November 13, 2016

We don’t want to be merely hearers of the Word… we want to be doers. To settle for something less than what God has for us is the greatest abuse of purpose known to man and in the Kingdom of God. We want to believe that God has something powerful and life changing for us because of His heart for the world. God wants us to experience TRUE LIFE. In order for us to experience TRUE LIFE we should, by grace, embrace the Lord fully.

TRUE LIFE IS… LIVING IN THE FOURTH DIMENSION

Pastor Joseph S. Sissac, Senior Pastor

1. TRUE LIFE – God’s Desire for Every Believer 2. The FOURTH DIMENSION 3. 4-D Application

The abundant life that God desires for the believer is not realized solely through the acquisition of material things. Our lives are enriched primarily through an intimate relationship with the living God. Eternal life is equivalent with TRUE LIFE. Eternal existence is inevitable: whether in Heaven or in Hell. Eternal life began with God, through our lifetime here on earth, and throughout eternity. It’s all about our relationship with the Creator of Life and everything else. As we’ve learned throughout our teachings this year, that this is accomplished through being connected to Him and one another, bearing fruit as a result of that connection and living in breakthroughs as we sow seeds of faith and reap the harvest. If you’re disconnected, you’re alive but not really living. You might be bearing fruit, but if it’s not the LOVE FRUIT as described in the Word and demonstrated by Christ (Gal 5:22-23), it’s not pleasing to the Father. If every breakthrough in your life is manmade and orchestrated, you’re living far below the level of breakthrough God desires to demonstrate in your life. You can manipulate, orchestrate or scheme to achieve what they desire in this life, but true breakthrough only takes place in the confines of TRUE LIFE. TRUE LIFE cannot be experienced apart from the presence, knowledge and power of God. Creation points to the Creator. What were you created for?

John 10:10, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” NASB “The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows]. AMP John 17:3 “This is eternal life (true life), that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” NASB

GOD’s Desire for the Believer to have TRUE LIFE

Discussion Point 1 How have you orchestrated breakthroughs in your life? What is the difference in God initiated breakthrough?

Genesis 1:1-2 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters.” NASB Acts 17:28 “for in Him we live and move and exist…” NASB “For in Him we live and move and exist [that is, in Him we actually have our being]…” AMP

The Fourth Dimension

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This concept is based on the teaching of Dr. David Yonggi Cho from his book, The Fourth Dimension. In it he describes our relationship and potential to connect with the spiritual world to influence and change circumstances in the natural. He uses an illustration from

geometry to help us understand this concept.

• When two points are connected are line is formed. A line resides in the first dimension because it can only be measured one way: length.

• If several lines are positioned side-by-side a plane is created which is the second dimension because there are two measurements: length and

width.

• When multiple planes are stacked on top of one another a cube is formed. This is the third dimension because there are three dimensions of measurement: length, width and height.

Each dimension is contained in and controlled by the dimension above. If there is a change in the third, there must also be a change in the second and first because they are contained within. QUESTION: What is the third dimension contained within and controlled by? ANSWER: (Gen. 1:1-2, “for in Him we live and move and exist...” Act 17:28). The spiritual world is not an idea or creation of the natural world. The natural world is an idea and creation of the spirit. God is spirit (Jn. 4:24). Before there was a natural world, there was a spiritual world. The God of the spiritual realm therefore spoke and created the natural: “Then God said, “Let there be…” Gen. 1:3. Because the natural realm has been created by and thus influenced and controlled by the spiritual realm (not the other way around), THE SPIRIT IS THE FOURTH DIMENSION. Every human being is a three-part being similar to God (Gen. 1:26). You are a spirit (Fourth Dimension), you have a soul and you live in a body. Because you are primarily a spiritual fourth dimension being, you have spiritual 4th dimension potential to influence and change the 3rd dimension. Because we are spiritual beings, we have the capacity to operate in dominion over other 3-D things. HOW??? The principle of Higher Dimension Dominance: 1 John 4:4, “You are from God [4-D], little children, and have overcome them [3-D]; because greater is He [4-D] who is in you than he [3-D] who is in the world.” Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things [3-D] through Him [4-D] who strengthens me. As Fourth Dimension beings, connected to God and bearing fruit reflective of His nature and character, we

Discussion Point 2 How many times have you yielded to 3rd dimension powers and cowered or bowed to them? How might your circumstances be transformed NOW as you submit to 4th dimension influence and power? Discussion Point 3 Prayer is the one 4th dimension that can transform your 3rd dimension issues. The God who maintains in control, holding all things together, is not shocked by the issues on the news in the world or in your world. What are some ways you can more and more associate with being a 4-D son or daughter of God?

Read: Daniel 1:1-2, 3:16-18, 6:10-11, 16-28 There are tremendous examples of 4th Dimension power in operation in the lives of believers throughout scripture. The stories of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and Daniel are most pertinent to the hour we are currently living. By the will of God, the southern Kingdom of Judah was besieged by King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. These young men were captives who were forced into the service of a pagan king. Each time the pagan king issued orders [3-D] for them to dishonor God through idolatry, they refused and faced the consequences through the courage of their convictions and faith in God. Where did this courage, conviction and faith come from? It came from their relationship with and confidence in the 4th Dimension God. Their words and actions reveal a dependence on that which they knew to be greater than what they faced.

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can and should influence this third dimension world for the glory of God and expansion of His Kingdom. The problem though is that many believers are overwhelmed by natural third dimension problems, circumstances and deceptions. “The thief comes to steal, kill and destroy…” How? By attempting to confuse and distract the church with 3rd dimension drama (traps, snares, pitfalls, etc…). You cannot change a 3-D problem with a 3-D solution; you must have a 4-D God who can transform a 3-D. If you’re overwhelmed and distracted by 3rd dimension issues you cannot walk in 4th Dimension power. Romans 8:5-8 “5 For those who are according to the flesh [3-D] set their minds on the things of the flesh [3-D], but those who are according to the Spirit [4-D], the things of the Spirit [4th Dim.]. 6 For the mind set on the flesh [3-D] is death, but the mind set on the Spirit [4-D] is life and peace, 7 because the mind set on the flesh [3-D] is hostile toward God [4-D]; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, 8 and those who are in the flesh [3-D] cannot please God [4-D]. We do not influence the 4th Dimension. Rather, we submit to the 4th Dimension.

Fourth Dimension Application

Daniel 3:16-18 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to give you an answer concerning this matter. 17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire; and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we are not going to serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Daniel 6:10-11 10 Now when Daniel knew that the document was signed, he entered his house (now in his roof chamber he had windows open toward Jerusalem); and he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously. 11 Then these men came by agreement and found Daniel making petition and supplication before his God.

FACTORPOINTS He's Here… We Worship: Our 4th Dimension God is Spirit, and the Spirit influences and controls the 3rd Dimension. When you pray, give praise and serve God as worship, you are involving the 4th Dimension in your 3rd Dimension. Worship Him with your spirit-man in the 4th Dimension.

He Knows… We Learn: Begin to insert, even make notations or color highlights to indicate 3-D and 4-D in your Bible as you read and study the Word. A good place to start is Matthew 28:18-20 What is 3-D and what is 4-D?

He's Able… We Serve: When you serve, realize that you are not merely serving by using your mind (soul) and your body (3-D). Understand you serve by grace (4-D) and can accomplish so much more than you would under your own power. Connect to serving opportunities at: COP.CHURCH

Review Questions: 1. Where was Daniel

From? 2. Why was Daniel

thrown into the lion’s pit/den?

3. What did Darius asked when he came to the pit the next morning?

4. Is God able to do miracles for us like He did for Daniel?

Factor Point: Review the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6:16-28). The children need to know that sometimes our obedience to God forces us to do things we might be afraid to do, but if we trust God He always protects us. God always makes a way for us to do what He wants us to do.

Memory Verse: My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths and they have not harmed me. Daniel 6:22a (NASB)