Hence the very fertile ground in the church today for “programs” that will work. I am not against “programs” especially when they will do what the Spirit is telling the leadership to do. However, the church in general has leaned way too far into them to accomplish what only anointing through the Word can do. I know I am writing about something most in the evangelical world know nothing of, but there is always more of the Spirit to have — more gifted-ness, more ability to “behold” in Spirit, more to understand and more to expect.

So even though, every born-again pastor has the Spirit, not all are gifted in Word and in the ability to move in that Word where even the sound of their words is empowering obedience in the hearers. When this does occur, wonderful things explode in their lives.

I think that Paul argues that as long as you keep yourself focused on “a pure heart, a good conscience, and a genuine faith” (1:5), then that is all the annointing needed to make sure that words bear fruit. Though I certainly agree with you that it is possible to use Biblical words without the Spirit bearing witness. On the other hand, the Bible clearly says that no one can confess Jesus as Lord without the work of the Spirit (1 Cor 12:3).

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These are our teachings passed on through generations. If you can’t afford the book you can see the website of one of our teachers – http://www.stephanhuller.blogspot.com.

Shalom

Beth El Jacob Frank