Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Perfection (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our subject entitled “perfection” from our Principles of the Doctrines of Christ series, let me write to you that the purpose of the ministry is to bring every man to the state of “perfection”, where we all should walk according to the Word as taught by the Lord and His apostles. Read Philippians 3:12-16 and Galatians 1:28 when you have the time. “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined (God teaches us)” (Psalm 50:2). Therefore, Beloved, the Church is supposed to be the “perfect” manifestation of the truth of God. What is God’s truth, you may ask? Jesus prayed “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (John 17:17). This shows us that we, the Church, must exemplify the Word of God by the way we live!!!

Precious Ones, the more truth we manifest, the more our God (whose Name is Jesus) is plainly seen. Let us not make Him dim to the world by our lifestyle! Now, Beloved, this leads us to consider the “spirits of just men made perfect”, as recorded in scripture (Hebrews 12:23). The apostle Paul teaches us that “these (just men and women, including Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David and Hanna,) having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise: God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect (or brought to completeness)” (Hebrews 11:39-40). In other words, when our lifestyles show the world that we believe in what the Old Testament patriarchs died for, then the recorded stories and examples of faith will be perfected!
Chosen Ones, this means that: (1) If a couple cannot have children, then they should believe as Abraham and Hanna believed. (2) If someone is a giver in the church, and feels that the contributions are not being appreciated, he should draw from the faith of Abel. The list goes on and on. Beloved, it is your faith that makes their testimonies perfect!!!

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this – no Pastor can love his/her congregation more than I love you.

In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Perfection (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme from the “Principles of the Doctrines of Christ” series, entitled “Perfection,” – in the holy scriptures, the word “perfect” was sometimes used in conjunction with completeness – something finished. For example, the scriptures record that “all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the LORD, and until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was perfected” (II Chronicles 8:16). This means that it is possible for us to achieve “perfected,” completed goals in our service to the Lord Jesus Christ. However, we should never feel that because God has given us grace to complete a project for Him, we need no more instruction. We must always remain humble and realize that we will always have something new to learn in our quest for “perfection.” Remember, Paul said, “…we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come [our perfect new minds in our perfect new heavenly bodies], then that which is in part shall be done away [with]” (I Corinthians 13:9-10).

Precious Ones, this series of letters is not written to give us false hopes. In other words, we will never “know it all” in these carnal bodies. It is only when “this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality” (I Corinthians 15:54) that “we shall be like him” (I John 3:2) – perfect, without any flaws! This series of letters is written to motivate us to live for Him to the best of our ability. In God’s eyes, that’s living a life of “perfection.” This is what Paul meant to say to the believers at Philippi. He said, “[It is] not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect [complete, flawless]: but I follow after [I’m trying hard]… but this one thing I do… I press toward the mark for the prize of the high [perfect] calling of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as [can] be perfect, be thus [like] minded [let us all walk by the same rule, and let us be mindful of the same thing]” (Philippians 3:12-16). Beloved, let us all strive to walk as perfectly as possible!

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Perfection (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme from the “Principles of the Doctrine of Christ” series, entitled Perfection, let me say this - whether you realize it or not, the word perfection is also used in connection with evil. According to my studies, there was one instance in scripture where this occurred. When Jesus interpreted His parable of the sower and the seed, He said, “(the seeds) that…fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard (the Word of God), go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection” (Luke 8:14). What this means is that these individuals fail to allow the Word of God to complete its course in their lives. Paul concurs with this thought when he teaches us that perfection can only come into a Christian’s life when he “let(s) the word of Christ dwell in (him) richly in all wisdom” (Colossians 3:16). Beloved, that’s how we become perfect – through His Word.

Precious Ones, Job asked and answered his own questions about perfection. He wrote, “Canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection? (Job 11:7)…He (the Almighty God) setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection” (Job 28:3). This means that God alone knows how to instruct us in performing every task of our daily lives perfectly! That’s why it’s important that “In all (our) ways (we) acknowledge him, and he shall direct (our) paths” (Proverbs 3:6).

Chosen Ones, consider the ministry of the preached Word of God (a task your Pastor performs on a daily basis in many instances). When the anointing of the Lord takes over the body of the preacher, he ministers a perfect Word to those who will listen. Whether the Word is preached or taught (as I’m doing right now), it is a perfect message only if it is anointed by God. Read how Paul explains this to Timothy. He says, “All scripture (not theories but scripture) is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man (or woman who ministers the Word) of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (II Timothy 3:16-17). This teaches us, Beloved, that we receive perfection 3 to 4 times a week here at Anointed Harvest. Let us praise God for His perfect, inspired Word! I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all SO very much,
In His Love,
Your Grateful Servant,

Pastor William L. McCoy