Series: LAYING THE FOUNDATION By: Derek Prince Part: 1 of 10 (Incomplete) About this Session: The Scriptures compare the Christian life to the construction of a building. From this premise, Derek clearly states that the foundation determines the size and type of building that can be built. Our foundation is Jesus, but we have to dig deep and eliminate obstacles to know Jesus and walk in His ways. OUTLINE: I. The Christian Life compared to a building A. The Christian is responsible for building within himself a dwelling place for the Lord 1. Jude 20--21 2. Ephesians 2:22 3. 1 Peter 2:4-- 5 4. Acts 20:32 B. Foundation of the building 1. The Foundation is primordial and essential 2. It generates limits for the size and weight of the building. C. The Foundation and Jesus Christ (1 Cor. 3:9--11) II. Laying the Foundation A. Matthew 16:13--18 1. Peter, petros; Jesus refers to petra a. Petros: a stone or boulder b. Petra: a large rock or cliff 2. A contrast of Peter and the Rock; not to compare yourself to it B. Four successive phases: 1. Confrontation: Jesus is the door 2. Revelation: The Father, through the Spirit, reveals the Son 3. Rectification: You must receive this revelation and recognize Jesus 4. confession : In public, with your mouth C. Is it still possible today? 1. Jesus is revealed as the eternal Son of God (Heb. 13:8) 2. Revelation is through the Holy Spirit III. Building on the Foundation A. Matthew 7:24--27 1. Listening to God's Word 2. Fulfilling the Word B. Digging deep and eliminating (Luke 6:46--49) 1. Traditions 2. Prejudices: racial, denominational, social 3. Preconceptions 4. Unbelief 5. Rebellion IV. The Bible A. The Written Word of God (John 10:35) B. Jesus: The Word of God Himself 1. John 1:1, 14 2. Revelation 19:11--13 C. The Total Agreement Between the Two V. Five vital facts: A. John 14:19, 22--23 1. Keeping the Word of God sets true disciples apart from the world 2. Keeping the Word of God is the supreme proof of the disciple's love for God love is the motivation for obedience. 3. Keeping the Word of God is the supreme cause of God's love for the disciple 4. Through the Word of God, kept and obeyed, Christ manifests Himself 5. Through the Word of God, the Father and the Son dwell in the disciple B . Step by step, Derek Prince takes us through this essential process. THERE ARE 10 DVDs: (1) Founded on the Rock (2) Authority and Power of the Word of God (3) Faith Through Repentance (4) Faith and Works (5) Immersion in the Waters [Not available at the moment] (6) Immersion in the Spirit (7) Transmitting the Power of God (8) At the End of Time [Not available at the moment] (9) Resurrection of the Body (10) The Final Judgment About the Ministry and the person of Derek Prince visit: --Page of the Ministry in English (USA): www.DerekPrince.org --Other DPM Videos (Various Languages): www.DerekPrince.tv --Biography in Portuguese (Wiki): pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Prince About Us: World Worship Church in Long Branch, NJ - USA Pr. Luciano Oliveira --Church: https://www.adoracaomundial.com --Facebook: / adoracaomundiallongbranch IT IS A PLEASURE TO BE ABLE TO INTRODUCE THIS SERIES HERE ON YOUTUBE TO ALL OF YOU, I HOPE IT IS A BLESSING TO YOUR LIVES JUST AS IT WAS AND HAS BEEN IN MY. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE ON YOUTUBE AND STAY UPDATED WITH OUR WEEKLY VIDEOS. MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND GUARD YOUR VOICE!