Moving Forward

Scriptural Text:

Moving Forward

FORWARD This adverb implies an onward movement so as to make progress; in the normal order or sequence; (adj.) relating to the future; progressing towards a successful result; bold or overfamiliar in manner.

It frequently modifies a verb, e.g., “go forward” (; ; etc.), “come forward” (e.g., ).

The Behavioral Skills

Effective communication is a wonderful balance between delivery and content, style and substance...

Preaching with Bold Assurance: A Solid and Enduring Approach to Engaging Exposition Skill 3: Posture and Movement Objective: To Stand Tall and Move with an Ease and Confidence

SKILL 3: POSTURE AND MOVEMENT

OBJECTIVE: TO STAND TALL AND MOVE WITH AN EASE AND CONFIDENCE

Preaching with Bold Assurance: A Solid and Enduring Approach to Engaging Exposition Skill 3: Posture and Movement Objective: To Stand Tall and Move with an Ease and Confidence

“Forward lean” in thought and deed. Think of the concept of “forward lean” as not only something to do, but a way to be. This means that you always are in a state of readiness—leaning forward to volunteer, to do, to say...

OBJECTIVE: TO STAND TALL AND MOVE WITH AN EASE AND CONFIDENCE

Move. No matter how strong the temptation to stay in one place, whether behind a pulpit or a lectern, resist that temptation! Get out and move, and you will make emotional contact with your listeners. You will convey excitement, enthusiasm, and confidence in your movement.

Move. No matter how strong the temptation to stay in one place, whether behind a pulpit or a lectern, resist that temptation! Get out and move, and you will make emotional contact with your listeners. You will convey excitement, enthusiasm, and confidence in your movement.

Hershael W. York and Bert Decker, Preaching with Bold Assurance: A Solid and Enduring Approach to Engaging Exposition (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2003), 235,236.

In the context of our Scripture:

Hershael W. York and Bert Decker, Preaching with Bold Assurance: A Solid and Enduring Approach to Engaging Exposition (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2003), 235.

He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself... (NKJV)

10He who believes in the Son of God has the witness in himself; he who does not believe God has made Him a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given of His Son.

A.W. Tozier said, “I keep looking, but with little success, for a distinguishing radiance in life and testimony among our evangelical Christians.

Instead of an inner witness, too many professing Christians are depending upon logical conclusions drawn from Bible texts. They have no witness of an encounter with God, no awareness of inner change!

I believe that where there is a divine act within the soul, there will be a corresponding awareness. This act of God is its own evidence: it addresses itself directly to the spiritual consciousness.

Here is a breakdown to help you understand according to scripture (; Heb 4:12)

(NKJV) 23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

(NKJV) 12For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Note the figure:

12For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

God’s witness lives within the heart of the believer(v.10)

When a person believes on the Son of God. God implants the witness of God within him. What is that witness? It is the Spirit of God Himself.

Where is this distinguishing radiance in life and testimony among our Christians. (; ; )

(NKJV) 12But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

12But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:

13who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

(NKJV) 21Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, 22who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

21Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God,

22who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.

(NKJV) 16The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

16The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

17and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.