Redeeming Dominion

 Redeeming dominion in a fallen world

Now, I’m not a rabid environmentalist, so don’t hear me saying “dominion is all about how we treat the environment.” It involves how we interact with the world around us, but it’s more than that. Dominion touches every part of our being. And despite our fallen state, God has not removed the charge to rule over the earth from humanity. Therefore, we must consider how to use the authority God has given us to bring Him glory. Here are three suggestions loosely based on Genesis 1:28:

1. Consume responsibly. 

I have a confession: I hate recycling. I live in a townhouse complex that’s out of the 1970s, one without a recycling program and it’s great! Honestly, it’s not so much recycling as the propaganda surrounding it. While I’m skeptical that a styrofoam cup in a landfill will still exist in 15,000 years, I’m all for being responsible as a consumer. Don’t buy more than you need. Buy things that last. Just because you can be conspicuous in your consumption doesn’t mean you should be.

2. Work with excellence. 

While few of us are in positions of great authority, we are all responsible for carrying out the work we’ve been given with excellence. Do your work well, respect your employers, remembering that “your are serving the Lord Jesus Christ,” not men (Colossians 3:24).

3. Multiply spiritually and biologically. Some of you might cringe reading that, but looking at the context of God’s command to have dominion over the earth, it’s connected to our multiplying and filling the earth. While having children isn’t necessarily a mandate in the same way it was for Adam and Eve, having children is a way in which we can exercise dominion over the earth. We are bringing new life into the world. That’s a big deal.

Likewise, perhaps even more importantly, we need to be focused on spiritual multiplication. While biological multiplication is common to all humanity, only Christians can multiply spiritually. We have been given the role as Ambassadors of Jesus Christ with the responsibility of sharing the news of Jesus’ sin-defeating death and resurrection with the world. We are to make disciples of all nations. This is the greatest way in which we can exercise dominion over the earth in that we’re using the authority given to us by Christ for the express purpose of seeing the lost become found.

Those are some of the ways in which we can and should continue to exercise dominion in the fallen world as redeemed people. God has not removed this responsibility from us, so let’s make use of every opportunity we have to give Him glory.

The Kingdom of God

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The Kingdom of God

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The Nature of the Kingdom. 

The kingdom of God (or heaven) carries the idea of God coming into the world to assert his power, glory and rights against Satan's dominion and the present course of this world. 

It is more than salvation or the church, it is God expressing himself power-fully in all his works

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The kingdom is primarily an assertion of God's power in action, God is beginning his spiritual rule on earth in the hearts of and among his people (in 14:23:20:22). He comes into the world with power (Isa 64-1; Mk 9:1; 1Co-4.20) We must not conceive of this power as material or political, but as spiritual. The kingdom is not a religio-political theocracy it is not a matter of social or political dominion over the kingdoms of this world (In 18:36). God does not intend this time to redeem and reform the world through social or political activism, or through violent ....

Mt 12:28

"But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon γου."

.... action (Mt 26:52; see In 18.36, note) The world through out this age will remain an enemy of God and his people (Jn 15:19; Ro 12:1-2; Jas 4:4; 1Jn 2:15-17, 4:4). God's rule by direct judgment and force will occur only at the end of this age (Rev 19:11-21). 

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Because God asserts himself with power, the world enters into a crisis. God's expression of power fills the devil's empire with alarm (Mt 4:3ff, 12:29, Mk 1:24), and everyone is copfrorited with the decision whether or not to submit to God'sirule (Mt 3:1-2: 4.17: Mk 1:14-15). The necessary and fundamental condition of entry into God's kingdom is, "Repent and believe the good news" (Mk 1:15)

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This reality of God's power breaking into the world involves: (a) spiritual authority over Satan's rule and dominion (Mt 12:28; In 18:36), the coming of the kingdom marks the beginning of the destruction of Satan's rule (Jn 12:31, 16:11) and of humanity's deliverance from the demonic (Mk 1:34,39; 3:14-15, Ac 26:18) and from sin (Ro 6); (b) power to work miracles and to heal the sick (Mt 4:23, 9:35; Ac 4:30; 8:7; see article on Divine Healing, p. 1436); (c) the preaching of the gospel, accompanied by conviction with regard to sin, righteousness and judg ment (Mt 11:5, Jn 16:8-11; Ac 4:33), (d) the salvation and sanctification of those who repent and believe the gospel (see Jn 3:3; 17:17, Ac 2:38-40; 200 6:14-18, see article on Spiritual Separation for Believers, p. 1821); and (e) the baptism in the Holy Spirit for power to witness for Christ (see Ac 1:8, notes: 2:4, notes).

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An essential evidence that one is experiencing God's kingdom is a life of "righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Ro 14:17). (5) This kingdom has both a present and a future aspect. It is a present reality in the world today (Mk 1:15: Lk 18:16-17; Col 1:13; Heb 12:28), yet God's rule and power are not complete ly realized. The work and influence of Satan and evil people will continue until the end of the age (1Ti 4:1; 271 3:1-5; Rev 19:19-20:10). The future manifestation of God's glory, power and kingdom will occur when Jesus returns to judge the world (Mt 24:30; Lk 21:27: Rev 19.11-20 20:1-6). The ultimate fulfillment of the kingdom comes when Christ finally triumphs over all evil and opposition, and hands over the kingdom to God the Father (1Co 15:24-28; Rev 20:7-21:8; see also Mk 1:15, note concerning the various manifestations of the kingdom in redemp tive history)

Bacolod, Philippines The Role of Believers in the Kingdom. The NT has much to say about the role of believers in 2025/11/20 11:20

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(1) it is the responsibility of believers to persevere in Billigently seeking God's kingdom in all manifestations, hungering and thirsting for God's presence and power both in their own lives and within the Christian community (see Mt 5:10, notes, 6:33, note)

(2) In Mt. 11:12 Jesus gives additional information on the nature of kingdom people. There he indicates that the kingdom of heaven is taken hold of only by forceful people who are com mitted to breaking away from the sinful practices of the human race and who turn to Christ, his Word and his righteous ways. No matter what the cost may be, such people vigorously seek the kingdom in all its power. In other words, experiencing the kingdom of heaven with all its bless ings tequires earnest endeavor and diligent faith, spiritual warfare that includes the will to re sist Satan, sin and an often-corrupt society

(3) The kingdom of God is not for those wholseldom pray or who compromise with the neglect the Word and have little spiritual hunger. It is for men like Joseph (Ge 39:9), Nathan (25a 12:7), Elijah (1Ki 18:21), Daniel and his three friends (Da 1:8, 3:16-18), Mordecai (Est 3:4-5), Peter and John (Ac 4:19-20), Stephen (Ac 6:8, 7:51) and Paul (Php 3:13-14), it is for women like Deborah (Jdg 4:9), Ruth (Ru 1:16-18), Esther (Est 4:16), Mary (Lk 1:26-35), Anna (Lk 2:36-38) and Lydia (Ac 16:14-15,40)

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Jewish Sects

Pharisees

Their roots can be traced to the second century BC to the Hasidim.

1. Along with the Torah, they accepted as equally inspired and authoritative all material contained within the oral tradition.

2. On free will and determination, they held to a mediating view that made it impossible for either free will or the sovereignty of God to cancel out the other.

3. They accepted a rather developed hierarchy of angels and demons

4. They taught that there was a future for the dead.

5. They believed in the immortality of the soul and in reward and retribution after death.

6. They were champions of human equality.

7. The emphasis of their teaching was ethical rather than theological.

Sadducees

They probably had their beginning during the Hasmonean period (166-63 8.c.). Their demise occurred c. A.D. 70 with the fall of Jerusalem

1. They denied that the oral law was authoritative and binding.

2. They interpreted Mosaic law more literally than did the Pharisees.

3. They were very exacting in Levitical purity.

4. They attributed all to free will.

5. They argued there is neither resurrection of the dead nor a future life.

6. They rejected a belief in angels and demons.

7. They rejected the idea of a spiritual world.

8. Only the books of Moses were canonical Scriptures

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It Takes Power to Extend 

the Kingdom

The kingdom of God, of heaven, of Messiah is a great Bible theme that was proclaimed by Old Testament prophets and repeatedly mentioned by Christ in the Gospels. 

God is our Sovereign King. His reign in our hearts today and in the world until the return of Jesus is His saving kingdom. It is built through human hands but not by human hands. It is built by the power of God working through the cooperating joint ministry of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit-filled.

"The kingdom of God never means an action undertaken by men or a realm which they set up the kingdom is a divine act, not a human accomplishment, not even the accomplishment of dedicated Christians." 

The power of the kingdom is operative in and through God's representatives. But the power is not their power; it is the power of God. Christ gives to His own the keys of the kingdom to use in binding and loosing through prayer and obedience (Matt. 16:19; 18:18-20). But the power of the keys remains God's power and is usable only by the Spirit's guidance and enabling.

Kingdom power was present in the ministry of Jesus, and it was present in the ministry of His followers. Indeed, it can be present in your ministry today. But it is not your power. It continues to be given and manifested through you only as God makes it operative and evident.

Our best efforts of themselves do not build or advance the kingdom. Christian efforts are not sufficient. Even the best endeavor of the Spirit-filled is totally inadequate. Nothing less than the Holy Spirit guiding, empowering, and using the efforts of the Spirit-filled can extend Christ's reign in any heart or in any group. The extent to which God can use the influence, witness, and service of a holy people is governed by the extent to which He sovereignly empowers and works through them.

POWER

Purity and power are closely associated, but they are not identical. We need both. God wills both for us. They are essential in our living. They are even more essential in our service. 

Purity can be beautiful and positive, or it can be largely negative. 

Purity can be retained, power must be renewed.

Purity in the form of positive goodness and righteousness is the result of power to be what God wants us to be. God wants to give us the Spirit's power both to be and to do what He has called us to be and do. 

Purity pertains to living, power specially to service.

The spiritual measure of Christian leaders is the fullness of the Spirit and His endowment of power. 

Oratory, effectiveness of delivery, and speech are good, but they are not enough. Content, orthodoxy, and solid biblical truth are essential, but they are not enough. Personality, graciousness of speech and action are important, but they are not enough. The power of the Lord must be upon them. All these qualities can exist on the human level. 

The kingdom must be built, advanced, and manifest on the level of the divine empowering of the human. It must be God working through us.

When some in Corinth began to criticize Paul and his ministry judgmentally, it did not concern Paul greatly. The apostle regarded the Lord as his judge (1 Cor. 4:4). Only God knows the measure of His power working within us. Paul makes it very clear: "The kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power" (v. 20). Paul said he would come to Corinth and check both the words and the power of those who were creating confusion. Truth is essential, but in Christ's service it must be truth on fire. Truth without power does not accomplish the will or work of God. It may only deaden or offend.

By the presence or absence of God's power in their lives and ministry, Paul wanted the Corinthians to evaluate the credentials of Christian leaders who came among them. How would you have passed Paul's scrutiny and inspection? In 2 Corinthians 6 Paul gave a list of many ways in which he commended himself as a servant of God. Important among them was ministry "in the Spirit" and "in the power of God" (vv. 6-7).

Paul reminded the Thessalonian church, "Our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake" (1 Thess. 1:5). Paul was deeply conscious that the power of God was at work. The Christian leader is usually aware when God's power is specially present. Are you frequently aware of this in your ministry? It was normal to Paul.

The Thankful Nations TTN2025

Our 14 Day November ThanksGiving Celebration Campaign HLM WIDE 

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Thanksgiving Series

A beautiful and timely theme "The Thankful Nations" especially as it aligns gratitude with a global and missional perspective.

A 14 Day Thanksgiving Campaign on Psalm 67

Main Theme Verse:

Psalm 67:3-4 (NIV)

"May the peoples praise you, God; 

may all the peoples praise you. 

May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth."

This psalm is a song of blessing and thanksgiving that envisions all nations joyfully praising God. 

It aligns with the idea of collective, global gratitude.

This November, we journey through Psalm 67 and discover how thanksgiving is not just a personal response, but a global calling. 

God blesses us so that His name will be known among the nations. 

Each Sunday, we will explore how our treasures, praise, grace, testimony, and unity 

all point to a thankful people who declare His glory to the ends of the earth. 

On Thanksgiving Sunday, November 30, we will come together as one family to offer our thanksgiving gifts, celebrating God's faithfulness and His heart for The Nations.

THE LIFE GROUP MATERIALS 

November 2

Pre-Kick Off // Birthday Sunday

Title: Treasures of God

Text: Psalm 67:1-2

"May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us-so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations."

Stewardship and generosity. All we have comes from God's gracious blessing. We are not owners but stewards of His treasures, meant to make His salvation known among the nations.

Supporting Verse: 

Matthew 6:21 - "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

November 9

Kick Off // Communion Sunday

Title: Tribe of Praise

Text: Psalm 67:3

"May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you."

God's people are called to be a tribe of praise. Thanksgiving is not just personal, but communal uniting people across the world to glorify God.

Supporting Verse: 1 Peter 2:9- "You are a chosen people... that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."

November 16

Week 1// Life Group Sunday

Title: Triumph of Nations

Text: Psalm 67:4

"May the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you rule the peoples with equity and guide the nations of the earth."

The true triumph of nations is not in power or wealth but in the joy that comes from God's righteous and just rule. When God reigns, nations rejoice and find lasting peace.

Supporting Verse: Isaiah 9:7 - "Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end..."

November 23

Week 2 // Facility Sunday

Title: Testimony of Thanks

Text: Psalm 67:5-6

"May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. The land yields its harvest; God, our God, blesses us."

Focus: Thanksgiving is a testimony to the world. When we give thanks, it reflects God's provision and points others to His faithfulness. Our gratitude becomes a witness to the nations.

Supporting Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."

November 30

Week 3

Thanksgiving Sunday

Title: Together in Thanksgiving

Text: Psalm 67:7

"May God bless us still, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him."

Thanksgiving Sunday culminates in united praise and giving. As we bring our thanksgiving gifts, we do so together believing God will use them to make His name known "to the ends of the earth."

Supporting Verse: 

2 Corinthians 9:11 - "You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God."

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November 8, 2025

SATURDAY

6pm @ M1 

This was Moved to Another Day

INSTALLATION 🙂

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Introductions of CORNER ADMINS and TEAMS -- Faith and Legacy NIGHT

"HLM and the Culture of NEXT"

JR will share

ALL UNITED WORSHIP TEAM at HLM LEADS only TWO Songs 

(Jesus You are Highest and Beyond Words)

Testimony of PASTORS Conversion Consecration Call and SERVICE 

(2 to 3 minutes WRITTEN*)

Budol Meal FORMAT 

(create your own BUDOL TABLE contest) THEN EAT @ M2 and / or ROOF DECK

WHAT To Do?

SEND 1000 Missionaries till 2033

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Be in a TEAM of 5 to 10

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Connect with HLM ASIA MISSIONS

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TRAIN PRAY RAISE Funds for Your Trip

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Follow Carefully Instructions since THIS IS A CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT Trip

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Believe for New Friends to MEET and Engage

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Go with something to BLESS THE WORLD WITH --- Arts Business Civics/Sports Discovery/Science Education Family Government Health .... 

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Learn from Other Groups Ministries and Churches 

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PRAY LISTEN OBEY

#SL_SaltAndLightYouAre

READINGS 

The 14 Day Readings 

The UNITED Leaders Celebration of FAITH and PRAYER

The SATURDAY 6pm to 730pm

Celebration of FAITH and PRAYER

WeekEnd Service 

at The M1 Space Sta Clara

OPEN TO ALL

yet 

TARGETING Top Leadership and Volunteers!!

• WORSHIP
• PRAY
• VISION CASTING
• MINISTRY TIME

Small Groups follow after the service with a 

Nice Hot and Appropriate MEAL at The House of Nations.

This Meeting will be led by Pastor JR.

ZOOM will be made available for all our LEADERS outside the City.