Day 3 / Tip#3 – C.P.S – Competitive, Primary & Secondary Marketing Research.

Take  It By Force

Part I -You have the Keys

By Pastor John W. Rhodes

“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding, he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.   And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.”   St. Matthew 11:11-12

1. Kingdom,  a realm or domain (territory)  Dominion, is rule or power to rule.

“And he said unto them, when ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.”  Luke 11:2.

2.    Heaven, for the believer is the region of the spiritual citizenship of believers.  We are in this world

but not of this world.   What ever rest in heaven we have legal access and authority to it because of the burial and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

               We are seated in heavenly places with Christ and walk in the authority Christ has given us.

               “Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)  And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavently places in Christ Jesus:  That is the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace, in his kindness toward us, through Christ Jesus.  For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:  Not of works, lest any man should boast.  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”  Ephesians  2:5-9

3.    Suffer, endure, to undergo (pain, injury, loss) to experience.

Acts 14:22 – “Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”

As you suffer Think it not strange…I Peter 4:12-14.

and Count it all joy….James 1:2-3.

4.    Violence, physical force used so as to injure, powerful force, as of a hurricane.

About suffering:”  there are things we must suffer in this life to gain.  We must deny ourselves and take up our crown and follow Jesus.  (Matthew 16:24-26)  There maybe some pain experience for the sake of Christ, but the eternal and future rewards are lasting.  You may have to get rid of some of your old friends.  Persecution may also come you way which is likely, but don’t think it strange when fiery trials come your way.  Just stand in the mist of the fire and cry if you have to but don’t give up or losing your footing by becoming bitter, angry or sinning.  Call on the Lord when things get hard and lean on the Lord for strength.  There is violent activity going in the heavenlies right now, therefore you must call what is yours down from heaven and now walk in your blessings.  By faith you shall obtain the promises of God.

1. Violent, acting with or having great physical force.  Intense; extreme; very strong.

The violent makes reference of those who are very strong in the spirit.  It is those who have on their armour and ready for war.  Ephesians 6:10-12.  We are talking about those who are not playing church, or those who just want a little fill of the spirit on Sunday and then for the rest of the week live non-chalant, with no discipline or vigor. 

5.  Take, to get possession of capture, seize, etc.  to get hold of to obtain, acquire, assume.

Take by by force every thing that you know belongs to you and don’t faint when adversity comes your way.

6.  Force, strength; power.  The power to control, persuade, etc.; effectiveness.  Energy that causes or alters                             motions.  To break open, into, or through by force.  In full strength. 

1. Recognize the Set of Keys you have in your hand.

 You are built upon a rock and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

“He saith unto them,  But whom say ye that I am?  And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.  And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.  And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.  And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatseoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.  Mtw.16:16-18

A Key, is a device for moving the bolt of a lock and thus locking or unlocking some thing.

1. We were given keys to unlock mysteries and privileges of heaven and the power that rest in heaven.
2. These keys also opens up the window of faith.
3. Confession must be inititated 1^st.  Peter’s confession and obtain the same way.  Rom.10:9-17.  Through key verse:  Salvation and access to all the Kingdom has to offer is given to us.

Kleis, is the Greek word for key.  A Key is used metaphorically of the Keys of the Kingdom of heaven, “ 

Which the Lord gave unto Peter according to Matthew 16:19, where it reads.  “And I will give unto thee the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven:  And whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

It was because of Peters confession that gave him the privilege to open the door of faith and authority

 (Note: from the Vine’s concordance – Peter was ordained of Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit; gaining precedence over his fellow disciples, hot in authority; but in the matter of time according to his confession.  Equal authority was also given to the other disciples and it is given unto us.  Our power, strength to and authority is multiplied when we as believers join together touching and agreeing on any matter.  Matthew 18:18-20.

1. Multiplying or Fortifying your authority and power several thing must be done 1^st. Agree.  Come on one accord with your request.
2. Touch – Meaning bring the matter or request to the table to pray about.  Put your hand on it, to bring or come into  contact with it.
3. Ask – is to use words in seeking the answer to a question.  To inquire of, request or demand.
4. Believe it shall be done.  Believe God will answer.
5. Come together with someone your trust and touch upon the matter in the name of the Lord in Jesus Name.
6. Speak It! Believe it! Matthew 17:20-21.  If your faith is weak and filled with unbelief:  Fast and Pray that you may live in and exercise your authority.
7. Once we grasp an understanding to multiplying and fortifying our authority let us examine what this authority, allows us to do:

Primary Factors to Take It By Force:

The authority and power the keys allows us to do is to Bind and to Loose.

Matthew 16:18-19 – Spirit filled commentary says this about the Keys of the Kingdom

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Author, one who makes or creates something. 

Jesus is the one who created authority and is the finisher of our faith.  He create us and he knows the end of us, therefore to commit our lives into His hands in total surrender is wise. 

“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”  Hebrews 12:2

Authority, the power or right to command, act, etc. officials with this power, influence resulting from knowledge, prestige, etc. , an expert.

Authorize, to give official approval to.

All authority is subject unto Jesus.  Therefore we must come through Jesus in order to utilize the power He has given us. 

“ Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.”  I Peter 3:22

Power,  ability to do or act.  Vigor, force; strength, authority; influence nation with influence over   other nations.

“And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.  And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lighting fall from heaven.  Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.  Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.” Luke 10:19

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”  Acts 1:8

What is Binding and Loosing:

Bind, to tie together, as with rope.  To hold (or) restrain, to fasten together.

The Keys given to Binding & Loosing

               We have the authority to bind together any attack of the enemy:  meaning we have the authority to stop any tactic or strategy the devil has planned for us even before it has gotten started or to rebuke the devils schemes at the onset.  When Peter lacked insight as to why Jesus should go to the cross and suffer many things for us, Jesus rebuked Peter at the onset.  Matthew 16:21-23.)

The Keys demonstrated:  Loosing by Jesus

Luke 13:11-13 – “And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise life up herself.  And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.  And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.  The women who was bent over needed to be loosed.“ 

John 11:44 – “And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with grave clothes: and his face was bound about with a napkins.  Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go.” 

Loose, not confined (or) restrained; free, set free; unbind.

Binding and Loosing in the Spiritual Warfare are used and should be used in conjunction with each other.  Such as  you bind the spirit of pride, and loose a spirit of humility., etc. 

Your blessings that you are waiting can be loosed simply by calling them forth.

Tell the enemy to loose your blessings and to let them go, in Jesus name.

When ever you speak the words of loosing expect to be freed from what ever is binding. 

Or if there are things you are asking God to give you which comes from heaven loose it from heaven and  receive it by faith from heaven.  There is a war that is going on and there are some things in the heavenlies that the enemy is trying to keep you from receiving therefore you have just got to loose it.