REVELATION 3:7
"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write:These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open,
Arise & Shine For Jesus Ministry
Edification From A Biblical Perspective Part 2
by Evangelist Stacey Lunsford
Arise & Shine For Jesus Ministry Scripture reference for Key Prayer Points For Edification:
Romans 14:19, So let us then definitely aim for and eagerly pursue what makes for harmony and for mutual upbuilding (edification and development) of one another.
Romans 15:2, Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him [to].
1 Corinthians 8:1, NOW ABOUT food offered to idols: of course we know that all of us possess knowledge [concerning] knowledge causes people to be puffed up (to bear themselves loftily and be proud), but love (affection and goodwill and benevolence) edifies and builds up and encourages one to grow [to].
1 Corinthians 14:3, But [on], the one who prophesies [who] interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their upbuilding and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation.
1 Corinthians 14:26, What then, brethren, is [the]? When you meet together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a disclosure of special knowledge or information, an utterance in a [strange] tongue, or an interpretation of it. [but] let everything be constructive and edifying and for the good of all.
2 Corinthians 10:8, For even though I boast rather freely about our power and authority, which the Lord gave for your upbuilding and not for demolishing you, yet I shall not be put to shame [for],
2 Corinthians 12:19, Have you been supposing [all] that we have been defending ourselves and apologizing to you? [it] in the sight and the [very] presence of God [and] in Christ (the Messiah) that we have been speaking, dearly beloved, and all in order to build you up [spiritually].
Ephesians 4:12, His intention was the perfecting and the full equipping of the saints (His consecrated people), [that] the work of ministering toward building up Christ's body (the church),
Ephesians 4:29, Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it.
Key Prayer Points
1) Pray for the care of the church, the perfecting and full equipping of the saints, unity, harmonious relationships, constructive spiritual progress, encouragement and consolation for the Body of Christ.
2) Pray for guidance with Serving Christ through encouragement, edification and the development of the Body the Christ and practice with serving our neighbors, making them happy, being concerned about their welfare.
3) Pray for spiritual wisdom, knowledge and understanding in all things, especially with using positive words that will edify (build up) verses negative words that tear down.
EDIFICATION OF THE BODY OF CHRIST
