THE TEACHING FOLLOWS THE PROOFS.

As I read the Bible this morning, I'm noticing how the Bible is about encounters with the spirit world, followed by MIRACLES/SIGNS/WONDERS/HEALINGS/PROPHECY, and lots of teaching. Based upon the manifested power of God in the case of Jesus, and by threats or "I told you so" and promises of restoration if you repent (Old Testament).  In both cases, either at the beginning (Moses, etc.) or at the time (case of Jesus) and when the armies were attacking Israel – there was a clear showing of the power of God.  The teaching follows the proofs. Jesus is credible because of what he was doing – that is what convinced his disciples of his deity. 

I had a spiritual encounter with Jesus. He then did some things to get me to Kona YWAM, taught me stuff to do to defend myself and move forward in my life, and has shown his provision and the power of his word when coupled with faith.   I have seen his provision, power in the case of Diamond attacking me, and healing through his word.  I have also had a lot of time with him, although I expected more good things in the marriage with Maggie based upon the hope I felt when I learned about him in Hawaii.  Nonetheless, he has extended me lots of grace and provision and friendship in helping me and staying with me.  But I have seen his power and provision, but also some lack of it.  I still have to conclude that I have seen enough of the manifested power of God to have believed all these years and accept the teaching as the truth about the spirit world and God and his ways and provisions.