The Cross of Christ                                                                                FROM DEATH TO LIFE                                               By Pastor Max Solbrekken, D.D.

 Before the worlds had been created, God the Father together with His Only begotten Son and the Holy Spirit planned the Redemption of fallen man! 

THE BLOOD OF THE EVERLASTING COVENANT

The Holy Bible declares: "Now the God of Peace that brought again from the dead. the Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the Blood of the Everlasting  Covenant make you perfect in every good work..." (Heb.13:20).

This Word of God from St. Paul opens one's eyes to the all - knowing and Eternal greatness of our Creator God! It is difficult for the natural mind to even try to understand the process through which God in His all-knowing and all-wise plan assembled. Note:"The Everlasting Covenant"

Almighty God knew that Lucifer  would lead a rebellion, and that Adam and Eve would fall for Lucifer's' lies and disobey their Creator. Before the creation of the earth and before the tragic revolt of the Evil Lucifer, God had planned the salvation of mankind. It was decided that the Son of God would give Himself as the holy and perfect sacrifice to purchase the Salvation of the human race yet to be born! 

St. Paul understood God's plan of salvation probably more than the other writers have been taken to Heaven and shown things that were so holy he couldn't  divulge them: "I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago,whither in the body, I cannot tell; or out of the  body, I cannot tell: God knoweth; 2 Cor.12:2-11)

BACK TO THE GARDEN OF EDEN   

God had prepared a beautifull Garden in Eden for the creation of mankind. "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life and man became a living soul. (Gen. 2:7); And the Lord cause a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept,  and He took one of His ribs and closed up the flesh instead thereof; 

"Therefore shall a man leave his father and mother, and they shall be one flesh. And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed." (Gen. 2:25)

                

Note: Will comlete shortly, Please forgive,

                              

 

                               JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD!

                                                     By Pastor Max Solbrekken. D.D.

The Bible states, "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him, and without Him was not anything made, that was made. In Him was life; and the Life was the life of men,

 "That was the True Light that lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His Name.” (John 1:1- 4, 9-12)

 Who is Jesus Christ of Nazareth?

What does His name mean? Yeshua is the Hebrew word for “Jesus.” This name means “to rescue, to save, or to deliver.”  His Name, therefore, means ‘The Salvation of God’. The Salvation of God is forgiveness of sins, healing of wounded spirits, tormented minds, and infirm bodies. It is Eternal Life!

The Salvation of God includes His Peace, Liberty, Freedom, and Joy! It means lost souls becoming children of God by His grace and mercy. It means that our Lord has given the Church His blessed Holy Spirit. Through the gifts of the Holy Spirit and in the Name of Jesus Christ, we have been given the power and authority to cast out evil spirits from those who are fettered and bound by Satan and his evil kingdom!

Jesus of Nazareth: True God from Eternity. True man by His incarnation and virgin birth. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, scourged, crucified, and died for the sins of the world. On the third day God raised Him from the dead and set Him on His own right hand, from whence He shall come and judge the quick and the dead!

Prophet Isaiah stated, “He was wounded for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53: 4,5). St. Peter wrote, “Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by His stripes ye were healed.” (1 Peter 2:24)

1. He is the Word of God

John used the Greek word Logos to describe Jesus: (In the beginning or before creation or the beginning of time). Logos means Word. Jesus is the Word, the spoken Word. He declares that Jesus, the Word, was with God, and was God." 

 The Mystery of the Triune God! 

God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All three persons are One God. Jesus said: "God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth." (John 4:24).

 The Holy Spirit is the third Person in the Godhead. "Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And He that searchest the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God." (Rom 8:26-28)

Jesus Christ, the Son is the only member of the Godhead that takes on physical form. The Bible says: "Even the Mystery which hath been hidden from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to His saints. To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory

"For in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power...Buried with Him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with Him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised Him the dead.

“Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross. And having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it." (Col. 2: 9 - 15)

 2. Jesus is the Eternal Son of God

"He was born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the Only Begotten of the Father both of grace and truth." (John 1: 13,14)

 3. Jesus is the Creator of the world

"He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own, and His own received Him not." (John 1:10, 11)

 4. Jesus is the Saviour of the world

"But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His Name." (John 1:12); “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” (John 3:36)

5. Jesus is the Life giver

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be Saved. He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God,” (John 3:16-18)

6. Jesus is the Baptizer in the Holy Ghost and Fire

“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water, but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: He shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.” (Luke 3:16):

 “For John truly baptized with water, but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. But ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost shall come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem and Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

7. Jesus is our Soon Coming King

“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father’s House are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have called you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” (John 14:1-3)

“And when He had spoken these things unto them, while they beheld, He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward Heaven as He went up, behold, two men in white apparel; which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into Heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into Heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into Heaven.” Acts 1: 9-11)

“Behold, I show you a Mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed; In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall all be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption and this mortal must put on immortality.” (1 Cor. 15:51,52)

 ALL ABOUT CHRIST

1.      We have the mind of Christ: "For who hath known the mind of the Lord that He may instruct him? But we have have the Mind." 1 Cor. 2:16

W    We have the power of the Holy Spirit: Acts 1: 8; Acts 2:38

3.    We have the fear of the Lord: Psalm 111:10; Matt.10: 37

4.    We have the Wisdom of God: 1 Cor. 1:30; Col. 1:9

5.    We have the Anointing of God: John 14:26; Luke 4:18

6.    We have the Joy of the Lord: - Ps. 16:11; John 15:11

7.    We have the Peace of God: - John 14: 27; 1 John 4:18

8.    We have the Healing Virtue of Christ: John14: 1 Cor. 12: 9.

 a - through His broken body and shed blood - 1 Peter 2:24

b – through laying on of hands and prayer – James 5:14,15

c – through receiving Holy Communion – 1 Cor. 11:23-33

d – through prayer of agreement by two or more - Matt. 18: 18-20

e – by breaking the bonds of satanic oppression – Mark 16: 15-20

 HERE ARE THREE ESTABLISHED FACTS

CHRIST’S VICTORY – Galatians 3: 13,14: “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is everyone that hangeth on a tree.”

SATAN’S DEFEAT – 1 John 3: 8:  “He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might Destroy the works of the devil.”

OUR LIBERTY – Colossians 1: 13: “Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdon of His dear Son.”

Max Solbrekken World Mission Box 44220 RPO Edmonton, AB T5V 1N6. Donations can be made by e-Transfer. Make your donations to max@ maxsolbrekken.com. Thank you so much. May God richly bless you. 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                              

                               Pastor Max Solbrekken  & Nelson in Brazil Crusade
                                                                                                                                                        BIBLE: FOUNDATION DECLARATION                                                                          By Pastor Max Solbrekken, D.D.

“For I delivered unto you first that which I received, how that Christ DIED for our sins according to the scriptures and that He was BURIED, and that He ROSE AGAIN the third day according to the scriptures.” (1 Cor. 15: 3,4)

This treatise sets forth in no uncertain terms the foundation stone of the Christian Faith.Without fear of contradiction, we can truthfully declare that the foregoing statement, is in fact God’s unvarnished, unedited Truth!

The Bible says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction, for righteousness: That the man of God be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (2 Tim.3:16)

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and without spot:

“Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, who by Him do believe in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave Him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: Being Born Again, not of corruptible Seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.

CHRIST HAS DIED!  CHRIST WAS BURIED! CHRIST IS RISEN!

“But the Word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” (2 Peter 1: 18-23, 25). The church’s foremost message must always be Christ’s death on the Cross on Golgotha, His Burial, and His Resurrection on the Third Day. Christ is the only foundation stone of Christianity!

“According as His Divine Power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be Partakers of the Divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (2 Peter 1:3,4)

“So shall My Word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: it shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing where unto I send it.” (Is. 55:11):

“…He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee, so that we may boldly say, The Lord is my Helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Heb. 13:5,6,8).

“Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the BLOOD of the Everlasting Covenant. Make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Heb. 13:20)

“For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen.” (Rom. 11:36); “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. But my God shall supply all your Need according to HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7,13, 19)

IN THE BEGINNING GOD!

In his letter to the Corinthian Church, St. Paul lays out the body of our belief system. It is Christ alone: His death, burial, and resurrection! Whatever else we teach or preach must conform to that definite, unchanging, and eternal truth. It is all about Christ. He is the Centrepiece of our theology! Anything added to that or taken away from that set-in-stone teaching is erroneous and demonic!

JESUS warned: “And the Spirit and the Bride (church) say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

“And if any man shall take away from the Book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life, and out of the Holy City, and from the things written in this Book.” Rev.22: 17-20). “All scripture is given by Inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Cor.3:16)

1 BLAME THE DEVIL!

Jesus said: “I am the Door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” (John 10:9); “The thief cometh not but for to steal kill and destroy. I am come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10): I am the Good Shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” (John 1: 11)

Satan is a Murderer, Killer, and Lying Monster! He is the death giver. Jesus is the Life giver!The Bible says: “He that committeth SIN is of the devil. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might Destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8). “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will FLEE (in terror) from you.”  (James 4: 7,8)

ALL GLORY AND PRAISE BELONGS TO JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD!

“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance (qualified) of the children in light: Who hath DELIVERED us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of His SON: In Whom we have Redemption through His BLOOD, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible GOD, the firstborn of every creature:

“For by HIM were all things created…And He is before all things, and by Him consist. And He is the head of the body, the Church; who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He might have the pre-eminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell.

“And having made PEACE through the BLOOD of the CROSS, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself: by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in Heaven.” (Col. 1: 12-20)

ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK

My entire philosophy is based on the words and teachings of Jesus Christ. He is the Light of the world, the Creator and upholder of the universe and the only Way, Truth and Life. I am what I am only by the Grace of God. I will be what I will be only by the Grace of God and I can do what I can do only by the Grace of God. My life is in His hands!

An old Gospel Hymn says; My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ Blood and Righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ Name. On Christ the solid Rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand!

JESUS said unto “If thou canst believe, All things are possible to him that believest.” (Mark 9:23); “And Jesus looking upon saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” (Mark 10:27)

“If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” (John 15:7); "But when the Comforter is come whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me: (John 15:26)

And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world as a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” (Matt. 24: 14).

 Max Solbrekken World Mission Box 44220 RPO Garside, Edmonton, AB T5V 1N6; Email: [email protected]; comehometojesus.ca; YouTube; Facebook. Donations can be made by e-transfer. Make donations to [email protected]. God bless you!

 

                             BIBLE: FOUNDATION DECLARATION                                    By Pastor Max Solbrekken, D.D.

“For I delivered unto you first that which I received, how that Christ DIED for our sins according to the scriptures and that He was BURIED, and that He ROSE AGAIN the third day according to the scriptures.” (1 Cor. 15: 3,4)

This treatise sets forth in no uncertain terms the foundation stone of the Christian Faith. Without fear of contradiction, we can truthfully declare that the foregoing statement, is in fact God’s unvarnished, unedited Truth!

The Bible says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction, for righteousness: That the man of God be perfect thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” (2 Tim.3:16)

“Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and without spot:

“Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, who by Him do believe in God, that raised him from the dead, and gave Him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: Being Born Again, not of corruptible Seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.

CHRIST HAS DIED!  CHRIST WAS BURIED! CHRIST IS RISEN!

“But the Word of the Lord endureth forever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” (2 Peter 1: 18-23, 25). The church’s foremost message must always be Christ’s death on the Cross on Golgotha, His Burial, and His Resurrection on the Third Day. Christ is the only foundation stone of Christianity!

“According as His Divine Power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that hath called us to glory and virtue. Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be Partakers of the Divine Nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” (2 Peter 1:3,4)

“So shall My Word be that goeth forth out of My mouth: it shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing where unto I send it.” (Is. 55:11):

“…He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee, so that we may boldly say, The Lord is my Helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever.” (Heb. 13:5,6,8).

“Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the BLOOD of the Everlasting Covenant. Make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Heb. 13:20)

“For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen.” (Rom. 11:36); “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. But my God shall supply all your Need according to HIS riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 4:7,13, 19)

IN THE BEGINNING GOD!

In his letter to the Corinthian Church, St. Paul lays out the body of our belief system. It is Christ alone: His death, burial, and resurrection! Whatever else we teach or preach must conform to that definite, unchanging, and eternal truth. It is all about Christ. He is the Centrepiece of our theology! Anything added to that or taken away from that set-in-stone teaching is erroneous and demonic!

JESUS warned: “And the Spirit and the Bride (church) say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

“And if any man shall take away from the Book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the Book of Life, and out of the Holy City, and from the things written in this Book.” Rev.22: 17-20). “All scripture is given by Inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Cor.3:16)

1 BLAME THE DEVIL!

Jesus said: “I am the Door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” (John 10:9); “The thief cometh not but for to steal kill and destroy. I am come that they may have life and have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10): I am the Good Shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” (John 1: 11)

Satan is a Murderer, Killer, and Lying Monster! He is the death giver. Jesus is the Life giver!The Bible says: “He that committeth SIN is of the devil. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might Destroy the works of the devil.” (1 John 3:8). “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will FLEE (in terror) from you.”  (James 4: 7,8)

JESUS said: "Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto ME. This He said signifying what death He should die. Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is the Light with you. 

"Walk while ye have the light lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the Light, that ye may be the children of light...But though He had done  so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on Him.

"Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on Me, believeth not on Me but on Him that sent Me.  And he that seeth Me seeth Him that sent Me. I an come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on Me should not abide in darkness. And if any man hear My words, and believe not, I judge him not; for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world." (John 12: 31- 47)

ALL GLORY AND PRAISE BELONGS TO JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD!

“Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance (qualified) of the children in light: Who hath DELIVERED us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the Kingdom of His SON: In Whom we have Redemption through His BLOOD, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible GOD, the firstborn of every creature:

“For by HIM were all things created…And He is before all things, and by Him consist. And He is the head of the body, the Church; who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He might have the pre-eminence. For it pleased the Father that in Him should all fulness dwell.

“And having made PEACE through the BLOOD of the CROSS, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself: by Him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in Heaven.” (Col. 1: 12-20)

ON CHRIST THE SOLID ROCK

My entire philosophy is based on the words and teachings of Jesus Christ. He is the Light of the world, the Creator and upholder of the universe and the only Way, Truth and Life. I am what I am only by the Grace of God. I will be what I will be only by the Grace of God and I can do what I can do only by the Grace of God. My life is in His hands!

An old Gospel Hymn says; My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ Blood and Righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ Name. On Christ the solid Rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand!

JESUS said unto “If thou canst believe, All things are possible to him that believest.” (Mark 9:23); “And Jesus looking upon saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” (Mark 10:27)

“If ye abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” (John 15:7); "But when the Comforter is come whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Truth, which proceedeth from the Father, He shall testify of Me: (John 15:26)

And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world as a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” (Matt. 24: 14). 

 Max Solbrekken World Mission Box 44220 RPO Garside Edmonton, AB T5V 1N6. Email: [email protected]; comehometojesus.ca Blog: MSWM; Youtube; Facebook; Donations can be sent by e-Transfer; Make your donations to [email protected]. Thank you so much and may God bless you. Amen.

                   MAX SOLBREKKEN & NEW LIFE'S GUNNAR JOHANSEN                                        AMAZING EXPERIENCE IN EL SALVADOR'S CIVIL WAR 1986

           My Personal Experiences in San Salvador!

                                 By Pastor Max Solbrekken, D.D.

Due to my close co-operation with the churches in Norway and many crusades across the world and because of the dire need for the genuine Gospel to be preached in Latin America we decided to enter the dangerous nation of El Salvador in 1986.

Gunnar Johansen and I were joined by some Americans and the local Full Gospel Churches. The crowds came as thousands of Christians and others attended the crusade and there were great altar calls and miracles of healing as God stretched forth His hand of power!

During the service one night three gunships hovered over the stadium and then headed north. In a short while we could hear the big guns going off. That evening as we were being brought to the Hotel, two vehicles passed us at a high speed. The one had to stop because of a wire fence and the driver was shot, and the second vehicle rushed from the scene. 

A VERY INTERESTING MAN!

At that time I was writing a weekly column for the Edmonton Sun and needed to get one away to Edmonton. The Hotel authorites allowed me to use their equipment to transmit my article to the Edmonton Son. 

I noticed a young man in the foyer speaking with someone on a pay phone. He was angry with his voice rising loudly. When I came into the foyer we spoke to one another.

He asked me who I was and what was I doing there. I explained that I was a columnist for the Edmonton Sun and that I wrote about the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

 I asked him if had seen the activities at the stadium. He stated that he had, but was a Roman Catholic and not intersted. Then he warned, "Don't leave the city tomorrow. It could be dangerous." 

The next morning Gunnar and I hired a taxi and he brought us to where the battle had been fought. A young soldier was sitting in a well fortified booth with a very powerful GUN that could span the entire valley below. He said that all had turned out well.

I asked him where the soldiers were located and he gave us specific directions. Our Taxi driver knew the area well and we zigzagged down to a much lower area where there was a very large natural enclave. There were hundreds of soldiers resting after a night of fighting. I gave them some tracts and prayed for them!

I MEET THE YOUNG AMERICAN AGAIN!

As I entered the  lobby of the Hotel, the young man approached me with a dark look on his face. He was very direct. He said, "You left the City yesterday. You disregarded my advice." I answered him with these words, "Who are you?" He said, "Come up to my room and I'll tell you who I am."

I followed him to his room. He opened the door and I stepped inside. Then I heard the click of the door being locked and turned quickly toward him. Immediately the young man shoved a small black German Lugar up my nostril. I commanded, "Lay that thing down!" 

He laid it on the table and burst into tears. He said, "I'm a Mercenary and kill for money. I hate what I am doing. My wife doesn't know nor do my friends! I'm on contract with the Authorities. When I get the call to do something big, I have to go. I make $30,000 on each job. When a cell of terrorists have been located, we swoop in unexpectedly and kill them all. But I hate doing it!"

HE WAS CRYING LOUDLY!

He was crying and I threw my arms around him and said, "You need Jesus! You need Jesus! Ask him to forgive you and to come into your heart! He will save you and forgive you!" He said, "I'm a Catholic." I answered, "Ask Jesus to save you and He will." He said, "I could have killed you." I said, "No, you could not have killed me!" He answered, "Why?" I answered, "God would not have allowed you, because  I am a man of God!"

I hugged him and we shook hands. Then he was gone! I kept him in my prayers for some time after that encounter! Amen.

                                  Pastor Max Solbrekken in El Salvadore 1986 

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                                         MY PRAYER TO OUR HEAVENLY FATHER                                                                                                By Pastor Max Solbrekken, D.D.

Almighty, Eternal God as I journey along Life's Road, may my prayer  always plesase You! May my life always be a Light Post to show my fellowman the way to You and righteousnesss, and Youre Eternal Kingdom! Thank you Heavenly Father for Your great Love, Mercy and Grace toward me and the entire human race! I glorify You for giving Your only begotten Son Jesus Christ as the great Sacrifice to Redeem us from Sin, Satan and Eternal Death through His pure and holy Blood which He shed for us on the Chross of shame!

May I continuously conduct myself in such a manner that will bring glory to God and radiate the mercy and love of  Jesus Christ to others who may be searching for an answer to life's comple questions! Because He arose from the dead on the Third Day we are assured of Eternal Life with God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost! Praise the Lord forever!

In Jesus' Name, Amen.

WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE

"The weapons of our warefare are not carnal, but are mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself  against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." (2 Cor. 10: 4,5)

Praise the Lord  for His perfect Word and Will for us to follow in humility, joy and victory! Nothing can compare with His great compassion and goodness through Jesus Christ and the Blessed Holy Spirit! How great are His promises to His servants who believe and who trust and obey His Word.

Jesus exercized great power over Satan, evil spirits, sickness and disease.  He also gave His power to His disciples, to do the same. We are locked in with God through His Word, the Blood of Jesus, the Holy Spirit and the name of Jesus Christ!

The Bible records: "And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as re set before you: and HEAL the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The Kingdom of God is come nigh unto you." (Luke 10: 8,9)

"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 LIGHTNING 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." (Luke 10: 17-19)

And we have Divine Protection:  "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 lightning fall from Heaven. Behold, I give unto you power over all the enemy; and Nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Luke 10: 18; Eph. 5-19)

"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spitritual wickedness in high places.

"Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand. Stand therefore having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness. And your feet shod with the preparation of the Gospel of Peace;  Above all, taking the shield of Faith, wherewith ye shall be able to  quench all thre fiery darts of the wicked.

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD of God. Praying with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all supplication for all saints." (Eph. 6: 10-18)

In Jesus' Name I command every evil power be broken in the lives of those who are now reaching out to God in Jesus' precious Name! Amen.

Max Solbrekken World Mission Box 44220 RPO Garside, Edmonton, AB T5V 1N6; Email: [email protected]; comehometojesus.ca; YouTube; Facebook. Donations can be made by e-transfer. Make donations to [email protected]. God bless you!

                                                                              

                                                   LOCKED IN WITH GOD!  

                                                       By Pastor Max Solbrekken, D.D.

We are locked in with God, whether we like it or not. He is the Creator of the world and all that is in it. He is over all and in us all. He is the giver of Life and He only is the True God. 

There is Salvation in none other! His love was so great that He gave His only begotten Son to purchase our freedom from Sin and the power of Satan. When Jesus Christ, true God from eternity and true man through His virgin Birth, suffered, bled and died as our substitute, and arose from the dead our Salvation was complete.  Satan was conquored for time and etenity! 

When Jesus Christ arose from the dead on the third day, having purchased our eternal salvation, all heaven and earth rejoiced with great JOY, and Satan was totally defeated and consigned to the Lake of Fire forever! 

Although the Lord is a God of variety who exercises great compassion, mercy, and patience, He is also very strict and orderly and works according to a divine pattern and design. 

Let me explain; the Scripture tells us that God is love, (1 John 4:8) and yet the same Bible tells us that He is also a consuming fire. (Hebrews 12:29) Again the Bible speaks of God as a lawgiver, (Isaiah 32:22) who demands divine justice, and yet declares the beautiful fact that Jesus Christ brought grace into this world. (John 1:17)

The Word of God says that there are given to us great and precious promises that by these we might be partakers of the divine nature (II Peter 1:4) and yet the same Word of God that saves us and gives us eternal life (John 10:28) will be opened at the judgment and will condemn those who reject the Gospel of Christ. (Revelation 20:12) 

God has certain laws by which He operates and governs in the universe, as well as in heaven and upon earth. There are certain laws by which he saves or condemns.

THE LAWS OF GOD STILL EXIST

The same is true in the realm of physical healing. To His people He said, “If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the Lord thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the Lord that healeth thee.” (Exodus 15:26)

God’s law states that if His people would serve and obey Him, He would heal and bless them. If they would rebel against His word and break their covenant with Him, then His blessing and healing would depart and the curses which were reserved for the enemies of God would cleave unto them.

When there is a vacuum created by God’s absence in a life, the Devil makes sure that he fills that vacuum and places his curse upon them. When God’s protection is lifted off a life, there is an open door for torment, death, and destruction to enter.

The Bible says, “When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return to my house from whence I came out; and when he is come he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished. 

Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter in and dwell there: and the first state of that man is worse than the first. Even so shall it be also unto this wicked generation.” (Matthew 12:43 – 45)

THE GOODNESS OF GOD TRULY AMAZES ME

How many times God has sustained us, protected us and stopped the devil from harming us I will never know, but I do know that; “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.” (Psalms 34:7) “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” (Isaiah 59:19)

Even though hell is a literal burning place of torment, I believe the worst thing about it will be the ABSENCE OF GOD and the knowledge that these people will never feel His sweet presence again.

Sickness and disease came into the world because of sin and death followed as a result of sin. There was no sin, sickness, disease or death before the fall and there won’t be any after Satan is bound for 1,000 years during the millennium. (Revelation 20:2) Praise God! 

The promise of God for His repentant, believing children as touching forgiveness and healing are numerous!

The WORD of God states: “And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved;” (Acts 2:21) “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest;” (Matthew 11:28) 

“He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved;” (Mark 16:16) “Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For everyone that askethreceiveth; and he that seekethfindeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened;” (Matthew 7:7, 8)

JESUS CALLS SINNERS TO HIMSELF!

“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (Isaiah 1:18) “Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father is in me: or else believe me for the very works’ sake.

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” (John 14:11 – 14)

“Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.” (James 5:14, 15)

WHATSOEVER SORE OR WHATSOEVER SICKNESS

I have shared with you mostly New Testament scriptures, now let me share this beautiful verse from the Old Testament taken from Solomon’s prayer during the dedication. “If there be dearth in the land, if there be pestilence, if there be blasting, or mildew, locusts, or caterpillars, if their enemies besiege them in the cities of their land;

“Then what prayer or what supplication soever shall be made of any man, or of all thy people Israel, when everyone shall know his own sore and his own grief, and shall spread forth his hands in this house: Then hear thou from heaven they dwelling place, and forgive, and render unto every man according unto all his ways, whose heart though knowest; (for thou only knowest the hearts of the children of men)” (2 Chronicles 6:28 – 30)

Does God Really Care? God’s laws work in every area of our lives. Those who believe in the name of Jesus, repenting of their sins and confess Him as Lord are saved. Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness are filled. (Matthew 5:6) The baptism of the Holy Ghost comes to those who obey God and desire more of Him. (Acts 5:32)

Physical healing is much a part of our inheritance (last will and testimony of Jesus Christ) and as much a part of the atonement as the forgiveness of sins. “For he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: (healing for our spirits) the chastisement of our peace was upon him; (healing for our minds or souls) and with his stripes we are healed.” (healing for our bodies) (Isaiah 53:5)

GOD PROSPERS HIS PEOPLE!

“Beloved, I wish above all things…” John was writing by the Holy Spirit. John’s will here was God’s will… “that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” (3 John 2) John,  wanted many good things for his flock. (God wants us to receive good things also)

The three most important things were; number one – That they would prosper, number two – be in health, number three – that their souls would prosper. The first and second blessings were contingent upon the third, “even as thy soul prospereth.”

 According to the spiritual blessing we receive from Christ, will determine how much physical, mental, and material blessing we will receive from Him. You may say, “I know of godly people who are sick and poor.” Godly people are not always rich in faith. Many people who lead good lives and trust Christ as Saviour, MAY NOT trust Him as Healer for their bodies or Baptizer in the Holy Ghost or Provider for their needs. You may ask why?

1.    Because they do not know the scriptures.

2.  Because they do not believe that God is interested in their problems, e.g. cancer, arthritis, poverty. (God help pastors who reject the truth of divine healing and God’s blessing to the people. Please read Ezekiel 34:2-5)

3.    They underestimate God’s power. “Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.” (Matthew 22:29)

4.    They do not appropriate the promises for themselves. It is always for those in Bible times or during the coming millennium but not for today. They have the faith of Martha. “Martha saith unto him, I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day.” (John 11:24) Jesus said however, “I am the resurrection, and the life;” Today! (John 11:25)

5.    They believe God chastises His children with foul cancer, evil spirits of insanity and crippling arthritis. They further believe that they are receiving a great blessing from their sickness when the Bible calls disease a plague, (Mark 5:34) and a curse. (Deuteronomy 28).

God is a million times better than we are and yet we would never put a curse or disease on any of our children to make them better, chastise them or bring glory to ourselves.

GOD HELPS US IN EVERYTHING! 

(a) Get a job. (b) Begin to give to God’s work. (c) Believe that God will prosper you according to His word when you give in faith.

Three things God wants for His people more than anything else. (3 John 2) Number one, spiritual prosperity – repentance, faith, love and joy, the baptism of the Holy Ghost, the gifts of the Spirit, the fruits of the Spirit and a burden for souls with fasting and prayer. 

Number two, as we prosper spiritually, we will also be in health as we accept the Word of God regarding divine healing. Number three, then as we work hard, give to God’s work in faith believing, we will prosper financially and materially. Praise God.

 The Bible states, “Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” (Proverbs 3:9, 10); “And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.” (Exodus 23:25) 

Jesus said, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33)

St. Paul wrote, “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19). God’s Law of Sowing and Reaping, of Planting and Harvesting, and of Caring and Sharing Is Still Valid and Works Today

Jesus said, “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” (Luke 6:38)

Elijah said to the window woman, “but make me thereof a little cake first;” (I Kings 17:13) When she gave to God’s servant out of her need, God’s blessing came upon her unto life. (I Kings 17:15, 16) “Seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God; Give FIRST and it shall be given unto you; Honour the Lord with your substance and the FIRST FRUITS of all thine increase.”

Recently we coined the phrase that speaks of this ministry, WE SHARE BECAUSE WE CARE. Caring means sharing. We as Christians do not really care unless we are willing to share with others. Let us share the Gospel of Christ with the heathen of this world so that they may learn of Jesus, believe on His name and live.

MY PERONAL TESTIMONY

In 1958, I was given a wonderful vision by the Lord! It was shortly after we had purchased our own first new car (before, I had company cars), and I had obtained a very good job earning several thousands of dollars a year more than I had been earning previously. My wife had just been converted to Christ and I was so happy for what God had done for me – as I lay in bed thinking about the goodness of God (Donna was asleep) suddenly I saw a vision. (If I was asleep or not, I do not know)

I saw a large silver tray with a very large bowl sitting in the middle of it. Then, as I continued watching I saw a clear, pure liquid resembling water, being poured into the bowl from up above and entering the bowl from every angle. I watched as the bowl filled up and I wondered if it would stop, but it kept coming – over-flowing the bowl and filling the platter – I wondered “Would it stop then?” but as I looked, I noticed it kept on coming and overflowed the platter.

I heard a voice say, “Give and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom.” I knew it was the voice of God and immediately I was wide awake – I knew God had spoken to me and that He was with me and that I would prosper. Ever since God has blessed me1

 When I was a commercial traveler, God helped me to always be one of the top salesmen and many times in the lead. When I left my well-paying lucrative position, I still had the blessing of God. The Lord has helped me, led me and guided me, so that tens of thousands of souls have been brought to Christ through our ministry, and great numbers have received miracles of healing and deliverance through our prayers.

Our ministry is now reaching many parts of the world and gaining strength, impact and prominence among many people as the years come and go. Our belief is that God has called me supernaturally by His Spirit and has a specific job for me to do which will yet take us into many more parts of the world.

SEVEN REASONS WHY GOD WANTS TO BLESS US

1.      Because of His great love for mankind and especially for His children. (Matthew 15:26; 3 John 2)

2.      Because of His word which He will fulfill and His promises which He is duty bound to keep. (Luke 6:38)

3.      Because of a definite law, both spiritual and physical which states, “you will reap what you sow, and the harvest will be greater than the seed planted.” (Genesis 8:22; Galatians 6:7, 8)

4.      Because we are His children and therefore, we are His responsibility. He wants us to have the best and since we are His advertising agents, I am sure that He wants to show the world that His gospel can accomplish and do in the lives of men. We are proof that the benefits of Calvary really work.

He certainly has the power to bless His people to the extent that we can represent Him properly. (Malachi 3:17; Philippians 4:19)

5.      Because of the testimony of the Scriptures in the lives of men of God in times past.

a.      Abraham: “And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man could number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.”  (Genesis 13:16)

b.      Job: “So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning ---So Job died being old and full of days.” (Job 42:12-17)

c.      Solomon: “That the Lord appeared unto Solomon…I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before Me, I have hallowed this house…”  (I Kings 9:3-5)

d.      Daniel: “… That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel…He delivereth and rescueth, and He worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions….so this Daniel prospered…” (Daniel 3:1 to 30: 6:1 to 28;)

6.      Because God has never changed, and we have proven His word to be true again and again when we give in faith. In my own life I have proven God honours our faith, answers our prayers, and fulfills His word. Thousands of people have proven the same thing too!

7.      Because our Heavenly Father has promised to honour those who love and serve His Son Jesus Christ.

“If any man serve Me let him follow Me; and where I am, there will My servant be: If any man serve Me, him will My Father honour.” (John 12:26) Amen.

Because God wants His people to prosper so that they can use their money to help the poor and reach the lost with the glorious gospel of Christ, before it is too late. Please note “the scripture cannot be broken.” (John 10:35) 

Whatever Jesus said will come to pass. The laws of God are absolute and what you sow you will reap. When you give to God, there will be a return far greater than what you give. God is not a respector of persons and God is no man’s debtor.

In closing let me give you this scripture, “No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” (Psalms 84:11) And again, “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully… for God loveth a cheerful giver.” (II Corinthians 9:6, 7) Amen.

Max Solbrekken World Mission Box 44220 RPO Garside, Edmonton, AB T5V 1N6; Email: [email protected]; comehometojesus.ca; YouTube; Facebook. Donations can be made by e-transfer. Make donations to [email protected]. God bless you!