Charles Cooper Kingdom Alive

The Parable of the Talents: Believers, unbelievers or both?

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) The Gospel of God: The Great Separation Question: Will there be negative consequences for unfaithful disciples? The Gospel of God: Is the promise of the final permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in Sovereign Power. Judgment vs. Deliverance Repentance vs. Faith The failure to recognize the distinction between the GG and the GC results in interpretation errors concerning the eschatological end. There is going to be a great Separation! At t...

The Great Separation - Metaphors of Difference

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) The Gospel of God: The Great Separation Question: Will there be negative consequences for unfaithful disciples? The Gospel of God: Is the promise of the final permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in Sovereign Power. The Gospel of Jesus Christ: Is the promise of spiritual salvation through faith in the atonement sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Judgment vs. Deliverance Repentance vs. Faith The failure to recognize the distinction between the G...

Crowns: Thorns and God - You Choose!

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) The Gospel of God: Crown of Thorns and Crown of Gold Gospel of God: the promise of the final permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in sovereign power. Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee...From that time, Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matt 4:12, 17 A baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Luke 3:3 What was John PROMISING? This verse may seem to ...

Here Comes the Judge - God, the Almighty

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) The Gospel of God: Crown of Thorns and Crown of Gold The Gospel of God: the promise of the eschatological permanent physical manifestation of God on the earth in sovereign power.  [Jude 14-15] Mark 1:14-15 – The Three Pillars of the Gospel of God The Time is Fulfilled The Kingdom of God has come near Repent and believe the gospel Repentance is God's requirement for both sinners and saints to escape the temporal judgment of God. In summary, repentance is...

Will Believers Wear Gold Crowns in Heaven

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) The Gospel of God: Crown of Thorns and Crown of Gold  The Gospel of God: Crown of Thorns and Crown of Gold εἰσέρχομαι: a--move into; b—happen; c—begin; d--begin to experience Luke 7:1; Romans 5:12; Luke 9:46; and Luke 22:40 “It is necessary to go through many hardships to participate in the sovereign administration of God.”  Acts 14:22 (COOP) Matthew 25:20-21 The man who had received five talents approached, presented five more talents, and said, ‘Master...

The King Is Coming - Be Ready!

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) "Understanding the Gospel from God the Father" Mark 1:14-15 [7.9.23] The Kingdom of God: Realm vs. Rule The Sovereign Administration of God Jude 1:1-5 – the physical manifestation of God Vv. 14b-15 “Look! The Lord comes with tens of thousands of his holy ones (1) to execute judgment on all and (2) to convict all the ungodly concerning all the ungodly acts that they have done in an ungodly way, and concerning all the harsh things ungodly sinners have said...

What is the Good News of God? Part II

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) "Understanding the Gospel from God the Father" Mark 1:14-15 [7.2.23] What Time is It? – The Year of God's Jubilee Luke 3:3 Luke 24:44-49 What is the Kingdom of God? Kingdom (Greek: βασιλεία): Realm or Reign? Kingly Rule – reign, rule, sovereignty, kingly power Sovereign Administration – join the Biden Administration. Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Luke 16:16 The Law...

What is the Good News of God? Part I

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) "What is the Good News of God" Mark 1:14-15 [6.25.23] The Good News of God: "The time is fulfilled" (Πεπλήρωται ὁ καιρὸς) Mark 1:15a (CSB) ὁ καιρὸς : time; period of time, moment; Opportunity Horst Robert Balz and Gerhard Schneider, (Grand Rapids, Mich.:Eerdmans, 1990), 232. Luke 16:14-16 What Time Is It? Luke 4:16-19 Four Peculiarities: Chronology Deletion and Substitution Apocopated Ending Quoted LXX Tae Hun Kim Luke’s account of Jesus' sermon ...

My Journey of Discovery

Disciples Disciple (Reproduce) "The Gospel of God" Mark 1:14-15 After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:14-15 (CSB) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Mark 1:1 (CSB) τοῦ εὐαγγελίου = __________________________. I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from him who called you by the grace of Christ and are t...

The Unexpected Death of the Messiah

Disciples Disciple "The Gospel of God" The Focus of Christ's Pre-Easter Message and Ministry Matthew 28:16-20: Make Disciples vs. Make Converts The Great Commission is not ____________! John F. MacArthur is incorrect! Jesus Gave Four Explicit Predictions of Death:  Only the 12 __________ it.  God Prevented their ___________ of it.  Jesus Never Explained _________. The Gospel of Christ – Pre-Easter Emphasis The Jews Never Expected the Messiah to Die! John 12:1, 12, 27-34 Psalm 8...

Jesus Predicts His Death on Four Separate Occasions

The Gospel of Christ Four Prophetic Predictions   Prediction One: Matthew 16:21-23, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 9:22-25 Conclusions:   1. Six months before his death.                         2. First time the Twelve ____________.                         3. Only the Twelve __________________. Prediction Two: Matthew 17:22-23, Mark 9:30-32, Luke 9:43b-45 Conclusions:         1. The Twelve were _______________.                               2. The Twelve were silenced.                       ...

Two Gospels

What's the Difference: The Gospel of God Vs The Gospel of Christ? Mark 1:1   vs. Mark 1:14-15 The Good News of the Kingdom of God – Luke 4:40-44; 9:1-2 7 Conditions or Traits to Enter the Kingdom of God A______________________________ B______________________________ C______________________________ D______________________________ E______________________________ F______________________________ G______________________________ What the Kingdom of God is NOT! The Gospel of Christ –...

Seven Conditions to Enter the Kingdom of God

The Gospel of God vs. the Gospel of Christ

The Gospel of Christ is the message of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sin so that a person can go to heaven when he or she dies. This is the popular way of saying it. Yet, Matthew, Mark, and Luke are far more concerned about the Gospel of God. Listen as I develop the biblical basis for this claim.

Salvation and Works - Part 3

Confusion about the relationship between works and salvation comes from a misunderstanding about the Gospel of God and the Gospel of Christ. If one does not understand the difference, he or she will certainly not understand many passages in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and some parts of John. The Gospel of God is the core of the message of Jesus Christ.

The Relationship Between Works and Salvation - Part 2

Confusion about the relationship between works and salvation comes from a misunderstanding about the Gospel of God and the Gospel of Christ. If one does not understand the difference, he or she will certainly not understand many passages in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and some parts of John. The Gospel of God is the core of the message of Jesus Christ.

Works and Salvation - Part 2

Abraham is the biblical portrait of salvation by faith - Genesis 15:6 reports, "and he (Abram) believed the Lord and he (God) counted it to him as righteousness. Is it any wonder that people continued to be confused about how to "get" saved. Believing what the Word of God says is the cure for this problem. We again turn our attention to Paul's commentary on the faith of Abraham.

The Relationship Between Works and Salvation - Part 1

Abraham is the biblical portrait of salvation by faith - Genesis 15:6 reports, "and he (Abram) believed the Lord and he (God) counted it to him as righteousness. Is it any wonder that people continued to be confused about how to "get" saved. Believing what the Word of God says is the cure for this problem. We again turn our attention to Paul's commentary on the faith of Abraham.

Disciples Disciple: Revisiting the Great Commission

After 2000 years, the Church remains confused about the relationship between works and salvation. To receive salvation, some believe a person must work to get it. Others believe works are necessary to keep salvation. Still, there are others who believe works are necessary to prove one has salvation. None of these conclusions are correct. Works are directly tied to sanctification, which is a rewards issue and not salvation.

Blessed Are the Clean-Hearted - Matt 5:8

In this session, we continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount, by looking at our Lord's promise to those who live a life that can be characterized as clean-hearted. The clean-hearted people will have a reward worthy of their devoted service - they will see God. How is this possible given that God is invisible? Listen as I explain.

Extending Mercy as a Way of Life

Matthew 5:7 continues our Lord's emphasis on the "ways" of life that ensure God the Father will commend. I call the Beatitudes the Commendables. These are the types of people God the Father will publicly commend at the Bema Seat Judgment. There is nothing more important than to be found faithful before God. This is another lifestyle that God will find pleasing: merciful.

Those Who Ache for Justice

As Jesus continues to discuss those who can count on God's commendation, we look at those who hunger and thirst for righteousness or justice. There are those who have a deep sense longing for God to be respected and honored in his creation as he should be. Men abuse God's grace, love, and mercy and take his mercy for granted. They use his name in vain. Those who hate this behavior will one day be honored by God. Matthew 5:6 contains this promise.

Who Are the Honorable Meek?

Jesus promises in Matthew 5:5 that God, the Father will reward all of those who decide to live their lives in a way that speaks to meekness at the Bema Seat Judgment. This is a person who does not fight back with those who take advantage of his or her way of life. Gentle, mild, meek are several ways to describe this person. God's reward is worth the effort.

Who Are the Honorable Mourners?

As we continue in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, today we focus on Matthew 5:4. Jesus includes mourners among those who will receive special commendation by God the Father. Disciples who have a longing for the relief that Christ will bring with him when he returns. Those whose sufferings are not removed before death. Those who faithfully follow God's commands while suffering physically, mentally, socially. God will console them with his mercy at the resurrection.

Why Will God Honor Poor Disciples?

Matthew 5:3 promises those who choose to suffer for the Kingdom of God by giving away the things of this world will receive a reward worthy of their sacrifice. Listen as we talk about "the Poor in Spirit."

Living A Life to Be Praised: Makarios

Unfortunately, the word "Blessed" misleads most readers of Matthew's sermon on the mount. "Happy," "fortunate," or "blessed," does not convey the sense the Lord Jesus intended. In this life, there is nothing happy, fortunate, or blessed about suffering. Rather, Jesus is looking to the next life when how you lived in this life will really matter.

The Doctrine of Rewards

What the Bible teaches about "rewards" is confusing to a lot of people. Others have oversimplified the matter to the point of nonsense. Yet, it is the most critical doctrine a believer must understand after salvation by grace. Listen as I try to help you understand this critical teaching of the New Testament.

An Apology Given

Cooper apologizes for incorrect teaching about "Grace." Sets the record straight. Grace in salvation is not the same as grace in sanctification!

Plan to Have a Great Payday!

Six times in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns his disciples about rewards. Instead of doing deeds to be praised by men which ensures you will have no reward with God, Jesus commands us to live to receive praise from God. Mathew, the gospel of rewards, has a sobering message for us today!

Kingdom Folk - Are You One?

The nature of the people Jesus describes as citizens of his coming Kingdom rule are not your typical everyday run of mill folk. In fact, they are the opposite of what the world describes as successful people. Strive to be the people Christ wants you to be and you will be happy with his commendation, exaltation, and Honoration when his kingdom comes. Otherwise, you may be shocked and very disappointed at your disposition at the judgment seat of Christ.

What Kind of Disciple Are You?

To properly understand the Sermon on the Mount, you must understand what is a disciple and what was the meaning of the term 2000 years ago when Jesus began his ministry.

Matthew vs John: Purpose is Important!

In this episode we look at the fundamental difference between the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of John. Matthew is concerned about the Gospel of God. John is focused on the Gospel of Christ. Do you understand the difference?

Sermon on the Mount: to Reign with Christ

Even if you don't understand, you do want to reign with Christ in his kingdom. However, it is not automatic. You have got to earn it!

Sermon on the Mount - Intro

The Sermon on the Mount as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew is the best summary of what a person needs to do to participate in the Sovereign Administration of God. If you want reign with Christ in his coming kingdom you must earn it! The Sermon on the Mount tells you how to do it!