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ministry to 14-17s THE REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY I n October we looked at the ‘Gospel’ and what it means for us and for those around us. It was one of our many exciting teaching topics this year, and this article is a short reminder of what we hope you learned. What does revolution mean? A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favour of a new system. Before we were saved, sin ruled our lives in ways we could not imagine, leading us to do things that in retrospect we would not participate in. The word of God even says, “The one who practices sin [separating himself from God, and offending Him by acts of disobedience, indifference, or rebellion] is of the devil [and takes his inner character and moral values from him, not God]; for the devil has sinned and violated God’s law from the beginning.” 1 John 3:8 (AMP). This goes to show how the power of sin impacts our lives so that we took on similar character and moral values of the devil. In the earthly realm (aka Earth), a revolution begins when people are oppressed by a system that threatens or affects their well being. We have seen uprisings in different parts of the world that constitute to revolutions. Similarly, in a spiritual context, the rule of sin in our lives bring us into its oppression. In 1 John 3:8 we even notice the power of sin has an element where it defines our identity as a person though we may not see it as such. “… The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the works of the devil.” 1 John 3:8 (ESV) Sunday Gatherings Youth service from 11am - 1pm at Rugby Portobello Trust (RPT) 221 Walmer Road London W11 4EY What’s Happening: November There’s great news! Though sin brings oppression, there’s a revolution that Jesus brings through the Holy Spirit in our lives, and that’s freedom – not for a moment but for eternity! This revolution is so powerful that even our identity is changed into the likeness of Jesus day by day. When we say to the Lord, ‘I want you to be the Saviour and Lord of my life’ he comes to our rescue and overthrows the government of the devil and sets a new government in our lives. A government where Jesus is King and we become his citizens and enjoy the fruits of his work on the cross! Your history before was tainted with sin and sorrows from your past in connection to the rule of the devil. However, the moment you believe in Jesus, a new history begins to be written that does not include your past but a praise report of what Jesus has set you free from and the new life he has brought you into. Similar to how sin defines the character of an individual, the Holy Spirit in us defines our identity by making us sons and daughters of God (see Romans 8:15-16). Every Sunday Dance Programme 1:30pm – 3:00pm at RPT Sunday 5 Gospel Play + Communion Sunday 12 Guest Speaker: Gabriel Chan 11am – 1:00pm at RPT Saturday 25 One Day Encounter 9:00am – 5:00pm at KT Bible Study Sunday 12 & 26 1:00pm – 3:00pm at RPT What’s Happening: December Sunday 3 Guest Speaker: Claudeth Hitchman Sunday 10 Worship + Ministry Service Sunday 17 Christmas Showcase Please note this is the last NuGen service for 2017. Therefore, a revolutionary history has begun, as we believed in faith in the work of Jesus on the cross. ARE YOU ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER OR INSTAGRAM? For instant weekly updates on the happenings of the NuGeneration family follow and like us on our social networks: KTNuGen @ktnugen @ktnugen Revival Times November 2017 33