So Stop -

By Bill Campbell

So Stop “You Can’t Live the Christian Life” – by Bill Campbell ... is an important resource for the serious seeker, and for those who feel the call to Spiritual Leadership.

See: the 4 laws spoken of in the Bible, the 4 intentions of God for the human, the 4 consciences, the difference between idealism and Spirituality, passion, and much more.

Sample:
“"How is it then, brethren? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done ...unto edifying." - 1 Corinthians 14:26

"The hour comes, and now is, ... when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship Him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him ... must worship Him in Spirit and in truth." - St. John 4:19-26

Will tradition give the “voice of God’s Spirit” a chance to meet the individual; or is the person so closed minded that they just go through their tradition in a fashion ... that neglects the "Spiritual life" not only of oneself, but of others in the body of Christ ?

Has the person given importance to the traditions: ...or, to the Spirit of God? Does your tradition leave room for the "ministries", and gifts of the Holy Spirit, to be in action ?

In most cases, I fear the answer may be "no". We need to stop, and repent. There is nothing more important than the Spirit of God operating in people's lives as they meet to fellowship.

The clergy, the lecturers, the singing praisers, need to make way for the Spiritual ministries of the Body of Christ. The tradition of man is anti-wisdom. It blocks vision.

"they that worship Him ... must worship Him in Spirit ... and in truth."
Come Forth
Some of you have certain traditions that you do, that seem to help you give way to the presence of God. This is "your point of faith". I am speaking to you now, because I don't want to demolish your "point of faith".

If you are honest, and will give time for God’s Spirit to speak to you, and to lead you into His intentions, then I bless you. God is all-powerful. He is not afraid of traditions; He looks to your faith, and open honesty.

But, on the other hand, if you think that because you have done these rituals faithfully, that this is your salvation, it is not so. For salvation is about being brought back to the "relationship" presence of God.(St. John 17:3, Ephesians 1:17-19)

Reconciliation.
Come forth. Do what you think you should do ...to enter the "meeting place" with God. God will invade that faith, and set you free, ... even in the midst of your surroundings.”

Chapters
1.Realize Your Destiny 2.The Futuristic Gospel 3.Ignoring the Witness 4.Ignoring the Gospel 5.The War of the Flesh 6.Ignoring Conscience 7.Ignoring the Ministries

• Language: English
• Publisher: Bill Campbell
• Release date: May 15, 2012
• ISBN: 9780981258959

Bill Campbell

Bill Campbell presently lives in Vancouver, B.C. on the beautiful West Coast of Canada. Listed as #77 for Best Spiritual Books at Canadian Sites by CanadaSpace.com ... he is the Author of 12 Books on Spiritual relationship. For more information visit http://www.billcampbellcanada.com To Order, or See more information about each Book below ... Click on Book Title. Free samples are available, and downloadable, at the individual Book Page. (10 different formats) To return to this page Click on author name. These Books are intended to introduce the Reader to new "relationship" and Spiritual awareness in our present day ... and will serve as an ongoing Self-help and Resource for the Spiritual leader. Remember, reading to the end is important .. as the beginning of the Book is meant to set the stage for the power of the thought presented! Referral and Reviews are always Welcome. Thank you ... and Blessings.

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So Stop

You Can’t Live the Christian Life

by Bill Campbell

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So Stop – You Can’t Live the Christian Life

ISBN 978-0-9812589-5-9

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Copyright 2012 Bill Campbell

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Introduction

So Stop … You Can’t Live the Christian Life is an in depth look at the message of the Gospel, and how it relates to you and your destiny.

The spontaneity, and presence, of God’s Spirit in our lives is the only Gospel … that is respected in this book.

Our traditions may have robbed us of the Gospel of light, and the Spiritual relationship that Jesus, and the apostles of the early church, … spoke of. (St. John chs.14,15,16)

It is my belief, … that the principle statement of tradition is … that there is no faith in the Holy Spirit’s spontaneous presence, thus the need for tradition rather than obedience and ministry.

Introductions to some new understandings … are brought out for those seeking God’s life, … as they are encouraged to stop, and to behold … what is present.

The Review pages in this book encourage the reader to begin to hear, and record, what the Spirit is saying to each one. (St. Luke ch.8) Your destiny awaits you. (God Bless) - Bill Campbell

Table of Contents

1. Realize Your Destiny 2. The Futuristic Gospel 3. Ignoring the Witness

4. Ignoring the Gospel 5. The War of the Flesh

6. Ignoring Conscience 7. Ignoring the Ministries

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So Stop …

Chapter One

Realize Your Destiny

Why are you cast down, O my soul ? And why are you disquieted within me ? Hope ... in God. For I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance".

The Lord will command His loving kindness in the daytime, and in the night His song shall be with me, ... and my prayer unto the God of my life" - Psalms 42:5,8

Good News! You can stop the drudgery.

And, while you are stopped, you might want to ask the Spirit of God (Who is patiently waiting), what He would like to say, ... or do ?

Remember, when you repented ? It was God that you returned to, not people's expectations. One is born again by the Holy Spirit, ... not by a religious opinion. (St. John ch.3)

Some folks are in a situation where they wear themselves out in a church group, or a club, or a job, or a family. But, do you know that God can bless your family, even without you ? (read: Isaiah ch.61: esp. Vs.9)

And there seed shall be known, ... all that see them shall acknowledge them, ... that they are the seed which the Lord ... has blessed.

*... If God doesn't want to bless them, ... then all the well intended efforts aren’t going to change that.

So Let’s Start Fresh

Here’s some Signs that You are living the Christian life … without the Holy Spirit

It’s Not good ...

1. When you ask yourself, what would Jesus do in this situation ? (listen for the Spirit)

2. You get upset ... when people question, or criticize, your good Christian testimony. (listen for the Spirit)

3. When someone challenges you, ... you answer with all the good things that you have done, rather than giving any indication ... that the Holy Spirit is speaking to you.

4. You’re not fun all the time. Only when things go your way, are you patient. (self centered, not Spirit centered)

5. You’re not too silly … to learn. Sometimes this can be a good trait, as carnal people will always try to direct you, and ... teach you. (listen for the Spirit)

6. You gave up yesterday ... on all those people ... that just won't listen, ... or change. (follow the Spirit’s leading)

7. You are whimsical. You like this, ... or that. You’re always changing. (remember: the Holy Spirit speaks, ... then fulfills in His way)

8. You are ardent, or ambitious. Slow down. Just respond in obedient faith, ... and faithfulness. (fruitfulness)

9. You want the jocularity (good times) ... now. (It's not necessary. You can find excitement in the Kingdom of God)

10. When ... You do the best you can ! (Do you know that when you serve the Lord, ... you won't see everything that is being accomplished ? )

Now, this would probably be enough to think about for awhile. And you will soon see that the majority of people follow the crowd, rather than to listen for the voice of God’s Spirit. But I have more confidence in you than that, and I want to slow you down until you come to a place where you can forget all the religious things that you have heard about, and done, … and come to a place of openness … to spend time with the Spirit of God.

In the next while I will seek to help to open you up to a new world of the Spirit of God; a world that also has your destiny awaiting.

I will take you by the hand, and lead you to places that you haven’t been before; but by the time we are done, … you will want to go back.

Sometimes, you won’t get it at first, but you will in time. It is your true home. And you must be born again..

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Jacob ... the Israelite

He promised to Vow. But as winsome as he was, he was a disaster.

The sheep that he had, were sold for slaughter. Tomorrow would be a new day.

Uncle Laban had sinned against his sister, and had drawn Jacob out of the hole, only to put him into the gutter Things were not right. Who ... could hold on till tomorrow ?

The kids were playing. The sky was red, ... and time seemed to stand still. No one seemed to care, ... or understand. The walking stick that he had cut yesterday was chaffed, and dry. Even that wasn't good. But, ... God ! God had said, ... That I would be victorious, he said to himself.

Standing there, and gazing up at the sky, he could hear the still, small, voice (almost mischievous), laugh, (and then pause) ... as if He knew something ... that Jacob didn't.

As he looked to his right, out of the corner of his eye, he could see a bramble bush burning, and a goat standing beside it: ... a vision he didn't tell to anyone.

But now, there were so many thoughts in his head, (as he brushed back his curly, unruly, black locks of hair) ... that he could see no reasonable, settled future. All of this danced before his eyes, as he waited patiently for supper.

Then, one day, as if in a dream, he lost his patience ... and began to run, ... then walk. He walked on, and on, for what seemed like hours. It was as if he was trying to get a new perspective.

Then a voice spoke to him,

Get along, ... take a chance. I was there when they raised up the great walls, ... and lived with mighty technologies. I have seen you ... since before the foundations of this earth. I was with you, when you were nought. I hold you in the bright red ring of royalty on My right hand. The truth that is born in your heart, ... is My essence. You will be wise, ... and learn of Me. You'll see. (then, ... with a whisper, the voice faded away)

Jacob turned, and looked, ... at the hills in the distance, and thought joyfully ... these are the miracle treasures of my heart. I will see when one ... is made wise. You will see ... when I am made wise.

Silence, and stillness, seemed to enshroud him like a coat. He was about to wrestle with ... the image of his destiny. - the end

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As we will learn, and as Paul the apostle tried to teach the people at Ephesus, … the truth of the Christian messiah, (Jesus) ... is to walk in this new life of the Spirit. (Ephesians ch.4,5)

Times haven’t changed. This message is still directing us to get to know the voice, and wisdom, of the Spirit. If you will spend time alone, allowing yourself to be open to respect God’s Spirit, … He will take you to this new Kingdom … of His eternal delights.

One day, as I gave my time to listening to the advice of the Spirit, He opened my mind. The more room that I gave to Him, the more He pushed my boundaries out … to learn new things.

He will teach you new things, too.

Just as Jesus taught, I and the Father are one, even so you will come to learn what this means … as you let the Spirit open your mind. Sometimes the conversation is from our spirit, and sometimes from His. But, as the conversation grows … we become one.

He speaks to us so that our emotions are renewed. He speaks to us to build new vision. He speaks to us to show His love and character, and to introduce us to His intentions for us