Weekly E-mail Article #122 by Jim Wies -
1. BOOK INTRODUCTION: "A VIEW FROM ABOVE THE KNOT HOLE"
2. COMMENDATIONS: for "The House of His CHOOSING..."
3. TOPICAL CHAPTER HEADINGS
The following is the introduction to the book, which is a
call to look at the church from "above the knot hole". A link to more
information about the book and how to order it is at the bottom of
this article.
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"The story goes about a young boy who had never seen a baseball
game before. He was curious about a local game, but didn't have money
for a ticket. Around one side of the stadium was a high wooden fence,
and to his delight the boy discovered a knot hole in the fence. He
peeked through to see what the game was all about.
As he watched for a while he was a bit disillusioned at what he
saw. There were two men standing in a field who would occasionally
move forward, then back, then they would run off to an area he
couldn't see and two new men would come out. And there were bleachers
full of people watching them do this. He was beginning to think
baseball wasn't such a great sport until a buddy came along and
together they climbed up a nearby tree. The view from high in the tree
branches was quite a different perspective than the one he had seen by
looking through the knot hole. Now he saw all the action. He then
realized he had been viewing a very limited part of the game. He
realized things look quite different from above the knot hole.
We, as Christians, have often been in the same position with our
faith as the boy looking through the knot hole. We have a limited view
of God and his church. We have for centuries viewed the church from
the limited perspective of our own experiences and the traditions of
men. With such a narrow perspective, it is no wonder most people think
there has to be something more to this than we are currently seeing.
And there is. But to get the proper view we must step back and rise
above the knot hole and see the bigger perspective.
This book is an attempt to gain a fresh perspective by rising
above what we have seen of the church so far and taking a look at what
it could be and will be. God has in mind a glorious "end time"
expression of the church full of apostolic power, prophetic revelation
and unprecedented love of the brethren; a church that is one even as
the Father and the Son are one, giving proof to the world that Jesus
is from the Father (John 17). This stretches our faith, but I believe
since Jesus prayed it, it's going to happen. God promised David He
would raise up the house of David and a descendant would rule there
forever. Acts 15:15-18 states; "just as it is written: 'After this I
will return and will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen
down; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will set it up; So that the rest
of mankind may seek the Lord, even all the Gentiles who are called by
My name, says the Lord who does all these things.' "Known to God from
eternity are all His works." This "tabernacle", the "House of David",
is the church which Jesus Christ, the Son of David, said He would
build and even the gates of hell would not be able to prevail against it.
We are at a place of major transition and restoration in the
church. Acts 3:20-21 states Jesus is being retained in the heavens
"until the period of restoration of all things about which God spoke
by the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient time." We are in the
final stages of that period. But in order to see the final version of
the church in all its restoration glory, we must also see apostolic
and prophetic foundations restored. A church with a fully restored and
functioning 5-fold ministry will be a whole new ball game. The end
time version of the church is directly connected to the restoration of
end time apostles and prophets.
I am pleased to add this book to a growing body of material bringing
clarity to the vital and foundational ministries of apostles and
prophets, their primary task of revealing the person of Jesus Christ,
and the resultant spiritual "house" that God declared from the
beginning that He would build. It is my prayer that this book will
grant to us a fresh perspective of the church, as we attempt to see
the bigger picture from "above the knot hole".
BUILDING: A Solid Foundation for the 21st Century Church." by Jim Wies
>From the FORWARD by DR. BILL HAMON
Pastor Jim Wies has given an outstanding presentation of Christ's
Glorious House, His Church.
...This book contains a wealth of wisdom and practical truths. All who
read it will grow in the graces and knowledge of Jesus Christ while
being established in present truth. God bless you Jim for loving
Christ enough to take the time and effort to make these wonderful
truths available to the Body of Christ.
Dr. Bill Hamon - Bishop of Christian International Ministries Network
The Body of Christ has been undergoing a radical change to a
degree not experienced since the days of Martin Luther. I call it the
New Apostolic Reformation. Jim Wies sees and understands this
important movement very well. As he analyzes it in this book, he
brings fresh Biblical and practical clarity to many crucial issues,
healthy insights that cannot be found elsewhere. "The House of HIS
Choosing" will help you hear accurately what the Spirit is saying to
the churches.
C. Peter Wagner
Wagner Leadership Institute
The House of HIS Choosing is refreshingly focused on Jesus the
"Cornerstone" of the building, while bringing to our attention the
vital and foundational ministries of prophets and apostles. This book
contains insights into how and why apostles and prophets must co-labor
together to lay the proper foundations for effective churches. Jim's
book has revelatory insight into God's intentions for the church at
the end of the age, and at the same time has functional wisdom gained
from practical experience. Although leaders will enjoy it for the
solid restorational truths contained in it, followers of Jesus will be
strengthened in their knowledge and insight into the Lord and their
place in God's overall end time purposes for the church.
Mike Bickle - Internationally known conference speaker and Apostolic
Pastor
Jim Wies has been a consistent student of the foundational ministries
of Apostle and Prophet. He has himself demonstrated the unique ability
to function as a prophetic voice in the disciplines of a pastoral
role...
...Jim's perspective is a "safe haven" for pastors and leaders whom
have feared the emerging of these vital gifts. He and his wife,
Carolyn have been trusted friends, confidants, and prophetic voices
into the churches I have served. Read, absorb, and grow!
Steve Witt - Church planter and apostolic team member with "Partners
In Harvest, International"
When the two key elements of devotion and godly government unite, we
find an increase in the heat of God's purifying fire. Hope dawns,
lives are changed, the "house" is repaired...
...Jim's book offers encouraging insight into God's pattern for His
"house" as we co-labor with Jesus in these glorious days of renewal
and restoration.
Beverly Spaulding - Musician/Prophetic Psalmist
"The House of His Choosing... Is the House He Is Building: A Solid
Foundation For the 21st Century Church" published by Destiny Image
Publishers.
Introduction "A View From Above the Knot Hole"
SECTION ONE: THE CORNERSTONE REVEALED
Chapter 1 Fixing our Eyes on Jesus - The Mystery of the Ages
Chapter 2 Fixing our Eyes on Jesus - The Savior of Man
Chapter 3 Fixing our Eyes on Jesus - The Lion of the Tribe of Judah
SECTION TWO: THE STRUCTURE DEFINED
Chapter 4 What is "The Church"? - (and what isn't?)
Chapter 5 Apostles, Prophets and Pastors
SECTION THREE: THE FOUNDATION SECURED
Chapter 6 Relationship: the Mortar Between the Bricks
Chapter 7 The Integrity of the Building Blocks
Chapter 8 God's Processes in Preparing His People for Corporateness
Chapter 9 Overcoming Obstacles to Corporateness - Part 1 Anger
Chapter 10 Overcoming Obstacles to Corporateness - Pt. 2 Fear of Man
Chapter 11 The Integrity of the Building ~ Apostolic/Prophetic Team
ministry
SECTION FOUR - THE FOUNDATION AT WORK
Chapter 12 The "House" of David: The Government Restored
Chapter 13 Mount Zion - the City of God
Chapter 14 Prophetic Destiny and Apostolic Reformation
Chapter 15 A Glorious Church
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