Reporting Back to God: Finding Your Company

This message from Kingdom Teachers International Ministries, led by Apostle Keith Jenkins and Reverend Rose, emphasizes the importance of spiritual readiness and careful association for believers. The discussion centers on a biblical passage from Acts 4:23, highlighting Peter and John's return to their "own company" after being released from prison, stressing the need to surround oneself with like-minded, faith-filled individuals who promote spiritual growth rather than engage in unhelpful behaviors like gossip. The speakers also underscore the significance of valuing one's spiritual "oil"—referring to the parable of the ten virgins—and maintaining readiness for Christ's return by actively participating in God's work and adhering to biblical context. They encourage listeners to report back to God with a good account of their spiritual journey and to use their talents to advance the gospel, even as the ministry transitions to new platforms to reach a wider audience.

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Briefing Document: "What Happens When You Report BACK to God?" - Main Themes and Key Ideas

This briefing document summarizes the core themes and most important ideas presented in the audio source "What Happens When You Report BACK to God_.mp3". The source is a recording of a Christian broadcast from "Kingdom Teachers International Ministries" and "Kingdom Teachers Re-Imagine," featuring Apostle Keith Jenkins and Reverend Rose.

Overall, Tone and Purpose: The broadcast is a spiritual message, prayer session, and community outreach effort. It emphasizes Christian principles, the importance of faith, communal prayer, and active participation in spreading the "good news." There's a strong focus on preparedness for God's return and living a life aligned with divine will, despite "perilous times."

Main Themes:

1. The Urgency of Reflection and Preparedness ("Wait a Minute"): The broadcast opens with a repeated refrain: "Just wait a minute. Wait a minute. You should just wait a minute." This sets a foundational theme of slowing down, reflecting, and pausing in a fast-paced world. The speaker urges listeners to "Take time to reflect. Look at the past. Go where you want. Do what you do. Remember someone is following you or really want to be you. So wait a minute." This concept extends to spiritual preparedness, particularly for the Lord's return, highlighting the need to be "ready" and to "stay ready."

2. The Importance of "Your Own Company" and Spiritual Discernment: A central and recurring idea is the critical need to choose one's spiritual company carefully. Drawing from Acts 4:23, where Peter and John, after being released from prison, "came to their own company and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them," the sermon stresses that "You cannot just pray with anyone. Anyone won't do."

• Vetting Your Company: Reverend Rose reiterates, "You got to be careful who you report back to. You have to be careful who you hang with... association breeds assimilation."

• Shared Faith and Purpose: The "own company" refers to those with whom one can "agree with," "come into belief with," and have "faith in common." This community is essential for effective prayer and making a difference.

• Avoiding "Playing Church": There's a strong critique of those who "play church" or deplete their "oil" (spiritual resources) on self-indulgence rather than being prepared for the "bridegroom's" (Jesus') return. This is illustrated by the parable of the ten virgins, where the foolish ones "didn't know what to do with the oil" and were unprepared.

  

3. The Power of Prayer and God's Response: Prayer is presented as a transformative and powerful act, especially when undertaken collectively and with a pure heart.

• Results-Oriented Prayer: "These people prayed, God heard, and God answered. And he answered on a major scale by giving them boldness to proclaim the word of God."

• Boldness in Adversity: God grants "boldness to stand up against the government," "against the scoffers, against the unbelievers."

• Divine Presence and Confirmation: The shaking of the place where Peter and John prayed and their receiving the Holy Spirit again signifies God's active presence and confirmation of their ministry. The Lord "will confirm my word."

4. The Nature of Christian Identity and Mission: The broadcast defines the role and responsibility of a "born again believer."

• Ministers, Witnesses, Preachers: "If you are a born-again believer, you are the minister, you are the witness and you are the preacher. So, join us in our mission of teaching and preaching the good news."

• Co-laborers with God: Believers are called to be "co-laborers with God," actively working with Him in "reconciling the world back to himself."

• Kingdom Teachers: The ministry's name, "Kingdom Teachers International," reflects the belief that "We are all kingdom teachers," tasked with invading and influencing the "seven kingdoms of this world."

5. Scriptural Integrity and Context: A significant emphasis is placed on understanding and applying scripture correctly, warning against manipulation and misinterpretation.

• "Keep Scripture in Context": Reverend Rose warns against those who "pick from here, there, and over yonder and put it all together and make us think that's what God means. No, that's not right."

• Pretext, Context, Post-text: Listeners are encouraged to read "pre and post to get the context of what you're talking about" to avoid manipulation and "weaponizing the word of God."

• Love as the Foundation: Drawing from Paul's letter to the Corinthians, the sermon asserts that even spiritual gifts are meaningless without "love," the "fundamental part."

6. Addressing Modern Challenges and Skepticism: The speakers acknowledge the "strenuous" and "perilous times," including "international violence" and issues within government and society (e.g., exploitation of children, disunity in families). They also address skepticism about the Lord's return.

• "Let not your heart be troubled": Despite challenges, believers are encouraged to maintain faith and not panic.

• Counter-cultural Stance: Believers may be "countercultural," "anti-government" in certain forms, and willing to go to jail for their faith.

• Against Speculation: While acknowledging "prophecy watchers," the speakers firmly state, "you don't know the day nor the hour... So, you try to get me in a panic, get me in a stoop, you know, to now act irresponsibly. But the fact of the matter is you don't know. But be ready."

• God is On Time: The idea that "the Lord delays his return" is dismissed; instead, "He's coming back again on schedule and on time."

7. Honoring Legacy and Adapting to New Platforms: The broadcast pays homage to earlier Christian broadcasters while embracing new technologies for ministry.

• Pioneers of Broadcasting: Figures like Jimmy Swaggart and Dr. Frederick Price is recognized for "the work that all the pioneers in broadcasting have done," paving the way for current ministries.

• Technological Advancement: The ministry is transitioning platforms, utilizing YouTube and "KingdomTeachers.online.church" to "reach people to the next." There's an acknowledgement of "technical difficulties" and the need for technologically advanced workers.

• Accessibility: The goal is to reach more people, including those who have left traditional churches ("brick and mortar") and those with gifts who are "sleeping in."

Most Important Ideas/Facts:

• The central question: "What happens when you report back to God?" This implies accountability and review of one's actions and spiritual state.

• The core biblical reference: Acts 4:23, emphasizing the importance of returning to "their own company" (spiritually aligned community) for prayer and support.

• The necessity of discernment in relationships: "You cannot just pray with anyone." Choosing your spiritual "company" is crucial for effective faith and avoiding negative assimilation.

• Preparedness for Christ's return: The parable of the ten virgins serves as a stark warning about valuing and conserving one's "oil" (spiritual readiness) and avoiding "playing church."

• The power of unified prayer: When a spiritually aligned group prays, God hears and responds, often with "boldness."

• Believers as active participants: All born-again believers are "ministers, witnesses, and preachers" and "co-laborers with God" in His mission of reconciliation.

• Contextual interpretation of scripture: A firm stance against manipulating or weaponizing the Bible by taking verses out of context.

• Love as paramount: Charismatic gifts are secondary to the foundational principle of love (1 Corinthians).

• God is always on schedule: Rejection of the idea that God delays His return, emphasizing that He is always on time, even if the "day nor hour" is unknown.

• Embracing new platforms for outreach: The ministry is actively transitioning to digital platforms like YouTube to expand its reach globally.