Spiritual Chain Pyramid

[Gus Foster]

SPIRITUAL CHAIN PYRAMID

LOVE

WORSHIP PRAYER

FAITH OBEDIENCE PATIENCE/LONGSUFFERING

WORKS/WALK FRUITFUL HONOR/TESTIMONY BORN-AGAIN

MEEKNESS/GENTLENESS JOY/PEACE GOODNESS/GODLINESS

MORALITY/DILIGENCE KINDNESS THANKSGIVING

POWER STRENGTH/MIGHT KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING WISDOM MERCY COUNSEL

BLESSING RICHES TEMPERANCE FEAR/AWE REVELATION GLORY

SALVATION OVERCOME VICTORY SHARING TEACHING WITNESS BIBLE-STUDY

Formation and distribution of each characteristic may very in your own study!

Bible Text References:

Leviticus 19:18 (found in very center of the ‘law’) The She’ma- Deut 6:4-12; 11:13-21

Numbers 15:37-41 -- Sevenfold Spirits of the Lord - Isaiah 11:1,2; Revelation 5:12; 7:12

Gal 5:22, 23 – John 13:34, 35; 14:15; 15:14; 17:26 – 1 John 1:5-7; 5:4, 5, 18; 2:15 –

2 John 5, 6; -- John 3:19-21 – James 1: 2-5, 12; 2:14, 17 – 2 Peter 1:5-8 – 1 Peter 1:3-9

There are so many more Bible texts that apply and one should do so in your own study.

DEFINITIONS

Love- an intense emotion of regard and affection – God’s benevolent attitude toward man – man’s reverent attitude of devotion

Worship- reverent honor and homage, regard, adoration (towards our amazing God)

Prayer- a devout petition; a spiritual communion with God as an object of supplication, thanksgiving, adoration or confession as an act of worship

Faith- confidence, trust without visible proof or evidence – with allegiance

Obedience- (obey) to comply, follow, conform to command, restrictions, requests, instructions, wishes

Patience- suppressing annoyance when confronted with delay; quiet, steady perseverance, diligence

Longsuffering- long and patient endurance of injury, trouble, provocation

Works- exertion, effort directed to produce, accomplish a task

Walk- to follow a certain course or way of life; move toward, to advance

Fruitful- producing growth, beneficial, profitable, prolific

Honor- praise, distinction, exalt with triumph, source of awe--- thanksgiving, adoration, worship

Testimony- statement or declaration of a witness under oath, affirmation support of fact, deposition – receptacle of covenant, revelation of God’s will or presence

Born Again- commitment to faith through religious experience

Meekness- submissive, compliant, humbly patient, longsuffering, gentleness

Gentleness- meek, mild, gentle; absence of violent reaction, harshness

Joy- emotion of delight, happiness; source of gaiety, contentment

Peace- state or relationship of concord, non-belligerence, not at war, maintain order

Goodness- moral excellence, preference to right over evil, wrong

Godliness- religious, saintly, holy, righteous, good, pious, devout

1 Timothy 3:16; 4:8; 2 Peter 1:6

Morality- virtuous conformity to rules of righteous conduct, quality of character

Diligence- constant, consistent earnest effort, proper attention, steady careful application

Kindness- quality of being kind, favor behavior, considerate malevolence

Thanksgiving- grateful acknowledgement of benefits and favors, divine kindness

-act of giving thanks, a celebration

Power- ability to act, strength, might, force, sustain energy, sovereignty

Strength- power, vigor, force (moral power, firmness, courage)

-inherit capacity to manifest energy, endurance, resistance

Might- superior power, strength, force; capacity to accomplish

Knowledge- awareness of facts, truths, principals from study or investigation

-discernment, comprehension, understanding

Understanding- comprehension, interpretation, intelligence, discernment

-ability to learn, judge, make decisions

Wisdom- understanding, enlightenment- quality of truth and righteousness

-godly insight, discernment

Mercy- forbearance- compassionate, discretionary pardon

-Christian grace for atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, our incredible Lord and Savior

Counsel- opinion of judgment of conduct, deliberate, advise

-exchange advice, ideas, opinions

Blessing- special favor, mercy, benefit (gift from God) consecrate, sanctify

- bestow good, approval, good wishes

Riches- wealth, abundant valuable assets, possessions, resources, means; powerful

Temperance- habitual moderation; total abstinence

Fear- apprehension, terror, alarm, trepidation; painful, emotional experience

Awe- an overwhelming feeling of reverence, admiration towards that which is grand, powerful

Revelation- God’s disclosure of Himself and His will, unveiling

Glory- very great praise, honor, distinction, admiration—

-worshipful thanksgiving, especially to our amazing, incredible Father and His Son

Salvation- act of saving from harm, risk, loss, destruction;

--freedom from the effects of the fall of man; ushering man into presence of God

Overcome- to prevail over in conflict with opposition, temptation

Victory- triumph over enemy, a conquest

Sharing- to distribute, divide; take part in ownership or knowledge of another;

-to give, offer one’s possession

Teaching- to communicate precepts or doctrines with others; to inform, enlighten, tutor, train; - impart information

Witness-see, hear, know, testify,testimony,observe, confirmation, substaniation

Bible-Study- an effort, application to cultivate Bible facts, truths; an examination of the Scripture for the mind to acquire knowledge of God’s will for life as set down by inspiration – a daily obligation for all

- John 17:3 – this is eternal life, to intimately know the Father and the Son