Feb 7 2026 Saturday Teachings - Gospel Classification
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The focus was on gospel repentance. One key truth that stayed with me is that the ability to endure to the end comes from having our salvation confirmed—and that confirmation comes through genuine and true repentance.
True repentance has clear signs: a total rejection of sin and total involvement in the gospel activities of Christ. This means the gospel becomes a lifestyle, not something we practice only to avoid hell. Repentance is not temporary or situational.
There are different types of repentance—event-based repentance, conditional repentance, and emotional repentance. However, the only genuine repentance is repentance that is based on the gospel itself. It is when the seed of Christ truly enters a person. That is the repentance many of us, including myself, have received—genuine repentance. All other forms of repentance are false and must be rejected.
To know Christ is not merely to have an emotional experience or respond to a major life event, such as loss or hardship. To know Christ is to have everlasting life while still here on earth and to remain in covenant with Him through His Word. God teaches and instructs us through His Word, not through fluctuating feelings.
Feelings change. They can be influenced by spirits and by sin. But a life in Christ—a gospel lifestyle—is a constant dealing with sin within ourselves. We also discussed the spirit of sin and the life of sin. Every sin has a spirit behind it and a motive behind it, and sin always finds a way to express itself.
Sin may manifest differently in different people. For one person it may appear as masturbation; for another, it may come through dreams; for someone else, it may show itself as anger, cursing, or unforgiveness. Even if a sin is not outwardly visible, if it exists, it will eventually express itself in some way.
Because of this, it is important to understand the foundation of the gospel. The foundation of the gospel is Jesus Christ. The foundation of the gospel is also the truth of Christ and the light of Christ.
By abiding in Christ and continually praying—asking God to expose hidden spirits, mindset strongholds, and sin within us—I have learned to focus on getting right before the Lord, being clean, and walking daily with Jesus. This daily walk allows us to reverence Him, recognizing that He is a holy God.
Jesus died to accomplish the work of sanctification in us, and this is a lifelong journey. Salvation is not a one-time event; it is a continual process that lasts throughout our lives.
Another key understanding is that all this teaching is not meant just to be discussed, but to be applied to our personal lives and behavior. The foundation of Christ must be rooted in us. His truth must be written within us, and His light must be evident through us.
This is illustrated in John chapter 4, with the woman of Samaria. She went daily to draw water, but one day she encountered the Lord. That encounter changed everything. The Word was no longer just information—it entered her spirit. In one day, her life changed, and she was able to lead an entire city to Christ.
When the Word truly enters a person, it cannot be hidden. Light cannot be placed under a table. When Christ, who is the Truth and the Light, enters someone, His glory becomes visible to others.
This is what I pray for continually—morning, afternoon, evening, before and after meals, and before sleep—that the Word, the Light, the Truth, and Christ Himself will sink deeply into me. When that happens, my behavior will no longer be my own. It will be Christ living in me.
Once the Word is rooted within, its manifestation becomes natural and visible. It is authentic, not forced. Just as the woman at the well did not argue or persuade with words, people saw the truth in her and responded.
My prayer is that as Christ fully lives in me, I will naturally manifest His glory in the area He has called me to serve. It will no longer be about me—it will be Christ in me, who is my true identity.
Praise the Lord.
This understanding is becoming clearer to me now. I have read and visited these scriptures many times before, but this time it is different. When the Spirit visits—because every visitation is spiritual—the revelation from the Word opens deeper understanding. That is what made me reflect more on the woman at the well.
She left because the living water had entered her. That is why she was able to convert an entire city—yes, the whole city. That is my prayer and what I am seeking. I know the Lord is leading me in this direction, in the name of Jesus. Amen.
However, there is an important point to consider: she would not have converted the city if she had remained silent. If you do not speak, people will not hear. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. If you do not open your mouth to testify about even the smallest thing the Lord has done for you, it cannot multiply.
Sometimes we think what God has done for us is too small, too basic, or insignificant. But it is often in those “basic” things that the power of God begins to expand. Scripture tells us that God uses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise.
Human nature is insatiable—we always want bigger things, bigger visions, and greater results. There is nothing wrong with that. However, when God is building a person, He usually starts small. Many times, we fail to appreciate the little things the Lord has done for us.
If you look at the woman’s encounter, Jesus did not perform what we would call a dramatic miracle. He began with the basics. From there, He introduced her to the water of life. She appreciated that encounter, no matter how small it may have seemed, and she testified: “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did.” What may appear small to the natural mind is very great in the spiritual realm.
The same pattern appears with the children of Israel. They failed to recognize the areas where the Lord was working on their behalf. Instead, they complained and murmured—no food, no water, questioning why they were brought into the wilderness. What they failed to realize was that for forty years, they did not need to change their clothes.
Think about that. For forty years, their garments did not wear out. The color did not fade. Their shoes did not wear out, even though they walked daily. Today, we own many shoes, yet they wear out quickly. But the Lord sustained them completely, and they did not recognize it.
So the lesson is to start from the little. What you have heard, speak it. What you have received, share it—so that others can hear. This applies to everyone, in every class, and in every generation.
Just as we have schedules in our daily lives—work schedules, school runs, medical appointments, and planned responsibilities—God also has programs. These are the programs of the gospel, and we must understand them.
The gospel is our singular focus. Regardless of the class level—A, B, C, or E—the course is one: the gospel. And within the gospel, there are expectations. Scripture says the expectations of the righteous will not be cut off. Heaven also has expectations.
Every generation has its time. This is our time. As long as you are alive on earth today, this is your generation. Others lived before us and have passed on, having completed their time. Now it is our turn.
Scripture confirms this in Ecclesiastes chapter 3: for everything under heaven, there is a time and a season. Not everything happens at once. When the appointed time comes, the purpose is fulfilled.
The same principle applies to God’s dealings with humanity. God works according to times and seasons. In Acts chapter 1, when the disciples asked Jesus when He would restore the kingdom to Israel, He told them it was not for them to know the times or seasons, which the Father has placed in His own authority. God’s plans operate on divine timing.
What matters is that when the time is right, we receive power through the Holy Spirit and become witnesses—starting where we are and extending to the ends of the earth.
Today’s Topic: Gospel Classification
This brings us to the topic of Gospel Classification.
Gospel Classification is per Age, generation of human existence on earth. The gospel has life, produces fruit, brings repentance, and has derivatives—but it is also classified according to time. The gospel reveals the mind of God, and the message God gives is always appropriate for the time it is given.
What God said yesterday addressed yesterday’s problems. What God says today addresses today’s challenges. If you carry yesterday’s instruction into today without discernment, you may miss what God is doing now. Each day has its own problem, and God provides the solution for that day.
This is why Scripture tells us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding. In all our ways, we are to acknowledge Him, because His Word is new every morning.
Before a problem ever appears, God already has the solution. That is why Scripture says to trust in the Lord with all your heart and not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, because the Word of God is new every morning.
Problems arise daily, and because problems are new, solutions must also be new. Many problems linger because we continue applying old solutions that no longer fit. Every problem has a solution, but the correct solution must be applied at the right time.
It is like mathematics in school. If you do not know the correct formula, a problem that should take one minute can consume hours, days, or even weeks. But once you discover the right formula and apply it, the solution comes quickly, and you move on. This is the same principle in the things of God.
The Word of God provides solutions to problems according to time. This brings us back to the concept that the gospel is classified by time—by age and by generation. Age here refers to generations of human existence on earth.
Each generation represents a specific time. Just as we refer today to generations such as Gen Z or Millennials, generations in Scripture also represent different ages. Time speaks of age, and age speaks of generation. Therefore, gospel classification is part of time.
To illustrate this, consider communication. Today, if someone in the United States wants to send a message to someone in Belgium, there are many options—text messages, emails, social media, phone calls, and messaging apps. Communication is fast and simple.
But thirty years ago, the options were limited. Messages were sent mainly through letters, postcards, or scheduled phone calls using landlines and phone books. The purpose—communication—remained the same, but the method changed because the time changed.
This difference highlights how methods evolve with time, age, and generation. The message remains, but the medium changes.
With that understanding, Scripture becomes clearer. Hebrews chapter 1 tells us that God, in times past, spoke to the fathers through the prophets, but in these last days, He speaks to us through His Son. This shows gospel classification according to time.
Hebrews 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
Hebrews 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
In earlier ages, people heard God through prophets. In this present age, God speaks through His Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, anyone who wants to hear God today must go through the Son. Searching for voices elsewhere as a replacement is a mistake, because God has appointed His Son as the only way.
Jesus is our connection to heaven. Through Him, we hear the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—the Godhead. This confirms that the gospel is classified by age and by generation.
What is classified by age are programs. The gospel operates through programs that are assigned to each generation and time. Every age has a specific program, and each program carries expectations from heaven.
Gospel programs according to age:
1) prophetic age - prophets
2) Apostolic age - Apostles
3) Truth / Kingdom age - Teacher
The age reveals the program, and the program reveals heaven’s expectation for that generation. This is why Scripture says the children of Issachar were men who understood the times and knew what Israel ought to do.
When heaven moves, earth must respond. Heaven represents God’s initiative, and earth represents human response. But only those connected to heaven can respond correctly.
For example, in Genesis chapter 6, God revealed His program for that generation: the destruction of the earth through the flood. Noah was instructed to build an ark. That instruction was not random—it was the program of that time.
Later, when God sent Moses to Egypt, that was another program—deliverance and salvation for the Israelites. God told Moses what signs to perform and declared that He would show His power. Each move of heaven revealed God’s mind, displayed His power, and ultimately brought salvation to His people.
Those who followed the program faithfully and endured to the end were saved. Jesus confirmed this in Matthew 24, saying that the one who endures to the end shall be saved.
This is why we emphasize gospel programs. If the gospel is classified by program, then we must understand what program applies to our generation.
Gospel programs are the movements of heaven, the spiritual designs of God, and the activities of heaven established on earth according to different ages. When you understand your age, you can understand the program assigned to it.
When preachers speak about the last days or end times, they are referring to an age. And if perilous times are characteristic of this age, then there must also be a corresponding program of God for this time.
Every time has a program. The key is understanding where we are in time and aligning ourselves with what heaven is doing now.
The Program of God for the End Time
If we are truly in the last days, then there must be a corresponding program of God for this time. God does not act randomly. Just as there was a program that began creation, there must also be a program that will conclude it.
Creation itself was part of a gospel program. It was the program that established the earth. In the same way, there will be a final program that summarizes, fulfills, and brings everything to a close. God cannot simply end the world without a plan—every divine action follows a program.
So the real question is this: If we are in the end time, do we understand the plan of God for this time? Do we know God’s expectations for this generation?
Scripture tells us clearly, “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” But lack of knowledge of what?
Not merely lack of knowledge of Scripture words, but lack of knowledge of:
Who God is
How God deals with men
The programs of God in their appointed times
Those who truly know their God in their time are the ones who will be strong and do exploits. They are strong because they understand heaven’s expectations for their generation.
When God’s Program Changes
When Jesus came to the earth, He came with something new—something different from what people were used to. The problem was that many did not recognize that the time had changed, and therefore the program had changed.
This is why the Pharisees questioned His disciples for eating with unwashed hands. According to the old program, what entered the mouth was believed to defile a person. But Jesus corrected them and said that it is not what enters into a man that defiles him, but what comes out of the heart.
The issue was not that the people were evil—it was that they were operating under an outdated program. When programs change and people fail to recognize it, they remain stuck in the old while God has already moved to the new.
What Are Gospel Programs?
Gospel programs are the spiritual designs and activities of heaven (GOD) carried out on earth (MAN) through men. These programs are established for two main purposes:
Salvation
Restoration
Salvation brings man back to God, and restoration returns man to eternal life—the original state intended from the beginning.
Man in the Beginning
In the beginning, man was created in the image and likeness of God. He carried God’s Spirit, communicated freely with God, and lived under the overshadowing glory of God.
This glory was man’s power. It was why animals did not threaten him. There was no need for training or domestication—creation responded naturally to man because God’s presence rested upon him.
This same principle was seen with Daniel in the lions’ den. The glory of God overshadowed him, and the lions could not harm him.
Man also possessed eternal life, because God breathed into him the breath of life.
The Fallen Man
When man disobeyed God, he fell. What we have today is the fallen man—not fully in the likeness of God anymore.
Likeness speaks of character and behavior. A man reflects whoever he obeys. When a person lives in disobedience, anger, malice, lust, immorality, and deceit, he reflects the devil rather than God.
Although man was created in God’s image, the likeness changed through sin. This is why gospel programs are necessary—to restore man back to God’s original intention.
The Major Gospel Programs
Scripture reveals different gospel programs across time.
1. The Gospel Program of the Law
“The law was given by Moses.”
This program established a physical nation—Israel. The law and commandments gave Israel their identity as God’s people. They were set apart from other nations through obedience to the law. So Law is the establishment of the nation of God (HIS People) on Earth.
John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
2. The Gospel Program of Grace
“Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.”
When Jesus came, He introduced a new program. Grace is first coming of Christ. Grace establishes the Church born again in Holy Ghost—a spiritual people of God. Through grace, men are born again and become children of God.
However, grace alone is not the end.
3. The Gospel Program of Truth
Truth is the program that leads believers into maturity. Truth established the church, perfect church. Reflect the character of sons of God. Jesus said, “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Grace introduces you to Christ, but truth grows you in Christ. A child of God must grow into a son of God. A son is simply a child who has matured.
As long as a believer remains a child, he has no full inheritance, even though he is an heir. Growth is required.
Growth Comes by Truth, Not Fasting
Fasting can lift you temporarily, but it does not grow you. Jumping up will always bring you back down. Growth, however, takes you upward permanently.
Truth grows you in Christ. Gospel education matures you. Grace introduces, truth perfects.
Conclusion
Grace is for introduction.
Truth is for growth.
Gospel programs are classified by time to bring salvation, restoration, and maturity to man.
This teaching is only an introduction. In subsequent sessions, these gospel programs will be broken down in detail.
Assignment:
Read 1 Corinthians chapter 3 from beginning to end.
That concludes today’s teaching.
Clarification on Gospel Programs: Grace, Truth, and Growth
A student asked for clarification and requested that the written notes be brought back on the screen in order to ask questions based on what was written.
The student pointed to a statement that read: “Established the church, born again in the Holy Ghost.”
They explained that they did not fully understand what “born again in the Holy Ghost” meant and asked for clarification.
The teacher confirmed that the phrase refers to the church established through the work of the Holy Spirit—those who are born again by the Spirit of God. The clarification was acknowledged and accepted.
The student then asked about another statement: “Grace is introduction; truth is building (growth).”
After a brief clarification, it was confirmed that:
Grace introduces
Truth builds and produces growth
The student acknowledged the explanation and thanked the teacher.
Question on Grace, Truth, and Becoming a Child of God
Another student asked a follow-up question. The question was whether grace and truth are merely introductions into becoming a child of God.
The teacher explained that Christ Himself is the introduction, and grace functions at the elementary level of Christian life. Grace introduces a believer into Christ and into salvation.
To support this, the teacher referenced Hebrews chapter 6, which speaks about the elementary principles of Christ. These elementary teachings are foundational, not the full measure of maturity.
Spiritual Growth Is a Process
The teacher explained that growth in Christ is a process that takes time. Just as physical growth does not happen in a single day, spiritual maturity does not happen instantly.
A person grows physically by eating food, receiving education, and developing over time. In the same way, spiritual growth requires:
Consistent teaching
Learning
Spiritual education
This is why regular teaching sessions (such as Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday meetings) exist—to grow the spirit steadily.
Levels of Spiritual Growth
The teacher illustrated growth using levels:
If a believer is spiritually at Level B, that is their true level. Even if fasting temporarily elevates them to Level C, once the fast ends, they return to Level B, not below it.
Fasting may cause a temporary spiritual lift, but it does not permanently change a person’s level of maturity. True growth comes from truth and consistent spiritual education.
Question About Fasting
A student attempted to ask a question related to fasting, explaining that they were currently fasting and wanted clarification on the statement that fasting causes a “jump” rather than lasting growth.
Due to poor network signal, the question could not be clearly heard. After several attempts, the teacher explained that the signal issues made it difficult to address the question properly.
The teacher then suggested that the question be handled privately to ensure proper understanding.
Summary
Grace introduces a believer to Christ
Truth builds and matures the believer
Spiritual growth is gradual and requires teaching and time
Fasting may elevate temporarily, but truth establishes permanent growth
A child of God must grow into a son of God through truth
This concluded the discussion for that session.
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