What
is a Forerunner?
A Forerunner goes before
and enters into what God has,
then interceeds
for others to enter into it also. They are
pioneers in the Kingdom. A Forerunner is characterized by
their
motivation to reform the Body of Christ and who by grace and
revelation
are called to the ministry of preparing the church for the
Lord's return.
Personality Traits of a Forerunner
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Highly
value being guided by the Holy Spirit
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Non-conformers
in lifestyle or some other aspect of their life
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Don't
value belonging and often avoid it. They are seen by others
as outsiders
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Have
been or are being prepared for powerful ministry through a
prolonged wilderness experience
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Have
made significant personal sacrifices for the Gospel
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Have
been persecuted for their revelation of the Kingdom
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Not
afraid to confront duplicity and sin even when there are personal
costs
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Focussed
on fulfilling their call and purpose in Christ
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Love
and pursue the truth of God
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Not
afraid of change
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They
are adventurous
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Many
forerunners are gifted communicators (teachers, musicians,
broadcasters, artists, authors, journalists, filmakers)
Forerunners are
early adopters
Forerunners recognize the need for change
and adopt it quickly. They work for change through teaching, writing,
and demonstration. Martin Luther, John Wesley, and Charles Finney
were among the most well known Forerunners. Each of these men
played a role in God's reformation of the Church. Many unknown
men of God, however, recognized, supported and taught the reformation
message which spread it throughout the whole Body of Christ. Forerunners
see the path and are quick to evaluate, adopt and intrigrate new
revelation into their lives and ministry.
There are three forerunners identified
as such in the Scriptures; Elijah, John the Baptist and Jesus
Christ who was "The" forerunner. There were many more
who did the ministry of a forerunner. John the Baptist proclaimed
a "preparation" before the coming of Jesus' ministry.
Forerunners are concerned with preparation. Malachi 4:5 asserts
that God will send Elijah before the great and terrible day of
the Lord. Many scholars believe that the Lord will prepare His
Bride for His return with a company of forerunners who will prepare
and "make straight" the way of the Lord before His triumphant
reunion with His bride, the Church. These forerunner ministers
will participate in bringing about the reformation and restoration
of the Church.
A Forerunner Ministry:
- Prophetic Intercession
- Prophetic Proclamation
- Prophetic Teaching and Preaching
- Word of Wisdom
- Expose and Confront:
- hidden sin (inner or physical healing)
- traditions or dead religion
- demonic strongholds
- unbelief, idolatry, and impure motives
- worldliness
The Forerunner Army
God is raising up an army of forerunners
who will prepare the way of the Lord. The Forerunner Ministry
is a catalyst in the coming together of this army into one trained
and effective unit that will pull down every high place and lift
up every low place and make a (high)way for the Lord. (Isa. 10:3-5)
Then all Flesh will see the Glory (Jesus) of the Lord.
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