The Core
The core to this new wineskin model is made up of the following three critical elements around which every functional layer revolves.
1. The Holy Spirit
One of the greatest untapped resources available to the Church today is the Holy Spirit. Without the empowering of the Holy Spirit, the church is virtually powerless. It's through the Holy Spirit inside us that we are able to hear God's voice. It's through the empowering of the Holy Spirit the Body of Christ is able to move in power through the giftings of the Spirit such as words of wisdom, words of knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, etc.
2. Knowledge and Understanding
God's Word says in Hosea 4:6, "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge." For God's end-time army to rise up, and to move in revelation, power and authority, it is critical to have solid knowledge and understanding in critical areas such as:
- Our identity in Christ
- Our authority in Christ
- Understanding the times
- Our commission
- Spiritual warfare
- Principles of giving
3. Community
A definition of community is: "A self-organized network of people with a common agenda, cause, or interest, who collaborate by sharing ideas, information and resources." In order for the Body of Christ to begin taking spiritual ground back from the enemy it is vital that we come together in unity.