1. The Divine Dynasphere

3. The Divine Dynasphere Gate 8
The Winner’s Gate
This is the most advanced level of spiritual adulthood.
This advances us to Friend of God status (Jms. 2:23).
God is glorified & the believer is blessed to the maximum under all circumstances, whether prosperity or adversity (cf. Phil. 4:11-13).
Solves the problem of capacity for life in ALL circumstances.
The greatest of all the problem solving devices (I Pet. 1:6-8).
This gives us a stabilized inner joy (John 15:7-14).

4. The Divine Dynasphere Gate 8
The Winner’s Gate
This is the Gate of Perfecting Virtue (maturity a majority of the time on our part which produces maturity in others).
The Gate of Fruitfulness.
Col. 1:28, 29 –
“teaching” (vs. 28) didaskō (G1321) – to hold discourse with others in order to instruct them; to deliver didactic discourses (i.e., systematic, categorical, exegetical teaching).
“labor” (vs. 29) kopiaō (G2872) – to grow weary, tired, exhausted (with toil or burdens or grief).
“striving” (vs.29) agōnizomai (G75) – to enter a contest; to contend with adversaries; fight; to contend, struggle, with difficulties & dangers.
“working” (vs. 29) energeia (G1753) – superhuman power; operative power.
“works” (vs. 29) energeō (G1754) (see above).
“mightily” (vs. 29) lit., “in (en) (G1722) power (dunamis).” Dunamis is inherent power.

5. The Divine Dynasphere Gate 8
The Winner’s Gate
II Cor. 3:2
I John 1:3, 4
I Pet. 3:15
“answer” apologia (G627) (eng., apologitics) – a reasoned statement or argument.
“reason” logos (G3056) – a word; embodies a concept or idea; the divine reason or plan which coordinates a changing universe (Heraclitus approx. 600 B.C.).

6. The Divine Dynasphere Gate 8
The Winner’s Gate
This is the “Evidence Testing” Gate – this is Satan’s cross-examination of the mature believer (Job is an example).
This brings maximum glorification to God.

7. The Divine Dynasphere & The Problem Solving Devices
Gate #1: The Power Gate – Solves the problem of power for living.
Gate #2: The Objectivity Gate – Solves the problem of failure (Rebound); Solves the problem of how to think clearly under pressure (Faith-Rest Drill); Solves the problem of, “Where am I going in life?” (lack of hope & purpose) (Hope).
Gate #3: The Teachability Gate – Genuine & Enforced Humility – Solves the problem of arrogance (the believer’s worst enemy).

8. The Divine Dynasphere & The Problem Solving Devices
Gate #4: The Momentum Gate (perception & application of doctrine) – Solves the problem of ignorance.
Gate #5: The Motivating Virtue Gate (occupation with Christ) – Solves the problem of relationship with God & self.
Gate #6: The Functional Virtue Gate – Solves the problem of relationships with mankind.

9. The Divine Dynasphere & The Problem Solving Devices
Gate #7: The Momentum Testing Gate – Solves the problem of direction in life.
Gate #8: The Winner’s Gate – Solves the problem of capacity for life in all circumstances.