06 Jun The Biblical Principle of First #1

Biblical Principle First Overview

Dr. William Holman delivers a powerful message on understanding God’s economic principles after completing a 10-week series on Kingdom Economy. This transitional sermon explores the biblical principle of ‘first’ as God’s love language, emphasizing how believers must navigate between two kingdoms – the world’s economy and Heaven’s economy. Drawing from Jesus’ high priestly prayer in John 17, Dr. Holman explains that while Christians live in the world, they are not of it, comparing our earthly experience to watching a movie while building an eternal ark of protection. He challenges the notion that God wants His children poor, referencing Proverbs 13:22 about leaving inheritances for children and grandchildren. The sermon emphasizes that God desires both spiritual righteousness and material prosperity for His people, but warns against wealth born from lust versus wealth born from love. Using Noah’s ark as a metaphor, Dr. Holman illustrates how believers must prepare by building Kingdom economy principles in their lives, creating protection during turbulent times while the ungodly systems collapse around them.

Biblical Principle First Outline

• 0:00 – Transitioning from Kingdom Economy Series: Introduction to shifting from 10-week kingdom economy teaching to the biblical principle of first.
• 3:00 – Two Kingdoms Operating on Earth: Explanation of world’s government versus Kingdom of Heaven government and our dual citizenship.
• 8:00 – Personal Testimony of Financial Transformation: Dr. Holman shares how following biblical principles transformed his family’s financial situation.
• 12:00 – God Wants You Wealthy and Righteous: Biblical evidence that God desires both material prosperity and spiritual growth for believers.
• 18:00 – First as God’s Love Language: Introduction to the principle of putting God first in all areas of life and finances.
• 22:00 – Living in the World but Not of It: Analysis of John 17:14-15 and Jesus’ prayer for believers to remain protected while in the world.
• 28:00 – The Noah’s Ark Principle: How believers must build their own economic ark of protection for coming tribulations.

Scripture References

John 17:14-15, John 16:33, Proverbs 13:22, Matthew 6:13, 2 Peter 1:1-4, 3 John 1:2

Key Takeaways

• God operates both a worldly economy and a heavenly economy, and believers must understand and participate in both systems effectively.
• The biblical principle of ‘first’ serves as God’s love language, requiring believers to prioritize Him in all financial and life decisions.
• God desires His children to be wealthy and leave inheritances to their grandchildren, not to remain poor while ungodly systems prosper.
• Wealth born from love and godly principles brings no sorrow, while wealth pursued from lust leads to spiritual destruction.
• Like Noah building an ark, believers must construct their own economic protection system through kingdom principles before tribulation comes.
• Christians will experience trials and tribulations but should view them like watching a movie, knowing they are protected and will ultimately overcome.
• The wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous, and believers should prepare to receive this transfer in their lifetime.

Biblical Principle First Notes

Dr. William Holman transitions from his comprehensive 10-week series on Kingdom Economy to introduce the foundational biblical principle of ‘first’ – which he identifies as part of God’s love language. This concept forms the bedrock of understanding how believers should navigate between two distinct economic systems operating simultaneously on earth: the world’s economy and the Kingdom of Heaven’s economy.The sermon begins with the fundamental recognition that every government, whether national, local, familial, or spiritual, operates within an economic framework. Dr. Holman draws from Jesus’ teaching to ‘render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and unto God what is God’s,’ establishing that believers hold dual citizenship requiring wisdom in both realms. This dual existence doesn’t create conflict but rather provides opportunity for supernatural provision and protection.Through personal testimony, Dr. Holman shares his transformation from poverty in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to financial breakthrough through biblical obedience. His journey illustrates that when believers commit to reading Scripture and living according to its principles, dramatic economic transformation becomes possible. This isn’t merely about positive thinking or financial planning, but about aligning with divine economic principles that transcend natural limitations.The sermon powerfully addresses the misconception that God desires His children to remain poor. Referencing Proverbs 13:22, Dr. Holman emphasizes that God’s intention is for the righteous to accumulate sufficient wealth to bless not only their children but their grandchildren as well. This multi-generational thinking reflects God’s heart for establishing His covenant through financial blessing, creating lasting impact beyond individual lifetimes.A crucial distinction emerges between wealth born from love versus wealth pursued through lust. Biblical prosperity flows from hearts of giving and loving, creating value without accompanying sorrow. When financial increase stems from selfish ambition or greed, it inevitably produces spiritual and often material destruction. This principle extends beyond money to encompass all of life’s increase – joy, peace, righteousness, and goodness multiply together when rooted in divine love.Dr. Holman’s exposition of John 17:14-15 reveals Jesus’ intercessory prayer for believers living in hostile territory. While Christians remain in the world, they are fundamentally not of this world system. This creates both tension and tremendous advantage. Like Noah receiving divine instruction to build an ark before the flood, believers must construct their own economic protection systems through kingdom principles before tribulation intensifies.The Noah metaphor proves particularly powerful in current global circumstances. Just as Noah experienced the turbulence of the flood while remaining protected within the ark, believers will feel the effects of worldly chaos without being destroyed by it. The key lies in preparation – building according to divine specifications before the storm arrives. This preparation involves understanding and implementing heavenly economic principles that provide supernatural stability when earthly systems fail.Dr. Holman concludes by emphasizing that current global upheaval should be viewed by believers like watching a movie – observing events without being consumed by them. This perspective doesn’t promote indifference but rather confident expectation that God’s promises will manifest even amid chaos. The wealth currently concentrated in ungodly hands will transfer to the righteous, not in heaven but during believers’ earthly lifetime, enabling them to accomplish God’s purposes through supernatural provision.

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