Proton Believers

Chapter 6 6 Setting New Standards

e derive our word prototype from the Greek word proton. A prototype is a model. It is a standard. Proton believers set new standards. They raise up models for future generations to follow. A prototype is a paradigm. It is a pattern. Proton believers are pattern believers. Proton churches are pattern churches. W A pattern is something that can be duplicated. Proton believers live a lifestyle that can be duplicated in other places. They are looked to by others as models of Kingdom living. They release the blueprints that men can see to build their lives and ministries according to the heavenly pattern. David was a proton believer. He released a pattern of worship. Abraham gave us a pattern concerning faith. Samuel released a pattern concerning the prophetic. Joshua gives a pattern of warfare. Elijah gives a pattern of prayer. Daniel gives us a pattern for dreams and visions. Jesus is our Pattern for being sons and daughters of God. He is the Perfect Pattern of heaven on earth. Paul is a pattern apostle. Proton believers are people of conviction. They are people of passion and zeal. They are not double minded. They know what they believe and are convinced it is

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