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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 4:07pm On Apr 24, 2019
"For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ], from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name [God—the first and ultimate Father]. May He grant you out of the riches of His glory, to be strengthened and spiritually energized with power through His Holy Spirit in your inner self, [indwelling your innermost being and personality], so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through your faith. And may you, having been [deeply] rooted and [securely] grounded in love, be fully capable of comprehending with all the saints (God’s people) the width and length and height and depth of His love [fully experiencing that amazing, endless love]; and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself] in Jesus Name. Amen. {Ephesians 3:14-21 amp}
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 4:29pm On Apr 24, 2019
Sound/Balanced Gospel of Grace teaches *only about Jesus Christ as God and Lord from Genesis to Revelation{the whole bible}*
thus
"Then beginning with Moses and [throughout] all the [writings of the] prophets, He explained and interpreted for them the things referring to Himself [found] in all the Scriptures" {Luke 24:27 amp}

It burns within the hearts of those who teach/hear it
thus
"They said to one another, “Were not our hearts burning within us while He was talking with us on the road and opening the Scriptures to us?" {Luke 24:32 amp}

it removes *all fears* and propels human beings towards *righteous actions*
thus
"They got up that very hour and went back to Jerusalem, and found the eleven [apostles] gathered together and those who were with them, saying, “The Lord has really risen and has appeared to Simon [Peter]!” They began describing in detail what had happened on the road, and how Jesus was recognized by them when He broke the bread." {Luke 24:33-35 amp}

There is a *unique revelation or spiritual insight or deeper understanding* about *the real knowledge of Jesus Christ* that He{Jesus Christ} releases to those who expose themselves to his body and blood* in the Holy Mass, Tabernacle, Chapel of Adoration, Holy Communion, Eucharistic Adoration Centers, His written WORD{Holy Bible}, Sound Gospel Messages and songs
thus
"And it happened that as He reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them. 31 Then their eyes were [suddenly] opened [by God] and they [clearly] recognized Him; and He vanished from their sight."
{Luke 24:30-31 amp}

Father, by faith in Christ Jesus we declare thus *as long as the earth endures*, may the seed of unadulterated gospel never depart from us and may the harvest of unadulterated gospel never cease in our lives through the unstoppable manifestations of Your Holy Spirit in Jesus Name. Amen.
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Fammoboy10(m): 5:03pm On Apr 24, 2019
THE DEEDS OF GOD :

*They said evil comes from God: I said no
*They said God is a despot: I said no
*They said God is not that good at sometimes: I said no. God is good all the time.

You see, some People were led, and were brought up under an Ideology where out of lack of knowledge and understanding, God was portrayed to be a destroyer and a tyrannical ruler (a despot). They were raised with the mindset that all the earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, epidemics, tsunamis and famines that have ravaged lives, cities and even nations are “the deeds of God. However, a thorough understanding...

Read on:

https://ambassadorofgrace..com/2019/02/the-deeds-of-god.html

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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:05pm On Apr 25, 2019
I will make me heart
your dwelling place,
I will build your throne
in my heart....
Come Father,
Come Son,
Come Holy Spirit...
Come and take your place in *my life*. Amen.
Praying and singing...
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 4:02pm On Apr 25, 2019
So many people are undergoing trials, sufferings, financial-lack, sickness, difficulties, pains, suppression, depressions, intimidation, manipulations e.t.c around our environments even in the slums but non of these is AN EXCUSE TO CHOOSE *sin*, sinful lifestyle, sinful business, sinful appearances/fashion, sinful relationships, prostitution, adultery, lesbianism, homosexuality, gay, transgender, concubinage{2nd/3rd wife or 2nd/3rd husband}, drug-peddling, yahoo-yahoo, armed-rubbery, assassin, kidnapping, political-frauds/manipulations/lies/deceits, double-taxation, racism, human slavery, child-trafficking, sexual-molestation, pedophile, rape, abortions, examination malpractices, selfishness, laziness, self-pity, 419, fraudsters, stealing, lies, conspiracies/blackmail, diabolical manipulations, embezzlement of public-funds, gambling/betting, ponzi-scheme biz, *fake-pastor/prophet/priest*, idolatry, witch-crafty, occultism, using charms{juju} for business, celebrating sexual immorality/nudity under the guise of fashion/modelling, exalting lust/evil/sin/wickedness and get-rich-quick scheme under the pretext of entertainment {Nollywood, Hollywood, Ghanaian movies, Bollywood, Zeeworld, Music Videos e.t.c}.

Remember whatever any man/woman/boy/girl sows he/she shall reap {Gal.6:7} unless there is *immediate repentance* if you are opportune to be alive after committing that sin because people like Ananias and Sapphira were not opportune to repent later but died *instantly at the point of sin*(Acts.5:1-11) hence let no man/woman take the mercy and grace of God for *granted*. Jesus Christ Our God and Lord is also going to judge *every human being* after we spend this *earthly life* and he has passed through all these *uncomfortable situations even something much more excruciating* through his sufferings and gruesome murder on Calvary thus
"Because he himself was tested by what *he suffered*, he is *able to help those who are being tested*" {Hebrews 2:18}

and having passed through this earth in a more *excruciating torments*, he said "There is NO EXCUSE FOR SIN" {John 15:22}

Because He has given us his mercy and grace from His throne of Grace to help us in this time of need {Hebrews 4:16}

and He is always before the Father interceding for us *every tick of time* so that anyone who comes to God through him at any point in time or location will be saved {Hebrews 7:23-25}

Do not say *everybody is doing it or committing sin* because in every age and generation, the Holy Spirit keeps *people undefiled or without sin* by himself{Malachi 1:11} thus "He came to his own but they did not accept him, but to them that *did receive him and believed in his name* He gave *authority* to become the children of God" {John 1:11-12}. In the old testament, they are called the 7000 remnants within the times of Elijah {1 Kings 19} and in Romans 11:4-6, Paul confirms these set of people are *alive in every age* despite *the seeming noise about sin and evil* even in this 21st century because he said that He will keep them Holy and without sin till Jesus Christ comes again by his own mercy and grace {1 Cor.1:8, John 14:16}

What do we need to do?
from our hearts call upon THE LIVING GOD no matter how *painful/tormenting/fearful/disgracing/hopeless* our current situation appears, "Abbah my Father, I have come to your throne of Grace seeking mercy so that you may release Grace to help me in this time of need" as your word declared in Hebrews 4:16 in Jesus Name. Amen.

There is *enough provision for everything* any human being needs inside *God's Grace* and nobody can exhaust his/her own provisions of grace on this earth till Jesus Christ comes again thus the HOLY SPIRIT confirmed to Paul "MY GRACE is SUFFICIENT FOR YOU" {2 Cor.12:9}.

His provision for us is not for one day or moment but daily thus "Blessed be the Lord, who provides for us day after day; God is our salvation" {Psalm 68:19}

Father of all grace, we come to your throne of grace with faith asking for your mercy so that your grace may be released to us to help us in this time of need through the unlimited manifestations of your Holy Spirit in Jesus name. Amen.

Give us grace to follow,
abundant grace to follow,
we need your grace to follow,
Your grace is enough for us. Amen.
Praying and singing....

BELIEVE, IT IS DONE...{"It is settled" John 19:30}
Engage yourself in songs of thanksgiving because He has done it,
Engage yourself in any actions/works/job/thoughts *righteous, holy, excellent, pure, noble {Philippians 4:8} as he unfolds HIS MIRACLES UPON YOU!!!
GREAT GRACE BRETHREN!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 4:24pm On Apr 25, 2019
The righteous standard of God has not changed {2 Timothy 2:19}
It will not change for this generation
it will not change for the next generation
it is the same *forever*
it is still 100% Holiness *only found inside Jesus Christ*
We do not need to add anything to it
We do not need to remove anything from it.
Jesus Christ has *freely given this grace of 100% holiness to every human being* which is his death on Calvary and his resurrection from the dead.
It is left for you and me to accept *this grace*.
The earlier we accept *salvation in Christ Jesus* the better for our individual lives because we can only do the work of him who sent us during the day, once it is night(biological death), we shall not be opportuned to work...{John 9:4}
May the Holy Spirit quicken our hearts unto collaboration with His grace of salvation, growth in grace and knowledge of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 4:49pm On Apr 25, 2019
YOU WANT TO COME OUT OF SEXUAL SIN?
I saw your comment and prayer on a post concerning masturbation, By his grace the Holy Spirit has used me to help so many girls/women or boys/men to come out of masturbation and this is the secret, pray to God for *mercy and grace* every day and every moment you remember *sexual-arousal* whether you are sitting, walking, talking, eating e.t.c. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you grace to study your Holy Bible every day, when you are active not when you are feeling sleepy. You can start with John's Gospel chapter 1 today, tomorrow chapter 2, and the next; each day pray with any verse(s) that inspires you from the chapter you read until you feel inner confidence that God has heard you, go about your normal daily activites or sleep. No matter what you see in your dream or even if you fall back to it after a while of abstinence, do not give up on seeking God's mercy and grace from his throne of Grace according to Hebrews 4:16, studying your Holy Bible everyday and praying with the inspiring passages from the Holy Spirit, listen to gospel messages/songs, attend bible studies frequently in your fellowship, prayerfully delete every porn-pix/videos/magazines/musics/novels/friendships/relationships/wall-pictures/toys/dressing-underwears e.t.c around you. masturbation is *destroyed in your life forever* and you are completely free from *sin thus Jesus said to those who believed in Him "if you *continue* in my word, then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free" {John 8:31-32}. Great Grace Dear!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 5:06pm On Apr 25, 2019
Receive Grace to study, understand, believe and willingly obey the word of God according to Jesus Christ teachings with effortless ease today 25th April, 2019 and everyday of your life on earth under the Holy Spirit influence in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.

The Death and Resurrection of Lazarus
1 Now a certain man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village where Mary and her sister Martha lived. 2 It was the Mary who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. 3 So the sisters sent word to Him, saying, “Lord, he [our brother and Your friend] whom You love is sick.” 4 When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death; but [on the contrary it is] for the glory and honor of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified by it.” 5 Now Jesus loved and was concerned about Martha and her sister and Lazarus [and considered them dear friends]. 6 So [even] when He heard that Lazarus was sick, He stayed in the same place two more days. 7 Then He said to His disciples, “Let us go back to Judea.” 8 The disciples said to Him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Jews were only recently going to stone You, and You are [thinking of] going back there again?” 9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours [of light] in the day? Anyone who walks in the daytime does not stumble, because he sees [by] the light of this world. 10 But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because there is no light in him.” 11 He said this, and after that said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him.” 12 The disciples answered, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.” 13 However, Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was referring to natural sleep. 14 So then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. 15 And for your sake I am glad that I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.” 16 Then Thomas, who was called Didymus (the twin), said to his fellow disciples, “Let us go too, that we may die with Him.”

17 So when Jesus arrived, He found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away; 19 and many of the Jews had come to see Martha and Mary, to comfort them concerning [the loss of] their brother. 20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went to meet Him, while Mary remained sitting in the house. 21 Then Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 Even now I know that whatever You ask of God, God will give to You.” 23 Jesus told her, “Your brother will rise [from the dead].” 24 Martha replied, “I know that he will rise [from the dead] in the resurrection on the last day.” 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the Resurrection and the Life. Whoever believes in (adheres to, trusts in, relies on) Me [as Savior] will live even if he dies; 26 and everyone who lives and believes in Me [as Savior] will never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord; I have believed and continue to believe that You are the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), the Son of God, He who was [destined and promised] to come into the world [and it is for You that the world has waited].”

28 After she had said this, she left and called her sister Mary, privately whispering [to her], “The Teacher is here and is asking for you.” 29 And when she heard this, she got up quickly and went to Him.

30 Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met Him. 31 So when the Jews who were with her in the house comforting her, saw how quickly Mary got up and left, they followed her, assuming that she was going to the tomb to weep there. 32 When Mary came [to the place] where Jesus was and saw Him, she fell at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 When Jesus saw her sobbing, and the Jews who had come with her also sobbing, He was deeply moved in spirit [to the point of anger at the sorrow caused by death] and was troubled, 34 and said, “Where have you laid him?” They said, “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus wept. 36 So the Jews were saying, “See how He loved him [as a close friend]!” 37 But some of them said, “Could not this Man, who opened the blind man’s eyes, have kept this man from dying?”

38 So Jesus, again deeply moved within [to the point of anger], approached the tomb. It was a cave, and a boulder was lying against it [to cover the entrance]. 39 Jesus said, “Take away the stone.” Martha, the sister of the dead man, said to Him, “Lord, by this time there will be an offensive odor, for he has been dead four days! [It is hopeless!]” 40 Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you believe [in Me], you will see the glory of God [the expression of His excellence]?” 41 So they took away the stone. And Jesus raised His eyes [toward heaven] and said, “Father, I thank You that You have heard Me. 42 I knew that You always hear Me and listen to Me; but I have said this because of the people standing around, so that they may believe that You have sent Me [and that You have made Me Your representative].” 43 When He had said this, He shouted with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 Out came the man who had been dead, his hands and feet tightly wrapped in burial cloths (linen strips), and with a [burial] cloth wrapped around his face. Jesus said to them, “Unwrap him and release him.”

45 So then, many of the Jews who had come to [be with] Mary and who were eyewitnesses to what Jesus had done, believed in Him. 46 But some of them went back to the Pharisees and told them what Jesus had done.

Conspiracy to Kill Jesus
47 So the chief priests and Pharisees convened a council [of the leaders in Israel], and said, “What are we doing? For this man performs many signs (attesting miracles). 48 If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our [holy] place (the temple) and our nation.” 49 But one of them, Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year [the year of Christ’s crucifixion], said to them, “You know nothing at all! 50 Nor do you understand that it is expedient and politically advantageous for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.” 51 Now he did not say this [simply] on his own initiative; but being the high priest that year, he [was unknowingly used by God and] prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation, 52 and not only for the nation, but also for the purpose of gathering together into one body the children of God who have been scattered abroad. 53 So from that day on they planned together to kill Him.

54 For that reason Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews, but left there and went to the district that borders on the uninhabited wilderness, to a town called Ephraim; and He stayed there with the disciples.

55 Now the Passover of the Jews was approaching, and many from the country went up to Jerusalem before Passover to purify themselves [ceremonially, so that they would be able to participate in the feast]. 56 So they were looking for Jesus as they stood in the temple [area], and saying among themselves, “What do you think? Will He not come to the feast at all?” 57 Now the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that if anyone knew where He was, he was to report it so that they might arrest Him. {John 11:1-57 amp}
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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Machiaveli22: 10:32pm On Apr 25, 2019
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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Gab25: 10:32am On Apr 26, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj4FBQSa8lY just laugh...when your village people are actively on your matter.. grin
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:30pm On Apr 26, 2019
For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged [a]sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart. 13 And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, and revealed to the eyes of Him with whom we have to give account.
{Hebrews 4:12-13 amp}
Bring all your emotions to control by *studying and believing the Gospel of Jesus Christ every tick of time*
or else you will become *a slave to your human emotions and forever remain unhappy in this earth*
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:39pm On Apr 26, 2019
And now I commend you to God [placing you in His protective, loving care] and [I commend you] to the word of His grace [the counsel and promises of His unmerited favor]. His grace is able to build you up and to give you the [rightful] inheritance among all those who are sanctified [that is, among those who are set apart for God’s purpose—all believers] in Christ Jesus. Amen. {Acts 20:32 amp}
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:40pm On Apr 26, 2019
GRACE,

Your grace alone is all I plead for,

grace to serve you aright Lord {Jesus Christ}

Fresh grace to love you more. Amen.

Praying and singing...
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:42pm On Apr 26, 2019
Hail Mary,
*Full of Grace*,
the Lord is with you,
Blessed are you among women
And blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus Christ.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:46pm On Apr 26, 2019
No power of hell,
No schemes of man,
shall ever pluck me from His hands,
till He returns
or
calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I stand. Amen.
Praying and singing...
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 2:11pm On Apr 26, 2019
Lord, lift me up
and let me stand
by faith on Heaven's table-land,
a higher *grace*
than I have found
Lord plant my feet on a higher ground. Amen.
Praying and singing....
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Nobody: 5:10pm On Apr 26, 2019
JUMMAH MUBARAK.

Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 8:02am On Apr 27, 2019
Receive Grace to study, understand, believe and willingly obey the word of God according to Jesus Christ teachings with effortless ease today 27th April, 2019 and everyday of your life on earth under the Holy Spirit influence in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.

John 12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Mary Anoints Jesus
Six days before the Passover, Jesus went to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom He had raised from the dead. So they gave a supper for Him there. Martha was serving, and Lazarus was one of those reclining at the table with Him. Then Mary took a pound of very expensive perfume of pure
nard, and she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. But Judas Iscariot, one of His disciples, the one who was going to betray Him, said, “Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and [the money] given to the poor?” Now he said this, not because he cared about the poor [for he had never cared about them], but because he was a thief; and since he had the money box [serving as treasurer for the twelve disciples], he used to pilfer what was put into it. So Jesus said, “Let her alone, so that she may keep [the rest of] it for the day of My burial. You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have Me.”
A large crowd of Jews learned that He was there [at Bethany]; and they came, not only because of Jesus, but also to see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. So the chief priests planned to kill Lazarus also,
because on account of him many of the Jews were going away [from the teaching and traditions of the Jewish leaders] and believing in Jesus [following Him as Savior and Messiah].
The Triumphal Entry
The next day, when the large crowd who had come to the Passover feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, they took branches of palm trees [in homage to Him as King] and went out to meet Him, and they began shouting and kept shouting “Hosanna! BLESSED (celebrated, praised) IS H E WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE L ORD, even the King of Israel!” And Jesus, finding a young donkey, sat on it; just as it is written [in Scripture], “DO NOT FEAR, DAUGHTER OF ZION; BEHOLD, YOUR K ING IS COMING, SEATED ON A DONKEY’S COLT.” His disciples did not understand [the meaning of] these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified and exalted, they remembered that these things had been written about Him and had been done to Him. So the people, who were with Him when He called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead, continued to tell others about Him . For this reason the crowd went to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this [miraculous] sign. Then the Pharisees [argued and] said to one another, “You see that your efforts are futile. Look! The whole world has gone [running] after Him!”
Greeks Seek Jesus
Now there were some Greeks (Gentiles) among those who were going up to worship at the feast; these came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”
Philip came and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus.
And Jesus answered them, “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified and exalted. I assure you and most solemnly say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone [just one grain, never more]. But if it dies, it produces much grain and yields a harvest.
The one who loves his life [eventually]
loses it [through death], but the one who hates his life in this world [and is concerned with pleasing God] will keep it for life eternal. If anyone serves Me, he must [continue to faithfully] follow Me [without hesitation, holding steadfastly to Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]; and wherever I am [in heaven’s glory], there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.
Jesus Foretells His Death
“Now My soul is troubled and deeply distressed; what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour [of trial and agony]’? But it is for this [very] purpose that I have come to this hour [this time and place].
[Rather, I will say,] ‘Father, glorify (honor, extol) Your name!’” Then a voice came from heaven saying, “I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again.” The crowd of people who stood nearby and heard the voice said that it had thundered; others said, “An angel has spoken to Him!”
Jesus answered, “This voice has come for your sake, not for mine. Now judgment is upon this world [the sentence is being passed]. Now the ruler of this world (Satan) will be cast out. And I, if and when I am lifted up from the earth [on the cross], will draw all people to Myself [Gentiles, as well as Jews].” He said this to indicate the kind of death by which He was to die. At this the crowd answered Him, “ We have heard from the Law that the Christ is to remain forever; how then can You say, ‘The Son of Man must be lifted up’? Who is this Son of Man?” So Jesus said to them, “The Light is among you [only] a little while longer. Walk while you have the Light [keep on living by it], so that darkness will not overtake you. He who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going [he is drifting aimlessly]. While you have the Light, believe and trust in the Light [have faith in it, hold on to it, rely on it], so that you may become sons of Light [being filled with Light as followers of God].”
Jesus said these things, and then He left and hid Himself from them. Even though He had done so many signs (attesting miracles) right before them, yet they still did not believe and failed to trust Him— This was to fulfill what Isaiah the prophet said: “LORD, WHO HAS BELIEVED OUR MESSAGE?
AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM (the power)
OF THE LORD BEEN SHOWN (unveiled, revealed)?” Therefore they could not believe, for Isaiah said again, “HE HAS BLINDED THEIR EYES AND HE HARDENED THEIR HEART, TO KEEP THEM FROM SEEING WITH THEIR EYES AND UNDERSTANDING WITH THEIR HEART AND BEING CONVERTED; OTHERWISE, I [their God]
WOULD HEAL THEM.” Isaiah said these things because he saw His glory and spoke about Him. Nevertheless, even many of the leading men believed in Him [as Savior and Messiah], but because of the Pharisees they would not confess it, for fear that [if they acknowledged Him openly] they would be put out of the synagogue (excommunicated); for they loved the approval of men more than the approval of God.
But Jesus loudly declared, “The one who believes and trusts in Me does not believe [only] in Me but [also believes] in Him who sent Me. And whoever sees Me sees the One who sent Me. I have come as Light into the world, so that everyone who believes and trusts in Me [as Savior—all those who anchor their hope in Me and rely on the truth of My message] will not continue to live in darkness. If anyone hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but to save the world. Whoever rejects Me and refuses to accept My teachings, has one who judges him; the very word that I spoke will judge and condemn him on the last day.
For I have never spoken on My own initiative or authority, but the Father Himself who sent Me has given Me a commandment regarding what to say and what to speak. I know that His commandment is eternal life. So the things I speak, I speak [in accordance with His exact instruction,] just as the Father has told Me.”
(John 12:1-50 amp)
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 8:25am On Apr 27, 2019
So many people are *surprised* when they see uneducated laymen in whose Gospel teachings/
sharings, the Holy Spirit manifests much more *victory over sin*, *grace for consistent holiness, righteousness and self-control*, *genuine repentance and conversion of hardened sinners*, miracles and signs....
much more than those preachers who just went to school to study about religion/
preaching methods...
this is the answer
" The rulers, elders and scribes were *astonished/surprised* at the *assurance/
confidence* shown by Peter and John, *considering* they were *uneducated laymen*; and they *recognised* them as *associates of Jesus*" (Acts 4:13)
*sincere association with Jesus Christ* whether you passed through formal education or not makes this difference thus "and they shall be taught by GOD DIRECTLY..." (John 6:45)
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 9:03am On Apr 27, 2019
"And He(Jesus Christ) said to them, ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation.’
(Mark 16:15)
This is an instruction to *everyone* who believes in Jesus Christ as God and Lord.
Oh Christian how do we *evangelize* the whole world?
Through *words and character/attitude*
both of them are *important*
Do not shy away from any of them.
Defend the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in your dressing/fashion, write-ups, comments, the videos/pictures you download and upload on social media.
In your office, school, department, hospital, pharmacy, Church, business, neighborhood, compound, market, politics, kindred-gathering, family e.t.c tell everyone about the Love of Jesus Christ for *all human beings* that he died on Calvary so that we shall not *perish in hell because of sin* hence *everyone needs to accept Jesus Christ as God and Lord* in order to partake in this *eternal forgiveness from sin and life everlasting* no matter what their past sins looked like or their current situations/challenges/poverty/sickness/sins e.t.c looks like.
There is *enough mercy and grace* for anyone who repents on this earth.
Do not hesitate to preach the gospel to any human being you encounter in life even if he is already established in this gospel, it becomes encouragement, upliftment and renewal for his/her soul.
The gospel is the *only seed* that can make any man/woman *incorruptible* in this world filled with *corruption*(1 Peter 1:23, Phil.2:15, John 15:3) hence if you want your child/husband/wife/relations/parents/siblings/family/nation e.t.c. to be *undefiled* share/teach them the sound gospel of grace and truth in Christ Jesus *consistently(morning/afternoon/evening/night)* even as you pray for mercy and grace of God to *establish their hearts in the grace, revelations and secrets of the gospel* by the *unlimited power of the Holy Spirit* (John 17:17)
Our generation needs sound gospel of Jesus Christ much more than the people of old. Teach/share with people how to study the Holy Bible everyday on their own and commune with Jesus Christ at their place of work, school, office, business-premises e.t.c. so that they will not be distracted/deceived by their *emotions* or *trials/challenges/difficulties* or *fake gospel preachers* or *wait till general bible study periods* but rather experience a continuity in the *ever-flowing-nature* of the HOLY SPIRIT.

Father give us the grace for boldness in preaching the revelations and secrets of the sound gospel as well as the courage to accept the sound gospel in this generation in Jesus Name. Amen.
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 5:27pm On Apr 27, 2019
NO MATTER HOW DIFFICULT/PAINFUL/UNBEARABLE YOUR CURRENT SITUATION IS:

Keep asking GOD(Jesus Christ) to have mercy upon you and release his grace, love and miracles upon your life.
HE IS FAITHFUL EVERY DAY and EVERY SECOND that ticks.(Psalm 68:19 "Blessed be the Lord, who provides for us and bears our burden(sin/unbelief/infidelity/doubts/blackmail/stigmas/doubts/fears) *day after day*; GOD is our SALVATION" )

Ask Him for grace to study your Holy Bible personally everyday inorder to *know and believe Jesus Christ much more* than *our fears/troubles/burdens/sins/addictions/challenges/pains/depressions/worries/lacks/insufficiencies e.t.c. He speaks and directs people on what/who you should meet in order to get your daily meal, water, clothing and shelter without committing sin or waiting too long as well as wealth creations thus "the Lord guides/directs the steps of his righteous ones" (Psalm 1:6), "Remember, it is the Lord God who gives us *power to make wealth*" (Deuteronomy 8:18 )

Open your Holy Bible start with John's Gospel chapter 1 today, study it from verse 1-51 today when you are still active and not tired; pray with those passages that *inspires you until you are tired*, close your bible and go about your normal activities with *expectation of His miracles* then watch out the outcome thus "...for I am watching over *my word* to *manifest it*" (Jeremiah 1:12) Tomorrow study chapter 2 and continue it everyday of your life on this earth, you will be surprised at his provisons and grace to overcome times of *lack/trials/­distress/challenges*

I Decree *unmerited favours* into your life by the *unlimited manifestations* of the Holy Spirit *right now* in your life, family, marriage, business, profession, vocation, jobs, academics, your future and all that concerns you on this earth in Jesus Name. Amen.
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 7:35pm On Apr 27, 2019
LYING IS A SIN:
No Matter How Much Or To Whom.....Whether It's For Something Good Or Bad...A Little White Lie Or A Big Whopper.....It's Always A Sin....Sometimes We Lie Because We Wanna Please Our Loved Ones...It Still Is Equally Bad...Don't Frame Things Just Because You Wanna Please Them Or Want Something....Always Be True And Upfront... You Can't Ever Keep Lying Forever....What Is True Will Always Come True Out One Day...
BE KIND AND BE TRUTHFUL AND YOUR LIFE WILL BE FRUITFUL..
{MILLIE NYKES}
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Fammoboy10(m): 7:10pm On Apr 28, 2019
THIS BEAUTIFUL DESCRIPTION OF GOD BY AN 8 YEARS OLD BOY WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.

https://ambassadorofgrace..com/2019/04/see-how-this-8-years-old-boy-explained.html
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 8:20am On Apr 29, 2019
Save Yourself:

Scripture: Acts 2:37-40

Summary: The command to save yourself came on the heels of the first and greatest gospel sermon ever preached...the result was 3,000 souls coming to Christ on that day.

2Timothy.3:1-5
verse.1 This know also that in the last days, perilous times shall come.
verse.2-5 For men shall be...(this is the perverse generation)
verse.5...from such turn away. (avoid; depart; withdraw; shun; no fellowship; leave alone; do not associate)
verse.37 Now when they heard this...DO WE REALLY LISTEN?

THE PRESENT TASK
verse.40...Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
Peter says that the need was to 'save yourself'
from the present perverse generation-it was crooked then, and its more crooked, wicked and perverse now.
We opened with 2 Timothy. 3:1-5, which speaks of several features of this perverse generation...and as the end approaches, these features will be on the increase.
These are perilous times...we are here
Difficult, hard, dangerous, terrible times

THE PRESENT COMPLICATION (obstacles to salvation)
-distraction-having the mind, sight and attention preoccupied with things other than the most important (illust. Crashbox TV show' Distracting News/Nollywood/Hollywood/Zee-World/Bollywood/World-terror-news e.t.c)
-deception (listening to wrong voices)-deception can come from outside or from within

THE PRESENT GRACE
Regardless of how difficult the times are, we have the promise of His grace. Where sin abounds, grace does much more abound. (Romans.5:20)
Jesus spoke of and told us how we should live in the midst of these difficult times:
Philippians. 2:15 That he may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom he shine as lights in the world

THE PRESENT COMMAND (TASK RESTATED)
Acts 2:40 "Save yourselves (be saved) from this wicked and crooked generation". This is actually a command to be saved. It is one of several commands in scripture imploring people to be saved.
Mark 1:15 "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand, repent ye, and believe the gospel."
Acts 17:30 "And the Times of this ignorance God overlooked at; but now commands all men everywhere to repent."
Acts.4:12 "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."

We know WHY this is necessary; because of where this crooked and perverse generation is headed-
But HOW?

THE PRESENT PRESCRIPTION (directions on how to do something)
The only way out of this mess is through Jesus Christ.
Saving yourself means to willingly surrender yourself to Jesus; putting your faith in Him for your salvation.
And , He says to repent; however before salvation, several things must take place:
-Hearing the Word (Acts 2:14) don't let anyone stop you from hearing the Word
-Believing the Word
-Acknowledging your sin
-Confessing your sin
Sometimes it's simplified by saying:
-Admit you need Jesus Christ inorder to be saved from the eternal damnation coming upon this wicked/perverse generation
- Believe you need Jesus Christ
- Confess
you need Jesus Christ
God wants to cancel your sins (remission), set them aside, take them away
*forever* and *establish* the gift of His promise(the Holy Spirit) *inside you forever* as He manifests the personality of Jesus Christ and His fruits :
Peace (forgiveness)
Power (to live, to serve)
His Presence
Love, Joy, Patience, Kindness, Self-control, gentleness, trustfulness, righteousness e.t.c

THE PRESENT PROMISE
Matthew.11:28-30 Come unto me...
Romans 10:9-10 ...Thou shalt be saved
1 John.1:9 ...He is faithful and just to forgive...
Though the power that saves you is His, and His alone; the power to save yourself rests in you saying *yes* to HIM.

May the Power of God's mercy and grace from His throne of grace *convince/convict/compel* our hearts never to *have peace* until we say *YES* to the *Lordship of Jesus Christ* in our individual lives in order to be saved from *the wrath that will come upon this wicked/perverse generation* through the *irrestible manifestations* of His Holy Spirit working inside and around us now(29th April 2019) and forever in Jesus Name. Amen.
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 10:29am On Apr 29, 2019
2 Timothy 3:1-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Difficult Times Will Come”
But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times [of great stress and trouble] will come [difficult days that will be hard to bear]. For people will be lovers of self [narcissistic, self-focused], lovers of money [impelled by greed], boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane, [and they will be] unloving [devoid of natural human affection, calloused and inhumane], irreconcilable, malicious gossips, devoid of self-control [intemperate, immoral], brutal, haters of good, traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of [sensual] pleasure rather than lovers of God, holding to a form of [outward] godliness (religion), although they have denied its power [for their conduct nullifies their claim of faith]. Avoid such people and keep far away from them"
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:42pm On Apr 30, 2019
"Do not neglect the fellowship of the brethren..." {Hebrews 10:25}
When was the last time, you attended bible studies in your fellowship?
Today is another day for bible studies in *some fellowships/groups*
make up your mind to be present this evening in your own fellowship bible studies no matter how tight your evening will be or tired you will be at that time,
Just ask the Holy Spirit for HIS MERCY AND GRACE to be *present for today's bible studies in your fellowship* then watch out as He *clears your tight schedule and supplies so much strength in the midst of tiredness*
Just *a phrase/clause/word/passage* from the Holy Bible with a *deeper revelation/interpretation* from a *fellow brethren* will be the *healing/encouragement/direction/revival* you are searching/praying for all these while....
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:43pm On Apr 30, 2019
"Jesus was talking to those *who had believed in Him*, if you *continue in my word* then you are *my disciples indeed*, then you will discover/know *the truth* and the truth will *set you free*" {John 8:31-32}

When was the last time, you studied your Holy Bible *to know and believe Jesus Christ* who is Our God and Lord more?
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 2:11pm On Apr 30, 2019
"So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed." {Acts 19:20 KJV}

As long as a child of God continues to *study, know and believe the teachings of Jesus Christ* from the Holy Bible his/her spirit *must be alive in grace and faith*

Sinful living, behaviors, habits, addictions, anxieties, depressions, mundane-fears, lacks, diabolical-intimidation, financial-instabilities/lacks, pains, sicknesses e.t.c will be *overthrown/destroyed/crushed{forever} by the increasing knowledge of God's word* currently present/alive inside him/her.

Do not get scared or tired of opening your bible apps in your phone/laptops/gadgets or your hard-copy Holy Bible just ask the *HOLY GHOST FOR MERCY AND GRACE* to engage in His Words every tick of time on this earth and He will *supply the disposition/eagerness/willingness/ease/strength/understanding* thus
"Our Competence/Sufficiency does not come from us, our sufficiency/competence comes from God" {2 Cor.3:5}

Another reason why the Holy Spirit is eager to help us study/meditate on His Words is because "He is glorified when we bear fruit..." {John 15:8} and the only way to bear fruit is by *accepting His seed{His Word}* into our lives consistently thus "we are born again of the incorruptible seed of the living word of God" {1 Peter 1:23}

Father, release your mercy and grace from your throne of grace so that we may be disposed to study, know, believe, understand, teach/share and manifest the teachings of your Son in our lives by the promptings of your Holy Spirit in Jesus Name. Amen.
GREAT GRACE BRETHREN!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 2:35pm On Apr 30, 2019
Have you stopped hearing God's voice?
Have you lost connection to any of your spiritual gifts?
Are you a Christian and it sounds funny/weird to you when people say they hear *directly from GOD*?
Do you know you can hear from GOD{JESUS CHRIST} directly?
Do you feel empty/dry/stagnant in your *faith walk with Jesus Christ*?
Pick up your Holy Bible {hard-copy or apps}
Ask the Holy Spirit for his mercy and grace to engage consistently in his words from this *present time*
Take 1-chapter per day when you are *active and less busy during the day* not in the night when you are *tired and weak*
Start with the Gospel of St. John.
Chapter 1:1-51
study and pray with the verse(s) that inspires you from the Holy Spirit until you are *convinced* that those words have taken *deep-root inside your whole being{spirit, soul & body}*
Then conclude your prayers and go about your normal daily activities while asking the Holy Spirit inside your mind for *more understanding of those passage/words/phrase/clause* and its applications in your current status
Go through the 21-chapters within the next 21-days then watch out for *the revival of your faith in Christ Jesus* however do not stop/quit *your daily study and praying of the word* in your daily living whether in the good or bad times of life.

Use this to teach/help others who are facing *similar issue* around you currently thus
"Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God" {2 Cor.1:3-4 amp}.
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 2:56pm On Apr 30, 2019
Receive Grace to study, understand, believe and willingly obey the word of God according to Jesus Christ teachings with effortless ease today 30th April, 2019 and everyday of your life on earth under the Holy Spirit influence in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen.

The Lord’s Supper
1 Now before the Passover Feast, Jesus knew that His hour had come [and it was time] for Him to leave this world and return to the Father. Having [greatly] loved His own who were in the world, He loved them [and continuously loves them with His perfect love] to the end (eternally). 2 It was during supper, when the devil had already put [the thought of] betraying Jesus into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, 3 that Jesus, knowing that the Father had put everything into His hands, and that He had come from God and was [now] returning to God, 4 got up from supper, took off His [outer] robe, and taking a [servant’s] towel, He tied it around His waist.

Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet
5 Then He poured water into the basin and began washing the disciples’ feet and wiping them with the towel which was tied around His waist. 6 When He came to Simon Peter, he said to Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?” 7 Jesus replied to him, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but you will [fully] understand it later.” 8 Peter said to Him, “You will never wash my feet!” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with Me [we can have nothing to do with each other].” 9 Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, [in that case, wash] not only my feet, but also my hands and my head!” 10 Jesus said to him, “Anyone who has bathed needs only to wash his feet, and is completely clean. And you [My disciples] are clean, but not all of you.” 11 For He knew who was going to betray Him; for that reason He said, “Not all of you are clean.”

12 So when He had washed their feet and put on His [outer] robe and reclined at the table again, He said to them, “Do you understand what I have done for you? 13 You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you are right in doing so, for that is who I am. 14 So if I, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet as well. 15 For I gave you [this as] an example, so that you should do [in turn] as I did to you. 16 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, a slave is not greater than his master, nor is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you know these things, you are blessed [happy and favored by God] if you put them into practice [and faithfully do them]. 18 I am not speaking of all of you. I know whom I have chosen; but [this has happened] in order that the Scripture may be fulfilled: ‘He who eats My bread has raised up his heel against Me [as My enemy].’ 19 From now on I am telling you [what will happen] before it occurs, so that when it does take place you may believe that I am He [who I say I am—the Christ, the Anointed, the Messiah]. 20 I assure you and most solemnly say to you, the one who receives and welcomes whomever I send receives Me; and the one who receives Me receives Him who sent Me [in that same way].”

Jesus Predicts His Betrayal
21 After Jesus had said these things, He was troubled in spirit, and testified and said, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, one of you will betray Me and hand Me over.” 22 The disciples began looking at one another, puzzled and disturbed as to whom He could mean. 23 One of His disciples, whom Jesus loved (esteemed), was leaning against Jesus’ chest. 24 So Simon Peter motioned to him (John) and [quietly] asked [him to ask Jesus] of whom He was speaking. 25 Then leaning back against Jesus’ chest, he (John) asked Him [privately], “Lord, who is it?” 26 Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I am going to give this piece [of bread] after I have dipped it.” So when He had dipped the piece of bread [into the dish], He gave it to Judas, son of Simon Iscariot. 27 After [Judas had taken] the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you are going to do, do quickly [without delay].” 28 But no one reclining at the table knew why He said this to him. 29 Some thought that, since Judas [as the treasurer of the group] had the money box, Jesus was telling him, “Buy what we need for the feast,” or that he was to give something to the poor. 30 After taking the piece of bread, he went out immediately; and it was night.

31 So when Judas had left, Jesus said, “Now is [the time for] the Son of Man [to be] glorified, and God is glorified in Him; 32 [if God is glorified in Him,] God will also glorify Him (the Son) in Himself, and will glorify Him at once. 33 Little children, I am with you [only] a little longer. You will look for Me and, as I told the Jews, so I tell you now, ‘Where I am going, you are not able to come.’ 34 I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another.”

36 Simon Peter said to Him, “Lord, where are You going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now; but you will be able to follow later.” 37 Peter said to Him, “Lord, why cannot I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You!” 38 Jesus answered, “Will you [really] lay down your life for Me? I assure you and most solemnly say to you, before a rooster crows you will deny and completely disown Me three times."
{John 13:1-38 amp}
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by cactusland(m): 5:09am On May 01, 2019
The LORD will pass a judgement onto us soon (~in a few generations) if the destruction of the earth is not halted. We are meant to be stewards of the world, not an abuser pumping poison into the air and water and soil, shaving the wild vegetation, and overhunting. Already these actions of pure greed have caused untold suffering throughout the world, from the drying of crops in the Sahel, to fires in California and to overharvesting of wood and land in the Amazon and other places of the world. Unless we shake off the greed that is plaguing the earth at the moment, the LORD will punish humanity with judgement via total extinction.

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