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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 12:58pm On Sep 25, 2019
The debate about which is more important *Christian marriage or traditional marriage* by those who claim to be *Africans*:
Those who *genuinely belong to Jesus Christ Crucified* knows what is *marriage* according to *Christ Jesus teachings* and will manifest its physical processes and realities whether you like it or not *according to there own financial strength willingly and sincerely* not minding parental-pressures, peer-pressures, traditional/cultural-pressures, religious-pressures e.t.c. "What we have received in Christ Jesus is *freedom* hence let no man take you back to slavery" (Galatians 5:1). Christianity is a *lifestyle of freedom* that does not *impose itself upon others* and does not *inflict evil upon others who do not agree with its tenets or upon those who imbibe this LIFE*. As Christians we are only directed by Our Leader, Beginner, Finisher, Lord and God (Jesus Christ Crucified) to share/propose/present *this singular LIFE of grace* to any human being we encounter through our *lifestyle (actions and inactions)* then were necessary *use verbal expression* however anyone who rejects *the Gospel of Jesus Christ Crucified* should not be forced/cursed/abused rather *shown more love in our prayers* while we *move ahead to reach those who have never heard the gospel at-all*. Great Grace!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 4:58pm On Sep 25, 2019
Allow Him(Jesus Christ Crucified; Our GOD) to take the lead, His timing and speed is the best.

Abbah Father, we seek your mercy and grace to continue allowing you to lead us at each tick of seconds in this universe as well as trust your timing and speed to be the best for us in Jesus Name. Amen.
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 10:56am On Sep 26, 2019
Sexual intercourse in marriage must be *marital, procreative and unitive* *these 3-qualities must be met in each sexual intercourse for those whose marriage is founded on Christ Jesus check Genesis 4:1, Adam had sex with Eve then she became pregnant, having sex via the mouth does not make a woman pregnant, having sex via the anus does not make a woman pregnant, masturbating your wife/husband or manual sex does not make a woman pregnant, withrawal methods, condoms and contraceptives does not permit pregnancy. Phone text/video sex does not make for pregnancy. looking at a man/woman lustfully makes you an adulterer, Jesus Christ Our God and Lord of Our Christian faith taught us (Matt.5:27-28). hence sexual intercourse for those *married/wedded in Christ Jesus* is between the *sexual organs* not just any opening found on the body of your spouse. Our fore-fathers did not watch any pornography yet they took care of their sexual needs hence no human being on earth needs pornography for *sex education* on how to take care of their marital sexual needs. Marriage bed is sacred and should not be defiled (Hebrews 13:4). A Christian is any human being who believes in Jesus Christ finished works on Calvary, his flesh has been crucified with all abnormal desires on the cross and Jesus Christ has replaced those old fleshly desires with HIMSELF through His Holy Spirit Grace therefore I can say with *overwhelming confidence that Jesus Christ cannot have sex with His spouse in the mouth, anus, masturbation, pornography, withdrawal methods, condoms, contraceptives, artificial birth methods or birth controls and all those dirty as well as unrighteous practices imported from pornographic contents and some medical/paramedic instructors who do believe in Jesus Christ as their personal God and Savior*. Couples that are Christian can engage in any sexual style or method they agree upon as long as the penetration is between the sexual organs (penis and vagina) thus being unitive, marital and procreative. This is why Christian marriage is the only covenant allowed to be established upon the *main covenant of salvation based upon Jesus Christ finished works on calvary hence it is not for babe or growing Christians/Believers rather adult Christians/Believers based upon sound gospel of grace and truth not just by how many *groups* you belong to in the Church or your biological age or your years of attending Christian activities/fellowships/vigils/Holy-Mass/Novenas/prayer-groups/adoration-centres/Bible studies e.t.c. Apart from sex there are other critical issues that also comes up in *matrimony* that requires *grace, knowkedge of grace, knowledge of our identity in Christ, relationship with the Holy Spirit, saying sorry as well as forgiving when you are the offended party e.t.c. I pray for God's mercy and grace to help our married brethren to build their marital homes according to the Holy Spirit *will* in Jesus Name. Amen.

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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 9:23am On Sep 27, 2019
What People Say About Jesus Christ Crucified?
"And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?”
(Luke 9:18)
Some times if we listen to what people say about God(Jesus Christ Crucified), it *agrees* with His *real-essence*
While some others does not depict His real-essence
Therefore we need *an intimate personal relationship with Him in order to discover His re essence* thus He asked those who have been in relationship with him as his followers/Disciples thus "And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” (Luke 9:20)

No matter how our Christian parents, priests, pastors, brethren in the Lord, spouse e.t.c presents Jesus Christ Crucified to you or prays for you, they cannot transfer their *level of faith/relationship with Jesus Christ Crucified* to you as an inheritance or by giving you handkerchiefs, sacramentals, e.t.c. They will never be involved with *the dealings of your emotions as each second ticks*. They will not be there at your side every second of life. They cannot prevent you from making your mistakes, being hurt by others, crying at deep emotional traumas, facing accidents of earthly existence, taking decisions in life or influencing the outcomes of your decisions e.t.c. Every human being therefore needs a being/person/life that dwells inside our mortal-bodies who we can ask for help, direction, encouragement, support, consolation, comfort e.t.c. with ease and without fears as well as manipulations in this our earthly existence.

Jesus Christ Crucified is the LIFE that every human being needs to face all these hurdles of earthly existence without being overwhelmed spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, financially e.t.c.

Taste Jesus Christ Crucified and see that He is Good then you cannot meet any human being at each tick of second in this life without referring him/her to THIS LIFE!!!

Abbah Father, open the eyes of our mind and give us genuine hunger by your mercy and grace to enter into an intimate personal relationship with your Son; Jesus Christ Crucified Our Lord. Amen.
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Rugsoul13: 9:30am On Sep 27, 2019
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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Acceptjesus: 9:32am On Sep 27, 2019
I just came across the teaching series of this young dynamic preacher of the gospel, thou unknown but the lord is helping him.

Try and view this teaching

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwZJFucVzA4&t=105s

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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Fammoboy10(m): 1:28pm On Sep 27, 2019
BELIEVERS DON'T PRAY TO HAVE FAITH... �

You know like some people will say, God give me faith, more faith, powerful faith...

Nooo, we don't pray like that☝

You know what we do as touching having faith; a well strengthened one? �

Oh! Uv got to see this... ������

D.L. Moody spent many hours praying for faith. He once said, "If all the time I have spent praying for faith was put together, it would be months. I thought that someday faith was going to come down and strike me like lightning. But faith did not come. Then one day I read in the 10th chapter of Romans, "....

Read on: ������

https://www.ambassadorofgrace.com/2019/07/believers-dont-pray-to-have-faith.html?m=1
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 9:07am On Sep 28, 2019
"Paul, summoned *by the will and purpose of God* to be an apostle (special messenger) of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, To *the church (assembly) of God which is in Corinth, to those consecrated and purified and made holy in Christ Jesus, [who are] selected and called to be saints (God’s people), together with all those who in any place call upon and give honor to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, both their Lord and ours*: Grace (favor and spiritual blessing) be to you and [heart] peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. *I thank my God at all times* for you *because of the grace (the favor and spiritual blessing) of God which was bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, [So] that in Him in every respect you were enriched, in full power and readiness of speech [to speak of your faith] and complete knowledge and illumination [to give you full insight into its meaning]*. In this way *[our] witnessing concerning Christ (the Messiah) was so confirmed and established and made sure in you* That you are not [consciously] falling behind or lacking in *any special spiritual endowment or Christian grace [the reception of which is due to the power of divine grace operating in your souls by the Holy Spirit], while you wait and watch [constantly living in hope] for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and [His] being made visible to all.* And *He will establish you to the end [keep you steadfast, give you strength, and guarantee* your vindication; *He will be your warrant/guarantee against all accusation or indictment so that you will be] guiltless and irreproachable in the day* of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah). *God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on)*; by *Him you were called into companionship and participation* with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." (1 Corinthians 1:1-9 amp)
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 9:24am On Sep 28, 2019
"And I lifted up my eyes and saw, and behold, a man with a measuring line in his hand. “Where are you going?” I asked. He replied, “I am going to measure Jerusalem, to see how wide and how long it is.” Then the angel who was with me went to meet a second angel who was coming toward him. The other angel said, “Hurry, and say to that young man, ‘Jerusalem will someday be so full of people and livestock that there won’t be room enough for everyone! Many will live outside the city walls. Then *I, myself, will be a protective wall of fire around Jerusalem, says the Lord*. And *I will be the glory inside the city*!’” The Lord says, “Come away! Flee from Babylon in the land of the north, for I have scattered you to the four winds. *Come away, people of Zion, you who are exiled(dwelling) in Babylon(sin, unbelief in the Gospel of Jesus Christ Crucified)*!” After a period of glory, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies sent me against the nations who plundered you. For he said, “ *Anyone who harms you harms my most precious possession(the apple of my eyes)*. I will raise my fist to crush them, and their own slaves will plunder them.” Then you will know that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies has sent me. The Lord says, “Shout and rejoice, O beautiful Jerusalem, for I am coming to live among you(indwelling LIFE of Jesus Christ Crucified inside our mortal-bodies). Many nations will join themselves to the Lord on that day, and they, too, will be my people. I will live among you, and you will know that the Lord of Heaven’s Armies sent me to you. The land of Judah will be the Lord’s special possession in the holy land, and he will once again choose Jerusalem to be his own city. *Be silent* before the Lord, *all humanity*, for *he is springing into action from his holy dwelling*.” (Zechariah 2:1-13 NLT)
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 3:17pm On Sep 28, 2019
You need *Jesus Christ Crucified* to become the *only Lord* of your life because He paid the prize for *every human being* complete salvation (physically, spiritually, psychologically, financially, intellectually e.t.c) thus "this is the grace of God that Jesus Christ tested death for every human being" (Hebrews 2:9)

There is a *cost* for *belonging to Jesus Christ Crucified 100% that is receiving as an individual what he gave to all human being on Calvary*

The Cost is:
Advantage --Eternal Life (John 1:12)
Disadvantage --Death of the flesh (Luke 14:25-33)

After considering this cost, then you are *willing and sincere* to *use this grace personally* without *any coercion or trying to impress any being, persons, religious-title-leader*

Then you declare it to Jesus Christ Crucified inside your heart and with your mouth, because He is God, He will come into your mortal-body when you are *sincere* and begins to live his holy life through you without sin in your mind/dreams or even in your body *consistently till eternity*, lead you into a deeper revelations of himself through the Holy Bible, lead you to a local Church assembly, lead you to a disciple-maker who will help you connect Jesus Christ personal revelations/teachings to you in your private and public lifestyle with ease even while facing the trials, temptations, enjoyments and pleasures of earthly living.

Check Youtube for 4-video messages titled *Not I But Christ* by Gible Akanni, *Discipleship* and other messages from the same *person*
You will be greatly helped.
Great Grace!!!

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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 1:56pm On Sep 30, 2019
"So *we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard*, or we may drift away from it. *For if the message given through angels* [the Law spoken by them to Moses] was authentic and proved sure, and every violation and disobedience received an appropriate (just and adequate) penalty, *How shall we escape [appropriate retribution] if we neglect and refuse to pay attention to such a great salvation* [as is now offered to us, letting it drift past us forever]? *For it was declared at first by the Lord Jesus [Himself]*, and it was confirmed to us and proved to be real and genuine *by those who personally heard [Him speak]*. [Besides this evidence] it was also established and plainly endorsed by God, Who showed His approval of it by signs and wonders and various miraculous manifestations of [His] power and by imparting the gifts of the Holy Spirit [to the believers] according to His own will. And furthermore, *it is not angels who will control the future world we are talking about*. For in one place the Scriptures say, “What are mere mortals that you should think about them, or a son of man that you should care for him? *Yet you made them only a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor*. For You have put everything in subjection under his feet. Now in putting everything in subjection to man, He left nothing outside [of man’s] control. But at present we do not yet see all things subjected to him [man]. *But we are able to see Jesus, Who was ranked lower than the angels* for a little while, *crowned with glory and honor* because of His *having suffered death*, in order that *by the grace (unmerited favor) of God [to us sinners] He might experience death for every individual person.* For it was *an act worthy [of God] and fitting [to the divine nature] that He, for Whose sake and by Whom all things have their existence, in bringing many sons into glory, should make the Pioneer of their salvation perfect* [should bring to maturity the human experience necessary to be perfectly equipped for His office as High Priest] *through suffering.* For *both He Who sanctifies [making men holy] and those who are sanctified all have one [Father]*. For *this reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren;* For he said to God, “I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people.” And again He says, *My trust and assured reliance and confident hope shall be fixed in Him*. And yet again, Here I am, I and the children whom God has given Me. *Because God’s children are human beings*—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. *For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil,* who had the power of death. *Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.* For, as we all know, *He [Christ] did not take hold of angels [the fallen angels, to give them a helping and delivering hand], but He did take hold of [the fallen] descendants of Abraham* [to reach out to them a helping and delivering hand]. Therefore, *it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God.* Then *he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people.* For *because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted (tested and tried), He is able [immediately] to run to the cry of (assist, relieve) those who are being tempted and tested and tried [and who therefore are being exposed to suffering].*" (Hebrews 2:1-18)
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 2:50pm On Sep 30, 2019
"Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And *now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son*. God *promised everything* to the Son as *an inheritance*, and *through the Son he created the universe*. The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the *very character of God*, and he *sustains everything by the mighty power of his command(oral and written word)*. When *he had cleansed us from our sins*, he *sat down in the place of honor at the right hand of the majestic God in heaven*. This shows that *the Son is far greater than the angels*, just as the name God gave him is greater than their names. For *God never said to any angel what he said to Jesus*: “You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.” God also said, “I will be his Father, and he will be my Son.” And when *he brought his supreme Son into the world*, God said, *“Let all of God’s angels worship him.”* Regarding the *angels*, he says, *“He sends his angels like the winds, his servants like flames of fire.”* But to the *Son* he says, *“Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. You rule with a scepter of justice. You love justice and hate evil. Therefore, O God, your God has anointed you, pouring out the oil of joy on you more than on anyone else.”* He also says to *the Son, “In the beginning, Lord, you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands. They will perish, but you remain forever. They will wear out like old clothing. You will fold them up like a cloak and discard them like old clothing. But you are always the same; you will live forever.”* And *God never said to any of the angels, “Sit in the place of honor at my right hand until I humble your enemies, making them a footstool under your feet.”* Therefore, *angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation.*"
(Hebrews 1:1-14 NLT)
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Blessedhappines(m): 4:02pm On Sep 30, 2019
Isaiah 59 vs 19 "... When the enemy shall come like a flood, the spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him."
....GOD's anointing in us is the capacity to kill thousands of devil's agents, tricks, or troubles.
.... LEARN how to enkindle your anointing
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 4:09pm On Sep 30, 2019
Blessedhappines:
Isaiah 59 vs 19 "... When the enemy shall come like a flood, the spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him."
....GOD's anointing in us is the capacity to kill thousands of devil's agents, tricks, or troubles.
.... LEARN how to enkindle your anointing
A student of Hebrew language which is the original language for majority text in the old testament has *confirmed* that this Isaiah 59:19
Actually runs thus
"When the enemy comes,
Like a mighty flood the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him".
Great Grace!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 10:24am On Oct 01, 2019
"thus says the Lord(Jesus Christ Crucified; the Creator of the Heavens, Earth and Under-world) before I formed you(as an individual, Nigeria as a country), I *knew you*, I consecrated (designed you for a distinct/exclusive/particular/unique/peculiar purpose) as a *prophet (an individual, an entity used as a mediator between two parties for effective communication and relationship)* to the nations" (Jeremiah 1:5)
As a human being created in the image of God whether born inside matrimony or outside matrimony, you are not *a mistake* and there is nothing like *unwanted pregnancy*
Fornication or adultery is SIN however there is no *pregnancy* that is a sin hence *abortion is not permitted at-all*.
Abortion is equal to *killing a prophet sent to heal a family or a nation on a particular evil/crises*, the more a man/woman/nation commits abortion; the more each of such person or entity increases the number of crisis/evil/unresolved challenges/problems within its surroundings.
Nigeria an entity is not a mistake and abortion is not permitted at-all else we cause more problems to the already existing challenges rather sincere dialogue with practical resolutions on how to effectively implement our agreements among parties will push us forward.
No matter the country you are currently settling or seeking to reside; Nigeria remains your country of origin.
"Thus says the Lord, I *alone* knows the plan I have for you (as an individual, as an entity, as a country; Nigeria), the plan of *good* not of *evil*, to give *you a future with expectations*" (Jeremiah 29:11)
The plan of God who allowed Nigeria to become a nation is *a good plan and not an evil plan* and He alone knows this plan hence *only those who knows the Lord(Jesus Christ Crucified; Our GOD) can see, agree and allow this plan of God to become a reality* through their private and public lifestyle/engagements even when the present predominant occurances consistently contradicts this *vision of God's will for us as individuals and as a nation*.
It is good to review how far we have travelled as individuals and as a country; Nigeria, define our achievements and mistakes then come up with better strategies to match towards higher grounds however *insulting ourselves as individuals, followers or leaders can never proffer solutions rather increase injuries, hopelessness, suicides and chaos*.
"Those born of the Spirit (understands and manifest Spiritual fruits/things), those born of the flesh (understands and manifests fleshly fruits/things)" {John 3:6}
Great Grace!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 8:43am On Oct 02, 2019
"Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us."
(Ephesians 2:18 NLT)
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 10:27am On Oct 03, 2019
Good Morning,
Hope your night-rest was blissful...

A Brief on Christ Jesus:
If Christ Jesus Crucified is *the BEING* now living inside any man or woman who *has believed the Gospel*, such a person cannot *produce any sin at all whether inside the mind/heart or with the mouth or with any part of the body* because *Christ Jesus Crucified cannot manifest/produce sin* (Galatians 2:7) thus "Inside Him, we live, move and have our being/existence" (Acts.17:28), "what is born of the flesh will produce fruits of the flesh (Gal.5:19-21) and what is born of the Spirit (of Jesus Christ Crucified) will produce fruits of His Holy Spirit (Gal.5:22-23)" {John 3:6} consistently from the *moment we first heard and believed* the unadulterated Gospel of Jesus Christ Crucified thus "His name shall be called Jesus; because *He will deliver* his brothers and sisters from *their sins*" (Matthew 1:21), "...for this reason was *the Son of Man revealed* in the human-nature/flesh; to *destroy the works of the devil (living in the flesh; flesh is not the same thing as our human skin)*" {1 John 3:5-10}, "Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman(caught in the act of adultery/sin), “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” She answered, No one, Lord! And Jesus said, I do not condemn you either. *Go on your way* and *from now on sin no more*. Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. *If you follow(believe) me, you won’t have to walk in darkness(sin/unbelief in my gospel)*, because *you will have 'the light' that leads to life*.” (John 8:10-12), "Now on the final and most important day of the Feast, Jesus stood, and He cried in a loud voice, *If any man is thirsty(desires to be filled with the fullness of His Creator and comprehensive understanding of His earthly existence/purpose)*, let him *come to Me and drink!* He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow *[continuously]* springs(thoughts, emotions, ideas, desires, words, imaginations) and rivers(actions, manifestations, behaviours, decisions, habits, characters, lifestyle) of *living water(Godliness, Holiness, Righteousness, Justice, Sanity, Love, Mercy, Faith, Truth, Peace, Purity e.t.c)* But He was speaking here of *the Spirit*, Whom those who believed (trusted, had faith) in Him were afterward to receive. For *the [Holy] Spirit* had not yet been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified (raised to honor through his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension)." {John 7:37-39}, "You have been made *whole/cleansed/pure/healed/forgiven/complete* by the words(Gospel) you heard" {John 15:3}, "If *I had not come and spoken to them*, they would not be guilty of sin [would be blameless]; *but now they have no excuse for their sin*." (John 15:22)

There is no amount of sin any man or woman has committed or will commit in the future *that cannot be forgiven by Jesus Christ* and there is no amount of *personal-righteousness* by any human being in the heavens, earth or under-world that can *please God* unless such person believes in Jesus Christ thus "...this is my beloved Son, in whom *I am well pleased*...Listen to Him" (Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:5).

Sincerely and willingly (ready to bring 100% commitment in your relationship with HIM by seeking His mercy and grace) ask Jesus Christ Crucified to *become the Lord in your whole being(spirit, soul and body) now, any-time or anywhere you become thirsty but do not waste this moment of grace/salvation because biological death or Jesus second-coming can happen any moment from now* by then the opportunity to make this decision will be *unavailable*.

Abbah Father, we seek *your mercy and grace* to hear, read, believe and share the *unadulterated gospel of Jesus Christ Crucified; your dearly beloved Son* in this generation through the unlimited manifestations of your Holy Spirit in Jesus Name. Amen.

Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 2:38pm On Oct 03, 2019
Seeing reality rightly makes all the difference. In the first chapter of Ephesians, the apostle Paul describes the staggering reality that would change the way the Ephesian believers would see things forever. We need to see this reality and live in light of it, too. Whether you are currently waiting in a queue to board the train/bus/plane at a terminal/bus-stop, struggling to get comfortable in a hospital bed in Nigeria or abroad, or sweating as you peddle your rickshaw in hardwork/smart-work, this reality governs your life.

Everything — in heaven, on earth, past, present, future — comes into crystal clear focus in Ephesians 1:9–10:

[God is] making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.

There’s nothing in the cosmos that is outside of God’s grand plan, and that makes it a thrill *to be alive to him wherever you are* in the world, and whenever you are in history.

....Gloria Furman.....
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 6:40am On Oct 04, 2019
"The only thing I can boast about is the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom the world is crucified to me, and I to the world. It does not matter if a person is circumcised or not; what matters is for him to become an altogether new creature. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, who form the Israel of God.
I want no more trouble from anybody after this; the marks on my body are those of Jesus. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, my brothers. Amen."
(Galatians 6:14-18)
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 6:45am On Oct 04, 2019
"Brethren, if any person is overtaken in misconduct or sin of any sort, you who are spiritual [who are responsive to and controlled by the Spirit] should set him right and restore and reinstate him, without any sense of superiority and with all gentleness, keeping an attentive eye on yourself, lest you should be tempted also."
(Galatians 6:1 amp)
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 7:46am On Oct 04, 2019
"Brethren, if any person is overtaken in misconduct or sin of any sort, you who are spiritual [who are responsive to and controlled by the Spirit] should set him right and restore and reinstate him, without any sense of superiority and with all gentleness, keeping an attentive eye on yourself, lest you should be tempted also. Bear (endure, carry) one another’s burdens and troublesome moral faults, and in this way fulfill and observe perfectly the law of Christ (the Messiah) and complete what is lacking [in your obedience to it]. For if any person thinks himself to be somebody [too important to condescend to shoulder another’s load] when he is nobody [of superiority except in his own estimation], he deceives and deludes and cheats himself. But let every person carefully scrutinize and examine and test his own conduct and his own work. He can then have the personal satisfaction and joy of doing something commendable [in itself alone] without [resorting to] boastful comparison with his neighbor. For every person will have to bear (be equal to understanding and calmly receive) his own [little] load [of oppressive faults]. Let him who receives instruction in the Word [of God] share all good things with his teacher [contributing to his support]. Do not be deceived and deluded and misled; God will not allow Himself to be sneered at (scorned, disdained, or mocked by mere pretensions or professions, or by His precepts being set aside.) [He inevitably deludes himself who attempts to delude God.] For whatever a man sows, that and that only is what he will reap. For he who sows to his own flesh (lower nature, sensuality) will from the flesh reap decay and ruin and destruction, but he who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint. So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good [morally] to all people [not only being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage]. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith [those who belong to God’s family with you, the believers]. See with what large letters I am writing with my own hand. [Mark carefully these closing words of mine.] Those who want to make a good impression and a fine show in the flesh would try to compel you to receive circumcision, simply so that they may escape being persecuted for allegiance to the cross of Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). For even the circumcised [Jews] themselves do not [really] keep the Law, but they want to have you circumcised in order that they may glory in your flesh (your subjection to external rites/traditions). But far be it from me to glory [in anything or anyone] except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah) through Whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world! For neither is circumcision [now] of any importance, nor uncircumcision, but [only] a new creation [the result of a new birth and a new nature in Christ Jesus, the Messiah]. Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! From now on let no person trouble me [by making it necessary for me to vindicate my apostolic authority and the divine truth of my Gospel], for I bear on my body the [brand] marks of the Lord Jesus [the wounds, scars, and other outward evidence of persecutions—these testify to His ownership of me]! The grace (spiritual favor, blessing) of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Anointed One, the Messiah) be with your spirit, brethren. Amen (so be it)."
{Galatians 6:1-18 amp}
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 9:01pm On Oct 04, 2019
Masturbation involves squeezing/stimulation of the sexual organs of a human being by himself or herself in order to attain sexual satisfaction. It involves a mind focused on *sexual fantasy (mental sexual engagements/agreement to derive pleasure)* before any human being can engage in this physical stimulation/squeezing of the genitals. Sexual urge is not the same with sexual fantasy. Sexual urge is *the desire to have sexual intimacy with or without any image/person(spouse or sex-partner) or sexually provoking objects in view* thus it can come into any human mind *without pre-meditated invitation or circumstance*. Sexual urge is not a sin because you cannot control when it comes but you can define how long it stays. Sexual fantasy is premeditated focus on sexual thoughts/acts/images/engagements/objects without squeezing or stimulating your sexual organs. For those married sexually fantasizing about *their own spouse* there is no sin however any person(man or woman) sexually fantasizing about any man/woman/image/video/object which is not your matrimonial spouse; it is a sin(lust) as defined by Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:27-28). Sexual intimacy in a matrimonial union involves sexual fantasy between a man and a woman towards each other and sexual penetration of each others sexual organs open to procreation and pleasure(Genesis 2:25, Genesis 4:1). Masturbation is sin both for married and unmarried persons. Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 10:35am On Oct 05, 2019
Sincere, Willing, Deliberate and Determined acceptance of the Gospel of Grace in Jesus Christ Crucified *puts to death the old-man/flesh* which can sin/lust/confusion/unbelief/self-righteousness/anxieties/depressions/suicide-thoughts/mundane-fear
thus
"As many as there are who received HIM, who BELIEVED IN HIS NAME, HE GAVE POWER(NEW-LIFE, SEED, NEW-NATURE) to become SONS OF GOD, those born not of the *will of the flesh(that of emotions, reasoning and logic without the Holy Spirit)*, nor of the will of man(that of biological Parents) but those born of the Spirit of God" (John 1:12-13)
GREAT GRACE BRETHREN!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 6:00pm On Oct 05, 2019
Matthew 5:43-48 The Message (MSG)
43-47 “You’re familiar with the old written law, ‘Love your friend,’ and its unwritten companion, ‘Hate your enemy.’ I’m challenging that. I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves. This is what God does. He gives his best—the sun to warm and the rain to nourish—to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty. If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that.

48 “In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.”
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 7:09pm On Oct 05, 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.
Yes, we have our own issues to straighten up as Roman Catholics however it still remains a *privilege* to born into *Roman Catholicism*
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 7:15am On Oct 06, 2019
"The Lord(Jesus Christ Crucified) will accomplish that which concerns me/you; Your mercy, grace and loving-kindness, O Lord, endure forever—forsake not the works of Your own hands." (Psalm 138:8 )
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 9:02am On Oct 06, 2019
When a man or woman experiences personally the true love of Jesus Christ Crucified then he/she can give it to others. No one can give what he/she does not have. For any person to have the genuine love of God, he/she must experience the *seen and unseen power of Jesus Christ Crucified on Calvary and His Resurrection Life personally and intimately* with all sincerity, willingness and determination* just like Paul defined in Philippians 3:10 thus "[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope]" and Jesus stated thus "And He said to all, If any person wills to come after Me, let him deny himself [disown himself, forget, lose sight of himself and his own interests, refuse and give up himself] and take up his cross daily and follow Me [cleave steadfastly to Me, conform wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying also]." (Luke 9:23 amp), "....So then, any of you who does not forsake (renounce, surrender claim to, give up, say good-bye to) *all that he has* cannot be My disciple." (Luke 14:25-33). Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by Bejusttoall: 5:53pm On Oct 06, 2019
Happy Sunday all

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Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 9:43pm On Oct 06, 2019
1 Corinthians 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 2:3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 2:4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: 2:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 2:7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 2:8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 2:11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 2:12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. 2:13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 2:15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 2:01pm On Oct 07, 2019
"Inside HIM(Jesus Christ Crucified; Our GOD), we live, inside HIM we move, inside HIM we have our being/existence" (Acts.17:28)
Great Grace Brethren!!!
Re: The Christian Chatbox ( sticky) by ochibuogwu5: 2:14pm On Oct 07, 2019
Do not give what is *sacred/holy* to dogs and do not throw your *precious-values* before pigs or they will trample them under foot and turn against you and fight you" (Matthew 7:6)

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