Prayer Gospel

Prayer is like the Google search engine; use the right keywords from the scriptures to get the best result (Luke 18:1; Romans 12:12; 2 Timothy 3:16; John 5:39).

Just like Google, search the scripture diligently (John 5:39) to get the right keywords for prayer e.g. armour of God (Ephesians 6:11), blood of the Lamb (Revelation 12:11) etc.

Ephesians 6:11 KJV
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

Ephesians 6:18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Parable Gospel: Act According to the Word and Not as the World

The world is like a movie and everyone is acting accordingly, with the Holy Bible as the manuscript and manual.

In order to act perfectly, the manuscript has to be studied with all diligence (2 Timothy 2:15; John 5:39), but if out of negligence and nonchalant attitude, the actors neglect the manuscript and act according to own will, they do so at their own peril (Romans 12:2).

In the end of the action film, the actors queue up in front of the judgement seat of the Director (Hebrews 9:27; Revelation 20:12) and every actor is a rewarded according to their display (Revelation 20:12; Revelation 22:12), but those who acts contrary to director’s directives are thrown out of the theater into outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth (Revelation 20:15; Matthew 24:51).

Start acting accordingly to the Director’s manuscript today! (Mark 1:15).

Gospel Truth

A single drop of truth from the epitome of truth — the word of truth (Hebrews 4:12; Psalm 119:160) erode an Atlantic Ocean of lies from the father of lies (John 8:44).

True or False?

Gospel Assignment on Prayer

For God’s own word made known before Him is also made manifest before the sight of men.

This has both literal and figurative meaning, but go find out what it means (Matthew 9:13).


Scriptural Guide:

1 Corinthians 14:2

Hebrews 4:12

Matthew 8:8

Romans 8:26, 27

Gospel Truth

Being religious and “Jesusious” are two different things entirely; while religion brings bondage, Jesus Christ brings freedom (John 8:32; Romans 8:1-2; John 8:36).

True or False?

Understanding the Ways of God

How well do you know the ways of God? Many have concluded that the ways of God is “mysterious”, but I will say that the ways of God is glorious instead. No wonder after God parted the red sea through the staff He provided for Moses, the children of Israel wondered at the mighty and glorious ways of God (Exodus 15:11). Even Moses at some certain point in time desired to know the glorious ways of God (Exodus 33:13).

We were all created in the knowledge of God to know and live in His ways, but since the fall of man in the very beginning of the creation of the world, the ways and truth of God departed man because sin came into the world and the way of man became completely different from that of God (Isaiah 55:9).

God whose very nature is righteousness (Psalm 45:7), couldn’t condole sin and so man was eternally lost from God and was driven from the presence of God by God (Genesis 3:23-24).

In Isaiah 55:8, the Lord God made us understand that His ways is different from the ways of man.

Isaiah 55:8: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.”

The things that man regard highly may not be that which the Lord esteem highly also. Things that is being mocked and ignored by men can be esteemed highly by God who has chosen the “foolish things” of this world to confound the wise and the weakest things of the world to confound the things seen mighty in the sight of man (1 Corinthians 1:27; James 2:5).

God choosing the foolish things of the world to confound the wise means we are not to overlook little things or disregard anyone because of his or her status quo. God changes times and seasons and can turn the situation of anyone around within the twinkle of an eye and a short period of time (Daniel 2:21). A child born with voice impairment can by the grace of God outgrow the problem and become a great singer; a child born with a speech impairment mocked by friends and family can become a vibrant public speaker (Exodus 4:10-11). That is just how God works. His ways is glorious but He works in mysterious ways.

Despite man deviating from the ways of God and all hope to know the ways of God lost, the Lord God love man so much that He gave man a second chance to know His ways and the second chance is Jesus who is the way the truth and the life and with Jesus, through the help of the Holy Spirit, we can know and understand the ways of God once again because it’s the Holy Spirit that teaches us the ways of God and deep things concerning the Father and the Son ( John 15:26; 14:26).

To know and understand the ways of God, you can by prayer and suplication make the request to understand the ways of God known before Him who gives wisdom and understanding to all who ask (Philippians 4:6; Psalm 25:4; James 1:5).

Written by Faithful Servant

FaithfulServant:
Gospel Assignment on Prayer

For God’s own word made known before Him is also made manifest before the sight of men.

This has both literal and figurative meaning, but go find out what it means (Matthew 9:13).


Scriptural Guide:

1 Corinthians 14:2

Hebrews 4:12

Matthew 8:8

Romans 8:26, 27

How many of us has got the answer to this riddle?

I tell you the truth, it’s a mystery (Colossians 1:26).

Application of Matthew 18:18: Whatever You Bind on Earth Will Be Bound in Heaven

Do you know that a Bible verse in scripture can have more than one meaning and application? I will say that some verses in the scripture is like a stem with different branches and leaves and Matthew 18:18 is not an exception. It all depends on the application and meanings revealed by the Spirit at that given point in time (Matthew 10:27).

Just as it is written in Matthew 18:18: “Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

This also is repeated almost verbatim in Matthew 16:19 when Jesus promised to give Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven.

As children of God, we have authority over the kingdom of darkness and over all the powers of the enemies (Luke 10:19; Psalm 91:13) and we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers in high places (Ephesians 6:12). By the power bestowed on us by Jesus and through prayer and supplication (Philippians 4:6; Ephesians 6:18) whatever we bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatever we loose also on earth shall be loosed in heaven (Matthew 18:18).

Whatever we decree on earth is also acted upon in heaven. A case study of this is Daniel in Daniel 10 when he prayed and fasted (Daniel 10:2-3) and heaven acted after being heard by God (Daniel 10:12). Though the forces of darkness waged war to prevent his prayers to be answered, but his prayer was answered eventually (Daniel 10:1-21).

The days of Daniel was in the days of old when Jesus was yet to come to the world to die for our sins and since Jesus Christ has come to die for the sins of man, no agent, demon or devil himself can wage war against the prayers of the children of God prayed in the name of Jesus because at the mention of the name “Jesus” all knees bow and all tongues confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord (Philippians 2:9-11) and there is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain and let loose (Acts 12:7; John 11:44).

Another application of Matthew 18:18, is on the authority bestowed on the spiritual heads of the church on biblical issues and disciplinary conducts. The spiritual head has the authority to humbly discipline anyone who goes contrary to the laws of the scriptures and the laws of God (1 Timothy 5:20). This authority is from God because it is God who set the spiritual heads on the positions as leaders (1 Corinthians 12:28), with Christ the overall head of the church (Ephesians 5:23).

For example when someone is placed on a church discipline, he is bound by the leadership and it’s also recorded in heaven (Matthew 18:18). That individual should not out of annoyance leave the church at that given point in time as this may attract some eternal consequences.

We have been told in the scriptures to be subject to higher powers and obey what is commanded so long it’s in alliance with the scriptures.

Titus 3:1: “Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,”

It is God who placed us under a particular church and we should not leave for trivial reasons except for situations like the church teaching that which is not in alliance with the scripture or immoralities right inside the church (Revelation 2:20).

Written by Faithful Servant

Understanding Matthew 5:5: Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

In the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”

To be “blessed” means to be happy i.e. happy are those—the meek who will inherit the earth (Psalm 37:11). To be meek means to be humble and we should not forget that Jesus Christ Himself is an epitome of humility who was God but did not consider himself to be equal with God and made for Himself no reputation but took the form of a servant obedient to the Father even till death on the cross of Calvary (Philippians 2:6-8 ). Jesus is an example of humility we all should emulate as His followers (1 Peter 2:21).

1 Peter 2:21: “For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”

Now we have known what “blessed” and “meek” means but which earth should we conclude that Jesus Christ is referring to? This present temporary earth (Luke 21:33) or the future earth of the new heavens and the new earth that will be created by God (Isaiah 65:17; 66:22; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1).

The present earth we live in was created in holiness and purity (Genesis 1:1) and our early parents — Adam and Eve dwelt in the Garden of Eden in righteousness having an intimate relationship with God until the fall of man when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and sin came into the world but the cure is Jesus (Romans 5:12).

God has promised to replaced this present sinful world with a new earth i.e. the new heavens and the new earth (Isaiah 66:22). So I ask again, could Jesus be referring to this present earth or the future new heavens and new earth or both?

Jesus was probably implying that the humble will inherit the good things of the earth. The Bible has made us understand that this earth and everything in it is temporary and we should not lay too much emphasis on it because everything we gather will perish (Matthew 6:19-20).

Matthew 6:19-20: “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:”

If Jesus taught that we should not lay treasure of what have inherited in the earth then what should be do with the inheritance from the earth of Matthew 5:5? A case study of someone who got punished for laying up treasure for himself was the rich man who laid up treasure for himself but never knew his time to depart the world had come (Luke 12:16-21).

Since the current earth will pass away (Luke 21:33), Jesus most likely was referring to the earth of the future new heavens and new earth that will be created by God after this present earth is rolled away.

The inheritance of anyone in this present earth for good conduct should be the joy and happiness that flows into the heart for doing what is right (Galatians 5:22-23). Every other form of inheritance like comfort and wealth is not for the individual alone but for the benefit of others most especially the poor and the needy (Matthew 19:21). There is virtually nothing else to inherit in this present earth because all is vanity and temporary (Ecclesiastes 1:2).

In the new heavens and the new earth, there shall be no more weeping or pain (for the old things has passed away) and the new earth shall be inherited and inhabited by the meek, saints and all who overcome sin in this present sinful world (Revelation 21:4; 2:26).

Be part of it! (Matthew 3:2).

Written by Faithful Servant

Relationship Gospel

Be careful how you treat others because when they see you, they don’t only see your face, but they see the pictures of the things you have done to them in their minds both good, bad and evil (Matthew 22:39; Proverbs 11:12).

Aahh.. Long time ...

FaithfulServant:
Application of Matthew 18:18: Whatever You Bind on Earth Will Be Bound in Heaven

Do you know that a Bible verse in scripture can have more than one meaning and application? I will say that some verses in the scripture is like a stem with different branches and leaves and Matthew 18:18 is not an exception. It all depends on the application and meanings revealed by the Spirit at that given point in time (Matthew 10:27).

Thoughtful and true

As children of God, we have authority over the kingdom of darkness and over all the powers of the enemies (Luke 10:19; Psalm 91:13) and we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers in high places (Ephesians 6:12). By the power bestowed on us by Jesus and through prayer and supplication (Philippians 4:6; Ephesians 6:18) whatever we bind on earth shall be bound in heaven and whatever we loose also on earth shall be loosed in heaven (Matthew 18:18).

Whatever we decree on earth is also acted upon in heaven. A case study of this is Daniel in Daniel 10 when he prayed and fasted (Daniel 10:2-3) and heaven acted after being heard by God (Daniel 10:12). Though the forces of darkness waged war to prevent his prayers to be answered, but his prayer was answered eventually (Daniel 10:1-21).

The days of Daniel was in the days of old when Jesus was yet to come to the world to die for our sins and since Jesus Christ has come to die for the sins of man, no agent, demon or devil himself can wage war against the prayers of the children of God prayed in the name of Jesus because at the mention of the name “Jesus” all knees bow and all tongues confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord (Philippians 2:9-11) and there is power in the name of Jesus to break every chain and let loose (Acts 12:7; John 11:44).

True, but you need to read the testimony of a young man spoken in second person - by a pastor.

If I can't share it for you(it's in PDF), I'll have to paste it here. It's a long testimony in which it wouldn't contain a post unless I create another.


Meanwhile, here's a post of mine. You can possibly find that testimony within the thread.

www.nairaland.com/3873694/how-satan-exploits-prayer-life

Jhaytee4all:
Aahh.. Long time ...




Thoughtful and true




True, but you need to read the testimony of a young man spoken in second person - by a pastor.

If I can't share it for you(it's in PDF), I'll have to paste it here. It's a long testimony in which it wouldn't contain a post unless I create another.


Meanwhile, here's a post of mine. You can possibly find that testimony within the thread.

www.nairaland.com/3873694/how-satan-exploits-prayer-life

Thanks

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Biblical Christian Quotes of the Day

Quote 1

Life with Jesus doesn't guarantee pleasure and enjoyment, but guarantees true happiness (Romans 14:17; Galatians 5:22-23).

Quote 2

Ambition without Jesus Christ is like a boat in the desert; you get stuck even when you think you have arrive your destination (John 15:5).

Quote 3

It’s better to be hated for the truth than to be loved for being a lair (John 15:18; John 3:19).

Quote 4

The best way to find love is to find God (1 John 4:8; Romans 5:8 ).

Quote 5

Nothing goes out of control when Jesus is in control (Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 10:23).

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/biblical-christian-quotes-of-day_11.html?m=1

The Difference Between Hell, Hell Fire and Lake of Fire

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/the-difference-between-hell-hell-fire.html?m=1

The Key to Living a Righteous and Sinless Life

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/the-key-to-living-righteous-and-sinless.html?m=1

Biblical Truths of the Day

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/biblical-truths-of-day.html?m=1

The Secret of a Happy Marriage

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/the-secret-of-happy-marriage.html?m=1

Gospel Truths of the Day

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/gospel-truths-of-day.html?m=1

The Secret of Effective Prayer

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/the-secret-of-effective-prayer.html?m=1

Gospel Truth

It can come to a point in life when both the praise and criticism of men will mean nothing to you, but only the reproof of God through His Word will mean everything you (Acts 5:29; 2 Timothy 3:16).

It is better to love the praise of God than the praise of men because only God deserve praise for His marvelous works (Psalm 9:1).

For criticism, that can easily lead to the slander of another if the right information is not passed across (Proverbs 10:18).

Correct, instruct and exhort rather than criticize.

More truths on www.gospelandtruth.com

Gospel Truth: Who is Satan?

A lot of us still don’t know who Satan is. Some say he is a clever deceiver (2 Corinthians 2:11), some say he is a very powerful being; some are even afraid to mention his name because of the fear they have for him (2 Timothy 1:7) but I tell you the truth, Satan is just one miserable entity who is in serious need of repentance because he knows his time is short (Revelation 12:12).

His major hobby is telling lies (John 8:44).

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Gospel Truth: Death is Close Without Jesus

In the life with without Jesus, death is always like a pleasant fragrance nearby (Romans 6:23). No matter the fake smile on the face, there is always a spiritual internal bleeding on the inside but anyone can touch the hem of Jesus’ garment today and be made whole (Matthew 9:21-22).

I don’t know about anyone else but as for me and my two hands, we will not only touch the hem of His garment, but will grab the two legs also (Genesis 32:24-26).

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Biblical Christian Truths of the Day

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/biblical-christian-truths-of-day.html?m=1

The True Church and the Real Rock — Understanding Matthew 16:18

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/the-true-church-and-real-rock.html?m=1

FaithfulServant:
Gospel Truth

Being religious and “Jesusious” are two different things entirely; while religion brings bondage, Jesus Christ brings freedom (John 8:32; Romans 8:1-2; John 8:36).

True or False?

Lol

True!

The image reminds me of Michael Smith's songs; "my chains are gone, I've been set free... My God my Savior,has ransomed me..."

Please, have me in your (intercessory) prayers or intercessions.

I've just entered higher institution and still want my faith and hope firm in Christ.

God bless you.

Jhaytee4all:
Please, have me in your (intercessory) prayers or intercessions.

I've just entered higher institution and still want my faith and hope firm in Christ.

God bless you.

That's great. I will, and may Lord God be with you all through out your journey in school. Amen

How we Can Develop Our Personal Love for Jesus Christ

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/how-we-can-develop-our-personal-love.html?m=1

Illustrating the Divine Trinity with the Human Head

http://www.gospelandtruth.com/2017/11/illustrating-divine-trinity-with-human.html?m=1

You can’t be impressed when you’re depressed and oppressed by the oppressors — agents of darkness (Matthew 8:28-33).

Run to Jesus now because only Him can set you free (2 Corinthians 3:17; Acts 10:38).

I’m a living testimony, and I can attest all what Jesus said in his earthly days is true (John 8:32).

Love Gospel

How you can easily access the love people have for you is by how they love other people (Matthew 22:39).

As for me and my heart we can only love Jesus and people who love people (1 John 4:8 ).