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Reyginus:
Obadiah777 is a crazy pastor. I miss him.

Mynd44:
Obadiah was a clown.
This is more like base research for a movie script or at least a book

Obadiah777 was something else... A guy in his own league.

Mynd44... Why am I thinking like the movie or book is more like Obadiah777's school of thought?

misreal:
your mog is absolutely wrong....

Not in general... But he can't take another wife, until the other is dead.

He can take another wife IF and only if he divorced the first on grounds of infidelity...else, he's on his way to doom.

The OP reminds me of Obadiah777


I hope that's a movie, or more conveniently, a joke.

The Condition Is To Be In Christ - Saturday, September 5th .

Pastor Chris

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new (2 Corinthians 5:17).

The above scripture is God's announcement and unveiling of the new man through the Apostle Paul. Let's analyse the verse carefully. First, it says "if any man be in Christ...," which means "anybody", irrespective of who he is, once in Christ, is a new creation. The environment of the new man is Christ. Notice it doesn't say, "He will be a new creation", or "He shall be a new creation"; rather, it says, "...he is a new creation...." This isn't a promise; it's a statement of fact.

The word "is" is a "now" verb, showing a present-hour occurrence or reality. If you're in Christ, you're a new creation NOW. You're not a reworked, renewed, or refurbished creation; you were born anew, without a past! You've been baptized into the body of Christ, by the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:13). It makes no difference whether or not you feel so. This is God's picture of you; this is His declaration about you: you're a new creation in Christ.

Your human spirit, through faith in Christ Jesus, has been recreated, and you're now the righteousness of God in Him.

As a result, you can now stand boldly in God's presence without guilt, inferiority or condemnation, because you have the same life and nature with Him; you're born of His Spirit (John 3:6). 1 John 4:17 says, "...as he is, so are we in this world"; you're not going to be like Him, you're already like Him, and you're in Him, and He's in you. Together, you're one divine creation. Blessed be God!

Confession...
I'm a new creation; old things are passed away, and all things are new in me! I'm an heir of God, and joint-heir with Christ. I've been freely and gratuitously justified to have right standing with God, by His grace, which was bestowed on me in Christ Jesus. Glory to God forever more!

Further Study:
Romans 6:4
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

Galatians 3:27-29
For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. 29 And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Romans 8:1
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 3:7-4:1-18, Proverbs 16-17

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 21:1-9, 1 Samuel 24

Know The Word For Yourself - Friday, September 4th .

Pastor Chris

Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15 AMP).

For you to live a joyful life, and be the full expression of the will, righteousness, and glory of God, you have to know the Word for yourself and live by it. Those who don't know the Word of God can hardly fulfil God's desire and plans for their lives. The Word of God made you (1 Peter 1:23), and except you live by the Word, you'll not be the "you" that God dreamed of, nor fulfil His destiny for you. This is why we teach the Word and encourage God's children to be students of the Word. You must know the Word for yourself.

Don't live on the basis of assumptions. Don't let people influence you with their "religious" opinion of God. Don't accept that something is from God just because it sounds good, nice or religious.

Jesus said in John 5:39, "Search the scriptures..."; Paul said in 2 Timothy 2:15, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." The Word of God is the mind of God expressed; His will written and expressed for us. What an extraordinary advantage, that you can study the Word for yourself, understand it, and live accordingly! It's a great blessing!
The measure of your glorious and victorious life will be to the degree of your knowledge of God's Word, and how much of it you put to work. It's not about how long you've been a Christian; it's about how well you know and apply the Word.

Thank God we have the unparalleled advantage of the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, who grants us understanding of the Word! He's the Author of the Scriptures; so as you study, you can depend on Him to guide you, and grant you insight into divine mysteries and secrets.

Give the Word your attention and time. Study and put your heart in it. If you want to live a life that's beyond the ordinary, it's by the Word, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for showing me the importance of personal study of your Word, a vital ingredient in my Christian walk. As I study and meditate on the Word today, I'm positioned to fulfil your desire and plan for my life, and my profiting is evident, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Mark 12:24
And Jesus answering said unto them, Do ye not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?

Acts 17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 2:5-3:1-6, Proverbs 14-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 20:39-47, 1 Samuel 23

Cultivate An Excellent Character · Thursday, September 3rd

Pastor Chris

Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power: Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch (Genesis 49:3-4).

It’s possible for someone to have so much ability or be gifted with a certain skill, yet when such a skill is required, that individual isn’t chosen, because he or she doesn’t have the right character. If you’d build your mind and develop the right mental structures, sooner or later, you’ll see the manifestations in your personality. Mental structure here doesn’t mean imaginations and reasoning; rather, they’re attitudes that you’ve cultivated over time that control your actions.

For instance, someone may have a great voice but he’s unable to make good music. Not because his voice isn’t fantastic, but because he’s not trained and disciplined to make the most of his gift. We read about Reuben in our opening scripture. Reuben’s character and ability collided. He was the beginning of Jacob’s strength, the excellence of his wisdom. That means Jacob invested so much in him, but he was unstable as water; therefore, he wasn’t going to excel.

The Hebrew word for "unstable" is "Pachaz," which also means frothiness; to be unrestrained and undisciplined. Reuben was undependable as foamy water. He had the ability to be someone influential and prosperous, but his character wouldn’t let him excel.

The ability to take on more assignments because of your performance is an excellent character. That means, you’re dependable and when there’s an innovation to be actualized, you readily come to mind. But there’re those who are never thought of, to handle responsibilities, because they aren’t dependable.

Become the best of you by cultivating the right character. Inside you are hidden treasures; you came into this world with a unique personality. There’s something you possess that nobody else in the world has; hence it’s important to find your place, and be the best of that peculiar you.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the investment of your Word in me, and the training that I receive through the Spirit, which has helped me form an excellent character. I recognize and take advantage of your grace in me to do more, and attain higher heights of greatness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Psalm 119:9; BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.

daniel 6:3;
Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.

Acts 20:32
And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

1- Year Bible Reading Plan : 2 Corinthians 1-2:1-4 Proverbs 12-13

2-Year Bible Reading Plan : Luke 20:27-38 1 Samuel 22

The Call To Leadership - Wednesday, September 2nd .

Pastor Chris

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid (Matthew 5:14).

In our previous study, we observed that exceptionalism signifies the belief that you're uniquely different. It carries the idea that you have an ideology that's superior, which bestows on you the responsibility of leadership.

For example, Nehemiah wasn't the only Jew who was outside Israel in his day. He wasn't the only one that heard about Jerusalem and its walls that were broken down. But once he was told, he was ready to do something, even though he was a slave in another land. He was compelled to take action, because of the condition of the land of his nativity. He knew he was different and had it in him to champion the cause.
Jesus said, "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid" (Matthew 5:14).

You're that city on a hill; so what? You're supposed to lead. You're supposed to show the way, because light gives direction. That's why you must do something to improve the world of your time. God has made you an oasis in a dry, weary and harsh world. The Bible says in Psalm 74:20, "...the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty," but you're the one to turn things around.

You're the one to turn on the light of God's righteousness and see to it that His Kingdom is established in the earth, by preaching the Gospel.

This is the same reason we're passionate about ensuring that the Gospel of Christ gets to every nation of the world. The consciousness of our unique message propels us to get it across to the whole world through our various outreaches. The Lord gave us unique revelations of His Word to change the world, and we're fulfilling our calling, covering the earth with the knowledge of His Word, as the waters cover the sea.

Prayer...
Dear Lord, I thank you for separating me to yourself for your sacred use, making me a blessing to my world! I'm a solution provider, a lifter of men, a dispenser of your grace, excellence, righteousness and wisdom! Thank you for ordaining me to lead and show many the path to divine life, through the Gospel, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 9:16
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

Romans 1:1
For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

Acts 9:15
But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24, Proverbs 10-11

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 20:19-26, 1 Samuel 21

OLAADEGBU:
Who cares if you held me in high regard when you do not hold the truth in high regards?

Mr i-am-not-like-other-men, thanks for the laughter. I'm so gonna love fishing outta this thread in the near future.

vooks:
I had held you in high regard until you outed yourself as another lowlife

Sadly too, I did hold him in high regard.

How the mighty has fallen, because of old wives fable to paint another man and his ministry bad, in the guise of 'saying the truth'.

Maybe to him, Jesus would have done same, as he's now.

Our Exceptionalism - Tuesday, September 1st . 

Pastor Chris

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9 AMP).

There're those who don't believe that there's anything significant about them; they love generality. They even say, "Let's not behave as if we're special." They may even be Christians, and in the same church with you, and yet be asking, "Why are we acting as if we're so special?" They don't like it when we demonstrate or talk about our uniqueness.

Think about this: in Genesis 12:1, the Bible says, "Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee." This was one man who had a family, as well as relatives. But God spoke to him alone, and told him something no other person was privy to. Who was he going to tell about his instruction from the Lord? Who would believe him?

You can be sure that those in his day must have thought he was out of his mind, wondering, "How can he claim that God asked him to leave his father's land and embark on a journey without a known destination?" But history shows us Abraham was right. Glory to God! That does begin to tell us something about the Abrahamic exceptionalism, of which we're a part, because we're the seed of Abraham. What's exceptionalism?

Exceptionalism is the theory or idea that you're uniquely different in some way; it could be as a nation or society, a movement, an institution, a family, even as an individual. And it connotes the idea of the supremacy of ideology, which means you hold that your beliefs and ideas are so important and superior to others, which therefore, inspires you to the responsibility of leadership.

Thus, as Christians, we know we're special; we have the greatest and most sublime heritage. This idea motivates us to win souls, so others can become partakers of the same glorious inheritance, and citizens of our great spiritual nation. We're different and should think and live accordingly.

Prayer...

Dear Lord, my mindset is adjusted to think, talk and act in line with who I am —the seed of Abraham— one that's been separated for glory and honour. I'm conscious that I'm uniquely different, because of God's presence and glory in my life. Therefore, I'm triumphant always, reigning and winning in life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Galatians 3:7
Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

James 2:23
And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Proverbs 8-9

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 20:9-18, 1 Samuel 20

OLAADEGBU:
I have also discovered the cult tendencies in the way you attempted to silence the voice of Anita. The same fate awaits those of you who will fall out of favour with 'the powers that be'.

Ah, meet your fellow co-traveller
Cc :Winsomex

I'm loving this, why? Because I'd relish fishing them out for you in future.

OLAADEGBU:
All your attempts to silence the voice of Anita is futile and this only goes to show signs of cults such as scientology when they dis-fellowship their members.

Whatever makes you sleep, bro.


I've archived the above for future reference.

OLAADEGBU:
I know it is your intention to obfuscate, stifle and drown out the voice of Pst. Anita just as the Vatican did to Alberto who got delivered from the enemies camp.

You know nothing then.

I wonder when you guys will start following Christ instead of Chris?

Hypocrite.

Love Is Proved When Tested - Monday, August 31st .

Pastor Chris

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8 ).

God is love (1 John 4:8 ); and that refers to practical love; love that's selfless, liquid, and unfeigned; love that can be seen, felt, and touched. That's God's love, and it takes the Holy Spirit to demonstrate the God-kind of love.
Love must be demonstrated. Man is the object of God's love. The Bible says, "For God so loved the world..." (John 3:16); not the world of things, but the world of humans. He created man and made friends with him.

Man however failed, but this didn't quench God's love. Man's failure was an opportunity for God to further express His great love for man. Love is proved when tested, not necessarily when everything is beautiful and in order. It's proved when there's a challenge or a need. When others seem to be most undeserving of love, it's the perfect opportunity to demonstrate God's love.

Our opening verse says, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Can you imagine that? While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us —not after we came to Him. Now, Jesus said, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another" (John 13:34). How has He loved you? He loved you when you didn't deserve it; when you were still a sinner: " But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins..." (Ephesians 2:4-5). This is the same way He expects us to love others.

Seize every opportunity to express your love! The Bible says, "...if I surrender my body to be burned or in order that I may glory, but have not love (God’s love in me), I gain nothing" (1 Corinthians 13:3 AMP). For you to continually experience greater levels of the anointing of God's Spirit, you must walk in love always.

Confession...
I'm full of God's love and I demonstrate it profusely and unconditionally, because the Spirit of God works in me, to lift, encourage, and build others, touching them with the compassion and liquid love of Christ, to the end that they may be established in the Kingdom of God's dear Son! Halleluiah!

Further Study:
1 Corinthians 13:13 ASV
But now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; and the greatest of these is love.

1 Peter 4:8 MSG
Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything.

Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 15:1-34,
Proverbs 5-7

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Luke 20:1-8, 1 Samuel 19

How e take concern us...?


Anyway...

anigold:
thats how Ameachi will be schemed out... A Fool is someone who betray his brothers for a plate of pepper soup Amala .....

Fixed

Interesting.

I pray he reads it

No one is above the law. If he stole, he should face the law.


Kirikiri o

Wow.. Your silliness is factory fitted.
#MisLeadingtopic

*y'all check out who's below me

Osho.... Wait o

Arewa youths warning somebody about Jonathan?

Adonbelivit

...

APC and propaganda... If this is true, then I give up on them.

Senators and Reps salaries nko?

I've always known my friends from the west of the Niger were an item. Their tag team with the North during the elections was the funniest, funnier than those of Awo days.


They snitch, and are loud mouthed, but I love them anyhow.

One Nigeria?... Hmmm, only God can do that.

*y'all check out who's below me?

I thought so too. When will they get Amaechi?


In other news...

Eba and Vegetable Soup

Wow.. Nigeria seems like a comedy central station.


But... I've got the key. I'm gonna pray for my leaders. I owe that to them and God.

*y'all check out who's below me.

Wow.. Not need crying foul. It was evident before elections.

Stop worrying

Fash... You dined with the devil. Simple

Get thee behind me LadyF

I want to dedicate this space to all those who did not see this APC scam. I pray they understand the consequences of their faith in BAT.

seedgreen:
RON talk show. Then game time. Its been fun all through.

You know how we roll na.

seedgreen:
how's the all night going?

Hehehe.. Movie time. We watched (was watching, while I was posting) a soul winning short video.


Yours nko?

Carpenter, then farmer... Next Tailor..

This is the real change... Not the one some people sold Nigerians.