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Bidam:nice reply. then that his thread that made front page was the height I could take from his delusions. till he starts making biblical sense, I have no basis whatsoever to discuss with him. Please remind him that reason and logic don't work in Christianity, tell him he cannot use his senses to understand scriptures |
The Branches And The Vine Are One · Monday, December 15th Pastor Chris I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing (John 15:5). The beauty of a tree is not in the vine, but in the branches, and a tree should have the same life flowing through the branches, as you have in the vine. Now, this gives you God’s idea; Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches." That means we’ve got the same life and nature. Jesus didn’t say, "I am the vine; I pray you become the branches"; neither did He say, "I am the vine; try to be the branches." He said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches." That’s a fact for now. So you can boldly say, "Jesus and I are one; we share the same life." Glory to God! Let’s look at another scripture: John 14:23; read the words of Jesus: "...If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him." He said if you love Him, the Father will love you, and He and the Father will come to you and settle in you; they’ll come and live with you. He said, "We’ll come unto him and make our home (our abode) with him." This is talking about oneness with the Father! We’re one with Him. Being born again is coming into union with Christ: that’s the biggest thing about our salvation. When you were born again, not only was your spirit recreated, you were also immersed into Christ; you became one with Him, literally joined together with Him as one divine creation. 1 Corinthians 12:13 says, "For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body…and have been all made to drink into one Spirit." You’ve been made to drink into one Spirit; you’ve become mingled with the Spirit of God as one divine creation. This is so amazing! No wonder the Word says, "You’re a member of His body, of His flesh, and of His bones." You’re not one struggling to attain God’s level; you’re already one with Him: an associate of the God-kind. This is why He calls you a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people, called to display the virtues, perfections, graces and excellence of divinity. Prayer.. Dear God, thank you for the honour of my being inseparably one with you; not only have you made me your sanctuary, I’ve also become the conveyor and dispenser of your righteousness, mercy, goodness and grace. I bask in the full blessings of my oneness with you, manifesting your glory, beauty, and wisdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Hebrews 2:11; For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, 1 Corinthians 6:17; But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. Romans 8:16-17 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 1 year Bible reading plan: revelation 7 Amos 5-9 2 year Bible reading plan: revelation 13:11-18 Micah 7 |
Bidam:Endorsed. I don't even know where to start schooling him. Let's hope the Holy Spirit helps him ASAP, my fears however, are the young ones who'd believe his gospel. Funny enough, he was the one who like calling others 'false teachers' ![]() |
It’s Thanksgiving - Sunday, December 14th . Pastor Chris And out of them shall proceed thanksgiving and the voice of them that make merry: and I will multiply them, and they shall not be few; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small (Jeremiah 30:19). If you look into your life and the receding year in retrospect, you’d find that the Lord has been so gracious and kind; His love, mercy and grace have seen us through a very remarkable year. Therefore, in celebrating all that He’s done for you, there’re four important things to do in your gratitude and appreciation. The first is the prayer of thanksgiving: Pray a prayer of thanksgiving from your heart to the Lord today, appreciating Him for a most successful year. As you pray, express yourself in thanksgiving; let it flow freely from your heart. Secondly, offer Him the worship and praise of thanksgiving. There's a prayer of thanksgiving, and there's also a worship of thanksgiving, where you're full of praise, exuberant and ecstatic with praise from your spirit. The third is your testimony of thanksgiving, where you tell of what He’s done in your life. Here, you're not thinking about what you seemingly “didn’t get” or the goal you set to achieve by the end of the year that didn’t quite pull through; rather, you’re grateful for the joy of the Lord that’s in your heart. You’re thankful for the foundation of your spirit; the foundation of faith that God gave you! You're thankful for the hope in your spirit. There’re people who are never hopeful for the future, but God gave you hope. So, testify in thanksgiving of these and other blessings of God in your life. The fourth is to give an offering in thanksgiving. Give the Lord a special thanksgiving offering today, and project yourself into the greater future He's planned for you. Make your mark today in thanking Him specially, and let the whole day be full of joy for you. Carry the atmosphere of thanksgiving with you home from the Church. At designated times of the day, have praise and thanksgiving sessions on your own, or with your family. Make it an entire day of praise and thanksgiving, because you’re grateful for all that Christ is to you, and has accomplished on your behalf. Prayer... Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for receiving my worship, praise and thanksgiving, sanctifying them by your Spirit. You’re magnified in my life, and your glory has increased in my life. Thank you for an outstanding 2014, and for your grace that's piloting me into the great future you have for me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Psalm 141:2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. ; Psalm 147:7-13 7 Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains. 9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. 10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man. 11 The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy. 12 Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. 13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.; Psalm 107:21-22 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 6, Amos 1-4 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 13:1-10, Micah 5-6 |
veecovee:You dey mind Goshen? What if I really wanted to marry her and we've been having sex like Goshen recommended, and 4 years down the line, she travelled abroad and lived there permanently, shey I should move to another lady, and continue the cycle? Grace shey? |
Candour:God bless you sir! Well detailed and precise answers. Wow! |
I love my Pastor... he loves God so much. what a blessing to our time! |
The Word Is All-Powerful! - Saturday, December 13th . Pastor Chris Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever (1 Peter 1:23). When the whole world became a chaotic mass, God didn’t rally the angels and say, “Hey, let’s reconstruct the universe.” He spoke creation into being. He said, “Let there be….” and whatever He said came forth. When He said, “Let there be light,” light became! He gave the Word and recreated the world. Everything that exists came from the Word of God. Hebrews 1:3 tells us that He upholds all things by the Word of His power. Words are powerful, but the Word is all-powerful! I need you to understand this, and let it soak; I want it to get into your spirit so you can truly understand it. Words are powerful, but the WORD is all-powerful! Anybody can say anything and have it produce results, whether or not he’s a Christian. After all, man was made in the image of God, and in His likeness. That's the natural man. He can say anything, and have it affect his life, or affect anybody else’s; so in that light, words are powerful. However, when a man is born again, he's born of the Word. Our opening scripture says, “Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth forever.” You're the offspring of the Word, if you're born again; you live by the Word. Your life is built by the Word; you dwell in the Word! What does that tell you? It means that you don’t just speak words, you speak the Word. How important this is! When your spirit is in sync with the Holy Spirit, you speak the Word; your words are spirit and life, like the words of the Master. When you have a situation to deal with, if there’s something you want to change, stir your spirit to speak forth the Word. Never be intimidated by anything! The Word of God in your mouth is God talking; it'll change anything and prevail over circumstances. Prayer... Dear Father, what a privilege it is to have been born of your Word! Your Word in my mouth is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, filled with divine energy to turn any situation around for my good. The Word is in my mouth today, and with it I prevail over circumstances, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. ; Hebrews 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. ; Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 5, Joel 1-3 |
Goshen360:Dear Lord Jesus! Bidam, ask no further. He just endorsed sex before marriage on the grounds that it is not a sin if they have an agreement of getting married in future. Even if it's 12years, I can keep have sex with her till marriage. The true gospel preacher just gave us a new revelation. |
Goshen360: So, it would be ok for me to keep having sex with a girl I have told my pastor I want to marry? Are you serious? Cc: Alwaystrue Mbaemeka WinsomeX Candour |
^^^ Alright buddy, can you just summarize your points? I was kinda lost in the mix. Thanks |
Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 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 (Romans 6:3-4). For the Christian, water baptism by immersion is important, and its significance shouldn’t be overlooked. Our opening scripture tells us exactly the significance of water baptism: it’s a testimony of your faith in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When you’re dipped into water in baptism, you're declaring that you’ve identified with Him in His death and burial. When you’re brought out of the water, it's symbolic of His resurrection; you’re thus affirming that you now walk in newness of life. Glory to God! Moreover, water baptism marks your final separation from the world. When the children of Israel passed through the Red Sea on dry ground, it was symbolic of water baptism. The Bible says they did it by faith (Hebrews 11:29). 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 tells us that they were baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea: “Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea.” When they went through the water and came out on the other side, the Egyptians tried to do the same, but they were buried in the water; they all died. At that point, the children of Israel were separated from Egypt; the Red Sea was their final separation. In the same way, water baptism marks your final separation from Egypt, which is a type of the world. This is why every Christian must be baptized in water; it's a symbol of salvation, but not in the same sense as the salvation of taking away your sins; it's the salvation of a good conscience towards God. 1 Peter 3:20-21 says, “…God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure where unto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
dorox:(1) Because God so loved man. (2) When Adam sinned, God did not immediately put Adam to death, as his sin deserved. Instead, God sought Adam out, and exposed his sin (Genesis 3:8-13). God also indicated the consequences Adam and his wife would experience because of their sin (Genesis 3:8-19).( (3) God promised to provide a cure for sin and death (Genesis 3:15). He also provided Adam and Eve with coverings (3:21). (4) God graciously removed Adam and Eve from the garden, and prevented them from returning to it. He kept them from eating of the tree of life, lest they live forever in their sin (3:22-24). (5) God was gracious to turn the curse into the cure. Death kept Adam and Eve from living forever as condemned sinners. It was death (the death of Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary) that ultimately and permanently defeated Satan, sin, and death -- because our Lord died in the sinner's place, and then rose from the dead. Even the woman's pain in childbearing was gracious, because it was through this painful process that the Messiah would someday come into the world to save sinners. (6) God graciously gave Adam and Eve another son -- Seth -- after Cain killed Abel (4:25-26). It was after the birth of Seth that people began to worship the Lord (4:26). Did this include Adam? I am inclined to think so. Why would he teach his son about fellowship with God he enjoyed, knowing he is/was not forgiven? |
Bidam:You dey find trouble o ![]() @Oyinprince, ignore the busy body above me ![]() |
Great job...it takes alot of Jesus in someone to do what you did. You should hear mine someday. I'm no longer a student for years now, but the level of your situation above on the outside of campus is stunning. God bless you. Ignore the poster above me. ![]() |
Final Separation From The World - Friday, December 12th . Pastor Chris Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 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 (Romans 6:3-4). For the Christian, water baptism by immersion is important, and its significance shouldn’t be overlooked. Our opening scripture tells us exactly the significance of water baptism: it’s a testimony of your faith in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When you’re dipped into water in baptism, you're declaring that you’ve identified with Him in His death and burial. When you’re brought out of the water, it's symbolic of His resurrection; you’re thus affirming that you now walk in newness of life. Glory to God! Moreover, water baptism marks your final separation from the world. When the children of Israel passed through the Red Sea on dry ground, it was symbolic of water baptism. The Bible says they did it by faith (Hebrews 11:29). 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 tells us that they were baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea: “Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea.” When they went through the water and came out on the other side, the Egyptians tried to do the same, but they were buried in the water; they all died. At that point, the children of Israel were separated from Egypt; the Red Sea was their final separation. In the same way, water baptism marks your final separation from Egypt, which is a type of the world. This is why every Christian must be baptized in water; it's a symbol of salvation, but not in the same sense as the salvation of taking away your sins; it's the salvation of a good conscience towards God. 1 Peter 3:20-21 says, “…God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure where unto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” Prayer... Dear Father, I thank you for separating me from the destructions that ruin men’s lives, and the judgment of this world. I’m identified with Christ in His death, burial and resurrection, and now walk in newness of life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. ; Galatians 3:26-27 26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 4, Hosea 11-14 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 12:1-10, Micah 1-2 |
dorox:I believe so |
Lies... Op, you and linda ikeji.... God go ask una how far soon...keep on lying to earn a living Pastor Chris was making a teaching during the communion service, and these rumour mongers took a part of it, twisted it, made a topic and trust those who love lies and gossip. They are swallowing it. But ironically, for weird reasons, nairaland front page never seem to know anything good about the man Pastor Chris. it is always lies, rumours, and slander. if it is bad, then it certainly is true about Chris Oyakhilome. the other day, they said he did his birthday on A SHIP... and mods moved it to front page... A SHIP o, not even a yatch. ![]() Who in their right mind would think Pastor Chris said the above topic as the OP and Linda suggests? Seun is busy competing with Linda on who can spread gossips faster, ruining the forum with topics. 5 per 20mins. |
9inches:Gbam |
musKeeto:You made no point buddy! Or at least, I did not see any. Could you be any plainer? |
Bidam:You have good points buddy! Romans 9:13-16 explains this better. ![]() |
arcdone:No one said that here...I said some preach it, but they are wrong about it. |
Bidam:My friend, God knows us before we were born, and I think innthe case of Esau, he was profane, and never regarded spiritual things, even though he was closest to Isaac (because of his meals though, nothing spiritual). Jacob on the other hand was mummy's boy, and his name was another wahala on its own. God surely forgave Esau, and blessed him. But the consequence of his action cost him the line where the Messiah was to come. Was it God's will? No. God saw it, he told Rebecca, who may have told Isaac, what did Isaac do about it? Assuming she didn't tell Isaac, and she knew the importance of birthright, she must then have taught Jacob, who used that as a bait on Esau, Esau sold out...Isaac being controlled by his sense (he asked Esau to go prepare him a meal, so that his soul may bless him, he actually loved Esau more because of the meat Esau brought was delicious). Rebecca heard, knowing Esau has sold his birthright, she connived with Jacob to deceive Isaac. I think, God saw this, Rebecca groomed Jacob for it.... Isaac on the other hand loved his son for the meal he brought, and probably didn't groom the young man in spiritual things. |
Kay17:Bad things happen to good people, what counts is what your response to the challenge was. |
Bidam:Hahhahhaahaahhaahahaha I believe so too |
johnw74:We mean, why wasn’t he forgiven when he rebelled and subsequently cast down? |
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The Holy Spirit And Fire - Thursday, December 11th . Pastor Chris I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire (Matthew 3:11). Many Christians have asked, “Having been baptized in the Holy Ghost, when does one get baptized with fire?” You have to understand the language of the Scriptures and the style of writing of the writers of the Gospels and of the Epistles. Matthew as John or Paul, often used two images to express a character of the one presented. This is exactly what Matthew did in our opening verse when he said, “The Holy Ghost and fire”; he was referring to the same thing. He wasn’t saying you’ll first be baptized with the Holy Spirit, and then with fire; no! When you're baptized with the Holy Spirit, you're baptized with fire, because the Holy Spirit is the fire of God. One of the ways He manifests Himself is by fire. On mount Carmel, when Elijah prayed and called upon God, He sent down fire that consumed the water in the trench dug around the altar, and burnt the sacrifice and wood on the altar (1 Kings 18:24-38). When God revealed Himself to Moses, He used a burning bush to get his attention. You might say, “Well, that was in the Old Testament; how about today?” In the New Testament, when the Holy Spirit came on the disciples in Acts 2:1-4, the Bible says, “...Cloven tongues like as of fire appeared unto them and sat upon each of them.” When this happened, they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Having been born again, and having received the Holy Spirit, He’s in you with all of His “fire-power.” You don't have to see Him with your physical eyes, but He goes with you and in you everywhere. Halleluiah! When you go out to preach the Gospel and bear witness to His resurrection power, be conscious that you're not alone. As you speak under His authority, the words from your mouth will be as fire, and people’s hearts will burn within them as they listen, and they’ll be turned to the Lord. Prayer... Dear Father, I thank you for the Holy Spirit who lives in the quarters of my heart; He's the fire and power of my life. His light blazes intensely in my heart, making God's presence real to me, His passion aglow, and His purity aflame in my spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Acts 2:3-4 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Luke 24:32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 3:7-22, Hosea 7-10 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Revelation 11:11-19, Jonah 3-4 |
mbaemeka:Round of applause. Excellent write up |
ifeness:https://www.nairaland.com/1917906/baptised-name-lord-jesus-christ#26575611 Expalin what your hope was based on there, or, you were just talking? |
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