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Alwaystrue: Hello @beautifulme4me,
Despite the fact that they didn't ask for forgiveness, they simply suffered consequences of their actions. God wasn't joking when he said they would die if they ate of the tree. He is faithful to His word and has integrity. He still clothed them when they felt naked.
His forgiveness was the plan for the coming of the saviour to the world anyway.


Christians who do the will of the Lord can't be cursed.
You need to also realise that Jesus death of the cross was to create the bridge of Man to God that was severed at the time Adam sinned.
The redemption of the soul is progressive and many times depends on how we possess it.

However our world still has principalities and powers who rule and have natural laws in this world and continuing in sin will make the Christian subject to those laws.
That is why it's possible for a prisoner on deatg row to accept Christ but still be killed for the sins he committed physically even though God has accepted him. Just like the thief on the cross.

The truth of the matter is no more does man have a ready made garden of Eden for him.
Now he has to decree and declare the victory that Christ has won for him. Now divine principles are followed most times to access the blessings in God. Remember Satan is very much in operation trying to tempt and destroy, if Jesus experienced this on earth then expect to go through same but with His help. Let's still discuss.

*Standing Ovation

Op, even if they asked for forgiveness, they couldn't have gotten it. Why? What they needed then was remission of sin, not forgiveness, Sin became their very nature the moment they sold out to the devil... for the Bible declares that who you obey is master over u...they obeyed the devil, and he became master over mankind, with a terrible rule and principles. That was why God gave a prophesy saying the seed of the woman would bruise the hesdmof the serpent...from then on, God carefully chose and crafted a way for the saviour to come. Noah looked like he was gonna be the man, but after the flood, noah sold out too...but thank God for faithful Abraham.

The saviour took that long to come because of the disobedience of the children of Israel..but he finally came! Halleluiah

And yes, if u r not born again, u are under that curse...if u r born again, u can be subject to that curse if u don't lay hold of your inheritance

Gal 4:2
Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:

...no more ready made eden....
That's why we have to study the Scriptures, for Jesus is the Word, know the Word n u will know God...Speak in tongues...lay hold of what's yours, take back what the devil stole from you.

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Haba my friend, I just waka come na!! You're right, my question might derail it actually but that's not the intention. Wish he could have been more detailed but then if not no problem.

Yeah...u r right, details would have been nice..but before you know it, the purpose of the thread would be long defeated....thanks for understanding

You should know I don't do denomination politics but agreed it might be dragged down that lane.

I know u na...u get enough pedigree pass some nl religion section posters..happy Sunday bro

Image123: Yeah, John Lake was indeed a man of healing and awesome divine powers. But i don't understand why folks are tying the plague AS A MATTER OF FACT to Ebola. It could have been maybe, but it could also be something else, maybe even worse. Or do you have anything else concrete that makes you think it's Ebola. What i got was whatsapp and Bbm broadcasts. Robert Liardon didn't say Ebola oh, na just plague the man talk.

Well, yeah...you've got a point there...but, at this instance the name of the disease is irrelevant, the faith is!

Emphatically Yes!

Your question should be "Does God wants us sick?"

umm candour,its a bit too early to derail the thread,why dont u just let folks with such experiences have the floor?if dey then wish to share the reason(s),fine.

op,me thinks whatever reason it was shd nt be shared here,especially nairaland.the next question would be "what is the name of ur church"?

Image123: Great books those, inspiring any day. i've not seen that fourth one oh. What's with this G Lake and ebola sef?

Bro...that story was something else...I couldn't do a copy n paste, but I hope the picture below would speak for itself

His faith was a staggering one

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Here are twelve compelling biographies of some of the most powerful ministers ever to ignite the fires of revival by dynamically demonstrating the Holy Spirit's power. Roberts Liardon faithfully chronicles their lives along with their teachings, their spiritual discoveries, and many revealing photos. William J. Seymour, Aimee Semple McPherson, Smith Wigglesworth, and Kathryn Kuhlman are just a few of the charismatic faith leaders you'll meet in this book. Get ready to see how God worked in the lives of these generals!

In God's Generals, Roberts Liardon will help you recapture God's glory with twelve compelling biographies of some of the most powerful ministries to ever ignite the fires of revival. Liardon faithfully chronicles their lives in this work, along with their teachings, their spiritual discoveries, and many revealing photos. Four of God's Generals whom you will meet include:
William J. Seymour, the son of ex-slaves, who turned a tiny horse stable on Azusa Street, Los Angeles, into an internationally famous center of revival.
Aimee Semple McPherson, the glamorous and flamboyant founder of the Foursquare Church and the nation's first Christian radio station.
Smith Wigglesworth, the plumber who read no book but the Bible-and raised the dead!
Kathryn Kuhlman, the beloved evangelist whose miracle-filled meetings drew millions of skeptics to faith... ...and you will meet eight more "Generals" who dynamically demonstrated the Holy Spirit's power.

Contents:
1. John Alexander Dowie, "The Healing Apostle"
2. Maria Woodworth-Etter, "Demonstrator of the Spirit
3. Evan Roberts, "Welsh Revivalist"
4. Charles F. Parham, "The Father of Pentecost"
5. William J. Seymour, "The Catalyst of Pentecost"
6. John G. Lake, "A Man of Healing"
7. Smith Wigglesworth, "Apostle of Faith"
8. Aimee Semple McPherson, "A Woman of Destiny"
9. Kathryn Kuhlman, "The Woman Who Believed in Miracles"
10. William Branham, "A Prophet of Notable Signs and Wonders"
11. Jack Coe, "The Man of Reckless Faith"
12. A. A. Allen, "The Miracle Man"

[size=20pt]Roberts Liardon, [/size]author, public speaker, spiritual leader, church historian, and humanitarian was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on February 14, 1966, the first male child born at Oral Roberts University. For this distinction he was named in honor of the university's founder. Thus, from the start of his life, Roberts was destined to be one of the most well-known Christian authors and orators of the twentieth century.

To date he has sold over six million books worldwide in over fifty languages and is internationally renowned. An author of over forty Christian and self-help books, Roberts' career in ministry began when he gave his first public address at the age of thirteen. At seventeen he published his first book, I Saw Heaven, which catapulted him into the public eye.

By the time he was eighteen years old, he was one of the leading public speakers in the world. Later he would write and produce a book and video series entitled God's Generals, which became a best-selling Christian series and established Roberts as one of the leading Protestant church historians. Roberts' eminence increased outside Christendom as well. Twice he was voted Outstanding Young Man in America, and his career has taken him to over one hundred nations.

He has been hosted by presidents, kings, leading political and religious leaders, as well as other world dignitaries. He has had the pleasure of meeting the likes of Billy Graham, former President Ronald Regan, and former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and he received a letter from President George W. Bush honoring him for his commitment and contribution to improving the quality of life in his community. 

What strikes me most is the story of John G. Lake and the ebola (from description of the disease) outbreak in Africa, around the early 1900... get this book and be inspired on the faith of these men and women, who worked and walked the Word.

Get this book, or download freely
http://ebookbrowsee.net/god-s-generals-roberts-liardon-pdf-d181205065

Let's discuss the book. Joagbaje introduced the book to me, and I'm blessed of it.

Programming Your Mind For Success · SUNDAY 3rd August· 

For as he (a man) thinketh in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7).

The lack, poverty, sicknesses, diseases, and wickedness in the world aren’t essentially the reasons most people suffer. The greater problem has to do with their minds; their thinking. Their minds have to be reprogrammed for success, with God’s Word. Until that happens, it makes no difference where you place them, where they go, and what happens to them; they’ll keep failing.

You can reprogramme your mind with information from God’s Word. For example, 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." This is information from the Word for you to think upon. You’re not the same old person that hitherto experienced failure, stagnation etc.; that creature is dead; you’re full of success and the life of God!

Perhaps you were told that you were born with an incurable disease; that’s not a factor anymore, because you have the life of God in you now. No sickness, disease, or infirmity can thrive in your body. Your way of thinking has changed; you have new information; spiritual information from God’s Word that has reprogrammed your way of thinking, and your life is thus transformed.

When your mind is programmed for success, you don’t join others to complain of hard times. Instead, you think of yourself as a success, and a light in a dark world, irrespective of the surrounding situation. It doesn’t matter how bad the economy of the country where you live might get; you’re the seed of Abraham. Your prosperity isn’t predicated on the economy of your country. Let this be your thinking.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the transforming power of your Word in my life. As I renew my mind daily with your Word, I’m metamorphosed into higher realms of glory, where I triumph gloriously over circumstances, established by grace in righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: 2 Corinthians 3:18; Acts 20:32

1 year Bible reading plan: Romans 7:7-25 Psalms 64-67
2 year Bible reading plan: Ephesians 5:17-24 Isaiah 54

Discipline Your Mind for Success-SATURDAY, 2nd August

Train me, GOD, to walk straight; then I'll follow your true path. Put me together, one heart and mind; then, undivided, I’ll worship in joyful fear (Psalms 86:11 MSG).

When you want to chart a new course, create new vistas, attain a new level of prosperity, or set new goals for growth, you have to learn to use your mind. Your mind is a tool that can be disciplined. You can teach it to focus in one direction,instead of vacillating in thoughts. This way, you’ll be able to use your mind to prepare your heart to accomplish greater things. Isaiah 26:3 says, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” By staying your mind on the Lord, you’re disciplining your mind to focus on the Word of God concerning you and what you're doing. The result is that you’ll experience the extraordinary peace of God that gives rest and prosperity.

Take your mind away from anything and everything that distracts, and focus your attention on God. Choose to only be around those who love the Lord, and discuss only with those who’ll inspire you. Keep away from people who’ll deflate your faith, and try to talk you out of what you want to achieve. Set time aside for study and meditation on the Word. To stay your mind on God, you have to stay your mind on His Word. Joshua 1:8 says, “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”

In addition, speak in other tongues at every opportunity you have to be alone because you’re about something; you want to birth new visions and ideas. Keep at it, and soon enough, you'd receive the note of victory in your spirit and know that everything is settled, “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”. (Philippians 4:7).

Prayer. ..
Dear Father in the Name of the Lord Jesus, I thank you for the opportunity to hear and receive your Word. I’m guided aright and know what to do at any point in time. My mind is stayed on your Word because I trust you; therefore, my peace is boundless. Amen.

Further Study:
Proverbs 1:33(CEV) But if you listen to me,you will be safe and secure without fear of disaster.”

Hebrews 12:2(CEV) We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne!

DAILY SCRIPTURE READING:
1 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Romans 6:15-7:1-6;Psalms 60-63

2 Year Bible Reading Plan:
Ephesians 5:9-16;Isaiah 53

Weah96: I'm pretty sure that Obama is an atheist. His father abandoned Islam and became an atheist after two semesters at Harvard. His political platform is as secular as it gets. And atheists campaigning for POTUS must pretend to be Christians otherwise the effort is rendered futile.

What has his religious orientation got to do with this thread or him being the leader of world's most powerful nation?

Demainman1: No be the same Obama the "Ant-Christ"?

Point is, the president of earth's most powerful nation acknowledged the strides of yookos... one day, the Pope would too

Quote me someday

frosbel: So it is a competition and no more a quest to bring souls into the Kingdom ?

SMH.

[size=30pt]Hypocrisy[/size]

Quit hating bro...ask Nora why she brought up figures...u see how biased u can get? Meanwhile, how's the anti tithe tract coming up? That ur thread is gradually swimming into Nairaland's septic tank

Life Through Jesus Christ · FRIDAY 1st August ·

And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son (1 John 5:11).

If you’re born again you have the God-life in you; this is a statement of fact; God has set His seal to this. Notice the tenses in our opening verse: "And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life…." He isn’t trying to, hoping to or planning to; He’s already done it. You have eternal life now.

This life isn’t the human life, but the God-kind of life; the essence of divinity. The Word of God is definite and emphatic as to where this life is and how to get it: it’s in Christ Jesus. Anyone who has received Christ has received the God-life. This life can’t be found in any of the religions of the world. Until you confess the Lordship of Jesus over your life, and are catapulted into the glorious realms of salvation, you don’t have the God-life. What you have is the human, biological life (Greek: psuche). This human life is subject to satanic influences, sickness, disease, and the elements of this world.

However, if you have the Son, happy are you! It means you have His indestructible and incorruptible life in you. You don’t ever have to be afraid of the devil or his cohorts. The Son of God, whom you’ve received, destroyed the works of the devil in your life, family, job and physical body (I John 3:8 ). He paralyzed Satan, rendered him helpless, and gave you a life that’s superior to him.

Meditate on this truth. Having received Christ, you’ve received the Light of life; the darkness is gone forever. Your life is now supernatural; therefore, rule over circumstances. Walk tall. Talk bold. Reign as a king in life: "For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:17).

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for imparting the divine life into my spirit through your Son Jesus Christ. That life in me destroys, paralyzes, and renders ineffective the works of the devil and his attempts in my life, family, finances, and business. Thank you for making me the dispenser of your glory, wisdom, grace, and excellence, in Jesus’ Name. Amen

Further Study:
1 1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

1 year Bible reading plan: Romans 6:1-14 Psalms 56-59
2 year Bible reading plan: Ephesians 5:1-8 Isaiah 52

PastorKun: Just 787 in Nigeria and they are making this much noise, i wonder what they would do if they ever manage to enter top 100 in Nigeria.

^^^
This is where u are now

This was were u were before

Can someone give us the number of registered members on yookos now? The charlatans claim Oyaks had to leave twitter and start up yookos cos twitter couldn't handle the traffic Oyaks was generating. They claimed that Oyaks had following of over 3 million on twitter which was achieved within weeks of his opening his account, meanwhile several months after start yookos they are yet to register up to 100,000 members. What happened to the millions of mugus following him on twitter

https://www.nairaland.com/577773/christ-embassys-new-social-website/3#8140914

This is where u are going

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nora544: Alexa Rang 42 979 in the world and in

Nigeria 787

for Nigeria it is not good

Quit the bitterness...

In less than 3years they are already ranked 42,979.. and 787... u want me to quote u by December 2014 on how the ranking will amazingly shock u even more?

JANUARY 2014, they were ranked above 118, 000 in the world, and above 4, 000 in Nigeria. Sister, are u allergic to good news?

PastorKun: ^^^
Olodo I am here Yeye people, always seeking worldly recognition.

Welcome
Oya clap for yookos and obama phone your crew

Am surprised you didn't or haven't said Pastor Chris paid Obama for 'publicity stunt'

yaaaaaay..... wonderful stride. this is just the beginning, yookos is just 2years old, well almost 3!

where kunle and his band of hate crew?

https://www.nairaland.com/577773/christ-embassys-new-social-website/
https://www.nairaland.com/577762/yookos.com-christ-embassys-social-networking

i remember a thread of 2011 where i prophesied about the growth of yookos and how CE would have mobile apps, mobile phones, stadia, arenas, on the go audio and video feeds on different device... today, it is a reality, as BLW has a little over 60 mobile apps across different OS platforms. The church is marching on! The church has got to carve a huge niche in the internet media world, for darker days are ahead.

https://www.nairaland.com/577773/christ-embassys-new-social-website/2#7855791


*spreads mat and waits for them

Yookos is making progress even President Obama knows it!!

https://www.nairaland.com/577762/yookos.com-christ-embassys-social-networking

https://www.nairaland.com/577773/christ-embassys-new-social-website/

i was having a quick review of the above threads, where folks out of bizarre hate and acute black bellerism bashed yookos and all related to it, either directly or indirectly...but God has the final say, and to say the least, Yookos is just 2years old (would be 3 on Dec 31st 2014). She has a very bright future, and we are gonna be needing shades to look at it.

Pastor Kun aka Kunle aka KunleOshobs didnt disappoint me though

KunleOshob: You are not exactly right, there is potentially a lot of money that could be made on social networking sites. Facebook forinstance has revenues in excess of $800 million per annum. The more members you have the greater your advertizing revenue. So basically CEC is just trying to develop a money spinning website using their church members as a starting point and marketing instruments. When you get to understand CEC well you would realize that everything they do is ultimately about making money for it's promoter.

Here is Remarks by the President in Town Hall with the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders

"And Americans have been learning from you as well, because every interaction is a chance for Americans to see the Africa that so often is overlooked in the media -- the Africa that is innovative and growing and dynamic. And a new generation, all of you, on Facebook and Twitter, and creating new ways to connect -- like Yookos and MXit. I see some of you tweeting this town hall -- (laughter) -- although mostly I see these guys shifting into the seat over and over again so everybody can get a picture. (Laughter.) Don’t think I didn’t notice. (Laughter.) You all just -- you need to stay in your chairs. (Laughter.) Everybody thinks they’re slick. (Applause.) "


the good part of it all is my prophecy on the above threads came to past

Haters. . . Hating annoying haters. . .if Jesus or Paul were in our time,wouldn't they use a social networking site to spread the good news?. . .Twitter was limiting pastor chris' reach to the world,by slashing pastor chris' followers,he strived to get yookos working,and all some irky imps could write here is that he's generating funds for himself.you.all could as well say the vatican sells rosaries,books,oil,etc so as to enrich the pope.i still ask o. . . .Wetin pastor Chris do una o?
instead of being happy an african ( or better still a church)achieved such feat,(including launching of satellites), you all just come around here and moan and squeal and complain, .use the time you waste here and think how you can better yourself, you should be happy he is a record breaker,3million followers in 2months,(i bet justin beiber+lady gaga+obama all combined cant achieve such in such time span),. . .You know what?keep hating,you'd soon see christ embassy mobile app,and mobile phones,and stadia and arenas,and on-the-go audio and video messages,live on your mobile, why?. . .Because one thing i know with Christ Embassy. . . That is "ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE" in JESUS' name. . . Dont worry,small time now other church would pick up the idea . . . Mark my wrtings. . . You no understand?. . . Pastor Chris is far ahead.

https://www.nairaland.com/577773/christ-embassys-new-social-website/2#7855791

Kunle, nuclearboy, zikky... there is a God who watches. BLW has now has over 60 mobile apps across different platforms... The Church is taking it's stand on the internet media, pushing the gospel forward and hastening the coming of our Lord Jesus. Glory!

read more...
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/07/28/remarks-president-town-hall-washington-fellowship-young-african-leaders

The Virtues Of Faith, Hope, And Love . Thursday, July 31st .

And now abideth faith, hope, charity (love) these three; but the greatest of these is charity (1 Corinthians 13:13).

Faith, hope and love, are three important principles revealed to us in the Word. All three of them work together, but love is revealed as the greatest of the three. Anyone who comes to Christ immediately learns the value of faith, because faith is imparted to your spirit when you hear the Gospel. With that faith, you receive the Holy Spirit, and begin to walk in newness of life.

As you mature spiritually, you learn something about hope. Hope ministers patience. The more you grow in the things of God, the more you realize that though your faith can do anything, some things have to wait. At this stage, you start learning how to trust God.

Trust is the mixture of faith and hope. When the Bible says Abraham believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness, he trusted Jehovah with his life.

The reason love is the greatest is that love encapsulates both faith and hope. When you walk in love, you walk in faith and hope. To walk in the greater levels of the anointing of God’s Spirit, you'd have to understand the power of God’s love, and walk in it.

The Lord Jesus explained something beautiful about love in Matthew 22:35-38, when a certain lawyer, wanting to test Him, asked, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” Jesus answered him thus, “…Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first commandment” (ASV). If you ask people to list the Ten Commandments, they’ll most certainly not start with this. They’d say, “Thou shall worship no other God before me.” But Jesus brought love before worship. He knows that if you’d love Him, you’d worship Him.

It’s not so much what your faith or hope can do; God is more concerned about what your love can do. Go beyond faith and hope, and function in the arena of love, where your words and actions are motivated only by love.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for filling my heart with your love by the Holy Spirit. This love overwhelms me today, and many experience the joy and genuineness of your love-power through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
John 4:24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. ;

Deuteronomy 6:5 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.

Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Romans 5:12-21, Psalm 52-55

2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Ephesians 4:25-32, Isaiah 51

Powerful, Loving, And Sound · WEDNESDAY 30th July · 

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).

As Christians, we have an extraordinary amplitude of comprehension because the wisdom of God is in our spirits. Our minds are anointed to produce excellence. We’ve also been anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, and the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts (Romans 5:5). All these are by the Holy Spirit. He has made you powerful, loving and sound. What an excellent life!

Some people are powerful, but not loving. For us Christians, these three qualities are complete. Acts 1:8 says, "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you…." Every Christian who has received the Holy Spirit has received power, because the Holy Spirit is the power of God. 1 John 4:4 says, "Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world." The One who resides in you is greater and more powerful than all the forces in the world! Therefore, be bold to say, "…truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD…" (Micah 3:8 ).

The same Holy Spirit has caused the love of God to be shed abroad in your heart. It’s natural for you to walk in love, because love is the life of the new creation. The Bible says God is love (1 John 4:8 ); and as He is, so are you (1 John 4:17).

Declare always that you’re full of power, love, and have a sound mind; and use your sound mind for excellence in all you do.

Confession ...
I’m excellent, full of power, love and the glory of God. I walk in righteousness and manifest the dominion of the Spirit. The virtues and perfections of divinity are expressed through me today, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Proverbs 4:23; Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

1 John 2:20 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

1 year Bible reading plan: Psalms 49-51 Romans 5:1-11
2 year Bible reading plan: Ephesians 4:17-24 Isaiah 50

You Carry Heaven in You- Tuesday, July 29th

We, however, are citizens of heaven, and we eagerly wait for our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, to come from heaven (Philippians 3:20 GNB).

When Jesus came to this world, He came with as much heaven as He could live by, and bless the world with. Let’s illustrate it this way. Imagine you’re from the United Kingdom, and you’re the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to South Africa, you’d be living in your embassy in South Africa as though you were in the United Kingdom. Everything necessary for you to live the life in the United Kingdom would be made available to you, even though the house you live in is situated in South Africa.

Now, when you come out of that house, you’ll have all the rights of a diplomat from the United Kingdom, but when you meet with the people of South Africa, you deal with them as South Africans. Nevertheless, you know that you’re from the United Kingdom. You can only help them with as much of the United Kingdom that you came to South Africa with. When you enter the Embassy of the United Kingdom, the rules of the United Kingdom apply. Yet, there is a country called the United Kingdom away from you; but you have brought as much life with you from the United Kingdom to South Africa in line with what the rules allow.

The Lord Jesus did the same thing. As much as the rules allowed, He brought heaven in Him to earth. He brought it in His heart, because the Holy Spirit lived inside Him. He came with the throne of God in His heart. No wonder He was such a blessing to the world! The same applies to the Christian.

A Christian is more than a religious person; he’s one who is born again, and by reason of the New Birth, has been translated into the Kingdom of God, and now lives in heaven, in the earth. He’s one with as much heaven as he can carry. Halleluiah. If you’re born again, you carry the throne of God in your heart. You’re thus heaven’s ambassador to this world. Therefore, preach the Gospel, heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils. Bless the world with the grace and glory of heaven that’s in you.


Prayer. ..
Dear Father, I thank you for bringing me into the glorious Kingdom of your dear Son Jesus, making me a partaker of your glory and life. I carry in my heart the divine attributes of divinity, and I bless my world today, with your grace and glory that I carry, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


Further Study :

Hebrews 12:22-24
22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.


DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 4:1-25 Psalm 45-48

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Ephesians 4:11-16 Isaiah 49

Born Blessed! - Monday, July 28th

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ (Ephesians 1:3).

Someone might whine, “It looks like a curse runs in my family, because no one seems to be making progress.” No; not when you’re born again. The new creation in Christ Jesus is born blessed and can’t walk under a curse.

Isaiah 10:27 declares, “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” This verse doesn’t mean that the anointing breaks the yoke. Yes, the anointing breaks the yoke, but this particular portion of scripture lets us know that because of the presence of the anointing, you can’t be “yoked.” In other words, when a yoke is placed on a Christian, it necessarily breaks upon contact with the anointing, because the Christian is anointed of the Lord. Halleluiah!

Notice again what Colossians 1:12-13 says, “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son.” You’ve been delivered from the domain of darkness and transferred into the Kingdom of God’s dear Son! That’s your present location. In Christ, you've been delivered, sanctified and blessed.

The devil will try to keep you from knowing that you’re blessed. He’ll say, “Reach out to God to bless you.” He could even make you believe you aren’t qualified to be blessed because of the wrong things you’ve done. Don’t accept his lies. God already blessed you with ALL spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. All the blessings that God could ever give came to you in Christ, in the salvation package. You’re an heir of God’s blessing; live accordingly.


Prayer. ..
Dear Father, I give you thanks for in Christ, you've blessed me with all spiritual blessings and have made me a blessing. I’m a carrier and dispenser of your innumerable blessings to a hurting and dying world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.


Further Study

Galatians 3:8-9
8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.
9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

2 Peter 1:3
According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:


DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Romans 3:1-31 Psalm 42-44

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Ephesians 4:1-10 Isaiah 48

alexleo: [b]But bro he is right in what he said about some of these pastors pls. [/b]The only thing I don't agree with him is abusing them. I ll rather blame members of such churches who are supposed to ask questions but have refused to do so in the name of touch not my annointed.

Remember miriam and Aaron, when they spoke about Moses? When God confronted them, did He ask them why they spoke about Moses the way they did? Or....

Point is, pray for ministers of the gospel, rather than slander them around, whether they be right or wrong. What rights do we have to question another man's servant? Now, look at seasoned ministers all over the world, how many times have u seen them criticising other churches just cos they don't teach what they teach?

I know some pastor's are dubious and act in really unchrist-like, but what then is my job? Go around condemning them? Where then is the love of Christ? I rather fo on my knees for the pastor's sake and the sake of his brethren. That's why we can't blame the brethren either, cos a sheep follow its shepherd, the brethren may not ask questions because they knkw not too, and when they know from the word, they usually don't question the Pastor, they simply move out, for God is not an author of confusion. I never asked questions in the Anglican church, when I got to know the Word and did wha the Bereans did, I simply left the Anglican communion, and didn't criticise them, even when glaringly, evil men are made elders and chairmen of events. I didn't go tell folks to leave there, they watched and saw something different...and God did the rest.

But if folks think they are ordained to rubbish pastors or churches all in the guise of "they preach heresies", God bear me witness...they do so at their peril. Remember David and Saul? I never question Pastors, for I don't know the calling on them. Simple. I use the recipe the bible gave for testing Spirits, and it works perfectly fine for me

Happy Sunday bro

Believing" And "Talking" Must Go Together · SUNDAY 27 th July· 

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation (Romans 10:9-10).

Your mouth is your instrument to chart your course through life; it’s not just for eating and drinking. There’re people in hospitals who, as a result of sickness, are drip-fed through their veins. So even though it’s convenient to use the mouth for food, its greater function is for talking; using the power of words for creating your victorious life.

Salvation has already been made available in Christ Jesus. Titus 2:11 says, "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men." However, to catapult yourself into the realms of glory—where you enjoy the benefits of salvation—you must use your mouth rightly, for with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. This is the reason some people, even though they’ve been Christians for long, have never really enjoyed the benefits of Christianity. They haven’t acted on the Word. You’re to make confessions of the Word; that means speak the same things that God has said concerning you in His Word. That is what takes you beyond salvation, to enjoying the benefits of salvation.

You ought to always make confessions about yourself on the basis of the Word of God that you’ve believed. Until you make those confessions, your believing won’t produce results. Your believing and your confessions must go together. 2 Corinthians 4:13 says, "We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak."

Those whose confessions are at variance with what they believe experience lots of ups and downs in life; no consistent victories. This is because as the Word says, a fountain doesn’t produce sweet water and bitter water at the same time (James 3:11). Speak the Word only, and always, for a life of consistent victory and excellence.

Confession...
The Word of God prevails mightily in me today, producing glory in my life. My victory is undeniable, and all the blessings and results of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are evident in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study: James 3:10-13

1 year Bible reading plan: Psalms 38-41 Romans 2:1-29
2 year Bible reading plan: Ephesians 3:13-21 Isaiah 47

christemmbassey: 'if u stick to d word, u'll come back with a testimony......' ma Oga, how Gombe? Ope say bh activities never reach der o. Ok bros, ma appeal is, what God has brought 2gether tro Christ, let not tithe FRAUD put assunder o. Love u with d love of da Lord. ... Don't u dare miss 2014 E-Grace convocation, Jesus will be there!

Bros...I hail u joor...

christemmbassey: But for Grace I woud't be saved, but for your Grace I'll go astray, i'm forever gratefull that you av been faithful to me Lord, for your AMAZING GRACE. A very blessed evening to all. @Gombs y are you so bitter? I tot ure a christian bc u claimed to b a CE , for all i know, chris has never preached bitterness or malice! Abi u don change church? Bless u.

Haba bros
I can't be bitter na... if I were I'd have trailed the part of insults... but my man, see folks claiming saimts na...grace convention? U want me to put up insults these blokes have put up on here?

[NLT] James 3:11 Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water?

And yet, no scripture in the Bible can be brought out by a select few, a scripture condemning tithing or those who do. But some folks make it a point of duty to fight it day and night, come rain come shine.... and freely insults tithers, pastors, churches and yet claim sainthood!

frosbel: In the early church each church branch ( based on location not denomination ) had a plural of elders or pastors or shepherds ( can be used interchangeably ) who were responsible to oversee the general well being of the sheep and guide against false doctrine.

The church model with one man as the pastor while others sit in subservient posts is totally contrary to scripture and rather emulates the CEO structure of worldly corporations. Just like the CEOs , Pastors are hugely preoccupied with collecting money from its member and balancing the books to make sure their enterprises or franchise businesses do not go under. They are therefore trying to serve God and money at the same time which we all know is next to impossible.

Any pastor who says he owns a church is a charlatan, wolf and in some cases an outright crook.

See bitterness na

Candour: Here's the thread https://www.nairaland.com/1809900/non-tithers-criminals

Just like you I don't read neither do i comment on every thread. I only saw it because my moniker was mentioned. Go through it and I believe you'll understand why i wrote what you quoted.

d bible expressly called non tither robbers,hence criminals. pls show me where d bible called tithers "gullible" or pastor who teach tithing "scammers", "thieves on the pulpit" "fraudsters" etc. or you wan deny the use of one all more of the enquoted adjectives?

ayam waitin for an answer

PastorKun: So in your deluded opinion the flock now belongs to the pastor I thought the flock belongs to Christ and it's true gospel that should be preach to them whether the Pastor likes it or not.

every flock has a shepherd...that is why every church has its own pastor,who christ has made a shepherd over those He has ordained the pastor to have. go to hebrews and study about followership. Paul said "follow me as i follow christ"

by the way,of all i posted,na only this one gv u migraine?

PastorKun: I am yet to see a thread were tithers are labelled as "fraudsters" what i see is people labelling tithe collectors and preachers fraudsters. Tithers are at best a victim of this fraud and we actually sympathise with them and not call then names.

Kunle, but I am a tither, so are pastors too...the term tithe collector which u coined is quite baffling, which on several occasions, u have termed me as one

Amongst so many names uv called me this one is the classic, and anytime I remember, I burst into epileptic laughter

Pathological liar + chronic tithe collector, 
https://www.nairaland.com/1454770/testimonies-why-stopped-tithing-here/2#18583236

Umm, the other classic is "you are the worse and most greedy tithe collector I've ever seen"

From ur above quote in bold, it proves u have double standards, cos instead of sympathising with me, u insult me with all form or written excreta (which at most times are hilariously funny). Now, to u, every person that supports tithing is a tithe preacher and fraudster, then like alex asked, why then are fraudsters invited to teach in the 'Grace convention'? You lot are now benevolent enough to extend 'grace' to fraudsters to teach what exactly?

Would u invite a tithe teacher to ur gathering of brethren and have him tell ur flock he believes in tithing fro ur pulpit? Just like how DB was asked to teach the flock of another pastor, and he went and preached his own message against what the preacher teaches his own flock- that’s ministerial blunder. It reminds me of what Jesus said about such people
John 10 KJV
1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber.

 2  But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.

 3  To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

 4  And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.

 5  And a stranger will they not follow, but will flee from him: for they know not the voice of strangers.

From the above fraudsters should not be invited in a covention , cos from day one, they have questionable characters

shdemidemi: @Gombs

If you are like this as a man, I wonder what a female version of you would be like.