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Training For Mastery - Thursday, June 23

Pastor Chris

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7).

To be a good leader, a successful leader, you have to be well trained. And training isn’t just a onetime thing; it’s a continuous exercise, and the aim of every training is to attain mastery or perfection. Some people believe that as long as they’re in the earth, they’ll just keep learning, without attaining mastery. That’s not what the Word teaches.

The Bible talks about people who are ever learning, but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth (2 Timothy 3:7). That’s not a recommendation. There’s a place of mastery that every Christian should desire to attain. There’re certain things you must perfect before God can permit you to move to higher things in the spirit-realm. And that’s why you have to be trained in the Word.

In Ephesians 4:11-12, the Apostle Paul lists for us the purpose of the fivefold ministry gifts, which the Lord Jesus gave to the Church; it’s for the training or “perfecting” of the saints. It’s so we can attain mastery: “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints….”

Don’t live a life that’s always on “a journey,” in pursuit of the same things, on the same level for years. There’re certain things that you should perfect, and when you do, move to the next level; move to something higher. Success is measured at different levels. As you’re being trained, you can tell whether or not you’re successful by the results you produce on the basis of your current level of training.

The more yielded you are to the Holy Spirit and the Word of God, the faster the process of your training, and the sooner you attain mastery at that level and area of training.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the ministry gifts to the body of Christ, that the Church may be taught, trained, perfected and energized for the work of the ministry. I take advantage of the Word and the blessings of the Spirit, through which I’m trained for a continuous life of victory, success, promotion and greatness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Hebrews 5:12-14
For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which [be] the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. 13 For every one that useth milk [is] unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. 14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, [even] those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Hebrews 6:1
Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,

2 Timothy 3:16-17
All scripture [is] given by inspiration of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 10:24-48,Ezra 7-8

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 8:1-8, Isaiah 10

Grace And Peace In Increasing Measure - Wednesday, June 22

Pastor Chris

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord (2 Peter 1:2).

From the verse of scripture above, we can understand that the way to have grace and peace multiplied in your life is through the knowledge (Greek: epignosis) of God, and of Jesus, our Lord. Someone may lament, "Please pray for me; my life is in a mess. I don't have peace at home; I don't have peace where I work. There's no peace in my heart; I really need prayers."

You may pray for such a person, but it might not work, because the Word is clear as to how to enjoy greater peace in your life: It's through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus, our Lord. God wants you to know, and live by His Word, because the more you know Him, the more grace and peace you stand to enjoy in your life.

Moreover, "peace" here, isn't just referring to ordinary peace of being quiet or mere solitude. The Greek word for peace is "eirene," which is akin to the Hebrew, "shalom," which means peace with rest and prosperity put together. In other words, through the knowledge of God, you're at home with prosperity! Everything about your life works out right. You're not fretful and agitated over anything! Irrespective of what happens, you're unperturbed, you're in charge, and in control.

As you learn more about Jesus and meditate on His Word; as you learn about the Father through fellowship, more revelations will come to you. The knowledge of His Word makes us masters, causing your life to be filled with immeasurable grace and peace.

Notice the Bible doesn't say, "Grace and peace shall be added unto you," but that they'll be "multiplied unto you." In your life, it's possible to keep heaping up grace and peace in increasing measure. John 1:16 says of His fullness have we all received, grace heaped upon grace. So, enjoy grace and peace in your life, by increasing your knowledge of Him. Praise God!

Confession...
Dear Father, I thank you for the guidance and wisdom received in your Word. As I open my spirit to your Word today, grace and peace are multiplied in my life; my heart is garrisoned with divine wisdom, and fortified to prevail over circumstances. I transcend every pressure, and anxiety, because I have peace with prosperity, in Jesus' Name.

Further Study:
2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

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.

Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee : because he trusteth in thee.

1-Year Bible Reading Plan:
Acts 10:1-23, Ezra 4-6

2- Year Bible Reading Plan:
2 Corinthians 7:9-16
Isaiah 9

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Train Them With The Word - Tuesday, June 21

Pastor Chris

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

It’s the responsibility of parents to train up their kids in the way of the Lord. That’s what the Word says: “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

Some parents would say, “We try not to impose anything on our children; we just let them make their decisions themselves.” What an error! The Bible says, “Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him” (Proverbs 22:15). Children aren’t allowed to make their own decisions; they need to be trained and guided. Parents have a responsibility to know through the Spirit of God, what their children should be, and raise them in that direction.

Some parents act as though God said, “Leave the children to me, and I’ll determine how they’ll grow up”; He didn’t say that. Rather, He said parents should train up the child in the way he should go. If you already have children, let the Holy Spirit guide you in bringing them up in righteousness. Keep training them in the Word. Even when it looks as though they’re not imbibing the culture of the Word, keep at it, and don’t despair. Give some time; the results of the training will be evident. Soon enough, they’ll come into the right place, and be all that God destined for them to be.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you, for your Word has in it, the ability to make me what it talks about, and produce in me, and in those you’ve placed in my care, an unalloyed commitment to you. We’re yielded to the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and to the guidance, and tutelage of the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Proverbs 23:13 NLT
Don't fail to discipline your children. They won't die if you spank them.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

Proverbs 29:15
The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 9:32-43, Ezra 1-3

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 7:1-8, Isaiah 8

Success Without Struggle - Monday, June 20

Pastor Chris

There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. FOR HE THAT IS ENTERED INTO HIS REST, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his (Hebrews 4:9-10).

Notice the underlined phrase above: “For he that is entered into his rest….” That rest, is the rest in Christ; it’s much more than the rest for the physical body. It’s rest for your soul, where you don’t struggle or toil for anything whatsoever. As a new creation, everything required for your success, prosperity, victory, health and greatness has been made available in Christ. So, you don’t have to struggle in life anymore, for you’ve entered God’s rest.

There’re many who haven’t realized this truth, and therefore, can’t walk in the vantage position of rest. In their jobs, businesses, projects, or even their evangelical responsibilities, they labour, toil, and struggle. But Christ is our rest. Our struggling doesn’t please God. That’s why the Holy Spirit was sent to help us. John 14:16 (AMP) says, “And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever.” He’s here today, and now; He’s your Helper.

We’re living in the day of rest, ruling, and reigning with the King, seated together with Him in heavenly places: “And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Ephesians 2:6). Notice that scripture doesn’t say “We’ve been made to stand together in heavenly places,” no! We’re seated with Him; and that’s not the position of hardship, struggle, or labour; it’s a position of rest. The work has been done in Christ Jesus; now He says, “Enjoy all things. Live in my rest, for all things are yours.”

Even your evangelical work shouldn’t be a struggle. Recognize this truth, and with that consciousness, preach and teach the Word; the power of the Spirit will be in it and convict or stir your hearers. It’s part of your blessing as the seed of Abraham, to excel and make progress in life, from glory to glory, without struggling.

Confession...
I’m a new creation in Christ, the seed of Abraham, and an heir according to the promise. I live perpetually in the rest of God, for Christ is my Sabbath. Now and always, I walk in His glory, for I’ve been ordained to excel, win, and make progress from glory to glory, without struggles or anxieties. Blessed be God!

Further Study:

Matthew 11:28-30
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

1 Peter 5:7
Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 9:1-31, 2 Chronicles 35-36

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18, Isaiah 7

Joagbaje:
if theres a typographical error in your sms . does that invalidate it

Wonderful analogy

OLAADEGBU:
What is the difference between sin, transgression and iniquity?

Ola, what's your point? Do you want to discuss or your just want an interview?Firstly, a christian can sin, that however doesn't make him a SINNER. A SINNER is one with the nature of sin, he doesn't sin...HE IS SIN.

to answer the above quote, i remember what God said far back in the bible

Exodus 34:7
Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth generation.

Therefore, there is a difference between the 3, I used to think they were same.


[size=18pt]Sin according to webster dictionary
[/size]Sin is either a positive act in which a known divine law is violated, or it is the voluntary neglect to obey a positive divine command, or a rule of duty clearly implied in such command. Sin comprehends not actions only, but neglect of known duty, all evil thoughts, purposes, words and desires, whatever is contrary to God’s commands or law."


[size=18pt]Transgression— [/size]
The act of passing over or beyond any law or rule of moral duty; the violation of a law or known principal of rectitude; breach of command. It means “to choose to intentionally disobey;

[size=18pt]Iniquity [/size]
Iniquity means a deviation from rectitude, premeditated choice of continuing evil without repentance.

Most importantly, these three have overlapping areas.

Don’t Neglect The Word - Saturday, June 18th .

Pastor Chris

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life (Proverbs 4:13).

Imagine that you’re a student, and prior to your exams, your teacher gives you all the relevant textbooks and materials to study, points out the very chapters you should focus on, and even the questions to expect. What do you think of the student who says, “I really want to pass this exam, but I don’t have enough time to study?” He has set himself up for failure.

Likewise, in Christianity, we’re in life’s exam; the Holy Spirit, our Teacher, has given us the Word, and He’s shown us how to use it. He’s told us that every problem that’s going to be solved, and every question that’ll be answered, is in the Word. Nothing outside it is coming your way; therefore, study it, understand it, live by it, and you’ll be a success.

However, if someone says, “I want to please God, and do His will. I want to be everything He destined me to be, but my problem is that I really don’t have the time to study the Bible.” That’s like the student we described earlier. Only one outcome can result from such an attitude: failure. You must study and give the Word of God attention in your life. How would you please Him, and be a success in life, if you aren’t acquainted with His Word?

The Word of God is God’s instruction manual for an extraordinary life of glory. It’s the only dependable material to build you up, and sustain you in the transcendent life. So, don’t neglect the Word. The best way to serve God, and be an extraordinary success in life, is to function in, and live according to His Word.

Jesus said, “…he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him” (John 8:29). If you’ll diligently and meditatively study the Word, you’ll know the mind of the Father; His heart will be unveiled to you, and by walking in His light, you can always please Him.

Prayer..
Dear Father, I thank you for the transforming power of your Word in my life. As I study your Word, my mind is renewed; I’m transformed and transfigured, positioned in your glory. I continually make progress, and my advancement, profiting and growth are evident to all, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Proverbs 8:10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

2 Corinthians 3:18
But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.

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.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:54-8:1-8, 2 Chronicles 31-32
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21, Isaiah 4

HardMirror:
I am a fraud , shey u wan use am collect money from bank? Lol

I've always knew you were blabbing here. Keep it up

Hardmirror, I'm still waiting for the info I asked for...

From your recent posts, all I see is a Christian who wants to run away from morality and consequences for his actions. Don't worry, kontinu...

Supply me the info I asked for... Or I'd be certain you're a crude fraud

He Went In Your Place - Friday, June 17

Pastor Chris

And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence (Colossians 1:18).

The phrase in the theme verse, “the firstborn from the dead,” doesn’t mean the first to be raised from the dead. Prior to Jesus’ vicarious death, there were those who had been raised from the dead; so what the Apostle Paul communicates by the Spirit here, is different. When our sins were laid on Jesus on the cross, He died spiritually. Spiritual death is separation from God. Only through a spiritual rebirth does one awake from this death. Jesus Christ was the first born from spiritual death.

As Jesus hung on the cross, He suffered the agony of being separated from the Father: “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34). This was a result of His being made the sin sacrifice, which automatically identified with sin: “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

It should have been illegal for Jesus to be crucified and sent to hell, because He was innocent and without sin, but He went in our place. Recall the graphic details in Colossians 2:15 when He engaged Satan in that awful combat in hell, and defeated him and all the cohorts of darkness: “And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.” No one ever came out of spiritual death or out of Satan’s bondage, but Jesus did. He paid the full penalty for every man.

Thus, because a righteous man was given for sinners, it became legal, and possible, for sinners to be given His righteousness. He took our place of sin, that we might obtain His righteousness. Now, you’re as righteous as Jesus is! He’s made you the very expression of His righteousness. The righteousness that He was clothed with was made available to you, because He died for you, and when He came out of death, you came out in and with Him. Hallelujah!

Prayer...
Dear heavenly Father, I thank you for sending Jesus, who became the very representation of sin on my behalf, and died in my place, so that I might be made righteous, and also be the expression of your righteousness. I walk in, and manifest, your righteousness today and always, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Romans 5:17-18
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.) 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

1 Corinthians 1:30
But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:

Isaiah 53:5-7
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 7:1-53, 2 Chronicles 29-30

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Isaiah 3

Image123:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Jo is a well known person to me on this forum na. i understand he's your pastor and the allegiance etc.

LOL.... Hahahahahahah, if I list my pastors ehn? In Christ Embassy, our pastors plenty, and yes... Joagbaje is one, Pastor Joy Amenkhinan, Pastor Mary Owase, Pastor Vale Odu-Thomas etc

I know him by both his actions and not just words, he believes and teaches eternal security, maybe not the variant you're thinking. But if you insist, you can ask Jo a simple question that need simple answer. Ask him can a Christian sin? If he does, is he a sinner?

Christians are not sinners.. Even if they sin... Sinners have the nature of sin.

You're born again, If you lie now, how does that make you a sinner, seeing that you've received remission for your sins? If you want to debate this, open a thread and invite me.

Like he said, If you want any clarification concerning anything, why not simply ask Joagbaje what he thinks about a particular topic and why?

We're God's Habitation Through The Spirit - Thursday, June 16

Pastor Chris

*"What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have received of God, and ye are not your own" (1 Corinthians 6:19).*
In Exodus 25:8, God expressed His desire to dwell in the midst of His people. He said, *"...let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them."* Notice He didn't say, "...that I may visit them," no; not a visit.
He said, "...that I may dwell among them."
Moses implemented God's instruction. He rallied the children of Israel, to bring all the necessary offerings, and they built a beautiful sanctuary in accordance with the pattern and plan that God gave to Moses. However, that wasn't good enough. God wanted a new sanctuary and showed David a vision of the new sanctuary; He gave him every detail of what it should be like.

David was excited, and laid down a lot of gold and silver for the building of the temple. Nevertheless, it was Solomon, David's son, who was approved of God to build the temple, and he built for God a magnificent temple. The Bible says, *"Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet"* (Acts 7:48).

Then Jesus came on the scene and said, *"...I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it"* (Matthew 16:18). The word translated "Church" means "Assembly or Congregation of the called out ones." It's therefore not a physical building, but a living tabernacle of human beings.

Let's read Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV. It says, *"Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit."* We're God's habitation through the Spirit! His vision to dwell in the midst of His people has been realized in us, the Church.

Each one of us is a temple of the Holy Spirit. He lives and walks in us (2 Corinthians 6:16). You're God's holy temple (1 Corinthians 3:16); this, the Bible says, is the mystery that was hidden from ages and generations, which has now been made manifest. The mystery is, Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:26-27). Hallelujah!

*Prayer....*
*Precious Father, I worship and adore you; thank you for making me your dwelling place. I acknowledge your Spirit living in me, protecting, guiding, and leading me in your perfect will. Thank you for beautifying my life with the glory of your presence, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:

*2 Corinthians 4:7:
"But we have this treasure in earthern vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us"

*Acts 7:44-49:
"Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he has appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. 45 Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; 46 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. 47 But Solomon built him an house. 48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet 49 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?"



*2 Corinthians 6:16:*
"And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Acts 6:1-15; 2 Chronicles 26-28

*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
2 Co

We're God's Habitation Through The Spirit - Thursday, June 16

Pastor Chris

*"What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have received of God, and ye are not your own" (1 Corinthians 6:19).*
In Exodus 25:8, God expressed His desire to dwell in the midst of His people. He said, *"...let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them."* Notice He didn't say, "...that I may visit them," no; not a visit.
He said, "...that I may dwell among them."
Moses implemented God's instruction. He rallied the children of Israel, to bring all the necessary offerings, and they built a beautiful sanctuary in accordance with the pattern and plan that God gave to Moses. However, that wasn't good enough. God wanted a new sanctuary and showed David a vision of the new sanctuary; He gave him every detail of what it should be like.

David was excited, and laid down a lot of gold and silver for the building of the temple. Nevertheless, it was Solomon, David's son, who was approved of God to build the temple, and he built for God a magnificent temple. The Bible says, *"Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet"* (Acts 7:48).

Then Jesus came on the scene and said, *"...I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it"* (Matthew 16:18). The word translated "Church" means "Assembly or Congregation of the called out ones." It's therefore not a physical building, but a living tabernacle of human beings.

Let's read Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV. It says, *"Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit."* We're God's habitation through the Spirit! His vision to dwell in the midst of His people has been realized in us, the Church.

Each one of us is a temple of the Holy Spirit. He lives and walks in us (2 Corinthians 6:16). You're God's holy temple (1 Corinthians 3:16); this, the Bible says, is the mystery that was hidden from ages and generations, which has now been made manifest. The mystery is, Christ in you, the hope of glory (Colossians 1:26-27). Hallelujah!

*Prayer....*
*Precious Father, I worship and adore you; thank you for making me your dwelling place. I acknowledge your Spirit living in me, protecting, guiding, and leading me in your perfect will. Thank you for beautifying my life with the glory of your presence, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*Further Study:*

*2 Corinthians 4:7
"But we have this treasure in earthern vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us"

*Acts 7:44-49
"Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as he has appointed, speaking unto Moses, that he should make it according to the fashion that he had seen. 45 Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; 46 Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob. 47 But Solomon built him an house. 48 Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet 49 Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?"



*2 Corinthians 6:16:*
"And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people."

*Daily Scripture Reading*

*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*
Acts 6:1-15; 2 Chronicles 26-28

*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*
2 Co

Image123:
You actually referred me to where Jo said the world cannot sin etc? I'll pass, thanks for your help. i know Jo for many years now, i know what he believes in that line, i don't need to dig him up. It's needless.

let me help you post whats on that link...you're being dishonest now o

Joagbaje: A christian can lose his salvation. The bible is clear on that . It's a christian who can commit sins. The world cannot commit sins. The world has only one sin. Which is unbelief in Christ.

have a great day bro!

Joagbaje:
Abi o . He's freelance lawyer God gave me today . Which kain lawyer bi dis

lol...Image123 is my buddy, maybe he's just not in the 'spirit'

Image123:
Lemme help mr Jo here, forgive his skepticism. It's something to do with his understanding/doctrine. Jo is a fellow who believes in eternal security essentially. He believes a christian cannot sin, he's being taught and has taught people that whatever they do, they are children of God and the righteousness of God etc. i'm sure you know his church and more. So the reality of things does not agree with his doctrinal understanding. This are some of the advantages of having correct doctrine. While correct doctrine on tithe, heaven, rapture, trinity etc doesn't exactly save, it has it's uses and helps understanding. Jo is used to people fornicating or lying and having guilty conscience, then he tells them no no no. You are born of God, God sees Jesus not you etc, and the person feels okay and good. But in your case, he sees someone blaspheming and sort of digging deeper into sin as it were, and it doesn't conform with his understanding.

You want to help Jo?

I'm disappointed bro! Do you now lie around threads, misrepresenting another for whatever reasons you can conjure? Well, I can prove you're lying on several counts. For example you lied that

Jo is a fellow who believes in eternal security essentially

Well, nairaland archives disagrees with you.
https://www.nairaland.com/2935665/did-joseph-prince-really-say/1#42974993

I don't even want to get into the last above bold lines to prove you're lying as i proved above..I think it'd be proper to apologise to Jo

So even if the Spirit is telling him something else, his long years and doctrinal teachings are telling him differently.

You sound so much like Ola, with the My-Church-is-holier-than-yours attitude. You deeper life now?

Your case though is very pathetic, it is what some refer to as apostasy. In your case, you have no Holy Spirit to convict you of sin. You've somehow grieved Him. It is the Holy Spirit and our spirit(conscience) that convinces us to accept Jesus and repent. You are left with only your conscience, hence very very very slim chance for you i must say.

This is soooooooooo Ola

Joagbaje:
You are just a religious bigot ,still indulge in this childish "MY CHURCH IS BETTER THAN YOURS" . Try to win approval by prejudice . Beside you're wrong on what I believe . You don't speak for me . If you want to know what I believe ,simply ask. And repent of this carnality of yours . God bless you

Very apt response Jo, especially the underlined. See Image123 wan help you oooooooo . Him don turn lawyer ni?

They'd now come and term me your lawyer because i spoke about facts.... But Joagbaje, Didn't His post make you laugh as it made me when i saw it?

When I saw his false accusations, i was like

https://www.reactiongifs.com/r/scbu.gif

He wrote like Ola sha... His DLBC background is finally taking an evolutionary stand like Ola's.


@Hardmirror... your stories are nothing but tales... You are the one now asking for proof of the existence of witches, demons etc, forgetting you wrote thus feww weeks ago

WITCHCRAFT
REAL
Believe it or not witchcraft is real.

https://www.nairaland.com/3078223/pastor-atheist-why-never-christian/3#45195843



I am in Osogbo now , and i can take up your matter, can you tell me the Bishop's name and name of church you claimed you attended in Osogbo, so that I can use to verify your claims? Can i have the details of the deaf guy who stays at Capital ( although no way of confirming from him what happened exactly)? ALL those you may have known while a Christian/Pastor in Osogbo.. kindly furnish me with them details. thanks

HardMirror:
[b]There is a simple way of verifying what people say. The holy spirit. [/b]Or u don't have the holy spirit?
Stop guess, let the holy spirit witness to u.

So unfortunate you can't see how ordinary you are. If not you won't be here trying to guess if a story is false or not. Guess wrong and expose how fake and empty u are

So the Holy Spirit verified to you what Frank said or whoever told you this tale? Amazing!

ValentineMary:
I did that some time ago. Visit my profile.

I'd take that as a NO.

Thanks for stopping by

ValentineMary:
You want link I know the truth hurts so start getting used to it

Open a thread and invite me

ValentineMary:
This one dey joke? :-/ In Iceland recently christianity was termed a public hazard, in Mexico (one of the most catholic nation on earth) the rise in christianity is about 1% while that of irreligious is about 5%· The total number of irreligious is now about 1billion. Keep deceiving yourself. Christianity is slowly dying and would soon reach it's end just like the Greek mythology.

Kings and Rulers said same many years ago... You're not the first to think this way. I don't even want to debate the Mexico part with you... We both know you're lying.

... The gates of hell shall NEVER prevail. That's a sovereign declaration by Almighty God.

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18).

Over the years, the Church of Jesus Christ has continued to wax stronger and stronger, marching on in glory, regardless of the many persecutions and oppositions orchestrated against it by the adversary. The Church has remained unstoppable to this day, and will remain so for all time, because the Lord meant it when He said, “…I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).

The word “Gates” is symbolic in prophetic language for “power and dominion.” So, the powers of hell, the dominion of hell, shall not, and cannot prevail against the Church. It doesn’t matter what they do. The Church, right from inception, has survived and endured many terrible persecutions. There have been kings who threatened to annihilate the Church. Some even boasted that when they were through with the Church, history would not remember that it ever existed. But the Church has out-lived them all.

The Church will always have the victory. It’ll crush every opposition, and conquer everyone who ever stands against it. That’s the blessing upon the Church. The Lord Jesus said to Saul of Tarsus when he was persecuting the Church, “…it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks” (Acts 26:14). Then, in Luke 20:18, He said, “Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.”

The Church of Jesus Christ isn’t a human organization; it is, in fact, a living thing, and it’s indestructible. It doesn’t matter the onslaught of evil and wickedness against the Church from Satan and wicked and unreasonable men, nothing can stall or hinder the growth and impact of the Church around the world. There isn’t enough fear, unbelief, doubt, or persecutions that can prevail against the Church.

Being born again, you belong to the Church, and you’re indestructible. Victory is yours, no matter what happens with you. You may be in the deepest “dungeon” even now; right there, declare, “Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world.” The Word is guaranteed to put you over and bring you out in victory. Hallelujah!

Confession...
I belong to Christ; in Him I live, and move and have my being. No evil shall befall me; neither shall any plague come near my dwelling. I’m strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. No weapon formed against me shall prosper, and any tongue that rises against me in judgment is condemned, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

https://www.nairaland.com/393253/rhapsody-realities-daily-devotional/51#46584339

Goshen360:
because I don't have your time....

I'm glad you don't. I can understand why.

Cheers

The Church Is Marching On - Wednesday, June 15

Pastor Chris

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18).

Over the years, the Church of Jesus Christ has continued to wax stronger and stronger, marching on in glory, regardless of the many persecutions and oppositions orchestrated against it by the adversary. The Church has remained unstoppable to this day, and will remain so for all time, because the Lord meant it when He said, “…I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18).

The word “Gates” is symbolic in prophetic language for “power and dominion.” So, the powers of hell, the dominion of hell, shall not, and cannot prevail against the Church. It doesn’t matter what they do. The Church, right from inception, has survived and endured many terrible persecutions. There have been kings who threatened to annihilate the Church. Some even boasted that when they were through with the Church, history would not remember that it ever existed. But the Church has out-lived them all.

The Church will always have the victory. It’ll crush every opposition, and conquer everyone who ever stands against it. That’s the blessing upon the Church. The Lord Jesus said to Saul of Tarsus when he was persecuting the Church, “…it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks” (Acts 26:14). Then, in Luke 20:18, He said, “Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken; but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.”

The Church of Jesus Christ isn’t a human organization; it is, in fact, a living thing, and it’s indestructible. It doesn’t matter the onslaught of evil and wickedness against the Church from Satan and wicked and unreasonable men, nothing can stall or hinder the growth and impact of the Church around the world. There isn’t enough fear, unbelief, doubt, or persecutions that can prevail against the Church.

Being born again, you belong to the Church, and you’re indestructible. Victory is yours, no matter what happens with you. You may be in the deepest “dungeon” even now; right there, declare, “Greater is He that’s in me than he that’s in the world.” The Word is guaranteed to put you over and bring you out in victory. Hallelujah!

Confession...
I belong to Christ; in Him I live, and move and have my being. No evil shall befall me; neither shall any plague come near my dwelling. I’m strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. No weapon formed against me shall prosper, and any tongue that rises against me in judgment is condemned, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Isaiah 11:9
They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.

Matthew 21:12-14
And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, 13 And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. 14 And the blind and the lame came to him in the temple; and he healed them.

1 Timothy 3:15
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 5:12-42, 2 Chronicles 23-25

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Isaiah 1

No offense intended, but please, how can you refund me My mb biko?

If I'd seen the lyrics earlier, I for no bother hitting the download link.

Sounded like something done in the days of eedris AbdulKareem.

Work on your lyrics, vocals AND creativity. Thanks.


I wish you all the best.

Goshen360:
^ ^ ^ What is you talking about?

christemmbassey:
hahahaha its a st'dance called 'twist'

Just like air thought.. Lol.. I wasn't expecting anything more from you two. Thanks for not disappointing me.

Equipped For The Mandate - Tuesday, June 14

Pastor Chris

For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established (Romans 1:11).
Hosea 12:13 tells us that “…by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.” Notice, He didn’t say, “…by an angel,” but “…by a prophet.” God preserves or establishes His people through His servants; His chosen and anointed ministers.

He equips them and sends them to those He wants to bless. Ephesians 4:11-12 says, “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”

This lets us know why Paul could affirm boldly in his letter to the believers in Rome, “…I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift to the end ye may be established” (Romans 1:11). He knew he was a custodian of divine verities; he knew he had something to give.

One of the reasons there’re weak Christians today is that they never received any spiritual impartation. Read again, the reason Paul said he wanted to impart some spiritual gifts to the brethren in Rome; it was so they might be established. Through the ministry of the Word, and impartation of the Spirit, God’s people are strengthened and established on the truth.

1 Corinthians 4:20 says, “For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.” The Gospel is more than mere words; its power must be demonstrated. Paul said in 1 Corinthians 2:4, “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.” So, as Christians, and as ministers of the Gospel, we have something with which to bless and transform our world. We’re dispensers of God’s blessings.

God has endowed you with grace and special abilities according to His own will, and according to His calling on your life. He’s equipped you for what He called you to do. You have what it takes. Therefore, do something with what you have. 2 Corinthians 4:7 says, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels….” Do something with the anointing; in ministering to others, do so in the power of the Holy Ghost!

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me a perfect heart that responds to your Word. As I receive your Word, my heart is imparted with spiritual gifts and I’m duly equipped to do great exploits through the Gospel of Christ, to your praise and glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

2 Corinthians 3:6
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.

Hebrews 2:4
God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:32-5:1-11, 2 Chronicles 20-22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 3:11-18, Songs of Solomon 7-8

Bless Your World With The Anointing - Monday, June 13

Pastor Chris

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you…(1 John 2:27).

Acts 19:12 tells us that handkerchiefs and aprons were taken from Paul to the sick: “…and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.” This is just wonderful! The handkerchiefs, of course, had no intelligence whatsoever, but they contained the power of God.

Paul transferred the anointing of the Spirit to the handkerchiefs, and when the handkerchiefs made contact with the sick, healings took place; demons checked out.
If handkerchiefs that had no intelligence could contain the power of God, how much more could you? Your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, meaning that you’re a God-carrying vessel. You embody the very power of the Spirit.

Be conscious of it. With this power, you can accomplish tasks that are humanly impossible. You have to acknowledge that the anointing is in you. The Bible says, “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus” (Philemon 1:6).

Get to know who you are; you’re a supernatural being. No devil, sickness, or disease can stay in your body. The Bible says, “…nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). “...Greater is He that’s in you than he that’s in the world” (1 John 4:4). With you, anything is possible (Mark 9:23). You’re full of power.

Reach out and bless your world with the power of the Holy Spirit: “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give” (Matthew 10:.

Prayer...
Dear Father, thank you for the Word of your grace which builds me up and fills my heart with divine treasures, causing me to bring forth fruit unto righteousness. I declare that the Holy Spirit is working in, and through, me today; I manifest your glory, and bless my world with your divine presence that I carry, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Acts 5:15-16
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them. 16 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

2 Timothy 1:6
Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.

Philemon 1:6
That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 4:1-31, 2 Chronicles 16-19

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 3:1-10, Songs Of Solomon 5-6

*Watch Your Heart* - Sunday, June 12

Pastor Chris

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart (1 Samuel 16:7).

On a certain day, Samuel the prophet went to the house of Jesse to anoint one of the sons of Jesse to become king of Israel. As soon as Samuel saw Eliab, Jesse’s first son, he said, “Behold the Lord’s anointed is before Him,” and wanted to anoint Eliab to be the king. But God stopped Samuel and said, “I have refused him.” God didn’t say, “I have not chosen him”; if He had said so, that would have been rather okay, because He had the right to choose whomever He wanted to be king.

However, He said, “I have rejected him,” meaning that He considered Eliab and found him unsuitable. God must have seen something in his heart that made him unfit to be king; none of his other brothers were chosen either. David, who at the time was tending his father’s sheep, was then sent for, and as soon as he arrived, God said, “Samuel, get up and anoint him, this is he” (1 Samuel 16:6-12). What did God see in David? Why did God want him?

The answer is in God’s remarkable testimony of David in Acts 13:22. He said, “…I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.” David was a man whose heart was after God. Some of his actions may not have been perfect, but his heart was perfect towards God. Your heart is so important to God; that’s where He seeks to work. He said, “My son, give me thine heart and let thine eyes observe my ways” (Proverbs 23:26). You must watch your heart, and serve God with a perfect heart.

A perfect heart is one that seeks after God, and wants to please Him always; a heart that’s after His Word. Your attitude to God and to service in His Kingdom must be inspired by, and reflect His love.
Examine yourself with the Word continually, and be sure there’s no root of bitterness, malice or anger in your heart.

Prayer...
Thank you Lord, for giving me your Word. Your Word is the truth that sanctifies my heart and makes it perfect towards you. As I meditate and declare your Word, it builds my character, and my life is transformed from glory to glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.

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

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 3:1-26, 2 Chronicles 12-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 2:8-17, Songs Of Solomon 3-4

Jesus: The Outward Expression Of The Father - Saturday, June 11

Pastor Chris

Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature (Colossians 1:15).

The Lord Jesus is the visible, physical representation of God, the very image of God. He said in John 14:9, “…he that hath seen me hath seen the Father….” God is invisible; you can’t see Him with your optical eyes; so Jesus came as the outward expression of the invisible God. Colossians 2:9 says, “For in him (Jesus Christ) dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”

Jesus represented God to the whole world when He walked the earth. Whatever men required from God was embodied in Jesus. When you saw Jesus, you saw God. Colossians 1:16-17 tells us that “…by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” Jesus holds all things together by the Word of His power.

God appointed Jesus to be the heir of all things, including His throne. In heaven, there’s a great white throne, and Jesus is the one sitting on that throne. Where then is the Father? He’s in Jesus! The Bible says it pleased the Father, that in Him (Jesus) should all fullness dwell (Colossians 1:19).

It gives us an understanding of what Jesus said in John 10:30; He said, “I and my Father are one.” When He said this, the Jews wanted to stone Him to death, because they said He made Himself equal with God: “The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God” (John 10:33).

They understood exactly what Jesus meant when He said, “I and my Father are one,” but they considered His words blasphemous because they didn’t know Him. Jesus is one with the Father; He’s the complete embodiment of Deity.

He’s the expression of God’s glory, crowned with all honour and majesty. When you see Jesus, you won’t need to look for the Father and the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the perfect image and embodiment of the Godhead.

Confession...
I‘m the embodiment of Christ, the effulgence of His glory and the express image of His person, because as Jesus is, so am I; I’m one with Him! In Him I live, and move and have my being. I manifest His righteousness, virtues, and perfections. Hallelujah!

Further Study:
John 10:30-36
I and my Father are one. 31 Then the Jews took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?

John 14:6-10
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 2:22-47, 2 Chronicles 8-11

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Corinthians 2:1-7,
Songs Of Solomon 1-2

It's horrifying how journalist make shoddy reportage and mislead a whole lot.

I live in Osun, the governor banned ALL religious activities in public schools, yes, you don't even say prayers in the assembly or come fellowship with the students on Fridays... NO RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.

The Muslim folks however went about their hijab like it was not a religious activity. CAN cried bias, they went to court, demanding it's their right to wear hijab in a SECULAR country as Nigeria, and in a non sharia state as Osun.

They did their judgment after Muslim clerics have put Aregbesola in a tight spot. Now, CAN instead of going to a higher court with a better argument, decided to behave like kids.

Aregbesola isn't really a bad guy as it looks with the state debt and he's not a religious fanatic, he in fact is a polytheist

I know his cele prophets, his ifa diviner and numerous alfas