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The Word In You - Wednesday, May 11

Pastor Chris

Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God (Luke 8:11).

The Lord has given us His Word. The Bible says in Psalm 107:20, "He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions." If you’d receive God’s Word into your heart, it’ll change your life. I’m convinced that if you’d place yourself under the ministry of the Word long enough, you’ll make tremendous progress and your life will be a display of the efficacy of the Word.

Some people may not agree with this because their experiences have been different. They’ve been in church for so long, yet they’re confused about life. They say, "I’ve been going through so much, yet nothing has changed. I’m confused." Such people might have been long in the church, but they haven’t given themselves to the Word. They may have messages on DVD and other formats, but the message isn’t in them. You need the message in your heart, not on your shelf or device.

Until and unless the Word takes root in your heart, it won’t produce results. If you kept corn seeds in the best refrigerator or in the vault of the best bank in the world, you won’t have a crop. If you placed them on the marble floor of your room and turned on the air conditioner, you still wouldn’t have a crop. The seeds must be placed in the right environment to have a crop. You may have all the editions of Rhapsody of Realities since inception, but what really counts is that you’re reading and digesting them. The message must be inside you to produce result.

One of the first signs that the Word has taken root in your spirit is that it’ll affect your way of thinking. The Word renews your mind. If it hasn’t transformed your mind, it hasn’t entered inside you; and thus, its influence and effect in your life will be limited. So, keep the Word in you through study and meditation.
Don’t assume you know; that’s the cause of the destruction of many. They assume they know until the hour of crisis comes and they panic.

Moving to the next and higher level in life means you must give more attention to the Word of God. Always meditate on the Word. Inevitably, your progress will be evident to all.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the Word, by which I’m transformed. The Word is in my heart, working on my mind and giving me the right mindset. Your Word, oh Lord, is my meditation day and night, and it produces in and through me, the character of its message, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

further study: Acts 20:32; Hebrews 4:2; Romans 12:2

1 Year Bible Reading Plan : John 5:31-47 1 Kings 7-8

2 Year Bible Reading Plan : 1 Corinthians 7: 10-19, Proverbs 7

The Faith-environment  (Believe And Act On What God Says) - Wednesday, May 11th 2016.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome


To The  Bible:  James 1:22 MSG

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”

Let's  Talk.

God’s Word is all-powerful! It has the unique ability to produce in you whatever it talks about. However, the Word won’t produce results for you except you do what it says. And to get the Word working, you’ve got to create the right environment—the faith-environment—by believing and acting on it.

Study the faith of Abraham in the Bible, and you’ll find that he knew how to set up the right environment for God’s Word to work. He mixed the Word with his faith and gave glory to God. He believed what the Lord told him about being a father of many nations, though he was a hundred years old, and his wife ninety (Genesis 17:5, Romans 4:17).

Romans 4:19-21 tells us more: “Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and Sarah’s womb was dead: Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God; being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised” (NIV).

Abraham exhibited four vital faith qualities that got God’ s Word working in his life: One: he didn’t consider physical circumstances. Two: he didn’t waver. Three: He gave glory to God. And four: he was fully persuaded. This is how you create the faith-environment. When you personalise , apprehend, appropriate, and take a stand on God’s Word for yourself, like Abraham, you’ll get your desired results.

Go Deeper

Hebrews 4:2; James 1:22

Pray...
Dear Father, I thank you for your Word that builds my faith and confidence in you! As I put your Word to work in my life today, my success, progress, and prosperity are guaranteed, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible  Reading

One Year

John 5:31-47, 1 Kings 7-8

Two Year

Mark 9:30-37, Numbers 14

Act

If there’s anything in God’s Word you desire, declare it as yours in faith and hold on to your confession.

“Prevail” With God (Win First In The Spirit). - Tuesday, May 10th 2016.
 
To the Bible   Genesis 32:24

“And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day.”

Let's  Talk .

Jacob had cheated his brother Esau and fled to another land. Esau, who had become a very strong man, had vowed to take revenge against him. So, when Jacob wanted to return to his homeland, he knew he was in trouble and could lose everything, including his life, if he did nothing about the situation. So, he decided to “settle” the matter with God.

He knew he’d have to prevail with God first, to prevail with his brother.

The Bible tells us that the Angel of the Lord appeared to Jacob, and he wrestled with the Angel all night long (Genesis 32:24-30). When you study this account carefully, you’ll see that Jacob wrestled and prevailed with God in prayer! As a result, his name was changed to “Israel,” leading to a complete turnaround in his life. Hosea 12:3-4 gives even more insight to this: “…in his strength he struggled with God. Yes, he struggled with the Angel and prevailed; He wept, and sought favor from Him….”

You see, before your victory shows on the outside, you’d need to win first in the spirit. You prevail first with God, before you prevail with men. This doesn’t mean forcing Him to do something for you; no. What it simply means is that you continue in heartfelt intercession, until you see and apprehend your victory in the spirit. When you win first in the spirit, nothing in this world will be able to successfully stand against you.

Go Deeper

Galatians 5:21; 1 Corinthians 15:57

Pray

Dear Father, you’ve shown forth the splendour of your right hand on my behalf! Your right hand upholds me and I’m lifted valiantly above circumstances, triumphing always, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Daily Bible  Reading

One Year : John 5:1-30, 1 Kings 4-6

Two Year : Mark 9:14-29, Numbers 13

Act

What’s that challenge before you today? You can make a change today, by your prayers of intercession; it’s time to prevail and win in the spirit.


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You Rule On His Behalf - Tuesday, May 10

Pastor Chris

The LORD will send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thy enemies (Psalm 110:2).
Talking about the Lord Jesus, the Bible says, "...he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet" (1 Corinthians 15:25).

This isn't about Him reigning in heaven, but in the earth. Legally, God has put all things under His feet. Ephesians 1:22 says, "And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church." So, Jesus is the head over all things.

Isaiah 9:6 says, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder...." Notice, it doesn't say the government shall be upon His head, but upon His shoulder. Jesus is the head; the government is upon His shoulder, that is, His body—the Church. Therefore, when the Psalmist declared, "The LORD will let your power reach out from Zion, and you will rule over your enemies" (Psalm 110:2 CEV), it's through the Church—His body that He rules. He rules through us.

As a member of the body of Christ, you rule on His behalf. Even if you thought you were the smallest toe in the feet, you're still above all things, because you're seated with Christ, "far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come" (Ephesians 1:21). Glory to His Name forever!

What this means is that in these last days, as a child of God, you're expected to arise and take your place of dominion, and reign in the Name of Jesus over circumstances. Romans 5:17 says, "...they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ." The actual Greek rendering of the word "reign" in the verse above is the verb "to king." You're called "to king" (reign) in life. Kings make decrees. So, speak the Word and see it happen.

The world and the fullness thereof has been given to you; so, be bold to take possession because you have the rulership. Command every contrary storm to be still in the Name of Jesus. Refuse to be sick, refuse to be poor. Be in charge and in control, winning every day. Reign and rule in life as the king that you are.

Confession...
I'm what God say I am. I'm a member of His body, of His flesh and of His bones, reigning, ruling, and prevailing over circumstances. By the power of God's Spirit, I take possession of all that belongs to me in Christ, enjoying my life to the full, to the glory of His Name. Blessed be God!

Further Study:
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

1 John 4:4 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.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 5:1-30, 1 Kings 4-6

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Proverbs 6

Don't Lag In Zeal - Sunday, May 8

Pastor Chris

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord (Romans 12:11).

The Apostle Paul, in our opening verse, admonishes the Church on the right and proper attitude to maintain in serving the Lord. He says, "Don't be slothful in business," meaning that you shouldn't lag in zeal, but fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.

The word "fervent" as used in this context is translated from the Greek "zeó," which means to boil with heat for liquids, and to glow with heat for solids. That means there's a boiling in your spirit with the Word of God, and a glow on the outside. That means you're on fire for God.

Clearly, God wants you to be zealous in the Church. He doesn't want you to be lukewarm or complacent. Some people are that way; they're neither here nor there, and God doesn't like it. His Word shows us His disposition towards spiritual lethargy and complacency. In Revelation 3:15-16, He said to the church at Laodicea, "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth."

Be zealous about the things of God. Don't just be satisfied to go to church once a week; get vitally involved in your local assembly. Be active in soul winning and other evangelical activities in your church. Be zealous for good works (Titus 2:14). Take up a responsibility in the house of God. Do something. Don't wait until the pastor gives you an assignment.

The Pastor may give you an assignment, but there're not enough assignments inside the building to give everyone. There're however, more than enough assignments outside in winning people, in encouraging and bringing them to church. That's a lot of work, and a blessed opportunity for you to be an ambassador, both of Christ and of the Church.

It's important that you work as a soul winner; be zealous to touch the lives of others with the Gospel, and take them with you to church.

Confession...
I'm steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that my labour isn't in vain in the Lord. My passion for the Lord, and the things of the Spirit are fueled continually by the Holy Ghost. I'm an ambassador for Christ and of the Church, zealous in turning many to righteousness. Hallelujah.

Further Study:

John 2:17
And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.

2 Kings 10:16
And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord. So they made him ride in his chariot.

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 4:1-26, 1 Kings 1:1-53

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Proverbs 4

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When you deliver yourself to the lordship of the Spirit, it means you're now learning to walk with the Holy Ghost. Let me take you to 2 Corinthians 13:14

14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

Now understand this, he said "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ", and I told you you give your self over to the word of His grace, the lordship of the word. The next thing is the love of God, the lordship of love in your life. The third one is the communion of the Spirit. It's talking about the lordship of the spirit which comes through fellowship. It's an intercourse with the Spirit of God, it's an intimacy with the Spirit of God. He ceases to be thing or phenomenon, or smoke or cloud... He becomes a person in your life, one that has emotions.

As you learn the personality of the Spirit, knowing that He's wiser than you and then you'd find Him building you up. He's able. Yielding and learning to walk with the Spirit launches you into His perfect will,where you are in the center of His will for your life, and hence can never go wrong.



#shalom

Romans 12

1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.


Meditation and giving up your thoughts for God's thoughts is very important for the Christian. From the above we've charged to be transformed (transfigured) by the renewing of our mind by the Word.

It's the only way to be able to prove What's the good, acceptable and the Perfect will of God. Let me explain these in detail.

When the word of God gains ascendency in your life, at the beginning level, through the word of God, we know the good will of God because the good will of God is revealed in the Word. Then the Word, as it builds you up, it delivers you to the Lordship of love. When love gains dominion over your life, it begins to reveal to your the acceptable will of God.

What then is the acceptable will of God? The Acceptable will of God is that will of God that you DO NOT FIND in the written Word about life's issues, but because you're walking in love, you can know what to do and when you do it in love, God accepts it as His acceptable will. He accepts it, because it's an act of love.

In summary the things we do out of God's love, even though the written word says nothing about it, but because we acted in love, God accepts it. It's a higher level in the Christian faith. Now, God never talks confusing, notice He said, the Good, The Acceptable and the Perfect will .

So, as we could not find ABC about a subject in the written word, you could not quote a particular scripture about that thing, but because you acted in love, it's acceptable with God. Please note, until you walk in love, you'd never know the acceptable will of God. When things face you in life, you begin to ask "is it right
", "is it wrong? ", because you actually don't know and can't find a scripture about it, hence you're confused. But when you begin to walk in love, you begin to release the mind of God.

Let me give you an example in the bible. When you study the writings of Paul, in certain cases, you find he says;

I have no commandment of the Lord about this, but I speak as one that's been given favour of God.

1Co 7:25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

1Co 7:6 But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

2Co 8:8 I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.

Etc


Paul had the audacity to speak in the place of the Lord, about certain actions and about certain things, that the Lord hadn't said anything about. He dared speak in the place of God, and it was accepted as scriptures for us,because he spoke in love, for God and for us.

This is the acceptable will of God, a higher level, where/when issues come up and you think with God, with the eyes of live with the mind if love, you've been trained in the walk of love by the Spirit, through the Word, and you look now at a situation, and you understand the mind of God concerning it from a higher perspective, and then you speak for God...and God says "that's right, son!"

You know God hasn't said anything specifically about a matter or situation, but now you spoke on His behalf and He accepts it.

The last of it is the perfect will of God. Now, firstly you have to understand that you first yield yourself to the lordship of the word so that it gains ascendency in your life. Then the word moves you to the next level where you yield to the lordship of love, and live gains the mastery, now you understand the good will of God (because it's written in the book), the acceptable will (because you walk in love)... This moves you to the next, the lordship of the Spirit.

When you deliver yourself to the lordship of the Spirit, it means you're now learning to walk with the Holy Ghost. Let me take you to 2 Corinthians 13:14

Think Differently - Saturday, May 7

Pastor Chris

Let your conversation be without covetousness...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me (Hebrews 13:5-6).

The economic situation in the world today may have left many homeless and terrified, bus as a Christian, you must think differently, because you're not of this world. You're from another plane, a higher realm, where you live above the elements and rudiments of this world. Colossians 2:20 lets us know that you're dead with Christ to the rudiments of the world.

The world's economic systems can't work against you.
Understand that everything in this world is an instrument for your use. They shouldn't rule over you; the economy shouldn't dominate you, or dictate the circumstances of your existence.

You're greater than inflation and the economy. You're bigger than this world! 1 John 5:4 says, "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." The world is yours and everything in it; therefore, think and function differently. Live from the mountain-top.

Job 22:29 says, "When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up..." And in Jeremiah 17:7-8, the Spirit says, "Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.

For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit." This is the reality about you, because you're the seed of Abraham. Your success, progress, and prosperity are guaranteed, even in austere times. Hallelujah!

Economic problems aren't new; they happened in Bible days. However, God always led His people through them victoriously. Let your mind soar beyond the country where you live. Have the mentality of a victor. Choose to see things from God's eternal perspective, and continuously live with the consciousness that you're from above.

You can never be disadvantaged, because you're not of this world. You're God's heir; and He's programmed everything in life to work in your favour: "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28).

Confession...
The Lord God has bestowed on me favour and honour! I live a higher life, a life that's beyond this world. I'm the blessed of the Lord! I'm prosperous and sound, and I lack nothing, for all things are mine! Glory to God!

Further Study:

Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Psalm 34:10
The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.

Philippians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 3:22-36, 2 Samuel 23-24

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, Proverbs 3

Alright folks, this thread like any other thread by atheists is designed to be on an infinite loop.

Nothing new, it's the same old atheist trick of trying to mock Christianity

No need continuing my story, and I wish you well Mr HardMirror. Atheist can have a field day, and make merry.

#Peace

*unfollows thread

HardMirror:
Before you continue. Please have mercy on the poor boy above. He needs a miracle

See how you're shamefully trying to derail your thread, a thread you crested in the guise that the other is full of junk.

Anyone who takes you serious does so at his peril, well atheist should come party. It's feast time.

Ranchhoddas:
Anyone who does not believe in your nonsense is an atheist.Brilliant.Just brilliant.

Why call my belief nonsense?

Where's the respect?

Yes, to me you're an atheist, a sorry one at that.

HardMirror:
Good story.

You have no idea

So can you trust God enough that if your should get an accident and lose your leg God will restore it back?

This is where you erred. You exist for God not the other way around. Why would I even focus on the tragedy and then the solution instead of focusing of my safety in Him?

I mean an amputated leg or arm.

Nothing is impossible with God.

If the answer is no, then what limits God.

Refer to the above answer

If the answer is yes, then there are so many amputee wishing for a chance to get their legs back.

There's so many mad men on the streets, all doctors doctors have failed us. There are many people with unkempt hair and beards looking crazy, therefore all barbers are useless and have failed us.

See how warped your logic is?

Do you remember the case of that boy whose eyes were gorged out by ritualists? What are you waiting for? Let's pray the boys eyes back.

Hehehehhhehe... I now see your lane!

Atheists are my best fun tools. I like your desperate move to escape morality and consequences for your actions... But that's your folly, for in the end, you'd meet the boss himself, whether you believe or not.

For how long do we want to give God credit for things he never did and blame man for things God is supposed to do?

Why are you angry with someone/something you already said doesn't exist?

It's always OK to look for who to blame for our problems, it's man's default setting. I mean, Adam blamed eve, who blamed the serpent.

You blame God now for your woes and the weight of your conscience. Every thing created by God has an element of God in it, animate and inanimate. That includes you, and your soul will always long for its creator, whether you like it or not.

HardMirror:
Hehehehehehe
What humans do and say to defend god. You threw all caution and common sense to the winds and made the must stupiid comment in human history (not exaggerating).
May you live long to keep humanity amused.

You're the one amusing me... You know some folks get up somewhere, and try to blame God for their responsibilities, then in order to escape their conscience they feign atheism, when deep down inside they know they can't even explain their existence, the mind, and they can't even go challenge a sorcerer.

Wait for my story to end.

Ranchhoddas:
So he would recognize colours that he had never seen before because he had been made 'whole'? Faith really does corrode the brain.

But it was easier to believe that their was a big bang and life began, trees and other things took form and order.. Man etc.

Or its easier to believe the we evolved from stupid to wise (evolution theory).

urahara:
whole

You and other atheists better steer clear! I really don't have your time.
Thanks for understanding.

HardMirror:
Continuation...
To be honest, my strength in the Lord started waxing cold. Something was seriously wrong, I began to wonder, "what has god really done for me?"
Early in the morning, I would take strolls from oba kekere to Oba nla usually from AM or stroll from Apatapiti to futa Junction and back to Futa south gate, praying in spirit, searching my soul for answers.
I was deeply troubled. My mind was fighting all the indoctrinations I had from childhood.

My parents were never christians and did not go to church when I was young.

I recall around 1995 when I watched a movie about Jesus christ (I don't know the title) and how much he suffered and eventually died for our sins. It was on an easter day.
I remember how me my sister and brother all ended up crying, seriously crying and asking God to forgive us our sins. That was the day I got born again. It was a deeply emotional day. I remember that our parent were not at home.
We cried and cried all lying on the floor.

The movie was a touching one, seeing a man suffer so much and at the end of the movie there was a little sermon. Even though I was young, I understood the movie.

I could not just abandon the faith, I had to fight to keep it alive. So from being a leader in my fellowship, I humbled myself and left the fellowship to join the Life Oasis Church (Dream Center) in Akure. The year was 2011.
Then Pastor Charlse was the man Pastor Olusola areogun sent to establish the church in Akure.

I believed I needed to retrace my step and be a student of the bible to regain my conviction of faith.

I became a student and disciple under Pastor charlse. The church was behind Chicken republic Futa Junction.

I remember being taught fundamental things as if I was never a giant in the works of the spirit, but all that did not matter to me. All I wanted was to fall in love with christ all over again. I wanted to be taught like a child again.

I must confess pastor charlse was a great teacher. I remember how he opened his home to us and how much time he spent with us sharing the word of God with us. Nuturing us. This was despite him being a medical doctor and barely having enough time for himself and family, yet he gave it all for us.

Despite all this, here I am, a none believer. And a proud one.

This was the last effort I made to save my faith, but once you know the truth, telling lies to yourself becomes ridiculously hard. It was not working. The god of the bible remained as fake as fake could be.

Hello sir,

I've read your post to a great extent and was very intrigued. I was however more particular if you'd not brought it here to the feasting of the marauding atheists here, and if you've already made it a decision to bring it here, no Wahala. We're here now, so, let's roll.

I could relate with all you wrote and personally was on this lane at some point. Let me tell you a story.

I joined Christ Embassy in the year 2010, I was a well brought us Anglican boy, and at a point in life, I would say I became agnostic because of the church politics and it seemed God was cool with it. I mean, imagine a church suing your dad (a messy court case my dad won) then imagine the church folks look at you as a kid of the one who 'defeated the church'. It was a big church, St Paul's Anglican Church, Jos.

I left church for close to 16 months, till I was invited to Christ Embassy, my stay was in itself a miracle, but that story is for another day.

In these 6 years, I've seen the miraculous, handled the word of truth, I've healed the sick, minister the Holy Spirit to folks, I've smelt demons (they smell more terrible than anything worse you've smelt on earth) . I've seen cancers quenched, I've seen ailments disappear... I've seen stroke, fibroid etc go away. I've seen the barren carry their babies just by words. All these happened after I met Joagbaje and attended services with him. Then meetings with Pastor Chris, I mean... I've seen it all.

My first healing was of a two year old boy in the slums of Onopa, Yenagoa. I could remember it was a Thursday, and I was privileged to be in leaders' meeting with Joagbaje in Yenagoa the Tuesday before. He spoke about demonstrating the Power of the Spirit, he was speaking to cell leaders and Bible study class teachers. I sat there, listening and wondering at what he spoke about.

That day, I went to see this young teenager I knew because she was one of those my "disciples" in Yenagoa... I got alot of them teens to church. That was when I found out she had a two year old son, she was just 16.

This lad had pus coming out of his ear, from the inside, I mean the INSIDE of his head. It was smelly that other grown ups avoided him. I asked her,

"why you no carry this boy go hospital na? " I said in awe

She retorted

" I don carry am go clinic, them don give am medicine tore, and I no get money to go FMC"

I was like "If I pray for him, he'd get well". After saying that, I began processing what I just said... "did I just say that?"

All I could think of is what I heard in the previous meeting and how pastor Chris does it in programmes and healing school. I was not getting a kind of a anger from within.

"Junior" she yelled, calling the young lad who suddenly bolted out after I said he'd be healed. He wasn't about stopping till some other kids, say 8 and 9 years old caught him and brought him back. He was seriously wailing now.

She said

"uncle wants to pray for you, stay when he's done I'll buy you biscuit, you hear?"

And he reluctantly came towards me as I gently pulled him towards me. His gaze was on mine, and he trembled, either out of fear of a stranger or otherwise, I didn't bother.

I was sitting, and when he was fully in front of me, I put my two hands covering both ears, now... I don't know what to say or pray about, I just knew he's gotta be healed. I dint speak in tongues my full focus was on him and seeing him healed. Pictures of pastor Chris kept flooding my mind and Joagbaje's words the other day. It was the moment, I was putting God on the spot. It was my first time.

Then with my eyes closed, I remember saying

"Precious Jesus, I thank you for this boy and the healing you'd do today. Right now, I command every demon responsible for this affliction to come of this body. I rebuke you spirit of death, come out of him, in the Name of Jesus."

Then I was mute for like 2 secs or so, then continued

"be healed in your ears, be healed in your blood, in the name of Jesus! "

Now, the mum was uninterested in the episode as she's seen plenty prayers. The young boy was quite now, one would think he was almost going to sleep. Then I took of my hands, and he ran off. I told the mum to call me tonight about it, she affirmed she will.

Boy! I couldn't wait to tell everyone, but I was like "let me wait first" (later on the Spirit of God rebuked me on that , he does it harshly ehn. I late knew he relates with us according to how we've yielded to him, some folks he just whispers or pamper them while rebuking).

That night, her number wasn't connecting, those who's stayed in Bayelsa will know how the Power issue is,however, I couldn't go on Friday, so I went on Saturday. I met her in a joyous spirit as she spotted me, she apologises for not calling and I not wanting much talk asked how about the boy. She said it dried up since then, I asked of the lad, she called him and I checked, I even put on the light on my camera phone. It was dried up. I almost leaped off my skin, I was sooooooooooo glad, I was like 'me ma don do am, the word works o jare "

I can't remember if I told Joagbaje before leaving Bayelsa, but I know I tried but I told my dear friend Newton about it. Now, Newton gives demons headaches too.

Now, I have a reason for that story. It's similar to mine.

So I'd continue later... Battery low.

johnydon22:
I once watched a healing service where the man of God healed a man blind from birth..

then pointed his handkerchief at the man and asked him to identify the colour and he answered blue which was correct.

I was like WTF

"How can someone who was blind from birth, never saw anything until now recognize anything when he sees it. . . that's like a huge fat LIE.

dude never saw blue before, how in the world did he recognize blue at first sight? "

i concluded the pastor should fire his show manager and hire me instead cus he won't make such silly mistakes if i was in charge of the circus show.

If God could spilt the red Sea, make water come out of a dry rock, make an 80 year old bear a child, why marvel at a small thing as a man knowing color he never knew since he was blind from birth...

Do you know what it means to be made whole?

promise101:
Please, I beg you. We are not here to argue but to dialogue. If you want me to argue with you, then I may not reply your comments again. Christians don't argue, we dialogue.

Please, you can ask any question on my writings that are out of lane. No long post please, just ask questions. That's the purpose of this thread.

You said this;"..for we know the aspect of the law that was abolished.."

I find the above statement as an ignorant statement. Please, no matter the level of knowledge you have about the law and grace, you can NEVER be too old to be corrected. Let us not allow our foolishness to prove itself to be wiser than God.

I said in my former comment, that ALL the laws were abolished, including the 10 commandments. But you are getting mad at that.

Please, this is God's word, if you argue with God's word, you are directly arguing with him. I am going to show you a scriptural proof, but if you still don't believe, the best solution is to pray and ask God what happened. At worst, you can tear out the verse from your bible, in case you don't like the fact that the bible says so.

Eph 2:15;"Having ABOLISHED in his flesh the ENMITY(sin), even the law of COMMANDMENTS(10) contained in ordinances(630+); for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;"

I don't just know why you are having a hard time with this verse. Is it because it included the 10 laws of commandment? Please, if prayer cannot help you accept this truth, you can tear this verse out of your bible. Period!

Let's look at one of the chapters where paul talked about law.

Rom 7:1-13;
1 know the law,)how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?
2 For the woman which hath an husband is BOUND by the law to her husband so long as he liveth ; but if the husband be dead , she is LOOSED from the law of her husband.
3 So then if, while her husband liveth , she be married to another man, she shall be called an ADULTERESS: but if her husband be dead , she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.
4 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of
Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
5 For when we were in the flesh, the MOTIONS OF SIN, WHICH WERE BY THE LAW, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
6 But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held ; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid . Nay, I HAD NOT KNOW SIN, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said , Thou shalt not covet .
8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. FOR WITHOUT LAW SIN WAS DEAD.
9 For I was alive without the law once: but when the COMMANDMENT CAME , SIN REVIVED, and I died .
10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I FOUND TO BE UNTO DEATH.
11 For sin, taking occasion BY THE COMMANDMENT, DECIEVED ME, and by it slew me.
12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
13 Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me BY THAT WHICH IS GOOD(law); that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful."


In the above, paul from verse 1-4;faulted anyone who is married to the living Jesus and at the same time married to the dead moses, as an adulterer. You can't be married to moses(works of the law) and be married to Jesus(faith). That's adultery!

I don't want to fault you as an adulterer, but you just fell under the category. You are shouting grace but still observing the law. The bible made it clear that law(works) and faith(grace) does not work together.

Gal 3:12;"But the LAW HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FAITH. Instead, "The person who keeps the commandments will have life in them."

Is the 10 laws of commandments no more law? Yes, it is! And the bible made it clear that it has NOTHING to do with faith(grace). Very simple to understand!


No one said that the law is sin. According to verse 12, it says that the law of commandment is good, holy and just. But the problem is the effect of law on us, which was the reason why it was abolished.

Problem 1: Motions of sins are INSPIRED by the holy law. See vs 5.

Problem 2: The holy law is NOT sin but by the holy law is the knowledge and power of sin. See vs 7 and rom 3:20.
Rom 3:20; "20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: FOR BY THE LAW IS THE KNOWLEDGE(power) OF SIN."

Problem 3: Without the holy law, sin is DEAD. See vs 8.

Problem 4: We were alive before the holy law came, but when the holy law of COMMANDMENT came, it REVIVED SIN. See vs 9.

Problem 5: The holy law of commandment was given for a good purpose(to make man righteous), which is to give life, but we found it to be unto death. See verse 10.

Problem 6: Sin takes occasion BY THE HOLY COMMANDMENTS, and deceiving man. Making us think that we can never be righteous. See verse 11.

Problem 7: The holy law of commandment was good, even in it's purpose, but WORKS DEATH in us.

The above are the problems we see in ourselves when we try to keep the law. But at the end can not justify us. And for this reasons(and even many more), it was imperfect to carry out it's purpose, which is to make us righteous. So, it has to be abolished!


Let's look at the eph 6:1-2 you referred to;

One thing I love so much about paul's writings is that he was very conscious of the word he uses, to avoid people misinterpreting him.

Eph 6:1-2; "1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, FOR THIS IS RIGHT.
2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise:"

Before we explain this, we have to know what is works of the law. Works of the law is ANYTHING we do because of what the law says, that is, as a way of satisfying the law. When you do what is right BECAUSE the law says so, then those things are works of the law. Very simple!

Paul NEVER said that we should respect our parents, because the law says so(works of the law). If he should say "..because the law says so" then it contradicts him when he said that Jesus has abolished the 10 commandment in eph 2:15 and when he said that we are not under the works of the law. Therefore, making him a LAIR, because two opposite words cannot be coming out from one mouth. It is very satanic!

Paul said that we should honour our parents because THIS IS RIGHT!!!! Must you know the law before you know that honouring your parents is right?

The verse 2 is in NO WAY, different from verse 1, it adds NO EXTRA meaning to verse 1. In verse 2, he was trying to make us remember what the ABOLISHED law said about honouring our parents, that's why it was even include inside a parenthesis, just to make a reference.

Just like today; we don't go to church because the law says so(works of the law), we go to church because it is right.

You said this:"Do you know why CHRISTIANS are dead to sin? Sin is dead?"

If being dead to sin in your understanding is sinless perfection by works of righteousness, then it means that no man is yet dead to sin, including paul. Unless you want to act like hypocrites.

We are not dead to sin or dead in our sins and trespasses according to eph 2:1 because we live rightly(works of the law). Not at all!

we are dead to sin, and as well DEAD TO THE LAW, because we BELIEVE in christ who has destroyed the works of devil(sin) through law, by being made the CURSE OF THE LAW OF COMMADMENT on our behalf at the cross and also been made righteousness and holiness on our behalf from the time of his resurrection.

Sin is dead? Law is dead? Yes of course!

Rom 7:4&8; "4 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become DEAD TO THE LAW BY THE BODY OF CHRIST; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
8 But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. FOR WITHOUT LAW SIN WAS DEAD."

If you don't believe this, just go and question God. If you get no reply, you can tear the passage out of your bible. Very simple!

If you are having any contradiction, please put up a scriptural proof to disprove it.


Stay in grace alone!

Avoiding the long epistle of yours, I asked one question and you couldn't say much about it.

Ephesians 6:1-2 my emphasis is on verse 2. It says honour your father and mother, for this is the FIRST COMMANDMENT WITH A PROMISE. According to the Message Translation, Paul said it is the first commandment that has a promise attached to it, namely, "so you will live well and have a long life . Paul was quoting Exodus 20:12

12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

This is/was a part of the commandment God gave Moses. Yes or No?

If yes, why say the law was completely abolished? Paul taught about the law, and did day the law was good, he showed what part of it was discarded, but you just woke up someday and have a "better" claim.

When he said love is the summary of all laws, it didn't imply all the laws were abolished, some are principles with eternal implications, and surely, if you walked in love, you'd definitely Honor your father and mother.

Let me make it clear, I'm not here to argue this with you, this has been properly discussed long before you found some of these knowledge, and I particularly expounded on this in the link below.

https://www.nairaland.com/1578507/without-law-theres-no-foundation#20638159

All those who want to learn from scriptures should visit that thread. I said there that Jesus did not abolish the moral and ethical laws that had been in effect from the time of Moses. He affirmed and expanded upon those principles, but He said obedience must be from the heart (attitudes and intentions) rather than just technical observance of the letter of the law.

Jesus showed that the ethical and moral laws would endure to the end of time, that's why Paul taught on some of these, like in Ephesians 6:1-2.

I could go on and on... For Jesus, Paul and all such taught these law, especially the moral and ethical parts. Let's look at Timothy

Paul made his view of the Old Testament clear in 2 Timothy, a letter filled with instruction for a younger minister. He wrote that “from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures” (2 Timothy 3:15 , emphasis added throughout).

What are the “Holy Scriptures” Paul refers to? At the time this was written, there was no “New Testament”-some of what has since then been called the New Testament hadn't even been written at that point. Paul is referring very clearly to the Old Testament; those were the Holy Scriptures Timothy had been taught since childhood by his Jewish mother (Acts 16:1-3 ).

Though it may be surprising to some, Paul clearly states that these same Scriptures “are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” ( 2 Timothy 3:15 ).

Salvation was available under the Old Testament Scriptures. And how was it available? “Through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” Moses, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Elijah, Daniel, David and others who are promised eternal life elsewhere in the Scriptures received salvation the same way we do-through faith in Jesus Christ, through faith and belief in a promised Messiah who would redeem them from their sins.

Another example? Sure!

Acts 28 describes Paul's arrival in Rome and the conditions of his confinement there while awaiting trial. He could not leave, but he could receive visitors. “So when they had appointed him a day, many [of the Jewish leaders in Rome] came to him at his lodging, to whom he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets , from morning till evening” (Acts 28:23-24 ).


My beloved brother, what did you think Paul was teaching there? Sin offering? Peace offering? Sabbath?

He did not tell them that they no longer needed to heed the Hebrew Scriptures, but rather taught Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God from these scriptures-strange actions if you believe that Paul tried to turn people away from the Old Testament.

What about Jesus? Remember the famous sermon on the mount?

As a matter of fact, in the middle of his Sermon on the Mount, he paused to stress the truth that the Old Testament laws have not passed away as you think it completely is!

Matthew 5:17-18, "Think not that I came to
abolish the law, or the prophets: I came not to abolish, but to fulfil. For verily I say to you, Until heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle in no wise shall pass away from the law, until all be fulfilled."

Jesus stressed that, in no way, will any part of the Old Testament law pass away, not one jot (dotting of the “i”) or one tittle (crossing if the “t”), no part of God's written law in the Old Testament will pass away until two things (that's your assignment)


Remember the context In Matthew 5, verses 17-18, Jesus said he was not changing the Old Testament law, and in verse 19 He stresses to keep God's Commandments, and in verse 20 He accuses the scribes and Pharisees of being self righteous. Now, verses 21 through 48 is the focal point I want to address, because many people believe Jesus was changing the Old Testament written laws in these passages! I'd have loved to school you more, but I didn't want the post to be longer than it is already, but if you read 21 to 48, Jesus kept saying

"ye have heard"
"it has been said"

Then he'd go "but I say unto you"

First of all, let's get one thing clear. Jesus was not quoting from the written law of the Old Testament in these verses!

Even the choice of words used by Christ indicates that He was addressing a confusion, or a distortion, that was commonplace. Christ used this same “Ye have heard that it hath been said,” or “it hath been said .” figure of speech to straighten out misunderstandings or falsehoods being taught by the religious leaders of the time. In other words, Jesus was dealing with hearsay statements.

Contrast this to Christ's use of the phrase "It is written" or "The Scripture saith" when He was appealing to the Scriptures for authority (for example, see Matthew 4 where on three occasions during His temptation by the devil, Christ answered each one of the devil's lies or misquotes from Scripture with the words: "it is written" ).

The truth is bare for all to see, if you'd want to see fine.. If not, fine.

Thanks for the thread, at this juncture I take my leave.

Cheers

Challenges Are Your Opportunities - Friday, May 6

Pastor Chris

Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children...No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it (Hebrews 12:7-11 NIV).

The Bible says, "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..." (2 Chronicles 16:9). That means He's watching and looking for opportunities to manifest His glory on your behalf. He never leaves you alone. He never lets you down. He's moved with the feeling of our infirmities (Hebrews 4:15). He knows when you go through pain, and seeks to get you out of every predicament.

Every human need is God's opportunity to bless. He wants to meet every human need. Actually, He's already done that in Christ Jesus, but some are yet to fully understand and accept what He's done. When you have a problem, when you face difficult situations that seem insurmountable, it's an opportunity for you to experience a miracle. God never turns His back on you; His desire is for you to have a testimony from that challenge.

With this understanding, when you face tests, trials, and persecutions, when the storms and pressures of life billow against you, just know that your testimony is at hand. Many get overwhelmed by the challenges they face, not realizing that every challenging situation is a testimony in the making. The Word says, "Count it all joy when you go through diverse tests" (James 1:2).

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." One lives in you; therefore, the challenges you face are bread for you. It makes no difference if it's a health challenge, financial challenge, or challenges with your work; refuse to faint; rather, be strong in faith, giving glory to God. See the situation as your opportunity to demonstrate the power of God!

Prayer...
Gracious and loving Father, indeed your faithfulness and love are without end. Thank you for your strength in my inner man. Challenges are bread for me, because I'm full of the might and ability of the Spirit, who leads me in perpetual victory parade. Thank you for making me eternally triumphant, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

James 1:2-4
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

2 Corinthians 4:8-9
We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 3:1-21, 2 Samuel 22

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 4:11-21, Proverbs 2

Amberon:
Its not a form of writing. The sun actually moves. Don't know if the bible said "sun" but if it did then the bible is absolutely correct. Scientists have found out that the sun moves.

God's word is infallible.

Joshua 10:13 New International Version
So the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, till the nation avenged itself on its enemies, as it is written in the Book of Jashar. The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.

Notice that the moon stopped, If the moon stops revolving around earth, there will be many changes on earth. First of all, the tides and currents system of oceans will not occur. As the result of it, there will be no water movement and this halt various processes of the living species like breeding or migrations. Due to this, oxygen released by phytoplankton will no longer supplied efficiently.
The astronomical phenomenon like solar and lunar eclipse will not happen. Also earths gravitational will be disturbed.

Now, you implied that the movement of the sun is relatively insignificant, meaning, the earth did stop rotating (I don't want to bother you with the geography), and the moon stopped, keeping the sun in the middle of the sky with grave consequences.


So yeah... The sun standing still was a form of writing, as you could see that the Bible said the moon stopped, and since the sun was at the middle for long, it meant the earth stopped too.

cloudgoddess:
Stay on track. You argued that the flaws in the bible exist because God was not the author.

I never said He wasn't the author. I mean, the fact that He inspired some folks to write down stuffs, doesn't make Him non-author. I gave Genesis as an example.

Then you turn around and say the parts that you have decided are valid, must be so because God inspired the bible.

You must have been seeing things.

Basically, you're using special pleading to defend the sections of the bible that you personally find legitimate, and there are of course Christians out there who would argue that some of the ones you think are valid are actually invalid, etc.

I read the above like 5 times and couldn't make a head or tail outta it.

Hence the 33,000 denominations of Christianity that exist,

It still doesn't mean God isn't the author of the Bible.

and the constant bickering that goes on in NL between Christians over the validity/application of certain scriptures.

So, atheists don't argue about stuffs? I remember one thread where they were considering evolution or big bang or something else being the inception of life and the universe. Twas then I now deduced that y'all are still confused about the real creator - God.

It's empty cherry-picking, driven by your own confirmation biases.

You're The Symbol Of Prosperity - Thursday, May 5

Pastor Chris

And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise (Galatians 3:29).
Psalm 1:3 says concerning the one who delights in the Word and meditates on it day, and night: "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."

In the world today, many are confused, not knowing which way to go. For example, people switch jobs and businesses, looking for the one that's more "lucrative." As a Christian, you should be led of the Spirit, because you're the seed of Abraham. Anything you touch is blessed. Everything you do prospers. Your decisions or choices shouldn't primarily be motivated by financial factors, but by the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Your success or prosperity is about who you are, and not about what business or job you do. You carry a blessing.

When you step into a place things start working!
Don't say, "I want to travel to such-and-such a place, because it's a good place;" no, you're the good place. You're a delightsome land! You're the symbol of God's blessings wherever you are, for you're the carrier of His presence and His grace. When you show up, blessings show up, like Joseph, in the house of Potiphar.

The Bible says Potiphar recognized that the Lord was with Joseph, and that all he did prospered. Therefore, he placed Joseph in charge of his entire household and estate, and God blessed him for Joseph's sake (Genesis 39:1-5).

It's your heritage as the seed of Abraham, not only to be blessed, but also to be a blessing. Those around you—your friends, colleagues, neighbours, etc.—should notice that because of you, favour has come to them; there's expansion in their business, and progress in the entire city.

Prayer...
Dear Lord, I thank you for your wisdom that guides me, causing me to walk in your perfect will always, prospering in all that I do. Thank you for the impact of your Word in my life, and the understanding of the realities of your Kingdom, made possible by your Spirit that lives in me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

Deuteronomy 1:10-11
The Lord your God hath multiplied you, and, behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude. 11 (The Lord God of your fathers make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you, as he hath promised you!)

Galatians 3:29
And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 2:1-18, 2 Samuel 20-21

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 4:1-10, Proverbs 1

cloudgoddess:
So why accept any of it as valid?

I wonder where y'all get your reasoning skills from! I said God didn't write the Bible, neither did He translate it... How does this imply He didn't inspire the writers? For example, how did you think the book of Genesis (details of creation) was written down?

Oh! Yeah... You're an atheist. I forgot the big bang or evolution is the core of your beliefs of how creation started. Great!

Splinz:
Delving out of lane is a small matter cos he can be put back on track. But unfortunately, he's actually lost! Pray for the delusional mind. Perhaps, God's mercy may rescue him.

I find this common with most grace preachers... Alot of them really take it to the extreme. Some folks here took time out to assemble "grace convention"... It's an eyesore considering their submissions, though not all were wrong.

Promise is doing fine, I'm sure he'd retrace his steps.

promisechuks:
Why is it that you don't read your bible well and listen VERY WELL ro people's teaching before criticising?

What pastor Chris I, promisechuks meant was that masturbation is quite a sin before God.

But if that person believes on the grace of God through the finished work of christ, then though he committed the sin, he will not suffer the consequences in hell, because that is what jesus die for, in the person's place, at the cross of calvary.



If God will still punish the person because of the person's sin that Jesus was condemned to death for on the cross, then it means that Jesus was not SACRIFICED but MUDERED by God.

Fixed.

Promise101, i have read through your writings lately and find it worrisome that you're delving out of lane. For example

you cant just wholly write that the law was COMPLETELY TERMINATED, for we know the aspect of the law that was abolished, Paul even said the law was good, in fact, he taught on some of these retained laws, a good example is found in Ephesians 6:1-2.

my question is, what was Paul trying to prove, when he quoted elements of the law (not the aspect abolished by Jesus now)? If the law was wholly terminated, where then does Ephesians 6:1-2 falls?


i saw this line, and I paused

Since the Law has been TERMINATED, sin is now dead. There you have it: there is no transgression, sin is no longer imputed and sin is dead.

Do you know why CHRISTIANS are dead to sin? Sin is dead?

The christian is DEAD TO SIN, and alive to God, because all of us were born "dead in sin", before we can ever hope to be "dead to sin,". Paul writes in Ephesians 2:1 that before we became Christians, we were all "dead in [our] transgressions and sins." Of course he does not mean that we are physically dead. Rather, the life of a person who has not experienced new life in Christ is characterized by spiritual death. This means that person is separated from God's salvation.

I really don't understand how you arrived at sin is dead!, that is very different from "dead to sin"

Muafrika2:
Typical. In case you didn't notice, this was a question......

Answer it then ill answer yours, Which you are attempting to pass off as an answer



If you don't answer mine, I don't answer yours,

Lol... who first asked the question of who killed who?


abeeeeeegi,carry go jare! Thanks for your time.

Your Mission In Life - Wednesday, May 4

Pastor Chris

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned (Mark 16:15-16).

As Christians, we're on a mission in the earth, and the clarity of our mission is so important. Many people live without purpose, focus and direction; but when you give your heart to Christ, He gives you a clear mission, a definite purpose for living. In our opening scripture, the Lord Jesus was unequivocal about our mission; it's for us to go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature. Therefore, let your life count for the Gospel.

No matter who you are, where you are, what you do, and where you do what you do, your primary assignment and purpose for living is to minister God's Word to those in your world. Your mission is to reach and win the lost to Jesus. Christianity is about soul winning. Therefore, keep talking to others about Jesus, and let your lifestyle be inspiring enough to cause sinners around you to desire to know Jesus.

Let everything about your life culminate in turning men and women to righteousness. Be focused, purposeful and resolute about your mission, which is soul-winning.

Jesus said in John 4:34, "...My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work." Then, in John 20:21, He said, "...Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you."

You've been sent to reach all men with the Gospel of life; let your whole life be in pursuit of this purpose! Be passionate about the expansion of God's Kingdom, and the spread of the message of Christ's salvation to the ends of the earth.

Confession...
I'm a man on a mission, entrusted with the divine responsibility of reaching those in my world with the Gospel of light. My zeal, passion, and commitment to the expansion of God's Kingdom is rekindled today. The light of the glorious Gospel of Christ shines brightly in the hearts of men today, taking away darkness, pain, and misery, and bringing them righteousness, light, and glory, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study:

2 Corinthians 5:18
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;

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.

Matthew 28:19-20
Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 1:19-51, 2 Samuel 18-19

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Corinthians 3:10-22, Psalm 149-150

Muafrika2:


Who killed them?


Acts 5:4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.

?
Was the killer a member of the trinity

Do God kill Liars?

Did Peter curse them to death?

If Yeah, provide proofs from the Bible. Thanks

ValentineMary:
Waw u are so smart that u can't understand simple logic.

Save your logic for the lads in science and technology section.

I give up on u·

I dint know you believed in me. Thanks though

Study christian theology well. U don't know obviously that some christians believe that God used d writers as an instrument to write d bible.

Study well, you'd know there were writers then there were translators.

And obviously u don't know what figurative means.

Ouch! I must have hit a nerve.

Sorry ma'am.

promise101:
For the case of the law, and what Jesus meant in that chapter; it has been settled in the link below.
https://www.nairaland.com/3077636/grace-preacher-answer-all-questions#45276306

But, if you are not still satisfied with the answer provided, you are welcomed to ask more question UNTIL you are satisfied. Thank you.

As you can see, it's dusted properly here, you should take notes.

Please do, you'd be edified even further.

Shalom