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These same folks who rushed to criticise and judge are themselves not perfect. Some are thieves, others are liars, some serial womanizers, etc, who all of a sudden have a moral ground to judge and qualify others as righteous or not. I thank God it's all calm now, and we all look to the future, not necessarily in the mundane, but eternity, as we would all give account of our actions to God someday... it'll surely be a long day that day.

Gombs Oluwagombs.

Then the next set of moves were more disastrous in all ramification. She filed for a divorce! We all read how it played out, and how Pastor Chris was against a divorce, but he was the one being divorced, and she later had her way. The plot, from my perspective was by the divorce, there was supposed to be a division of properties between the two parties involved, and it was, but there was a twist in the turn of events - Pastor Chris has no personal property of his own.

Properties from cars to buildings, businesses and even the white house (Where he lives) all belongs to the church, including all the seeds and gifts (material, cash etc) given to him, he gave it all, I mean everything, to the church - every bit of it. Pastor Chris maintained what God asked him to do so many years ago, hence today, he has no personal property.

The consequences of these were that Rev Anita left with nothing, not even the UK church, except for the alimony being duly given. In my honest opinion, her friends and family made her act as she did, making her lose everything, and the Church which everyone of them thought would crumble, didn't. It rather grew bigger and stronger. God prevailed!

It brings me back to the allegation of adultery being peddled by the media, due to distorted gossips over time. He was never accused of such, as there was no singular reason or evidence to back that claim in court. The next absurd allegation was that of abuse ( I find this so laughable ). Pastor Chris gave all his best in dissuading Rev. Anita, to no avail, and I believed this happened at a time like this for our learning and not gloating and judging. Those who are wise would learn, the rest can do otherwise.

In the wake of these all, during the storms and turmoil, I couldn't help but wonder at what we have turned ourselves to. I wondered "Why do some people enjoy/celebrate the misfortunes of others"? As hard as this question is, Christians (or so called Christians) were a bulk majority of this set of people. Enjoying someone else’s misfortune is known as schadenfreude and scientists from Leiden University in the Netherlands say that the lower one's self-esteem is, the more they’ll experience it.

Folks called one or two of the parties involved terrible names (Especially Pastor Chris), some saw it as a proof of their irrelevant theories, which is "Pastor Chris is not a true man of God". Others saw it as a means to cast aspersions on 'Pentecostal churches', others saw it as a reason to insult the body of Christ and Pastors in their entirety. Some preachers had their opinions too, when it should have been a time of prayer for the family, and the church of God.

How did we get here then? Firstly, I have to put it on record that Rev Anita is a wonderful lady, a great mother, a teacher... I could go on and on. She is beautiful and quite intelligent. She was the Director of Christ Embassy International Office, which means she used to head the church in the United Kingdom and also oversees other churches there and beyond. It was all good until she started subscribing to gossips and rumours that her position is being taken over by other pastors, especially female pastors, and that she's no longer the "second-in-command", in the farce fact that most ministry decisions and programming where done without her involvement, even determination of her salary scale. Sadly, she took this all in, hook, line and sinker.

Her first reaction was to demand a sack of these pastors, especially the female ones, and make her the "second-in-command". It's important to note that very long before this, Pastor Chris has always reminded pastors that their wives aren't necessarily the "second-in-command" by virtue of her marriage to them, it doesn't even automatically make her a pastor or assistant Pastor, but she can have other duties in the church where she has a grace for, even if it is the children's church ministry. She can however Pastor another church, if she has a calling in that regard. The power tussle by Rev. Anita, spurned by her brothers and family friends wasn't going to back down - it was either her demands were met, or she 'leaves'. It wasn't long after, she moved out of the house.

Days went into weeks and then months, and there was no flinching on the part of Rev. Anita, who have had legions of emissaries from Pastor Chris to dissuade her of her actions and the path she's threading on. It was obvious that her moving out was simply a threat to Pastor Chris, in the sense that she felt it would be an embarrassment to the international renowned Pastor Chris, who should by that action accede to her demands. Her brother's and close friends had their feet on the gas pedal, speedily driving her down the lane of home wreck.

Pastor Chris spoke of the issue and said if he were to fully accept her demands, it would mean him sinning against God in doing them all. Seeing that Pastor Chris wasn't going to bow to the demands, but rather focused on the ministry God's given him, they hatched the next blunder - removing Pastor Chris' name from the board of trustees in the Church in the UK in a bid to take over. It however, didn't work as planned, as the Charity Commission of England and Wales took over the organization as a charity organization.

Terry Pratchett once wrote, "A lie can run round the world before the truth has got its boots on.” I needn't do much research on these words, as I experienced it in a well amazing way, and I took lessons from it as possibly as I could. I tried to find out what the preoperative factors aiding those words were, alas, I made progress, they were (though not limited to these two alone) - Gossips and Rumours.

Alot of times, folks seem to confuse the two, or simply assume they mean the same, but do they? Let's find out.

Rumours are a piece of information or a story that has not been verified. What this means is that the person telling the story doesn’t know for certain if it is true or not. Most of the time, people who spread rumours don’t bother to determine if there is any truth to what they are saying.
Typically, rumours are spread from person to person and can change slightly each time they are told. As a result, they can become exaggerated and altered over time.

Gossip on the other hand is slightly different from a rumour. Usually, gossip involves a juicy detail of some sort, which means the information is shocking or personal. What’s more, gossip is usually spread behind a person’s back and can be very hurtful. Gossip and rumours can destroy a person’s self-confidence and affect their self-esteem. It also can lead to depression, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, anxiety and a host of other issues. What’s more, gossip and rumours can alienate friends, ruin reputations and even lead to ostracizing behaviour and other forms of relational aggression.

These two were largely responsible for the marital problem, which finally translated to divorce between the two main characters in my topic. A lot of the rumours and gossips were on the media, which as they tried to communicate it over time, got distorted and everything became hugely exaggerated. I would try to give an inside story of it all, not for any personal gains, but to clear some air, especially the allegation of adultery. Let me state categorically here, Rev. Anita NEVER accused Pastor Chris of adultery.

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:6-7).

Our opening Scripture is so profound and touching. The Apostle Paul was writing from prison, anticipating his own death. He knew his life was about to be poured out; he was ready to go and be with the Lord, but not without affirming, “ ...I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Paul’s conviction about the Gospel was absolute; and this was obvious in the kind of life he lived. He was sold out to the Gospel.

Your greatest passion should be the spread of the Gospel around the world. Jesus said in Matthew 24:14, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” These compelling words capture the urgency and need to preach the Gospel to every man, woman, boy and girl, and keep at it until the knowledge of God’s Word and His righteousness cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.

I’m sure you must have wondered at the commitment of those who wreak havoc through terrorism in different parts of the world. They believe in a wrong cause, and are willing to die for it. Now, if such folks could be willing to die (and are dying) for something that’s so wrong and hurtful to society, how much should you be ready to put into the true message—the Gospel—which is the only hope and power for man’s salvation? How far are you willing to go for the Gospel?

Paul said, “I’m ready to be offered”; in other words, “I’m ready to die for the Gospel.” This was his mindset. In Romans 1:16, he said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

How often do you intercede and agonize for lost souls, with tears and intense passion? When you speak, can others feel that intense passion and compassion you have for the salvation of lost souls? How much time, effort, energy, and resources do you commit to the Gospel?

Be inspired always to win souls, and pray for lost souls with passion. Nothing should matter more to you than to see those for whom Jesus died, living for Him.

All Out For the Gospel - Friday, March 11

Pastor Chris

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:6-7).

Our opening Scripture is so profound and touching. The Apostle Paul was writing from prison, anticipating his own death. He knew his life was about to be poured out; he was ready to go and be with the Lord, but not without affirming, “ ...I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Paul’s conviction about the Gospel was absolute; and this was obvious in the kind of life he lived. He was sold out to the Gospel.

Your greatest passion should be the spread of the Gospel around the world. Jesus said in Matthew 24:14, “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” These compelling words capture the urgency and need to preach the Gospel to every man, woman, boy and girl, and keep at it until the knowledge of God’s Word and His righteousness cover the earth as the waters cover the sea.

I’m sure you must have wondered at the commitment of those who wreak havoc through terrorism in different parts of the world. They believe in a wrong cause, and are willing to die for it. Now, if such folks could be willing to die (and are dying) for something that’s so wrong and hurtful to society, how much should you be ready to put into the true message—the Gospel—which is the only hope and power for man’s salvation? How far are you willing to go for the Gospel?

Paul said, “I’m ready to be offered”; in other words, “I’m ready to die for the Gospel.” This was his mindset. In Romans 1:16, he said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”

How often do you intercede and agonize for lost souls, with tears and intense passion? When you speak, can others feel that intense passion and compassion you have for the salvation of lost souls? How much time, effort, energy, and resources do you commit to the Gospel?

Be inspired always to win souls, and pray for lost souls with passion. Nothing should matter more to you than to see those for whom Jesus died, living for Him.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for stirring up in me passion, complete allegiance, and unwavering commitment to the Gospel, which is your only saving power to the lost. I pursue your dreams, your plans and purpose for my life, without distraction, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Mark 16:15 AMP
And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach and publish openly the good news (the Gospel) to every creature [of the whole human race].
John 4:31-34 In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat. 32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of. 33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat? 34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

1 Corinthians 4:1-2
Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:Mark 14:53-72, Numbers 29-31

2 Year Bible Reading Plan:Acts 26:24-32, Psalm 71-72

Joagbaje:
Maybe it's another moniker for Newmi bomboy

you mean Nuclearboy?... i guessed as much oooooo

vooks:
I never thought I would find you this furious. So all this veneer of meekness covers a monster

Quit the pettiness and get back to issues.

I could have used my mother, but I used your wife to bring the point home.

totally needless.

Anyway,the point remains; appealing to medical utility of anything to sanctify it is epic idiocy. Even esere826 points this out

wait a minute, if masturbation was asked for in a medical facility, probably a fertility clinic, are you of the opinion that Christians shouldn't partake in such? The issue you have is somewhat in line with obsession... you just go all around, on all threads mentioning masturbationn, or divorce, like a baby who lost his toy.

Yours is basically idolatry; you as Oyaks sheeple and being on his payroll, and with little prospects of doing anything else meaningful in this life other than serving him, you have no choice but to stand by him even when he is churning out garbage.

loooooooooooooooooooooooooooool... e pain am

He is a pro-w@nker, every of his sycophant is a pro-w@nker

you are really a piece of work.

for other viewers, hear what Pastor Chris said here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP0CDsvu8DM



NB: Porn... Pastor Chris addressed this in one communion service... I'd find the notes.

Joagbaje:
well since you must use vulgar illustrations to express your dirty carnal mind. you ought to have used you mothers whatever as illustration. people like you always launch pesonall attacks when your wrong hypocritical theology crumbles like pack of cards in the face of light. enjoy your folly dear

Pheeeeeew, i see you've met the man vooks?... a tiring bloke who always get personal when put in a tight angle.

vooks:
Gombs Gombs

The verse you quoted does not support you at all.

Please define CONVICT THE WORLD OF SIN per John 16:8

Joagbaje:
Firstly the Bible verse he quoted was clear that Jesus was talking to the world for not believing on him, [size=18pt]so the conviction is about salvation for the sinner[/size]. Secondly the sin is unbelief in Christ. That verse speaks for itself . And lastly it's talking about sin (Which refers to sin nature), Not sins.
So the Christian don't have the sin nature, but he may fall into a sin or sins.

*mild editing

Image123:
Who be Alwaysme? Abi Alwaystrue, take time oh.
The Holy Spirit is to guide us into all truth, so i believe if we are wrong or going wrong, He is to guide us into the Truth. That's what a Shepherd does i suppose.

CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAI...

I meant Alwaystrue... Lol


You spoke right. He counsels us in line with the word.

Let Nothing Stop You - Wednesday, March 9 .

Pastor Chris

And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me....(Acts 20:22-24).

When it comes to preaching the Gospel, we must do it unafraid. Paul was aware, through the Spirit's witness, that he'd be put in jail, and be in trouble in Jerusalem, yet he was undeterred. He said, "None of these things move me." He was bold and courageous for the Gospel.

Refuse to fear. Never get to the point where you're intimidated or overwhelmed by the pressures and adversities of life, to affect your commitment to the Gospel. Never faint or give up in the face of adversity. Be strong. Be courageous. Preach the Gospel with boldness.

If you're a church leader, for example, and for some reason you're told your church meetings can't hold, or you can't use a certain venue, it's a fight of faith. Don't chicken out and pack up the church, because of human threats! Don't act as though you're helpless. We're not hamstrung. Pray, and let God's wisdom guide you.

When unreasonable laws are passed to stifle the propagation of the Gospel in your city, get on your knees and pray fervently in tongues, declaring that the city is dominated by the light of the Gospel, and impacted by the force of righteousness. As you pray, proclaim words of faith until you're stirred to prophesy to, and over, the city. Remember, we're unstoppable. So, let nothing deter you.

Confession...
I refuse to fear, for God hasn't given me a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind. The life of God is in me; therefore, I'm a victor in Christ Jesus! Greater is He that's in me than he that's in the world!

Further Study:
Isaiah 41:13-14
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. 14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.

Acts 18:9-11
Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace: 10 For I am with thee, and no man shall set on thee to hurt thee: for I have much people in this city. 11 And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 14:1-26, Numbers 24-26

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 26:1-11, Psalm 67-68

OLAADEGBU:
Non sequitur.



Not just one there are many verses stating that [size=30]God convict Christians of their sins. [/size]

CHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAI


What kind of a God convicts His children of their sins? Why then did He send Jesus? Why then did the Bible say "and if we sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:"

Why did the Bible say

2Co 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation

Ola, get a bible. Try and study na...


Get this, Joseph Prince's point was that the Holy Spirit convicts the world of sinners, and not Christians, this by no means mean the Holy Spirit doesn't counsel believers in right and wrong...i mean, that's one of His jobs...

But to come here and take it to another level by saying GOD (who gave His best for the world) is busy convicting Christians of their sin is 'spiritual felony'

From the article you quoted, it shows God ganging up with Jesus, convicting Christians, while the Holy Spirit is the witness.

Amazing!... And you call another a heretic.

Cc
Image123
Alwaysme


NB:

Was 1John 1 written to christains alone or unbelievers alike?

OLAADEGBU:
[s]Which one is 'cherry picking again'? Joseph Prince said and I quote:

"The bottom line is that the Holy Spirit never convicts you of your sins, He never comes to point out your faults".

Are you saying the Holy Spirit never convicts us of our sins? The quote above was taken from his book, 'Destined to Reign'. [/s] Are you saying he was only communicating to believers? Does His audience only include believers?

You really are a piece of work...

a quick quiz...Is 1 John 1 for Believers or Unbelievers? Let me rephrase... Was John writing to believers alone or to non-believers also? If the answer was to believers alone, then i hope you've seen how silly your above bold question sounds.


Meanwhile, he threw you a challenge... fish out one verse that says the Holy Spirit convicts Christians

Take Advantage of The Anointing - Tuesday, March 8th .

Pastor Chris

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

Being born again, the anointing of the Holy Spirit is on your life. That anointing makes your life supernatural! You're different from the rest of the world. Your words have power, because you're an associate of the God-kind.

When Moses stood before the Red Sea and God said to him, "Moses, stretch your hand over the water and divide it," he obeyed God and stretched his hand over the water. At that moment, he ceased to be the mere man, Moses; he was in union with divinity. Why? Because when he stretched forth his hand, the hand of God was stretched forth also. When he spoke words, they weren't the words of Moses but the words of God, for his words became anointed by the Holy Spirit.

The anointing of the Holy Spirit is for you, and in you, if you're born again. If you've received the Holy Ghost, that anointing of God's Spirit will come upon everything that you do. This is what it means to be blessed; the anointing is deposited on everything you touch. That anointing leads and guides you. That anointing makes you a success, irrespective of the happenings in the world.

The economy of this world was designed to fail, for it's headed in the structure of fallen man. So when you hear of economic downturns, don't fear. The anointing sets you apart! Go higher, by applying spiritual principles through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Never lose the consciousness of the anointing in your life. It's for your advantage. Therefore, use it for your health, academics, family, job, finances, and every area of your life. I'm not talking of some oil in a bottle or a piece of cloth from a preacher. I'm talking of the real person of the Holy Spirit, and your consciousness of His indwelling and abiding presence!

Confession...
I have an unction from the Holy One! That anointing is working in my body, finances, family, and all that concerns me. It sets me apart for greatness, causing me to spread and make progress on every side, to the glory of the Father. When men are cast down, I'm lifted, because of the power of the Holy Spirit that's at work in me! Blessed be God!

Further Study:
Isaiah 10:27
And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.

Luke 4:18
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

2 Corinthians 1:21
Now he which stablisheth us with you in Christ, and hath anointed us, is God;

Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 13:1-37, Numbers 22-23
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 25:13-27, Psalm 65-66

educative.

thanks

same here o..

the folks in the complaint unit aint helping sef... Ever felt like sacking all Federal/State government staff, who are more than 40 years old and without a degree?

sometimes, we bypass (connect directly), when they tire, they'd come recharge the meter.

They even had the effrontery to increase the tariff, when they can't help us credit the unit

welcome back bro

He's Merciful - Monday, March 7th .

Pastor Chris

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:.

The Lord is merciful, compassionate, and kind. His mercies are new every morning, and endure forever. The Bible tells us how He sent Jonah to Nineveh to warn the people to turn away from their sins, but Jonah declined, because he thought God was too merciful and would forgive them, and change His mind about destroying them. So, instead of going to preach to them, he declined to flee to Tarshish (Jonah 1:3).

Trouble ensued as Jonah journeyed in a ship with other mariners; there was a mighty tempest. When his co-travellers realized that Jonah's disobedience to God was responsible for their ordeal, they cast him out of the ship, into the sea. The Bible says God prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah in the sea, and he was in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights (Jonah 1:17).

Eventually, Jonah prayed to God from the fish's belly and the fish vomited Jonah unto the dry land (Jonah 2:10). Upon his deliverance from the fish's belly, he followed God's initial instruction and went to preach in Nineveh. When he did, the people got converted, but Jonah was offended. He prayed to the Lord and said, "...O Lord, is not this just what I said when I was still in my country? That is why I fled to Tarshish, for I knew that You are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness, and [when sinners turn to You and meet Your conditions] You revoke the [sentence of] evil against them" (Jonah 4:2 AMP).

God, however, chided Jonah: "... should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand..." (Jonah 4:11). He felt they were ignorant; therefore, He had to be merciful to them. It's the same scenario today; there're many ignorant people all around the world, and the Lord expects us to reach them with the Gospel. Forget the fact that they may be wicked; God loves them, and wants to show them mercy.

Many are in the valley of decision, missing the way, walking in darkness, not knowing the truth. But we're the custodians of the truth. We must therefore keep praying and travailing for them to come to the knowledge of the truth, even as we proclaim the truth.

Confession...
My passion for lost souls is stirred with renewed commitment, and I declare that the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ blazes intensely in the hearts of the ignorant and unconverted around the world today, 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;

Nehemiah 9:31
Nevertheless for thy great mercies' sake thou didst not utterly consume them, nor forsake them; for thou art a gracious and merciful God.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 12:18-44, Numbers 20-21

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 25:1-12, Psalm 61-64

Be Persistent In Preaching The Gospel - Sunday, March 6


Pastor Chris

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine (2 Timothy 4:2).

The verse above deals with our persistence in preaching the Gospel. We have to do it when it's convenient and when it's not convenient! We have to herald and preach the Word! Keep your sense of urgency; be prepared and ready at all times. This is important, because we're soldiers in God's army, kitted and ready always for the task at hand.

Paul admonished Timothy to endure afflictions and do the work of an evangelist: "But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry" (2 Timothy 4:5). Sometimes, there're difficulties to go through; the conditions can be quite harsh and terrible; there can be hardship. However, as good soldiers for Christ, we must keep on keeping on; we must not give up; we must not give in. We must keep preaching the Gospel, irrespective of the tests, trials, and persecutions we face.

John 15:18-19 says, "...If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you." There'll always be persecution; there'll be those who will despise you, because of your love and commitment to Jesus Christ. There'll be difficult times; but in the midst of all that, you'll always win! Always remember that. So, don't give up when things look difficult!

When you realize that the message of salvation committed to us to preach is man's only hope for salvation, you'll never be discouraged and distracted by mundane things. Think like Paul who said, "...for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel" (1 Corinthians 9:16). Be challenged like Esther who, not minding what could befall her, took a stand for righteousness, and asserted, "...if I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16).

Be courageous for the Gospel. There're risks to take; there're things we must do to ensure the spread of the Gospel around the world. Therefore, be persistent, in season, and out of season.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I live a life that's meaningful and dedicated to impacting others with the power of your righteousness, through the Gospel of your grace. Irrespective of daunting challenges, persecutions, hardships and troubles, I remain steadfast, courageous, and bold in my commitment to the Gospel, and it's spread around the world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study :
Matthew 28:19
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

2 Timothy 2:3
Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 11:27-33-12:1-17, Numbers 18-19

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 24:22-27, Psalm 59-60

Keep Growing in The Word - Saturday, March 5

Pastor Chris

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
(Hebrews 6:1).

There’re three kinds of men the Bible talks about: the old man, the new man, and the spiritual man. The old man is the natural man. The new man is the person who’s born again; his spirit is recreated. However, that new man isn’t all that God’s looking for. He wants the new man to become a spiritual man. Being born again is only the beginning of your journey with the Lord; you have to grow up
unto maturity.

1 Peter 2:2 says, “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.” This isn’t referring to the growth of your physical muscles, but your spirit. It’s talking about spiritual growth. The one who’s spiritually mature in Christ has a very different lifestyle from the one that’s still a babe in Christ. In fact, they don’t speak the same language. Whereas the latter is easily overwhelmed by circumstances and adversities of life, the former walks in dominion and has life under control.

The Bible says spiritual babes, are in bondage to the elements of this world (Galatians 4:3). No wonder He wants us to grow unto perfection; become a mature man or woman in Christ, not one who’s tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine. He wants you to come to the place of perfection, the place of completeness and spiritual maturity. It’s a place of power and glory. It’s a place of joy, peace, fulfillment and success. It’s the place where divinity reigns!

By yielding yourself to the Word, and allowing it gain the dominion in your spirit, soul, and body, you’re catapulted to higher realms of glory. No matter how glorious your present level is, there’s more in God; there’s a greater glory. Therefore, keep growing in, and by, the Word!

Confession...
I’m thoroughly nourished and fortified for the victorious life by the Word, through study and meditation. I make progress by the Spirit, and my profiting by the Word is unstoppable. As I grow in, and by the Word, the realities of the Kingdom are unveiled to me by the Holy Spirit; the glories of the Kingdom are revealed in me in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Colossians 2:6-7
As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Ephesians 4:11-14
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: 14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

1 Year Bible Reading Plan:Mark 11:1-26, Numbers 16-17

2 Year Bible Reading Plan:Acts 24:10-21, Psalm 57-58

''The Authentic Christian Life'' - Friday, March 4.

Pastor Chris

You may as well know this too, Timothy, that in the last days it is going to be very difficult to be a Christian (2 Timothy 3:1 TLB).

The Apostle Paul in the above text, warned of perilous times in the last days, and I want you to notice his choice of words. Notice that he didn’t say it’s going to be impossible to be a Christian in the last days; no! Rather, he uses the word, “difficult.” Why will many find it difficult to be Christians in these last days? It’s because of the challenges they would be facing, which really, shouldn’t be a problem if they’re in fellowship with the Holy Spirit.

There’s no Christianity without the Holy Spirit; the only way to live the authentic Christian life is through the Holy Spirit. Irrespective of how nice, calm, or cool one might seem, if that person doesn’t have the Holy Spirit, he can’t live as a Christian. Human “goodness” or self-righteousness isn’t the definition of Christianity. Christianity is Christ alive and at work in you; Christ taking up His abode in the quarters of your heart, literally living in you through the Holy Spirit; that’s real Christianity!

Jesus is in heaven. The only way He lives in you is through the Holy Spirit. If the Holy Spirit doesn’t live in you, it doesn’t matter how kind and nice you are; people may call you a “wonderful” person, but you’re not a Christian. It’s the Holy Spirit that brings you into Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:13 says, “For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body….” He’s the One that comes over you, and baptizes or immerses you into Christ, to become a member of the body of Christ through the new birth.

He brings you into Christ, and makes you God’s temple, but you must receive Him to live in you. If He lives in you, and becomes the Lord of your life, He’ll make you triumphant always! He’ll help you live the authentic Christian life; a life of absolute mastery, perpetual victory, and permanent success.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for empowering me with supernatural ability and equipping me with all that I need to live the divine life. By the Holy Spirit who lives in me, I set forth the wonderful deeds, and display the virtues and perfections of divinity to my world, in Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Further Study:
Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Luke 24:49
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 10:32-52, Numbers 14-15

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 24:1-9, Psalm 56

[quote author=Princewell2012 post=43386358]

But I think you should shade more light on the world of sin.

Convicting the world of sin are those who do not believe on the name of Jesus. That is what the Holy Spirit convicts SINNERS of.

Does the Holy spirit have any business with the world

Yup! We are His business. Remember, Jesus said He'd remain with us till the end.

Hmmmm I think that very verse is talking about the believers who have Holyghost.

Why?

You see, when you re truly a born a bornagain,

No such thing as TRULY bornagain or FALSELY bornagain

the Holy Spirit will began to guilde, instruct, and chastise you as well.

These are not the same as convicting.

He tell you the way you replied that man is not proper, you re too hash at him.

that's rebuke

You shouldn't have to talk to him that way. Most of the things which you re doing which you think is normal, the HolySpirit will let you know they are not good, even those sin which are not recorded in the bible, the holyspirit will make you to iddentify them and avoid them.

that's counsel

These are the ways holyspirit will convict and washed the believer off, from the world of sin.

He doesn't convict believers. If we sin, we have an advocate - Jesus. why would the Holy Spirit convict those whose defense counsel is Jesus?

Infact that is one major reason Jesus christ sent us the holy spirit, it is to help the believers to be able to eliminate sin entirely from there life.

Wrong! Jesus has already dealt with the issue of Sin on the cross.. the Holy Spirit brings us power to do God's work.

My brother Holyghost were only sent to the bornagain and not the world. And he shall continue to comfort, help, correct, and chastise us till Jesus come.

Spirit of truth.

My dear brother am talking from experience, I knows what am talking about.

We don't need your experiences... all i need is the word. You surely don't know what you're writing about

Infact these is the types of topic I like to read, Holyghost is my best friend, whereever they mentioned his name or talk about him, I will always stop by to know what they are discussing.

Good. Find out more about Him.

I disagree with mr ola, he said what sin is in the christians that the holyghost want to convicts. It means that he he did not understand the ministry of the Holyghost.

Now let's look at it this way.

The bible says that men called sin enjoyment,

Really? Bible reference please

There re things you will do as an unbeliever, which is not even right for you to do, but you will stii be boasting about it, you don't feel there is anything wrong about it. But the moment you gave your life to christ, those things will still rear their ugly head, paradventure you fall into it, you will be ashamed of yourself, and ask God to forgive you, these are the same things you do confidently without any shaking. That is the holyspirit chastising you at that moment.

That is your new nature fighting the old.

Mind you even before you do it, he will tell you to desist from it, that you re now a new person.

That's counsel

When you continue to hear and takes his correction and advice, you will become his friend. But if you continue to forsake his warning, he has no other choice than to leave you.

Jesus said the Holy Spirit will abide with us FOREVER... there is no condition for this outside being born again.

He doesn't come again easily, unless he sees your sincereness and your seriousness.

This is religion. Stop the heresy

Without him your christian work and strugle is useless. And such a person can never makes heaven. Shee de person won tifam ni

Thanks. Am sorry for my gramertical errors. God bless you.

Welcome

Don't Despite Prophecy - Thursday March 3

Pastor Chris

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues (1 Corinthians 14:39).

In Acts 2:17 Peter quoted the words of the prophet Joel: “And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy ....” This was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came. In Acts 1:8, Jesus said you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. One of the ways to put that power to work is through the gift of prophecy.

The gift of prophecy is a door to the supernatural; it’s a way to bring the supernatural power of God into your life, finances, job, or congregation if you’re a minister of the Gospel. Therefore, you must learn to prophesy! If you speak in tongues long enough, the anointing will come on you to prophesy; the Word of God will bubble up within you. And when that anointing comes on you, with the Word boiling inside you, give it vent; let it out. That’s prophecy.

To prophesy is to speak words that have divine potency; words that have life; so, don’t despise prophecy. Prophecy is like a guiding light. It was through prophecy that the people knew about the coming of Jesus. There were so many prophecies that the Saviour—the Messiah—would come. The only proof that God had for the people to recognize and say, “This is the messiah,” was His Word spoken by the prophets about Christ—the Messiah.

Prophecy is vital. Have there been prophecies about your life? Paul said to Timothy, “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare” (1 Timothy 1:18). Make war with those prophecies. Take every word of prophecy concerning your life seriously. Write them down, so you don’t forget, and chart your course with the creative power of God’s Word in your mouth.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of prophecy. My heart and mouth are filled with words of power, even now, to cause changes in my life and around me. I declare that my life is for your glory; my future is that of success, progress, and prosperity in the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I dwell continually in peace, divine health, and in your grace, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study:
Acts 2:17-18
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: 18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:

1 Corinthians 14:3-4
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

1 Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 10:1-31, Numbers 11-13

2 Year Bible Reading Plan : Acts 23:22-35, Psalm 55

Unalloyed Commitment To The Gospel - Wednesday, March 2.

Pastor Chris

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God (Acts 20:24).

Once, Paul was planning to go to Jerusalem to minister, but some people tried to stop him. They envisioned a lot of trouble for Paul, fearing he might be killed if he embarked on the trip. They reminded Paul of how so many in Jerusalem at the time hated him and wanted him dead. Read the opening verse again for his inspiring response. What a mindset!

This shows his unselfish devotion to the Gospel. His commitment was so fervent that no threat could deter him. No wonder he said in 1 Corinthians 15:31, "...I die daily." He had a sentence of death on himself; his considerations weren't about his personal safety, but the task at hand: the propagation of the Gospel. Then in 2 Corinthians 12:10, he made another profound statement; he said, "...I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake...."

Is your commitment to the Gospel such that can be quickly diminished by adversities, tests, trials, and persecutions? Can you affirm that you love Jesus more than life? Are you willing to die for what you believe about Jesus Christ? Revelation 2:10 says, "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH, and I will give thee a crown of life." Notice the underlined portion doesn't say, "For I will deliver you from death," no! Rather, it says, "be thou faithful unto death."

That's the kind of mindset He wants us to have. He doesn't want us to be afraid or timid. Romans 8:35-37 says, "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or unclothedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us." Therefore, like Paul, let your commitment to the Gospel be unalloyed and selfless.

Prayer...
Dear Father, I thank you for spurring in me an intense passion, an unreserved commitment, and an unparalleled devotion to the Gospel. I'm determined, more than ever, to reach the unreached with the Gospel! Thank you for the guidance of the Holy Spirit to proclaim your wisdom, and impact many with your righteousness and blessings of the Gospel, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

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

1 Timothy 1:11-12
According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust. 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;

Daily Scripture Reading

1-Year Bible Reading Plan: Mark 9:33-50,
Numbers 9-10

2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 23:11-21, Psalm 52-54

malvisguy212:
the Holy spirit cannot convict christians, I mean a born again christian. What sin is in him ( the christian) to convict ?

No mind Ola

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Your model, Joseph Prince put it out there in the public domain and I quote

"The bottom line is that the Holy Spirit never convicts you of your sins, He never comes to point out your faults".

Where did he qualify the saying that he was only referring to Christians?

Did you bother to know what service he was in? What if it was a leaders' conference or Pastor's Conference? etc?

Yeah, It's a book, did you read the preface?

Is he only ministering to Christians? How can he say that the Holy Spirit never convicts you of sins?

The bible clearly said the Holy Spirit convicts the WORLD of sin.

I'll advise you to rather drag it out with the Holy Spirit and let Him tell you what His Personal ministry is.

You could not point out one single verse, yet you're hell bent on being contentious.

The Strengthener In You - Tuesday, March 1.

Pastor Chris

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong (2 Corinthians 12:10).

As a child of God, you’re never without strength, because there’s a strengthener in you—the Holy Spirit. He ministers to you as your Strengthener. He strengthens you so that while He’s taking His own steps to ensure that everything works out right for you, you’re also participating actively in the process, because He has to function through you.

If you have the Holy Spirit in your life, weakness is no longer an option. Paul said in our opening verse, “...when I am weak, then am I strong.” In other words, when he was bruised and battered, broken down by external forces, he was made even stronger by the power of the Holy Spirit; he was empowered with might from within. No wonder the Bible declares that we have this treasure in earthen vessels (2 Corinthians 4:7).

Have you ever felt so weak and without strength that it seemed everything was going dark? Some people sometimes pass out because they have high blood pressure. They blackout all of a sudden! Some others have a demonic experience, which causes them to pass out; suddenly their eyes shut, and they can’t tell what followed afterwards.

Understand this: such things aren’t supposed to happen to you; and if they’ve been happening to you, you can stop them by applying the power of the Holy Spirit. In Luke 22:43, we read about an Angel from heaven strengthening Jesus in ministering to Him. The Holy Spirit does the same for us today; He strengthens us. Read Apostle Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:16: “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man.” The Spirit strengthens you with might in your inner man. Recognize and take advantage of His strength from within. Be conscious of, and walk in, His ability that’s in your spirit.

Confession...
God is my refuge and strength! He’s my ever-present help in trouble, for He’s become my salvation. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer, because my heart trusts in Him. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak; therefore, I’m strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Glory to His Name forever.

Further Study:
Ephesians 3:14-16
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Colossians 1:9-11
For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

1 Year Bible Reading Plan : Mark 9:14-32, Numbers 7-8

2 Year Bible Reading Plan: Acts 23:1-10, Psalm 50-51

My aim of posting this is
1. to teach alot others out there
2. to let you know that the Holy Spirit DOES NOT convict Christians. That's not His job.


these said, i had no plans dragging this with you.

By the way, Joseph Prince gave you a challenge.. Show one place in the bible where the holy spirit convicts a christian of sin... Oblige him

modath:
13yr old poster that looks like it's fresh out of the printing press? Issokay oo..

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