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 Christianity Etc › Re: You Must Go To Church! by Gombs(op): 2:43pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
sonOfLucifer:Even the devil can't stand the smallest gathering of saints. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Just Donated 1 Billion Naira To BIU by Gombs(op): 2:40pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Just Donated 1 Billion Naira To BIU by Gombs(op): 2:39pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
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| Christianity Etc › Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Just Donated 1 Billion Naira To BIU by Gombs(op): 2:35pm On Oct 23, 2015 |
The President Believers Loveworld, Rev. (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome P.hD... just donated the sum of N1 billion ($5,000,000 with an exchange rate of 200 to a dollar) to the University. The proceedings of the special convocation ceremony for Pastor Chris at the Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Nigeria have begun in earnest. The arrival of the awardee, Rev. (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome was well adorned with a regal procession of high ranking university officials and the CEC members of the BLW Nation. The ceremony has also witnessed the addresses from the representative of the Governor of Edo State, and the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ernest B. Izevbigie FNAI, and some other important dignitaries. Addressing Rev. (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome, the vice-chancellor remarked, "A prophet is without honor in his own home but we have decided to honor you and let the world see that you are honored even in your own home." More updates coming your way shortly, exclusively! Source: Me and my Samsung Galaxy Note 3 No serious pics yet.  Not cash ooo, and it's not one cheque either ... Nairalanders can be funny 2 Likes
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| Christianity Etc › Re: You Must Go To Church! by Gombs(op): 5:18am On Oct 23, 2015 |
raayah:That's not possible... Even in North Korea  ...in case it is, you then start a church there,win others to Christ. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:16am On Oct 23, 2015 |
The Glory Of Our Kingdom · Friday, October 23rd Pastor Chris This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him (John 2:11). Glory is that which inspires, produces or causes honour. If you give honour, admiration, and respect to someone because of something that happened, that thing had glory, because it inspired you to honour that fellow. For example, when someone says, "That meeting was glorious," what exactly made it glorious? It was glorious because we were inspired to honour, reverence, praise, and worship the Lord; thus, revealing the glory of His Kingdom. Our opening verse tells us, "This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him." When the people saw what Jesus did—when he turned water to wine—they were amazed; they trusted, honoured, and revered Him. The Bible says His disciples believed on Him. Psalm 145:11-12 says, "They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom." That’s talking about the splendour or beauty of God’s Kingdom that we’ve become a part of; it’s a kingdom where sickness, defeat, failure and death aren’t real! Think about the children of Israel and the promises God made to them! He told them they’d never be defeated by their adversaries. He said to them "I’ll take sickness and diseases away from you (Exodus 15:25-26). Then, in Psalm 91:16 He told them, "With long life will I satisfy you." All these and several other blessings in the Old Testament were addressed to the children of Israel. Now, imagine the glory we’ve been called into as new creations, living in the Kingdom of His dear Son! The Bible says we obtained a better covenant, established upon better promises (Hebrews 8:6). Think about that! The glory of the New Testament, of our spiritual Kingdom, is the more excellent glory; it supersedes what the children of Israel experienced: "...For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth. For if that which is done away was glorious, much more that which remaineth is glorious" (2 Corinthians 3:10-11). Prayer... Dear Father, I thank you for your glory that’s seen in, and revealed through me. I set forth your wonderful deeds, and display your virtues and perfections always and in every place! I experience and manifest your prosperity, grace, wisdom and righteousness in an everincreasing measure, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: 1 Peter 2:9; But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 1 Peter 1:11 Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 timothy 5:1-25 Jeremiah 13-14 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: John 7:11-19 2 Kings 10 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: You Must Go To Church! by Gombs(op): 5:43pm On Oct 22, 2015 |
raayah:Any gathering of two or more Christians ...is a church. God's in their midst. The church is not necessarily a building.. Bible said we should not forsake the gathering of brethren. Or slaves and prisoners.See the above.. Your post reeks of privilege.Your opinion ma'am. Thank God your Bible has explained it, you are not saved by your works but by the grace of God.Same Bible says we should not forget the gathering of ourselves, as some are in the manner of... From the OP, first paragraph, which category do you fall in? Even if you go to church 10 times a week, its not getting you to heaven.I never said church going gets one to heaven... Did I?  Fellowshipping with other believers is a crucial part of our walk with the Lord. It must be a priority. The church, is the ground and Pillar of truth... And I just told you it doesn't necessarily mean a building. 2 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: You Must Go To Church! by Gombs(op): 3:21pm On Oct 22, 2015 |
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| Christianity Etc › You Must Go To Church! by Gombs(op): 10:58am On Oct 22, 2015 |
But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which IS THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH (1 Timothy 3:15). You may ask some people, “Do you believe in Jesus Christ?” and they’ll say, “Yes”; but surprisingly, they don’t go to church! Of course, they’ve got a lot of excuses. Some would say they just don’t believe in any church, while some others say there’re different kinds of churches and so, they don’t want to get confused. There’re also those who stopped going to church because they were offended. However, there can be no excuse good enough to justify not going to church. Fellowshipping with other believers is a crucial part of your walk with the Lord. It must be a priority. Our opening verse says, "…the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." It’s letting you know the ministry of the Holy Spirit that takes place in the church. Your being in church makes it possible for the Holy Spirit to bring knowledge, understanding, and sound judgment to your life. I feel sorry for anyone who thinks going to church isn’t important. David said, “Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word” (Psalm 119:67). For many Christians, before they were afflicted in their jobs, their health, and other areas of their lives, they went astray from the church. And they don’t get to correct their mistakes; they haven’t realized the problem. In the latter part of the verse, David said, “…but now have I kept thy word.” He corrected himself. The Holy Spirit is the Lord of the Church; in Him you’re separated from affliction. Jesus said, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). If you don’t go to church, how are you going to learn the Word of God, the truth? If you understand this, you’d be ready to quit any job that prevents you from going to church. The church is the ground and pillar of truth; never forget it! 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:52am On Oct 22, 2015 |
You Must Go To Church! - Thursday, October 22nd . Pastor Chris But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which IS THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD, THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH (1 Timothy 3:15). You may ask some people, “Do you believe in Jesus Christ?” and they’ll say, “Yes”; but surprisingly, they don’t go to church! Of course, they’ve got a lot of excuses. Some would say they just don’t believe in any church, while some others say there’re different kinds of churches and so, they don’t want to get confused. There’re also those who stopped going to church because they were offended. However, there can be no excuse good enough to justify not going to church. Fellowshipping with other believers is a crucial part of your walk with the Lord. It must be a priority. Our opening verse says, "…the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." It’s letting you know the ministry of the Holy Spirit that takes place in the church. Your being in church makes it possible for the Holy Spirit to bring knowledge, understanding, and sound judgment to your life. I feel sorry for anyone who thinks going to church isn’t important. David said, “Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word” (Psalm 119:67). For many Christians, before they were afflicted in their jobs, their health, and other areas of their lives, they went astray from the church. And they don’t get to correct their mistakes; they haven’t realized the problem. In the latter part of the verse, David said, “…but now have I kept thy word.” He corrected himself. The Holy Spirit is the Lord of the Church; in Him you’re separated from affliction. Jesus said, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). If you don’t go to church, how are you going to learn the Word of God, the truth? If you understand this, you’d be ready to quit any job that prevents you from going to church. The church is the ground and pillar of truth; never forget it! Prayer... Dear Father, my spirit is open to receive instruction and wisdom each time I come under the influence and ministry of the Word in church. I’m growing in Christ to be a perfect man, attaining to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. Thank you for teaching me the importance of going to church and being in the environment of faith, where I’m trained to be more effective in the work of the Kingdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 4:1-16, Jeremiah 11-12 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 7:1-10, 2 Kings 9 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: BIU To Award Honorary Doctorate Degree To Pastor Chris Oyakhilome by Gombs(m): 8:12am On Oct 21, 2015 |
ril19: 1 Tim 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 2 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:09am On Oct 20, 2015 |
You're Divinely Protected - Tuesday, October 20th Pastor Chris And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them (2 Kings 6:16). There’s a very inspiring story in 2 Kings Chapter 6. The King of Syria wanted Elisha, a prophet of God, arrested. The Bible says, “Therefore sent he thither horses, and chariots, and a great host: and they came by night, and compassed the city about” (2 Kings 6:14). When Elisha’s servant woke up, he discovered that he and Elisha were completely surrounded, and he became terrified: “…Alas, my master! how shall we do?” (2 Kings 6:15). He lamented! This was supposed to be a time of panic and trepidation; but Elisha, being a man of the Spirit, said to his servant, “…Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them” (2 Kings 6:16). How inspiring! He saw soldiers on horses and chariots, bearing weapons, yet he was unperturbed. He knew that the heavenly soldiers protecting him were far more than those that were sent to arrest him; he was conscious of his divine protection. However, his servant was yet to come to that level of spiritual understanding. So, Elisha prayed and said, “... LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha” (2 Kings 6:17). The young man didn’t know that he and his master were divinely protected by unseen multitude of angels. But thanks be unto God, his master knew better! Just like Elisha, you should be mindful of your divine protection always, because “As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever” (Psalm 125:2). So, fear not! When the enemy shall come against you, like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him (Isaiah 59:19). No wonder He says, “There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone” (Psalm 91:10-12). Prayer... Precious Father, I thank You for the multitude of angels You’ve dispatched to watch over me. There shall no evil befall me or my loved ones, neither shall any plague come near my dwelling. I’m protected in my going out and in my coming in, because I dwell in Your secret place. I walk in Your glory and divine protection today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Isaiah 43:1 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. :2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Psalm 34:7 The angel of the Lord encamped round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Jeremiah 7-8 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:52-60, 2 Kings 6 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:29am On Oct 19, 2015 |
Have A Strong Desire For Him - Monday, October 19th . Pastor Chris And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. And I will be found of you, saith the LORD…(Jeremiah 29:13-14). Jesus said in Matthew 7:7, “…seek, and ye shall find....” As a child of God, you have to have a strong desire for Him. That’s what He’s talking about in our opening verse; He said, “And ye shall seek me, and find me….” Seeking God doesn’t mean He’s missing, or that you’re looking for Him somewhere; it refers to a strong desire God, for His presence; a strong desire to have fellowship with Him. This is something that must be evident in your life as a Christian; a strong desire for the Lord, His Word, and His influence in your life. When you have it, you can easily influence those around you with it. So, cultivate it. It doesn’t come by itself. God’s part is to stir your mind towards it. But it’s your responsibility to maintain your zeal, love and passion for Him to a boiling point. He’ll always call your attention because He loves you and He wants to fellowship with you. Even now, He’s calling your attention to a greater and higher walk with Him. That’s what He desires, and He knows you want the same thing. So, all you have to do is say “Yes” to Him, and act accordingly. That strong desire will make you an intercessor. There’re Christians who say well, “The problem is that I’m very lazy to pray.” This has nothing to do with being strong or lazy to pray. It’s a matter of a burden. If you have something that troubles you, you’ll surely want to pray about it. When you really want something, and you know the situation is such that only God can fix, it’ll create a strong desire in your heart to seek Him. However, you don’t have to wait until you’re in a fix. Be like David who, inspired by a strong desire for the Lord, declared “O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is” (Psalm 63:1). Prayer... As the deer pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after you, O God. You’re my life, my joy, and my satisfaction! In you I’m complete! Thank you for your glory that fills my heart, and your love that overwhelms my soul! I live for you today, and always to do your will and bring you glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Colossians 4:2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Psalm 63:8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Timothy 1:1-20, Jeremiah 5-6 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:41-51, 2 Kings 5 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:32am On Oct 18, 2015 |
A Spirit Of Prayer - Sunday, October 18th . Pastor Chris Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17). There’s such a thing as a “spirit of prayer”; and by this I’m not describing necessarily a certain angel or spirit whose name is called “prayer”; no. I’m talking about when the Holy Spirit brings an overwhelming atmosphere and influence of prayer into your life such that the urge and need to pray is so uncontrollable that you can’t but pray. That unction rests on you and influences you over a period of time. Prayer becomes all that you think about, and that influence can stay on you for months, a year, or even longer. This isn’t just something that happens when God chooses to; it’s what you invite, by desire. The Bible says He satisfies the thirsty soul (Psalm 107:9). So, when you’re thirsty for Him, and you begin that fellowship of prayer, it won’t be long before that “spirit of prayer” comes on you, creating a passion and an overwhelming urge for intercession in you. You’d find that you’re constantly praying. Every now and then, the Spirit will draw your heart to His thinking—His motivations, visions, plans and purpose—expressing Himself through you in prayer. How important that is! During the period that the Holy Spirit does this in you and through you, you’ll just know that something is about to be unleashed; something is about to be birthed. Glory to God! So, invite that spirit of prayer by plunging yourself into Him; by your strong desire; and effect changes in your life, and in the lives of others. Prayer... Dear Lord, I open my heart to you today, to your grace and your love, in fellowship! I trust you to guide and lead me to excel in all things, in faith, knowledge, wisdom, and in all earnestness, and in my love for you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Luke 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Luke 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Romans 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18, Jeremiah 3-4 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:30-40, 2 Kings 4 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:28am On Oct 17, 2015 |
Hold Yourself In! - Saturday, October 17th Pastor Chris And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance… (2 Peter 1:5-6). "Temperance" is from the Greek word, "egkrateia," which means self-control; the ability to hold oneself in; self-restraint. This is connected to every area of your life, as a child of God, and the beautiful thing is that you don’t have to pray to God to grant you the ability for self-control; it’s one of the fruits of the recreated human spirit. Our opening scripture clearly lets you know that you’re not "deficient" of self-control, because it uses the verb, "add"; it says you should add temperance to knowledge. You couldn’t add it if you didn’t have it! It’s in your spirit! When a Christian says, "I don’t know why I can’t control myself," he or she has refused to accept the truth of God’s Word. When you received Christ into your life, your spirit was enabled with selfcontrol. Therefore, you must learn to take charge of your life from your spirit! The Bible says, "He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls" (Proverbs 25:28). Refuse to allow anything get you agitated, fretful or aggravated! Learn the value of patience. In a situation where those around expect you to get into a rage, hold yourself in! Exercise selfrestraint. You can so rule over your spirit that when you’re provoked, you suddenly put up a smile and remain calm. What if there’re addictions you want to get rid of? Temperance is in you to overcome addictions. The Bible says, "For sin shall not have dominion over you..." (Romans 6:14). Tell yourself, "I won’t do this thing, because sin can’t lord it over me." Don’t talk to the addictions, talk to yourself; talk to your own spirit. That way, you’ll free yourself from anything that’s of the flesh, because you have control from within. Confession... I’m not subject to worldly desires, because I have power over sin! I’m temperate, dignified, sound in faith, with my spirit, soul, and body yielded to the Lord as instruments of righteousness for His glory. Halleluiah! Further Study: 1 Corinthians 9:27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. romans 8:13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. 1 Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 thessalonians 2:1-17 Jeremiah 1-2 2 Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:22-29 2 Kings 3 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 2:39pm On Oct 16, 2015 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 6:25am On Oct 16, 2015 |
Joagbaje:This is the singular reason I find it difficult to communicate with him! 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:39am On Oct 16, 2015 |
"Updated" With The Word · Friday, October 16th Pastor Chris Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15). The Bible says, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Let me briefly explain the underlined word, "perfect." In the New Testament, there’re several words translated from different Greek words rendered "perfect." This particular one is translated from the word "artios," which actually means "a freshness in completeness." For instance, you can say, "completely fresh" or "complete now afresh"; both expressions are akin to the word "updated." It’s like when you say in computer parlance, "I have the latest update or version" of a certain application or software. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is saying that the Christian, through the Scriptures, would have his life "updated" and upgraded all the time. He’d have the latest spiritual information and be in sync with the Spirit, all the time. Christians who aren’t given to the study of the Word aren’t updated; they’re "old version" Christians. The King James uses the term "perfect," but it means "perfect now"; "fresh," as in right now. The "updated" Christian is the one that’s thoroughly furnished unto all good works, because his knowledge is "complete." In Matthew 13:52, we read that "…every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old." The "updated" Christian brings out of his treasury both new and old; he’s got the updated and newest information, plus all the old information! God expects you to continually increase your knowledge and understanding of the Word, because "…he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" (Hebrews 11:6). The underlined clause doesn’t mean looking for God in the literal sense; it means studying the Word to know and discover more about Him. The more you study the Word, the more you discover His nature, and He’ll manifest Himself to you in increasing glory. Prayer... Your Word O Lord, is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path! Through your Word, my faith is strengthened and my life is upgraded! The eyes of my understanding are enlightened, and my mind is renewed and elevated to think at your level, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: hosea 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. 1 timothy 4:15-16 15 Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all. note 16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee. 1 year bible reading plan : 2 thessalonians 1:1-12 Isaiah 64-66 2 year bible reading plan : John 6:15-21 2 Kings 1-2 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 6:24am On Oct 15, 2015 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:19am On Oct 15, 2015 |
Greatness Is Your Heritage - Thursday, October 15th . Pastor Chris And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise (Galatians 3:29). God told Abraham, “…Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing” (Genesis 12:1-2). And Hebrews 11:8 tells us that “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out….” Abraham obeyed God and inherited the promise! The promise wasn’t only to Abraham, but to him and his seed, and Christ is that seed. If you belong to Christ, you’re Abraham’s seed and therefore, an heir according to the promise. When you were born again, the seed of greatness was implanted in you—in your spirit. Greatness is your heritage. It’s like what a lot of people say today about the Jews; they’re inarguably the most successful people on the face of the earth, and that’s a fact. The reason they’re that successful isn’t farfetched; it has to do with who they are; their origin. They’re mindful of their connection to the Abrahamic covenant. The average Jew is conscious of God’s promise to them as a people, and therefore has the mentality that “Come what may, I’m going to be successful.” Yet, the Bible tells us, “For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly…But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly...” (Romans 2:28-29). That tells you something: The Church is the real chosen breed. Everything that was promised to the Jews of the Old Covenant, and much more, was given to us—the new creation. The New Testament that we’re a part of is established upon better promises (Hebrews 8:6). So, unlike the children of Israel, whose greatness was preconditioned on their obedience to the Law, we, the new creation in Christ were born great; it’s our heritage in Christ. Confession... I belong to Christ; therefore I am Abraham’s seed and an heir according to the promise. The seed of greatness is in my spirit. My life is the testimony of God’s wisdom and righteousness! Christ is exalted and glorified in me today, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: Genesis 15:5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28, Isaiah 61-63 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 22 2 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 6:29am On Oct 14, 2015 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 6:26am On Oct 14, 2015 |
Born Into His Glory - Wednesday, October 14th . Pastor Chris And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people (Exodus 13:21-22). When the children of Israel came out of Egypt, they carried their own atmosphere with them. As they journeyed in the wilderness for forty years, the heat didn’t scorch them by day; neither did they freeze to death in the biting cold at night. At night, they were canopied by a pillar of fire that kept them warm, while a pillar of cloud was present during the day to keep the heat away. That was extraordinary! The Holy Spirit made this possible for them, and He does the same for us today. When you were born again, you were born into God’s glory, God’s Spiritual clouds; you live there now. The Bible says, “…if any man be IN CHRIST…” (2 Corinthians 5:17); that’s the place; it’s the environment of glory! Christ is a place and also a person. In Him (Christ), you’ve arrived; you’re at home! Your joy and satisfaction overflow. When you face challenges, others can’t help but wonder how you walk through unscathed. They’re dazzled by how you could be happy, at peace, joyful and exuberant with praise to the Lord in the midst of adversity. It’s because you’re “in Christ”; it’s a peculiar environment, where your joy is independent of circumstances. Blessed be God! Confession... I’m a new creation in Christ Jesus, born from above, with the life and nature of the Father. I’m the image and icon of the resurrected Christ; therefore, I live the heavenly life here on earth. I manifest His love, kindness, glory, perfections and graces everywhere, saturating the world with His glory! Halleluiah! Further Study: Nehemiah 9:12 Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way wherein they should go. 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; 2 And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; 3 And did all eat the same spiritual meat; 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18, Isaiah 59-60 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 5:33-47, 1 Kings 21 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 4:37pm On Oct 13, 2015 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 3:47pm On Oct 13, 2015 |
vooks:Yeah.. I'm cultist huh... WoF. Cooooool Gather the lads, the WoF theorists...y'all give me some cosmic comedy! |
| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 3:24pm On Oct 13, 2015 |
Scholar8200:I concur with you brother... Vooks, come and take notes, I kinda don't have energy writing you, especially because of your grammar and semantics. 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 3:22pm On Oct 13, 2015 |
EMILO2STAY:Are you sure you're OK? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Rhapsody Of Realities: A Daily Devotional by Gombs(m): 5:48am On Oct 13, 2015 |
Think About The Harvest! - Tuesday, October 13th . Pastor Chris And other fell on good ground, and did yield fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred (Mark 4:8 ). When you give to the Lord, don’t do so with the mentality of lack or loss; don’t get in the flesh by “calculating” what’s left over. For instance, if you had ten thousand dollars, and wanted to give God two thousand dollars, don’t start thinking, “But I’ll only have eight thousand dollars left, which might not be enough for all my other expenses!” That’s not kingdom consciousness! Such mentality could hinder your harvest. You should rather ask yourself, “What’s the promise on these two thousand dollars that I’m about to give?” You could have a thirty-fold return, a sixty-fold return, or a hundred-fold return! So, what you should be thinking about is the harvest. If you had ten, and gave two to the Lord, thirty-fold of that will be sixty. So, that’s sixty, including the extra eight that you still have with you, making sixty-eight! That should be your mentality. That way, you set into motion the miracle-working power of God for a great harvest. It’s a mentality; train yourself in it; be positive and expectant when you give to the Lord. Interestingly, the promise of a thirty-fold harvest is the least: there’s the sixty, as well as the hundred-fold harvest; it depends on which one your faith can go for. Imagine if you got the sixty-fold return, the total is one hundred and twenty-eight! What about the hundred-fold return? That’ll be two hundred and eight—on the two that you gave, out of ten. Someone might wonder, “What kind of calculation is that?” It’s Kingdom Mathematics! It’s a mystery to the people of the world, but in the Kingdom, it’s something real and practicable. So, when next you give an offering or a seed to the Lord, do it with Kingdom-consciousness, knowing that you play by a different set of rules. Think about the promise on your giving. Moreover, there’s a lot more than the immediate financial result. There’re other blessings that God causes to take place in your life that are way beyond money. Prayer... Dear Father, thank you for showing me how to experience increase on every side. I have mighty harvests of blessings and miracles today. You’ve made all grace available to me, to have all sufficiency in all things, in Jesus’ Name. Amen. Further Study: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:1-13, Isaiah 57-58 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 5:28-32, 1 Kings 20 |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Pulpit P!mping by Gombs(m): 6:40pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Goshen360:He should just stop mentioning me in his posts... Is it too much to ask? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 6:38pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
Joagbaje:I concur |
| Christianity Etc › Re: When Is Rapture . Pre Tribulation, Mid Tribulation Or Post Tribulation by Gombs(m): 4:56pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
vooks: You're kidding, right ? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Pulpit P!mping by Gombs(m): 4:52pm On Oct 12, 2015 |
^^ Stop mentioning me in your posts. Thanks |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Pulpit P!mping by Gombs(m): 10:03am On Oct 12, 2015 |
vooks:False hope is hope based on falsehood. Are you saying the gospel is unable to make one materially rich, or the blood of Jesus on the cross didn't cover material prosperity? Nobody complains abo Christians being poor, poverty is is fact of life for both heathens and believers.Poverty isn't supposed to be in the life of the new creation. Bible said we're complete in Him...why do we have poor believers today? Simple... Lack of knowledge. He is not teaching them how to prosper bu how to surrender the little they have to him.You're a liar.  Ever thought it through? If the principles worked, he would sow all he has including t aging jet and reap 100-fold in this life!No such thing as a hundred fold increase. Read my thread on Midas touch by Kenneth Hagin. But he does not, instead he wants you pampering him, meeting all his whimsYou's a silly comedian. |
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