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KevinDein:
Surely Salah is a baloon dor contender now. A genuine contender.

Yeah, Salah deserves some accolades, he has paid his dues in full

Mane don miss another one o

All this chances Liverpool are missing, they should better ask Barcelona o, 3:0 might not even be enough to knock out this Roma side

Liverpool hit the post!!

Salah is absolutely magical!! What a goal!!!

If you smelllllll what THE ROCK is cooking!!!!!!!

As the name implies, Christless Christianity refers to a Christianity without the true knowledge of Christ. The term was coined by Michael Horton in his book Christ less Christianity: The Alternative Gospel Of The American Church , Horton argued that the American church has embraced a form of religiosity that whittles away the difficult terms of discipleship and emphasizes only those elements of the Bible that the flesh finds pleasant. I have had cause to attend most of the prominent Pentecostal churches in Nigeria and after close observation, I have concluded that Horton's book accurately captures the true state of a lot of Nigerian Pentecostal churches.

In many Nigerian churches today, a watered down version of Christianity has replaced doctrinal purity. Many Pastors are de-emphasizing the necessity of a Christian to conform to the image of Christ, they rather present Jesus as merely a ticket to God's blessings for our earthly lives. These pastors try to be 'customer friendly', they have become trendy and fashionable superstar celebrities who specialise in reducing " The whole counsel of God" (Acts 20:27) to a series of tweetable affirmations and quotable quotes to the applause of an adulating audience that are getting what their "itching ears want to hear" (2 Timothy 4:3). These pastors avoid passages of the scriptures that talk about taking up our cross daily to follow Christ (Luke 9:23), Taking His yoke and learning from Him (Matthew 11:29), The fellowship of His suffering (Philippians 3:10) e.t.c and focus on the ones that appeal to their audience's humanitarian ideals. Rather than building self denying disciples, they create adherents who are "lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the form of Godliness but denying it's power (2 Timothy 3: 1-5). The 'evangelism' of such churches are targeted at winning more members to the church rather than winning more souls to Christ. They view their targets as potential customers rather than potential converts hence the need to sugercoat the gospel and present a 'customer friendly version' . Apostle Paul cautioned against this in Galatians 1:6-10 (emphasis on verse 10)

Christless Christianity appears to offer people every thing their flesh desires on earth with a guarantee of heaven hereafter while requiring no sacrifice of them in this life. It tells them the God of the Bible only exists to make all their dreams come true ( often trusting that sowing a seed in cash is all that's needed to unlock God's blessings), It presents Christianity as an opium complete with a euphoric feeling that makes adherents feel that they know and belong to Christ without equally feeling the need to allow Him Lordship over every aspects of their lives. They therefore hope and indeed believe for God's blessings and favour while on the other hand fulfilling every lusts of their flesh.

The Bible warns that as history draws to a close, much of the opposition to the truth will come from within the church (2 Peter 2:1-2, Acts 20:29-30). External opposition Is usually easy to identify as an enemy but internal compromise is like rot that may not show externally for a long time; when the decay finally becomes noticeable, it has already destroyed what was once solid. Christless Christianity is an internal rot, it has turned churches into a platform for self help seminars, self affirming messages, and feel good recreation/entertainment dressed up in Bible verse pieces to make it appear spiritual. Michael Horton stated in his book that we are getting dangerously close to a time when the Bible is only useful as a mine for 'relevant' quotes, God is used as a personal resource rather than known, worshipped and trusted. I've observed that this is the situation with a lot of our churches and 'christians' in Nigeria. For them, christianity has become a means to feel among the saints, feel good or holy and still continue to live their lives as they please.

Christless Christianity masquerades as the real gospel of Jesus Christ and the millions of 'converts' to this ideology may erroneously think that they have decided to follow Jesus when in fact, they are following a 'christ' they have created for their selves. A Christless Christianity is no Christianity at all

Mynd44, Lalasticlala

As the name implies, Christless Christianity refers to a Christianity without the true knowledge of Christ. The term was coined by Michael Horton in his book Christ less Christianity: The Alternative Gospel Of The American Church , Horton argued that the American church has embraced a form of religiosity that whittles away the difficult terms of discipleship and emphasizes only those elements of the Bible that the flesh finds pleasant. I have had cause to attend most of the prominent Pentecostal churches in Nigeria and after close observation, I have concluded that Horton's book accurately captures the true state of a lot of Nigerian Pentecostal churches.

In many Nigerian churches today, a watered down version of Christianity has replaced doctrinal purity. Many Pastors are de-emphasizing the necessity of a Christian to conform to the image of Christ, they rather present Jesus as merely a ticket to God's blessings for our earthly lives. These pastors try to be 'customer friendly', they have become trendy and fashionable superstar celebrities who specialise in reducing " The whole counsel of God" (Acts 20:27) to a series of tweetable affirmations and quotable quotes to the applause of an adulating audience that are getting what their "itching ears want to hear" (2 Timothy 4:3). These pastors avoid passages of the scriptures that talk about taking up our cross daily to follow Christ (Luke 9:23), Taking His yoke and learning from Him (Matthew 11:29), The fellowship of His suffering (Philippians 3:10) e.t.c and focus on the ones that appeal to their audience's humanitarian ideals. Rather than building self denying disciples, they create adherents who are "lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the form of Godliness but denying it's power (2 Timothy 3: 1-5). The 'evangelism' of such churches are targeted at winning more members to the church rather than winning more souls to Christ. They view their targets as potential customers rather than potential converts hence the need to sugercoat the gospel and present a 'customer friendly version' . Apostle Paul cautioned against this in Galatians 1:6-10 (emphasis on verse 10)

Christless Christianity appears to offer people every thing their flesh desires on earth with a guarantee of heaven hereafter while requiring no sacrifice of them in this life. It tells them the God of the Bible only exists to make all their dreams come true ( often trusting that sowing a seed in cash is all that's needed to unlock God's blessings), It presents Christianity as an opium complete with a euphoric feeling that makes adherents feel that they know and belong to Christ without equally feeling the need to allow Him Lordship over every aspects of their lives. They therefore hope and indeed believe for God's blessings and favour while on the other hand fulfilling every lusts of their flesh.

The Bible warns that as history draws to a close, much of the opposition to the truth will come from within the church (2 Peter 2:1-2, Acts 20:29-30). External opposition Is usually easy to identify as an enemy but internal compromise is like rot that may not show externally for a long time; when the decay finally becomes noticeable, it has already destroyed what was once solid Christless Christianity is an internal rot, it has turned churches into a platform for self help seminars, self affirming messages, and feel good recreation/entertainment dressed up in Bible verse pieces to make it appear spiritual. Michael Horton stated in his book that we are getting dangerously close to a time when the Bible is only useful as a mine for 'relevant' quotes, God is used as a personal resource rather than known, worshipped and trusted. I've observed that this is the situation with a lot of our churches and 'christians' in Nigeria. For them, christianity has become a means to feel among the saints, feel good or holy and still continue to live their lives as they please.

Christless Christianity masquerades as the real gospel of Jesus Christ and the millions of 'converts' to this ideology may erroneously think that they have decided to follow Jesus when in fact, they are following a 'christ' they have created for their selves. A Christless Christianity is no Christianity at all

Mynd44, Lalasticlala

What is escapism?

Escapism is the attempt to set aside negative thoughts or feelings by pursuing a diversion from reality. This often takes the form of fantasy, where one imagines or dreams of a different world. Escapism can also be expressed in material ways. This might include the use of food, sex, drugs, or sports. The term escapism is frequently used in a negative sense, suggesting that people who seek diversions are irresponsibly avoiding “real life.” Yet any activity intended to take one’s mind off of some aspect of daily life is a form of escapism. As such, not all escapism is bad. Of course, too much—or the wrong kind—can be extremely harmful.

In a broad sense, virtually all forms of entertainment could be considered types of escapism. People naturally tire of focusing directly on the heavy burdens of life, such as a job, health concerns, chores, taxes, family obligations, to-do lists, and so forth. Recreation, in general, helps a person temporarily “escape” from the mental and spiritual weight of those issues. When someone reads a book, watches a movie, participates in sports, listens to favorite music, daydreams, or indulges in a hobby, he or she is taking a break from less-pleasant aspects of “reality.”

For the most part, however, the term escapism specifically refers to activities that directly remove our minds and thoughts from the real world. Fantasies, including books or movies about other worlds, are just one expression of this. In this sense, true escapism is a way of breaking out of the “real” world. It means seeking something different or something better or something more according to our tastes. In particular, an intent to avoid is the key feature of classic escapism; it’s a deliberate attempt to shun reality at least for a while.

The Bible describes things like work and effort in positive terms (Colossians 3:23; Proverbs 12:11; 18:9). At the same time, the concept of “rest” is fundamental to God’s relationship to mankind (Genesis 2:1–3; Exodus 20:11; Mark 2:27). There is nothing unbiblical about “taking a break,” whether physically or mentally. Some of what could be called “escapism” fits into this category: an acceptable way to rest from the everyday pressures of life. C. S. Lewis frequently defended the value of fantasy literature and imagination for this very reason. Diversions are not wrong simply because they involve imagining a different world or changes to this one.

While the Bible encourages appropriate recreation and refreshment, it also warns against excess. Wasting our time, failing to meet our obligations, damaging our bodies, or toying with addiction are all signs that we’ve crossed a line from reasonable rest into excessive escapism. God encourages us to recharge (Matthew 11:28) and to look forward to a new and better world (Hebrews 11:14–16). Still, He does not want us to foolishly ignore what is actual and real (1 Corinthians 8:9; 2 Peter 3:17).

https://www.gotquestions.org/escapism.html

God bless her

Nobody is saved or accursed for believing that Jesus died on a tree or cross. We are saved by believing in Jesus himself and his blood that was shed for our redemption. Whether you believe it was on a cross or on a tree is immaterial, Just believe in Jesus and his redemptive sacrifice and you will be saved

Harry Kane no score and salah score again today. lol, the guy go wan kill himself today, see as e just dey hustle for goal wey no be him score am just because e wan catch Salah for Golden boot race now salah don increase gap again

Sterling scores for city
Spurs 1:3 Man city

Game over

Half time

Spurs 1:2 Man city

Tottenham don dey ginger o, if Man city no take time, e go be another 3:2 o

msylva2147:
Left for spurs to score only one goal and my 2.8mil will be ready, last game.

E don happen Shout Hallelujah!!

Goal by Eriksen

Spurs 1:2 Man city

Yellow card to Kevin De Bruyne

Tottenham should have gotten a penalty when lamela was brought down in the box

Vertoghen dey play like person wey carry injury

Tottenham no dey this game, I forsee 4:0 win for Man city

From the replays I think that penalty shouldn't have been given, the tackle was outside the box

Goal Man city
Gundogan scored the penalty

Penalty to Man city!!

It will be Ronaldo vs Salah in the UCL final

Who are they? I don't know them

Small boy with big pockets!!!

Match don finish o
Real Madrid 1:3 Juventus

Ronaldo don score the penalty oooooo
Real Madrid 1:3 Juventus

Red card to Buffon
Penalty to Madrid

Ronaldo is just fumbling in this game