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Jesus even as man on earth, a God in human form, would pray ceaselessly, all night Mark1:35, at the mount of transfiguration, Jesus kept praying, even at baptism Jesus was all in prayer (Luke3:21). We have always downplayed the usefulness of prayer. Jesus said, watch and pray, lest you fall into temptation, Isaiah 62:6 says 6 I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent, 7 And give Him no rest till He establishes And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth.


We need to form an habit of praying without ceasing, Jesus in Luke18:1 says, men ought always to pray. We all have a call to pray. The fact Jesus said men ought always to pray and not to faint, is symbolic and lemme say, a breathe taking and heart pricking one.


You mean God is omnipotent and we still need to pray. Sure, God is omnipotent, but before Jesus started ministry, He grew in wisdom and favour until the day appointed by God and even when the time came, He still needed to pray again. Haaaaa, time will fail me to talk about the man who prayed that it might not rain. And to reverse it, He prayed again, but while Elijah was in Cherith, blazing in fire, every other things were looking dead, and Elijah appeared again. Elijah is hope, are you hope?

This topic is one i will love to read every morning. Jesus was to send His disciples out for the first ti me and it says, He gave them power to cast out demons and heal all manner of diseases. matthew 10. In the book of mark 16:15-18, it says, this sign shall follow them that believe in my name, and numerous signs were itemised. Finally, Acts 1:8, talking about and you shall receive power when the Holy Ghost is come upon you and you shall be my witness in Judea and Samaria and the uttermost part of the earth. The question is, who is a witness. A witness is the same person but a different body, 2 corin 5:19. It says, God was with Christ, Mark 16:20 says and the Lord confirming His word with signs following.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

You know the funny part, they will jump at us and call us fraud very soon. SMH, and it doesn't bother anybody. We will preach, but we need to understand that the like of the Gods general were men of prayer. They prayed and they made decree. Jesus told us of the parable of the wisow and the unjust judge. I think Didov1 is an intercessor, thats by the way.

SOFTENGR:
Pretty sure you did not understand my explanation. I'm not surprised since that's a common belief many of us have had for long.
The maggots and Fire of Isaiah 66:24 did quenched and the maggots actually died.
The use of "fire" and "maggots" only shows the permanence of death of God's enemies. Read again with an open mind.

reference for the bolded

thanks

Didov1:
that a opinion bro...sum pple believe dat christianity is nt a religion bt a way of life..to be a christian u av 2 b christlike in nature which is believing n doing what christ taught n do........preaching abt dis 2 d muslims is nt a bad idea..bt u av alot of explanations 2 do 4 them 2 believe dix whole idea....how can u make them do dox things u jst write when they dnt believe in d holy TRINITY,?..how cn u make them believe wen their prophet issa u mentioned never died on d cross bt died a quiet n natural death,n u want 2 make dem believe dat someone died 4 their sin which is holy book,?..bro m nt trying 2 discourage u,bt i think u av 2 do more preaching n explanation 2 make dem see dat jesus is nt a mere human,after dat u cn add ur new ideas....m nt tryin 2 discourage u,m jst tryin 2 show u some point i think is necessary#shalom

Hmmmmm, lemme say, you wrote exactly what i intended to reply as my initial response, but somehow, my phone mistakenly closed the page for the comment and i had to retype the one i typed above, but this time, the inspiration changed. i believ he knows what hes doing, as a matter of fact, missionaries like T L Osborne has preached christ at a point of his missionary work to muslims using appealing words, and no convert was earned. But we all know, the gospel is the power of God. No Power, No gospel

adepeter2027:
Toks2008 is stylishly fighting for christ oo

Kwantnue

I think I miss Adepeter26, where is he

SOFTENGR:
Compare Isaiah 66:24 which says: "And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh."

Take note!
In this verses what do not die are fire and worms, not the person.

This place is also is not talking about a hot hell but complete destruction with no resurrection hope in the future.

ab·hor
abˈhôr,əbˈhôr/
verbformal
gerund or present participle: abhorring

regard with disgust and hatred.
"professional tax preparers abhor a flat tax because it would dry up their business"
synonyms: detest, hate, loathe, despise, execrate, regard with disgust, shrink from, recoil from, shudder at; formal abominate
"I abhor the taste of liver"
antonyms: love, admire

The question is, why would the worms and fire never die? Its like running a generator when you are away from home. the essence of the fire and the worm are to perform some responsibility. Thats what i can make out of it, but you should know that there are torments in hell.

Etizz:
Hi guys, this morning after the rain we noticed fishes coming out from the ground, though the soil is still a little bit wet but I imagined how they exist right here in my compound, that's what I don't know........... Fun thing though.

More pics boss, but I think its called evolution.

cantok:
Some people here will rush to say that 120 CO mark is too low



You mean I'm FTC
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
H--a--l--l--e--l--u--j--a--h

G--l--o--r-y in the h--e--i--g--h--t--s

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The bible says rejoice with them that rejoice

Didov1:
sorry Hier i am a CHRISTIAN....av commented on this thread b4,jst scroll up u will see it,...,.abt d paulic part,sorry m a christian...nice writeup

Looool, you funny you know, okay I understand. Open the thread, voila, everything has become new. Well, don't worry, friends for life, do you care/mind.

Yea, Paulic means attributes of Paul

Tosinex:
I disagree.

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Chaaaaiiii, see as that breeze just blow pass foul back, bennyann, felixomor, dem don catch me redhanded oooo

SOFTENGR:
Nice write-up!
This is a powerful and thoughtful work.
Keep it up!
Lazarus that was resurrected by Jesus never talked about " hot hell" or "heaven". More so, it would be unjust for Jesus to resurrect a good man who supposedly was already enjoying in heaven back to this word full of problems. So I agree with Ecclesiastes 3:19,20; 9:5. 'The dead know nothing at all'.

Well, try this

Mark 9;43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: 48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

please explain the parable of Lazarus and the rich man?


Moreso, explain this verses

Mark 9:43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: 46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: 48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. 49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt.

Didov1:
.hmmnn..good morning,...any contribution abt dix new movement d op jst created on dis thread..

Good morning, your pastor is doing a good job, tell me about your christian background.

I think he is a part, not sent to the christian, I don't think his kind lives in king houses. loool,I pray God takes him to his place of assignment, he's a missionarist sent to fetch specific harvest for the kingdom. Don't criticize him, just understand him. 1 Corinthians12:14-19. Heb2:10

stellx:
Intelligent write-up worthy of front page for the education of those obsessed with the futility of that unintelligent style of communion with God which has its genesis cited in paganism.

Tanks @ op for bringing GLOSSOLALIA to the front burner of religious narrative.

Attempt the above post

nwasteve:
"What is glossolalia?". . . to spread the good news,
the gospel of Christ ( 1 Corinthians 14:19, 22)

Explain your write up in line with the following verse

1 Corinthians14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

1 Corinthians 14:14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

Jude1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

Romans8:26 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.


Is intercession a sermon

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hopefulLandlord:
Like I've always asked people who pull the definative form of Christianity, How can you KNOW a else is a Christian?

The word Christian was first gotten when the apostles went to antioch and they were seen to be doing what Jesus was doing, Acts11:26

Its unfortunate that during the dark ages, it was persecutions and killing of Christians, until there arose a reminant, these reminants formed catholic and somehow, since, the remnants who survived were in power as the controlling government, the gospel was commercialised and heresies swept in, and thats why there is a lot of differences in Christianity.

You know who's a Christian by their obedience to whats taught and commanded in the bible

Lemme guess, God is this and that. Many of this things are mere punishment for offenders or profaners of the law. Its called judgement for sinners, just as penalty and punishment in the Nigerian constitution

Onemillonhanded

DoctorAlien:
It is very important to note that Christianity is actually widely different from Roman Catholicism. Roman Catholicism(headed by the Papacy) rose to power in the 4th century A.D. with the edict of Milan in 313 A.D. For the most correct representation of Christianity and its nature, you have to consult the Bible(a Book which the Roman Catholic Church despises).

Christianity has never been, is not, and will never be in enmity with science and reason. Nor have true Christians throughout the ages ever been opposed to science and learning. God, in fact, commissioned science when commanded man to "subdue" the earth(Gen. 1:28). Luke the Gospel writer was a Physician(Col. 4:14).

While I might not gainsay the fact that the RCC persecuted scientists and destroyed much science literature, Bompiani, in his "A Short History of the Italian Waldenses" records that the Waldensians, a group of Christians who existed throughout the Dark Ages, embraced science, and were very much learned in the "Science of the Scriptures."

I agree with the bolded

MuttleyLaff:
Just because it's common, don't mean it is right.

What do you suggest Christians should be called . Jesus witnesser or Gospel preacher.

lemme add, does the fact that we refer to ourselves as Christians, makes it punishable by God. You know the punishment for sinners at least

Bottom line, is God never calls anyone a Christians . Jesus never called anyone a Christian, the
disciples never themselves Christians,

By default, when they were first called Christian, as the disciples custom in the Acts of the Apostle were, they never wrote any letter saying they should tell people not to address them as one, if you find any, bring it to my notice.

Acts11:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. 27 And in these came prophets from Jerusalem unto Antioch.

Peter never called anyone a Christian,

1 Peter 4:16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

Paul never called anyone a Christian.

The term was used around Paul, and Paul never debated or built an argument around it, and Paul never corrected the notion in his epistles

Acts26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 29 And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.


Read that last verse and imagine, Paul tell that to a king, I said someone was Paulic right, I dash you that verse.

You will be asked: ,
Who do people think you are?
Who do you think you are?

I have no idea, gist me

I sent for searches and result just came back

Lemme guess, a pastor is preparing this questions as a part of his sermon, anytime from now, past, present and future.

I think I understand John4:23, worship God in Spirit, use the spirit, to know the truth you are to listen to. So bad. Many are truth worshippers, not a fully discerned spirit worshipper.

Cc Didov1
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Watchout for this lady, she's Paulic. She've been tearing unchristian threads down with one reply

Didov1:
Hmmmnnn

hi, wad up

Toks2008:
Lol! that is exactly the issue....no one needs to convert from one religion to another...

Do Muslims not pray to GOD? IN FACT they pray more than most christians.

Do Muslims not keep God's commandment? sure many good Muslims do so what exactly is the need to convert them?

The only thing you need to do is to explain to them the importance of accepting Jesus as their saviour and they can this even as a practising Muslim.

Many Muslims would have accepted Jesus as their saviour if only they know that they don't have to convert to Christianity and that is exactly my mission...to open their eyes to that fact that even while they maintain their religion,they can still accept Jesus as their saviour.

Hope you understand.

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Well, salvation if you say so.

Toks2008:
the offering you did not desire,but a body you prepared for me;
with burnt offerings and sin offerings
you were not pleased.Then I said, ‘Here I am—it is written about me in the scroll,I have come to your will, my God.’”[/b]

Now the question is;why is GOD so keen about spilling blood for atonement of sins? that I will know when I get to heaven but for now,it will cost me nothing to accept Jesus as my lord and saviour and it will cost Muslims absolutely nothing to do same...at least let us believe and we will know after death if it is Worth it or not.

Well, I will start viewing video about how to get muslims converted

chakula:
These are some of the reason that make Jesus turn to be a son of man which mary gave his birth
They are here in a descending order:j
10- God cannot be born.

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God is a spirit, His breathe gave life to clay, same with Jesus

Luke 1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

9- No explicit statement in which Jesus said, “I’m God” or “Worship me”.

John14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

8- No one can see God in this life.

John14:9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father?

7- Jesus never taught the Trinity.

I personally believe trinity is a religious term, it was invented by men

6- God does not sleep, eat, drink, etc. Jesus slept, ate, drank, etc.

What if He wants to, Gen 18:1 And the Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; 2 And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground, 3 And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant: . 7 And Abraham ran unto the herd, and fetcht a calf tender and good, and gave it unto a young man; and he hasted to dress it. 8 And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat.

5- Jesus does not know everything.

No comment

4- Jesus explicitly states that he is not God.

Jesus is sent by God

3- The Bible does not call Jesus son God alone.

He called Him, Son of God and Son of man

2- God cannot change. He is perfect.

No comment, define your definition of change

1- God is the essence of the worship. He is the object of worship. Had Jesus been God, he would have told people to worship him. Truly, he did the exact opposite as in Matthew 15:9.20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.
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Well, no comment

What about the Son of God

Matt4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

Mark 14:33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

John 5:25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.


Acts9:20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.

Religion brings and breeds fear

Christianity or religion
Christianity is never scared by scientific inventions

Cherry picking..

11. Christianity guarantees salvation through Christ who God had put in control of all things, Islam denies you that. be repented

Some day, that beauty gonna disappear after many wrong decisions, you've made.

iamgenius:
*"MIGHT BE SAVED"* That is not even certain, I expect something like "SHALL BE SAVED".

I used the term-eternal life, not save, a Christian can be saved and not know what eternal life is, though I get your point, but the absence of eternal life(Zoe) (the God's kind of life) in the life of many Christians is the reason they find Christianity boring. John17:17.

Eternal life is understanding on a daily basis who God and Jesus is. So, its not shall, conscious effort are taken to get there. Romans12:2

My question; was Jesus a christian, if yes or no prove it.

https://www.lausanneworldpulse.com/perspectives-php/595/01-2007


https://www.naij.com/1082434-islamic-militants-chasing-christians-middle-east-angry-jesus-appears-them.html

Answer it yourself, at least naij is a trusted non Christian site, compared to the lausanneworldpulse.com which look or you might call fabricated, yes, pinchure dey there, just suit yourself, I will do my part

Many times, when I look at the sun, moon, stars and other planetary bodies, I ask myself, are we meant to dwell in those planet by default. I will say, Adam would name animals and his naming was just as God designed, but its unfortunate. that we did not see the full capacity of Adam as a god, but, we see Jesus, who was made in human form, the last Adam.

This is quite a big topic, but I hope to just address the part as the spirit leads.First of all, Christianity is a Family-Eph3:14-15 and Hebrews 12:22-24. Christianity is also a kingdom Col 1:13. It is a Kingdom where God rules over the universe Hebrews12:23, and over all the works of His hand. As a judge, He acts as the judge, weighing petitions brought to Him John7:24.

Christianity is in two part, the earthly family awaiting our union to the heavenly Family which Paul mentioned in Heb12:22-24, and; he mentioned specifically, the earthly family in Eph3:14-15.

Now, coming down to the earthly family, but let's go back to Gen 1, 2 and 3. We see the man enjoying an eternal bliss in eden, until sin came, the truth is, if Adam had not disobeyed God, by listening to the devil, the world would be far better than we have today, because, when people talk about technology being a display of mans progress, my heart start burning and am like, if you had known better, you won't be saying that, its like, you lost the best, and you grateful for the little, not knowing you've cheat, ask middlemen, they become wealth as a result of differences. Technology belong to Adam rightfully, Adam lost it.