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I used to be an atheist and I used the same words he is using but today I preach Christ, heals the sick etc

MaxInDHouse:
The way you people argue with atheists is really amusing, just imagine telling an atheist that Jesus loves him, as how?

Someone who just feel like God shouldn't exist but ready to die arguing on politics.

Well i can't blame you since that's the level of your understanding!

If you are a christain you need to stop all this false judgement, mostly y'all use your emotions and standard of morals to make God act that way, Jesus did not come for the righteous but for the sinners, the ones who hate Him, He came not to judge but that they will be saved by believing in Him, please extend grace that speaks in you to others

Dtruthspeaker:
Did you not read that people who hate God are acursed?

Compression shouldn't be hard na

"Noah found grace- not because he was perfect, but because he had faith (Hebrews 11:7). The flood was not God's desire; it was a response to overwhelming violence and corruption (Genesis 6:5–13). Afterward, God made a covenant, sealing it with the rainbow, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again.

So when people say, “God used a flood to punish that nation ,” we must say No!, not according to His covenant. If He said, “Never again,” then He meant it
or wild fire or tsunami or earthquake or to humans people say "God has strike this person" e.g stroke, untimely death, diseases, struck by lightening etc

That is not God! Stop using your standard or emotions of what evil or good should be to paint a god in your heart."


Did you not see me mention"God will not destroy earth again with flood" hence the sign of the covenant which is the rainbow. So if God says He won't destroy earth with flood and we all see rainbows in all nations of the earth and like the flood that happened in Brazil many christains were attributing it to God because of the mockery but I tell you by the standard of the progressive word of God that it wasn't God. He is not a destroyer , He wants sinners to repent and not all die, we were enemies of God sometimes ago before after sometime we believed and now we are believers, those guys can be saved now, tomorrow and become believers later

Dtruthspeaker:
Off Point!

The point is that you were caught lying and changing what God Said to what He did not Say

Jesus loves you and while we were still enemies, He died and reconciled us to God, believe in Him and receive eternal life.. what if I am right, just what if I am right? What do you gain to loose if I am wrong ? I used to be an atheist before, for real, I argured this same thing you have pointed out, I cursed God etc and I'm not capping until something big happened that made me to finally decide that let me try this Jesus and see? I began to have encounters, some of the written experiences of God, etc I have seen them, I have healed the sick in different nations, I've prophesied to people in different nations and they confirmed it to be true, I hear God daily and I fellowship with the Spirit and it's so beautiful
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Arda1000:
they are tons of god and I don’t believe in any one of them

You get for real, I understand, we didn't grow up hearing knowledgeable teachers although they tried Sha

MaxInDHouse:
It's fun reading what people are typing just because they feel God doesn't exist and churchians are giving them impetus due to lack of knowledge!

Is a nation out of the world or in the world, do you see rainbow in your nation as well as other nations

Dtruthspeaker:
The only thing I am pointing out is that God did not Say He would not punish a nation with the flood

Which God have you been referring to? Answer the question I asked

Arda1000:
which god?

Did you actually read it to understand or pick a word and fly sir? Use flood to destroy a nation like that one that happened in Brazil, China it's not God

Dtruthspeaker:
He clearly Said "the world" and not the "nation".

If God removed all disasters now, He would also have to remove every other source of pain—including human choices. Would you be okay with a world where free will doesn’t exist?”




God doesn’t enjoy pain. But He allows human freedom and a creation that still groans—for now—until the full redemption in Christ is revealed. That’s why Jesus came: not to control everything, but to redeem everyone.

Arda1000:
if you know a thing about geology you wouldn’t even be a Bible believer cause the study of geology refutes Bible creation stories in many ways,geology refutes the claim that water submerged the earth for 40 days and nights,because water comes from atmospheres and the oceans,and there’s simply no amount of water in the earth’s atmosphere or ocean that move the sea level beyond 1 percent,yea many area can experience flooding but the whole earth wouldn’t be submerged.
I can point to many examples,we know the rainbow isn’t a sign of any god from geology I can go on and on.
Most natural disasters aren’t man made,it’s natural made by many factors from the earth’s core.

Key to eternal life 🤣.
See you are not the first to preach the Christian Bible stories,from the time of your ancestors till date that you preach it,have you seen one single soul that got eternal life?
Just give me a single person who have not died because they preach the Bible myths.

About my agnostic views.
They are many things that I know I neither have the answers or any explanations to give hence why am agnostic.
Am ignorant of them and won’t fool myself by claiming I know,which is why the burden of proofs falls on you to proof your claims without reasonable doubt.
Worse is your claims comes from a book written by semiliterate herdsmen who heard the stories from other people and wrote the stories years after the acclaimed events took place.
That’s really pathetic

When you look at geology, I studied geology there are things that causes the natural disasters sometimes by humans exploration, sometimes caused by movements, don't have all the time to teach that but like I said the consequences of the fall of man causes by man changed the whole format of the earth, God will create a new earth and heaven and our faith in God that became flesh (Jesus) is the key to eternal life and like I said earlier if everyone accepts the life of Christ there won't be hunger( which was caused by men, when some men decided to take what belongs to everyone, war is caused by greedy,selfish people who gain alot personally from war.yoi need understand that even tho God's sovereign, He does not force Himself because He has given this world to us, we by His wisdom can make this world a better place but how will we be better when we can't accept responsibility and make change.

Going by your agnostic view, let me ask some questions "where did intelligence , and order come from a purposeless universe ? "Why are you okay risking eternity on uncertainty ?" Is it consistent to doubt God but trust but trust human reasoning that is limited and flawed?"

Arda1000:
stop the long epistle of gibberish.
If god gave dominion to humans over all the earth why do we have disasters that happen on their own?
Some of them kill millions and we can do nothing about them.
You always try to blame everything on humans while it was your god who claims he had every power.
We are powerless in many aspects if we had the power we would change a lot of things so stop blaming us.
Am agnostic…. If there’s a god,that god is definitely not the Bible god,nothing on the universe is perfect so the chances of the Bible god being the creator of the universe is zero.
Every claim in the Bible about creation is false.

It is obvious you are not a christian or if you are a christian then christian with hurt and someone that needs answers.

When God made the earth in Genesis 1, everything He made was good and perfect, but God didn't make robots, He made us with freewill, so you can see how loving He is and by His Spirit produce good results, He also gave man dominion over the earth and He was done with creation, don't forget He has left dominion into our hands, it is just like an adult builds a house and his child is growing there, there are things in the house that might not be harmful for an adult used with wisdom like fire, knife then the parent tells the child not to play with the electric socket, one day the parents went out and the child touched the electric socket and it changes the child's life, is electric bad for an adult? Same way God told them not to eat of the fruit of good and evil so what's happening in the world today won't happen, no one has any knowledge to do evil nor good just above it but those children decided and they ate it hence the fallen world,(man's consequences) it is only an irresponsible person blames God for the actions of men, the earth He as given to us.

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For God to save the race from the wickedness man's consequences of disobedience unleashed into the world, flesh rules the earth even tho they possessed, they still needs human body( flesh) to do that, God became flesh and His name is Jesus to destroy the work of darkness, and give life to who believes Him, now if you or the world accept Him as Lord and savior and filled with His Spirit, understands His word , no one will kill the other, steal , start war etc

God is merciful and loving to still make provisions for you and myself. Every man should take responsibility for his or her actions. You are the one God has put on earth to rule, so if you elect bad people we all reap the reward of it in hunger , war , corruption etc

Arda1000:
crises of fallen world?
Who fall the world?
If your god is omnipresent and omnipotent why would his world fall?
If his a perfect god why would he create something that can fall?
If god healed and restored what he created that means your god is not perfect?
How is god helping millions that are dying?
How is god helping children that are dying in war torn countries and those dying from starvations and malnutritions?

Arda1000:
so what’s their decision that made them disabled?
What about babies that never got to see the light of the day what’s their decisions?

If you truly read the article to understand, I clearly wrote about the crisis of the fallen world, it was more like that man was was born with a disability and the disciples asked Jesus who sinned, was it his parents or him and Jesus said no one sinned, however it will be for the glory of God and he was healed and restored , we live in a fallen world Sis but God is here to help the people through you (if you are a believer) and me

dollypi:
@iamteegee

Brother there is always context to every conversation, I was talking about God bringing destructions like flood and other things that it is not God, showing you that the bible is not just a story, it is a progressive revelation, there was a time people were sacrificing bulls, goats ,pigeons etc but as the revelation progressed we don't do that anymore because Christ a once and for all sacrifice etc

What Daddy Adeboye said is normal to say using a cultural lens, but the issue with cultural gospels is that they are always flawed, Nigeria culture is different from German, chinese, English culture.... The suit, jeans, etc we wear is not African culture, using of phones, brushing of teeth, using of soaps is cultural even tho it serves for cleansing and more convenient but why can't we just keep ourselves the way we came out and follow African culture and chew sticks. The gospel is higher than any culture and God resides and uses you either you tie scarf or you tint your hair, you use make up or not. I understand moderation


We will know Christ ourselves

Standing True in the Gospel of Grace

In 1 Timothy 1:18–19, Paul charges Timothy to hold firmly to the true gospel in the midst of many competing voices and distorted doctrines. This wasn’t just an academic or theological warning—it was a call to vigilance in safeguarding the message of Grace through Christ Jesus, lest it be polluted by teachings that have no place in the church.

Paul reminds Timothy to continually bring to remembrance the sound doctrine he has received. Why? Because in times of pressure and controversy, it is easy to drift, to compromise, or to become entangled in doctrines rooted in fear, works, or self-effort. Paul says, "Hold on to faith and a good conscience."

A good conscience here doesn't refer to mere moral performance but to a Christ-centered mind—a heart grounded in the revelation that we have been justified by faith (Romans 5:1).

It is not about sin-consciousness, but about Christ-consciousness:

Knowing we have peace with God

Knowing we are righteous in Christ

Knowing that we are no longer sinners by identity but saints, through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus.

Some, however, rejected this truth, as Paul points out. They fell into legalism, mixing law and grace, or denied core truths of the gospel like the resurrection. By doing so, they made a "shipwreck of their faith." This doesn’t mean they lost their salvation, but they lost the enjoyment, stability, and rest that comes from trusting in Christ's finished work.

Paul mentions two such individuals—Hymenaeus and Alexander (1 Timothy 1:20). They weren’t rejected for moral failure but for blasphemy, which 2 Timothy 2:18 clarifies was related to teaching heresy about the resurrection—claiming it had already occurred. This error destroyed the faith of some, much like legalism and mixture do today.

Paul says he handed them over to Satan—not for eternal damnation—but as an act of excommunication from the fellowship. This was not to punish but to bring about self-reflection, so they could return to the truth. The goal of correction, even when firm, is restoration, not destruction. Jesus came to save, not to condemn (John 3:17).

The Same Warfare Today

Today, we face a similar battle. False doctrines, legalism, mixture, and performance-based Christianity still circulate, trying to pull believers away from the simplicity that is in Christ (2 Corinthians 11:3). In such a time, we must:

Stand firm in the truth of the Gospel of Grace

Boldly declare the finished work of Christ

Refuse to be intimidated by loud voices or popular trends that oppose grace

Stay united in the truth, growing in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ

The gospel is not “Christ and” It is Christ alone.
The one who saved us by Grace is the same one who keeps us by Grace (Philippians 1:6).
Returning to law is not harmless, it makes us frustrated, weary, and ineffective, for we begin trying to accomplish in the flesh what began in the Spirit (Galatians 3:3).

Finally Siblings

It is wrong to think grace gives license to sin, grace was what destroyed sin and gave us dominion as we grow in our fellowship with Him we outgrow some flaws and are more in tune and the truth is what we bring out

Let’s be like Timothy: strong, clear, rooted in truth, and not ashamed of the Gospel of Grace. May we protect this message from mixture and boldly proclaim:

It is finished. Christ is enough. Grace sustains. Faith rests. And we are complete in Him
Colossians 2:10

dollypi:
Yes he is the one responsible.


Isaiah 45:7
New International Version

I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things.

Old Covenant Context

Isaiah is speaking to Israel in captivity, and God is reminding them of His sovereign power, He can bring peace or allow disaster to humble nations or deliver His people.

2. God Is Not the Author of Moral Evil

God is light and in Him is no darkness at all (1 John 1:5).

James 1:13: “God cannot be tempted with evil, neither does He tempt any man.”

God may use calamity (not create moral evil) to fulfill His redemptive purposes.

3. Christ Reveals the True Character of God

Jesus is the exact image of the Father (Heb. 1:3, John 14:9).

Jesus never created evil or sent disaster—He healed, forgave, restored, and gave life.

Through the cross, Jesus took our calamity, our judgment, and gave us peace (Isaiah 53:5).


Old Covenant View Fulfilled in Christ

God forms light and creates darkness vs In Christ, we are called out of darkness into His marvelous light (1 Peter 2:9)
God makes peace and creates calamity vs Jesus is our peace, reconciling us through the cross (Eph. 2:14)
God rules over calamity vs. Jesus bore the judgment so we may walk in grace, not wrath (Rom. 5:9)

Isaiah 45:7 does not teach that God creates sin or moral evil.
It speaks of God's sovereignty over natural events (light/dark, peace/disaster) in the Old Covenant.

But in the New Covenant, Jesus Christ reveals the heart of the Father:

What Jesus won't do, don't accuse God of it, Jesus is the perfect example and image of the invincible God so we can know God in Jesus and not see God as a destroyer

Your decision is what brought about your response not God behind it

Arda1000:
Yes who else?

There are physical consequences to our decisions

lekkie073:
Man is an entity with freewill. This means our time and activities on earth are purely ours to determine. God has no input in it

God’s wrath is not like human anger.

God’s wrath is His righteous response to sin, not emotional outbursts.

The context of Romans 1 is Paul exposing humanity's universal need for the gospel (Romans 1:16–3:20).


1. Who is this verse talking about?

Not believers — but the ungodly (those who reject the truth). Paul is laying the foundation to show that both Jews and Gentiles are guilty and need salvation.

2. What is the “wrath of God”?

In the New Covenant view:

God’s wrath is not poured out on the believer, because Jesus already bore it on the cross (Romans 5:9, 1 Thess. 1:10). So God won't punish a country with flood or anything when believers that have made peace in Christ according to the word romans5:1

God's wrath is revealed (present tense) — meaning it's not just future judgment (hell), but already seen in how sin corrupts and destroys people and societies (see Romans 1:24, 26, 28 — “God gave them up”).


So, it’s not God actively sending punishment from heaven, but rather God giving people over to the consequences of their rebellion (the passive wrath view).

3. "Who hold the truth in unrighteousness" — What does that mean?

These people know the truth (God's moral law, conscience, general revelation — vv. 19-20), but they suppress it, choosing to live in contradiction. This is willful rejection — not ignorance.


This verse is not about God’s wrath toward believers. As a believer, you have been justified and saved from wrath through Christ (Romans 5:9).

Paul is building a case for the need for grace — he’s showing that the world is fallen, rejecting God, and needs the righteousness that only comes by faith in Christ.

God's justice against sin is real, but His mercy triumphed over judgment through the cross (James 2:13).

The gospel is not that God is angry with you, but that God so loved the world, and has provided a way out of destruction through Christ (John 3:16–18).

Genesis 9:11
[11]I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be destroyed by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.”

The rainbow is a sign just more like document that my word is true and I am not a liar, I still saw that sign this year, every year the signs show in the sky, either fainting or boldly seen, the sign still shows because God is not a politician that make a vow and not do it

Ken4Christ:
I don't agree with you. While it is true that evil comes basically from the devil, God still judges unrighteousness in certain circumstances.

Apostle Paul wrote:

Romans 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness.

Notice the phrase, 'for the wrath of God is revealed' It's written in a present continuous term. It didn't say, 'it's going to be revealed'. There is of course full blown wrath of God that will be revealed in the future. But, right now, it's already revealed.

Do you still see rainbows as it used to be many years back? God said he will not permit the flood to destroy the world if he sees the rainbow.

There's so much ungodliness today on earth that is attracting this wrath. And places where this disasters happen have traits of gross ungodliness.

God is not willing that any should perish. But most of these countries have heard the gospel. They are just suppressing it in unrighteousness..

If any country or community repent and turn to God, such disasters will cease.

The bible have stood the test of time but it remains, apart from what I've read in the bible are encounters even before reading it's having the same encounters as some of the experiences written by some of the writers, God speaks to me and I've confirmed it many times to be true, I have seen some of the things the writers saw in their days. I used to be an atheist before I finally opened my heart and it became real by the presence of the Holy Spirit

MaxInDHouse:
Apart from what you read in the Bible as everyone can read as well what assured you that these information are true?

Is God Behind the Destruction Happening in the World Today?

Short answer: No.
God is not the author of destruction, chaos, or disaster in the new covenant. Many still project the Old Testament judgments onto a New Covenant reality, missing the progressive revelation of God through Jesus Christ, who is the exact representation of God’s nature Hebrews 1:3.

Understanding Judgment in Context

Every account in the Bible is progressive and well put together by the help of the Holy Spirit.

The Bible isn’t flat, it is progressive in revelation, culminating in Christ. In the Old Testament, judgment often seemed swift and severe. But remember:

John 1:17 – For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

God worked with mankind through limited covenants before Christ came. Those judgments (like the flood or Sodom) were part of a fallen world's interaction with a holy God before the cross made reconciliation and righteousness by faith possible.

The Flood & the Rainbow Genesis 6–9

Noah found grace- not because he was perfect, but because he had faith (Hebrews 11:7). The flood was not God's desire; it was a response to overwhelming violence and corruption (Genesis 6:5–13). Afterward, God made a covenant, sealing it with the rainbow, promising never to destroy the earth with a flood again.

So when people say, “God used a flood to punish that nation ,” we must say No!, not according to His covenant. If He said, “Never again,” then He meant it
or wild fire or tsunami or earthquake or to humans people say "God has strike this person" e.g stroke, untimely death, diseases, struck by lightening etc

That is not God! Stop using your standard or emotions of what evil or good should be to paint a god in your heart.

Jesus is the True Revelation of God

“Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil” 1 John 3:8
“The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come that they may have life” John 10:10

Here’s the clarity: Destruction is the devil’s work.
Life is God’s will.
Jesus didn’t go around causing or discipline or trying to show who He is by storms or cursing cities with tsunamis. Instead, He healed, restored, and calmed storms. That’s the clear evidence of who God truly is.

Colossians 1:15 – “Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.”

If you can’t imagine Jesus doing it, don’t accuse God of it.

Misreading Natural Disasters as God’s Judgment

Take a look at what happened in Brazil, where people said God sent a flood after mockery of Jesus.

Let me ask you

Did Jesus ever destroy mockers?

Did He call down fire on those who rejected Him?

No, and in fact, He rebuked James and John when they wanted to (Luke 9:54–56): “You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men’s lives but to save them.”

That is the true nature of God.

God’s Heart is Redemption, Not Revenge

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

God is patient, loving, and merciful—even toward the ungodly. The delay of judgment is not neglect; it's mercy.

“God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their sins against them” – 2 Corinthians 5:19

We Are the Light of the World

Even though darkness covers the earth, as believers we are to shine the truth and represent Christ accurately—not as an angry punisher, but as a loving Savior.

Finally Siblings

God is not behind war, earthquakes, tsunamis, or pandemics.

He doesn’t punish nations with disasters in this New Covenant era.

Jesus is God's heart revealed: healing, forgiving, saving, calming, loving.

Believers must move beyond fear-based interpretations and know God through Christ—His true image.

To the unbelievers, it's time to come to Jesus and accept Him as your Lord , believe in your heart that Jesus is lord , died, resurrected and seated at the right hand and say I believe you are the giver of eternal life and I receive eternal life by faith today, I am now a born again. Ask for the Spirit to come in you and lead you, pray in the Spirit

Misunderstood Scriptures and the Need for Clarity – Day 4

The Bible was written for our learning and must be rightly divided. If not, we run the risk of interpreting Scripture through the lens of emotion, culture, bias, limited understanding, or tradition.

For centuries, teachers of the law studied the Scriptures. Yet, despite the visible thread of Jesus throughout the Old Testament, many — especially the Pharisees — missed Him entirely. Why? Because they couldn't see the progressive revelation of Christ. But when Jesus came, He began to teach, and the people noticed something different: clarity. His teachings carried life and light. The people were so captivated that they forgot to eat for three days until He multiplied bread and fish to feed them.

We see another example in John 3 with Nicodemus, a teacher of Israel. Jesus spoke about being "born again," and Nicodemus struggled to comprehend it. How could a teacher not understand the very truths that pointed to Christ?

This shows us that clarity comes not just from knowledge but from the Spirit of revelation.

Many misinterpreted scriptures over the years have brought fear, guilt, and condemnation. They've made God seem impossible to please and heaven seem out of reach. But the true Gospel reveals a God of grace, who made a way for man to stand faultless before Him.

Let's look at Hebrews 10:26–29 — A Commonly Misunderstood Passage:

“For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins...” (Heb. 10:26)

Many have wrongly used this to teach that believers who continue in sin will end up in the lake of fire — as if Christ's sacrifice can expire or be undone. But this view ignores the context and audience of the book of Hebrews.

Context Matters:

Hebrews was written to Jews, many of whom had heard the Gospel. Some believed, some were uncertain, and some outright rejected it. The writer references Jeremiah 31 to explain that God promised a new covenant — not like the old one. That new covenant came through the death, blood, and resurrection of Jesus, our High Priest (Hebrews 8–10).

However, some Jews were still tempted to go back to the old sacrifices — rejecting the once-and-for-all sacrifice of Christ. So, the writer warns them: If you deliberately reject Jesus after knowing the truth, there is no other sacrifice left. You've rejected the only provision God has made.

So What Does "Willful Sin" Mean Here?

It does not refer to a believer making a mistake or struggling with sin.
It refers to the willful sin of rejecting Christ and His finished work. That is the only sin that eternally separates anyone from God.

“Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy... Of how much worse punishment... will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot...” (Heb. 10:28–29)

The writer is saying: If people died under Moses’ law, how much more serious is it to reject Jesus, the Son of God?

To reject Jesus is to:

Treat His blood as unholy

Insult the Spirit of Grace

Return to sacrifices of bulls and goats that could never make anyone perfect (Hebrews 10:1–4)

This Was Not Written to Believers in Christ

No believer who has been justified, made righteous, and sealed with the Holy Spirit will be sent to hell. Romans 5:1 says:

“Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Hebrews 10:10–14 says that by one offering, Jesus has perfected forever those who are sanctified.

But Does That Mean Sin Doesn’t Matter?

Not at all.

Sin still has natural and emotional consequences. It can affect relationships, health, marriages But as believers, we don't avoid sin out of fear of hell — we avoid it because:

We love God

We are in union with Him

We know who we are in Christ

When you stumble, don’t run from God — run to Him, always stay in His presence in good, bad and ugly He is your father and helper.

“Let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Heb. 4:16)

Final Thought Siblings

God no longer remembers your sins (Hebrews 8:12).
Why? Because when He looks at you, He sees Christ.
You are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus (2 Cor. 5:21).
You are not an adversary — you are accepted in the Beloved.

So read the Word with clarity, through the lens of the finished work of Christ, and let go of fear-based teachings. The Gospel is good news. It’s not a threat — it’s a promise of life, righteousness, and peace in Him.
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Stop Giving Darkness Free Promo — Embrace Christ-Consciousness

I was meditating on the Word recently, and a thought stood out strongly in my heart that I believe the Body of Christ needs to hear:

In many places, believers are being fed fear-based messages — sermons centered on personal experiences with darkness, messages that magnify witches, altars, curses, and demonic operations. I've seen churches even hand microphones to unbelievers during deliverance, letting them describe, in detail, the supposed operations of the devil. But what does this really do? Is it necessary? Do they really want their lambs or sheep's to grow in Christ or demons, these are what they go home gisting with their friends and anyone and little message of Jesus

It doesn't glorify Christ.

It feeds fear.
It distracts from the gospel.
It shifts the believer's focus from Jesus to the lies and theatrics of the enemy.

When the enemy becomes the focus of our message, we cultivate devil-consciousness instead of Christ-consciousness. No wonder some believers now say, "The darkness in Africa is thicker." But that’s ignorance.

Isaiah 60:2 says, "For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee."
It didn't say darkness will only cover Africa — the entire world lies in darkness. But our focus isn't the darkness — our focus is the glory of the Lord rising upon us!

Jesus never glorified the devil in His teachings. The apostles never spent their time analyzing how witches operated or how demonic birds or masquerades attacked them. Were there demonic activities in their day? Of course! But they were full of Christ, and their message was Christ alone.

Brothers and sisters, let’s stop giving free promotion to the works of darkness. Let’s stop attaching demons to every bird, every cat, every shadow. Animals are part of God’s good creation (Genesis 1:25). Not everything unusual is demonic. Let us not slide into superstition and call it discernment.

Instead, “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5).
Let’s grow in Christ-consciousness — in the awareness of His finished work, His victory, His Spirit in us.

Finally Siblings
Let’s preach the gospel, not our fears.
Let’s magnify Jesus, not demons.
Let’s renew our minds daily with truth, not testimonies of terror.

Stay grounded. Stay full of grace. Stay Christ-conscious.

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DAY 3: Misunderstood Scriptures and the Need for Clarity

1 John 1:9 — Forgiveness: Not a Daily Ritual, But a Finished Work

Key Scripture

1 John 1:9 (KJV):

“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

CONTEXT MATTERS

Who Was John Talking To?

1 John 1 is not written to believers who already walk in the light.
It’s an evangelistic appeal to unbelievers, particularly Gnostics, who denied:

The reality of sin

The incarnation of Christ

The need for confession or repentance

1 John 1:6–8 sets the stage:

“If we say we have no sin…”
“If we say we have not sinned…”

This was John confronting heresy — not believers.

COMMON MISINTERPRETATION

“You must confess every single sin daily, or God won’t forgive you.”

This belief leads to:

Anxiety and fear over unconfessed sins

A performance-based relationship with God

Dependence on memory, not on the cross

It contradicts the gospel by:

Placing forgiveness on your actions

Ignoring the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus

Under the New Covenant:

You are already forgiven

Hebrews 10:10,14 — “Once for all.”
Ephesians 1:7 — “In Him we have redemption… the forgiveness of sins”

Your sins are not remembered

Hebrews 8:12 — “I will remember their sins no more”

You are already clean

1 Corinthians 6:11 — “You were washed… justified”

What Does 1 John 1:9 Actually Say?

John was inviting unbelievers:

If you acknowledge your sin and need for a Savior, God is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you entirely.

He was not saying believers must keep confessing to stay forgiven.

RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD

Law-Based Vs Grace-Based

Forgiveness Conditional on confession vs Finished at the cross
Confession For forgiveness vs For healing James 5:16
Righteousness Earned through performance vs Gifted by grace Romans 5:17
Fellowship Broken by sin vs Secured in Christ 1 Cor. 1:9

If we acknowledge our sinfulness and agree with God about our need for grace, He — being faithful and just — forgives us completely and removes all unrighteousness from us.”

FOR THE BELIEVER

You don’t confess to be forgiven…
You confess because you are forgiven.

Believers in Christ are:

Forgiven (Ephesians 1:7)

Cleansed (1 Corinthians 6:11)

Justified (Romans 5:1)

In the light (1 John 1:7)

WALK IN THE LIGHT BECAUSE YOU’RE ALREADY IN HIM
Live transparently, not fearfully

Confess struggles, not to earn forgiveness, but to enjoy freedom

Invite unbelievers to acknowledge their need and receive the finished work of Jesus

Thinking out loud
I hope the understanding this truth changes your prayer life to enjoy His presence and not be conscious of sin but rather be conscious of Christ in you

Finally Siblings

1 John 1:9 is not a daily ritual for the believer.
It is a one-time invitation to the unbeliever to step into the light and receive the finished work of Christ.

For the believer, it’s a celebration of a forgiveness that is already done — not something to be earned day by day.
Don't deliberately continue to sin

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AFRICAN PRACTICES THAT HAVE CREPT INTO CHRISTIANITY

One of the troubling trends we see today is the influence of African traditional religious practices infiltrating the Christian faith. For example, some people believe that taking a believer’s cloth, shoe, or personal item to a shrine or demonic altar can affect their life spiritually. Others dream of their possessions being manipulated—slippers, clothes, money, etc.—and immediately fall into fear and spiritual panic.

Let’s be clear: these beliefs are not from the Bible.
Yes, they happen in African traditional religion, but they have no place in the life of a believer in Christ.

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE TEACH?

> 1 John 3:8 – “For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.”
John 10:10 – “The thief comes not but to steal, kill and destroy. I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly.”

Jesus didn’t just come to expose the devil; He came to destroy his works.
He didn't give us a religion to manage fear—He gave us His very life.

HOW DID HE DESTROY THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL?

By giving us His life—His Spirit.

> “He who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” – 1 Corinthians 6:17

If the Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, He will quicken (give life to) your mortal body – Romans 8:11.

This means your body, your life, your being, and yes, even your clothing, can carry divine life.
We read in:

> Mark 5:30 – The woman with the issue of blood touched the garment of Jesus and was healed.
Acts 19:11-12 – Cloths from Paul’s body were used to heal the sick and cast out demons.

Why? Because the life of Christ was in them.
And you have the same Spirit.

STAND IN TRUTH, NOT TRADITION

Even if someone took your cloth, your money, your shoes—even in a dream—it does not call for fear or panic, and not even a prayer point.
Why? Because…

> John 8:32 – “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Truth doesn't just free you—it establishes you.
The devil feeds on ignorance.
But you are in Christ and Christ is in you.
Live from this reality.

FINAL WORD

Don't dwell in African practices.
Don’t mix Christ with culture.
Don’t try to fight the devil with fear-based religion.
Live the higher life in Christ.
Your victory is in knowing and standing on the Truth—not begging God to protect what He has already secured.

Misunderstood Scriptures and the Need for Spiritual Clarity

There are countless verses in the Bible that have been misunderstood and misapplied in Christianity over the years. These misinterpretations are not always due to ill intent; often, they are passed down through respected leaders, cultural beliefs, or emotional experiences. But the danger lies in how these teachings can cloud our spiritual understanding, especially when we've heard them repeatedly over the years from people we trust.

When Your Bible Has a Voice

You may find yourself reading scripture only to hear the echo of a preacher’s voice rather than the whisper of the Holy Spirit. This happens because our minds have been trained to associate certain verses with specific interpretations, often taken out of context. The result? It's hard to approach the Word with a clean slate or hear God for ourselves.

A Misused Verse: Matthew 7:21-23

A prime example is Matthew 7:21 –

> "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven..."

This verse is commonly used to instill fear in believers, suggesting that one can be saved today and lost tomorrow. It fuels prayers like, “Oh Lord, don’t let me miss heaven,” often prayed with deep anxiety. But is that really what Jesus meant?

Let’s look deeper.

The Full Picture of Matthew 7:21-23

In context, Jesus is not speaking to believers who are in Him. He is speaking to those who performed religious works in His name but were never in relationship with Him:

> “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and cast out demons, and perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’”

Notice the phrase: “I never knew you.”
He didn't say, “I knew you before, but you backslid.” He didn’t say, “You were mine, but you lost your salvation.”
He said: "I NEVER knew you."
Which means — they were never truly His.

So Who Were These People?

They are pretenders.
People who operate in the name of Jesus but not in union with Jesus.
They may:

Preach in His name

Prophesy

Perform miracles

Cast out demons

Yet, they do it without truly being born again, without being joined to the Lord in Spirit (1 Cor. 6:17), and without the seal of the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13-14).

These are not believers who "lost heaven."
They are unbelievers who used religious performance to mask spiritual emptiness.

The Will of the Father

What is God’s will, then?

> John 6:40 – “This is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life.”

> John 3:16-18 – Whoever believes in Him shall not perish… whoever does not believe is condemned already.

So the issue is not about believers losing salvation. It’s about who has truly believed and who has not.

Who Is Truly Saved?

2 Cor. 5:17 — If any man is in Christ, he is a new creation.

1 Cor. 6:17 — He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit with Him.

John 14:16 — The Spirit comes to dwell with us forever.

Romans 8:38-39 — Nothing can separate us from the love of God.

If you're in Christ, you are:

Known by Him

Sealed by His Spirit

Secure in His love

He doesn’t abandon His own.

The Real Danger: False Security Without True Salvation

This passage (Matt. 7:21-23) is not a warning to true believers to “try harder” or “do more” to stay saved.
It’s a warning to those faking the walk, thinking that works can replace relationship.

Don't Let Fear Preach to You

We must stop letting fear-based interpretations dominate our understanding of the Bible. The truth is:

> Salvation is not earned by works — and it’s not lost by works.
It is a gift (Eph. 2:8-9) and the work of Christ in you.

If you have truly believed in the Lord Jesus — you are His. You are known. You are sealed.
And nothing can undo that.

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Final Encouragement:

> “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John 8:32

Don’t let tradition, fear, or emotional preaching rob you of the joy and security of your salvation.
Let the Spirit of God teach you.
Be grounded in the New Covenant realities.
And build your intimacy with the Holy Spirit — because that is where true revelation flows.

> You are in Christ, as He is in you.
And He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)

@highlight Scriptures and the Need for Spiritual Clarity

There are countless verses in the Bible that have been misunderstood and misapplied in Christianity over the years. These misinterpretations are not always due to ill intent; often, they are passed down through respected leaders, cultural beliefs, or emotional experiences. But the danger lies in how these teachings can cloud our spiritual understanding, especially when we've heard them repeatedly over the years from people we trust.

When Your Bible Has a Voice

You may find yourself reading scripture only to hear the echo of a preacher’s voice rather than the whisper of the Holy Spirit. This happens because our minds have been trained to associate certain verses with specific interpretations, often taken out of context. The result? It's hard to approach the Word with a clean slate or hear God for ourselves.

A Misused Verse: Matthew 7:21-23

A prime example is Matthew 7:21 –

> "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven..."

This verse is commonly used to instill fear in believers, suggesting that one can be saved today and lost tomorrow. It fuels prayers like, “Oh Lord, don’t let me miss heaven,” often prayed with deep anxiety. But is that really what Jesus meant?

Let’s look deeper.

The Full Picture of Matthew 7:21-23

In context, Jesus is not speaking to believers who are in Him. He is speaking to those who performed religious works in His name but were never in relationship with Him:

> “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and cast out demons, and perform many miracles?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.’”

Notice the phrase: “I never knew you.”
He didn't say, “I knew you before, but you backslid.” He didn’t say, “You were mine, but you lost your salvation.”
He said: "I NEVER knew you."
Which means — they were never truly His.

So Who Were These People?

They are pretenders.
People who operate in the name of Jesus but not in union with Jesus.
They may:

Preach in His name

Prophesy

Perform miracles

Cast out demons

Yet, they do it without truly being born again, without being joined to the Lord in Spirit (1 Cor. 6:17), and without the seal of the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13-14).

These are not believers who "lost heaven."
They are unbelievers who used religious performance to mask spiritual emptiness.

The Will of the Father

What is God’s will, then?

> John 6:40 – “This is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life.”

> John 3:16-18 – Whoever believes in Him shall not perish… whoever does not believe is condemned already.

So the issue is not about believers losing salvation. It’s about who has truly believed and who has not.

Who Is Truly Saved?

2 Cor. 5:17 — If any man is in Christ, he is a new creation.

1 Cor. 6:17 — He that is joined to the Lord is one Spirit with Him.

John 14:16 — The Spirit comes to dwell with us forever.

Romans 8:38-39 — Nothing can separate us from the love of God.

If you're in Christ, you are:

Known by Him

Sealed by His Spirit

Secure in His love

He doesn’t abandon His own.

The Real Danger: False Security Without True Salvation

This passage (Matt. 7:21-23) is not a warning to true believers to “try harder” or “do more” to stay saved.
It’s a warning to those faking the walk, thinking that works can replace relationship.

Don't Let Fear Preach to You

We must stop letting fear-based interpretations dominate our understanding of the Bible. The truth is:

> Salvation is not earned by works — and it’s not lost by works.
It is a gift (Eph. 2:8-9) and the work of Christ in you.

If you have truly believed in the Lord Jesus — you are His. You are known. You are sealed.
And nothing can undo that.

---

Final Encouragement:

> “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” — John 8:32

Don’t let tradition, fear, or emotional preaching rob you of the joy and security of your salvation.
Let the Spirit of God teach you.
Be grounded in the New Covenant realities.
And build your intimacy with the Holy Spirit — because that is where true revelation flows.

> You are in Christ, as He is in you.
And He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Hebrews 13:5)

Misunderstood Scriptures and the Need for Clarity

The Bible was not originally written in English—it was written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. To truly understand the Scriptures, we must not approach it like forcing a tall man’s hand into a short glove. Misplacing context or translating without understanding leads to distorted teachings and false perceptions of God—often reducing Him to the image of a village deity: angry, unpredictable, and punitive.

The Importance of Language and Context

The English language often lacks the depth, emotional weight, and precision found in the original languages of Scripture. For instance, in English, the word “love” can be used for anything:

I love God,

I love bread,

I love my spouse.

But in Greek, love is expressed through distinct words:

Agape – God’s unconditional, selfless love

Philia – brotherly affection

Eros – romantic love

Storge – familial love

This distinction helps us see, for example, that God’s love for us isn’t based on performance or feelings—it’s agape, sacrificial and eternal.

Misunderstanding Philippians 2:12

One widely misunderstood scripture is Philippians 2:12:

“Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”

Many interpret this to mean: “You must earn your salvation, or God will strike you down when you make a mistake.” This paints a picture of God holding a whip, waiting for you to fail so He can erase your name from the Book of Life.

But that is not what the verse says.

It says "work out" your salvation, not "work for" it.

There’s a big difference.

Work FOR vs. Work OUT

Working for something means you earn it. Like an employee working daily to earn a paycheck. If you fail to perform, you don’t get paid.
But salvation is not a wage, it's a gift:

John 3:16 – God gave His Son.

Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For by grace you have been saved through faith... it is the gift of God, not of works...”

Romans 4 – Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness—not by works.

If salvation could be earned, then Jesus died in vain. But we all fall short (Romans 3:23), so God gave us grace through Jesus.

The Greek Word “Work Out” – Katergazesthe

The original Greek word for “work out” here is katergazesthe, which means:

“To bring forth, to carry out to the goal, to activate what is already within.”

In other words, Paul is saying:

“Bring out what God has already placed in you.”

This is not about striving for acceptance, but living from the reality that you are already accepted in Christ. Just like how you encourage someone feeling weak by reminding them of the strength inside them, this verse reminds us to activate our identity in Christ—to live boldly, not from fear of rejection, but from the confidence of divine indwelling.

Fear and Trembling – Not Terror, But Awe

“Fear and trembling” here doesn't mean terror. It means reverent awe—the kind of respect you have when you're aware of something greater than yourself.

Imagine this: God lives in you. Not as a visitor, but as your very life source (Philippians 2:13). That should inspire awe, not fear of punishment. It leads to dependence, yielding, and fellowship with the Spirit.

An Example From Ministry

I was once called on short notice to preach. While outside, the Spirit of God began to speak to me on what to teach. I wrote down the points, and when they later asked if I was ready, I simply replied:

“I can never be ready enough, but He in me is always ready, He is working in me. He is my teacher and I just have to trust and bring it out”

That’s what it means to work out your salvation with reverence. Trusting the Spirit who lives in you to give utterance, wisdom, strength, and grace.

Finally Siblings

We don’t work for salvation.
We work it out from the life, power, and Spirit already at work in us.
We live not from pressure to earn, but from the rest of being complete in Christ.

“For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure.” – Philippians 2:13

Let every believer know:
God is not waiting to punish you.
He is living inside you to empower you.
Trust in His finished work, yield to His Spirit, and bring out what’s already yours in Christ.

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