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Excerpt from Rhema For Living Devotional

Wednesday, May 24th.

The Importance of Walking in Divine Love - 24 (It Drives Out Fear).

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." (1st John 4:18).

There is a converse relationship between love and fear. When you are in an environment full of love, fear will virtually disappear. But when you are in an environment full of hate, there is every tendency for fear to rule over you. You are afraid of receiving food from a neighbour or friend for fear of being poisoned. You do your best to secure your money when you are sharing a room with someone for fear that it could be stolen. Fear finds its full expression in an environment devoid of love.

But, it shouldn't be so with believers in Christ. When we genuinely love one another and we show it by our words and actions, fear will certainly be cast out from our hearts.

However, the context in which it is used in the opening text has to do with the fear of God's judgment. There are so many Christians who are afraid of God's judgment each time they think about eternity. So, they express their fears through songs like, 'remember me oh Lord when you come to collect your people'. Others sing songs like, 'when the saints go marching in, Lord, I want to be in that number...'

The examples of the songs above are evidences of fear. How could God forget you when you cost him the very blood of Jesus? You are not planning to make heaven; you are already a citizen of heaven.

So, if you are afraid of God's judgment, it means that God's love is not perfected in you yet. How can we tell if God's love is perfected in us? It's by the love you demonstrate for your brethren. Thus, it is written; "No man hath seen God at any time. IF WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER, God dwelleth in us, and HIS LOVE IS PERFECTED IN US." (1st John 4:12).

Demonstrating our love for one another is not in words but in deeds. It is by giving to those in need in our midst, clothe the hungry and give shelter to the homeless. Make deliberate budget for the needy from your income. You don't have to wait for someone to ask for for help before you give. Look out for those in need from time to time and be a blessing to them.

Quite a lot of people invest their finances in church projects and programmes which is good. But until you begin to minister to the poor and needy in your midst, your love is not yet perfected. You can't claim to love the God you don't see and neglect the brethren you see. Hence, it is written; "...That he who loveth God love his brother also." (1st John 4:21).

Prayer: I thank you Father for your mercy and lovingkindness towards me. I thank you also for the good plans you have for me. I have the assurance that they will be fulfilled in due season. I use this opportunity to ask for overflowing blessings so I can be an instrument of blessing to those in need around me in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: 1st John 3:16-18, 4:7-8, 20, John 13:34-35, Proverbs 3:27, James 4:17.

Seagodess:
you are asking how much..do you even know if he has 1 naira?

How did he get into school if he has no 1 naira?

How did he write WAEC if he has no 1 naira?

How did he buy those items including sardine and milk if he has no 1 naira?

I do agree it can be very difficult at times. I don't even think anyone here on Nairaland went through what I went through in my university days. But you still must find a way to survive. What the young man did is not one of the ways.

How much would it cost him to have a bag that has provisions for padlocks?

Or what will it cost him to make a simple cupboard?

The young man is mentally unstable.

The truth is gradually coming out even from the horses mouth. Only the wise will understand what I just wrote.

My worry is that they will never punish a police officer who mistreats people unjustly.

All life matters.

And what if a policeman slaps you first? If you slap him back, will they arrest you and humiliate you like they did to Kuti?

Wednesday, May 24th.

The Importance of Walking in Divine Love - 24 (It Drives Out Fear).

"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love." (1st John 4:18).

There is a converse relationship between love and fear. When you are in an environment full of love, fear will virtually disappear. But when you are in an environment full of hate, there is every tendency for fear to rule over you. You are afraid of receiving food from a neighbour or friend for fear of being poisoned. You do your best to secure your money when you are sharing a room with someone for fear that it could be stolen. Fear finds its full expression in an environment devoid of love.

But, it shouldn't be so with believers in Christ. When we genuinely love one another and we show it by our words and actions, fear will certainly be cast out from our hearts.

However, the context in which it is used in the opening text has to do with the fear of God's judgment. There are so many Christians who are afraid of God's judgment each time they think about eternity. So, they express their fears through songs like, 'remember me oh Lord when you come to collect your people'. Others sing songs like, 'when the saints go marching in, Lord, I want to be in that number...'

The examples of the songs above are evidences of fear. How could God forget you when you cost him the very blood of Jesus? You are not planning to make heaven; you are already a citizen of heaven.

So, if you are afraid of God's judgment, it means that God's love is not perfected in you yet. How can we tell if God's love is perfected in us? It's by the love you demonstrate for your brethren. Thus, it is written; "No man hath seen God at any time. IF WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER, God dwelleth in us, and HIS LOVE IS PERFECTED IN US." (1st John 4:12).

Demonstrating our love for one another is not in words but in deeds. It is by giving to those in need in our midst, clothe the hungry and give shelter to the homeless. Make deliberate budget for the needy from your income. You don't have to wait for someone to ask for for help before you give. Look out for those in need from time to time and be a blessing to them.

Quite a lot of people invest their finances in church projects and programmes which is good. But until you begin to minister to the poor and needy in your midst, your love is not yet perfected. You can't claim to love the God you don't see and neglect the brethren you see. Hence, it is written; "...That he who loveth God love his brother also." (1st John 4:21).

Prayer: I thank you Father for your mercy and lovingkindness towards me. I thank you also for the good plans you have for me. I have the assurance that they will be fulfilled in due season. I use this opportunity to ask for overflowing blessings so I can be an instrument of blessing to those in need around me in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: 1st John 3:16-18, 4:7-8, 20, John 13:34-35, Proverbs 3:27, James 4:17.

Alusiizizi:
As I mentioned earlier, I find this story to be bogus, which is really unfortunate because it(a likely bogus story) is trending on NL front page. There was a poster on this thread who claims to have been at the testing site of this stunt that all but swears that the whole thing was a fake, I am starting to believe him.

What do they stand to gain?

Electrical Engineers should please explain to us how possible it is to generate light from two stones.

Alusiizizi:
The energy is not coming from the stones(assuming that this stunt is real and not fake as some on this thread has claimed). There are many natural phenomena that can induce a potential difference between two sufficiently spatially separated points on earth. I gave one example here(thunderclouds). There are yet others, even tidal forces from the moon could potentially lead to piezoelectric effect that in principle could be harnessed. The reason why the story sounds bogus to me is the use of stones instead of plain old metal plates.

First, why is the interview in Yoruba? If he doesn't speak English, they should get an interpreter. But how can a boy who stopped at SS 2 don't speak English.

The interviewer should have shown us the cable connected to the stones. Something is really not adding up in this story.

godofuck231:
This boy will be killed o, the guy who invented the wireless television is a case

You mean the one that is powered by radioactive waves? Has he finally been killed?

Africa should unite and free themselves from the dominance of the white, especially UK and US.

This is one of the reasons Gadaffi was killed after he successfully invented the safest car in the world.

iammo:




Phones are allowed, recordings are not

If caught recording, whatever punishment the judge hands you then you have to take it in good faith

Your phone must not ring, and you must not be caught recording




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Which section of the constitution?

The dream of the north is finally being achieved. Destroy our refineries and establish that of their son. They have gotten political power. Now they want the economic power. Shine your eyes, gullible people of the south.

Tuesday, May 23rd.

The Importance of Walking in Divine Love - 23 (It Minimizes Conflicts And Also Makes Conflict Resolution Easier).

"Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law." (Romans 13:10).

One of the causes of conflicts in virtually every sphere of life is when you are deliberately hurt by someone and the offender cares less about how you feel. Most of the time, there is bound to be a reaction from you which could lead to a conflict. And if the conflict at the early stage is not properly managed, it could degenerate into a violent stage.

But when you walk in divine love, you are careful not to say or do anything that will hurt the other person. And even if you mistakenly hurt anyone, you will be quick to apologize and the result is avoidance of conflict.

Walking in divine love also makes conflict resolution easier. Most conflicts that are difficult to resolve is as a result of one or both parties involved in the conflict insisting on their opinions or justifying their actions. But when you walk in love, you are ready to take the blame to make peace reign.

This was the admonition Apostle Paul gave to the church in Corinth when he was attempting to resolve the conflict amongst them. He first rebuked them for the lawsuits they filed in the court and asked; "...Why not rather just accept the wrong? Why not rather be cheated?" (1st Corinthians 6:7, International Standard Version).

It takes walking in divine love to accept blame in times of conflict just to let peace reign. Most of the divorces that have happened in many marriages could have been avoided if one or both partners were constrained by love. You don't always have to insist on your right or justify yourself especially when you know it will further worsen the conflict.

Walk in divine love at all times. Don't do anything that will hurt your brethren, neighbour or spouse. And if you mistakingly hurt anyone, be quick to apologize and make peace. It doesn't make you a weakling. Rather, it is a display of the wisdom of God which surpasses human understanding. If we all choose to walk in divine love, our homes, churches and society at large will almost be devoid of conflicts. And the result will be peace, progress and prosperity in all that we do.

Prayer: Gracious Father, be thou glorified in my life today. You are the reason why I live. Teach me to walk in love towards my brethren and neighbours so I will not do or say anything that will hurt them. Orchestrate my footstep today to the right people and the right places and bring me closer to my dreams and goals in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Colossians 4:6, Romans 14:19,15:2., 1st Corinthians 13.

SHIVA001:
Na to take that one drag the attention of the rich simps mogol of Nigeria, dressing half naked and opening restaurant, but congrats to her sha, her life her choice, more grease to her piñani.

I see rich simps rushing her already
I see massive nackings
I see her flaunting flashy things on internet
Lord Shiva sees all

I see Satan rejoicing because he knows many more will end up in hell.

Your salvation matters. Give it a priority.

chidiokay:
Do you know English and Mathematic count as subject by default, now re emphasises that state "including English and Math" make it emphatically compulsory
As a student if you tell me chidi yu must have 5credit out of all subjects, in my head all subject are equal and any 5 should count BUT when you go further to single some out, Including Maths & english that is "Double Honor" on those two.

In the case of FCT, abuja is not a state by default meaning Nigeria has 36states...FCT no dey the picture, digest that
What necessiated the use of "and FCT" is becos when you demand 25% of 2/3 in 36states automatically you've disenfranchised Abuja becos by default they don't count, for the sake of inclusiveness the draftman had to find a way to bring in Abuja for count "by provision"
Meaning 36states count by default, and FCT suffice as a state by provision.
Now the constitution was so cautious not to use the word "including FCT" becos they know FCT has no existing slot among the 36, so the appriopriate word to make FCT eligble to be counted was "AND" .. so Abuja people should be grateful @least that the constitution saved them from automatic disqualification not Abuja telling us they are superior cos they are not

English & maths vs Other subject scores
By default = 1 vs 1
By Preference 2 vs nil
score line = 2 vs 1

36 STATES vs "and FCT" scores
By default = 1 vs nil
By provision = nil vs 1
score line = 1 vs 1
: A draw denotes Equals,

Assuming it was, must win all 36states including Lagos. that is a "double score" it means the constitution is re-emphasizing unlike the Abuja case.

This is the lowest form of explanation i can think of, NL sorry for the epistle

You are dubious and grossly dishonest in your analysis.

The English grammar used is not ambiguous.

You just want to rule with another man's mandate. God forbid bad thing.

Maize247:
So other states results are not important, why not just conduct election in only FCT. Mumu talk

When WEAC says that you must have credits in five subjects which must include English and Mathematica, are they saying other subjects are less important.

The president will be ruling the nation from FCT. If over 80% of those in FCT which represents virtually all ethnic groups in Nigeria voted against you, it's a very big minus.

It also means that the high votes you got in other states were probably manipulated.

So, it makes sense to demand at least 25% in FCT. It did not demand you must win FCT. But have at least 25%. It's not too much to ask for.

Monday, May 22nd.

The Importance of Walking in Divine Love - 22 (It Supplies The Grace to Overcome Evil With Good - 2).

"Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:17,21).

It's the nature of humans to revenge or pay evil for evil. But it is not so with those who have received the love nature of God. Divine love does not pay evil for evil. Rather, it overcomes evil with good. We introduced this attribute of love yesterday. Today, we will look at a few examples from true life stories of those who put this instruction to practice and the resultant effect.

The first story I would love to discuss here is about Kenneth Hagin of blessed memory. At a time during his ministry work, another pastor whose church was located in the same town spoke so much evil about him. He never bothered one day to go and confront him.

One day, he heard that the said pastor was building a house and he offered to wall paper the house for him. He accepted thinking he wanted to do it as a contract. When he was through, the pastor asked him how much he owed him, he said nothing; that he just did it to show his love for him.

The pastor broke down in tears and started to confess how he has been speaking evil against him. He afterward asked for forgiveness which he willingly did. You can see from this example how Kenneth Hagin's good deed to the pastor who spoke evil against him brought peace and eliminated strife between the two of them.

The second example is concerning Smith Wigglesworth of blessed memery and his wife. He had backslidden from the faith at a time but his wife was still very committed. One day, he instructed the wife to stop attending weekly meetings but she declined insisting that her loyalty is first to the Lord on spiritual matters.

On a certain day, she found that her husband locked her out after she returned from a week day service. She slept outside the house in the cold. When it was daybreak, he opened the door for her expecting her to put up a little fight or quarrel. But she didn't. Rather, she asked him what kind of breakfast he would love to eat. He was shocked by the request of his wife he just mistreated but however told her to prepare his favourite breakfast.

She did just that and while he sat at the table to eat, he felt convicted of the wrong he did to her and asked for her forgiveness. In addition, he rededicated his life to Christ. This good act of love she showed to her husband not only brought him back to the faith, he became one of the greatest healing Evangelist of his day.

So, don't follow the response of your flesh when you feel someone has hurt you. The flesh always love revenge. God's word instructs us to do otherwise. And what supplies the grace is his love nature deposited in your spirit at new birth. If we yield to this love nature, it will reduce conflicts in our homes, churches and the society at large. In addition, it will make conflict resolution much easier.

Prayer: Dear Father, I thank you for the salvation of my soul. I also thank you for your provisions and divine protection. I ask for grace to always be kind to those who hurt me and device evil works against me. Let this new way of life guide my thoughts, words and actions as I continue this race in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: 1st Thessalonians 5:15, 1st Peter 3:9.

No matter how long the tribunal takes to give a judgment, the stolen mandate will recovered.

[quote author= post=123278430]What is the difference between 6 and half a dozen??

Dis PandoraObi and his lawyers just mumu anyhow sha.
Hehehehe 😃 😀 😄



You sef talk am.
😃 😀 😄 😁[/quote]There is a marked difference.

The misleading headline meant that the witnesses will start appearing after seven weeks.

The second which is the truth means that it will take seven weeks for all the witnesses to complete their testimonies.

I hope you studied English Language in school?

And that is how they are making unjustified deductions from one's account within seconds.

There is nothing one would not hear this last days.

And to know that he commands a large congregation is even more shocking.

Please, read your Bible and know the truth for yourself.

The doctrine is not scriptural.

May you be delivered from false teachings in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

seanfer:
I hope this is a joke, election held almost 8 weeks ago and you still want to plead for another 7 weeks to gather witnesses?
Obi should be serious for once.... Your supporters were saying the case can be done with in 2 weeks I laugh...

Obi's response was too hasty. He should have adjourned the response until proper consultation with his lawyers.

Meanwhile, why would the court ask for 50 witnesses to establish a case?

Where is it stated in the constitution that that number of witnesses is required to prove a case.

By standard, two good witnesses are enough to establish any case.

His lawyer should have contested that demand.

What about the 25% requirement for FCT that Tinubu did not meet up with?

Has the judiciary been bought with money?

We are way with keen interest.

Those who are praising this judgment especially Christians should not complain when the killings gets to their doorstep if this mandate is not recovered.

Staphylococcus:
What does Lagos do in terms of security?

Partner with the police and equip them. Do you know how mi h Lagos has invested in the RRS since inception?

Now imagine that is done nationwide, it will reduce our security challenges to an extent. But majority of Governors use it as entertainment allowance, cos nobody cares. All blames skips them and go to the presidency

Notice what I said. I said that the bulk of the blame goes to the federal government. The Governors themselves are not exempted but the FG takes the bulk of the blame

Why do we have EFCC. They are supposed to probe the Governors for funds received. Do they do that? They only do it against perceived enemies.

If a football loses a match, the bulk of the blame goes to the coach even though players also have roles to play in the loss.

Sunday, May 21st.

The Importance of Walking in Divine Love - 21. (It Supplies The Grace to Overcome Evil With Good - 1).

"Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:17,21).

It is an understatement to say that there are wicked people everywhere and around us who delight in doing evil things against others. And so many people have fallen victim of their evil schemes while so many others are experiencing one form of affliction or the other.

Usually, those who are victims seek opportunities if given to repay such people with evil. But the scripture cautions against such attitude. Rather, it says that we should not render evil for evil. It went further to say that we should overcome evil with good.

It takes only those who have the nature of the divine love of God to live by such instruction. Even large percentage of believers do just the opposite. They rain down fire and brimstone on every perceived enemy. It does not matter whether it's their father, mother or friend. Anyone who they perceive as an enemy must die.

Vengeance is the exclusive right of God. Thus, the scripture says; "Dearly beloved, AVENGE NOT YOURSELVES, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, VENGEANCE IS MINE; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head."(Romans 12:19-20).

Whoever makes himself your enemy is digging his own grave. But whenever you have the opportunity to do good to such people, go ahead and do it. If they don't repent of their evil works, God himself will bring judgment against them.

A good example is King Saul who made several attempts to kill David but God's protection was on David. David had the opportunity to kill Saul twice but spared him. In spite of the good David did to Saul, he still did not repent. And he paid with his life. So, don't attempt to kill any perceived enemy yourself. Be kind to them whenever you have the opportunity. But, if they don't repent, they will be judged by God himself that his name alone might be glorified.

Prayer: Mighty God, you alone are worthy of my praise and adoration. You are the only wise and true God. Your ways are beyond human comprehension. I ask for your grace to be kind to those who have hurt me in the past and even those who have made themselves my enemies. You will avenge me of their evil works which they do against me if they don't repent in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: Deuteronomy 32:35, Psalms 94:1-3, 1st Peter 3:9.

Staphylococcus:
You blame your gateman, why not blame the president? Because you know he is securing your house only.

Have they blamed their governors the sameway they blame Buhari, DSS and Fulani? No!

Have they looked inwards and made themselves accountable to for the security challenges? No! Buhari is the cause.

You made mention of allocation? What does the governor do with allocation for state security? Embezzle it! Cos he is so sure his people will always ignore him and jump to the presidency, when matters arises

You don't understand how the security system works in Nigeria.

The Governors no matter how much that is given to them do not have control over the security personnel. You can only hold the Governors accountable if they had state police.

The security votes does not add to the number of security personnel in the state. They can only use it to procure operational vehicles for the police.

For instance, if a community is under attack of bandits, the Governor does not have the constitutional power to order soldiers or police to the area affected. But the president does.

But if the attack pleases the president, he will just turn a blind eye to what is going on and later condemn the attack after the evil has been done.

So, the bulk of the blame goes to Mr President

tolue42:
Now we all know why apapa keep fighting this guys, they've squandered lot of money...less than 9month $15m vanished from Labor party purse.

Anyways, it's non of my business. The money or donation came from those who prefer to labor in vain. They are headless mobs indeed.

Give the accused the opportunity for a fair hearing before jumping into conclusions.

Staphylococcus:
They will be here shortly to blame Bola Tinubu!

I have never seen lots who don’t take responsibility. They will always have something to blame, but not themselves.

These criminals were celebrated in their earlier days, and now that they have grown wings, Buhari and a Tinubu is to blame.

Let’s wait for comments and see who they will heap blames on.

The FG takes the blame. They are in charge of security and huge budget is allocated for security. If you employ a gate man to guard your house and thief comes in to steal, the first person you will apprehend is the security man at the gate.

This is the most useless government I have ever seen in the history of my existence on earth.

But kill a Fulani man, they will definitely apprehend the killers. Nigerians should please have sense for once.

This present government is the most corrupt in the history of Nigeria. They are on a looting spree.

Saturday, May 20th.

The Importance of Walking in Divine Love - 20. (It Does Not Fail - 2).

"Love never fails. Now if there are prophecies, they will be done away with. If there are languages, they will cease. If there is knowledge, it will be done away with." (1st Corinthians 13:8, International Standard Version).

Yesterday, we said that love does not fall. Relationships built around feelings, wealth and beauty fails but divine love does not fail. We are going to look at another way we can apply this attribute of love in our lives.

We often hear people make comments like, 'I can't take it anymore', or 'this is the last chance I am giving to you'. People who talk this way are not walking in divine love. How would you feel if God says that he has given up on you because of one shortcoming or the other in your life? You will certainly not be happy.

There are also instances some people stop giving their support to a needy friend or family member. They feel they have done their very best for them. So, they don't want them to come again for further help. Divine love doesn't behave that way. It does not say, I have been supporting him for five years now. I won't do it anymore. Divine love has no time limit or support limit. It keeps doing good works till the end. It is a pure demonstration of love that is unending.

Apostle Peter had a lot of shortcomings to the point that he denied Jesus. But our Lord Jesus did not give up on him. He still committed to his trust the apostleship to the Jews.

Divine love also does not say, I have forgiven him twenty times but I will not forgive again if he offends me one more time. Remember the answer our Lord Jesus gave to Peter when he asked how often we should forgive our brothers. Jesus said seven times seventy times in one day which translates to 490 times in one day. In other words, keep forgiving to the point that you lose count.

So, let's allow this attribute of love guide us on how we treat others especially our fellow brethren in the faith. According to the gospel of John, it is mentioned that Jesus loved his disciples to the end - John 13:1. Show this same love to your spouse and brethren in the faith. Remember, whatever sacrifice you make to love someone to the end has a way of coming back to you.

Prayer: Everlasting Father, I give you thanks for keeping the night watch for me and the opportunity to witness a brand new day. I thank you for loving me even in my shortcomings. I ask for grace to love my brethren and family members till the end in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Further Study: 1st Peter 3:8, Matthew 18:21-22.

Question: "Is baptism necessary for salvation?"

Answer: The belief that baptism is necessary for salvation is also known as " baptismal regeneration ." It is our contention that baptism is an important step of obedience for a Christian, but we adamantly reject baptism as being required for salvation. We strongly believe that each and every Christian should be water baptized by immersion. Baptism illustrates a believer’s identification with Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection. Romans 6:3-4 declares, “Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” The action of being immersed in the water illustrates dying and being buried with Christ. The action of coming out of the water pictures Christ’s resurrection.


Requiring anything in addition to faith in Jesus Christ for salvation is a works-based salvation. To add anything to the gospel is to say that Jesus' death on the cross was not sufficient to purchase our salvation. To say that baptism is necessary for salvation is to say we must add our own good works and obedience to Christ's death in order to make it sufficient for salvation. Jesus' death alone paid for our sins (Romans 5:8; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Jesus' payment for our sins is appropriated to our “account” by faith alone (John 3:16; Acts 16:31; Ephesians 2:8-9). Therefore, baptism is an important step of obedience after salvation but cannot be a requirement for salvation.

Yes, there are some verses that seem to indicate baptism as a requirement for salvation. However, since the Bible so clearly tells us that salvation is received by faith alone (John 3:16; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5), there must be a different interpretation of those verses. Scripture does not contradict Scripture. In Bible times, a person who converted from one religion to another was often baptized to identify conversion. Baptism was the means of making a decision public. Those who refused to be baptized were saying they did not truly believe. So, in the minds of the apostles and early disciples, the idea of an un-baptized believer was unheard of. When a person claimed to believe in Christ, yet was ashamed to proclaim his faith in public, it indicated that he did not have true faith.

If baptism is necessary for salvation, why would Paul have said, “I am thankful that I did not baptize any of you except Crispus and Gaius” (1 Corinthians 1:14)? Why would he have said, “For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power” (1 Corinthians 1:17)? Granted, in this passage Paul is arguing against the divisions that plagued the Corinthian church. However, how could Paul possibly say, “I am thankful that I did not baptize…” or “For Christ did not send me to baptize…” if baptism were necessary for salvation? If baptism is necessary for salvation, Paul would literally be saying, “I am thankful that you were not saved…” and “For Christ did not send me to save…” That would be an unbelievably ridiculous statement for Paul to make. Further, when Paul gives a detailed outline of what he considers the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-, why does he neglect to mention baptism? If baptism is a requirement for salvation, how could any presentation of the gospel lack a mention of baptism?

Water baptism is not required for salvation and also not compulsory after you are saved.

Baptism is important but it is the baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Water baptism is John's baptism.

Jesus does his baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Noted.

Nigeria own refineries must work also to avoid monopoly and bring completion.

Is Bawa facing persecutions because of the 70 Trillion he discovered hidden in 29 accidents including CBN?

What is really going on?

Karleb:
You are also entitled to your own opinion too.

Bring out Bible verses that condemn long courtship or forever hold your peace.

If you like, court for 20 years. It's purely your business.