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Imagine Paul writing now to the Nigerian Church.


Chapter 1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, to the saints and faithful brethren in Nigeria: grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy—for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Brethren, I have heard of your zeal, of your burning prayers in the night, of the worship that rises from your assemblies like incense before the throne of God. I have heard of your giving, of your songs, your missions, your churches on every street. The fragrance of your devotion has gone out into many nations.

But I write to you also with tears.

For I hear also of many things that grieve the Spirit: of shepherds feeding themselves and not the flock; of altars turned into stages; of the gospel of Christ made merchandise; of prophets who prophesy for profit; of many who hold a form of godliness but deny its power.

Why do you tolerate those who turn the grace of God into license? Why do you trade the truth of Christ for the traditions of men and the politics of your tribes? Why do you call wealth a sign of God’s approval and suffering a curse? Have you not read that our Lord had no place to lay His head?

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God—which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Let the rich not boast in their riches, nor the strong in their strength, nor the preacher in his popularity. Let him that glories, glory in this—that he knows and understands the Lord, who exercises lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.

And to the pastors and teachers among you: feed the flock of God which is among you, taking oversight not for filthy gain, but willingly; not as lords over God’s heritage, but as examples to the flock. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.

Beloved, I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you. For the night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.

Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy—to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.

With my own hand I write this salutation: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Mosco100:
Imagine Paul writing now to the Nigerian Church.
Chapter 1
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, to the saints and faithful brethren in Nigeria: grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy—for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.
Brethren, I have heard of your zeal, of your burning prayers in the night, of the worship that rises from your assemblies like incense before the throne of God. I have heard of your giving, of your songs, your missions, your churches on every street. The fragrance of your devotion has gone out into many nations.
But I write to you also with tears.
For I hear also of many things that grieve the Spirit: of shepherds feeding themselves and not the flock; of altars turned into stages; of the gospel of Christ made merchandise; of prophets who prophesy for profit; of many who hold a form of godliness but deny its power.
Why do you tolerate those who turn the grace of God into license? Why do you trade the truth of Christ for the traditions of men and the politics of your tribes? Why do you call wealth a sign of God’s approval and suffering a curse? Have you not read that our Lord had no place to lay His head?
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God—which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Let the rich not boast in their riches, nor the strong in their strength, nor the preacher in his popularity. Let him that glories, glory in this—that he knows and understands the Lord, who exercises lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth.
And to the pastors and teachers among you: feed the flock of God which is among you, taking oversight not for filthy gain, but willingly; not as lords over God’s heritage, but as examples to the flock. For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.
Beloved, I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved children I warn you. For the night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.
Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy—to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.
With my own hand I write this salutation: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Stop lying to Nigerians using the names of these men who had nothing to do with Nigeria.

Kobojunkie:
Stop lying to Nigerians using the names of these men who had nothing to do with Nigeria.

I'm not saying that Paul wrote these, but rather that he could've written such at such a time as these. So, I'm not lying. You better understand that. Thanks

Mosco100:
➜I'm not saying that Paul wrote these, but rather that he could've written such at such a time as these.

Paul was a Jewish Israelite whose writings were directed to his brothers and sisters —all of them Israelites. He had nothing to do with Nigerians.

Kobojunkie:
Paul was a Jewish Israelite whose writings were directed to his brothers and sisters —all of them Israelites. He had nothing to do with Nigerians.

Nay. Some of his writings were to the gentiles; and that was why he called himself “ the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.”(Romans 15:16)

Mosco100:
Nay. Some of his writings were to the gentiles; and that was why he called himself “ the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.”(Romans 15:16)

Gentiles are Israelites. The term Gentiles in biblical context is used by one group to refer to other people of the same family/clan/bloodline. Genesis 10 vs 2 - 5 .