honeyB2018:
Pastor Poju, is 100% wrong. I'm not surprised he can spew this nonsense.
Lots of people, don't see and understand what Bishop Oyedepo and Pastor Oyakhilome Chris is seeing and talking about. Lots of you, toeing the line of thought of Pastor Oyemade, don't know, the power of the cooperate church. If you know, you will not be in his support.
You don't know, what damage, spiritually the closure of the place of worship has done to lots of believers, lots of Christians will never be the same after this lockdown and closure Wait till the closure is lifted, then you will understand.
I stand with Bishop Oyedepo and Pastor Chris. Oyakhilome.

Digitalstarlite:


This girl
Don't quote me wrong....in my first comment...I never said anytin about pastor Chris...go and read my comment well...cos u foolish girls now are to robe someone, lie say dey wan rape u, cos problems everywhere...

U are reaaly mad since morning dat u have been trailing my mention....
Go and sell ur dead soup to in d grave yard...

12345DKO:
This is one thing about we Christians I hate. We oppose ourselves on the pages of newspapers as well as on social media platforms. This explains why we are not being taken seriously as we ought to as a church.
Instead of this back and forth or show of shame, I expected them to have had a meeting amongst themselves and come out with a decision. Yes not all will agree and it is understandable since we are not zombies, but to be countering each other publicly like this is a shame on our pastors.
Our brothers and sisters in Islam will never do this. Yes they have their disagreements but you will never see them nor any of their followers come online to disgrace themselves as the norm is in Christianity.

MERCHANDISER:
i would have called u an idiot

usibengate:
Good talk

ovicky:




Any Christian who does not remain the same after covid 19 is not a Christian. So quit your ineffective way of manipulating people into thinking those your edifice u have a grand opening is the Church of my beloved Christ.

oneunited:


Pls did Bible teaches Christians not to respect the Authority of the land? Mosques and other worship places were also directed to close till further notice,why is the big news for churches alone? Where is it in the Bible that says until Christians go to a particular house their prayers won't be answered or worship won't be accepted by God? We should be aware that Religion and Spirituality arent the same,they are 2 different things. Pastor Poju has spoken well, the world needs big help from all these Pastors,China,Italy,USA,etc need their miracle prowess for Covid19 cure and it 'll be a great wickedness to mankind if they refused to assist.

Yanglee:


During a pandemic? Would there be gatherings of brethren’s in the building of a church if most are sick and isolated? The building isn’t the church, the people make up the church and in as much as church service is still ongoing I am actively involved. I stream my church service live on sundays as well midweek services.

litigator:



How many church buildings did Apostles Peter and Paul build?

Atleast, they wrote over 75% of the new testament. The church in Ephisus, was it a physical building during the days of the great persecution?

Also, juxtapose your assertion with the Biblical elucidations that " the kingdom of God is within thee". Luke 17:20-21, particularly at verse 21.

Also, the old church shared everything in common and non lacked. Even those who had benefited from the good will of others but wanted to be greedy with theirs, met fatal punishment. How well has our modern church copied such precedent? Acts 4: 30-End; Acts 5.

During this period of Covid-19, how well is the church resources being shared amongst members of the church and by extension, members of the public as a tool of evangelism?

Jesus fed the congregation because He knew the importance of food to the body(biological feeding), and salvation to the soul( spiritual feeding).

How well has our church emulated this biblical precedent during COVID-19. Is this not the best time to win souls to the kingdom via the apt deployment of both mechanism?

Jesus and Apostle Peter were both leaders of the Church, both yet they knew they were trustees of the church, thus, gave good account of stewardship and didn't owe much personal property. Acts 4:32-End

Even Jesus lead by example by borrowing the a colt He used for triumphant entry. He could afford to buy one of the very best, and his actions will be justified because it is for the propagation of the gospel , but instead borrowed one. Mark 11:3.

***Take notice that this is a lame excuse being used by our religious leaders in an attempt to justify the luxurious lifestyle and the acquisition of aircrafts and phantom automobiles. But that is a discourse for another day.

From Apostle Peter's encounter with the man at the beautiful gate, it is apt to conclude that He didn't control the church resources even as a leader and pastor of the first church. He thus gave freely that which he had which was his anointing and heal the man of his infirmity. Can same be said for modern-day pastors and spiritual leaders? What changed?

Finally, lockdown has been lifted in some parts of the western world such as Italy where the church began, but the physical place of congregation is still under lockdown. Most of these pastors have church branches within such domicile, why are they not condemning the govt of such state as they do Nigeria?

Kindly educate my ignorance.

I await your timely response, God bless.

I am an Omnist and Bible student. I know there are 4200+ religion in our modern-day world, and that God is not a Christian, but He is" I am that I am".

Reference: God is not a Christian by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

I offer my highest regards.

I have questions for my Muslim brothers too, but we will address that another day. Shalom.

Komu1048:
Oyedepo n oyakilome we know. Please any pastor in support of. The continuous closure of churches is an Anti Christ. People spirituality level is selling. The church is declared open In Jesus Name

litigator:



How many church buildings did Apostles Peter and Paul build?

Atleast, they wrote over 75% of the new testament. The church in Ephisus, was it a physical building during the days of the great persecution?

Also, juxtapose your assertion with the Biblical elucidations that " the kingdom of God is within thee". Luke 17:20-21, particularly at verse 21.

Also, the old church shared everything in common and non lacked. Even those who had benefited from the good will of others but wanted to be greedy with theirs, met fatal punishment. How well has our modern church copied such precedent? Acts 4: 30-End; Acts 5.

During this period of Covid-19, how well is the church resources being shared amongst members of the church and by extension, members of the public as a tool of evangelism?

Jesus fed the congregation because He knew the importance of food to the body(biological feeding), and salvation to the soul( spiritual feeding).

How well has our church emulated this biblical precedent during COVID-19. Is this not the best time to win souls to the kingdom via the apt deployment of both mechanism?

Jesus and Apostle Peter were both leaders of the Church, both yet they knew they were trustees of the church, thus, gave good account of stewardship and didn't owe much personal property. Acts 4:32-End

Even Jesus lead by example by borrowing the a colt He used for triumphant entry. He could afford to buy one of the very best, and his actions will be justified because it is for the propagation of the gospel , but instead borrowed one. Mark 11:3.

***Take notice that this is a lame excuse being used by our religious leaders in an attempt to justify the luxurious lifestyle and the acquisition of aircrafts and phantom automobiles. But that is a discourse for another day.

From Apostle Peter's encounter with the man at the beautiful gate, it is apt to conclude that He didn't control the church resources even as a leader and pastor of the first church. He thus gave freely that which he had which was his anointing and heal the man of his infirmity. Can same be said for modern-day pastors and spiritual leaders? What changed?

Finally, lockdown has been lifted in some parts of the western world such as Italy where the church began, but the physical place of congregation is still under lockdown. Most of these pastors have church branches within such domicile, why are they not condemning the govt of such state as they do Nigeria?

Kindly educate my ignorance.

I await your timely response, God bless.

I am an Omnist and Bible student. I know there are 4200+ religion in our modern-day world, and that God is not a Christian, but He is" I am that I am".

Reference: God is not a Christian by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

I offer my highest regards.

I have questions for my Muslim brothers too, but we will address that another day. Shalom.

KingJa:


For those countries the religion is mostly indigenous to them. We carry THEIR religion in our head. It’s an alien religion that doesn’t jive with our core as Africans. That’s why we don’t enjoy the same success off the religion as them. Please tell me who is coming to Nigeria for Christian or Muslim pilgrimage. But we go dump all out money in their lands all the time just to say we’ve been to Jerusalem or Mecca. Wake up AFRICA.

Olarewaju89:


I can forsee some things in you, you need spiritual attention. Yes. Pls, try reconcile with God. He loves you. Thanks

Winzozo:




RESPONSE FOR YOU

Is a pity how you man who those not have the Holyspirit could think he can understand scriptures everything you have written is are perversion... I will only have time to address the one you wrote about The LORD JESUS..


May God have mercy on your ignorance
You said JESUS borrowed a coat... Are you sure you have the Holy spirit or you know the Holyspirit at all.. Matt 21vs2_3 living bible
2 “Just as you enter,” he said, “you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them here. 3 If anyone asks you what you are doing, just say, ‘The Master needs them,’ and there will be no trouble.”
Does this look like borrow, in a case were u borrow you go to the owner first to negotiate
Vs 3 says if anyone say what are you doing their tell him( KJV use) the LORD needs them...
You don't know Jesus because JESUS knew who he was.. Jesus is whom it was said of in psalm 24vs 1... The earth is the LORD and the fullness thereof the world and all that dwell therein. the one that owns everything don't borrow everything He need He get

I can tell you about the apostle how they were very rich ... (In Zec 1v17
Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad... This was y in 3 John 2-5 (KJV)
2 Beloved, I wish (above all things) that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth
I have only responded because of the little ones

Brother if you don't knw Christ or you are jealous
of someone who through faith has obtain the promise ask them to teach you don't use scriptures you don't understand to castigate him
Ain't you afraid are you playing with God mercy

petra1:
Firstly lockdown is not necessary. Sweden did not do lockdown and they are experiencing decline in covid cases

We did not lock down during Ebola crisis yet we prevail over .

Secondly Churches are ordained to meet physically. And real christ loving Christian's who knows the bible should not speak the language of the enemy.

Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching

Can that gathering be in anybody's house? Or it has to be in a large building? I'm just curious.

honeyB2018:


OVICKY
You have spoken well, according to your level and knowledge.
But have you ever read in the bible of men of "little faith; Matthew 6:30, 8:26, 14:31. Weak faith Rom. 14:1"
Then, you will understand what you spewing.
1Thess.5:14, also said we should support the weak and feebleminded. You will see that your assertion has no foundation scripturally.

litigator:



How many church buildings did Apostles Peter and Paul build?

Atleast, they wrote over 75% of the new testament. The church in Ephisus, was it a physical building during the days of the great persecution?

Also, juxtapose your assertion with the Biblical elucidations that " the kingdom of God is within thee". Luke 17:20-21, particularly at verse 21.

Also, the old church shared everything in common and non lacked. Even those who had benefited from the good will of others but wanted to be greedy with theirs, met fatal punishment. How well has our modern church copied such precedent? Acts 4: 30-End; Acts 5.

During this period of Covid-19, how well is the church resources being shared amongst members of the church and by extension, members of the public as a tool of evangelism?

Jesus fed the congregation because He knew the importance of food to the body(biological feeding), and salvation to the soul( spiritual feeding).

How well has our church emulated this biblical precedent during COVID-19. Is this not the best time to win souls to the kingdom via the apt deployment of both mechanism?

Jesus and Apostle Peter were both leaders of the Church, both yet they knew they were trustees of the church, thus, gave good account of stewardship and didn't owe much personal property. Acts 4:32-End

Even Jesus lead by example by borrowing the a colt He used for triumphant entry. He could afford to buy one of the very best, and his actions will be justified because it is for the propagation of the gospel , but instead borrowed one. Mark 11:3.

***Take notice that this is a lame excuse being used by our religious leaders in an attempt to justify the luxurious lifestyle and the acquisition of aircrafts and phantom automobiles. But that is a discourse for another day.

From Apostle Peter's encounter with the man at the beautiful gate, it is apt to conclude that He didn't control the church resources even as a leader and pastor of the first church. He thus gave freely that which he had which was his anointing and heal the man of his infirmity. Can same be said for modern-day pastors and spiritual leaders? What changed?

Finally, lockdown has been lifted in some parts of the western world such as Italy where the church began, but the physical place of congregation is still under lockdown. Most of these pastors have church branches within such domicile, why are they not condemning the govt of such state as they do Nigeria?

Kindly educate my ignorance.

I await your timely response, God bless.

I am an Omnist and Bible student. I know there are 4200+ religion in our modern-day world, and that God is not a Christian, but He is" I am that I am".

Reference: God is not a Christian by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

I offer my highest regards.

I have questions for my Muslim brothers too, but we will address that another day. Shalom.

honeyB2018:


Lots of people, including you, got the whole point wrong. They heard about Bishop Oyedepo and Pastor Chris Oyakilome, two servants of God, they hate to hear from.
I'm not a member of any of their churches.
If you reason the way you did, then is there any need to get the markets opened?
Have you been to any of the markets lately?
Where are people likely to contact the virus the more? In the church or the uncontrollable market and open places?
Churches are not opened, almost all public places are, we have now spikes and you think it is only when the churches are opened that people will be infected? This is a lie from the pit of hell.
On streaming your services online, you and know, that this cannot be compared to the real thing. If it's not pandol, it can't and will never be like pandol.

MERCHANDISER:
mugu

litigator:



How many church buildings did Apostles Peter and Paul build?

Atleast, they wrote over 75% of the new testament. The church in Ephisus, was it a physical building during the days of the great persecution?

Also, juxtapose your assertion with the Biblical elucidations that " the kingdom of God is within thee". Luke 17:20-21, particularly at verse 21.

Also, the old church shared everything in common and non lacked. Even those who had benefited from the good will of others but wanted to be greedy with theirs, met fatal punishment. How well has our modern church copied such precedent? Acts 4: 30-End; Acts 5.

During this period of Covid-19, how well is the church resources being shared amongst members of the church and by extension, members of the public as a tool of evangelism?

Jesus fed the congregation because He knew the importance of food to the body(biological feeding), and salvation to the soul( spiritual feeding).

How well has our church emulated this biblical precedent during COVID-19. Is this not the best time to win souls to the kingdom via the apt deployment of both mechanism?

Jesus and Apostle Peter were both leaders of the Church, both yet they knew they were trustees of the church, thus, gave good account of stewardship and didn't owe much personal property. Acts 4:32-End

Even Jesus lead by example by borrowing the a colt He used for triumphant entry. He could afford to buy one of the very best, and his actions will be justified because it is for the propagation of the gospel , but instead borrowed one. Mark 11:3.

***Take notice that this is a lame excuse being used by our religious leaders in an attempt to justify the luxurious lifestyle and the acquisition of aircrafts and phantom automobiles. But that is a discourse for another day.

From Apostle Peter's encounter with the man at the beautiful gate, it is apt to conclude that He didn't control the church resources even as a leader and pastor of the first church. He thus gave freely that which he had which was his anointing and heal the man of his infirmity. Can same be said for modern-day pastors and spiritual leaders? What changed?

Finally, lockdown has been lifted in some parts of the western world such as Italy where the church began, but the physical place of congregation is still under lockdown. Most of these pastors have church branches within such domicile, why are they not condemning the govt of such state as they do Nigeria?

Kindly educate my ignorance.

I await your timely response, God bless.

I am an Omnist and Bible student. I know there are 4200+ religion in our modern-day world, and that God is not a Christian, but He is" I am that I am".

Reference: God is not a Christian by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

I offer my highest regards.

I have questions for my Muslim brothers too, but we will address that another day. Shalom.

Yanglee:


How can you compare opening of markets on select days to enable people restock and opening of the church building to allow people congregate. What is the difference between streaming church service online and being in the church building physically? You don’t have a problem understanding of what Christianity is all about. If you can’t explain to me why Live streaming of service can’t be compared to being physically In the church building, it only means you go to church to show off your new clothes, new shoes etc.

Isaiah 26:20-21 says :

20 Go, my people, enter your rooms
and shut the doors behind you;
hide yourselves for a little while
until his wrath has passed by.
21 See, the Lord is coming out of his dwelling
to punish the people of the earth for their sins.
The earth will disclose the blood shed on it;
the earth will conceal its slain no longer.

Chapter 26 speaks of God’s judgment past, present, and future and how He keeps His people safe, hidden in Himself as their refuge.

No one would have stopped you from worshiping and praying within your church building if there was no pandemic. Study your bible more and have a proper understanding of Christianity and let us pray that God for an end to this virus.

Mathew 6:6 says
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy. closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray. to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father. which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

The building is not the church, the people are the church.
Lastly church buildings are closed, but millions of churches are opened up in the homes of real and genuine Christians.

Dilluted:
Why don't you people see the bigger picture shallow minds of the devil

subcbouy:
hahaha When true persecution will come, I bet you won't stand it, except you are raptured. This is just a measure to curbing the spread and if these pastors are keen on gathering, they should call for end of the disease. Even when God dealt with the Egyptians, Jewish people were asked to remain inside by Moses with instruction of putting blood on their house roof, God said " when I see the blood I will pass over you "