LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 22nd Sept, 2022//Pastor Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: Is coming to church services late a sin?

"Iisten pastor, I work six days a week, and the only time I have to do my house chores and sleep longer hours is Sunday; i guess you understand what I mean."

The question rings again; this time in a lighter mood; is it ideal for a believer to be coming to church services late?

No doubt, this is another cankerworm that has eaten deep into the fabric of the body of Christ.

The trend of Christian faithful walking into church services at their own time.

We at LearnChrist however noted that;

If an employer will not permit his employees to be coming to work late;

If a person with an appointment with the president, will not go there late.

Then, coming to church services late is outright dishonour to the person of God; profane and ungodly.

I prayer for you, from today lateness to church services for any reason shall not be named among you IJN �.

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 15th Sept, 2022//Pastor Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: Absenteeism From Church Services.

Focus: Should a believer be absent from church service at will?

I was in one of the offices in Abuja a few months ago, and some men got talking.

One of them said, "I don't go to church; in fact I'm neither a Christian nor a Muslim."

Then, the other man said, "well, I go to church only once every three months."

Shocked by this, I asked; "are you a believer sir?

Yes I'm, but I go to church like once in 3 months, he responded.

When I inquire further, he said, "if I want to have fellowship with God, I will gather my family together in my house."

Hmmmmmmmmm!

The alarming decline in church attendance by believers formed the basis of our discussion on LearnChrist.

We noted that believers must not forsake the gathering together of God's people in their local churches (Heb 10:25) for any reason.

Be it rain fall on a Sunday morning or not having worship offering...

The Psalmist says,
"For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up", Ps 69:9.

Again, he says, "For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand...

I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness."Ps 84:10.

Where is your zeal for the Lord?

Oh, you have lost it. Is that why you're saying it doesn't matter?

Now, you can walk in and out of your local church services at will; and have now become an online worshipper.

Someone maybe saying, "Pastor, is not by going to church often."

Well, my question to you is, is it by staying out of church always?

Let us use our tongues to count our teeth. No wonder, the children of this world are wiser.

They don't miss their occult or confraternity meetings...but here we are with all manner of excuses.

We at LearnChrist however admonished...

That every believer must make it a point of duty to attend his local church services...so as to fellowship with God amidst other believers, and to exhort one another in the Lord.

God bless your soul richly in Jesus name �.

What Does Prayer Do To Us?

1. It helps us to activate our spiritual identity. Your identity is what you represent in the arsenal/armoury of God.
- Elijah represented chariot and horses of fire; 2kings 2:11-12.
- David, the light of Israel; 2Sam 21 15-17.
- Jesus, a lion; Rev 5:5.
All these men were men of prayer!

2. Prayer helps us to build a strong spirit.
Jude 1:20; 1Cor 14:4.
One of the things we need to have a meaningful walking relationship with God is a strong spirit, and not anointing - that was the difference between Joseph and Samson.
Listen, anointing is given to make things happen and profit others, (1Cor 12:7; Acts 10:38).
What we need to have a meaningful walk with God is a strong spirit that's built by constant prayer and studying of God's word; and allowing ourselves to be guided by the word.
Selah!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 8th Sept, 2022//Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: Dealing with negative thought.

Rick Warren once said, a bird may petch on your heard, but never allows it to build a nest on it.

Do negative thought sometimes pops up in our minds? Yes, it does? Sometimes, thought of our past lifestyle or the challenges we are faced with in life.

We at LearnChrist however noted that what we do with our negative thoughts is what matters. When it pop up in our hearts, as believers we are to resist and give it no place, James 4:7.

Do you know that resisting a negative thought may take seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks or even months?
Don't fall to it!

Tips to Resisting Negative Thought:
1. Biuld a strong spirit through secret place dealings.
2. Be mindful of what you feed your mind with.
3. Submit yourself totally to God's commandments.
4. Know that Christianity isn't, "eat your cake and have it back". Take God seriously.

God bless you in Jesus name �.

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 1st September, 2022//Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: Is it possible to live a holy life?

"Oh forget it, it's only God that is holy; man can't be holy, and trying to live holy will only amount to nothing"

We at LearnChrist we pointed out the followings;
1. The cheap talk that nobody is holy has the tendency to discourage people from living a holy life. If you can't live holy, at least encourage others who wants to do so. We have discovered over the years that 90% of the people who says holy living isn't possible are people who have given themselves to the pleasure of sins.

2. If the bible refered to Noah, Job, John the Baptist, Zechariah and Elizabeth, Simeon, and Joseph the Aramathea as being perfect and just, why then do we say man can't live holy?

3. When the bible says all our righteousness are as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6), this doesn't mean man can't be righteous. It only means one thing: that the righteousness of man when compared with that of God, is like a filthy rag, Job 4:17; 15:14-15; 25:4-6.

When the bible says the heaven is not clean in God's sight, does it mean the heaven is dirty? No! Listen, there is a standard that God has set for man, when you meet it He will adjudged you holy. Let us not use this scripture as a cloak to live unholy life.

4. There are several passages of the bible where we were instructed to live holy. "Be ye holy, for I am holy.",1Peter 1:15-16, Heb 12:14; 1Thess 4:7 etc. The question is, will God ask us to do a thing if He knew it wasn't possible?

We however concluded that holy living is possible; if you can't live holy, don't discourage others from doing so.
God bless your soul �!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 25th August, 2022//Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: Are there conducts a believer must stay away from, though they are right?

The answer is YES!
We at LearnChrist took a look at first Corinthians chapter eight where Apostle Paul talks about eating food offered to idols.

He said we know there is only one true God, suffice it is not wrong for a believer to eat such food having this knowledge.

However, in verse nine, he cautioned, "But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak."

So, drawing inference from this scripture one can say there are conducts that are right for a believer, but for the sake of they that are weak he/she must stay away from them.

Paul, the erudite Apostle went further to say, "For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols."

Is is wrong to eat idol's food? Is is wrong to seat at prostitute/beer joint talking malt? Is wrong to play/listen to worldly music? Is it wrong to dress as a modern man/woman? The answer maybe NO, but for the sake of others that are weak in conscience we are to avoid such, except for a godly motive, 1Cor 9:19-22.

We at LearnChrist therefore concluded that if going to certain places, doing certain things, dressing in certain manner etc could make the weak believer to offend, then we are to stay away from it.

"I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother offend ", 1Cor 8:13.

God bless your soul!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 18th August, 2022//Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: The Cost of Salvation.

We believe there are some people who do not believe it cost God anything to save man from eternal destruction. Well, the truth is, it cost God His Son, Jesus to save mankind, John 3:16.

God is the Almighty; but even in that capacity He did not just declare the salvation of man, He paid for it. The bible says we are bought with a price, 1Cor 6:20.

Though grace is freely given to us, it was never obtained freely by God; He parted with His most prescious Son who died the most painful death on the cross for us to be redeemed. Gloooory!

We at LearnChrist therefore admonished believers to take their walk with God seriously - living a life that befits Christ and pleasing unto God.

We pray for you, You will not miss eternity in Jesus name �.

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 11th August, 2022//Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: The sin not unto death and sin unto death (1John 5:16-17)

"If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.
All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death." John 5:16-17

The question now is which sin is not unto death and unto death?

Note that there are sins that do not lead to death (forgivable), and there are sins that leads to death (unforgivable).

We at LearnChrist noted that the sin that do not lead to death is the sin committed by a believer. Noticed it says, "if any man see his brother sin a sin". A brother is one who believes in Jesus, Acts 9:17. So then, if a believer commits sin; and repents and ask for mercy, he shall be forgiven, 1John 1:9. Hence such sin is not unto death because it has been forgiven. However, this doesn't in anyway encourage believers to continue to make practice of sin, 1John 5:18.

Now, the sin that leads to death is the sin committed by the unbelievers. Notice he says, "I do not say that he shall pray for it." In other words, even if you pray, it will still lead to death. Why? Because the unbelievers do not even believe in Christ and the cleansing power in His blood. How can they be forgiven when they do not believe that Jesus is the way? So then, an unforgiven sin leads to death.

We also considered the sin against the Holy Spirit as unto death, Matt 12:31. Do believers blaspheme against Him? No! A truly born again child of God doesn't blaspheme the Holy Spirit because he has Him in him, 1Cor 12:3. It is only the unbeliever that does.

Hmmmm, that brought us to another vital question, if an unbeliever who once blaspheme, later got born again, will his sins be forgiven? Well, in our own understanding, such a person shall receive forgiveness, because that's the purpose of Christ death.

Moreover, we at LearnChrist also noted that there are instances where God allows a sin to lead to death just to serve as deterrent to others; like the case of Ananais and Sappbira in Acts 5:1-14.

I pray for you, may you lost the appetite for sin in Jesus name. God bless!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 4th August, 2022//Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: Redeeming Vow: How Important is it?

A vow is a solemn promise or pledge made to God to do something or behave in a certain way. A vow could be financial or service or conduct. Unfortunately, so many believers have failed in this task. They are quick to make pledges in the house of God, but only to leave them unredeemed.

The big question now is, how important is it for us to pay our vows?

We at LearnChrist took a look at the thought of King Solomon in Ecclesiastics 5:1-6, where he said when we come to the house of God; let us be more ready to hear, rather than making pledges without considering the commitments involved.

He says when you make a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; stating emphatically that it is better not to make a vow than to make and pay not.

King Solomon admonished that we should not allow our mouths to cause us to sin, nor say before the angel, it was an error. He asked; do you want God to be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?

From the foregoing, we concluded that it is very important for us to redeem our vows.

Now, someone maybe saying, "Pastor, I have made so many vows in time past, no doubt out of ignorance, coercion, fear, favour and alright show-off; and I don't have what it takes to redeem them." Well, in the time of ignorance God overlook, Acts 17:30. Thank God this message has come to you; repent and stop making mindless vows.

Another person maybe asking, "pastor, should we stop making vow unto God?". No, don't stop; but do it with the understanding of what it entails, not as the fools.

Pls note:
1. Vow is sacred, holy and spiritual, and therefore, its binding on the vower.

2. Vow is not only in money/materials, but also in conducts and service

3. Financial/material vow must not be made in faith (in expectation of resources), but out of what you have at hand or within reach.

God bless your mind!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 14th July, 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: How To Curb Boredom In Prayer?

Wow! It was another great moment in God's presence at LearnChrist bible study meeting as we x-ray boredom in prayer and how it can be controlled.

Boredom in prayer is simply the lost of interest, by way of feeling sleepy or tired or wearing during prayer, and not wanting to continue in the act.

No doubt, almost everyone reading this piece may have experienced boredom in prayer. I, as a person and a believer have experienced it.

But the big question now is, how then can boredom in prayer be curb? At LearnChrist, we began by identifying these two facts:
1. It is normal for a new convert to experience boredom in prayer. So also, is a not-growing believer. As he/she grows, the boredom becomes a thing of the past.
2. Boredom is a strategic demonic weapon of the kingdom of darkness. It is used to deter believers from praying, knowing the devastation that it causes to it's kingdom. So a sudden and unusual feeling of sleepy, tiredness and fatigue during prayer is demonic, except otherwise (health challenge). Take note!

However, on how to curb it properly, we noted amongst others that; * As a new convert, start by spending fewer time in prayer, then increase it as you grow spiritually - note that it takes self-discipline to grow spiritually.

This point therefore brought us to the issue of duration in prayer. How important is duration in prayer? Does God answers our prayer on the basis of duration?

At this point we ran out of time; as we hope to bring you details of how to control boredom in prayer and also discuss the importance of duration in prayer next week Thursday 21st July.

Join us, and God bless you richly!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 14th July, 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: How To Curb Boredom In Prayer?

Wow! It was another great moment in God's presence at LearnChrist bible study meeting as we x-ray boredom in prayer and how it can be controlled.

Boredom in prayer is simply the lost of interest, by way of feeling sleepy or tired or wearing during prayer, and not wanting to continue in the act.

No doubt, almost everyone reading this piece may have experienced boredom in prayer. I, as a person and a believer have experienced it.

But the big question now is, how then can boredom in prayer be curb? At LearnChrist, we began by identifying these two facts:
1. It is normal for a new convert to experience boredom in prayer. So also, is a not-growing believer. As he/she grows, the boredom becomes a thing of the past.
2. Boredom is a strategic demonic weapon of the kingdom of darkness. It is used to deter believers from praying, knowing the devastation that it causes to it's kingdom. So a sudden and unusual feeling of sleepy, tiredness and fatigue during prayer is demonic, except otherwise (health challenge). Take note!

However, on how to curb it properly, we noted amongst others that; * As a new convert, start by spending fewer time in prayer, then increase it as you grow spiritually - note that it takes self-discipline to grow spiritually.

This point therefore brought us to the issue of duration in prayer. How important is duration in prayer? Does God answers our prayer on the basis of duration?

At this point we ran out of time; as we hope to bring you details of how to control boredom in prayer and also discuss the importance of duration in prayer next week Thursday 21st July.

Join us, and God bless you richly!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 7th 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose

Topic: The Fast That Counts.
Texts: Isaiah 58:1-6; Zech 7:4-9;

Truly, anything that's worth doing, is worth doing well. It is not only important to do a thing that is good, it is also to do it aright.

As we at House of God Int'l - Rest Tabernacle are currently waiting on the Lord in our Covenant Fasting/Prayer program for the Seventh Month, LearnChrist deemed it necessary to take a look at fasting that counts.

God's word says,
"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?" Isaiah 58:6.

We noted that beyond abstinence from food, activities, places or pleasures for a period of time, as well as praying during this time; we are also to eschew evil and wicked acts.

When we fast and pray, and yet hold people in our heart, lay burdens or yokes on people for whatsoever reason, the bible says such fast is unacceptable before God.

So, for our fasting and prayer to count, it has to be devoid of every attributes of the devil.

God bless you! Pls, be part of our fasting program for the seventh month. Tomorrow, Friday 8th is day 8 (eight).

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 3rd July, 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: Taken Over My Territories
Texts: Josh 1:3; Gen 13:17; Deut 2:24; 30:9.

What does it means to take over territory? Now, let's take a look at what territory is; and from there we will get to understand what it means to take it over.

The bible says in Deut 30:9;
"And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy land..."

There are four territories from the above scripture:

1. The city/land where you dwell is your territory. Note that every land has its own fruit; and it the will of God for you to possess your portion as a resident of the land.
"And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous...in the fruit of thy land." So, when we take over this territory, we are simply making demand to eat in plenty and be satisfied the fruits of the land.

2. The work or the business you do is your territory.
"And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous in every work of thine hand."

Listen, the expected outcome of any work/business is for it to prosper. So, when we take over this territory, we are simply making demand for the works of hand to prosper.

3. Your body is your territory.
"And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous...in the fruit of thy body."

This has to do with bring forth; from your body comes children, ideas, strengthen etc. If the body is attacked, it can't bring forth. So, when we take over this territory, we are simply making demand for good health and fruitfulness.

4. Your possessions is your territory. This means what you already owns or have - your possessions.
"And the Lord thy God will make thee plenteous...in the fruit of thy cattle."

What you have maybe small, but they have to be preserved; no matter how small what you have are, they are worth adding to. So, when we take over this territory, we are simply making demand for preservation over our belongings.

I pray for you, this day by the power of the Holy Ghost, you are taken over your territories in Jesus mighty name.

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 30th June, 2022|| Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: Put On The New Man
Texts: Eph 4:22-24; Col 3:8-10

It was indeed another exciting moment at LearnChrist bible study meeting as we took a look at 'The new man, who he is and what it means to put him on'.

We noted that being born again is a transformation from the fleshly realm into the spirit realm, John 3:5-6. And at new birth one's heart becomes regenerated which the bible referred to as being a new creature, 2Cor 5:17. And that, that new creature is the New Man which is Christ's kind, James 1:18.

However, we observed that apostle Paul while writing to the early days believers said;
"That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." Eph 4:22&24.

Question is, why was apostle Paul asking them to put on the new man when they were already believers?

At LearnChrist, we therefore concludes that being justify by faith in Christ Jesus is not a license to live in sin. And that believers are expected to demonstrate the kind of Jesus that they are through faith in Him in their daily living, Rom 13:12-14.

We further noted that, to put on the New Man implies among others;
1. Being a total reflection of Christ, Rom 13:14.
2. Being a true and uncompromising ambassador of Jesus here on earth,1Cor 3:9-10.
3. Always demonstrating the attributes of Christ, Eph 4:20 Col 2:6-7.
4. Living worthy of the gospel of Christ, Phil 1:27.
5. Being obedient to the lordship of Jesus, Luke 6:46.

God bless you richly, and enable you to put on His Son in Jesus name.

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 23rd, 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: The Relevance of The Old Testament.

"Oh no pastor, that's in the old testament", he said. "Yes I know, but it's God's word." I responded. "Listen, we are now under a new covenant." He added.

The question is does the new covenant makes God's word in the old testament irrelevant?

It is noteworthy to state that Jesus Christ Himself made several references to the old testament during His earthly ministry. The apostles also did. Besides, the old testament is the revelation of the new testament.

We, at LearnChrist noted that, though there are certain practices in the old testament that Christ puts an end to; it shouldn't be considered to be irrelevant because the testament is God's words and helps us to properly understand the new testament and the new covenant.

We noted further that;
1. If holy men were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the old testament, how shall we whom the scriptures is given considered it irrelevant?

2. If the old testament was irrelevant, the men whom God gave the wisdom to compile His words would have omitted it.

3. The end to some practices in the old testament by Christ's redemptive work doesn't necessarily make the entirely testament irrelevant; just as the removal of some topics in a book...

How shall we understand the new testament and Christ's redemptive work (the new covenant) without the old testament. It is a shadow of things to come, Heb 10:1. So, for one to have a deeper knowledge of the new covenant and holds it in high esteem, the old testament must be considered relevant.

We therefore counselled that God's words is God, and no part of the scriptures should be considered irrelevant no matter how rightly we try to divide the word.

Bless you richly!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 23rd, 2022||Pst Prevail & Becky Inegbenose.

Topic: The Relevance of The Old Testament.

"Oh no pastor, that's in the old testament", he said. "Yes I know, but it's God's word." I responded. "Listen, we are now under a new covenant." He added.

The question is does the new covenant makes God's word in the old testament irrelevant?

It is noteworthy to state that Jesus Christ Himself made several references to the old testament during His earthly ministry. The apostles also did. Besides, the old testament is the revelation of the new testament.

We, at LearnChrist noted that, though there are certain practices in the old testament that Christ puts an end to; it shouldn't be considered to be irrelevant because the testament is God's words and helps us to properly understand the new testament and the new covenant.

We noted further that;
1. If holy men were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the old testament, how shall we whom the scriptures is given considered it irrelevant?

2. If the old testament was irrelevant, the men whom God gave the wisdom to compile His words would have omitted it.

3. The end to some practices in the old testament by Christ's redemptive work doesn't necessarily make the entirely testament irrelevant; just as the removal of some topics in a book...

How shall we understand the new testament and Christ's redemptive work (the new covenant) without the old testament. It is a shadow of things to come, Heb 10:1. So, for one to have a deeper knowledge of the new covenant and holds it in high esteem, the old testament must be considered relevant.

We therefore counselled that God's words is God, and no part of the scriptures should be considered irrelevant no matter how rightly we try to divide the word.

Bless you richly!

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 26th June, 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose

Topic: The Demands of A Sound Doctrine.
Text: 2Tim 4:1-4; 1Tim 1:8-10.

A sound (right) doctrine is basically teachings or religious belief that is founded on the gospel of Christ:
*His birth, death and resurrection.
* The expression of faith in Him for justification, John 3:16, Gal 2:16.
* Our inheritances in Him, Gal 3:14

However, I want us to know that this doctrine is not without demands - what is required or expected of us as true believers/followers of Christ.

The bible says, "For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears." 2 Tim 4:3.

To endure means to put up with something that may not be convenient. So, if the bible is saying a time shall come when they will not endure sound doctrine, then it means there are demands that the gospel of Christ places or expected of us.

Listen, It is true that we are saved by faith in Christ Jesus; but I want us to know that our faith in Him places on us some level of responsibilities, Phil 1:27; Eph 5:3&8; 1pet 1:14-16. Someone maybe saying, "Christ has made me free; so I can live my life the way I wants." That's not entirely true. Yes, you can live your live free from the power of darkness, Col 1:13. Hear this, we live our lives the way Jesus wants us to; except that you have not truly submitted yourself to His lordship.

MY COUNSEL!!!!
1. Live With The Consciousness of the Demands of your faith; 1Tim 4:16; Gen 39:7-9

2. Never Allow This World to set the Standard for your living. Jesus Christ is the standard for our living, 1John 2:6.

3. Set your Priority on Christ. Until you embrace these three counsel, you cannot endure sound doctrine.

I pray for you, nothing shall be too difficult for you to let go for the sake of Christ!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 16th June, 2022||Pst Prevail & Becky Inegbenose.

Topic: Are There People God Will Not Have Mercy On?
Text: Rom 9:15&18.

"Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth."

Now, to answer the above question, we began by looking at why the assertion was made by Apostle Paul in his epistle to the church in Rome.

History has it that the gentiles believers came under serious attack by the Jewish believers, saying the former are not God's people because they do not observe their traditions, particularly the law of circumcision.

In putting up defence, Paul said, "Is he the God of the Jews only? Is he not also of the gentiles? Yes, of the gentiles also...which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith." Rom 3:29-30; 4:9-12; 10:12.

Truth be told, the Jewish believers perceived themselves as being special and superior to their gentiles counterparts because they are the descendants of Abraham. To cushion that haughtiness and pride, Paul unraveled the following revelations:

1. That being the descendants of Abraham doesn't necessarily makes them God's children, noting that the children of promise are counted for seed and not of the flesh, Rom 9:4-8.

2. That the election of God is not based on the system of nature like birth, wisdom, might or appearance, but solely by choice, citing His choice of Jacob, Rom 9:10-12.

We at LearnChrist concluded that the assertion, "God will have mercy on whom he will, whom he will, he hardened.", Simply means God has the sovereign authority to determine who He chooses. He makes His choice by Himself without the influence of nature or men.

The God who choose the Jews can also choose the gentiles or any other people He desires. He says, "I will call them my people, which were not my people..." Rom 9:25-26.

Listen, the intent of that assertion was to dissuade the Jewish believers from undue discrimination against the gentiles believers and to make them understand that God reserve the sole authority to choose whoever He wants without fear or favor.

Suffice to say, the above assertion does not means there are people God will not have mercy on when they approach Him for it. We surely shall obtain mercy when we come boldly to the throne of grace, Heb 4:16. Jesus said, "he that cometh to me; I will in no wise cast out." John 6:37. So, if a man forsake his wicked ways and turn to God, the bible says "he will have mercy upon him." Isaiah 55:7.

We therefore counsel that people are not to continue to live in sin because they have committed so much and think God will not have mercy on them. No matter how dark our past is, the door of mercy is always open unto us through Christ.

God bless your heart richly!

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 19th June, 2022||Pst Prevail & Becky Inegbenose

Topic: God Is Not A Magician.
Text: Isai 10:27; Luke 4:14; Eph 6:10.

Indeed, there is supernatural power of God to break yoke, heal the sick, deliver the captives, open doors
etc. The might of God; the same that raised Christ from the grave, parted the red sea, drove back the river of Jordan, and made the mountains to skip.

But, in all of this, our God is not a magician, and should not be taken for one. The way to Know one is taken God for a magician is when he/she is wanting to cut corners by offering money to purchase hallow things so as to receive miracles. Simon, the sorcerer thought God was a magician, and he offered money to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit, Acts 8:18-21.

Listen, accessing the supernatural power of God is workable, doable and possible without having to adopt the magic approach. All you need is to understand the workings of God, and also exercise a little bit of patience, Heb 10:36.

HOW Does God WORK?
1. God is a God of Process, and Order: Putting the right beg in the right hole; doing the first thing first. Jesus said, seek ye first the kingdom of God, Matt 6:33. There is an order and process with God; He's not a magician.

2. God is a God of Principles - kingdom principles: For you to tap into kingdom wealth, you need to obey kingdom principles, Gen 8:22. Hear this, it is not enough to obey principles, but obeying continually is what is required of us - a lifestyle.

3. God is a God of Covenant Practices: That's following the foot steps of our patriarchs in their walk with God - doing what they did with Him. For instance, Abraham built an altar (a place of fellowship) where he called upon the name of the Lord, Gen 12:1-4,7; 13:1-4. How is your fellowship with God? Are you having one - corporate and private altar? Noah was a just man, Gen 6:8-9; 7:1. Jesus does always the things that please God, John 8:29.

4. God is a God of Obedience: One of the things that God requires from us is absolute obedience to His words. Obedience is what activates miracles, and not magic. Apostle John said, "Whatever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments...", 1John 3:22. Read: John 14:15; Luke 6:46; Deut 28:1-2.

These but not limited, are the workings of God that brings miracles. If there be an area of your life where you need divine intervention, then begin to relate with God on this basis through Christ Jesus. God is not a magician!

I decree, you are stepping into your promised Land this season in Jesus mighty name

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 19th June, 2022||Pst Prevail & Becky Inegbenose

Topic: God Is Not A Magician.
Text: Isai 10:27; Luke 4:14; Eph 6:10.

Indeed, there is supernatural power of God to break yoke, heal the sick, deliver the captives, open doors
etc. The might of God; the same that raised Christ from the grave, parted the red sea, drove back the river of Jordan, and made the mountains to skip.

But, in all of this, our God is not a magician, and should not be taken for one. The way to Know one is taken God for a magician is when he/she is wanting to cut corners by offering money to purchase hallow things so as to receive miracles. Simon, the sorcerer thought God was a magician, and he offered money to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit, Acts 8:18-21.

Listen, accessing the supernatural power of God is workable, doable and possible without having to adopt the magic approach. All you need is to understand the workings of God, and also exercise a little bit of patience, Heb 10:36.

HOW Does God WORK?
1. God is a God of Process, and Order: Putting the right beg in the right hole; doing the first thing first. Jesus said, seek ye first the kingdom of God, Matt 6:33. There is an order and process with God; He's not a magician.

2. God is a God of Principles - kingdom principles: For you to tap into kingdom wealth, you need to obey kingdom principles, Gen 8:22. Hear this, it is not enough to obey principles, but obeying continually is what is required of us - a lifestyle.

3. God is a God of Covenant Practices: That's following the foot steps of our patriarchs in their walk with God - doing what they did with Him. For instance, Abraham built an altar (a place of fellowship) where he called upon the name of the Lord, Gen 12:1-4,7; 13:1-4. How is your fellowship with God? Are you having one - corporate and private altar? Noah was a just man, Gen 6:8-9; 7:1. Jesus does always the things that please God, John 8:29.

4. God is a God of Obedience: One of the things that God requires from us is absolute obedience to His words. Obedience is what activates miracles, and not magic. Apostle John said, "Whatever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments...", 1John 3:22. Read: John 14:15; Luke 6:46; Deut 28:1-2.

These but not limited, are the workings of God that brings miracles. If there be an area of your life where you need divine intervention, then begin to relate with God on this basis through Christ Jesus. God is not a magician!

I decree, you are stepping into your promised Land this season in Jesus mighty name

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 11th June, 2022||Pastor Prevail Inegbenose

Topic: YOUR VICTORY IS SURE!
Text: Job 20:4-5.

"Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon the earth, That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?"

To triumph means to prevail; and the word 'short' means for a moment, awhile or not forever. In other words, that trouble you are faced with now shall certainly come to an end.

Hear this; Your victory is sure! Your success is sure! Your conquest is sure! In fact, it is as sure as the word of God, Ps 19:7; 93:5.

Someone, maybe saying, "pastor, my trouble has been on for over 20 years now, and you are saying the triumphing of the wicked is short? Listen, it doesn't matter how long it has been, one thing is certain, it shall surely come to an end.

I pray for you, this season God shall wrought a great victory for you in Jesus mighty name.
Go and walk in your victory. Rest!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 9th June, 2022|| Pst Prevail & Becky Inegbenose.

Topic: Are Believers Already In Heaven On Earth?

In answering the above question, we first and foremost considered the following facts:

1. Jesus said, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:3. The place referred to in that passage was a place other than this world. Then He says "I will come again". Has Jesus returned? Take note!

2. In his description of the new earth and heaven, apostle John writes; "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain..." Rev 21:4. People still die, and rot in pain and sorrow in this world. Take note!

3. Again John wrote;
"And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass." Rev 21:18. Is the world we live in made with gold? Take note!

4. John noted further;
"And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof." Rev 21:23. We are still depending on the sun to give light in this world. Take note!

5. John said; "And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life." Rev 21:27. Don't we still have the abominable (sinners) in this world? Take note!

6. John stated; "...This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power..." Rev 20:5-6. Has the resurrection of the dead taken place? Take note!

We, at LearnChrist bible study meeting therefore concluded that believers are not already in heaven on earth; because this world doesn't fit the biblical description of how heaven looks like and the events that will precedes it hasn't happened.

However, "Heaven on Earth" as popular among the believers is an inspired utterance - a light, insight or revelation caught from the scripture, which denotes that believers are kingdom ambassadors; therefore, their supplies, and provisions comes from heaven, hence "heaven on earth."

This doesn't mean that believers are already living in the new heaven and earth as spoken of in the scriptures, (Rev 21). We however counselled that believers are not to allow the revelations of heaven on earth derail their focus on Christ's second return.

I pray for you, you will not miss eternity with Jesus!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 9th June, 2022|| Pst Prevail & Becky Inegbenose.

Topic: Are Believers Already In Heaven On Earth?

In answering the above question, we first and foremost considered the following facts:

1. Jesus said, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:3. The place referred to in that passage was a place other than this world. Then He says "I will come again". Has Jesus returned? Take note!

2. In his description of the new earth and heaven, apostle John writes; "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain..." Rev 21:4. People still die, and rot in pain and sorrow in this world. Take note!

3. Again John wrote;
"And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass." Rev 21:18. Is the world we live in made with gold? Take note!

4. John noted further;
"And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof." Rev 21:23. We are still depending on the sun to give light in this world. Take note!

5. John said; "And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life." Rev 21:27. Don't we still have the abominable (sinners) in this world? Take note!

6. John stated; "...This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power..." Rev 20:5-6. Has the resurrection of the dead taken place? Take note!

We, at LearnChrist bible study meeting therefore concluded that believers are not already in heaven on earth; because this world doesn't fit the biblical description of how heaven looks like and the events that will precedes it hasn't happened.

However, "Heaven on Earth" as popular among the believers is an inspired utterance - a light, insight or revelation caught from the scripture, which denotes that believers are kingdom ambassadors; therefore, their supplies, and provisions comes from heaven, hence "heaven on earth."

This doesn't mean that believers are already living in the new heaven and earth as spoken of in the scriptures, (Rev 21). We however counselled that believers are not to allow the revelations of heaven on earth derail their focus on Christ's second return.

I pray for you, you will not miss eternity with Jesus!

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 5th June, 2022||Pastor Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: You Are Still Anointed.
Text: 2Sam 3:39.

"And I am this day weak, though anointed king..."

David's hope of becoming the king of Israel appears dashed. Why? Abner, the captain of the army of Israel who was about to make it happen has been killed, 2Sam 3:17-28. David was grieved; he lifted up his voice in pains and said, though I am experiencing hard times, I am still anointed.

Do you know that you are an anointed king, just as David was? Every believer is an anointed king,
"And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth." Rev 5:10. The word 'made' means to be anointed or empowered.

NOTE THESE TWO FACTS:

1. The Troubles You Are Passing Through Now Doesn't Change Who You Are.
You maybe sick with terminal disease; you maybe jobless, poor, childless; You are still anointed. You are who God says you are despite the challenges you are facing.
I read about Albert Einstein, who in spite of being dormant and written off in school, later became an exponent of a theory - the theory of relativity.

2. Always Acknowledge and walk In The Consciousness of That Anointing. It is that same anointing that will change your situation some day. David did the same and the anointing enthroned him the king of Israel, 2sam 5:3.
I read of Thomas Edison who failed almost 10,000 times before inventing the light bulb. Imagine a man failing for such a number of times, yet he didn't give up. It can only be that he acknowledged and walk in the consciousness of what was in him.

Therefore, arise my brethrens; your troubles are not your end, they are only stepping stones; though they are there, but you are still anointed for exploit.

I pray for you, every glory God has deposited in you, all shall find expression in Jesus mighty name. Rest?

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 5th June, 2022||Pastor Prevail Inegbenose.

Topic: You Are Still Anointed.
Text: 2Sam 3:39.

"And I am this day weak, though anointed king..."

David's hope of becoming the king of Israel appears dashed. Why? Abner, the captain of the army of Israel who was about to make it happen has been killed, 2Sam 3:17-28. David was grieved; he lifted up his voice in pains and said, though I am experiencing hard times, I am still anointed.

Do you know that you are an anointed king, just as David was? Every believer is an anointed king,
"And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth." Rev 5:10. The word 'made' means to be anointed or empowered.

NOTE THESE TWO FACTS:

1. The Troubles You Are Passing Through Now Doesn't Change Who You Are.
You maybe sick with terminal disease; you maybe jobless, poor, childless; You are still anointed. You are who God says you are despite the challenges you are facing.
I read about Albert Einstein, who in spite of being dormant and written off in school, later became an exponent of a theory - the theory of relativity.

2. Always Acknowledge and walk In The Consciousness of That Anointing. It is that same anointing that will change your situation some day. David did the same and the anointing enthroned him the king of Israel, 2sam 5:3.
I read of Thomas Edison who failed almost 10,000 times before inventing the light bulb. Imagine a man failing for such a number of times, yet he didn't give up. It can only be that he acknowledged and walk in the consciousness of what was in him.

Therefore, arise my brethrens; your troubles are not your end, they are only stepping stones; though they are there, but you are still anointed for exploit.

I pray for you, every glory God has deposited in you, all shall find expression in Jesus mighty name. Rest?

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 2nd June, 2022||Pst Prevail & Becky Inegbenose.

Topic: "HEAVEN"
Focus: Is God In Heaven?

To deal with this focus, we deemed it thoughtful to first and foremost established whether or not there is a place called heaven; and our first port of call was this;
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." Gen 1:1. Read: Ps 33:6.

The question now is does God dwell in heaven - is He in heaven?
To answer this, we also took a dive into the scriptures;

"Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens." Psalm 123:1.

"The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord's throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men." Psalm 11:4.

"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." Matt 6:9. Read: Ps 2:4; Ps 18:13; Ps 33:13; Rev 12:7; Rev 21:1-3.

So, from the foregoing, we concluded that God is in heaven according to His words.

Now, why do some people say God is not in heaven? We noted that their argument may have been based on Genesis 1:1,
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." They claim that God is still where He was before He created the heaven and the earth.

The question is, Is it not possible for God to have created the heaven and the earth, and call the part He dwells heaven? A man may created a city or business, and decide to call the part he dwells or began the headquarter.

Listen, God's word tells us God is in heaven; let His word be true, and men's word be lie. We, at LearnChrist however counsel that, if indeed God does not dwell in heaven; it shouldn't be a problem at all. Wherever He is, we will meet Him there. If He dwells in the cave, we will be there with Him. Let's not chase after the irrelevance, and miss out on the relevance. The most important thing now is to believe in Jesus and live for Him with all sincerity of heart.

I pray for you, may your focus on God and eternity with Jesus not be derailed in Jesus mighty name. Rest!

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 29th May 2022||Pastor Prevail Inegbenose

Topic: Sin Is A Destiny Killer.

No matter how men and women of this generation gives colouration to sin, it is of the devil, and he cometh not but to kill, to steal and to destroy, John 10:10.

Therefore, the writer of Hebrews counselled,
"...let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us..." Heb 12:1.

One of the things that sin does is to hinder a man from manifesting his glory. The word "beset" means to hinder, resist, distract or stopped from manifesting ones glory. To lay aside means to get rid of, cast off, put off, throw off or stopped from having it's way.

Apostle Paul warned, "Awake to righteousness, and sin not..." Read: Rom 6:12-15.

Adam lost the garden of Eden to the sin of disobedience, Gen 2:16-17. The same fate befell Achan and his household, Joshua 7:19-25. Painfully, the destinies of Achan's children whom I believed some of them would have be prophets in Israel, like Isaiah, Micah, Zechariah, because they are from the tribe of Judah, were all destroyed.

Hear this, sin drains glory. The glory of Israel departed because of sins, 1Sam 2:22-25, 4:1-21. An act of sin is an avenue for the devil to drain a man's glory.

Brethren, the time has come for us to get over sin, and presents ourselves as an instrument of righteousness unto God.

I pray for you this day, your life shall be a reference point unto God for righteousness in Jesus mighty name. Rest!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 26th May, 2022||Psts Prevail & Becky Inegbenose.

Topic: Salvation And My Conduct Thereafter.

Our Focus: Is it needful for us to change our old ways of life after we have received Christ? For instance, if I was fornicating, stealing, defrauding, lying etc, before I met Jesus, can I still continue living like that?

At LearnChrist bible study meeting today, we established that change in conducts doesn't justify us; but faith in Christ Jesus is what does, Gal 2:16. However, faith in Jesus places on us some responsibilities that requires us to change our old ungodly ways of life and demonstrate His attributes in our daily living.

We took a look at Apostle Paul's life:
(*) His life before salvation (Acts 8:1-3, 9:1-2,13), tells us how he murdered, persecuted and imprisoned the believers in the early church.

(*) His encounter with Jesus, (Acts 9:3-21). He was converted and called to bear God's name before the gentiles, and others, and he immediately began to preach the gospel.

(*) His life after salvation, (Gal 1:13-16; 1Tim 1:13.). Paul became a changed person, from being a persecutor to an armour of light in Christ Jesus worthy of emulation.

Paul said, "For ye have heard of my conversation in time past..." Gal 1:13. The word conversation means conduct.
Again, he says," Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious..." 1Tim 1:13.

So, we concluded that even Apostle Paul, having received Christ changed his old ways of life which was not pleasing unto God. Therefore, every believer is expected to do the same. If there be anything in your life that doesn't align with Jesus, now is the time to change and have a meaningful walking relationship with God.
Read: 1Peter 1:13-15; Eph 4:17-32

I pray for you this day, you will not miss eternity with Jesus on the last day in Jesus mighty name.

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 22nd May, 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose

Topic: Redeemed From Foundational Curse.
Text: Rev 5:9; Gal 3:13; Heb 9:12-14.

In simple tense, to be redeemed means to be saved or delivered.
I did mention this during my Easter message titled, "Redeemed by The Blood of Jesus."

Today, I am looking at redemption with focus to foundational curse/ altar. Foundational curse is any form of affliction operating in the life a person that has it bearing from the origin or bloodline of that person. The power sponsoring such affliction is referred to as foundational altar.

Note that foundational curse and altar are usually the resultant effects of the deeds of our forefathers, Matt 27:25.
Hear this, every attack that has it's bearing from our origin or bloodline is foundational curse/altar.
But, the good news is, Christ has redeemed us from them all

1. Rev 5:9 tells us Christ has redeemed us to God by His blood. You will noticed it went further to say, "Out of every tongue, kindred...", which means out of every earthly origin, blood line, birth or nativity.
That is to say, Jesus has delivered us from every foundational curses/altar.

2. Gal 3:13 tells us Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. The course of the law is the law of sin and death", Rom 8:2; 6:23. How did He do that? He was made a curse to deliver us from the curse of the law. Isn't that interesting that Jesus was made a curse; and tasted death to deliver us from the curse of the law? Read: Heb 9:12-14;

WHAT Are We To Do Now?
1. Always Declare Your Redemption, Ps 107:2. As you do so, you are simply moving the might of God into action, and simply bring your foundation into the knowledge of what you have become in Christ, so as to let go of you. Jesus said to Satan, "It is written".
2. Walk with the consciousness of who you are - the redeemed of the lord.
3. Don't weigh your redemption by material possession. Someone maybe saying, "if truly I am redeemed why don't I have a car, house or mega business." Redemption don't give you a pay cheque.
Pls watch the video!!!

I declare you redeemed from every form of foundational curse today by the blood of Jesus!

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 22nd May, 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose

Topic: Redeemed From Foundational Curse.
Text: Rev 5:9; Gal 3:13; Heb 9:12-14.

In simple tense, to be redeemed means to be saved or delivered.
I did mention this during my Easter message titled, "Redeemed by The Blood of Jesus."

Today, I am looking at redemption with focus to foundational curse/ altar. Foundational curse is any form of affliction operating in the life a person that has it bearing from the origin or bloodline of that person. The power sponsoring such affliction is referred to as foundational altar.

Note that foundational curse and altar are usually the resultant effects of the deeds of our forefathers, Matt 27:25.
Hear this, every attack that has it's bearing from our origin or bloodline is foundational curse/altar.
But, the good news is, Christ has redeemed us from them all

1. Rev 5:9 tells us Christ has redeemed us to God by His blood. You will noticed it went further to say, "Out of every tongue, kindred...", which means out of every earthly origin, blood line, birth or nativity.
That is to say, Jesus has delivered us from every foundational curses/altar.

2. Gal 3:13 tells us Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. The course of the law is the law of sin and death", Rom 8:2; 6:23. How did He do that? He was made a curse to deliver us from the curse of the law. Isn't that interesting that Jesus was made a curse; and tasted death to deliver us from the curse of the law? Read: Heb 9:12-14;

WHAT Are We To Do Now?
1. Always Declare Your Redemption, Ps 107:2. As you do so, you are simply moving the might of God into action, and simply bring your foundation into the knowledge of what you have become in Christ, so as to let go of you. Jesus said to Satan, "It is written".
2. Walk with the consciousness of who you are - the redeemed of the lord.
3. Don't weigh your redemption by material possession. Someone maybe saying, "if truly I am redeemed why don't I have a car, house or mega business." Redemption don't give you a pay cheque.
Pls watch the video!!!

I declare you redeemed from every form of foundational curse today by the blood of Jesus!

Encounter For Rest Service, Sunday 22nd May, 2022||Pst Prevail Inegbenose

Topic: Redeemed From Foundational Curse.
Text: Rev 5:9; Gal 3:13; Heb 9:12-14.

In simple tense, to be redeemed means to be saved or delivered.
I did mention this during my Easter message titled, "Redeemed by The Blood of Jesus."

Today, I am looking at redemption with focus to foundational curse/ altar. Foundational curse is any form of affliction operating in the life a person that has it bearing from the origin or bloodline of that person. The power sponsoring such affliction is referred to as foundational altar.

Note that foundational curse and altar are usually the resultant effects of the deeds of our forefathers, Matt 27:25.
Hear this, every attack that has it's bearing from our origin or bloodline is foundational curse/altar.
But, the good news is, Christ has redeemed us from them all

1. Rev 5:9 tells us Christ has redeemed us to God by His blood. You will noticed it went further to say, "Out of every tongue, kindred...", which means out of every earthly origin, blood line, birth or nativity.
That is to say, Jesus has delivered us from every foundational curses/altar.

2. Gal 3:13 tells us Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. The course of the law is the law of sin and death", Rom 8:2; 6:23. How did He do that? He was made a curse to deliver us from the curse of the law. Isn't that interesting that Jesus was made a curse; and tasted death to deliver us from the curse of the law? Read: Heb 9:12-14;

WHAT Are We To Do Now?
1. Always Declare Your Redemption, Ps 107:2. As you do so, you are simply moving the might of God into action, and simply bring your foundation into the knowledge of what you have become in Christ, so as to let go of you. Jesus said to Satan, "It is written".
2. Walk with the consciousness of who you are - the redeemed of the lord.
3. Don't weigh your redemption by material possession. Someone maybe saying, "if truly I am redeemed why don't I have a car, house or mega business." Redemption don't give you a pay cheque.
Pls watch the video on YouTube (Pastor Prevail Inegbenose)

I declare you redeemed from every form of foundational curse today by the blood of Jesus!

LearnChrist Bible Study Meeting, Thursday 19th May, 2022||Pst Prevail & Becky Inegbenose.

Topic: Godly Characters & Eternity In God's Kingdom.

Our focus was: Is Heaven Possible without Godly Character?

We began by looking at what gives eternal life and access to God's kingdom. We established from the scripture clearly that faith in Christ Jesus is what does - John 3:16; 5:24; 6:47; Gal 2:16; 3:26; Eph 2:8.

However, the question now is; if we say we have faith in Jesus, yet we are not demonstrating His attributes in our daily living; what becomes of our faith? To answer this all-important question, let's consider these biblical facts:

1. Matt 7:21-23. Jesus said, "Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father..." And when they probe why and recounted the wonder they did by His name; Jesus answered, "I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity."

2. Galatians 5:19-21. Here, apostle Paul was admonishing a group of believers in Galatia - Blood-bath, spirit-filled and tongue-speaking believers; he said if the works of the flesh is made manifest in you "I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God."

3. Ephesians 5:3-5. Once again, apostle Paul was speaking to the believers (not unbelievers) in Ephesus, he said, "But fornication and all uncleanness...let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints...for this you know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person...hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God." Read: 1Tim 1:19; Titus 1:16; 1John 2:4; Rev 14:12.

From the above scriptures, we concluded that a person may loose his place in God's kingdom on the ground of lack of godly characters, hence as believers God expects us to demonstrate them in our daily living.

PLS Ponder On The Following Below:
(*) A person's faith in Jesus maybe made void by the works of iniquity, Matt 7:23; Gal 5:19-20.

(*) Once saved is not forever saved. Walk out your salvation; avoid any form of ungodliness and walk in the fear of God! Phil 2:12; 2Cor 7:1, Rom 13:11-14.

(*)The purpose of grace is not only for us to be saved, but to also manifest the character of God here on earth, Matt 5:16. Eph 5:8.

(*) Don't wait until the last minute before receiving Jesus, ( in case you are considering the thief on the cross, Luke 23:40-43). You may not have that chance. Accept Jesus now and demonstrate His characters in your daily living.

God bless you richly, Rest!