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Religion / Re: Why Modern-day Apostles And Prophets Are Unscriptural by sagenaija: 10:01pm On Jul 06
No so-called “apostle” or “prophet” today is giving scriptural-level revelation from God.
True or false?
Religion / Re: Can A Jw Make This Clear? by sagenaija: 10:57am On Jun 28
Waiting for MaxnDHouse to give his answer.
Religion / Re: Why Modern-day Apostles And Prophets Are Unscriptural by sagenaija: 8:13am On Jun 16
To revisit one passage earlier stated:
Revelation 21:14 – “The city wall had twelve foundations, and on them were the twelve names of the Lamb’s twelve apostles.”
The foundation is the beginning stage of building a house and cannot be continually laid down over time. A foundation comes first in the history of a building. This corresponds to the first century in the Bible. The centuries after the Apostolic Age represent the rest of the structure which is still being built on the foundation.
The early church fathers which followed the apostles in the second and third centuries also saw the apostles and prophets as those who laid down the foundation of the church. These early, and even later fathers, did not view themselves as apostles no matter how high of status they held in the church.

Question: The Bible here talks ONLY about “the Lamb’s twelve apostles.” Why are those who will claim to be apostles throughout human history left out here?
Religion / Re: Why Modern-day Apostles And Prophets Are Unscriptural by sagenaija: 11:14am On Jun 15
SeraphEl:
Mr. I am not here to get into philosophical argument with you. Not interested in the least bit. I have laid out common sense, logical and biblically supported conclusions for apostles and prophets for today. It is really simple. I can't make it any clearer.


The bottom line is this: Ephesians 4 and 1 Cor. 13 tells us when the 5 office gifts cease: WHEN THE PERFECT, CHRIST RETURNS!!!

There were no ifs, ands, buts in these passages. It doesn't say, but apostles and prophets are not longer needed because church foundation is laid.

In plain English I wrote: once a foundation of a house is laid, no need to continue to lay foundations, but only to build.

Modern day apostles and prophets are NOT laying new foundations, THEY ARE BUILDING UPON THE FOUNDATION- that is, the rest of the building construction carries on. Have you not seen a house being built? Do builders keep laying foundation forever?

Repeatedly it is written "heavens and earth cannot contain HIM". If heavens and earth cannot contain him, how much less 66 books??.

I hate to break it to you, but the god you claim you know in the bible, I am 100% certain is a false god, an idol. Most Christians do NOT actually KNOW the GOD they claim they believe in or worship......just a figment of their imagination. A god of their own fanciful, contorted, delusional construct. That's why many will say on that day, 'but LORD, LORD, and will be dismissed to hell'.

I am really finished with this bit. So, I will let you have the last word as it seems you are bent on that. Nothing more for me to add apart from repeating myself.

Shalom.

First, I do not claim to know all. When I engage here I always expect it to be a healthy interaction. Not one borne out of a negative approach. Sometimes it is in the course of a discussion that a person gets a clearer understanding of some issues.

You made some strong claims and assertions. What makes you think that you are right? Also, what makes me think that I am right? If there is no objective basis on which to evaluate either of our positions then we would just be running on the fuel of emotions. This is where clear arguments based on clear facts comes in.

Since you said that you're done here I do not think you will respond to this. But I just wanted to chip this in.

I will come up with a scripture passage later on regarding this same issue and I will want others who are reading this thread to answer the question I will ask after giving the passage. Maybe you too can respond but responses should be scripture-based and not just assumptions. That may settle the matter for many people where we should stand on this issue.
Cheers.
Religion / Re: Why Modern-day Apostles And Prophets Are Unscriptural by sagenaija: 9:14pm On Jun 14
SeraphEl:
1. Like I said, many if not most prophesies are conditional. I did not say ALL of them were. The point of prophesy was to give people a chance to return, change and make amends. NOT necessarily fore telling or predicting random future. So, when the LORD sent Moses to Pharaoh, the mission was fixed. Mind you, it took 400+ years for the LORD to 'decide' on freeing Israel from Egypt. Who know why it took so long? Perhaps HE was waiting on some 'conditions'.

2. Ephesians 2:20: yes, church is built on foundation of apostles and prophets. Finish the chapter tho. The church is STILL being built and fitted together for a temple of the LORD in whom we are built together for habitation of the LORD (vs 21-22). But, answer me this: is the church finished being built? Because if you say so, that would be like saying the church is perfect.

The Church is still here, still being built. Ergo: church will still need apostles and prophets. The foundation has being laid, but the building is NOT finished. No one can lay another foundation, but we can continue to build upon it. Ephesians 4 and 1 Cor 13 tells us when we no longer need these offices to build the church- when Christ returns.

3. Conditional prophesies are rarely stated. See examples below.

Actually, conditional aspect of prophesies are implied NOT stated. Read the first few sentence of the story of Nineveh. When the LORD initially gave message to Jonah, HE did not specify the condition. That is why when Jonah learnt the prophesy was conditional seeing GOD did not destroy them because they repented, Jonah was mad. See other examples of non stated conditional prophesy below.

The remnant of Israel to be saved in the end times is because of the covenant GOD made with their forefathers. They broke HIS covenant and HE kicked them out. So, for now, true Isrealites are not living in the land of Israel because the prophesy was conditional. The initial prophesy given dealt with their immediate future, but that the ultimate re-gathering happens when they recognize the messiah and are saved. THIS is the condition that will be met as Paul speaks of in ALL Israel shall be saved. Key word: SAVED. Being saved is then the condition that GOD will re-gather them along with gentile believers.

4. Yes, bible is good for correction, reproof and teaching. However, you cannot enclose GOD in a collection of 66 books that reveals only .1% of GOD. You cannot trap GOD in a book lest you have created an idol and a god of your own making and understanding. HE is the creator of heaven and earth. HE can speak outside the bible anyway, anyhow and whenever. I am not saying open yourself up to esoteric knowledge, gnostic knowledge and the like. Certainly, people can drift into heresies and deviate from doctrinal purity and truths. Still thou, what I am saying, "HIS ways are higher, HIS thoughts higher". HE is beyond and above a collection of ancient books. One simply cannot and must not enclose GOD in collection of books.


See few among many other examples of non stated conditional prophesy:

king Saul's kingship: prophet Samuel didn't tell Saul that he will be dethroned if he disobeyed.
king David kingship: he was promised peace in his reign, yet peace was taken when he slept with Bathsheba and killed Uriah.
Ahab's judgement: Elijah didn't give any conditions and yet when Ahab repented, and the LORD relented.
king Hezekiah' death: prophet Isaiah didn't give him any conditions and yet the LORD prolonged his life after Hezekiah prayed.
king Josiah's death: prophet Huldah prophesied he would die in peace and did not give any conditions. Yet, he died in a battle with Egypt.
king Zedekiah's death: prophet Jeremiah told him to surrender to Babylon to live, yet he was killed by Babylonians when captured.

By today's 100% standards, you would label these prophets 'false', but we know they were not false. Their prophesies did not happen because there was an implicit conditions that the recipients did not uphold or meet.

On 100% accuracy: My point here is that the justification for modern-day “prophets” failing in their so-called prophecies have no scriptural backing. Prophets are simply to restate what God told them. A “Thus said the Lord” that comes from a “prophet” who is simply trying to decipher what God is saying rather than clearly hearing from God shows that there is already a flaw in that claim.

On apostles’ and prophets’ position: Once a FOUNDATION has been laid does it need to be rebuilt? The plain answer is, no! The superstructure may be in the process of still being built BUT NOT the foundation. So, who are the foundation builders of the church? Once the foundation has been laid, can it continue to be laid?

Once God chooses to reveal himself and his will to man, no one is at liberty to seek any other source for the revelation of God to man. That will be arrogance or outright rebellion. If any revelation comes to man, the revealed word of God is what should be used to evaluate the validity of that revelation. Sticking to what God has revealed is not enclosing God. After all, he is the one who chose to reveal that to man. We must never forget that. It is in seeking to go outside what God has revealed or not using what he has revealed to evaluate experiences and the like, that many have ended up in deviation from the truth.

Quiz: If a man says “Thus says the Lord for his church” today can we hold that word to be at par with the Bible?
Religion / Re: Why Modern-day Apostles And Prophets Are Unscriptural by sagenaija: 9:36pm On Jun 13
SeraphEl:
I agree that todays apostles, prophets (just like pastors) are self appointed, thrive on popularity, and money it brings. Plus, most of them do not understand what biblical prophets are or how they function.

However, with regards to accuracy, it is a common misunderstanding and erroneous to think prophets has to be 100%. You will be shocked to learn that most biblical prophesy were actually what is termed "conditional". That is, the prophesy coming to pass is dependent on people's response to the message. If judgement is pronounced and people repent, then the LORD relents of punishment. IF blessings are proclaimed and people disobey, the LORD also relents of blessings.

The classic case of conditional prophesy is Jonah and Nineveh. Another great general example is the nation of Israel. Ancient Israel was given great prophesies about dwelling and prospering n the land of Israel; but the prophesies were dependent on them keeping the Law of Moses. They did not and they were subsequently cast out of it till today.

But you are right. The core function of biblical prophets were to preach the message of repentance and return to the Law of the LORD. Plus proclaiming judgements and blessings. More often true prophets' messages were negative because humans by nature are sinful, disobedient and rebellious. Thus, the LORD matched HIS prophesies of judgments with humanity's depravity.

Also according to Deut 13, 18: a false character can indeed prophesy 100% and still be false. Satan has knowledge. Also, the LORD can give true words to false characters: check out Balaam in bible; a false prophet who the LORD used to speak truth about Israel and the coming Messiah. That is why scripture warns concerning prophesies: 1. test the spirit behind the prophesy/prophet; 2. judge by the fruits; 3. judge the words of prophesy rather than the person.

Word to the wise. The things of the Spirit and the supernatural aren't as black and white as Christians like to think. That is why gift of discernment, wisdom is so critical in the body of Christ, especially in these last days.

On 100% accuracy: A prophet hears from whom? From God. So what the prophet is to do is SIMPLY restate what he heard from God. Now, what should bring obscurity in this? Let’s take an example: God told Moses to tell Pharaoh, “Let my people go.” What was expected of Moses when he got to Pharaoh? To simply restate what God had asked him to tell Pharaoh.

On apostles’ and prophets’ position: Only the apostles and prophets are said to be responsible for the foundation of the church. NONE of the other offices is said to be so – Ephesians 2:20, “…. built on the FOUNDATION of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.” Once a foundation is laid, does it need re-laying?

On conditional promises, etc.: Where a biblical prophecy is CONDITIONAL, it will be clearly stated. Unconditional promises and prophecies of God about Israel that are not yet fulfilled will still be fulfilled. This is because God is NOT through with Israel. The book of Romans makes that very clear.

On “Things of the Spirit”, “The supernatural”: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” When the Christian way of life is seen as esoteric, when the Scripture is no longer seen as clear or the objective basis to run the Christian’s spiritual life, then error becomes inevitable, as personal interpretations and subjective experiences replace the authoritative guidance of the Bible. This leads to a drift from the core tenets of the faith, creating a landscape ripe for confusion and doctrinal deviations.
Religion / Re: Why Modern-day Apostles And Prophets Are Unscriptural by sagenaija: 9:49pm On Jun 12
What we see in Scripture is that true prophets spoke out to majorly redirect God's people when they go astray from God's laws. They were not people who were "consulted" to give a peep into individuals future lives or event unless they fell in line with God's larger plan. What we find today are so-called prophets who think what food to eat or drink to take is what matters most. God's revealed word means little or nothing to them.
Today's "prophets" seek popularity. They claim a 'new word' has come from God even when such 'word' contradict and contravene clear teachings of the Bible. they are either self-appointed or have the title "conferred" on them by other self-appointed persons like themselves. It is clear from the Bible that a prophet must be accurate 100% of the time to actually be a prophet. How many of today's "prophets" do you know who meet this scriptural standard?

“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…” (Hebrews 1:1)
Religion / Why Modern-day Apostles And Prophets Are Unscriptural by sagenaija: 10:42pm On Jun 11
Why Modern-Day Apostles and Prophets Are Unscriptural
(Exposing how Today's Apostles and Prophets Contradict Scripture)


In recent years, there has been a burgeoning movement within certain Christian circles emphasizing the roles of "prophets" and "apostles" in contemporary church life. This "prophetic" and "apostolic" craze suggests that these roles, akin to their New Testament counterparts, are being restored to guide and direct the modern church. While proponents argue that these offices are vital for the church’s spiritual growth and alignment with divine will, a closer examination of the Scriptures reveals several issues with this perspective.
The Scriptural Basis for Apostles and Prophets
In the New Testament, apostles and prophets played foundational roles in the early church. The apostles were those directly chosen by Jesus (Mark 3:13-19, Acts 1:21-26) or recognized as such by other apostles (e.g., Paul in Romans 1:1). Their primary task was to witness Christ’s resurrection (Acts 1:22) and lay the church's doctrinal foundation (Ephesians 2:20). Prophets, on the other hand, were individuals who received direct revelation from God to guide the church (Acts 11:27-28, 21:10-11).

Apostolic Office and Succession
One of the primary arguments against the contemporary apostolic movement is that the office of the apostle was unique to the early church. According to Acts 1:21-22, an apostle had to have been a witness to Jesus’ ministry and resurrection. Paul, who considered himself an apostle “abnormally born” (1 Corinthians 15:8 ), met the risen Christ in a direct and extraordinary encounter. No current claimant can meet these criteria, making the establishment of modern-day apostles unscriptural.
Furthermore, Ephesians 2:20 describes the apostles and prophets as the foundation of the church, with Jesus as the cornerstone. Once a foundation is laid, it is not continually rebuilt; it is established once to support the subsequent structure. Therefore, the foundational nature of the apostolic and prophetic offices suggests their non-replicability in the contemporary church.

The Cessation of Prophetic Revelation
The role of prophets in the New Testament involved receiving and conveying direct revelation from God. Hebrews 1:1-2 states that God, who previously spoke through prophets, has now spoken through His Son, Jesus Christ. This shift underscores the sufficiency and finality of Christ’s revelation, further emphasized by the closing of the biblical canon. Revelation 22:18-19 warns against adding to or subtracting from the words of prophecy in the Bible, indicating the completion of divine revelation.
Paul also suggests in 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 that prophecies will cease when “the perfect comes.” While interpretations of “the perfect” vary, many scholars argue it refers to the completion of God’s revelation in Scripture. Thus, the cessationist view holds that once the apostolic foundation was laid and the New Testament canon completed, the need for prophetic revelations diminished.

Practical and Theological Concerns
Beyond scriptural arguments, the practical outworking of the modern prophetic and apostolic movements raises concerns. Often, these movements rely on subjective experiences and personal revelations that can lead to doctrinal error and division. The New Testament emphasizes discernment and testing of spirits (1 John 4:1), suggesting an inherent risk in claims of new revelations.
Historically, many movements claiming prophetic or apostolic authority have deviated significantly from orthodox Christian doctrine, leading to sectarianism and even cult-like behaviors. These movements can undermine the authority of Scripture, placing experiential revelations on par with or above the biblical text.

The Sufficiency of Scripture
One of the central tenets of Scripture is the sufficiency of Scripture, encapsulated in the doctrine of sola scriptura. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 affirms that all Scripture is God-breathed and sufficient for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness. This sufficiency implies that the Bible contains all necessary guidance for faith and practice, negating the need for additional prophetic or apostolic revelation.
The New Testament epistles, written to guide early churches, contain comprehensive instructions on church governance, doctrine, and Christian living. If the early church, in its formative and turbulent period, found Scripture sufficient for guidance, how much more should the contemporary church rely on the completed canon?

The Role of Prophecy and Apostles Today
While the specific offices of apostle and prophet, as described in the New Testament, are not seen as continuing, this does not mean God is no longer at work through His people. The Holy Spirit continues to guide, convict, and empower believers for ministry (John 14:26, Acts 1:8 ). The spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 include prophecy in the sense of forth-telling or proclaiming God’s truth, which is distinct from the foundational, revelatory prophecy of the early church.
Likewise, the term “apostle” can be understood in a broader sense as “one who is sent” (from the Greek apostolos). In this sense, missionaries and church planters act as apostolic figures, spreading the gospel and establishing new communities of believers. However, these roles do not carry the same authoritative, foundational function as the original apostles.

Conclusion
The contemporary craze surrounding prophetic and apostolic movements often lacks a robust scriptural foundation. The roles of apostles and prophets, as described in the New Testament, were unique to the early church's formative period and served a foundational purpose that does not require repetition. The sufficiency of Scripture, the closure of the canon, and the historical misuse of claimed apostolic and prophetic authority caution against embracing these modern movements. Instead, Christians are called to uphold the completed revelation of Scripture, relying on its sufficiency for all matters of faith and practice, and to exercise discernment in all claims of new spiritual authority. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. (Rev. 2:29).
Look at what the Bible says:
The wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. Revelation 21:14.
Does the highlighted speak to you? The twelve! The twelve! The twelve! What happened to the rest of those who call themselves “Apostles”?
Religion / Re: Why Many Nigerian Pastors Are False Teachers By Deji Yesufu by sagenaija: 11:34am On Apr 18
ThothHermes:
What does the bold mean?
I think it is plain enough. However, if you have your view of it, please share it.
Religion / Re: Why Many Nigerian Pastors Are False Teachers By Deji Yesufu by sagenaija: 3:20pm On Apr 17
ThothHermes:
There's nothing weighty about what people like you do. The nature of success is that it attracts envy from all quarters. This is not surprising. Joshua Selman's rise from obscurity to almost every corner of the globe preaching the gospel in a unique way is phenomenal, and would naturally disturb some people.
Joshua Selman has preached hundreds and maybe thousands of hours of messages all available online.
Explain to me how it's fair for you to pick out less than five minutes of all them combined and call him false on account of that? Sounds like witchcraft to me.

Anyway, let's start with your claim that he said that not every verse in the Bible is the word of God...
When Paul said "I speak as a man" in Romans 3:5, what did he mean?

‭‭Romans 3:5 NIV‬‬
[5] But if our unrighteousness brings out God’s righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.)
Religion / Re: Apostle Suleman Is Unrepentant And Arrogant by sagenaija: 9:43am On Mar 25
MaxInDHouse:

You address him as "Apostle" nah! smiley
I suppose that you must have seen where I put the title in quotes in my writeup.
Religion / Re: Apostle Suleman Is Unrepentant And Arrogant by sagenaija: 4:33pm On Mar 24
MaxInDHouse:
At least he is Apostle so "don't judge" as most of you often say instead of making sure of the group that's practicing Christianity! smiley
An Apostle? Are you sure?
Religion / Apostle Suleman Is Unrepentant And Arrogant by sagenaija: 10:00am On Mar 23
Apostle Suleman Is Unrepentant and Arrogant

One of the signs of any child of God, no matter his position in life, should be humility. Humility shows fear of God. Humility desires and accepts the truth. Humility makes a man admit it when it is clear that he is wrong. (Remember King David, when Nathan confronted him with his sinning?).

On the other hand, when SELF drives a person, arrogance comes to the fore. His PRESTIGE (his estimation in the eyes of people), takes center stage rather than God or God's integrity and plan.

This is what we see play out in the recent "Apostle" Suleman's saga of claiming that Jesus Christ told him that something the great Apostle Paul wrote was not from him (Jesus). Suleman went on to say that Apostle Peter warned people AGAINST Apostle Paul.

Suleman's subsequent"attempts" to clear himself (or perhaps better still, to defend his position) only just opened him up for who he truly is. Suleman was wrong on every count - whether on his claim about what Jesus told him or on Apostle Peter's warning against Paul. Yet he refused to admit his very clear errors.

For a "minister", he failed woefully to see the CONTEXT of some of the passages he tried to use to support himself. In Biblical interpretation and understanding, context is key. Nowhere did Apostle Paul claim that anything he said was not from God. A man of God ought to understand a basic truth between what Jesus Christ did not say while on earth and what he said the Holy Spirit was going to show or reveal through the apostles which they can claim as " Jesus Christ did not say this but I (or we) are revealing or stating them to you now". Suleman failed to see 2 Peter 1:20 or 2 Timothy 3:16.

If because of the image before men a man chooses not to acknowledge when he is wrong (again, contrast with David the King and Nathan) then he is showing to the discerning who he really is. God makes war with the arrogant.

When there is no fear of the Lord the expression of arrogance comes out clearly. Jesus Christ himself said, "For everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."

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Religion / Re: Apostle Suleman Attacks Apostle Paul by sagenaija: 1:42pm On Feb 21
‭‭2 Timothy 3:16 NIV‬‬
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
Religion / Re: Apostle Suleman Attacks Apostle Paul by sagenaija: 7:37pm On Feb 20
jesusjnr2020:
Christians behaving like the Pharisees about Jesus exposing man-made doctrines and traditions in the church isn't surprising.

I hope they don't end up in hell as a result though as the unrepentant Pharisees because the flesh profits nothing but death.

It's the Spirit that gives life.

That's why we emphasize the preaching of the Gospels of Jesus instead of the Bible.

God bless.

Did you listen to the passage he gave for Peter's rebuttal of Paul? Is that what that passage really says?
So, to you, once those some "highly esteem" say anything their words should be taken as gospel truth?
You have the gospel of Jesus different from the Bible? Interesting! Very interesting!

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Religion / Apostle Suleman Attacks Apostle Paul by sagenaija: 9:53pm On Feb 19
Apostle Suleman Attacks Apostle Paul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHtRsIvbNnI?si=D1Iyh8PeGkbBAAn9
Apostle Suleman claims that Jesus told him that what Apostle Paul wrote were not from him(Jesus Christ). He also said that the Apostle Peter warned people against Apostle Paul.
Suleman said he cannot criticize or correct Pastor Adeboye, Kumuyi, Chris BUT he do same to the great Apostle Paul. What an irony!
Has he (Suleman) thought for one second what the implication of these his words means? If Apostle Paul who wrote more half of the New Testament was wrong then is Suleman telling us to jettison the New Testament and rely on the 21st-century "revelation" he (Suleman) receives from the Lord Jesus Christ?
Where exactly did these men come from?

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Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 10:46pm On Jan 28
MaxInDHouse:


God wants His people to know their future because it matters to them.
The Scripture clearly show all that God wants his people to know about the future.
Religion / Re: Saudi Arabia Approves Sale And Consumption Of Alcohol by sagenaija: 10:43pm On Jan 28
Lukuluku69:


Lol

I can see that you have quit crying over Hagia Sophia.

For your info, the Prophet did not take any new wife after the Restriction on 4 wives came. And if you must wail about wives, Abraham add 2, then added Keturah after Sarah and Hajar passed on. Moses had 2, David had more and Solomon had how many?

If Jehovah did reprimand them, why would an Idiat as you do?


Which one of those you mentioned was a caravan raider, pedophile, warmonger, slave owner, had more wives and sex slaves like Mohamed, the best example of Islam?
Religion / Re: Saudi Arabia Approves Sale And Consumption Of Alcohol by sagenaija: 9:12am On Jan 26
SIRTeee15:


More, lie lie lukuluku69
The killing of asma bin marwat

The scholars are unanimously agreed that a Muslim who insults the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) becomes a Kaafir and an apostate who is to be executed. This consensus was narrated by more than one of the scholars, such as Imaam Ishaaq ibn Raahawayh, Ibn al-Mundhir, al-Qaadi ‘Iyaad, al-Khattaabi and others. (Al-Saarim al-Maslool, 2/13-16)

Asma bint Marwan wrote a poem against Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasalam) insulting him, Upon hearing the poem, Muhammad (Sallallahu alihi wa sallam) decided to have her executed.

Ibn Sa’d’s Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir describes the death of Asma bint Marwan:

“Then (occurred) the Sariyyah of Umayr ibn adi Ibn Kharashah al-Khatmi against Asma Bint Marwan, of Banu Umayyah Ibn Zayd, when five nights had remained from the month of Ramadan, in the beginning of the nineteenth month from the Hijrah of the apostle of Allah. Asma was the wife of Yazid Ibn Zayd Ibn Hisn al-Khatmi. She used to revile Islam, offend the Prophet and instigate the (people) against him. She composed verses.
When the apostle heard what she had said, he said, "Who will rid me of Marwan's daughter?" `Umayr b. `Ady al-Khatami, who was with him, heard him, and that very night he went to her house and killed her.

Umayr Ibn Adi came to her in the night and entered her house. Her children were sleeping around her. There was one whom she was suckling. He searched her with his hand because he was blind, and separated the child from her. He thrust his sword in her chest till it pierced up to her back. Then he offered the morning prayers with the Prophet at al-Medina. The apostle of Allah said to him: “Have you slain the daughter of Marwan?” He said: “Yes. Is there something more for me to do?” He [Muhammad] said: “No. Two goats will butt together about her.
This was the word that was first heard from the apostle of Allah. The apostle of Allah called him Umayr, “Basir” (the seeing).

Waiting for lululuku69 to respond. When you tell them this is Islam they cry "Show us!” When you show them from their books they begin to go into the " magic of reinterpretation" of their books.
Islam has always presented itself as what it is really not. They say it is a religion of peace. You will discover that they actually HATE every other person and are more EAGER to fight than pursue peace. They say Mohamed is the BEST of example. You look at his life and see a caravan raider, pedophile, warmonger, slave owner, had more wives and sex slaves than the koran prescribes for any Moslem, etc, etc. And you ask "What is the best of example here to be followed?” They have been sold a dummy and have accepted it hook line and sinker.
Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 8:51am On Jan 26
MaxInDHouse:

God's people want to know what the future holds for mankind in general not some greedy form of prophecies about personal goals!
It shouldn't be about what God's people want to know. It should be what God wants his people to know. It is the issue of personal wants that leads many to seek fortune-telling in the name of prophecies.
Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 7:05pm On Jan 21
MaxInDHouse:

So you're saying true disciples of Christ don't meet at all for worship shey? smiley
They will simply not be accepting the words of those who give fake New Year prophecies. At the end of the day seeking to know the future leads people away from trusting in God. They will simply be putting their hope in those so-called prophecies. The focus then shifts from God to man or a thing.
Religion / Re: Why Were So Many Christians Deceived By TB Joshua? by sagenaija: 6:57pm On Jan 21
To start with majority of Christians today are gullible. They are easily taken in by WHATEVER is sold to them in the name of Christianity. They NEVER bother to check whether such things align with the Bible or not.
Just tell them so and so chapter of the Bible and verse so and so says "You will be like God" say 'And they will all shout 'Amen!' If only they checked out that portion of the Bible to then discover that it was the DEVIL talking and that that has nothing to do with God's statement in the first place.
So-called "men of God" today, just pick ANY verse or portion of Scripture and TWIST it into whatever they want, and the gullible followers and listeners all shout in acknowledgment of them. The listeners and followers have either become too lazy to check what they hear against the word of God or have simply accepted the LIE that all comes from their "men of God" must be the truth and nothing else.
This is majorly what has led us into the DIVINE PUNISHMENT we are in today as a nation. God's people have turned away into a"WICKED" way and they are refusing to repent from it as 2 Chronicles 7:14 demands in order for us to have HEALING as a nation.

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Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 8:41am On Jan 11
MaxInDHouse:


The highlighted word "they are" differs from "he or she is" meaning it's a group of people or organization (not single individual) working towards something very important: God's will.
So like the first century disciples called by the people of Antioch "CHRISTIANS" {Act 11:26} they are well ORGANIZED. 1 Corinthians 14:33, 40
Do you know them today? smiley

They will certainly not be following pastors giving fake new year prophecies.
Religion / Re: Praying In Tongues - The Most Powerful Prayer In The Universe! by sagenaija: 8:38am On Jan 11
There is no single place in the Bible where we are told to "pray in tongues". Not one.
Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 9:19pm On Jan 09
MaxInDHouse:


I agree with you that Christians do fail even the apostles erred in some of their decisions and they had to go back to what Jesus taught them for thorough meditation.
However they will stand out for one unique reason: The doing of God's will!
Unlike all other religions only the Christians as a body can unitedly do the will of God that's why Jesus said about them:

“You are the light of the world. A city cannot be hid when located on a mountain. People light a lamp and set it, not under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. Likewise, let your light shine before men, so that they may see your fine works and give glory to your Father who is in the heavens" Matthew 5:14-16

This isn't referring to individuals found in different religions claiming Christians otherwise Jesus won't say their light will shine and they will be noticed globally, you and i know that there is no individual who is noticed globally than movies and music stars but when it comes to a congregation or assembly or group or organization then we can say they're shinning because in every nation people will know them and their group as being unique.

So do you know such a group?

They are the "chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light."
1 Peter 2:9
Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 10:07am On Jan 09
MaxInDHouse:


No you haven't because religionists around are saying the same thing and it's like some saying you are evil while you are also saying the same about them but if you can present a group of people practicing something unique that will save you all the debate all you just need to do is quote what God said and leave observers to see how this group is WORKING to achieve it! Matthew 5:14-16

Regarding the highlighted please explain what these CHRISTIANS are doing here:

While he was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples approached him privately, saying: “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things" Matthew 24:3

"But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here" 2Timothy 3:1

"For there will be a period of time when they will not put up with the wholesome teaching, but according to their own desires, they will surround themselves with teachers to have their ears tickled. They will turn away from listening to the truth and give attention to false stories"

"Furthermore, the world is passing away and so is its desire, but the one who does the will of God remains forever" 1John 2:17


Are these people not CHRISTIANS?
Are they not PEEPING into the future?


Christians can do the wrong things. When we talk about sin or sinning it means walking contrary to what God wants. That is why confession is talked about in Scripture. In short, Christians do fail.
Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 8:18am On Jan 08
MaxInDHouse:


What FRUIT did Satan and his agents have as explained by Jesus?

"You are from your father the Devil, and you wish to do the desires of your father. That one was a murderer when he began, and he did not stand fast in the truth, because truth is not in him. When he speaks the lie, he speaks according to his own disposition, because he is a liar and the father of the lie." John 8:44

So according to Jesus the FRUIT Satan promote among his agents is killing one another and lying to one another.


Now who are those that aren't killing one another as prophesied in the Bible book of Isaiah 2:2-4?
Jesus said the greatest commandment is LOVE God and neighbours {Mark 12:28-31} that's to say true worshipers of God don't support killing one another because they are brothers in faith! John 13:34-35


One person can't be addressed as "PEOPLE" so God's people must be united in their line of thought and judgment so they don't fight to kill their fellow believers. John 17:22 compare to 1Corinthians 1:10; Ephesians 4:3

So who are they? As they're bearing the fruit of LOVE, JOY and PEACE in their gathering! Galatians 5:22 smiley

I believe that I addressed them in my response - who the people of God, the fruits and how they can be judged and more importantly that there is no biblical mandate for the Christian to seek to be peeping into the future.
Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 8:08am On Jan 08
Dtruthspeaker:


Lovers of lies must follow the giver of lies.
Indeed lovers of lies follow purveyors of lies.
Religion / Re: Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 4:35pm On Jan 07
MaxInDHouse:


Who are God's people called by his name?
How can innocent individuals identify them?
All pastors are claiming original so who has the TRUE New Year Prophesies?

Nobody will admit that the spirit of God isn't working with him or her so how can we know the true prophets since all of them are good in quoting the Bible?
Today anyone who believes in Jesus Christ as saviour becomes part of God's people.
That relationship with Christ makes a person a part of God's people - 1 Peter 2:9-10.

Nowhere in the Bible does God support New Year prophecies.

Jesus said, "By their fruits, you shall know them". Using the scriptures to weigh what they present or preach will reveal the real from the fake; the true from the false.
Religion / Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies? by sagenaija: 8:34pm On Jan 06
Why Keep Following Pastors Giving Fake New Year Prophecies?

The failure of the prophecies of many of the very popular so-called "men of God" is well known and well documented. That these men failed clear scriptural position is evident. The fact that many of them even make up stories as to why their prophecies fail is also known. That many of these prophecies both on personal and national levels have led to incalculable disasters is equally generally recognized. Why then do people keep following these people? Even Ghana, recognizing that all is not well with all these prophecies placed a "ban on what she called misleading New Year prophecies and the havoc they are capable of precipitating."

A major conclusion one can come to is that the followers enjoy the charade. They are fascinated by the razzmatazz even where it goes in clear violation of God's position. Like the Jews of Jesus' time even when they are being told that they are under bondage they insist that they "have never been slaves of anyone." John 8:33. Like them they seek no freedom from the bondage they are in. They relish in it.

In Deuteronomy 18, God expressly forbids wanting to peep into the future. The future is to be left to God while the believer trusts him on a moment-by-moment basis. When the believer chooses to "know" tomorrow what is then the need to trust God for it? Of course, for a generation that has been taught that they are "gods," fortune-telling wouldn't seem anything strange. It would just be an additional "benefit" of being on the godlevel.

What these so-called " men of God" and those who are enthralled by them are doing is engaging in the "wicked ways" God asked his people to turn away from in 2 Chronicles 7:14. Any wonder then why the church in Nigeria and anywhere that follows the same trend has little or no impact on the land but is rather losing ground? The clear word of God has been substituted with philosophies of men at best or doctrines of demons at worst.

Instead of seeing the darkening clouds the church is still taking the position of "nothing spoil”. Like Israel was told by false prophets that " nothing spoil", they won't go into exile as a discipline from God. Today's "men of God" are telling us the same - all is well. We are moving from "one level of glory to another". Unfortunately, they are the ones living posh lifestyles as the glory is departing from the church.

When the majority of the Church chooses to go its own way we can only expect more DIVINE DISCIPLINE. The one who controls history metes out discipline of all kinds like he did to Judah in 2 Chronicles 15. The Bible said, " God was troubling them with every kind of distress." Despite what today's "men of God" may say God is still in charge of blessing or disciplining nations. Where the 'salt of the earth' in that nation fails, we can expect nothing short of God's strong hand of discipline on our nation. This accounts for all the contradictions we experience as a nation: Where despite the resources to make our nation great are available we still experience shortages and lack. If God's people who are called by his name do not turn in the right direction to him, we can only expect more woes.
Religion / Re: The Truth About Ramadan by sagenaija: 10:12pm On Apr 02, 2023
Now imagine having two Thanksgiving dinners per day every day for an entire month and calling it fasting. Imagine gorging yourself with food until you almost pass out multiple times per day over and over again day after day while you announce to the world ”See how devout I am. I'm fasting!" Strange use of the word fasting, isn't it?

Ramadan fasting is what we might call trans-fasting. It's feasting that identifies as fasting. As such our Muslim friends are to be accorded all the rights and privileges of the lgbtq community. Which means that the rest of us have to agree with them that shoveling giants plates of food into their mouths is indeed fasting.
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Religion / The Truth About Ramadan by sagenaija: 9:07pm On Mar 26, 2023
The Truth About Ramadan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8DnIm1FkF4
By: David Wood

Well, it's that time of year again and as you can see I'm fasting, Islam style.

When most people think of fasting they think of not eating. They think of abstaining from food. But in Islam AKA opposite world, fasting means gorging yourself with food multiple times per day. I guess you could say that Mohamed's followers are abstaining in a weird sense during Ramadan. They're abstaining from not gorging themselves with endless piles of delicious food.

Islamic fasting is what we would ordinarily call feasting. The closest thing non-Muslims have to Ramadan in the U.S. is Thanksgiving dinner. That's our big meal of the year. But Ramadan on for a month and they have two gigantic meals per day. Imagine having two Thanksgiving dinners per day every day for an entire month. Pretty gross, right? Pure gluttony.
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