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charlsecy:
Grammar things.

It is Christmas period.


OP not absolutely correct, but a sort of ignorant or overzealous.


I think your post was typed in the ink of ignorance and/or overzealousnes. When does abbreviation become sinful?

I think you are not properly informed about the "X" sometimes used in place of "Christ."

The "X" is taken from the Greek word "Χριστός." The English word "Christ " was translated from "Χριστός."

Xtian and Xmas, for examples, are mere abbreviations, and are not in any way related to the mathematical unknown "x."


Be informed from the blue-coloured words above.
Meanwhile, in which language does the letter "X" stands for bad?

I share the sentiment of the OP. You contradicted yourself by saying that a word represents an alphabet . Even in English it is the other way round, B as in Ball, not Ball as in B. X which is an alphabet in Greek and never stands for Christ.
Thanks so much OP

kelvinili:
The “X” is actually indicating the Greek letter “Chi”, which is short for the Greek , meaning “Christ”.

That wasn't true. I studied Greek. Chi which is represented by our x does not stand for Jesus. You can check online

Sometimes, you need to be like David. He encouraged himself in the Lord.
Suicide is not justified. You can share your burden with someone you can trust

Lagos State Governor has a lot to do. He should please wake up!

May God save this nation from this wicked act. Amen

LEGALAide:
that's what I'm talking about.
Tired because you've got no point.
Did you even back your point with any biblical authority?
Smh.

Tired because no point? Nope. It was because you failed to see the reason with others
What you are holding is a POISONOUS THEOLOGY!
What other authority do you expect after quoting the Scripture?

LEGALAide:
brother you are wrong again.
You keep quoting a particular part of the Bible where a set of people were told not to take wine.
You forget that that's not how to argue reasonably.
The Bible said John the Baptist should not take wine for instance.
Why? Because he is a Nazarene.
The Bible also said John doesn't shave his hair.
Do you shave your hair?
The fact that a Nazarene shouldn't take wine doesn't mean it's a sin for anyone to take wine.
[b]If not leaving hair on your head is a sin.
Every sin, the Bible categorically calls it a sin.
[/b]No inference or blind argument needed.
If alcohol is a sin it couldn't have entered Timothy's stomach at all; for any reason whatsoever.
Just like saying fornication is a sin, but someone can fornicate for his stomach.

When was the first time I was wrong?
I have only quoted a single verse that got you so infuriated
Can you present your basis of reasoning?
Your inference that what is not acceptable is sin is a means of justifying the already preconceived notion of yours
You know that you did not not exegete all you did was to run to and fro through the scripture to support your view
why should your forget that proper understanding of any text involves looking at the Historical, Cultural, contextual issues etc.
You know the one who run to and fro in the book of Job
Anyway I am appalled by your usage of words on people comment on this thread
Each of us will give account of what we uttered.
Think before you type

LEGALAide:
brother you are wrong again.
You keep quoting a particular part of the Bible where a set of people were told not to take wine.
You forget that that's not how to argue reasonably.
The Bible said John the Baptist should not take wine for instance.
Why? Because he is a Nazarene.
The Bible also said John doesn't shave his hair.
Do you shave your hair?
The fact that a Nazarene shouldn't take wine doesn't mean it's a sin for anyone to take wine.
If not leaving hair on your head is a sin.
Every sin, the Bible categorically calls it a sin.
No inference or blind argument needed.
If alcohol is a sin it couldn't have entered Timothy's stomach at all; for any reason whatsoever.
Just like saying fornication is a sin, but someone can fornicate for his stomach.

I could see that you are blinded by a myopic view which only you sees sense in it. I leave you to your thoughts

LEGALAide:
it is clear that a "little" wine is good for you.
Anything done in moderation ( I mean any good thing, because wine is good) ain't bad.
Take little food, good.
Take a spoon too many, gluttony!

@OP here is my disagreement: As you will remember that Aaronic priesthood which metamorphosed into Levitical priesthood does not not allow for wine. (See Leviticus 10: 19) You need to study more why God killed the two sons of Aaron. More importantly Christ has redeemed us as Kings and Priest according to the Epistle of Peter. Except you can show me clearly from the Scripture where priests are allowed to drink wine. I completely disagree with you. Your position is to justify drinking. You and I know that in exegesis principle of Hermeneutics must fully come to play. Let us be careful of what we suggest to people

Scintillating credentials, great work. Keep it up!

The recent happenings in Lagos State got me curious and I want to ask; has Lagos stopped working? Yes, thank God Lagos is paying her workers salaries but my observation is based on the fact that the road constructions started by the Government of BRF are currently abandoned. Please add to the list of seemingly abandon roads by Governor Ambode and let us get their attention. Thanks
1. Palmgrove to Bariga Road.

ceejay80s:
When 99% of the pastors are evil, wetin make u think say if u dey ur house and pray ,God no go answer? I don't need them, they are not better than me, most of them are just there enriching dem selves

Ceejay. Here is my point: I did not say that all Pastors are saints or that all pastor are called of God. But to miss the church because of the failure of some Pastors would not be an excuse before God. What about those pastors who have been faithful to God in the ministry for several decades? More importantly, discipleship and fellowship best take place in a church setting. You need to go back Bro.

ceejay80s:
This is the reason I don't go to church any more, since I registered on nairaland in 2006 , only 10% of religious news are good the rest 90% are discouraging news , both christians and Muslims, na him one girl wey visit me almost wan bite me becos I dey give am reason why I no dey go church, I pity those wey dey spend their last kobo on pastors ,
Today u go hear say pastor dey bury 3 year old boy ,tomorrow u go hear say pastor dey involve in kidnapping, another news go say pastor hide guns for armed robbers inside alter another pastor in tomorrow's news go dey sleep with almost all the women wey come for his deliverance, and una want me to go waste my time inside church or mosque to listen to person wey I even holy pass, shebi na dis same naland I read pastor wey rape somebody?

If Pastor is the reason we go to church, then we miss the purpose of the church. A pastor is only a representative of God. We go to Church to worship God and God alone. I advise you go back to church.

CHARLESTON, S.C., June 18 (Reuters) - Nine people were killed when a white gunman entered a historic African-American church in Charleston, South Carolina, and opened fire, the city's police chief said on Thursday.

One other person was wounded and taken to a hospital, Chief Gregory Mullen told reporters about four hours after the shooting on Wednesday evening.

Describing the shooting as a hate crime, Mullen said: "It is unfathomable that somebody in today's society would walk into a church when people are having a prayer meeting and take their lives."

Worshippers embrace following a group prayer across the street from the scene of a shooting in Charleston, S.C., June 17, 2015,

He also said that an all-clear had been sounded after an earlier bomb threat in the area of the church.

(Reporting By Harriet McLeod in Charleston; Writing by Frank McGurty; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore)

This is a developing news story. Reuters' previous version follows:

CHARLESTON, S.C., June 17 (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire on Wednesday evening at a historic African-American church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, and was still at large, a U.S. police official said, but there were no immediate confirmed reports of casualties.

The suspect was described as a 21-year-old white man wearing a sweatshirt, jeans and boots, Charleston police said in a message on Twitter.

Police stand outside the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Charleston, S.C.
© David Goldman Police stand outside the Emanuel AME Church following a shooting Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Charleston, S.C.
Charleston Police Department spokesman Charles Francis said the shooting occurred at the Emanuel AME Church around 9 p.m. local time (0100 GMT). He had no information on victims.

A bomb threat was later reported near the scene of the church shooting, Charleston County Sheriff's Office spokesman Eric Watson said. People who were gathered in the area were told by police to move back.

A police chaplain was present at the scene of the shooting, and a helicopter with a searchlight hovered overhead as officers combed through the area.

A group of several men stood in a circle in front of a hotel near the church. "We pray for the families, they've got a long road ahead of them," Reverend James Johnson, a local civil rights activist, said during the impromptu prayer service.

Police took a man with a backpack and a camera into custody, but later said they were still searching for a suspect in the shooting, television station WCIV reported.

Local broadcaster WCSC reported the FBI was on the scene. The FBI could not be reached immediately for comment.

The website for the church said it has one of the largest and oldest black congregations in the region. It was built in 1891 and is considered a historically significant building, according to the National Park Service.

The church is led by the Reverend Clementa Pinckney, who also serves in the state senate, according to the church's website.

(Additional reporting by Randall Hill in Charleston, S.C., Alex Dobuzinskis in Los Angeles and Curtis Skinner in San Francisco,; Editing by Ken Wills and Paul Tait)

source: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/gunman-kills-nine-people-in-south-carolina-church-shooting-police-say/ar-AAbKtKj?ocid=BDT3DHP

Aftermath of the 2915 presidential poll, ...

Woged2005:
Long distance relationship is not easy and not meant for everyone. But let's not make it look like it's impossible. After all aren't some ladies successfully married to career soldiers and diplomats who are always on the move and may not come back in one piece? There couple who see and live in the same house yet and miles distant apart because it's fight everyday. Despite living together they still cheat on each other. A cheat is a cheat and should not justify it.

1. With social media and real-time communication via FB, Skype, Facetime, Whatsapp, people in long-distance relationship have learned to stay in touch and close the gap.

2. Planned vacations: Rotate visits. During his vacations he visits you, and during yours you visit him. Make good use of the time and not fighting and quarreling.

3. Finally, plan to collapse the distance. With time plan to live together. Let the separation only be temporary may while he's looking for a better accommodation, or trying to file papers for his wife. Knowing that the desperation is only temporary only helps to reduce the frustration.

Thanks so much

helen4:
Well it really depend on the level of their trust and understanding. When hubby got a job in another city, we both agreed for him to go cos of the financial advantage of it. But looking at what we're sacrificing I'll say it doesn't worth it. We communicate very well but the big gap is there at times i just wish he was there when i got back from work and no one to talk to (no kid yet). I assume the role of hubby and wifey now. We are weekends couple now sat and sundays. I'll say it's not the best to be apart from one's partner in any circumstances. What keeps us going is that we understand and trust each other.

Thanks for your comment I pray that God bless your family with children soonest and continue to uphold your family.

flinton:
Staying apart from your spouse is a recipe for disaster especially for young couples, I'v never bin an advocate of distant relationships

Thanks. We cannot deny the fact that it is unavoidable in some instances...and it isn't all such marriages that break.

Recently, I heard a story of how a family broke up. The husband was in Abuja and the wife was in Oyo state.
They thought that because they trusted themselves, their marriage could not break. The husband
committed adultery with an illiterate lady in Abuja and wanted to marry her...
For couples living in different locations can you please share with readers
what do you miss most while away from your partner?
How do you cope while away from each other?
What measure do you take to safeguard your family from breaking up?
What reasons keep you apart?
What effects does it have on your marriage?
Your response could save a family from breaking. Thank you

"...There are multiple legitimate causes for the muslim and in my opinion, a muslim should dedicate himself to one legitimate cause at least..." CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS IN THE LIGHT OF WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH IN OUR COUNTRY?

More than once last week, I loaded N200 on my MTN and their promise that
I have the same value to use during the weekend each time, Sunday in particular
I believed them and made calls on Sunday, the first call was actually removed
from the bonus credit for the weekend, but to my dismay, they swoop on
my credit for the next call and it was clear to me. NEVER TRUST THEM.

Does anyone has the same experience?

It is so painful because this is preventable.
Why on earth would you go on water without a
life jacket?
Sometimes it is good to say
NO to assignments that are life threatening.

May God give the families the fortitude to bear
this great loss.

Matt 19:9
"And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife,
except it be for fornication, and shall marry another,
committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is
put away doth commit adultery". KJV

The word of God permits divorce in this case

God hates divorce.
Love covers multitude of sin.

Your action will be determined by your love.

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tundeoladunni..com
CHRIST is my Central message.
Your comment is desired.

OMG! This is a terrible news.
To them no more pains but rest
to their families, May God give
them the fortitude to bear the loss.
To the Government, enough of talking
action is required. To us all, Prayer
and vigilance. So sad.

Okija_juju: And your point is?

Drinking & smoking is a part of the 11th commandment. . . . . So when Jesus drank, changed water to wine and gave us the command to drink in remembrance of him, He sinned, manufactured a sinful drink and commaneded future generation to sin in his remembrance. . . . Is that what you are saying sir?!

My point is clear : RUN AWAY FROM EVERY APPEARANCES OF EVIL
Do not drink, do not smoke.

Effect of wine - Mr. Noah in Gen 9:21 And he drank of the wine,
and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.
The instruction- Eph 5:18 And be not drunk with wine,
wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Why?- 1 Cor 6:9-10 Know ye not that the unrighteous
shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither
fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate,
nor abusers of themselves with mankind,10 Nor thieves, nor covetous,
nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
For those who think otherwise- Prov 31:6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish...

For those who argued that there is no specific reference to
this in the Bible, There is neither any reference to
‘do not stay on the road when a vehicle is coming’, yet you run,
why? It is because it is part of the ‘11th commandment’.
You have sense to run away from an oncoming vehicle.
You should have sense to run away from everything that
is ungodly whether you are told or not.

2buff: No-one's example. Stop focusing on what men are doing/wearing/carrying.
Why dwell on the non-essential?

All you people with this backward mindset, so if you are in a tough situation and God sends one of His servants to you to help you and he is wearing jeans and he brings out his phone to read the scripture he received for your comfort, you are telling me that you will instantly discount him because he does not look like this....

https://comps.canstockphoto.com/can-stock-photo_csp6200740.jpg
My people are just too materialistic for my liking. Unable to perceive past the glitter and slaves to what they see and what they have accepted as reliable stereotypes.
Pardon my seeming outburst, but you just seem like you need to have a better understanding of the faith you are in.
Always look out for the inner-meaning, the inner-purpose, the working of the Spirit of God regardless of medium... not the outer or apparent, otherwise that is the beginning of being an easily deceived elect in these end-times.

You might think I am babbling in that last paragraph, but what I am saying there ties in more than you know.

You missed the points entirely. I choose to leave you to your own thinking/reasoning...

2buff: So have you not seen a laptop before?
Help me understand why this is so distracting?

2buff
How does it look like when you
just display you laptop on the
Pulpit? Do you think that preachers
like ADEBOYE, GBILE AKANNI,
KUMUYI, STEVE AKINOLA do not have
one. Sure they have but they
tend to avoid anything that
would distract. Whose example
would you follow?

I love your courage to apologise. Sincerely,
I do not see anything wrong with reading the
Bible from your phone. Though some people
distract us by putting big laptop on the
Lectern/pulpit while preaching. You impress me with
your maturity.

Why are some people making some funny comments here!
I do not understand.

When Muslim wakes you up with their sound from their loudspeakers at 5am,
no peace was disturbed?  Nigerians are tolerant which is a good virtue.

When we flew to Turkey. Right inside the Plane we sang praises to our God
who took us there safely. Mind you, Turkey is more Islamic.

No one can force you to believe on the Lord Jesus Christ but it is safer for you
to listen to whatever speech that is been made. You could gain something even
from the person you considered to be a Dumb Fool.

Lest I forget, your salvation is dependent on the gospel. So I advise
you not only to listen with rapt attention but to respond to the call of God.

I preach often in buses. I am grateful to God who had saved someone when
I preached even in the Bus. May be God will use me to save you whenever
we enter the same bus, I am looking ahead to see you saved.