“But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son…to redeem those who were under the law that we might receive the adoption as sons.” Gal.4:4-5. The coming of the Son of God into the world was timely on God’s program. Although the occasion itselfwas a […]
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We have all sinned and come short of the Glory of God. But God, the Father, sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, to be our advocate and satisfy that judgment for those who believe in Him. If you truly believe and trust in your heart, and receive Jesus alone as your Savior, declaring, “Jesus is Lord,” you will be saved and spend eternity with God in heaven.
Living the Christian life is not an easy life and not for the faint hearted either. It’s a road laden with never ending problems as we see in 1 Peter 5:8 which says “Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” But with the support and the love of Jesus we can overcome any life problems.
The Jonah in Us
He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from […]
Read MoreRadical Obedience to God’s Word Is What True Faith Is All About
All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, … (Heb. 11:13). A braham is called the father of FAITH for a good reason. God told him to leave his people […]
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The Meaning of the Godhead “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Gen.1:1. “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created them; male and female He created them” Gen.1:26-27. […]
Read MoreMy Sad Story With A Good Ending
Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, (Gen. 1:26). I was created a perfect man by my Father, God, and was gifted with a perfect woman called Eve, who became my wife. We lived in a paradise called Eden and managed the whole estate called ‘The Earth.’ […]
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Who Is Jesus Christ? “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands. Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not […]
Read MoreWhy Are Christians Imposing Their Beliefs and Morality on Others?
As postmodernity and humanism take center stage, Christians, especially in nations that were once majority Christian are frequently accused of imposing their values or beliefs on others. Such accusations are unheard of in countries that deny their citizens freedom of religion. Morality is defined as “Standards about what is right, […]
Read MoreOnly God Can Bring Good Out of Bad
But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many (Rom. 5:15). The plight of humanity […]
Read MoreWhy Pay for Something That Is Free?
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Mat. 11:28, 29 If you are alive and engaged […]
Read MoreGod Does Not Play Foolery
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Ps. 14:1a Chambers dictionary defines a fool as someone without wisdom, judgment, or sense. An excellent example of a fool using our verse for today is someone who denies the existence of God despite the glaring evidence before him or […]
Read MoreBefore You Break A Tradition
He (Peter) said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean.” Acts 10:28 Tradition is a “long-established belief or custom” impacting how […]
Read MoreBut I Thought Love Was a Voluntary Act?
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” John 13:34 The command to love seems like an oxymoron. Even the Bible in 1 Corinthians 13, translated in the Living Bible and The Message, says that love “does not […]
Read MoreThe Simplicity Of A Fervent Prayer
by †Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo First Sunday Prayer on June 4 And First Tuesday Prayer And Fasting For Revival on June 6, 2023 The American Dictionary defines the word “fervent” as “showing strong and sincere feelings or beliefs.” The synonyms include ardent, devout, earnest, heartfelt. To be fervent is to display […]
Read MorePastoral Letter – Fruit of The Spirit: The Evidence of a Spirit-Filled Life
by†Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels, but have not love, I have become a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries […]
Read MoreWhy God Blesses People
by Rev. Sunday Bwanhot May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Ps. 67:1-2 To bless someone is to pronounce what you desire for that person. Jacob and Moses […]
Read MoreAbigail, A Woman Like None Other
by Rev. Sunday Bwanhot Please forgive your servant’s offense, for the Lord will certainly make a lasting dynasty for my master … Let no wrongdoing be found in you as long as you live. 1Sam. 25:28 Abigail wowed David by the display of the many attributes she had. Read 1 […]
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