Jesus answered and said to him ”Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” ”Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” Jn.3:3,5. Now as He […]
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PASTORAL LETTER: Exposition of ECWA Articles of Faith and Practice. What Do You Know About the Angels?
“So He (the LORD) drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way to guard the way to the tree of life.Gen.3:24.”. When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying” Arise, take […]
Read MorePASTORAL LETTER: Introducing Spiritual Formation
Moses said to the LORD, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but You have not let me know whom You will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name, and you have found favor with Me.’ If You are pleased with me, teach me […]
Read MorePASTORAL LETTER: The Meaning of ECWA 2024 Theme – For the Vision Is Yet for An Appointed Time Hab 2:3
“FOR THE VISION IS YET FOR AN APPOINTED TIME; BUT AT THE END IT WILL SPEAK, AND IT WILL NOT LIE, THOUGH IT TARRIES, WAIT FOR IT; BECAUSE IT WILL SURELY COME, IT WILL NOT TARRY.” HAB.2:3. It was hardly “luck” or coincidence. Such was not in my mind […]
Read MorePASTORAL LETTER: Embracing The Authority of The Scriptures
EXPOSITION OF ECWA ARTICLES OF FAITH AND PRACTICE “And God spoke all these words, saying: I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.” Exo.20:1-2. “ Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.” Ps.119:89. “Thus […]
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GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT “The earth was without form, and void; and the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” Gen.1:2. “ The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4. “ The Spirit of […]
Read MoreHow God Prepared the World for The Coming of His Son
“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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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. […]
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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 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 MorePastoral Letter: Experiencing The Power That Raised Christ From The Dead
by†Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo “…And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” Acts 4:31. “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52. “Walk in the Spirit.” Gal.5:16. “Be filled with the Spirit.” Eph.5:18. Introduction The […]
Read MorePastoral Letter: Understanding the Gifts of The Holy Spirit – Part Seven
by†Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo A HISTORICAL SURVEY OF TONGUE-SPEAKING (GLOSSOLALIA) CHURCH HISTORY As indicated in the last letter, this segment is indebted to Dr. Robert Gromacki’s book, The Modern Tongues Movement. THE POST APOSTOLIC FATHERS TO THE NICENE PERIOD (100-325 AD) It seems appropriate to begin this survey with a sincere […]
Read MorePastoral Letter: Understanding the Gifts of The Holy Spirit – Part Six
by†Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. For to one is given …by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles…to another different kinds of tongues, to another […]
Read MorePastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Five
by†Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. For to one is given …by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles…to another different kinds of tongues, to another […]
Read MorePastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Four
by†Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo “Having then gifts according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with […]
Read MorePastoral Letter: Prayer – A Mystery Known and Unknown
by Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo ” Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed. The motion of a hidden fire, that trembles the breast.”- James Montgomery “We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties”. Oswald Chambers. ” Prayers don’t have to be long or eloquent They […]
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