“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue”—2Peter 1:3 The word ‘virtue’ as used in the opening text above, is translated from the Greek word, ‘arete’; properly meaning, manliness or valour. That is […]
Read More“Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called; and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified”—Romans 8:30 “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and […]
Read More“For by one offering he has perfected forever them that are sanctified”—Hebrews 10:14 From the above scripture, the word of God tells us that the Lord Jesus Christ has perfected us forever by the offering of his life on the cross. The word of God above says, he has “perfected” (past tense). It does not […]
Read More“Be you therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and has given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling fragrance”-Ephesians 5:1-2 From the above scripture, the Lord instructs us to walk in love as Christ also has loved […]
Read MoreA few months ago, as we attended the funeral of my sister in law’s husband’s father, a renowned gospel musician was invited. She ministered gloriously. But a few weeks after the funeral, as I visited my sister in law and her husband, we got discussing about the funeral and the expenses… As we chatted along, […]
Read More“Grace be to you and peace, from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ”—Ephesians 1:2-3 The above opening text tells us clearly that God has blessed us (all Christians) […]
Read More“For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God” Ephesians 2:8 The major essence of God’s gift of righteousness or justification is eternal salvation. From scriptures, we understand that the major salvation of God through the Lord Jesus Christ is salvation from sin and its […]
Read MoreChristians are on two polar extreme concerning praying against the devil, his agents and works. On one extreme, some Christians begin and end their prayers, with almost all their prayer points against the devil and his works. There is little or no time spent in worshipping and praising God; praying for other people and good […]
Read More“For our citizenship is in heaven; from which also we look for the savior, the Lord Jesus Christ: who shall change our humble body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working by which he is able even to subdue all things unto himself”—Philippians 3:20-21 The word ‘citizenship’ in […]
Read MoreMany a church leader is of the opinion that a full-time Pastor or any other ministry gift, should not work or engage in any personal business. These include those just starting up a church, with very few members and those who are called to public evangelism. I have discussed and debated this issue with a […]
Read MoreRecently, as I visited a woman I usually minister to, she told me she had a challenge in her left leg, that won’t let her move even the shortest distance. She said it was diagnosed as arthritis. Then as I talked with her, we got to a point where she asked; “Why would God allow […]
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