The Ten Commandment
The first four commandment deals with man’s duty to God his creator whereas the last six commandment has to with man’s responsibilities to his fellow man.
The first commandment prohibits idolatry. There is only one God, the true God and He alone should be worshipped. Exodus 20:1-3, Deuteronomy 5:7.
The second commandment forbids image worship or the use of images in worship. God wants the exclusive affection and loyalty of His people. Spiritual infidelity is not tolerated. Exodus 20:4-6, Deuteronomy 5:8-10
The third commandment deals with reverence for God’s name. The use of God’s name in swearing, cursing, fake worship, divination and blasphemy. Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11
The fourth commandment is divine direction to keep the Sabbath day holy. A day of rest, the Lord’s day. Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15
The fifth commandment concerned reverence for parents. This is the first commandment with a blessing. Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16 Ephesians 6:1-3
The sixth commandment is a prohibition of murder in any form; whether by abortion, suicide (self murder), sorcery, violence, poisoning or revenge. Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17.
The seventh commandment forbids adultery. All forms of sexual impurity, uncleanness, homosexuality, lesbianism, pornography is prohibited. Exodus 20:14, Deuteronomy 5:18.
The eight commandment prohibits theft. This forbids stealing of human beings, stealing men for ransom, to sell as slaves(child trafficking), or for rituals. Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19, 1 Timothy 1:10.
The ninth commandment prohibits false witness, slander, libel, and defamation of character. Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20.
The tenth commandment is against covetousness which is that inward desire or longing for the things that belong to others. Exodus 20:17, Deuteronomy 5:21.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Humility And True Greatness In Christ
Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but Whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:17-19)
Here, Jesus clearly spell out the path way to true greatness on earth.Self exaltation is evil and dangerous whereas divine exaltation is a blessing.
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:25-28)
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14)
And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.
When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 14:8-11)
At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.(Matthew 18:1-6)
There's no controversy, Jesus is Lord forever
Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but Whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:17-19)
Here, Jesus clearly spell out the path way to true greatness on earth.Self exaltation is evil and dangerous whereas divine exaltation is a blessing.
But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:
Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:25-28)
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. (Luke 18:14)
And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them.
When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;
And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room.
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 14:8-11)
At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.(Matthew 18:1-6)
There's no controversy, Jesus is Lord forever
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Hope Of The Gospel
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.(Heb 6:18,19)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. ( Romans 4:17,18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:23,24)
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.(Romans 15:4)
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am knownAnd now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Corinthians 13:11-13)
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not; Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1John 3:1-3)
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:(1Peter 3:13-15)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. ( Romans 4:17,18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:23,24)
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.(Romans 15:4)
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am knownAnd now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Corinthians 13:11-13)
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not; Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1John 3:1-3)
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:(1Peter 3:13-15)
That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.(Heb 6:18,19)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. ( Romans 4:17,18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:23,24)
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.(Romans 15:4)
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am knownAnd now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Corinthians 13:11-13)
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not; Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1John 3:1-3)
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:(1Peter 3:13-15)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)
(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. ( Romans 4:17,18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.
And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? (Romans 8:23,24)
For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.(Romans 15:4)
When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am knownAnd now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. (1 Corinthians 13:11-13)
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not; Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. (1John 3:1-3)
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:(1Peter 3:13-15)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
The Man God Uses
God delights in using men and women to accomplish His plans and purpose on earth. God always manifest His awesome power and presence through human instrument. So, man is God’s own channel of blessings.
However, before God uses a man, He first of all work on that man to conform to God’s standard. The man God uses must be a born again soul, cleansed from sin and forgiven. He must be a called man; called out of the world in to God’s kingdom, out of sin in to righteousness and out of darkness in to light, the light of Jesus.
The man God uses is a man that is broken by LOVE and bound by love. He must be baptized with love and compassion for lost sinners. Baptized in the Holy Ghost, he must be bold in the Lord and brave for the Lord. Also, he must be burned with zeal and consuming passion for souls, striving to win souls in to God’s kingdom. ( Roman 9:1,2;10:1)
His message: The man God uses does not speak his own message from his mind, he receives the word from God’s mouth and give it out to the people just as it is. Acts 8:5,35. He does not preach religion which is man’s way to God but Christ suffering and work of redemption which is God’s way to man. He will preach neither the philosophy of men, old women fables, human ideology nor the opinion of men which cannot save a soul.
What is his message then? He preach Jesus and no other. Acts 4:12;20:20,21. His message is that of repentance and faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Such a message is complete, comprehensible, simple, convincing, convicting and converting the soul. Acts 2:37-39
The result of the message is that it brings about spectacular conversion, miracles of healing and deliverance, divine supernatural interventions, joy and rejoicing in the Lord.
So be the man God uses. You can become one and you will certainly be.
However, before God uses a man, He first of all work on that man to conform to God’s standard. The man God uses must be a born again soul, cleansed from sin and forgiven. He must be a called man; called out of the world in to God’s kingdom, out of sin in to righteousness and out of darkness in to light, the light of Jesus.
The man God uses is a man that is broken by LOVE and bound by love. He must be baptized with love and compassion for lost sinners. Baptized in the Holy Ghost, he must be bold in the Lord and brave for the Lord. Also, he must be burned with zeal and consuming passion for souls, striving to win souls in to God’s kingdom. ( Roman 9:1,2;10:1)
His message: The man God uses does not speak his own message from his mind, he receives the word from God’s mouth and give it out to the people just as it is. Acts 8:5,35. He does not preach religion which is man’s way to God but Christ suffering and work of redemption which is God’s way to man. He will preach neither the philosophy of men, old women fables, human ideology nor the opinion of men which cannot save a soul.
What is his message then? He preach Jesus and no other. Acts 4:12;20:20,21. His message is that of repentance and faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Such a message is complete, comprehensible, simple, convincing, convicting and converting the soul. Acts 2:37-39
The result of the message is that it brings about spectacular conversion, miracles of healing and deliverance, divine supernatural interventions, joy and rejoicing in the Lord.
So be the man God uses. You can become one and you will certainly be.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
God's Own Pill; The Gospel
The whole of humanity is sick.Men and women living without Christ are sick.Sinners are sick in their soul.The gospel is God's own pill,when properly administered brings healing to the sin sick soul.
The gospel must be given in full dosage for it to bring the needed healing.The gospel is the power of God unto salvation.(Romans 1:16).Half dosage and perverted gospel should be avoided as a plaque.No other message can reconcile lost men with other than the gospel.The message is all about Christ and His work of atonement on the cross at calvary for the redemption of human souls.
The PURE and unadulterated gospel is the one that has effect and power to convert a sinful man.Prosperity message cannot save any soul,neither can human philosophy nor inspirational talk bring man closer and nearer to his creator.We should beware of nominal and commercial preachers out there to deceive and make merchandise of men.
God has provided the gospel as a means of lifting up the fallen man,quicken him and restore the lost glory.The true gospel has the following good news to tell;
* Christ divinity
* His virgin birth
* His substitutionary death for all men
* His resurrection and
* His second coming.
Christ Jesus is all the world need,I must confess.He is the answer for the world today.Above Him there's no other;Jesus is the way.
The gospel must be given in full dosage for it to bring the needed healing.The gospel is the power of God unto salvation.(Romans 1:16).Half dosage and perverted gospel should be avoided as a plaque.No other message can reconcile lost men with other than the gospel.The message is all about Christ and His work of atonement on the cross at calvary for the redemption of human souls.
The PURE and unadulterated gospel is the one that has effect and power to convert a sinful man.Prosperity message cannot save any soul,neither can human philosophy nor inspirational talk bring man closer and nearer to his creator.We should beware of nominal and commercial preachers out there to deceive and make merchandise of men.
God has provided the gospel as a means of lifting up the fallen man,quicken him and restore the lost glory.The true gospel has the following good news to tell;
* Christ divinity
* His virgin birth
* His substitutionary death for all men
* His resurrection and
* His second coming.
Christ Jesus is all the world need,I must confess.He is the answer for the world today.Above Him there's no other;Jesus is the way.
Monday, June 14, 2010
God's Word & Spiritual Growth
God's word commands believers in Christ Jesus to grow spiritually.Growth is God's law.Spiritual growth is for the living as the dead cannot grow.You must be spiritually alive to grow spiritually.
''As new born babes,desire the sincere milk of the word that ye may grow there by''(1Peter 2:2).
Sinners are dead spiritually,dead to the things of God,dead to spiritual things.
''Now the works of the flesh are manifest,which are these;Adultery,fornication,uncleanness,lasciviousness,idolatry,witchcraft,hatred,variance,emulations,wrath,strife,seditions,heresies,envyings,murders,drunkenness,revellings,and such like:...''(Galatians 5:19-21)
Homosexuals and lesbians are in these category,they cannot please God.
''For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh;but they that are after the Spirit,the things of the Spirit.
For to be carnally minded is death:but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God:for it is not subject to the law of God,neither indeed can be.
So they that are in the flesh cannot please God.''(Romans 8:5-8)
''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,Nor thieves,nor covetous,nor drunkards,nor revilers,nor extortioners,shall inherit the kingdom of God.''(1Corinthians 6:9,10)A sinner can only come up alive spiritually through heart-felt repentance from sin and faith in Christ Jesus as personal Lord and Saviour.True spiritual riches and heavenly treasure comes by Jesus Christ.He alone can give a NEW BIRTH experience and salvation from sin.After this,comes an evidence of life,eternal life and a link with the God of heaven.He is not the God of the dead,but of those who have spiritual life.
In order to grow spiritually therefore,every believer must DESIRE growth more than all else.There must be thirst and hunger for spiritual growth.(Psalm 42:1,2; 63:1,2)
Also,disatisfaction with ones present spiritual attainment is of utmost important,
The WORD of God and spiritual growth cannot be seperated.''In the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God,and the Word was God.And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us,and we beheld his glory,the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,full of grace and truth.''(John 1:1,14).God's word is the means of growth made available to believers in Christ by God.
Constant study,reading,hearing and meditating on the word of God are indispensable practices for spiritual growth.To continue to grow,one must abide in Christ who is our only source of nourishment.No believer is independent of Christ.(John 15:1-5).
''As new born babes,desire the sincere milk of the word that ye may grow there by''(1Peter 2:2).
Sinners are dead spiritually,dead to the things of God,dead to spiritual things.
''Now the works of the flesh are manifest,which are these;Adultery,fornication,uncleanness,lasciviousness,idolatry,witchcraft,hatred,variance,emulations,wrath,strife,seditions,heresies,envyings,murders,drunkenness,revellings,and such like:...''(Galatians 5:19-21)
Homosexuals and lesbians are in these category,they cannot please God.
''For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh;but they that are after the Spirit,the things of the Spirit.
For to be carnally minded is death:but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
Because the carnal mind is enmity against God:for it is not subject to the law of God,neither indeed can be.
So they that are in the flesh cannot please God.''(Romans 8:5-8)
''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,Nor thieves,nor covetous,nor drunkards,nor revilers,nor extortioners,shall inherit the kingdom of God.''(1Corinthians 6:9,10)A sinner can only come up alive spiritually through heart-felt repentance from sin and faith in Christ Jesus as personal Lord and Saviour.True spiritual riches and heavenly treasure comes by Jesus Christ.He alone can give a NEW BIRTH experience and salvation from sin.After this,comes an evidence of life,eternal life and a link with the God of heaven.He is not the God of the dead,but of those who have spiritual life.
In order to grow spiritually therefore,every believer must DESIRE growth more than all else.There must be thirst and hunger for spiritual growth.(Psalm 42:1,2; 63:1,2)
Also,disatisfaction with ones present spiritual attainment is of utmost important,
The WORD of God and spiritual growth cannot be seperated.''In the beginning was the Word,and the Word was with God,and the Word was God.And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us,and we beheld his glory,the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,full of grace and truth.''(John 1:1,14).God's word is the means of growth made available to believers in Christ by God.
Constant study,reading,hearing and meditating on the word of God are indispensable practices for spiritual growth.To continue to grow,one must abide in Christ who is our only source of nourishment.No believer is independent of Christ.(John 15:1-5).
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Healing Covenant
The healing covenant refers to the covenant God has made with His people Israel.God revealed Himself as ''the God that healeth''(Exodus 15:26). So,healing and health belongs to the children of God.Through the healing covenant,God had made adequate provision for His children to be healed in times of sickness.
There's no sickness in heaven,so healing is for now.Healing is to the body what salvation is to the soul.Healing is therefore an integral part of God's plan of redemption.It is for life on earth.
Believers in the new testament are part of the healing covenant by reason of their faith in Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
Sickness is not from God.It came as a result of sin and man's rebellion against God.Sin and sickness are close pals,so are holiness and health.Healing is God's perfect will for mankind.As a good God,He is not willing that any of his children should be sick,oppressed or afflicted.Such words as healing,healeth,heal,healer,healed,healings and health occurs about one hundred and forty five times in the Bible.
However,believers receives healing by prayer and faith in Christ's healing power(James 5:13-15).Jesus is the same yesterday,today and forever(Hebrews 13:8).His power is the same even as in days of old.Believers body is the temple of God and not meant for sickness.The Spirit of God indwells the believer and as such cannot co-habit the same temple with sickness or diseases.
People of God should not seek after God only for healing for healing is just a fringe benefit.Healing should not be sought after at the expense of salvation.Healing is not an end in itself but a means to an end which is the salvation of the soul.In God's plan and package of redemption,soul salvation is the number one while every other thing follows after.It is salvation that gives eternal life not healing.Salvation is better and greater than healing.Salvation is superior to healing(John 3:14-17)
There's no sickness in heaven,so healing is for now.Healing is to the body what salvation is to the soul.Healing is therefore an integral part of God's plan of redemption.It is for life on earth.
Believers in the new testament are part of the healing covenant by reason of their faith in Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
Sickness is not from God.It came as a result of sin and man's rebellion against God.Sin and sickness are close pals,so are holiness and health.Healing is God's perfect will for mankind.As a good God,He is not willing that any of his children should be sick,oppressed or afflicted.Such words as healing,healeth,heal,healer,healed,healings and health occurs about one hundred and forty five times in the Bible.
However,believers receives healing by prayer and faith in Christ's healing power(James 5:13-15).Jesus is the same yesterday,today and forever(Hebrews 13:8).His power is the same even as in days of old.Believers body is the temple of God and not meant for sickness.The Spirit of God indwells the believer and as such cannot co-habit the same temple with sickness or diseases.
People of God should not seek after God only for healing for healing is just a fringe benefit.Healing should not be sought after at the expense of salvation.Healing is not an end in itself but a means to an end which is the salvation of the soul.In God's plan and package of redemption,soul salvation is the number one while every other thing follows after.It is salvation that gives eternal life not healing.Salvation is better and greater than healing.Salvation is superior to healing(John 3:14-17)
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Reality Of The Holy Spirit Baptism
The Holy Spirit baptism is refers to as the promise of the Father in the Scripture.The Holy Spirit is a distinct personality,the third Person in the Trinity.Experiencing the Holy Spirit in a baptismal measure makes the believer effective and fruitful in his christian life and ministry.
The Holy Spirit is known by different names according to the holy Bible.He is called the Spirit of Power,the Spirit of Truth,the Spirit of Love,the Spirit of God,the Spirit of Christ,the Spirit of holiness,the Spirit of grace,the Spirit of glory,the Spirit of promise,the Spirit of Life,the heavenly dynamo,sweet heavenly Dove and the Holy Ghost.
Filled with the fulness of this blessing,the gift of God to man,the feeble believer becomes dynamic,weakness is turned to strength,power and boldness now comes to stay. Here is the word of a hymn writer;
''Come holy Spirit,sweet heavenly Dove
Stay right here with us,fill us with thy love
And for this blessing we lift our heart in praise
Without a doubt we know that we have been revive
When we shall leave this place''
In the word of Jesus,
''And ye shall receive power after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and in Judea,in Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the earth''(Acts 1:8)
''In the last day,that great day of the feast,Jesus stood and cried saying,If any man thirst,let him come unto me,and drink''(John 7:37
The Holy Spirit is known by different names according to the holy Bible.He is called the Spirit of Power,the Spirit of Truth,the Spirit of Love,the Spirit of God,the Spirit of Christ,the Spirit of holiness,the Spirit of grace,the Spirit of glory,the Spirit of promise,the Spirit of Life,the heavenly dynamo,sweet heavenly Dove and the Holy Ghost.
Filled with the fulness of this blessing,the gift of God to man,the feeble believer becomes dynamic,weakness is turned to strength,power and boldness now comes to stay. Here is the word of a hymn writer;
''Come holy Spirit,sweet heavenly Dove
Stay right here with us,fill us with thy love
And for this blessing we lift our heart in praise
Without a doubt we know that we have been revive
When we shall leave this place''
In the word of Jesus,
''And ye shall receive power after that the Holy Spirit is come upon you and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and in Judea,in Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the earth''(Acts 1:8)
''In the last day,that great day of the feast,Jesus stood and cried saying,If any man thirst,let him come unto me,and drink''(John 7:37
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Life & Time;Blessing For Man
'Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time,for that is the stuff life is made of' - Bebjamin Franklin
'Life is not lost by dying;life is lost minute by minute.day by dragging day,in all the small careless ways'- Stephen Benet
'Until we can manage time,we can manage nothing else' -Peter Drucker
'Time is life;therefore,waste your time and waste your life,or master your time and master your life' -Alan Lakein
'Do we need more time or do we need to be more discipline with the time we have? -Kerry Johnson
'Untill you value yourself,you will not value your time.Until you value your time,you will not do anything with it' -Scott Peck
'The greatest thief this world ever produced is procrastination,and he is still at large' -Henry Shaw
'Dont count every hour in the day,make every hour in the day count' -Isak Dinesen
'Position your daily actions so time is working for you instead of against you' -Jeff Olsen
'Life is not lost by dying;life is lost minute by minute.day by dragging day,in all the small careless ways'- Stephen Benet
'Until we can manage time,we can manage nothing else' -Peter Drucker
'Time is life;therefore,waste your time and waste your life,or master your time and master your life' -Alan Lakein
'Do we need more time or do we need to be more discipline with the time we have? -Kerry Johnson
'Untill you value yourself,you will not value your time.Until you value your time,you will not do anything with it' -Scott Peck
'The greatest thief this world ever produced is procrastination,and he is still at large' -Henry Shaw
'Dont count every hour in the day,make every hour in the day count' -Isak Dinesen
'Position your daily actions so time is working for you instead of against you' -Jeff Olsen
Friday, February 19, 2010
Quotable Quotes On Divine Judgement
'If God be against you, who shall be for you' By Joseph Alleine
'You may juggle human's laws, you may fool human courts,but there is a judgment to come and from it there is no appeal' Orin Gifford
'There is no want of power in God to cast wicked men into hell at any moment.Men's hands cannot be strong when God rises up.The strongest have no power to resist Him,nor can any deliver out of His hands' Jonathan Edwards
'Every day brings you nearer to everlasting bliss or everlasting torments.You may die at any moment;and you are as near to heaven or hell as you are to death' J.A.James
'Judgment for an evil thing is many times delayed some day or two,some century or two;but it is sure as life,it is sure as death' Thomas Carlyle
'However you may make light of it now you will one day find the guilt of unpardoned sin to be a heavy burden' Joseph Alleine
'You may juggle human's laws, you may fool human courts,but there is a judgment to come and from it there is no appeal' Orin Gifford
'There is no want of power in God to cast wicked men into hell at any moment.Men's hands cannot be strong when God rises up.The strongest have no power to resist Him,nor can any deliver out of His hands' Jonathan Edwards
'Every day brings you nearer to everlasting bliss or everlasting torments.You may die at any moment;and you are as near to heaven or hell as you are to death' J.A.James
'Judgment for an evil thing is many times delayed some day or two,some century or two;but it is sure as life,it is sure as death' Thomas Carlyle
'However you may make light of it now you will one day find the guilt of unpardoned sin to be a heavy burden' Joseph Alleine
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