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UNDERSTANDING THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS

There are some teachings Jesus taught that was meant for a moment before His death and resurrection. In other words, He taught or said certain things in the confinement of the law because the law was still in use.  For instance, Jesus taught that if one forgive others, God will forgive him. But if he refuses to forgive, God will not forgive him his sins. This teaching about forgiveness of sins was taught within the confinement of the law of Moses. Now, after the resurrection, God forgave the world. So you don't forgive others for God to forgive you, rather, you forgive others because God has already forgiven you all your sins through the blood of Jesus. Are you getting it? Let's read๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ Colosians 2:13-14 (NKJV) 13 And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He [JESUS] has made alive together with Him, HAVING FORGIVEN YOU ALL TRESPASSES,  14 having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He h...

IS FASTING FOR BELIEVERS?

A brother asked me, "Do you fast? If you do why?" I have fasted before but from the day I encountered the Word till now I don't fast. I remember I planned to go as far as 40days fasting after I had my longest fasting ever (21days)๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜”. Knowledge they say is power. In Christ,  knowing and holding unto the truth brings total freedom. Because of lack of knowledge, many are perishing.  I did fast ignorantly because I thought that was the way to get more closer to God, to get more power to break satanic traps, to get breakthroughs, to hear God's voice, and what you can think of. Little did I know that the flesh profits nothing as Jesus said in John 6:63.   Ignoring food and water (fasting) for sometime doesn't profit you spiritually in anyway. Besides, you can't control your body (flesh) by fasting, but by mind renewing. To be son conscious and enjoy your sonship, feed your mind with the Word always. When it comes to satanic traps and breakthroughs, Jesus Christ ha...

ABOUT BAPTISM

Yes, CHRIST commanded us to baptise anyone who believes in Him. But you have to understand the BAPTISM Christ was talking about. BAPTISM refers not only to immersing one in WATER. Actually, HE was telling us to initiate anyone who believes in the Gospel in the Holy SPIRIT. If you really want to understand the scripture clearly, you need to consider Jesus's teaching first before you consider that of the apostles. He is the author and finisher of our faith.  WATER BAPTISM is like circumcision today. It adds nothing to your relationship with God whether or not you practise. Today, We still practise circumcision because it has been a way of life but now it's no more a covenant as God instilled in the days of Abraham.  Likewise, the disciples were following suit after the depletion of John the Baptist ministry. Water baptism was the ministry of John the Baptist, so his followers followed suit. Holy spirit baptism is the ministry of Jesus Christ,  so we HIS followers must follo...

WEDDING VERSUS MARRIAGE

Never ever think wedding is the same as marriage. They are different. God instituted marriage and not wedding. Wedding was created by man. Marriage was instituted for a PURPOSE and for wedding, man created it for PLEASURE. Wedding is a ritual or feast perform officially to celebrate the beginning of a marriage. Marriage, however goes beyond wedding.  Marriage is the union of two or (more) people that generate a new family which comes with social rights and responsibilities. Obviously, marriage is a lifetime thing. Wedding happens just in a day or two. If you view marriage as just a wedding, your marriage can't survive.  If you want a good marriage, you need wisdom and knowledge. If you want a great wedding, with money and good organizers, you will achieve it. But don't use that approach for marriage, you will regret it if you do. Many are prepared for wedding, not marriage. Nevertheless, you don't prepare for wedding, you prepare for marriage. Wedding needs gown. Marriage n...

THE BELIEVER AND ALCOHOL

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Is taking in alcohol a sin as a believer in Christ? In the first place, alcohol intake has nothing to do with whether or not you are a believer. Eating and drinking come along with a choice. You choose what to eat and drink. And what you consume, as in food and drink, doesn't defile you. Let's read what our Lord Jesus said about consumption. ๐Ÿ‘‡ Mark 7:15 (NKJV) There is nothing that enters a man from outside which can defile him; but the things which come out of him, those are the things that defile a man. So what you consume doesn't defile you. But many religious folks go about condemning people who do so in the name of wining souls for Christ. Instead of them preaching and teaching the truth for you to receive freedom, they flame their own dogma from the Bible to brainwash you and put in you fear. Mind you, I'm not writing this post to encourage alcohol consumption but to reveal the truth that has been twisted by religious folks about alcohol. The percentage of a...

TITHING HAS EXPIRED

Tithing isn't required neither is it emboldened for believers in Christ Jesus. It was distinctively meant for the nation Isreal for specific purposes and even now it is illegitimate. It was a command God gave to them under the old covenant. They were under THE LAW then. As you believe that God have had a NEW covenant with us through Christ Jesus, you are to equally believe that there is a NEW requirement and that the system has changed.๐Ÿ‘‡ Hebrews 8:13 (NKJV) In that He says, “A NEW COVENANT ,” He has made the FIRST [OLD] OBSOLETE . Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to VANISH AWAY. The requirements of the old covenant has become obsolete. It has vanished away. Therefore, you are no more under the law; you are under GRACE. What is ultimately required of you now is to BELIEVE in the finished work of Christ Jesus for you to be led by the HOLY SPIRIT. How can a Holy Spirit led person follow a standardized way of giving (tithing)? The Holy Spirit is invigor...

THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS CHRIST

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John 19:30 (NKJV) So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “IT IS FINISHED !” And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. It is finished! It is finished!! It is finished!!! Take a moment and think of the above statement made by Christ Jesus. This is where our faith comes from. The finished work of Christ Jesus is the foundation of our faith as believers. Without this work, the world would have still been in the bondage of sin. In fact, it is the fulfillment of God's will for mankind. Many believers have overlooked the finished work of Jesus even though they occasionally talk about it. They celebrate the finished work of Jesus Christ but they still try to finish what is finished by obeying the law. How can you try to finish what is already finished? It is senseless to do that. This is lack of knowledge. No wonder God said, “my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). What did Jesus mean when He said, “It is finished”? He actually meant He has fini...