Our true hope in Christ is not in this life only. It is in the life to come. Paul writes of the incredible future awaiting us through Jesus Christ: “The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, […]
Monthly Archives: July 2017
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As we will see, the ultimate hope is hope in Christ that makes it possible for us to live forever as God’s children. But this hope has often been distorted or disbelieved. Most religious people believe in a life after death in some form or other. Yet, strange as it may seem, during the time […]
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“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself.” John 14:3 What does it mean to have hope in Christ? Part of it means having hope in His promises. He made some incredible promises to His disciples, among them the promise that He would return. Christ […]
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Many at times, people don’t believe they can be completely changed. And often they don’t believe other people can change. But the only thing that never changes is God (Hebrews 13:8). Knowing for sure that resources, time, and seasons in change are controlled by Him only, from generations to generations. And He wants us to […]
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I wonder if some of us, spiritually speaking, are confined to one safe tree. You’ve been there for some time and have not jumped out in faith to be where God wants you to be. Your experience with the Lord is somewhat comfortable, but, frankly, somewhat stagnant. To you, the Lord issues a dare: “I […]
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“In whom (Jesus Christ) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace” (Ephesians 1:7). Christ said, in Matthew 26:28 that: 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 29 But I say unto you, I will not […]
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The promise to the children of Israel was fulfilled by the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-26). He was born to redeem the world. But He was rejected by the children of Israel among whom He was born and grew up. One day during His earthly ministry our Lord took three of His […]
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“ we are expected to bring the salt of preservation and joy to a bland, tasteless, and otherwise decaying world, and the light of salvation to a dark, sinful world.” Henry Morris The Bible uses various metaphors to describe the believer’s role as a witness for Christ (John 15:5; 2 Cor. 3:1–3; 5:20; 1 Peter 2:5, […]
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Every Christian lives in two kingdoms (nations). One kingdom is spiritual. The other kingdom is physical. We are citizens of the kingdom of Christ, which is the church of Christ (Matthew 16:18,19; Colossians 1:13). At the same time, we are citizens of an earthly nation such as Nigeria, United State of America, Zambia, France, China, […]
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Only those who have faith in God and obey His will. (Hebrews 11:6; Mark 16:15-16; Matthew 7:21). Must have faith in God (Hebrews 11:6). Please note: faith is obtained by hearing God’s Word, only. (Romans 10:17). Must believe in Christ (John 8:24; Mark 16:15-16). Must repent of sins (Acts 2:38; Acts 17:10). Must confess faith […]