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Bible Study: "Is man's fate controlled by God?"
The Bible states that God gave the first man and woman freedom of choice. In Gen. 2:16-17, they were asked to eat every other fruit in the garden of Eden but, they were warned that they will die if they eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
They had the freewill to take decisions. This shows God's care and loving kindness towards us. He doesn't want us to go into perdition but, if we choose any action against his will, it's up to us.
It's true that man's fate is under the control of God but, that's under the condition that we submit ourselves to him. On the other hand, if we are disobedient and follow our own ways, our destinies will lie in our actions.
2Thes. 2:11-12 states that those who disbelieve the truths, and have pleasure in unrighteousness are damned because God shall send them delusion which will make them believe a lie.
According to Prov. 16:9, it's God that directs our feet because, we can't make it right on our own. Even Jer. 10:23 says it's not in the power of man to direct his steps. This is why Jam. 4:7 advises us to submit ourselves to God.
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This teaching centres on giving and contributions to the church.
In giving, 2Cor. 9:7 says we should give willingly as we have decided in our mind. Our giving should not be decided by the pastor, but willingly, not grudgingly because God loves a cheerful giver.
In 1Cor. 8:3, Apostle Paul said the Macedonians gave on their own accord. Contributions should be voluntarily, not like some churches that fix prices on baptism and confirmation, and even give receipt for contributions.
In Mark 12:42, a poor widow approached an offering box to give voluntarily. The box was not taken to her like some do. Some even give with an envelope with their names written.
Apostle Paul encouraged the Christians in 1Cor. 16:1-4 to get their offerings ready before his arrival. The church needs these contributions to take care of bills of electricity, satellite and to take care of the poor, including propagation of the Gospel.
In Phil. 4:15-16, Apostle Paul commended the Philippian Christians who attended to his needs voluntarily.
An example of a freewill donation is that made by Joses, also known as Barnabas in Acts 4:36-37. He sold his land and brought the proceeds to the apostles.
Another way we can give voluntarily is by making a vow. In Ps. 116:18, David said he would pay his vow to the Lord in the presence of his people.
Heb. 13:15-16 encourages us to give sacrifices of praise to God continually. As we offer the sacrifices of Thanksgiving and the friut of our lips, we should not forget to do good.
The three things involved are: giving praise, doing good works and giving our contributions.
And in Mt. 6:2, Jesus advised we should not advertise our contributions as hypocrites do. Our contributions should be done secretly.
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The doctrine of the Bible emphasises the need for the gathering of the brethren. Heb. 10:24 advises that we should consider one another, to provoke to love and unto good work. This means we need to see and hear from each other, to see if any has problems we could be of help.
For some churches, their main purpose of gathering is to collect offerings. But, the doctrine of coming together is for us to observe one another. The importance of observation is what Jesus emphasized in Mt. 26:41 which says, watch, that is, observe and pray so we will not enter into temptation.
James 2:1-3 tells us not to discriminate against the poor. Whether we dress in costly apparels or not, we should not discriminate.
In 1Cor. 11: 21-22, Apostle Paul frowned at a situation where the poor is shamed in the midst of those who have plenty to eat.
And in 2Jn. 1:12, Apostle John said his meeting face to face with the brethren will make their joy full.
The main purpose of coming together is to study the word of God. This is made clear in Acts 20:7 where Apostle Paul preached until midnight. It's not just to read a verse or two of the Bible without explanation.
According to 1Cor. 14:26, the things we see in a Christian gathering are psalms, doctrine, tongue, revelation and interpretation - all done unto the edification of members.
We should sing to God, not to any other person as Col. 3:16 says. The importance of singing is illustrated by the very many angels who sang and shouted for joy when the earth was being created in Job 38:7.
In addition, a large number of angels also sang when our Lord Jesus Christ was born in Lk. 2:9.
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The proper way to pray is the way our Lord Jesus Christ and Apostle Paul prayed. You put yourself in a horizontal posture. In Hebrew, the word used for kneeling down is "kara" (kaw-rah). The meaning implies to bend the knee or to postrate or bow down.
To make a display of your prayer for people to see you is not the right thing. Praying should be done in secret to the Father who sees in secret; and we should avoid "vain repetitions as the heathen do". This is the advice of Jesus in Matt. 6:6-7.
As we pray in the mind, the Spirit of God is able to link with our mind. When we pray this way, no one can hinder our prayer or interfere with what God is going to do for us.
And according to 1Cor. 11:4-5, it is right for a woman to cover her head while praying. At the same time, a man should not cover his head while praying or prophesying. To do otherwise, is to dishonour ourselves.
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Day 9 Mass Indoctrination by Brother Eli on 28th April, 2022. These are some of the lessons from there.
There's need to have interpreters for all to understand the message. Apostle Paul advised that if there should be a tongue - (that is a different language of the hearers), then there should be an interpreter when we gather. This is what Apostle Paul was saying in 1Cor. 14:26-30.
And when do we gather? The early Christians often gathered every first day of the week, not on Saturdays like what the Seventh Day Adventists insist on. They propagate the idea that those not gathering on Saturdays are following the doctrine of the Antichrist. They say such people will receive the "mark of the beast" which is a mark of rebellion.
Ellen G. White, the leader of the Seventh Day Adventists was propagating this idea. But, this doctrine is a lie because the early Christians worshipped on Sundays. Acts 20:7 makes this clear. They even made their contributions on this same Sundays. Also, 1Cor. 16:1-2 states that collection was made for the saints on Sundays.
It's a surprise that Seventh Day Adventists do not even stick to their Saturday doctrine as was found by Brother Eli in Brazil. In Brazil, their weekly schedule shows they also gather at 9:30pm on Sundays among other activities.
In John 20:19, we see the early Christians gathered on a Sunday when Jesus met them and greeted them, "Peace be with you."
It's not prohibited by God if we gather on any other day. Acts 2:46 tells us that the disciples were even meeting daily in the temple, and the Lord added to the church daily.
In our present time, we can also gather everyday depending on situations and circumstances. In Saudi Arabia for instance where both Sundays and Saturdays are work days, and off day is Friday among Muslims, the Christian brethren there gather on Fridays.
The commandment is to gather which can be any day or time. The most important things for us when we gather, according to 2Chron. 7:14 are to pray, seek the face of God and turn from our wicked ways.
If we do that, God will hear us, and heal our land. He will also heal our businesses and sicknesses.
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Mass Indoctrination (Day 5) on 22nd April, 2022.
These are some of the points I picked from this podcast by Brother Eli:
A wife and a woman for that matter should dress decently, not wearing very tight clothes, showing off practically all the entire body.
Mt. 5:28 says whoever looks on a woman and lusts after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. In the true Church of God it's therefore forbidden for a wife to expose her body for others. This is because the exposure of your body could lead someone to sin by looking at your body.
Imagine exposing half of your breasts, the navel and wearing mini skirts to show off your butt cheeks. A man looking at you will have evil lust. 2Peter 2:14 says having eyes full of adultery cannot cease from sin.
A wife should therefore not expose her body for other men.
Some churches are okay with your fasting and prayers without bothering on what else you do. But in the true Church of God you're to know the doctrines of Christ for your prayers to be meaningful. A couple should observe the doctrines for their prayers to be heard by God.
1Pet. 3:7 advises husbands to dwell with their wives according to knowledge, giving honour to them as the weaker vessels and partakers in the grace so that their prayers will not be hindered.
The Bible even admonishes husbands in Lev. 18:19 not to have sexual intercourse with their wives during their monthly periods. By nature, women are weak and fragile. And so, a man should not beat her and turn her into a punching bag. A woman has weaknesses that should be understood by a man.
Eph. 5:23-24 makes it clear that the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Church so, the wife should be subject to the husband as the church is subject to Christ. The husband should not be dominated by the wife, no matter the profession of any of them.
Indecent dressing which includes displaying of body has led to cases of rape because such dresses attract the opposite sex.
Now, 1Tim. 5:8 states that a man should provide the needs of his family or be classified as someone worse than an infidel.
Also, the Bible in 1Cor. 11:4-15 states that a man praying or prophesying should not cover his head but, a woman should. This is because the man is the image and glory of God but, the woman is glory of the man.
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Mass Indoctrination Day 1 by Brother Eli which deals on Baptism and Church of God
We are now under the dispensation of Jesus Christ, and so we should listen to him as Mt.17:5 asks us to do.
The early Christians recognized the only Master, our Lord Jesus Christ in Jude 1:4. Some people are teaching their own doctrine, and not the doctrine of Christ. We are warned about these false prophets in Mt. 7:16 who come in sheep clothing but are ravening wolves.
Jesus left an instruction to his disciples in Mt. 28:19 where he told them to teach all nations his commandments and baptize them. So, the first doctrine is baptism.
When Paul became a Christian, he was baptized as Acts 22:16 says. Also, those that received the Gospel were baptized according to Acts 2:41.
Some people like Pat Robertson taught that joining the church is not necessary. But, Eph. 3:6 says gentiles should be fellow-heirs and members of the same body. The body is the Church.
The Church is a crucial part of the Bible doctrines. Eph. 5:23 says Christ is the head of the Church. If you reject the church, then you are Antichrist.
Acts 20:28 states that Christ purchased the church of God with his own blood. Further, Lk. 9:20 is where Apostle Peter replied that Jesus is the Christ of God.
Therefore, the true Church is the Church of God, not the church of any other person.
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Bible Exposition of 9th January, 2022 by Brother Eli.
Important points I learned:-
- The founder of the church of God is God himself.
- Human beings do not have the power or authority to establish a church.
- The "house of God " is the "church of the living God" as recorded in 1Tim. 3:15.
- All the churches established by men are not the true church of God.
- Founding another church is rejecting our Lord Jesus Christ because there is no other foundation apart from Jesus Christ. 1Cor. 3:11.
My old belief:-
I had earlier on thought that man can establish a church and give it a name of his choice as we see these days.
How this study affects me:-
From this study, I now put various forms of churches in their right perspective. I now see the churches founded by men as not true. It is only the church in the Bible, the church of God that is true and original.
Thanks be to God.
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Day 10 of Mass Indoctrination programme:
We should put on the right dresses according to our gender. That is what Deuteronomy 22:5 is saying. A man's clothing is different from that of a woman. Even nature has made it that way. For instance, it's not going to be easy for a woman to relieve herself of urine if she's wearing very tight pants. Naturally, a woman is not going to urinate while standing. At the same time, a man does not urinate squatting down else, he wets his clothes.
In our time, we don't prohibit certain clothes. A woman may wear pants but, they have to be modest. The Bible says, wear modest apparel with shamefacedness and sobriety.
The Greek word, "aidos" should have been better translated as "not to wear clothes that are shameful", or "to wear clothes that are respectable or modest".
If you look at women like Queen Elizabeth, Margret Thatcher, Prime Minister May of Germany, you will see how respectable they look in their clothing. Do you see them wearing mini-skirts?
Our Lord Jesus Christ said in Mt. 5:18 that not a jot or tittle would pass from the law till all be fulfilled.
If we believe the Bible, why should our women put on grand jewelries and apparels. We should know that women are advised in the Bible to be adorned in modest apparel and not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly array.
Mt. 20:19-21 says Christians should go into the nations and make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe the commandments. This is a doctrine of Christ.
The church of Manalo at the beginning disallowed the wearing of jewelries but, in order to increase their membership, they permitted the wearing of jewelries.
But, those who have the fear of God in them will still join the Church even if you teach the doctrines as given in the Bible.
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Mass Indoctrination (Day 5) on 10th December, 2021.
These are some of the points I picked from this podcast by Brother Eli:
A wife and a woman for that matter should dress decently, not wearing very tight clothes, showing off practically all the entire body.
Mt. 5:28 says whoever looks on a woman and lusts after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. In the true Church of God it's therefore forbidden for a wife to expose her body for others. This is because the exposure of your body could lead someone to sin by looking at your body.
Imagine exposing half of your breasts, the navel and wearing mini skirts to show off your butt cheeks. A man looking at you will have evil lust. 2Peter 2:14 says having eyes full of adultery cannot cease from sin.
A wife should therefore not expose her body for other men.
Some churches are okay with your fasting and prayers without bothering on what else you do. But in the true Church of God you're to know the doctrines of Christ for your prayers to be meaningful. A couple should observe the doctrines for their prayers to be heard by God.
1Pet. 3:7 advises husbands to dwell with their wives according to knowledge, giving honour to them as the weaker vessels and partakers in the grace so that their prayers will not be hindered.
The Bible even admonishes husbands in Lev. 18:19 not to have sexual intercourse with their wives during their monthly periods. By nature, women are weak and fragile. And so, a man should not beat her and turn her into a punching bag. A woman has weaknesses that should be understood by a man.
Eph. 5:23-24 makes it clear that the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the Church so, the wife should be subject to the husband as the church is subject to Christ. The husband should not be dominated by the wife, no matter the profession of any of them.
Indecent dressing which includes displaying of body has led to cases of rape because such dresses attract the opposite sex.
Now, 1Tim. 5:8 states that a man should provide the needs of his family or be classified as someone worse than an infidel.
Also, the Bible in 1Cor. 11:4-15 states that a man praying or prophesying should not cover his head but, a woman should. This is because the man is the image and glory of God but, the woman is glory of the man.
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Mass Indoctrination (Day 2) by Brother Eli which deals on the Church of God - 8th December, 2021.
These are some of the points I picked from this study:-
The various names people chose for their churches are man-made. These names include church of Manalo, Aglipayan church, Wesleyan church, Lutheran Church and Roman Catholic Church. The Queen of England changed Roman Catholic Church to Church of England because of misunderstanding.
The Roman Catholic Bible that was read today during the Mass Indoctrination program by a Catholic guest referred to Church of God which was purchased by the blood of Christ in Acts 20:28. The Church of God is what you have in the Bible.
Which is better? Church of God or Church of Luther? Which is good? Is it church of England? It's better to call the church, Church of God. That's what is in your Bible, not the names invented by men. Any church that should be believed or preached should be the Church of God which was established in the first century, more than 2000 years ago.
To join the Church of God is a commandment of God. Rom. 12:9 says we should abhor evil and cleave to that which is good. What is good? Jesus asked someone why he called him good in Lk. 18:18-19. He said it's only God that is good. We should therefore join the Church of God in the Bible which is good.
Receiving Christ is important but, how do we receive Christ? Jn. 12:48 says there's one that will judge us if we reject Christ and his word. If we reject the word of Christ, we are rejecting him.
How can we accept Christ when we refuse the church knowing that Christ taught about the church?
Eph. 3:6 states that the gentiles should be fellow heirs and of the same body, and partakers in Christ by the gospel.
The church is intended by God to be an institution of salvation.
Codex Sinaiticus is 1,700 years old. It's in the British Library, and the name of the church there is Church of God.
Everyone is encouraged to join the Church of God which is in the Bible. For us to be members, we have to accept the doctrines of the gospel which has to be obeyed, and not simply by raising up our hands.
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Mass Indoctrination (Day 1) by Brother Eli which deals with the Church of God - 6th December, 2021.
The Church is a crucial part of the Bible doctrines. Those that are suggesting that the church is no more relevant are in error. And, as we accept Christ, we should accept his doctrines. Ephesians 5:23 says Christ is the head of the Church, and saviour of the Body. If you reject the church then, you're antichrist.
The Bible is talking about the church of God but, some people are talking about Assembly, Fellowship, Witnesses, Lutheran and the like.
In Mt, 16:18 Jesus says "... and upon this Rock I will build my church ..." There's nothing like building my assembly or fellowship or any other word that people have used to replace the word, "Church".
Acts 20:28 states that Christ purchased the church of God with his own blood. The original Greek Bible says church of God not even church of Christ as some translations have done. To say the church of Christ is even a wrong interpretation.
Jesus himself states in Jn. 12:49 that he has not spoken of himself but, of the Father. He says he speaks the word God has put in his mouth. To build his church means to build the church of God.
In Deut. 18:18 we see a prophecy where a prophet would be raised from among the brethren who will speak the word of God, not the prophet's word.
In Acts 3:20 we see that the prophet is Jesus who God said he would put his word in his mouth.
Further, Lk. 9:20 is apostle Peter's reply that Jesus is The Christ of God.
Further still, Ephesians 3:14-15 refers to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named.
In conclusion, the true Church is the church of God, not the church of any other person.
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Worship Service of December 4, 2021
The lesson from this service centres on love and its application. The love of God is all about sacrificial love.
Romans 12:10 -
"Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another."
In our project or activities, we should aim at being of service to others because love does not seek its own, or place itself above others.
1Corinthians 13:5 -
"(Charity/Love)Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, ..."
The righteousness of God requires that we work for the benefit of our neighbours.
1Cor. 10:24 -
"Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth."
It's just as we are told to seek the kingdom and righteousness of God first.
Matthew 6:33 -
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you."
This is because when we do the righteousness of God first, he is able to grant us the grace to sustain us.
2Corinthians 9:8 -
"And God is able to to make all grace abound toward you: that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work."
An illustration of putting others first was given of Bro. Eli who used his grandson's money to pay for someone else's surgery operation. As he did that, he prayed God to take care of his grandson.
The Bible is clear that our good services to others will be paid back to us by God.
Proverbs 19:17 -
"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."
If we give out money from our budgeted medical allowance to someone that has immediate medical problem, God is able to save us from that anticipated medical expenses. We should have no doubt in what God can do.
There is joy in obeying the law of God because we know he understands every situation, and is capable of turning things around in our favour.
Psalms 1:2 -
"But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in his law doth he meditate day and night."
As Jesus laid down his life for us, so are we expected to lay down our lives for others.
1John 3:16 -
"Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren."
It's by showing love to one another that we can prove we are true Christians.
John 13:35 -
"By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."
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Bible Study of 2nd December, 2021
This was mainly an answer that Bro. Eli gave to a guest who wanted to know whether there's anomaly in the Bible concerning the gifts of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers as recorded in Ephesians 4:11
"And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers."
Bro. Eli stated emphatically that there are no anomalies in the word of God. People that claim to be apostles are false, as Bible even indicates there are false prophets.
Matthew 24:11
"Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many."
The original apostles have powers to heal all manner of sicknesses.
Matthew 10:1 -
"And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease."
This is unlike the present false ones today who do not have such powers. The present day apostles are even dying of sicknesses like COVID-19, including their members.
But Peter and others even had power to raise the dead.
Matthew 10:7-8 -
"And as you go, preach, saying, 'The kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. "
In the church today, there are evangelists, teachers, prophets and pastors but not true all. The real apostles have their names written in the foundation of the holy city - the new Jerusalem.
Revelation 21:14 -
"Now the wall of city had twelve foundations, and on them were the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb."
You can see fake apostles in many places collecting money from people, and teaching wrong doctrines.
Outside the court of the holy city belongs the gentiles; and Paul and Barnabas, as the last apostles also belong there.
Revelation 11:2 -
"But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it has been given to the gentiles... "
Matthias was chosen to replace Judas so as to complete the number of apostles for Israel.
Acts 1:26 -
"And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Mathias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles."
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Prayer Meeting of December 1, 2021
Brother Daniel Razon anchored the Bible study in this prayer meeting which centres on the need to correct fellow brethren in a Christian way.
In the first place, God searches our hearts to know when we are on the right or wrong way.
Jeremiah 17:10
I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
There is need for God to rebuke or even punish us, to put us back on the right track. This is because we might think we are right when we are wrong. But God loves us, and does not want us to perish.
Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
We are advised not to despise the chastisement of the Lord.
Hebrews 12:5
And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
When we admonish one another, we should do that with love, not in anger or in a way to bring one down. It is not in our power or knowledge to correct ourselves rather it's the word of God that directs us.
Jeremiah 10:23
O Lord , I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.
Proverbs 16:9
A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.
We should not resist correction because it is meant to make us better.
Proverbs 22:15
Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him.
Hebrews 12:5-6
And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
We should forgive someone that has repented of his wrong doings. This is more so, when we also sin in one way or the other.
Luke 17:3
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.
Matthew 18:22
Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
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Bible Exposition of March 28, 2021 - "Is Heaven Real?"
This is what I understand from this Brother Eli's video:
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=fatimajunio/fycqbukw
Heaven is real because Gen. 1:6-8 is where God called the firmament heaven. The word firmament simply means, an expanse, or the visible arch of the sky. But there are other heavens. The Bible mentions three heavens in 2Cor. 12:2. And verse 4 refers to the 3rd heaven as the paradise. The paradise is where God and our Lord Jesus Christ live.
The 2nd heaven is the space where we have the galaxies. The space is so vast that it's beyond the knowledge of man. Halley's comet travels in space and returns to the earth every 25 years. This means that none can see this comet more than two times in his lifetime.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ubani/zceqshrv
Why do we sometimes feel we are far from God? (Part 1 of 2)
This is what I understand from this Brother Eli's video:
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=fatimajunio/npvcgjmk
God is never far from anybody. The book of Acts 17:27 makes us to know that God is not far from anyone of us. He knows and watches us. He has the capacity to know everyone even more than a computer recognises the fingerprints of thousands of employees in a company.
In Job 37:7, we see that our God sealed up the hand of every man. If a computer can recognize such a hand, how much more the One that made that hand?
John 2:24 lets us to know that our Lord Jesus Christ knows all men. This by implication means that God knows everyone of us.
God is reachable. He feels for us as He knows our emotions and passions. He knows our weaknesses according to Psalms 103:14. If he remembers that we are dust, how can he not feel for us?
Really, sometimes someone may be near us yet, he seems far away.
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Bible Study, May 28, 2021 which centres on "Authenticity of the Bible". Lessons I learned from this Brother Eli's video:
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=fatimajunio/dyimhjti
Heb. 11:3 states that the worlds were made by the word of God. This is to say that physical things were made from things not seen. And, Col. 1:16 also says that both visible and invisible things were created by God.
Something like oxygen for instance is invisible, odourless and tasteless. But when this invisible oxygen and hydrogen combine, they form physical water.
It's surprising that the Bible, long time ago, when there was no scientific knowledge recognized that physical things were made from invisible things.
Gen. 2:7 says that God breathed the breath of life into man, made from dust, and man became a living soul. That breath of life is simply, oxygen. This is so because without oxygen, man will not live.
There's also what scientists call black matter which there cannot see even with a microscope. They believe there are unseen things which chemically combine to produce physical things. We see that the planet, Saturn is composed of gases.
The Bible also states in Heb. 1-10 that the heavens would wax old as garment and be changed. These were written in the Bible more than 2,000 years ago. Science is just discovering these things now. Scientists have discovered that there are stars that get old, becoming red giants, and exploding, and creating a black hole.
All these truth which the Bible recorded many many years ago which Science are just discovering is enough to prove the authenticity of the Bible.
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Basing from Mark 16:25, what is the impact of not spreading the Gospel? (Part 3).
Lessons from this Brother Elisoriano's video:
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=fatimajunio/sopuflqx
Using modern communication system to propagate the Gospel is because both God and His Word are great. The preaching of the Gospel does not have to be done in a corner like Saint Paul stated in Acts 26:26.
Brother Eli travelled to Areopacus and stood on the mount where Paul stood, calling on the men of Athens to hear the word of God. This shows a great commitment on his part. He even went into the temple near that place. I wish I was there with him.
The modern means of communications like Internet, satellite, radio and TV have truly opened the channel to preach the gospel to all nations. This is unlike the old fashioned door-to-door approach which is more tasking with little to show.
Whoever that does not want to embrace modern innovations has decided to remain in the past.
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Does doing "novena" for the dead help send their souls to the kingdom of God? (Part 2 of 2)
Lessons from this Brother Eli's video:
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=fatimajunio/dvamgtln
Vain repetitious prayers are not supported by the Bible. Mt. 6:8 describes such as the pattern of hypocrites and the heathen. Besides, God knows our needs even before we ask. Based on this, it implies that the rosary, which is a form of repetitious prayer is not in line with the Gospel.
Talking about novena; how to be saved is made clear by Ezekiel 18:20 which states that the soul that sinneth will die, and that the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father and vice versa.
Also, Rev. 20:12 states that the dead are judged according to their works, not according to any other person's prayer or effort.
Jer. 17:19 equally states that God gives to everyone according to his ways and doings.
Finally, 2Cor. 5:10 says that we receive our rewards according to what we have done, not according to what others have done for us.
In view of the above, it's obvious that novena has no place in the word of God. It's simply a man-made doctrine.
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ubani/ordyukfb
What will happen to those bones that have been cremated?
Lessons from this Brother Eli's video:
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=fatimajunio/uneudfwz
When God spoke to dry bones in Ezekiel 37:4, he was not talking to fresh bones that were in living people. The bones in living people like the skull, cranium, femur and fibula are still in shape.
He was talking to dry bones that were already decomposing or decomposed. And so, no matter how dry, even the driest of bones which the cremated bones represent, God can speak to them and say, "... Behold I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live." (Ezekiel 37:5).
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=ubani/mdfvwoez
Do you claim that you are the Church?
Lessons from this Brother Eli's video:
https://3speak.tv/watch?v=fatimajunio/zeerklue
Brother Eli does not arrogate unto himself to be the true church, rather the imitator of the true church as 1Cor. 1:2 rightly expressed. The true church was referred to as the church of God.
Truly, it's unwise to claim what one is not. However, we have accepted the doctrines and beliefs of the true church of God which was formed 2000 years ago by our Lord Jesus Christ.
1Thes. 2:14 admonishes Christians to be followers of the church of God. If one imitates or emulates the church of God, such a one is doing the right thing.
The true church which Jesus established had power to cast out demons, heal all manner of sickness, and even raise the dead. Those who are presently claiming to be the true church of God lack such powers. They can neither heal themselves not any other person, not to talk of raising the dead.
You can see they suffer from sicknesses like cancer, diabetes and the rest, and cannot heal themselves, unlike the Apostles that constituted the original true church of God.