FOOD: IS IT FOR BODY, BELIEF OR BOTH? BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE – Part 2

IS FOOD FOR THE BODY, BELIEF OR BOTH? Read part 1 here. Let me begin by boldly saying that: We are not saved by what we eat or don’t. Salvation is by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ alone (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9) not by diet. People will not enter heaven because … Continue reading FOOD: IS IT FOR BODY, BELIEF OR BOTH? BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE – Part 2 →

FOOD: IS IT FOR BODY, BELIEF OR BOTH? BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE – Part 1

I have a forum on which am a member where we are reading the entire Bible this year. I deliberately I avoided the discussion that always sparks from reading Leviticus 11 which concentrates on what meats are proper for Christians to eat and which ones are forbidden. The reason I have been dodging this debate … Continue reading FOOD: IS IT FOR BODY, BELIEF OR BOTH? BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE – Part 1 →

NUMBERS 5:11-31 SCANNED: TRUST ISSUES IN MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS

Quick question: Do you trust your spouse? How much? Don't you have any doubts and suspicion? Why? Are you jealous? Why? THE STORY: The jealous man who smashed his girlfriend's laptop after seeing a photo on her Facebook page and suspecting an affair... only it was a picture of Mitt Romney A violent, overbearing boyfriend … Continue reading NUMBERS 5:11-31 SCANNED: TRUST ISSUES IN MARITAL RELATIONSHIPS →

12 or 13 TRIBES OF ISRAEL?

For purposes of those who missed it, please understand that the sons of Jacob were twelve and from them, we have the twelve tribes of Israel. However, when you read Numbers 1:20-47 and you count, you will see 13. The reason for that is because the dead JOSEPH was replaced by his two sons (Mannaseh … Continue reading 12 or 13 TRIBES OF ISRAEL? →

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INSULTS IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS

It happens within our power and outside our potential that whenever we gather and decide to debate on issues, we, by default, take sides. And that is because we have a brain to reason according to everyone's capacity and a heart to feel. It happens within our power and without our will that when we … Continue reading THE PSYCHOLOGY OF INSULTS IN GROUP DISCUSSIONS →

NUMBERS IN NUMBERS

The first ten chapters of the book of Numbers are filled with population statistics and counting. No wonder the Greek and Latin translations named this book as ‘Numbers’. When a nation wants to plan for its citizens, it conducts a census to ensure that it has all the working details it needs for proper planning … Continue reading NUMBERS IN NUMBERS →

IS YOUR BIBLE TEACHER AN EVANGELICAL THEOLOGIAN?

It is not because am a Theologian but I insist that the senior pastor and the one in charge of doctrine and pulpit content at every fellowship must be a trained and called Theologian. The Holy Spirit inspires existing capacity. The Holy Spirit is not like leaven that pumps space. The Holy Spirit is not … Continue reading IS YOUR BIBLE TEACHER AN EVANGELICAL THEOLOGIAN? →

The Theology of Fire

FIRE!! FIRE!! FIRE!! My brother Peter asked a question: Bible readers, help me with Leviticus 21:9. God permits burning a priest's daughter who has become a prostitute?! And here is my response: In today’s Pentecostal churches people are heard shouting this word fire in what they call deliverances services. They believe that God is a … Continue reading The Theology of Fire →

GOD TAKES NO SIDES, BUT HIS

Jesus Christ who is actually God almighty creator and redeemer of this world said once and continues to say: "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, (Mathew 5:44). Sometimes the Bible is easy to preach and encourage others to practice while you are not the one put on … Continue reading GOD TAKES NO SIDES, BUT HIS →

DANGER and RISK: The Difference

So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. (Mathew 14:29 NKJ) Joyce Meyer once said, "Those who try to hang on when God is trying to move on will always be miserable." In Mathew 14, the disciples are attacked by … Continue reading DANGER and RISK: The Difference →