LET THE BIBLE SPEAK.

You Must Be Born of the Water and the Spirit. By Mike Willis John’s account of the gospel of Christ relates the conversation that occurred between Nicodemus and Jesus. Nicodemus is described as a Pharisee who was a ruler of the Jews. The Pharisees was the sect among the Jews who were most concerned about personal holiness. However, the sect tended toward self-righteousness and arrogance. Jesus’ depiction of the Pharisee who prayed in the Temple surely called attention to widespread attitudes among them: “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess” (Luke 18:11-12). He also warned his disciples to avoid the hypocrisy of the Pharisees (Luke 12:1). Being a ruler of the Pharisees, Nicodemus was a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin (John 7:50). He held a very prominent position among the Jews. Nicodemus had witnessed th...

CAN WE WORSHIP AND BREAK BREAD IN OUR HOUSES? By BENSON OMOLE. Good day to you, Brethren. You too must have experienced what I have been witnessing, these few days. I have received many requests, seeking for my opinion, understanding, and judgement concerning the correctness of breaking the bread, at home. This agitation was necessitated by the present pandemic, and the subsequent medical advice banning all public forms of gathering. Then, many churches dissolved to meeting at home, hence this “family-worship” style.  Many matured Saints want to know whether Christians are scripturally authorized to practice all the items of worship at homes. I will attempt to answer this question. I may not be able to satisfy all the agitating minds, on this matter. Let me say this, with every sense of humility, someone must initiate the discussion!  Let us quickly consider the acts that make a worship complete, full, and perfect. The very first place to go, must be the beginning of the new t...