LET THE BIBLE SPEAK.

Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ. I Corinthians 11:1 NKJV  Hear this: One day, a billionaire was saying goodbye to his longtime secretary as she retired. Wanting to thank her for years of loyalty, he decided to give her a few million dollars so she’d never have to worry about money again. To his surprise, the secretary shook her head and said, “Why would you do that? I already have a few billion of my own.” Completely stunned, the billionaire replied, “But… how? You’ve only ever made five or six thousand dollars a month. How could you possibly save that much?” She smiled and said, “All those years, I sat in on your meetings. When you were on the phone buying land or stocks, I quietly did the same — just on a smaller scale. I copied your moves. So when you made millions, I made hundreds of thousands. And when you made billions, I made millions.” 💰✨ 💡 Life lesson: Who you surround yourself with matters. There are people who drain your energy… and people who l...

The Day Mourners Rebelled in Church . By Babafemi Ojudu Last Friday, we buried Kenny — an ally, a politician, and a woman of rare courage. Kehinde Adebowale Ajifolawe , nee Olokesusi, fondly called Kenny Ise, was a trader in Fayose Market, Ado-Ekiti. Years ago, she left for America, started a family, and somehow found herself in a situation . Life brought her back to Nigeria — separated from her husband and children, but never separated from her principles. She was loyal, open-minded, and brutally frank. Kenny was not your average politician. If she stood with you, she stood all the way. No hypocrisy, no double-speak. She spoke truth to power — and as we say, “she no send.” I saw this side of her clearly in 2018 when she led the women’s wing of my campaign for the governorship ticket in Ekiti. She worked tirelessly, rallied everyone, and gave her best. The last time I saw Kenny was in June, at my wife’s 60th birthday celebration. She was her usual lively self — laughing, da...

      WAS HE BORN IN DECEMBER 25 TH ? IT IS A COMMON BELIEF OF THE PEOPLE, OF THIS AGE, THAT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, WAS BORN IN DECEMBER 25 TH . THIS CONCLUSION WAS MADE, WITHOUT RECOURSE TO ANY BIBLICAL, OR HISTORICAL FACTS. BASICALLY SPEAKING, THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD, AND SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST, BEARS NEITHER DIRECT, NOR INDIRECT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SO CALLED DECEMBER 25 TH MEMORIAL. IN THIS CASE, FACT IS CRUCIAL, AND VITAL. WAS HE ACTUALLY BORN IN DECEMBER 25 TH ? A.    THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF GOD ! “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” ROM 15:4. “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,.” 1TIM 3:16.  “..Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,” 2PETER 1:20-21. WHETHER THE FACTS OF THE DEC...

                          WHO IS A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:26 : - “…and when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that even for a whole year they were gathered together with the church, and taught much people, and that the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch…” Acts 26:28 : - “… And Agrippa [said] unto Paul, With but little persuasion thou wouldest fain make me a Christian…”   1Peter 4:16 : - “… but if [a man suffer] as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God in this name….”   THESE STEPS TO SALVATION CAN BE FAKED! A). HEARING THE GOSPEL, not enough: - Matt.7:21; Rom. 2:13; 1John 3:7; James 1:22-23, 25; Acts16:17. B). BELIEVING THE GOSPEL, not enough: - James 2:19, 24; Galatians 5:6. C). CONFESSION OF FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST, AS THE SON OF GOD, not enough: - Matt.8:29; Mark1:24;    5:7; Luke 4:34; Acts 16:17; 19: 15. D). BA...

THE UNITY OF THE BIBLE  Benson Omole. The topic of unity is common in Scripture. One of the earliest mentions of individuals being united is in the marriage between a man and a woman. Genesis 2:24 states, “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” From there, the Bible presents several other manifestations of unity that reveal the heart of God. Unity in the Church The New Testament letters written by Paul the apostle are filled with references to unity among Christians. He encourages those in the church to love each other, have a like mind, and share purpose and belief as they experienced persecution and bore the weight of external pressures. One example of Paul’s exhortation to unity is Philippians 2:2: “Then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind” (see also 2 Corinthians 13:11). A great example of early church unity is when the believers “devote...

What Is Apostasy and How To Recognize its Origin? Benson Omole  A. Apostasy, from the Greek word “apostasia”, means “a total desertion of, or departure from, one’s faith, principles, or party”; in theology, “a total abandonment of the Christian faith” (The Century Dictionary, vol. I, p. 265). It is a turning away from God, a rejection of core doctrine, and a separation from the people of God. The apostles addressed apostasy in the early church, and the battle against apostasy has continued through the years. Today, sadly, in the Church of Christ, some still choose to totally abandon their Christian faith. B. Apostasy often shows up in the Old Testament. Every time Israel fell into idolatry, it was an example of apostasy (see Judges 2:11–13). In the New Testament, onetime followers of Jesus turned their backs on Him (John 6:66). Demas, “because he loved this world,” deserted Paul (2 Timothy 4:10). The Bible often warns against apostasy (e.g., 1 Timothy 4:1; Hebrews 3:12...

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST:  The Establishment of the Church by Bruce Reeves Synopsis. If one is saved at all, he is a member of Christ's church; if he is a faithful member of the church, he is saved. The religious world reflects division, chaos, and confusion (1 Cor. 1:10; 14:33). Today, we observe thousands of denominations teaching different doctrines on critical spiritual questions, yet they are all claiming to follow the one faith. Is this really what Christ wanted? Jesus desires that His people be united on the basis of truth as a proclamation of His grace (John 17:20-21; 2 John 9-11). Sadly, some members of local churches of Christ have a denominational view of the Lord's church, but they think their denomination is the best one. As a result of a diminished view of the authority of the Scriptures, they also have a low view of the church. Yet, the Bible presents a high view of both the Scriptures and the Lord's church! Let us consider Christ's conversation w...

Nigeria Is Sixty-five Years.   Are You Still Grumbling Over Our Country, As Others? Benson Omole. Recounting the wanderings of Israelites in the wilderness, one must be impressed with how fiercely God responded to their murmurings and grumblings. Paul warns Christians to learn a lesson from the wrath that fell on Israelites who grumbled: “…Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured, and were destroyed of the destroyer…” (1 Cor. 10:10). Why such strong condemnation? Grumbling denies God’s ability. Pressed against the shore of the Red Sea with the Egyptians closing in, many Israelites grumbled against Moses. Forgetting what they had witnessed of God’s power against Pharaoh, they lost their courage and lashed out at the most convenient target. They began to murmur against Moses, they despised God’s ability! Grumbling may be an attempt to intimidate. In Exodus 16, the Israelites grumbled, pressing Moses to return them to Egypt rather than proceed i...