10 Truths About Soul Sleep that Christians Should Know!

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10 Truths About Soul Sleep that Christians Should Know!

Soul sleep is a belief originated by some people who teaches that the soul of the dead sleeps without any action until the final day of resurrection and judgment by the LORD.

By the special grace of the LORD, I have the authority to teach this topic about soul sleep because GOD revealed a vision about consciousness of life after death to me.

Does a Dead Soul Truly Sleep?

“The LORD took me to His courtyard in a vision and I noticed the environment was very beautiful, clean, peaceful and quiet. He sits on His Throne of Judgment and there is a single row of dead souls before Him. I noticed the number of dead souls on the row increases continuously. And no one spends up to a femtosecond before the LORD.

He pronounces His judgment and no one argues with Him or complains that His judgment is not fair. There is an exit by the right and left side of the courtyard. I noticed after the pronouncement the judged souls do not need anyone to usher them to their appropriate exit route. Many souls walk through the left exit while very few walk through the right exit.”

I asked God to explain the vision and He told me to preach the following to the world:

1. “Tell everyone that it does not take Me a day to judge everyone on earth.” “I don’t count seconds the way you count on earth.”

2. “Once you die, your flesh rotten on earth but your soul and spirit are intact and I reform you to fit into the new existence. You receive instant judgement when you die and you either go to hell to suffer or heaven to enjoy till the day of final judgment.”

3. “Tell the world that many people are going to hell fire while saints are very few on the path to heaven.”

I was very scared after God’s message because the tone has no respect for anyone. If you are obedient then you would enjoy, but if you disobey despite your status as a Pastor, anointed Prophet, longest church member or whatever award you are given in the Church…then it will be a sorrowful day.

I pray you and I won’t miss heaven in Jesus name. GOD did not put up a procedure for soul sleep, so beware of such heresy originated from the Devil’s scheme to deceive us.   

10 Facts to Show that Soul Sleep is Heresy

1. You can never find such word in the Holy Book and neither the LORD nor Jesus Christ teaches soul sleep in the Bible.

2. The story of the rich man and Lazarus in ‘Abraham’s bosom’ shows that souls are not sleeping.

“…So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried… Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame…” (Luke 16:19-31)

3. Prophet Isaiah’s prophecy made it clear that souls in hades were not passive.

“Hell from beneath is excited about you, to meet you at your coming; It stirs up the dead for you, all the chief ones of the earth; It has raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations…” (Isaiah 14:9-11)

4. Jesus Christ made it clear that Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are not sleeping but alive.

“But even Moses showed in the burning bush passage that the dead are raised, when he called the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. For He is not the God of the dead but of the living, for all live to Him.” (Luke 20:37-38)

5. If Moses and Elijah were going through soul sleep then it would be impossible to join Jesus Christ during His prayer meeting.

“…And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him…” (Matthew 17:1-8)

6. Souls does not sleep and that is the reason they could cry for justice.

“And they cried with a loud voice, saying, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the earth?” (Revelation 6:10)

7. Jesus Christ told the guy on the other cross to meet Him in paradise, thus both of them were not going to sleep in any realm and not at the purgatory.

“And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” (Luke 23:43)

8. The wisdom of the Holy Spirit in Apostle Peter made us to know that after death the body becomes rotten while your spirit continues to be active! (1 Peter 3:18-19)

9. “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.” (Hebrew 9:27)

10. Jesus Christ was around with His disciple for a while before ascension to heaven, if soul sleep was a true teaching, then that would have been impossible for Jesus to do. (Acts chapter 1)

 

Soul sleep is not real and does not exist. So, I want you to believe the teachings of the Prophets and Jesus Christ which proves that soul sleep is heresy. 

10 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Weakness!

Posted by Aug 7, 2022 Holy Word, Word of Faith 9 Comments
10 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Weakness!

Spiritual weakness is an inability to satisfy the LORD due to inadequate spiritual strength and a status of spiritual immaturity. It’s a serious cause for concern because Christians going through spiritual weakness are not active sinners and they are eager to move out of the poor status because they understand the consequences.

Today’s sermon will explain the cause and the best ways for you to overcome spiritual weakness.

6 Causes of Spiritual Weakness

1. Lost Focus in Jesus Christ

Any Christian who gives too much attention to their pastors than to the Almighty GOD will lose focus on the genuine teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was aware of this danger and that is the reason He discouraged His disciples from referring to any man as a spiritual father and He made it clear that the only Spiritual  Father we have is GOD.

2. Distractions by Things of the World

The world is overloaded with many features which can blindfold you easily. For instance; wealth, science and technology, social enjoyment etc.

3. Obeying Cultures that Contradicts Holiness

It is unfortunate that the church of our generation had mingled with the world. Many church leaders allowed worldly culture thinking that will make the church to be full…

4. Lack of Spiritual Nutrient

It is a dangerous act to miss the reading and meditation on the Word of God every day!

5. Miscommunication between you and the LORD

It is easy to disobey the voice of the Holy Spirit because God’s will for you always contradicts most of your wishes.

6. Over-Estimating your Spiritual Status

Your spiritual strength has nothing to do with your age or the number of years you’d spent in the Christian fold. Servants of GOD can lose spiritual strength through the uncontrollable pride that approaches the ceremonial awards presented to them.

The teachings of Jesus Christ do not support the presentation of awards to Christians when on earth because our rewards are in heaven. Presentation of awards is a worldly practice that was adopted into the Christendom and it is destructive to our spiritual status with the LORD.

5 Types of Spiritual Weakness

1. Unstable Faith

2. Inability to exhibit spiritual gifts

3. Retarded spiritual growth

4. Non-transformation; No distinction between you and unbelievers

5. Pride

7 Signs of Spiritual Weakness

1. Procrastination of doing the right things

2. Love for things of this world

3. Blind argument to justify your undisciplined status

4. Unreadiness to let go some characters

5. Private Prayer time is diminishing very fast

6. No more active Personal Bible study

7. Less resistance to temptation and expecting Jesus to do it for you.

10 Steps to Overcome Spiritual Weakness

1. Don’t reach a conclusion that there are some sins you cannot stop!

2. It is vital you increase your prayer time. I asked for spiritual strength and I was empowered steadily.

3. Stay away from societal culture and church doctrines that cannot be found in the teachings of Jesus Christ.

4. Always share the Good News of Jesus Christ online and offline and your spiritual strength will be restored.

5. You can overcome spiritual weakness if you abandon all books except the Holy Bible which is the only roadmap for a successful spiritual journey.

6. You’ll get spiritual power during consistent praise and worship, so don’t miss personal fellowship with the LORD every day.

7. Don’t take temptation for granted when it comes. Expect it every day but don’t give the evil suggestions a second thought rather squeeze it into the trash with the word of God.

8. Give everything about your heart to Jesus Christ.

Jesus says: “He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.” (Matthew 10:37)

9. Spiritual weakness is as a result of spiritual indiscipline, so you have to be a disciplined Soldier of Christ.

10. Check and Balance yourself every night before going to bed.

Jesus says: “Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matthew 24:44)

The risk involved in staying too long in spiritual weakness is terrific. It leads to spiritual stunted growth, lukewarm and backsliding. I was once a weak Christians but when I followed the steps above the LORD made me stronger in His Holiness.

You cannot be spiritually strong by your intellectuals or by the church doctrines. You must be disciplined and consistent in personal relationship with the LORD – that’s the secret of your victory!  

Light of Jesus Christ: 5 Ways to Receive it and What Gains?

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Light of Jesus Christ: 5 Ways to Receive it and What Gains?

Light of Jesus Christ means an exposure to truth and deliverance from bondage of confusion. Before the arrival of Jesus Christ there was a thick darkness filled with confusion in the spiritual realm of the world which affects the progress of the great people. But, the light of Jesus Christ had changed the narration now.

Today’s message emphasizes the significance of the light of Jesus Christ and how to benefit from it.

Functions of the Light of Jesus Christ

1. Gives spiritual sight and you also find it easy to identify and understand the power of spiritual darkness cast by the devil into the world.

2. It enhances the process of repentance from sins because you can see and understand the repercussions of staying too long in sin.

3. It gives a healthy spiritual growth because you don’t keep stumbling and perambulating on your spiritual journey in life.

4. Light of Jesus Christ takes away confusion from your life because Holy Spirit makes you to see and understand the aftermath of every decision you take.

5. It becomes impossible for the devil or demons to occupy your heart because the beam of the light of Jesus Christ consumes impurity.

How to Receive the Light of Christ

1. Readiness to forsake worldliness and to obey every instruction of Jesus Christ.

2. Personal Bible Study with an open heart of obedience to the Holy Spirit.

3. Strong prayerful life; seeking to see His Face every day and night.

4. Fasting and taking away distractions that hinder personal fellowship with the LORD.

5. The light of Christ beams through you as you forsake sins and practice holiness every day.

What Does the Bible Say about Light of the World?

1. John chapter 8 verse 12

“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.””

2. John chapter 9 verse 5

“As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

3. John chapter 1 verse 4

“In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.”

4. Second Corinthians chapter 4 verse 6

“For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”

5. Matthew chapter 5:14-16

“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

6. First John chapter 1 verse 5

“This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.”

7. Philippians chapter 2 verse 14 and 15

“Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”

What Does Live in the Light of Jesus Christ Mean?

1. To be helpful to your neighbours.

2. Share the Good News of Jesus Christ both on media and the neighbourhood.

3. Visit the prison to encourage the prisoners on the right path to follow.

4. Check on the sick to pray for them and share the love of Christ with them.

5. Go with gifts to the homes of the orphanage and sing gospel rhymes with the children.

6. Don’t cheat in school and stay away from corruption at your place of work.

7. Light of Jesus Christ means to live a righteous life according to God’s commandment.

Take a firm decision today to follow Jesus with all your heart and with all your strength. This would give you a permanent deliverance from spiritual darkness, confusion and oppression of the devil.

God Bless you as you make a fruitful turnaround in Jesus’ name.

Why Do Christians Get Cancer?

Posted by Jun 30, 2022 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
Why Do Christians Get Cancer?

Christians get cancer which is a genetic disease caused by changes to the genes that control the way our body cells function which leads to uncontrollable cell growth and division to other parts of the body.

If Christians get cancer, then it does not mean that the LORD is wicked or weak to heal. Don’t let your faith be drained by the depression. Though it is referred to as an incurable disease, but the medical researchers are trying to come up with hopeful drugs…

According to Worldwide Cancer data, there were an estimated 18.1 million cancer cases around the world in 2020. Of these, 9.3 million cases were in men and 8.8 million in women.

Today’s message would explain the causes and the avoidable steps to hinder Christians get cancer.

How Do Christians Get Cancer into Their Body?

The risk factors and causes of cancer include:

1. Age

2. Alcohol

3. Cancer-Causing Substances in body cream or cosmetics

4. Chronic Inflammation

5. Diet and beverages

6. Hormones

7. Immunosuppression

8. Infectious Agents

9. Obesity

10. Ionizing and non-ionizing Radiation

11. Too much exposure to Sunlight

12. Tobacco

13. Heredity

14. Lack of Exercise

What does God Say about Cancer in the Bible?

Cancer is not specifically mentioned in the Bible but incurable disease which can be categorized as cancer was mentioned.

1. 2 Chronicles chapter 21 verse 12 to 20

“And a letter came to him from Elijah the prophet, saying, thus says the LORD God of your father David: Because you have not walked in the ways of Jehoshaphat your father…”

“But have walked in the way of the kings of Israel, and have made Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to play the harlot like the harlotry of the house of Ahab, and also have killed your brothers…”

“Behold, the LORD will strike your people with a serious affliction-your children, your wives, and all your possessions… After all this the LORD struck him in his intestines with an incurable disease.”

2. Jeremiah chapter 30 verse 10 to 17

“…For I am with you,’ says the LORD, ‘to save you; … And will not let you go altogether unpunished.”

“For thus says the LORD: Your affliction is incurable, your wound is severe… You have no healing medicines…”

I discovered that the cancerous incidence mentioned in the Bible passages above is a divine punishment to the children of God who went astray.

How to be Healed from Cancer

If Christians get cancer, then the best healing practices excludes expensive medical treatments that does not heal!

So, the best steps include;

1. Repentance from all sins.

2. Read your Bible to find encouraging words that helps your faith.

3. Pray to the LORD and your faith can give you miracle of long life than the prediction of the doctors.

4. Wait patiently unto the LORD.

5. Depression kills cancer patients very fast, so, always rejoice in God’s presence through thanksgiving.

Christians get cancer through heredity or exposure to carcinogenic substances and risk factors mentioned above. Don’t be ignorant of the fact that misusing the grace of GOD like the Israelites might be disastrous.

This does not change the fact that GOD is loving. He is a disciplinarian and chastise His loved ones for their good.

I implore you to live a healthy lifestyle and stay away from foods and drinks preserved with chemicals. And, stay away from many body creams and cosmetics that contains heavy metals which could be carcinogenic.

May the mercy, power and healing from the LORD be upon all of us in Jesus name.   

How Safe is Astrology for Christians?

Posted by May 31, 2022 Gospel Evangelism, Holy Word Leave a Comment
How Safe is Astrology for Christians?

Astrology for Christians involves the interest of believers visiting the astrologers to predict their future. Is this practice safe or harmless for the Christians? What does God have to say about astrology? Zodiacs seem to be a fun but does it really tell you the truth?

I was dazed when I read about the survey conducted 2017 among U.S. adults by the Pew Research Centre that 26 percent Christians, 24 percent Protestant and 18 percent Evangelical believe in astrology.

These figures are shocking and disappointing! Everyone is eager to know about the future, then is astrology for Christians? Why can’t the Christians ask the Holy Spirit for guidance?

Today’s message will explain the practice of astrology and the safest way to follow.

The Practice of Astrology

Astrology is a type of divination that involves the forecasting of earthly and human events through the observation and interpretation of the fixed stars, the Sun, the Moon, and the planets.

Natal astrology is the application of astrology to the birth of individuals, in order to determine information about the nature and course of a person’s life. The idea is that since the universe is interrelated, astronomical bodies exert an influence on new-born children.

To tell about a person’s character or possible future, horoscopic astrologers rely on a horoscope, a chart of astronomical bodies that shows the relative positions of the Sun, the Moon, the planets, and the ascendant and midheaven signs of the zodiac at a specific moment in time. Most horoscopes are represented by a circle divided into 12 intersections, called houses.

The practice of Astrology has nothing to do with GOD rather it seeks information from the things created by GOD. Astrology for Christians means luring believers into Idolatry!

Astrology in the Bible

Many Christians were deceived by the astrologers that the study of the star is approved by the LORD. But, my question to the astrologers which they refused to give a clear answer to is: “Does God who created the stars told us to seek for characters and future occurrences from the heavenly bodies?

Bible Quotes by the Astrologers

The following Bible verses are misconception by the Astrologers;

1. Genesis chapter 1 verses 14 to 17

“Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years…He made the stars also. God set them in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth.

The original context of the stars in this passage is to perform two main functions; for automatic lightning and season formation. They are not for determination of human destiny as claimed by the stargazer.

2. Genesis chapter 15 verse 5

“Then He brought him outside and said, “Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.” And He said to him, “So shall your descendants be”.

 The LORD never give names to stars, but He compared the population of Abraham’s descendants to the uncountable number of stars He created in the firmament.

3. Matthew chapter 24 verse 29

“Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.”

Astronomers use this verse to justify their use of the sun, moon and stars for forecast into the lives of people – Absolute nonsense!

The verse is mainly prophetic which simply means that the automation of lightning and season will cease during the end time.

4. Matthew chapter 2 verse 1 and 2

“… Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.”

Note: That the action of the Astrology of the generation of Jesus Christ was mentioned in the Bible does not justify that the practice is acceptable by the LORD. Don’t be deceived!

Bible Quotes that condemn Astrology for Christians

The LORD detest astrology for Christians and the following Bible Verses are evidence to show that all Christians must condemn divination offered by astrology with all their might!

1. Isaiah chapter 47 verse 13 and 14

“You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels; Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, And the monthly prognosticators Stand up and save you from what shall come upon you. Behold, they shall be as stubble, The fire shall burn them; They shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame; It shall not be a coal to be warmed by, nor a fire to sit before!”

2. Leviticus chapter 19 verse 26

“You shall not eat anything with the blood, nor shall you practice divination or soothsaying.”

3. Jeremiah chapter 8 verse 2

“They shall spread them before the sun and the moon and all the host of heaven, which they have loved and which they have served and after which they have walked, which they have sought and which they have worshiped. They shall not be gathered nor buried; they shall be like refuse on the face of the earth.”

4. Acts chapter 7 verses 42

“Then God turned and gave them up to worship the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the Prophets: ‘Did you offer Me slaughtered animals and sacrifices during forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?”

Hmm, the verse above shows that anyone who believes and practice astrology is absolutely cursed and rejected by the LORD.

5 Spiritual Dangers of Astrology for Christians

1. Horoscope is Idolatry; given more respect to creations than the Creator.

2. It is deceit from the Devil to take your heart away from the LORD.

3. The Astrologers blindfold and swindle you.

4. Their prediction is not accurate and full of assumptions.

5. They make you hear predictions from them instead of listening to the right counsel by the Holy Spirit.

I appeal to you to reject astrology for Christians and do not read horoscope and the likes either from your mobile phones or the newspaper. It is deceitful and not fun as widely referred to. It would separate your spirit from the LORD and make you fall to the hands of the deceitful devil.