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Christian Race: How to Avoid Falling Away!!

Posted by Jul 11, 2016 Holy Word, Church, Gospel Evangelism, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
Christian Race: How to Avoid Falling Away!!

Christian race is a lifestyle that is tasking and it is worthwhile because the umpire of the race is Jesus Christ. The beauty of the Christian race is that it has a finish line and the winners shall be rewarded with beautiful mansions and eternal peace in heaven.

I had an interesting experience on track events during my primary school inter-house sport. My dad trained me to always obey the rules of the race; to hear the gunshot before moving, to focus on the finish line, to move fast with all my strength, and never to look back.

During the competition, he was always on the field to encourage me to move fast, even when am comfortable with the second place. I always came home with gifts at the end of every race. So, the secrets of my winnings were consistent training and obedience to the rules of the race.

Similarly, we need to follow some rules before winning the Christian race. The finish line for everyone is the courtyard in heaven. And only the winners of the Christian race will receive the massive gift of heavenly mansions.

Don’t let your heart be troubled in this race. Jesus says in John chapter 14 verse 1 and 2: “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”

Let me share with you the winning tactics:

  1. Understand the significance of the Christian race

The significance of the race is to get Christians ready for their eternity into the glorious gifts at heaven. Jesus advised in the book of Luke chapter 13 verses 24: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.”

Thus, it is important to be an active Christian and not a passive one who is just a church goer.

  1. Get yourself qualified for the Christian race

You must forsake the things of this world and give the power of your choice to Jesus. Then your faith in Jesus Christ qualifies you for the Christian race. John chapter 14 verse 23 says: “Jesus answered and said to him, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.”

  1. Acknowledge the Right Goals

The Lord wants us to regain our rightful status. So, He admonished the Israelite in the book of Leviticus chapter 19 verse 1 and 2: “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.”

In the New Testament, Jesus told us to be perfect just as our Father in Heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48)

All the goals of every child of God centers on transformation into the Christ like nature. So your main goals include:

(a) To run a Christian race with the strength of God’s holiness.

(b) To be faithful to God in your stewardship.

  1. Run the Christian Race

Don’t trek on your track, but run the Christian race. Examples of those trekking are; people who hardly study their Bible, they don’t take the word of God with all seriousness and they are sluggish in their spiritual dealings with God.

You have to run and win the Christian race by: reading the bible always, complete obedience to the word of God, love God with all your strength, and press on without looking back to your past. Luke chapter 9 verse 62 says: “But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

  1. Throw away every heavy laden

One thing I dislike in track events is the half-clothed of the athletes. I asked a coach the reason for such outfit and he said: “The burden of heavy cloth will hinder the performance of the athlete”. I was not comfortable with his response, but I pondered on the effect of the heavy burden.

I realized that we can’t run the Christian race with any form of heavy burdens. For instance, heavy laden could be; addictions, excessive attention to television, magazines, the internet, lukewarm friends or procrastination.

All these heavy laden cannot make you a winner in the Christian race.

So, drop the lifestyle that gets you depressed to the feet of the Lord.

Jesus says in the book of Matthew chapter 11 verse 28 to 30: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

  1. Uphold Strict Discipline

The grace of the Lord is available for everyone to be successful. But, you must play your role of obedience to sustain this grace in your Christian race. Scriptures says that we can’t continue in sin and ask grace to abound (Romans 6:1-2).

Most of the winners in sport exhibit strict discipline during their training for any competition. For instance, they restrain themselves from sex, alcohol, parties, gluttony and drugs. Wow! If a worldly athlete could be so disciplined in his training, then no Christian should have any excuse to justify indiscipline.

You have to discipline your body, soul and spirit in the way of the Lord. Paul shared his experience with us in first Corinthians chapter 9 verses 26 and 27: “So I run straight to the goal with purpose in every step. I am not just shadowboxing. I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified.” (NLT)

  1. Don’t Judge Yourself

In the course of your Christian race, do not look back to compare yourself with others. Jesus Christ is the Judge of the Christian race. So, always compare your status with the biblical standard of God.

Don’t rate yourself with the standard of anyone, church doctrines or customs of the land. Such ratings might make you look like a ‘super Christian’. Let the word of God control your speed and you will never fall away.

 

Christian race is challenging, but your faithful obedience to God will make you a winner. Give God the chance to rule your life and your race on earth will not be a loss. Be an active Christian on earth and you will be a winner in heaven.

Revelation chapter 21 verse 4 to 7 says: “And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son.”

How to Enjoy the Healing Power of God

Posted by Jul 3, 2016 Holy Word, Family, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
How to Enjoy the Healing Power of God

The healing power of God is important for the joyful life of every human being. Sickness and diseases are rampant and everyone wants an escape from the threat.

The healing power of God is the only reliable source for solving your health issues.

In nearly all EU member states, circulatory diseases were the most common main diagnosis for in-patient. While, the two most common main diagnoses for day care patients were neoplasms (benign or malignant cancers) and diseases of the genitourinary system.

The rare exceptions to this were: Ireland and the United Kingdom, where pregnancy and childbirth was the most common; Cyprus and Sweden, where injuries and other external causes were the most common.

The WHO African Region bears the highest burden of malaria, accounting for an estimated 90% of all malaria deaths worldwide.

The best ways to enjoy the healing power of God include:

  1. Appreciate God’s design

God’s design for your body is to work during the day (when there is light) and to sleep at night. We don’t need anyone to tell us when to go to bed because God had designed the brain to shut down and sleep at the right time (night).

The book of Genesis chapter 1 verse 5 says: “God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day.”

You cannot enjoy the healing power of God if your body did not rest at night. The medical experts traced a lot of diseases such as; heart disease, diabetes, mental health problems, musculoskeletal disorders, respiratory problems and thyroid disease to inadequate sleep.

The habit of watching late night movies or carousing at night parties is a threat to the health of the body. God designed the night for us to sleep so that the body will have time to recuperate. And more antibodies to help fight against infections will be produced in large quantities.

I always feel feverish and unstable when I skip night sleeps. So, I realized that proper sleep at night plays a major role for a healthy life. You will enjoy the healing power of God if you always observe a day of rest (Sabbath). Some people neglect the Sabbath because they claim not to be Jews. While some refuse to observe a day of rest because they claimed not to be under the law of the Sabbath.

Listen, the origin of the Sabbath has nothing to do with the Mosaic Law or racism. Sabbath was a model of God and He expects everyone to emulate the practice. The book of Genesis chapter 2 verses 2 and 3 says: “And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done.

Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.”

God did not create us to suffer in the hands of diseases. So, the healing power of God is embedded in good night’s sleep and in observing rest on the seventh day.

The Doctors and Pharmacists also admitted that sleep is a powerful medium of healing to the body. So, the beds in the hospitals are not for decorations.

  1. Obedience to the Word of God

God loves humanity so much. And that was the reason for commandments in the Old Testament and teachings of Jesus Christ/Holy Spirit in the New Testament.

Anyone that disobeys the word of God cannot enjoy the healing power of God. So, learn to obey the word of God and you will always enjoy the blessings of God. Have a look at the mind of God to people who disobey His instructions: “But it shall come to pass, if you do not obey the voice of the LORD your God…

The LORD will make the plague cling to you… with fever, with inflammation, with severe burning fever, with the sword, with scorching, and with mildew…” (Deuteronomy 28:14-22)

For instance, sexually transmitted diseases such as Gonorrhea and HIV/AIDS wouldn’t have been a threat to the world if the commandment of God that says; “thou shall neither fornicate nor commit adultery” is obeyed by everyone.

It is unfortunate that many people do not want to be controlled by God’s instructions in the Bible. Some shout at me that they are no more under the law and they have the liberty to do whatever they like. “…Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! ” (Romans 6:1-2)

We are no more under the Old Testament law of sacrifices because Jesus had fulfilled it on the cross. But we are still under the New Testament teachings (law) of Jesus Christ.

The more you obey every single word of God, the more you enjoy the healing power of God. Jesus warned the man He healed not to disobey the word of God anymore. John chapter 5 verse 14 says: “Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.”

  1. Build Your Faith to Receive Healing Power of God

You cannot enjoy the healing power of God if your faith in God is nowhere to be found. Faith is a vital instrument you must use to tap the healing power of God. When you fall sick, recite the promises of God in the Bible and your faith in Jesus Christ would heal you.

This had worked for me several times without using a single tablet.

For instance, the woman with the issue of blood chose to withdraw her faith from the doctors and built her faith in Jesus Christ. She received the power of healing instantly.

Matthew chapter 9 verse 22 says: “But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.”

  1. Eat God-made Diet

A lot of people did not enjoy the healing power of God because their diets are artificial. Man-made diet has (chemical or fertilizer) residues which are harmful to the body.

God created organic vegetables, fruits and crops which contain natural healing components. Genesis chapter 1 verse 11 and 12 says: “Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth”; and it was so.

And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to its kind, and the tree that yields fruit, whose seed is in it according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.”

The secret of long healthy life in the first generation (e.g. Adam; 930 years, Seth; 912 years old) is as a result of eating organic foods and fruits. A lot of people fall sick in our generation because most of the fast food intake is harmful to the body. How could someone feed on canned foods without feeling sick? Hmm!

Most of the canned foods you eat are preserved with chemicals such as; Bisphenol-A (BPA), Bromate, Benzoate, Azodicarbonamide, and Sodium nitrate. All these chemicals are harmful to your body cells. These preservative chemicals cause cancer, liver and kidney diseases etc.

God’s power of healing can be found in vegetables, fruits, herbs and crops that have no chemical interference.

  1. Drink God-made Water

It is no more news that the best liquid for your body is pure water. The medical experts who discovered the healing power in water recommend a daily intake of 2 to 3 liters.

Run away from man-made water, such as; juice concentrate, soft drinks, beer etc. The residual effects in the body are unhealthy. Examples of diseases caused by man-made water include; diabetes, liver cirrhosis, kidney diseases, etc.

It is good to stick to natural water and you will enjoy the healing power of God embedded in it. Have you heard of water therapy? Well, natural water heals, but artificial water kills…

 

The healing power of God is available for everybody. Come to Jesus with your faithful heart. And your body, soul and spirit shall enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Prayer: 5 Ways to Get Your Requests Answered!

Posted by Jun 27, 2016 Holy Word, Church, Family, Word of Faith, Youths Leave a Comment
Prayer: 5 Ways to Get Your Requests Answered!

Prayer is not only begging for God’s intervention, but also a channel of acknowledging the greatness of God. Prayer is a vital medium of getting supernatural results. Some people’s prayers go unanswered due to some irregularities. But, don’t lose hope in prayers to God.

According to a 2014 Pew Research center survey, 55% of Americans said they pray every day. 21% said they pray weekly and 23% said they seldom pray. It is interesting to discover that Americans ages 65 and older are far more likely than adults under 30 to say they pray daily (65% vs 41%).

I want you to agree with me that God who created ears is not a deaf Being. Thus, He hears when we speak. The book of Isaiah chapter 59 verse 1 and 2 says: “Behold, the LORD’S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.”

This post will show the important ways of presenting your requests to God for quick answers.

  1. Use Distraction-Free Venue

If your prayers at public centers (such as church etc.) are not answered, then consider a private place. God answers the prayer of those who speak to Him with an undivided attention.

For instance, an earthly father would never take his son seriously if the boy requests for a new bicycle while watching Tom and Jerry (cartoons). The boy is expected to avoid distractions, look straight into his father’s face and present his request.

I got this style of prayer from Jesus and it is working great for me. Matthew chapter 14 verses 23 say: “And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.”

Jesus prayed in the temple and public gatherings, but He always retreats to private places for uninterrupted prayers… This style of prayer plays a vital role in the success of Jesus on earth.

Don’t get tired of prayer! You might be using a wrong venue filled with distractions. Find a place of prayer where your heart and attention will not be carried away from the God’s presence.

  1. Fix Fasting

Prayers you have done for a while without an answer may fall into the category of prayer and fasting. Not all prayers need fasting, but some requests that need instant supernatural miracle will require such. Jesus Christ did not start His public ministration without fasting and prayer.

He asked God to bless Him with great authority, wisdom, power of healing and miracles. And God answered His prayers without hesitation. “Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being tempted for forty days by the devil. And in those days He ate nothing…” (Luke 4:1 & 2)

Jesus’ disciples tried to emulate Him, but they couldn’t due to a prayerful lifestyle that lack essential fasting. “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water.

So I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him… Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, “Why could we not cast it out?” So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief… “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”

If your prayer requires a spectacular outcome for people to see, then it is wise to fast.

Note: Don’t wound yourself with ‘almighty doctrines’ because you want to fast and pray. Jesus says: “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces, that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face.” (Matthew 6: 16 & 17)

    1. Call the Right Name in Your Prayer

Prayer is all about communication between you and God. But your relationship with God will be stronger if you call Him by His rightful names. When praying to God, call Him JEHOVAH, I AM WHO I AM, God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob, Prince of Peace… (Exodus 3:14 & 15, Isaiah 9:6)

You cannot call Him in reverence and stay the same. When you call His holy name, your prayers would receive feedback.

At this point, I want to advice you not to attach the name of God to any man (pastor, overseer or founder of a ministry) because the minister might not be serving the Almighty God.

I remembered a true life story of a female gospel musician in Nigeria. She always mentions the name of her pastor as a suffix to God’s name. She sang in her albums that it is the god of her pastor that saved and blessed her life…she thought she was making reference to God Almighty.

After the pastor died, she and everyone discovered that he belonged to a famous cult in his home town. And the false pastor was buried by his cult members. This scandal affected the reputation of the gospel musician.

If you don’t abuse the Lord by calling Him names He never told you He is, then He will listen to your prayers.

  1. Have a Firm Faith

Don’t waste your time praying, if you discover some level of bias in your heart. Such prayers will hit the rock. A vital role you need to play for your prayer to be answered is having faith in the power of God.

For instance, Jesus ensured that the faith of the blind men corresponded with their prayers before He answered their request. (Jesus is not a magician). “…two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us!”… And Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to Him, “Yes, Lord.” Then He touched their eyes, saying, “According to your faith let it be to you.” (Matthew 9:27-29)

Jesus emphasizes faith as a key reason for prayers to be answered. Matthew chapter 17 verse 20 says: “So Jesus said to them… if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”

  1. Do Away with Materialism

A lot of prayers go unanswered because of the idolatry medium involved in it. The false pastors and prophets introduced the practice of materialism into the Christendom and this had affected genuine relationship with God.

Some church doctrines encourage their members to always pray with the aid of materials such as; candle, water, soap, handkerchief, oil, rosary etc. Such prayers cannot be answered by God. Though, am aware of devil’s manipulations of “answering” such idolatry prayers at times.

There is no verse in the Bible, where God instructed us to come before Him with such materials. I studied the prayer life of Jesus and discovered that the only instrument He used during His prayer is faith. So, if you believe in the power of Jesus, then do not put any material (idol) between your faith and God.

The danger in such practice is that your faith would cling to the soap, oil or handkerchief (and not to Jesus alone).

Stop the purchase of ‘spiritual materials’ from these dubious false bishops, pastors and prophets. They are swindling you of your hard-earned money. Jesus says: “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8)

A true man of God will freely show you the right way to pray just as Jesus thought His disciple how to pray in Luke chapter 11 verses 1 to 4.

I am a living witness to tell you that God answers prayers. Though, He won’t answer any prayer which is against His will. Thus, always worship God in spirit and in truth, so that your entire prayer requests will not contradict His plan for your life.

RAPTURE: How to Get Prepared for the Second Coming

Posted by Jun 15, 2016 Holy Word, Church, Gospel Evangelism Leave a Comment
RAPTURE: How to Get Prepared for the Second Coming

The Rapture is a “designed technology” by God to airlift the Christians to meet Jesus – an escape route from deadly tribulations. Rapture is derived from the Latin word ‘raptus’ and it means: “a carrying off”.

There are different teachings about the rapture and its timing. The pre-tribulation, during-tribulation and post-tribulation doctrines are causing a lot of confusion. I am not introducing a new teaching about the rapture, but I want to show you the clarity on this topic.

Is Rapture a Real Future Event?

The failed predictions of the end-time by some people such as: John Wesley 1836, Margaret Rowen 1925, Jehovah’s Witness 1941, Herbert Armstrong 1943, Pat Robertson 1982 and Harold Camping 2011 could make you become bias about the rapture.

But, I had discovered that the best way to avoid confusion about the second coming of Jesus is to believe the word of Jesus only. Any new prophesy from anyone should be thrown into the ‘trash can’.

Rapture is real. Listen to Jesus in the book of Matthew chapter 24 verses 30 and 31: “Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.”

When is the Rapture?

We’d had enough from our professors (Theologians), prophets and pastors who were very ‘good’ in biblical mathematics! But, none of their dates are correct. This substantiates the statement of Jesus Christ to be true. Jesus says: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.” (Matthew 24:36)

God chose to make the rapture day unknown so that the cheater will not corrupt His judgment. If the date of the second coming of Jesus is known by everyone, some will choose to be unfaithful to God till the last hour.

Funnily, in less than twenty-four hours to the take-off, they will ask for God’s forgiveness and to usher them into the rapture day as a saint… No one can cheat God! Galatians chapter 6 verses 7 and 8 say: “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.”

The information from Jesus did not give a date, but the rapture is certain immediately after the dreadful tribulations.

Jesus says: “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. Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven…” (Matthew 24:29 and 30)

The Bitter Pills of Tribulations

Tribulations are unwanted events happening to human beings. And end-time tribulations precede the occurrence of rapture. You might want to ask me if Christians will be a partaker of these tribulations.

Tribulations such as flood, disease outbreak, wars etc. had been in existence before the arrival of Jesus Christ. The tribulations never stopped on earth when He came to shed His blood for our salvation.

Rather, Jesus predicted more tribulations, and He made it known that we would meet many trials and sorrows.

Jesus says in the book of John chapter 16 verses 33: “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Don’t be scared of tribulations, because the love of God in your life is not quantifiable. The Lord Jesus Christ told us that the end time tribulations will be severed, but the LORD had made provision (rapture) for the saints to survive it.

Jesus says in Matthew chapter 24 verses 21 and 22: “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened.’’

The difference between Christians (elect) and non-Christians during the tribulations is that only the Christians will overcome in the end-time tribulations.

How to Prepare for the Rapture

 

  1. Understand the Purpose of the Rapture

You had found out from the scriptures mentioned earlier that the rapture is a ‘special flight’ for the saints during the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. And rapture is designed for the end-time harvest.

First Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 15 to 17 say: “For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and stay until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep.

For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.”

  1. Keep your Light Burning

There is no shortcut to get the ticket for rapture. The need includes; accepting Jesus Christ into your life as the Savior. And your daily lifestyle must be controlled by His holy Will.

Sinners cannot catch-up with Jesus during His second coming. So, don’t be enticed into sin by your carnal thoughts, friends, society or the government.

Jesus concluded the story of the ten virgins narrated in the book of Matthew chapter 25 verses 1 to 13 with this advice: “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming”.

Second Death: How real is Eternal Punishment?

Posted by May 31, 2016 Holy Word, Church, Gospel Evangelism Leave a Comment
Second Death: How real is Eternal Punishment?

Second death sounds scary, but not as fearful as the first death! The good news is that second death is not for everybody. No one has ever experienced the second death. So, there is no statistical report to show the world about the reality of the second death.

Thus, a lot of people are confused, but I had a divine revelation about this topic which will interest you to know.

I had a prophetic vision from God on the first day of September 2003. “I noticed from afar that some guards surrounded a white throne. They raised their voices to call and suddenly I saw the Almighty Judge rose from the white throne.

He took some foot steps forward and I was given the grace to see beyond. I saw a golden crown descended upon the shoulder of the Almighty Judge.

He approached two groups, each group had a leader. The Lord spoke to the group on the left side: “Satan had been doing badly, so he is condemned to the lake of fire”. It was after this pronouncement; I got to know that the handsome group leader was Satan.

Something amazing happened; Satan and all his followers were automatically put into bondage with golden handcuffs. There was deep sorrow and hopelessness in their midst. I saw them shaking their heads in sorrow.

The Almighty Judge moved to the group on the right and said: “Jesus had been doing well, so he is victorious”. Everyone in this group, including Jesus the group leader was dancing, laughing, jumping, and shouting victory! Victory!! Victory!!! ”

After this ‘three hours’ vision, the Lord told me to narrate it to the world as an evidence to buttress the biblical teachings about end-time judgment, lake of fire (second death) and heaven.

What is Second Death?

Second death is a term used to describe permanent separation from God accompanied by eternal punishment. The first death is the physical departure from the earth. But, the second death is for the spirits and souls that disobeyed the instructions of the Lord.

Second death is the lake of fire. Revelation chapter 20 verses 14 says: “Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.”

Who is the Second Death designed for?

The second death is designed for two categories:

  1. Fallen Angels

Satan and demons were once angels of God in heaven until they rebelled against the LORD. And the war led by Angel Michael defeated the rebellious angels.

Revelation chapter 12 verse 7 to 9 says: “And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.”

The second death is the eternal home for the fallen angels who rebelled against God’s kingdom. Jude verse 6 emphasized the truth that the fallen angels (Satan and demons) cannot escape the great judgment. “And the angels who did not keep their proper domain, but left their own abode, He has reserved in everlasting chains under darkness for the judgment of the great day”.

  1. Disobedient Human beings

The second death (lake of fire) is also designed for any human being whose lifestyle is not in accordance with God’s instructions.

Revelation chapter 20 verses 13 to 15 say: “The Sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works.

Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.”

How to Avoid the Second Death

Always make the right choice to stay away from anything sinful. Since the Blood of Jesus Christ is enough to deliver you from the stronghold of sins, then be active on the path of holiness.

Revelation chapter 21 verses 8 gave a summary of the kind of characters you must avoid. “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

Only the overcomers who tapped the Power in Jesus Christ can be free from the judgment of the second death.

Thus, always endure all the unwanted circumstances. And be faithful to the commandments of Jesus Christ in your riches. The early churches were also warned against the judgment of the second death.

Revelation chapter 2 verses 11 say: “He, who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.”

You might not find it easy to live a good Christian life in this generation filled with terrible abominations and persecutions, but don’t give up. Jesus says: “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Your endurance in the power of Jesus Christ will make you a victor in the end. Revelation chapter 20 verses 6 say: “Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years…”

Eternal punishment is for the ‘goats’ (disobedient and stubborn souls) as explained in the book of Matthew chapter 25 verse 31 to 46. Second death (lake of fire) is a real estate of sorrow; you must not plan to mortgage it!

Jehovah loves you, thus, put your body, soul and spirit under the control of the Word of God. And let your lifestyle be consistent in the practice of holiness. Then, the second death (lake of fire) will never be your eternal home in Jesus name.