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What is Slave of Righteousness?

Posted by Apr 5, 2021 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
What is Slave of Righteousness?

Slave of righteousness is a metaphoric expression used by Paul to explain the subject of holiness to the Roman Christians.

Are you confused about becoming a ‘slave’ when the salvation of Jesus made you co-heir with Christ? Are you offended by Paul’s statement because you are a master in your homeland?

Don’t worry, today’s message will explain the context and content of Paul’s statement; slave of righteousness!

Is Paul’s Statement Controversial?

Apostle Peter made a remark about some Paul’s statement which might be difficult to comprehend…

Second Peter chapter 3 verse 15 and 16: “…and consider that the long-suffering of our Lord is salvation–as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given to him, has written to you.

as also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which untaught and unstable people twist to their own destruction, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures.”

Paul specifically mentioned that the words ‘slave of righteousness’ was his human terms. It is not a prophetic expression from the LORD. So, don’t be offended and don’t get confused. It is an analogy to describe the submission of your power of choice to GOD’s rules.

“I speak in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves of uncleanness, and of lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves of righteousness for holiness.” Romans 6:19

Paul’s Declaration about Slave of Righteousness

“But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” Romans 6:17-18

The best way to understand the context of Paul’s statement above is to read is personal experience related to freedom from sin.

“For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin. What I am doing, I do not understand. For what I will to do, that I do not practice; but what I hate, that I do. If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good.

But now, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. For the good that I will to do, I do not do; but the evil I will not to do, that I practice.

Now if I do what I will not to do, it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me. I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good. For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man.

But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin in my members. O wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?” Romans 7:14-24

NOTE: Paul’s excuses above are personal to him and not a reference for you to give excuses to your sin. He knew that no matter the several times he shifts the blame, he would end up in eternal death if he folds his hands.

Paul says: “For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions which were aroused by the law were at work in our members to bear fruit to death.” Romans 7:5

Paul’s Power of Choice

Having read his personal experience recorded in Romans chapter 7, he reached a conclusion that there are two options to make in life either to be a slave to sin or a slave of righteousness.

He got the answer to his bitter experience in Romans chapter 8.

“There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death…”

So, where ever you read Paul’s statement saying words like:” you are no more under the law but grace”, then I want you to remember his statement in Romans 8:2 that he meant you are no more under the law of sin!! His preaching does not urge you to be lawless or careless about the commandments of Jesus Christ.

Romans chapter 6 verse 12 and 13 summarizes the content for slave of righteousness:

“Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.

And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.”

40 Powerful Healing Verses You Don’t Want to Miss!

Posted by Mar 31, 2021 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
40 Powerful Healing Verses You Don’t Want to Miss!

Healing means restoration of a wounded body or spirit. So, the power to heal comes from the LORD and reciting healing verses is a powerful channel of faith that saves the sick from death.

Statistics published by John Elflein this year shows that the leading causes of death globally included ischemic heart disease, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

All cardiovascular diseases together cause around 17.9 million deaths annually worldwide. There were around 228 million reported cases of infections of malaria all over the world, with approximately 405 thousand deaths. About 16.9 million U.S. Americans had been affected by cancer during their lifetime.

Today’s message would reveal helpful healing verses to you and if you recite them with faith there would be a miraculous cure in Jesus name.

5 Major Causes of Sickness

1. Disobedience to God’s commandments related to healthy lifestyle.

2. Environmental disaster which could be endemic, epidemic or pandemic.

3. Spiritual affliction from the Devil.

4. False enjoyment such as; alcoholism, drugs, gluttony, sugars and sweeteners.

5. Hereditary; inherited ailment from the family lineage.

How to Receive Power through the Healing Verses

The LORD can bless you with power of cure if you do the following:

1. Let your faith be strong as you read the verses, avoid bias.

2. Read the healing verses aloud or someone should read to your listening if you cannot speak out (Audio Bible can be helpful too).

3. Disallow distraction during recitation.

4. Repeat the healing verses until your faith appetite is satisfied.

5. Pray to the LORD through the name of Jesus after reading each verse.

You shall be healed as you read the healing verses in Jesus Name.

 20 Powerful Healing Verses from the Old Testament

1. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength. (Isaiah 40:29)

2. Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled. (Psalm 6:2)

3. The troubles of my heart have enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses! Look on my affliction and my pain, and forgive all my sins. (Psalm 25:17-18)

4. Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth. (Jeremiah 33:6)

5. O Lord, by these things men live; And in all these things is the life of my spirit; so, you will restore me and make me live. (Isaiah 38:16)

6. He sent His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction. (Psalm 107:20)

7. He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. (Psalm 147:3)

8. So, you shall serve the LORD your God, and He will bless your bread and your water. And I will take sickness away from the midst of you. (Exodus 23:25)

9. Then your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; The glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard. (Isaiah 58:8)

10. And the LORD will take away from you all sickness, and will afflict you with none of the terrible diseases of Egypt which you have known, but will lay them on all those who hate you. (Deuteronomy 7:15)

11. O LORD my God, I cried out to You, And You healed me. O LORD, you brought my soul up from the grave; You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. (Psalm 30:2-3)

12. Come, and let us return to the LORD; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. (Hosea 6:1)

13. Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; Save me, and I shall be saved, For You are my praise. (Jeremiah 17:14)

14. But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise with healing in His wings; And you shall go out and grow fat like stall-fed calves. (Malachi 4:2)

15. I have seen his ways, and will heal him; I will also lead him, and restore comforts to him and to his mourners. (Isaiah 57:18)

16. Your words have upheld him who was stumbling, and you have strengthened the feeble knees. (Job 4:4)

17. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all. (Psalm 34:19)

18. The LORD will strengthen him on his bed of illness; You will sustain him on his sickbed. (Psalm 41:3)

19. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

20. For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,’ says the LORD, ‘Because they called you an outcast saying: “This is Zion; No one seeks her.” (Jeremiah 30:17)

20 Scriptural Verses for Healing in the New Testament

1. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover. (Mark 16:17-18)

2. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. (Romans 8:11)

3. Then Jesus answered and said to her, “O woman, great is your faith! Let it be to you as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour. (Matthew 15:28)

4. When the sun was setting, all those who had any that were sick with various diseases brought them to Him; and He laid His hands on every one of them and healed them. (Luke 4:40)

5. Then great multitudes came to Him, having with them the lame, blind, mute, maimed, and many others; and they laid them down at Jesus’ feet, and He healed them. (Matthew 15:30)

6. Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. (John 8:36)

7. …who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness–by whose stripes you were healed. (1Peter 2:24)

8. 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. (Matthew 9:22)

9. As well as those who were tormented with unclean spirits. And they were healed. (Luke 6:18)

10. And Jesus said to him, “I will come and heal him. (Matthew 8:7)

11. And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. (Matthew 4:23)

12. 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. (Matthew 9:22)

13. Then the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, and He healed them. (Matthew 21:14)

14. Also, a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed. (Acts 5:16)

15. But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, “Do not be afraid; only believe, and she will be made well. (Luke 8:50)

16. Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So, He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. (Matthew 8:14-15)

17. Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; be cleansed.” Immediately his leprosy was cleansed. (Matthew 8:3)

18. Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. (3John 1:2)

19. And the multitude sought to touch Him, for power went out from Him and healed them all. (Luke 6:19)

20. 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. (Revelation 21:4)

If you read the healing verses above with faith then you would be delivered from spiritual and physical illness. The benefits of this act include bringing joy to your family and to you as a survivor and it strengthens your Christian faith.

Heavenly father I pray for everyone reading this message to receive miraculous healing from You in Jesus name – Amen.

To Stop Sinning? 10 Amazing Ways to Cease Repeated Sin

Posted by Mar 15, 2021 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
To Stop Sinning? 10 Amazing Ways to Cease Repeated Sin

Sin is an output of disobedience, so to stop sinning means ability to resist temptation and the consistent obedience to the LORD’s commandment.

You might be so worried with many questions such as: Is it possible to be free from sin? Why can’t I stop sinning despite confessing Jesus as my Saviour? How can I stop this mess I hate doing? Don’t worry my friend, you’ll get the right answers now…

Today’s message explains the powerful steps to take for you to stop sinning.

The Plans of the Devil for Christians

I am given the authority by the Almighty LORD to tell you the truth about this topic and I owe no apology to the Devil or to all the popular false Prophets/Pastors in our midst.

1. The Devil does not want us to stop sinning.

2. He sent his servants to deceive us with false doctrines, for example; ‘we need to confess our sins every religious service days of the week for repeated forgiveness because our flesh can’t be holy’.

3. Satan is distracting our attention from the Mighty Power of the LORD through civilization and modernization.

4. He wants us to be lukewarm till the second coming of Jesus Christ so that the LORD can chase us out of His Beautiful Kingdom.

The LORD’s warning is clearly stated: “…So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.” (Revelation 3:16)

5. Just the way he was successful to deceive the Jews that the dead body of Jesus was stolen, a similar trend in our midst involves telling us lies that it is impossible to stop sinning but the grace of Jesus would take us to heaven.

6. The Devil is doing a great crusade to shift the faith of Christians from the word of GOD to leaders of the world, science, technological inventions and power of self.

Jesus’ prophecy about this modern generation is worrisome as recorded in the book of Luke chapter 18 verse 8: “…Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8)

7. If we all believe that to stop sinning is impossible then all names would be wiped off from the Book of Life which is the Devil’s greatest plan.

“And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.” (Revelation 12:17)

The Plan of GOD for Everybody

The LORD wants us to stop sinning and His plan is to receive us into His Kingdom for eternal enjoyment. So, the Blood of Jesus is the last sacrifice that takes away the guilt from our lives provided we obey His commandments.

The LORD told me in a vision to tell everyone that He is ready to forgive you your sins, don’t bother about the size of the sin because He is ready to forgive you if you are ready to follow Him with all your heart.

10 Powerful Ways to Stop Sinning as a Christian

Don’t be discouraged if you find yourself stumbling into the sin you promised the LORD not to commit anymore. Tell the Devil you won’t be swayed by the wind of unbelief. Please follow the counsel below and you would have peace and permanent victory to stop sinning:

1. Pray for God’s Power

I wept bitterly one day during my prayers and the Holy Spirit told me: “You confessed the sin but didn’t ask for power to stop committing the sin”. I prayed for the Power and I received. Your power cannot stop you from sinning and if you are ready for the course of holiness, the LORD won’t delay to empower you.

2. Depart from Old Friends

You cannot stop sinning if you relate with people who does not live a righteous life.

3. Leave the Church

The gathering that preaches less about holiness or salvation is not for you. Churches that allow worldly styles is not fit for you.

4. Set Yourself for Absolute Sacrifice

Miracle cannot stop you from sinning. Your absolute readiness and preparedness to follow Jesus by denying yourself things of this world is vital for your victory.

5. Read and Understand the Bible

Gone are those day we read our Pastors. This time you read and understand the Word of GOD in the Bible through the help of the Holy Spirit. Misconception of the scriptures by false teachers had put many in the bondage of sin.

6. Don’t be Overconfidence

For instance; your faith in God does not give you the freedom to welcome your ex-girlfriend to your room – you can’t escape the sexual sin! So, don’t stay in an environment that can trigger your weakness. Destroy all the books, magazine, music or videos that could trigger you to sin.

7. Copy the Style of Jesus Christ

Sin does not come without temptation. So, when the rough times come, start singing songs of worship to the LORD or recite the bible verses you memorized. This step works for me perfectly every day.

8. Fellowship with GOD Regularly

This would give you spiritual growth and strength. Then you would receive power from the LORD regularly through His Holy Spirit. This was the secret of Jesus when He prays every night when on earth. No more excuse if you really want to stop sinning.

9. Love GOD with all Your Heart

If you build a loving relationship with the LORD (through obedience to all His instructions) then you would always overcome the Devil’s temptation.

10. To stop sinning is your Responsibility

It is not God’s role to come down from heaven to collect the bottle of beer or the drug syringes from you. It is not His duty to chase out the sexual partner or to twist your tongue from lies and other similar acts you might carelessly do every day.

Always remember that it is your responsibility to follow His plan of Salvation for your freedom from sins.

“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?” (Romans 6:1-2)

 

To stop sinning I recommend you follow the steps above and I assure you that no more repeated sins could hurt you. Your freedom from the stronghold of sin would be absolute in Jesus’ name.

Memorize Bible: 20 Ways to Learn Scriptures by Heart!

Posted by Mar 7, 2021 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
Memorize Bible: 20 Ways to Learn Scriptures by Heart!

To memorize Bible means quoting the word of God for the benefit of yourself or people around you without opening the Bible.

This powerful act does not have a thumb rule on how to learn it perfectly because our ability to memorize bible is not the same. But today’s message highlights many practical steps that could help you learn scriptures by heart. I would also share the powerful benefits with you!

I would love to share the testimony of Rebecca Moffitt related to memorizing the Bible:

“The miracle is what happened (and is still happening) in my mind. It’s like the links of my chains began to fall off, one at a time. Where I used to worry, I have peace. Previously I used to be suspicious, but now I have certainty that all is well. Before, I used to dwell on my stronghold, but now forget to think about it.

Verses like, “…But each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed,” (that was me!) and, “…Humbly accept the word planted in you which can save you,” began living and working within me!

I have an amazing new weapon in this battle. The memorization worked to occupy my mind when I replaced those negative thoughts with my daily scripture.  James says, “…Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin…” 

Well, desire didn’t have a chance to conceive when I had my weapon, “The Sword of The Spirit,” at hand and was willing to use it. I’m an analyser (can’t you tell?) so I don’t want to overanalyse how this process began freeing me in a way I’ve never been free before, but God was answering my prayer and showing me the power of “His perfect word that gives freedom.” “ 

20 Helpful Steps to Memorize Bible Verses!

1. Have confidence that your memory size of about 2.5 million gigabytes can store the verses you intend to keep.

2. Pray to the LORD to Bless your efforts.

3. Start memorization with short verses.

4. Memorize Bible verses that are relevant to what you are going through now.

5. Write down the verses many times until you miss no word anymore.

6. Mention some part if not all the scriptures you intend to memorize during your prayers to the LORD.

7. Turn off all media and recite the bible verses aloud!

8. Paste the memory verses on the wall, in your car, laundry, computer background and put the cards in your pocket.

9. If you are talented in music then memorize the scriptural verses by singing it.

10. If you choose to memorize bible verses thirty minutes daily, then do it in a quiet place without any form of distraction.

11. Understand the context and content of the bible verses. So, check dictionary or commentaries if necessary.

12. Start memorization of the keywords in the bible verse and very soon the complete verse would be stored properly to your brain.

13. Avoid stress and anxiety. You can’t easily remember your memory verses if you are tensed.

14. Long verse is best memorized bit by bit.

15. Listen to the audio bible of the verses often and it would help you speed up memorization.

16. The use of good Bible memory app can help you memorize bible verses easily.

17. Read the verse aloud twenty times, then speak the verse from memory ten times. And repeat process for fifteen minutes.

18. Envision the bible verses you want to memorize in your mind. The visual capture in your heart is a powerful feature.

19. Memorize Bible verses with your people at the family altar.

20. Review every memorized scripture once in a while.

10 Benefits of Bible Memorization

1. It gives you victorious response to evil thoughts that troubles your heart.

2. You would have boldness to respond to misleading arguments by false pastors, fake prophets, atheists and new age movement.

3. When you memorize Bible, you speak to sickness by faith and healing comes.

4. You stand to benefit spectacular deliverance during spiritual attack!

5. Memorized Bible verses strengthen your faith during the unexpected events of life.

6. It helps you to overcome temptations and you won’t be slave to sin.

7. You would always remember God’s commandments which makes you closer to Heaven.

8. Memorized Bible verses would help you to live a Christ-like life.

9. You can easily preach where holding the Bible is a crime.

10. Scriptural memorization speeds up your spiritual maturity.

It is a wise action to memorize Bible verses, so I recommend the steps above. Choose the ones that suits you and repeat the process regularly.

I would love to say at this point that I don’t dispute the fact that there are some cases where the Holy Spirit could help you remember the scriptures without your effort of memorization.

Please, this act is not meant for show-off or to impress anyone. Scriptural memorization is to help you and your neighbour for the glory of the LORD.

God’s Desire: 7 Steps to Know God’s Plan for Your Life

Posted by Feb 7, 2021 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
God’s Desire: 7 Steps to Know God’s Plan for Your Life

Not knowing God’s desire for one’s life may look like a pilot in the air without a clear signal from the tower control team.

The knowledge of God’s desire for your life would help you achieve great targets and it avoids wasting of precious time. Today’s message highlights the simple steps to take to know God’s will for your life every day.

7 Powerful Steps to Know God’s desire for Your Life

1. Do a thorough Reconciliation with the LORD

You won’t get a clear signal from the LORD if your life has one or two active sins around. Shed all the sinful weight through the Blood of Jesus and you would understand God’s desire.

2. Readiness to Release Your Desires

From my experience with the LORD, His wonderful will for me is not always the same design with my personal desires. If you want to understand God’s plan then drop your personal wishes.

3. Build Relationship with the LORD

Fall in love with the commandments of God given through Jesus Christ. Don’t consider God to be a faraway Giver or a Sunday service Coordinator. Love Him every day with all your heart and you would know God’s will for you.

“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said to him,” ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:36-37)

4. Faithful Prayers Reveals God’s Will

List your requests before the LORD and ask for His direction. Do this with a heart full of faith and in an environment free of distraction. You may not hear from the LORD if your heart is full of bias.

5. Biblical Meditation is a Top Secret

The word of GOD in the Bible is perfect for all circumstances in life. Read and digest in a quiet atmosphere. The Holy Spirit in you would minister God’s desire related to the issue you are going through.

6. Have zero tolerance for Disobedience

GOD does not reveal His plan to a child that loves disobedience. Obey His will today and He reveals another plan to you tomorrow. The LORD can reveal the future to you if you are a trusted and obedient child.

7. Wait Patiently

GOD is neither a robot nor a magician but He is Sovereign. If you follow the steps above and no instant response, then wait patiently with a trustful heart because He might want to test your sincerity. The LORD would surely respond!

The knowledge of God’s desire for your life can be discovered through obedience, holiness and patience. Stay calm in the LORD and don’t be distracted by the false prophet around you. God Bless you.