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Holy Spirit Guidance: Embracing Growth in Christ

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel John 6:63 “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. ”  Understanding the importance of continuous spiritual growth is crucial, as it leads to a life guided by the Holy Spirit rather than our earthly desires. Such growth leads us […]

Embracing the Gift of Salvation

By Pastor Kemi Anjorin Titus 2:11 “God’s marvelous grace has manifested in person, bringing salvation for everyone.” The gift of salvation is a universal offer that doesn’t discriminate based on race, culture, or background. This profound gift reflects the all-encompassing love of God, who desires to draw every individual, regardless of their differences, into a meaningful relationship with the divine. […]

THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST AND HOW TO LIVE IT DAILY

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” KNOW AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE NEW LIFE In order to embrace this new life, it’s crucial that we understand and acknowledge our newfound identity. When someone becomes a part of Christ, they are […]

REPENTANCE

By  Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Heb 6:1  “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God”. Biblical repentance is a continuous process of aligning ourselves with God’s will and turning away from actions that lead to spiritual death. It is […]

Study of the Book of Galatians Chapter 6

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Galatians 6: 18 “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers, and sisters. Amen” Galatians 6 is the concluding chapter of the letter the Apostle Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia. It addresses several key themes integral to the letter’s overall message, including restoration, sowing and reaping, and boasting in the […]

Insights on the Book of Galatians Chapter 4

By Pastor Chinedu Emmanuel Galatians 4:10-12 “You are trying to earn favor with God by observing certain days or months or seasons or years. 11I fear for you. Perhaps all my hard work with you was for nothing. 12Dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to live as I do in freedom from these things, for I have become like you […]

The Inadequacy of the Law: Insights from Galatians 3

To summarize, Galatians chapter 3 emphasizes the inadequacy of the law in providing salvation and righteousness for all.  The law was given to reveal and define sin, making us aware of our sinful nature and our need for redemption. The law itself cannot save or make us righteous but it points us to Christ, who fulfilled the requirements of the law and offers salvation through faith. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, we are set free from the power of sin, we received grace, became slaves of righteousness, and are led by the Spirit of God.