Deoband Church

Deoband Church The goal and purpose of ministry is to build up the body of Christ.

12/01/2025

Christmas celebration went outstanding and full of surprises and blessings.

The concept of a Kingdom of God is not primarily one of space, territory, or politics, as in a national kingdom, but ins...
23/08/2024

The concept of a Kingdom of God is not primarily one of space, territory, or politics, as in a national kingdom, but instead, one of kingly rule, reign, and sovereign control. The Kingdom of God is the realm where God reigns supreme, and Jesus Christ is King. In this kingdom, God’s authority is recognized, and his will is obeyed.

Ron Rhodes, Theology Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, offers this bite-sized definition of the Kingdom of God: “God’s present spiritual reign over His people (Colossians 1:13) and Jesus’ future reign in the millennial kingdom (Revelation 20).”2

Old Testament scholar Graeme Goldsworthy summarized the Kingdom of God in even fewer words as, "God's people in God's place under God's rule."

Jesus and the Kingdom
John the Baptist began his ministry announcing that the kingdom of heaven was at hand (Matthew 3:2). Then Jesus took over: “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ ” (Matthew 4:17, ESV)

Jesus taught his followers how to enter the Kingdom of God: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21, ESV)

The parables Jesus told illuminated truth about the Kingdom of God: “And he answered them, ‘To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.’ ” (Matthew 13:11, ESV)

Likewise, Jesus urged his followers to pray for the coming of the Kingdom: “Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.’ ” (Matthew 6:9-10, ESV)

Jesus promised he would come again to earth in glory to establish his Kingdom as an eternal inheritance for his people. (Matthew 25:31-34)

In John 18:36, Jesus said, "My kingship is not of this world." Christ was not implying that his reign had nothing to do with the world, but that his dominion came not from any earthly human, but from God. For this reason, Jesus rejected the use of worldly fighting to achieve his purposes.

What does Matthew 16:18 mean?And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the ...
18/08/2024

What does Matthew 16:18 mean?

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.

there is an element of wordplay involved here. As written in Greek, Peter's name is Petros, meaning "a rock" or "a stone," and the word Jesus uses for the foundation is petra, which means "rock" in the sense of a substance or material. Jesus does not say "you are Petros, and on this Petros I will build…" nor does He say, "you are petra, and on this petra I will build." Rather, He says "you are Petros [a stone], and on this petra [rock] I will build my church." The rock on which God will establish His church is in the confession Peter has just made: that Jesus is "the Christ, the Son of the living God" (Matthew 16:16).

Peter certainly becomes the leader of the disciples and first spokesman for Christ in the earliest days of the church. Under the power of the Holy Spirit, Peter preaches the initial sermon as the church is born and 3,000 people come to faith in Christ in a single day (Acts 2). Peter, though, is far from infallible and his faith falters on several occasions, both before Christ's death and resurrection (Matthew 16:23) and during the time of the apostles (Galatians 2:11–14).

However, the church—the collection of all people who come to faith in Christ as Savior––exists only because of the central truth that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. That is the power that keeps the gates of hell from overcoming those who are in Christ, His people, the church. Peter plays a vital role for a time, but eventually disappears even from the story of the church's beginnings after Acts 16. Just as was promised, the foundation of God's new covenant is not centered around any fallible person or place, but in the hearts and minds of each individual person (Hebrews 8:6–13).

28/07/2024

God is merciful and gracious, and all wonder working God, who still work according to riches and glory, who never disappoint us and faithful to hear our prayers, and give heed to our supplication, who call us from darkness to glorious light. who loves you with any condition and any expectations

26/06/2024

Certainly! People pray for a variety of reasons, and the motivations can be deeply personal. Here are some common reasons why individuals choose to pray:

1. Spiritual Connection: Many people pray to connect with a higher power, whether it’s God, the universe, or a divine presence. Prayer provides a sense of communion and allows individuals to express their faith, gratitude, and devotion.

2. Seeking Guidance: Prayer can be a way to seek guidance, wisdom, or clarity. People often turn to prayer when faced with important decisions, challenges, or dilemmas. They hope to receive insight or direction.

3. Comfort and Solace: During difficult times—such as illness, loss, or emotional distress—prayer offers comfort. It provides a space to express feelings, find solace, and cope with pain.

4. Gratitude: Expressing gratitude through prayer is common. People thank their higher power for blessings, answered prayers, and everyday joys. Gratitude prayers foster a positive mindset.

5. Intercession: Some pray on behalf of others. Intercessory prayer involves asking for blessings, healing, or protection for loved ones, friends, or even strangers.

6. Confession and Forgiveness: Prayer allows individuals to confess their mistakes, seek forgiveness, and make amends. It’s a way to address guilt and seek reconciliation.
Praise and Adoration: People pray to express admiration, reverence, and awe. Praise prayers celebrate the beauty of creation, the goodness of life, and the divine.

Remember that prayer practices vary across different religions and spiritual beliefs. Whether it’s a formal ritual, a spontaneous conversation, or a silent meditation, the act of praying can be deeply meaningful.

13/03/2024

Trusting That Christ Is Enough, Always and to the Uttermost

Singing songs of surrender to God when we hold on so tightly to those things we trust in seems pointless, doesn’t it? God knows our heart and He wants us to be living sacrifices to Him. Throughout His Word, He consistently and constantly demonstrates that He is faithful and trustworthy. Jesus cared about meeting the physical needs of people and paid attention to the details of their lives. But ultimately, there is a need much greater and that is coming to Jesus Himself. In all circumstances, we are to be open-handed, listening to Him, and entrusting our lives into His care.

Pray that God will help you to surrender. Repent of placing your hope in things other than God that will never be enough. Remember that there is a continual battle on this earth where many things will appear attractive, and promise us the earth. Yet that is all they can promise. We will be left bitterly short-changed if we trust them.

Let Jesus guard your heart and satisfy your hunger and thirst. Believe that He is at work in ways that we cannot fully comprehend. Above all, look to His Word for wisdom and truth about who God is and who we are in relation to Him. As Elisabeth Elliot said, “We can't really tell how crooked our thinking is until we line it up with the straight edge of Scripture.”

“Trust and obey, for there's no other way
to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.”

13/01/2024

The Bible says that God is like a shepherd who cares for his people, the sheep of his pasture. He provides them with everything they need, such as food, water, rest, guidance, protection, and comfort. He also rescues them from danger and leads them to a good place. 🙌

Some of the verses that describe God as a shepherd are:

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:1-3)

“Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes.” (Isaiah 40:11)

“For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. Today, if you would hear His voice.” (Psalm 95:7)

“I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)

29/10/2023

John 1:45
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

Just as Andrew told Peter, Philip now tells Nathanael that Jesus is the Messiah. Philip refers to Jesus as "the One" written about in the Hebrew Scriptures. For centuries, the people of Israel had waited for "Messiah," a term which means, "Anointed One." In Greek, the word is translated as Christos, from which we get the English word "Christ." This figure was supposed to rescue Israel from her enemies, and lead them to freedom and glory. This is a figure Israel is supposed to be looking for, but most people would eventually reject Him. Philip is aware of the Old Testament prophecies about the coming Savior (Deuteronomy 18:18; Isaiah 40:3; Isaiah 53). Philip also tells Nathanael that Jesus is from Nazareth. John 21:2 tells us Nathanael's hometown is Cana, which might have been close to Nazareth. His response in verse 46 is sarcastic, suggesting that nothing good could come out of a back-water place like that.

18/07/2023

Holy God and His people.

A psalm of David.1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.2 Day after day the...
18/06/2023

A psalm of David.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they reveal knowledge.
3 They have no speech, they use no words;
no sound is heard from them.
4 Yet their voice[b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.
5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is deprived of its warmth.

7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.

10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the honeycomb.
11 By them your servant is warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can discern their own errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then I will be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.

14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

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