Holy Life Bible Church

04/10/2024

AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS LAYING EVERY BURDENS DOWN

MATTHEW 11:28

At the cross laying every burdens down, we find a place of solace and redemption. It is where we come to release the weight of our worries and fears, surrendering them to the power of Christ.

Just like the countless souls before us, we kneel in humility and offer our struggles to the divine presence that resides in that sacred space.

In this act of surrender, we acknowledge our limitations and seek divine guidance to navigate life's challenges. We let go of our ego-driven desires and open ourselves to the wisdom that flows from the cross.

It is a profound moment of vulnerability and trust, where we find strength in our willingness to relinquish control.

As we lay our burdens down, we are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice made on the cross. The pain and suffering endured for the sake of love and redemption.

It serves as a powerful symbol of hope and forgiveness, inspiring us to persevere in the face of adversity.

In the shadow of the cross, we find healing and renewal. It is a place of transformation, where our burdens are transformed into blessings.

Through our act of surrender, we are able to embrace a new perspective and walk a path illuminated by grace and compassion.

So, let us continue to come to the foot of the cross, laying every burden down in sincere repentance that comes with faith and gratitude.

For in that sacred act, we find peace and solace in the embrace of divine love.

HOLY LIFE BIBLE CHURCH

04/10/2024

No matter what happens, do you still believe in Jesus and do you still believe in His word?

In times of uncertainty and trials, the strength of our faith is truly tested. When we face challenges, it is natural to question our beliefs and wonder if our faith will withstand the storms of life. However, it is during these difficult moments that our trust in Jesus and His teachings is put to the ultimate test.

For example, consider the story of Job in the Bible. Despite losing everything he had, Job remained faithful to God and continued to believe in His divine plan. This serves as a powerful reminder that even in the face of adversity, unwavering faith can lead to eventual blessings and rewards.

Furthermore, reflecting on the teachings of Jesus can provide comfort and guidance in times of need. His words offer solace, wisdom, and a sense of direction for those who seek to follow His path.

By holding steadfast to His word, we can find peace and strength to overcome any obstacles that come our way.

In conclusion, maintaining belief in Jesus and His word during challenging times is a testament to the depth of our faith. It is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, our trust in Him can serve as a beacon of hope and light.

Let us hold on to our faith with unwavering certainty, knowing that He is always by our side, guiding us through every trial and tribulation.

Holy Life Bible Church

04/10/2024

SALVATION (PART4)
CONVERSION
2Cor. 5:17; Eph. 4:22-23; Rom. 6:2,6,11-14
There are lots of artifacts and varieties in our world that is more beneficial to us, because of it ability to be converted to our desired tastes. If it has existed in it raw form, it would have been almost impossible for usage. Trees in the forest could not be fitted into use, until it was converted to divers sort.

We all exist in our raw form as sinners, before we became born again by the will of God. Rom 3:23, John 1:13
At that instant of being birthed in the spirit, we became children of God, through what Christ has done. Our believe in Jesus Christ brought about our spiritual existence, and as a result we don't just exist in the spirit, we respond to growth.

This growth is obtained at the process of conversion. It is at this level that you can attain to the point of fulfilment. A child who is born physically to his parents, does not acquires the resemblance of either or both parent at instant birth. There are gradual changes of appearances the baby has, until It had a face that could be traced to the mother or the father or both parents. And the growth continues until maturity. 2Pet. 3:18; Eph. 4:15; Pro. 2:1-11

You can't remain the way you were at salvation. There must be a way of growth when you consume healthy spiritual diets and your parenting by the Holy Spirit is sustained overtime.

Conversion is a process of radical change through regeneration and transformations from sin, satan and the world. It is a mark that follows definite encounters of salvation with Christ. Conversion is at it peak when we accelerate to growth in Christ.

There's a new life that transcends in your whole being, it affects your perceptions and change your convictions. It makes a selfish and a carnal live becomes a Christ centered live. The effect of conversion brings a complete transformation from an old live of sin to a new live of righteousness. 2Cor 5:17. It sets your affection on things above, bringing the humility that exalts Christ in you. Col 3:1-5

At conversion you believe without arguments or without trying to reason out with a carnal knowledge, what Christ demands of you. At that process you have no will of your own, you're sold out. John 9:4 You've given out yourself to be molded, and transformed.

There are things that Will be chisled out of your life and will be replaced with the things required for the Master's use through daily purging of yourselves. 2Tim. 2:20-21

The journey of conversion is a strait and narrow way that leads to life. It Is a road that won't allow excess of anything that doesn't conforms to Christ and because of it's kind of way of self mortification, self denial, self cruxifixion and cross bearing, most Christains will find it difficult to walk in this part.

This will result to a spiritual stagnation of the new birth experience and gradually their spirit being becomes so impoverished because at the time they were to crack bones, they still needs milk. Heb. 5:12

This process of difficulty, might be too tough for many, some will choose not to continue in it, by embracing the 'easy way', where their claims is only on being born again without the conversion experience. This is what set out the few from the majority, because they do everything within their capacity to grow in the spirit. Matt 7:13-14

Being stulk at the new birth experience without proceeding to conversion is like being stuck at birth without growth. A child that is just birthed, cannot be compared to a three weeks, one month, three month.....nine months baby. There's a difference and that is growth.

This growth continues and in the process of time that child has a form or a resemblance of either or both parent.

You have no resemblance with Christ if you refuse to grow and have His image in you.

Whose Image do you have?

© HOLY LIFE BIBLE CHURCH

04/10/2024

No one knows the day nor the hour Christ will come. Let us therefore keep our lamps all trimmed and bright for that glorious day.

04/10/2024

SALVATION(PART3)
CARNALITY

Ezekiel 23:2,3,17,22; 37-38, 47-48. 1Cor. 6:16-20

Why will you sleep in a boat when you know it will capsize? Why do you feel so Indifferent about the occurrence of sensuality which is often aggravated by s*xual bo***ge, emotional longings and enslaving thoughts? Why do you attempt to "appease" God's favor through acts of kindness and compassion for a sinful behavior?

The problem with carnality has entangled so many Christians in the very act, that it becomes a measure of Walking with God. They are constantly obsessed with gratifying self that it becomes their own moral power of evaluation, knowing that it results to a dead end Romans 6:6-8.

Beloved, do you think you can please God with a carnal knowledge of immorality? Go about in the streets, offices, and even in churches and see matured men and women, youths of today who claim to be born again, some are even pastors and their children lurking around in the dark places of s*xual perverseness.

There's more to s*x than a mere skin on skin. S*x is as much spiritual mystery as the physical fact. It establish a Union of two people as one flesh spiritually. Those who practices s*x of diverse sort, becomes one with demonic spirits, because any illegal acts of s*x is established by this demons.

So as often as you are ensnared into thIs act or thoughts with different persons, you form a bond or covenants with these spirits who becomes one with you. 1Cor6:16

As Christians, we were meant to become one with God and since we want to become spiritually one with the Master, we should not pursue the kind of s*x that avoid commitment and intimacy, leaving us lonely than ever—the kind of s*x that can never "become one" 1Cor. 6:16-17.

There is a sense in which s*xual sins are different from others. In s*xual sins we violates the sacredness of our own bodies, resulting to some implications which includes; strength transfer Pro 31:3; lost of virtue and honor Pro. 5:8-9; 2Sam. 13:14-15; transfer of sickness Ps. 107:17-18; defilement and pollution Ezek. 23:17; Rom 6:16.

Your body is a sacred place of the Holy Spirit. You can't live it however you please, because God has paid such a high price for it. Your bodies were given by God to carry out His model of love, for "becoming one" with another.

That is to say that, you have no claims to your body as being some piece of property that belongs to you. You are God's handiwork, God's own work of art to bring out His glory in and through your body.

Remember as God's own property which we are irrespective of our races, tribes and cultures, if you destroy His property (your body) you will not get by with it.

Those who exposes their bodies for seductions, will be judged according to their lewdness in Ezekiel 23:47-48.
Don't fool yourself to be wise by being up-to-date with the times. Be God's fool —that's the part to true wisdom.

© HOLY LIFE BIBLE CHURCH.

04/10/2024

SALVATION (PART2)

Act 26:18A; Luke 1:69-71; 77-79

There's a Life-giving Spirit that comes in as a result of salvation. This Spirit is emancipated into your whole being to bring a drastic operation of a new life.

And this operation begins with a complete yieldedness to God in sincere repentance of sins. The results of this operation involves all kinds of deliverance from sins, spiritual slavery, Physical Infirmities, deliverance from all curses including death.

This encounter opens the windows of heaven, it gives mortal men eternal value, it pulls down, destroys all the works of devils and transforms the nature in man, into the image of God.

This comes with a godly sorrow that leads to acknowledgement and confession of sins, and renouncing the hidden things of dishonesty. 2Cor 4:2.

Renouncing simply means forsaking all your sins and bringing them in the open where the Light in God's word illums and expels all forms of darkness.

You can't cover your sins and expect salvation that brings wealth of the kingdom in you. Pro28:13. In 2Corinthians 4:2, we can see clearly that forsaking and renouncing of one's sins is indispensable to salvation.

It goes beyond mere being sorry for your sins after a pricking message — for godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation: this means a cry in agony of your sinful life like that of Nineveh and David; with an immediate determination to completely forsake and renounce all sins.

Forsaking ones way and thought live might seems like a daunting task, if you're indecisive. You will have to make a violent decision to advance in God's kingdom. it is only those who are determined will have the kingdom of God reign in their lives. Matt11:12. You must violently reject, pull down, destroy, renounce and forsake the thoughts, lusts and desires for sin, clinging tenaciously to Christ and a Holy living all the days of your life.

The greatest encounter a man will have with God is a complete freedom from sin. This encounter is incalculable and it is a divine work of GRACE — GOD'S RICHES AT CHRIST EXPENSE.

It is the free gift of God at Christ expense and the transforming power that change sinners to Saints!!...

Halleuyah!

© HOLY LIFE BIBLE CHURCH

04/10/2024

04/10/2024

SALVATION (PART 1)

Ephesians 2:8-9

Everyone has been lost in the direction to which the course of life was originally designed. We became blinded to our ways and then living for the wrong course.

We all in our effort tried to live right, act right, talk right to get the attentions and praises of men. But with all the pretence, our evil nature still emerge in the locking places of our heart.

For those who feel should be real to themselves, gives an outburst of their sinful nature without a concern on the view of others. And then the emptiness comes hitting back at us in despair and discouragement; of how unsatisfied we are with everything we do; to make us feel better.

Here comes the reason Christ showed up for us, by dying on the cross of calvary so that He might work His righteousness in us; to be better persons, fulfilling His rightful course in our lives.

Christ has a way of meeting us in all our struggles and grieves, when we give everything up for Him in total surrenderedness. So you don't have to struggle to be good persons or boast of works to prove a change life.

We are saved by Grace through the faith we have in Christ. We became right with God, not by our good works or righteousness. But by hearing God's word, recieving its messages, and applying them in our lives. By so doing, we bring fruit meet for repentance.

We became converted, regenerated, adopted, redeemed, having the new birth and sonship of the kingdom.

Salvation is for all men of all Nations and not for few. Everyone can come and be saved; God does not will that any should perish but that all will come to repentance.

© HOLY LIFE BIBLE CHURCH

31/08/2024

THE SYMBOLISM OF THE CROSS

Mark 8 31-38 15:21-34

The Cross stands as a symbol of self-denial, as highlighted in Matthew 10:33-35. It serves as a dividing line, separating even family members due to the profound commitment it demands.

Just as Jesus carried His cross, all believers are called to embrace their own crosses, which may manifest in various forms such as personal struggles, sacrifices for others, or standing firm in faith amidst trials.

The concept of the Cross extends beyond physical crucifixion; it embodies a spiritual journey of surrender and redemption.

Through the Cross, individuals are challenged to relinquish their desires for the greater good, to unite with Christ in His suffering, and to find strength in moments of weakness.

It serves as a reminder of the immense love and sacrifice that Christ demonstrated for humanity, inspiring believers to walk in His footsteps and carry their crosses with grace and perseverance.

As all believers navigate their own crosses, they are reminded of the ultimate sacrifice made on Calvary's hill, where Jesus bore the weight of the world's sins.

Each trial faced, each burden carried, becomes a testament to faith and a reflection of Christ's enduring love. The Cross, with its profound symbolism, continues to guide believers on their spiritual journey, reminding them of the eternal significance of self-denial, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion to the teachings of Christ.

HOLY LIFE BIBLE CHURCH