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07/01/2026

The Nature of Iniquity and Transgression
Iniquity has two dimensions. First, it can manifest as a pattern of sin carried in a bloodline — spiritually active across every generation. God himself acknowledged this reality when he said:

"I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me."

— Exodus 20:5 (KJV)

And the people of God once confessed:

"Our fathers have sinned, and are not; and we have borne their iniquities."

— Lamentations 5:7 (KJV)

Second, iniquity occurs when a person knowingly chooses their own will over God's will — not out of ignorance, but through deliberate resistance in the realm of the spirit. Scripture is clear:

"Remember, it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it."

— James 4:17 (NLT)

The enemy does not always fight with brute force; he fights with accusation. He searches for legal grounds, patterns, agreements, and past violations, using them as his argument. He is identified in Scripture exactly this way:

"For the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night."

— Revelation 12:10 (KJV)

This is why some struggles seem persistent — not because God is powerless, but because certain things have not yet been legally addressed. Every foothold given becomes a platform for the enemy:

"Neither give place to the devil."

— Ephesians 4:27 (KJV)

Transgression is defined as stepping outside the boundaries God established. Those boundaries are not restrictions; they are protections. When those lines are crossed, it creates room for accusation, and until those matters are faced with repentance and faith, the legal grounds remain active.

The Power of Patterns and Spiritual Legalities
Patterns reveal legalities. They appear in affliction, repeated failure, and cycles within families or communities — often signs that a legal record is sustaining them. Ignoring patterns does not break them; confronting them with truth does.
Yet iniquity is not permanent. The foundation of spiritual victory is knowledge mixed with faith. God himself lamented:

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."

— Hosea 4:6 (KJV)

Many people pray, but without understanding. When prayer lacks revelation, it lacks precision. The real power is not in shouting; it is in standing on what has already been settled. As Paul reminds us:

"Therefore, put on every piece of God's armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm."

— Ephesians 6:13 (NLT)

The Finished Work of the Cross
The good news is this: Jesus already paid. The prophet declared it centuries before it happened:

"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."

— Isaiah 53:5 (KJV)

That means both personal disobedience and inherited spiritual records were addressed at the cross. There is no fight for victory — only the responsibility to enforce what has already been finished. Jesus himself declared it from the cross:

"It is finished."

— John 19:30 (KJV)

Faith is the currency. Scripture defines it this way:

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."

— Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)

When you believe the report of what Christ accomplished, you activate it. The prophet asked:

"Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?"

— Isaiah 53:1 (KJV)

The blood speaks on your behalf:

"And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel."

— Hebrews 12:24 (KJV)

And no accusation can stand where the payment has already been made:

"Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us."

— Romans 8:33–34 (KJV)

The key is simple, but powerful: Identify the limitation, believe the report, and stand on what has been legally secured. When faith aligns with truth, the sword of the Lord cuts off every lingering claim:

"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."

— Ephesians 6:17 (KJV)

Victory is not noise; it is faith in a finished work.

Walking in Permanent Freedom
The ultimate gift is this: consciously holding in your hands the enormous power that the death of Christ has made available to every believer. Every time a claim, an accusation, or a matter arises that needs to be settled, we do not panic — we lay hold of the provision Christ has already made:

"Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called."

— 1 Timothy 6:12 (KJV)

His sacrifice is enough to silence every accusation of the devil:

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony."

— Revelation 12:11 (KJV)

There is therefore no grounds for condemnation:

"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."

— Romans 8:1 (KJV)

Never allow yourself to sink into a place of defeat, helplessness, or hopelessness.

Christ is your help — "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." — Psalm 46:1 (KJV)
Christ is your hope — "Christ in you, the hope of glory." — Colossians 1:27 (KJV)
Christ is your sufficiency — "Our sufficiency is of God." — 2 Corinthians 3:5 (KJV)

Everything you need to live a victorious life — here on earth and beyond — is already secured in His name. Step into your realities in Christ today, and walk in freedom:

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bo***ge."

— Galatians 5:1 (KJV)

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12/26/2023

Revival! Revival!! Revival!!!

I have heard all about you, LORD. I am filled with awe by your amazing works. In this time of our deep need, help us again as you did in years gone by. And in your anger, remember your mercy. Habakkuk 3 verse 2.

O LORD, revive thy work amid the years is a phrase from the Old Testament book of Habakkuk 3 verse 2. It is an ancient prayer asking God to revive and restore his people during hardship and distress.

This passage resonates with many believers today who struggle through difficult times or adversity. Here is a prayer you pray when believing God for a change in your situation.

When all hope is lost when you are at the bank of the sea, and there seems to be no way, just like Moses and the Israelites. Moses did the needful calling on God, and He appeared. When facing tribulations in the hands of the oppressors like Hezekiah in the hands of Sennacherib, Hezekiah cried to the Lord, and He answered quickly.

The idea behind this prayer is that God can bring:
-hope out of despair,
-renewal out of destruction,
-joy out of sorrow, and
-life out of death.

When it feels like all hope has been lost, this simple plea to God reminds us that He still has the power to make things right again if we turn to Him for help.

We must trust in His divine plan even when it seems impossible for anything good to come from our current circumstances or situation. By believing that He will be faithful no matter what happens. and by faith, knowing He will provide everything needed for success despite any obstacles along the way.

The words "renew thy work" are also an invitation from us as individuals—to actively participate in working towards restoring peace within ourselves as well as those around us by being kinder, more generous with our resources (time/money), forgiving others quickly instead letting grudges linger on, and most importantly praying faithfully every day.

Hence, we never lose sight of why we're here: To glorify Him! When these actions become habits, then not only do they help renew us, but they also set off ripples into society, which eventually directly impact how others view their situations, leading them closer towards finding true fulfillment- something only found through Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.

Pastor Champion Bakare
RCCG, City of Light
Belchertown, MA.0100

December, 2023

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08/31/2022

IMAGO DEI

"And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth." Genesis 1 verse 26

God created man in his image, and after his likeness, he did not stop there; he went further to give man dominion over all other creatures and spheres. When I think of Imago Dei, I think of the privilege God gave to man to dominate. To dominate means to rule over something. This privilege was lost in the Garden of Eden when man disobeyed God and was recorded as a sin against God. God sent man away from his presence, which was the beginning of man's troubles and struggles.

"22And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:

23Therefore the LORD God sent him forth from the garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken. 24So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life." Genesis 3 verses 22-24

However, God decides to repurchase man to himself in His infinite mercy by sending his only begotten son. Jesus Christ introduced himself as the way, the truth, and life, and no one can come to the Father except by him.

"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." John 14verse 6.

God drove the man out of his presence and placed a Cherubim and flaming sword at the east of the garden to protect the tree of life. Jesus came to lead us back to the tree of life. In other words, Jesus came to give us eternal life that was lost due to the sin of disobedience. For God so loved the world that he gave us only begotten son that whosoever believe in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3, verse 16.

Another thing that comes to mind is Tope Alabi, a renowned Yoruba gospel artist who described the uniqueness of man in her song titled "Yes and Amen." Tope Alabi summarizes the Imago Dei, singing about man's uniqueness, not only as flesh but also as a spiritual being and the image of God.

In conclusion, Man is equipped with God's most pronounced attribute; that is, God is a creator because man was made in the image of God; man can also create by speaking life to anything, as demonstrated by prophet Ezekiel at the valley of dry bone

06/19/2022

Here is the excerpt from the message I preached on mothers day 2022. In this message, I critically look at two missing character traits or qualities that are missing in the world today.

These two qualities are what the author of 1 Samuel 25 pointed out in the life of ABIGAIL. Note: This quality is a pair; one can not stand without the other. Beauty and wisdom, one focuses on the outward appearance, and the other is inward.

You better have both to survive the tide of madness that is ravaging the world today; else, the tide will drown you quickly. That tide is the reality of today. Women most especially spent quality time on their outward appearance ( BEAUTY) at the expense of the inward (INTELLIGENT, DISCERNING, WISDOM). The rate of body dysmorphic disorder is on the increase. Women, most especially, are not satisfied with their bodies.

As a result, they modify it to suit. Cosmetic surgery is on the rise today. Fake breast implants, artificial buttocks, or implants are widespread today. Appetite for education and spiritual development has drastically reduced.

The scripture spoke of Abigail as a woman of good understanding and beautiful countenance. A good understanding can also mean she is intelligent, prudent, discerning, and wise. Also, a beautiful countenance can mean she is lovely in appearance.

Proverbs 31 provides a powerful illustration of what a godly woman should be like. Also, 1 Samuel 25 introduces two character traits in a woman that every woman should covet. Wisdom and beauty.

I Samuel 25 vs 3 described Abigail as an intelligent and beautiful woman, but her husband was surly and mean in his dealings.

The women/Mothers work to provide for the needs of their families. They made clothing for their households, gathered food, and ministered to the poor. They had no fear of the future because they prepared for every possible situation.

Mothers prepare and raise children for the future. They sow a lot of time and wisdom into their children's lives. This is why your children call you blessed, and your husbands recognize your inputs and praise you today.

Williams Golding, a British novelist and Nobel Laurette said
Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her s***m, she'll give you a baby. If you give her a house, she'll give you a home. If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal. If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her."

The question for our fathers is, what do you give to your wife? Remember, it is what you give to a woman that she multiplies.