Deaf/Asl Jesus Christ Saviour of the World

05/20/2026

Sad but this is the reality in many churches today. Many people become excited when there are outings, celebrations, and fun activities, but only a few attend prayer meetings and fasting. Fellowship is good, but when entertainment becomes more important than seeking God, it reveals the condition of the heart. It is easy to follow Jesus when everything is enjoyable, but true Christianity is seen in sacrifice, obedience, and devotion to God.

The Bible says in Matthew 7:13-14, “Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction… but small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life.” Many choose comfort, but few choose the narrow path of surrender to Christ.

In Acts 2:42, the early believers “devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” The power of the early church came from prayer, fasting, and complete dependence on God — not entertainment.

Jesus also said in Matthew 26:41, “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” Prayer is not optional for believers; it is our spiritual lifeline.

May we not only say, “I believe in God,” but truly live a life surrendered to Jesus. Because in the end, God is not looking for fans — He is looking for faithful disciples.

05/06/2026

In the remote mountains of eastern Turkey lies a discovery that has caused many to reconsider what they once saw as just a Bible story.

In 1977, researcher Ron Wyatt identified a massive, 515-foot-long boat-shaped formation in the Durupinar region — matching the dimensions of Noah’s Ark described in Genesis.

Ground-penetrating radar revealed an internal structure consistent with a vessel, including beam-like formations, deck layers, and compartment patterns. Metal detectors also identified lines of iron, suggesting possible rivets, and samples tested positive for fossilized wood combined with pitch-like substances.

Additional findings reportedly included petrified animal waste and coralized antlers.

02/19/2026

✝️ ASH WEDNESDAY: A MARK GOD NEVER COMMANDED

📖 “Learn not the way of the heathen…” — Jeremiah 10:2 (KJV)

🎤 INTRODUCTION

Throughout Scripture, God has always been clear: He desires faith, not fleshly symbols; truth, not tradition; obedience to His Word, not rituals invented by men.

Ash Wednesday is widely practiced, emotionally powerful, and religiously accepted—yet nowhere commanded by God, especially not in this present dispensation of grace.

Today, we will rightly divide the Word of truth and examine this practice in the light of Paul’s gospel.

①️⃣ A — AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE
📖 2 Timothy 3:16
All doctrine must come from God’s Word, not church history.

Sub-points (A):
Absolute authority — Scripture alone governs faith (Gal. 1:8)
Apostolic foundation — Paul is our apostle today (Rom. 11:13)
Absence of command — Ash Wednesday never taught in Scripture
🟡 Truth: If Paul didn’t teach it, it’s not doctrine for the Church.

②️⃣ S — SYMBOLISM WITHOUT SALVATION
📖 Colossians 2:20–22
Outward symbols cannot produce inward change.

Sub-points (S):
Surface religion — External marks, internal emptiness (Rom. 2:28–29)
Substitute spirituality — Ritual replaces faith (Gal. 3:3)
Shadow practices — No spiritual power (Heb. 10:1)
🟡 Truth: Salvation is not marked on the forehead but sealed by the Spirit.

③️⃣ H — HEATHEN ORIGINS
📖 Jeremiah 10:2
Ash markings resemble pagan mourning rituals.

Sub-points (H):
Historical borrowing — Adopted from non-biblical customs
Human imitation — Man-made repentance displays
Hidden deception — Looks holy, lacks truth (2 Cor. 11:13–15)
🟡 Truth: God warns against adopting religious customs from the world.

④️⃣ W — WORKS-CENTERED WORSHIP
📖 Galatians 2:16
Ash Wednesday emphasizes human action over Christ’s work.

Sub-points (W):
Works of penance — Contradict grace (Rom. 4:5)
Worthiness mindset — Earned forgiveness implied
Wrong focus — Man’s sorrow over Christ’s sacrifice
🟡 Truth: We are forgiven because of the cross, not our confession rituals.

⑤️⃣ E — EMPTY RELIGIOUS EXPRESSIONS
📖 Matthew 15:8–9
God rejects worship rooted in human commandments.

Sub-points (E):
Emotional display — Feelings without faith
External devotion — No inward regeneration
Exalted tradition — Church custom above Scripture
🟡 Truth: God is worshiped in spirit and truth—not ceremonies.

⑥️⃣ D — DISPENSATIONAL CONFUSION
📖 2 Timothy 2:15
Ashes belonged to Israel’s repentance, not the Body of Christ.

Sub-points (D):
Different people — Israel vs. the Church (Eph. 2:15)
Different program — Law vs. Grace (Rom. 6:14)
Different message — Repentance rites vs. faith alone
🟡 Truth: Mixing Israel’s practices into grace doctrine corrupts the gospel.

⑦️⃣ N — NEW COVENANT MISAPPLIED
📖 Hebrews 8:13
Ash Wednesday wrongly borrows from Israel’s covenantal system.

Sub-points (N):
Not our covenant — New Covenant is for Israel (Jer. 31:31)
Not our cleansing — We are already washed (1 Cor. 6:11)
Not our reminder — The cross is sufficient (Heb. 10:10)
🟡 Truth: The Body of Christ is complete in Christ—no ashes required.

⑧️⃣ E — ETERNAL SECURITY IGNORED
📖 Ephesians 1:13
Ash rituals imply forgiveness must be renewed annually.

Sub-points (E):
Eternal forgiveness — Already accomplished (Col. 2:13)
Everlasting sealing — By the Holy Spirit
Established position — Complete in Christ (Col. 2:10)
🟡 Truth: Salvation is eternal, not seasonal.

⑨️⃣ S — SPIRITUAL SEAL VS. SYMBOLIC ASH
📖 Ephesians 4:30
God marks believers with His Spirit, not ashes.

Sub-points (S):
Sealed by God — Not by man (Eph. 1:13)
Spiritual identity — In Christ, not in ritual
Secure forever — Until the day of redemption
🟡 Truth: The only mark God places on believers today is the Holy Spirit.

📣 CALL TO ACTION
🚫 Reject man-made religion
📖 Return to rightly divided Scripture
✝️ Rest in Christ’s finished work
🔥 Stand for truth, even when unpopular
🕊️ Walk in grace, not tradition

🏁 CONCLUSION

Ash Wednesday may look reverent, ancient, and meaningful—but God never commanded it.
What God did command is clear:
“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Acts 16:31
Religion adds ashes.
Grace gives life.

🔚 FINAL THOUGHTS

1️⃣ Scripture alone is authority
2️⃣ Grace excludes ritual
3️⃣ Salvation is finished
4️⃣ The cross is sufficient
5️⃣ The Spirit is the seal
6️⃣ Israel and the Church are distinct
7️⃣ Tradition must bow to truth
8️⃣ Feelings never replace faith
9️⃣ Christ is enough

01/14/2026

01/10/2026

Reports emerging from Iran have startled observers around the world: tens of thousands of mosques are no longer functioning due to low attendance. According to statements from Iranian clerics themselves, as many as 50,000 mosques have gone inactive, not by government decree, but because people simply stopped showing up.

This moment raises an uncomfortable question—why?

For years, Iran has enforced strict religious conformity. Islam is not merely a faith there; it is law, culture, and governance intertwined. And yet, participation is collapsing. Younger generations are disengaging, distrustful of institutions that promise righteousness but deliver control.

At the same time, underground house churches are quietly growing. Christian satellite broadcasts are watched in secret. Bibles are shared discreetly. Testimonies—though often anecdotal—consistently speak of Iranians questioning Islam and searching for truth beyond state religion.

Is this definitive proof of a nationwide Christian revival? No. Responsible reporting demands restraint. There is no verified evidence that mosque closures are directly caused by mass conversion to Christianity.

But Scripture reminds us that awakenings rarely begin loudly. They begin with dissatisfaction. With hunger. With silence where ritual once stood.

When people stop attending what they no longer believe, they begin searching for something they do.

And historically, Christianity has often grown fastest not in freedom—but under pressure, persecution, and quiet conviction.

What we may be witnessing is not yet a revival—but the soil breaking before one.

(Estimated people that are no longer in attendance: 3M-10M)