Difficult Text(s)

  • You Have Direct Access To The Boss 

    “In case of sickness, we have direct access to the Boss. In case of lack of money we have direct access to the Boss. In case we fear anything, we have direct access to the Boss. In case of tough exams that we need to pass, we have direct access to the Boss. In case relationships are a source of stress, we have direct access to the Boss. If anyone or some people are scheming to harm us, we have direct access to the Boss. If we are seeking justice, we have direct access to the Boss!”

  • Jesus Suffered and Died To Make Us Rich?

    “Jesus died so that we can be rich. First, rich spiritually. Secondly, rich mentally so that we see our progress albeit small, as sufficient to live positively happy and consider ourselves among the rich. Jesus died so that we can be both materially and spiritually rich.”

  • Churches are not Supported by the Rich but by the…

    “The church programs and projects don’t need the rich, the middle class and the poor. The church needs people who…They were so generous that they gave more than they had ability to give. They gave by themselves without help from outside. They were not helped by their politicians and other wealthy non-believers. Entirely on their own, they supported the church.”

  • Accommodate Them!

    “…For their sake I carry a hard copy Bible whenever possible…Young people may need to accommodate old people and vice versa…As we become a global village and interact with other people, we would be shocked at what they do or not do. We need to be accommodative if we are not sinning.”

  • Your Residence Determines Your Destiny and Life!

    “Those who reside in the Spirit can’t be successfully opposed. No one can be against them successfully. But if you live in the flesh, all enemies take you from one defeat to another. Your residence determines your destiny and life!”

  • Do You Understand What You Are Reading? (Bursting Some Myths on Bible Study)

    “Many are victims of religious extremism because they refuse to question how scripture is interpreted … Our deep seated desperation. Our past traumas. Our hidden desires. All these can make us predisposed to a false interpretation that is consistent with our fears or desires. The false interpretation becomes truly comforting because it meets a hidden defect. That is why we must prayerfully seek guidance by asking for the correct interpretation. Do you understand what you are reading? How do you understand it?”

  • Two Reasons Why There’s Discrimination Among Believers 

    “In Christ there is no discrimination. We don’t even notice anyone’s gender. We don’t even know each other’s ethnicity or race…Do you have feelings of discrimination? Do you feel the other race or tribe or nationality are inferior to yours? Do you have stereotypes against the other people group or even nationalities…”

  • What Happened After Baptism?

    “Baptism has succeeded or failed depending on what happens afterwards. Baptism is an admission letter to school of discipleship and not graduation. If after admission you don’t join the school, the admission process flopped. If you join the school the admission process succeeded.”

  • We Will Never Die! (A Difficult Text)

    “Therefore the will never die can still come true even though someone dies. Therefore the death of Abraham and other prophets doesn’t mean they cannot be included in the category of those who will never die. The death of the disciples and other believers who listened to Jesus on that day doesn’t mean that they cannot be included in the category of those who will never die. You can die today and still be listed among those who will never die.”