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Women, Are They ‘Weaker Vessels?’ By Babatunde Olugboji In I Peter 3:1-6, Peter told Christian wives to submit to their own husbands. That instruction for wives follows commands to all believers: that we should submit freely to every human authority for the Lord’s sake. But before moving on, Peter instructed husbands about how to live with their wives. The context of 1 Peter 3:7 was Peter’s instructions concerning living as godly believers towards one another beginning in the home. (1 Peter 3:1-12) The wife was addressed first and then the husband. This was the same order Paul used in Ephesians…

Prosperity Gospel Distorts True Gospel  – Pastor Julius Tokede The Christ Pentecostal Power Assembly (CPPA) had their annual convention and anniversary, themed: “Behold, All Things Become New”, at the church PRAYER CAMP in Oke Aro area of Ogun State.  Speaking at the convention, the Presiding Pastor and General Overseer of the church, Pastor Julius Olukayode Tokede said, the purpose of the annual gathering is to celebrate the transformative power of God’s love and grace.  Quoting 2nd Corinthians 5:17 and other scriptures, Tokede urged the congregation and participants to come to His presence and experience the profound truth of “Behold, all…

Aftermath of Lagos State PFN Election: Archbishop Osa Oni, Southwest Nat. VP Resigns Uneasy calm reigns among the leadership and members of Lagos State Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) after it was reported that Pastor Yemi Davids have been elected as the State Chairman of the body during an election conducted and supervised by a committee appointed by the PFN National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke. Pastor Yemi Davids was reportedly the choice and preferred candidate of the national leadership against the genarally accepted annulled election of Rev. Toyin Kehinde. The election was conducted by a 3 man committee headed…

PRISONERS OF HOPE By Segun Tewogbola “As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee;”                                               – Zechariah 9:11/12 This article is to provoke some people into a resolute stand with God for His faithfulness. Friends, your hopelessness and helplessness can be converted into a positive energy if you can see God in His full regalia of faithfulness. To take a risk in life…

Lessons From the Lazarus Narrative (Part 6) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will conclude our long running series on the miracle at Bethany in John 11.  Jesus arrived at the home of Lazarus, Martha and Mary, four days after Lazarus had died. He got to the tomb and asked them to roll away the stone covering the tomb. Rolling the stone away is an intentional act. Jesus is telling someone today, it is time to roll away the stone of doubt, fear, and anxiety. Who told you that God wouldn’t deliver you, that your burden is too heavy for…

Lessons from the Lazarus Narrative (Part 5) By Babatunde Olugboji As we continue with the narrative of the death and resurrection of Lazarus in John 11 this week, the first thing we should note is that God will give you a miracle when you identify the spot where you took a wrong turn. Remember, Lazarus was sick, ended up dying, even after his sisters, Mary, and Martha, sent for Jesus.  Jesus is telling someone as you read KDW this week, ‘I can’t give you a miracle until you lead me to the spot when your faith gave up. Show me…

RE-EVALUATING FAITH: Have We Been Living a Lie?” By Bishop (Mrs.) Priscilla Otuya In the vast tapestry of African spirituality, preachers and guardians of faith play a pivotal role in shaping beliefs and practices handed down through generations. Yet, amidst the fervor of devotion and the echoes of tradition, there lies a profound question: Have we been living a lie? The Gospel, as delivered to the Apostles, forms the cornerstone of Christian faith across the globe. However, in the rich cultural mosaic of Africa, interpretations and practices often diverge, influenced by history, colonial legacies, and indigenous beliefs. While these variations…

Lessons from the Lazarus Narrative (Part 4) By Babatunde Olugboji The narrative of the death and resurrection of Lazarus in John 11 was one of those narratives that gives us a taste of what Jesus was all about. Lazarus was sick, ended up dying, even after his sisters, Mary, and Martha, sent for Jesus.  The Bible says as soon as Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary was sitting in the house. Mary was too upset to get up to meet him; no perfume, ointment, 21 Now Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if You…

God is God, Don’t Take Him as Just A Friend – Pastor Iruofagha James  With the present state of Christianity in Nigeria, Christians have been called upon to grow in God and develop more hunger for Him through His presence and power. The call was made by the founding pastor and General Overseer of Glory Christian Ministries, Pastor Iruofagha James while speaking on, “Distinguishing Between the Presence and Power of the Holy Spirit”. He said, “when the Holy Spirit is upon you and you are filled with His presence, you will bear witness of the Lord Jesus Christ and speak…

Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission Assures Safety of Nigerian Pilgrims in Israel …call for urgent peace in Gaza The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has assured that Nigerian pilgrims will be safe in Israel. He made this disclosure during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. “By the grace of God, Nigerian pilgrims will be safe in Israel,” Bishop Adegbite said. “We will travel for the Easter Pilgrimage and we will be safe. It will be a journey for reawakening and rejuvenation, not a jamboree.” He added that the pilgrims will…