WORD CLASS

Growing up, we are taught about heaven and hell. We believed all the stories until we grew up and started studying. Of all the doctrines of the Jehovah's witnesses movement (watch tower), the matter of hell is one thing they were right about. They may not have exhaustively treated the matter, but time has done a better job.

There are certain truths that have been veiled by the English language as it concerns the translation of religious literature.

Let's discuss this at the *ABUJA GOSPEL HANGOUT* next month.

See you in June!

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MY WALK!

Why am I even a Christian? I asked all these questions over an over again in the early days of my spiritual journey. Who is this Yeshusha guy?

Although I was baptised in Catholic, but, my grandfather worshipped the family deity at the time. My mum was the religious one in the house. The funny part is that I used to enjoy eating the animals sacrificed to this deity. At the time, my favourite meal was ogogoro (shekpe). I was less than 5 years of age. Whenever I was beaten, the only thing that quelled by anger was ogogoro and a walk with my grandfather. At the time, I didn't know a word in English, even though my dad was an academician. As young as I was, I already had questions. I am not a believer, I am a seeker... I sought to know God early and had always dreamt of being a reverend father. I love the Catholic church so much because I understand its history. Contrary to many beliefs, no church comes close in terms of structure and system. Before you argue, wait until your church is 1000 years old.

As I grew older, I became more curious; I sought to know why we have so many religions that claim to have the best understanding of God. I didn't start with Christianity. I spoke with some of my Muslim friends to know what it takes to become a Muslim. The Imam of the Masjid was my neighbour then. They were supposed to speak to him, and all I'd need to was to recite the SHAHADA, take up an Arabic name, and so on. My name was going to be Musa, the Arabic version of the name Moses. It didn't eventually work out as it was obvious I was only a seeker trying to learn the religion. You know how harsh the punishment for apostasy is in Islam...d**th by hanging. Man wants to live long. I just ended up buying the English Quran to study for myself. I was an interesting journey. I have attended many religious meetings and public lectures organised by the cross bearers (The Grail Message by Abdrushin), The Mormons, Eck, and so on. I also studied some oriental religous. Everything pointed me to Jesus Christ.

I am telling you this story to let you understand that I am not a Christian because I was born a Christian, I CHOOSE to be a Christian. There is nothing anyone can tell me that can change my love for Jesus, not even the character of many Christians who treat you like they are better than you.

Have you ever read the Bible for yourself, or are you just a mind built by what you were told. You believe everything without questioning. No spirit is too big to be tested. But, how can you test a spirit without the Word? Read Phil. 1:9;10, Hebrew 5:11-14. Read these passages when you can. You'll see that a dull mind can not comprehend God. An untrained mind will dwell on milk that stunts spiritual growth.

We can now just simply download Bibles on our phones. What is the excuse for not reading it? It is also very important to submit to a church that teaches the Word. This will encourage you to dig deeper to understand your creator.

Read your bible every day!

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