It is no longer doubtful to say what Christ Jesus taught, preached and practiced was for nothing. He clearly defined His Ministry from the Father to be given or handed over to believers for the same purpose and intention. He said,
"...Peace be unto you: as my Father had sent me, even so send I you." (John 20:21).
To further buttress His position, He added in John 14:12;
"Truly, Truly, I say unto you, He that believes on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."
But ironically, many people had been misled by false doctrines. While the Bible is read, taught, and preached, but the practice is totally contrary to the ministry of Christ Jesus.
The Truth is, Believers are expected to advance God's Kingdom by healing the sick, cast out demons, raise the dead and other signs and wonders. (Matthew 10:1,7-8). Unfortunately, medical science is the practice by many denominations.
In the area of knowledge and wisdom, Jesus taught with great authority unlike the scribes. (Matthew 7:29). This describes the kind of knowledge and wisdom believers ought to practice and apply to God's Kingdom operation on Earth.
Disgracefully, western education had not only taken over the place of faith and the function of the Holy Spirit but had made a great ridicule of the power of God Almighty in many churches.
Sometimes I wonder the kind of Jesus some Christians actually believe in and follow! It is baffling, as we travel from place to place spreading the Gospel, people come to us enquiring about the kind of medicines we sell. Some ask for medicated glasses, others demand for Bibles with large print considering their eye problems. We could actually see how many had never been taught to practice their faith for Christ's healing and deliverance from various challenges of life.
The most pathetic thing is, the pastors or ministers of some denominations do not have the confidence to encourage people come to them for divine healing and other spiritual assistance.
We must draw the attention of all believers to the necessity of faith in Christ as the only prerequisite for obtaining power to perform the needed authority over all calamities of life. Jesus would always ask, "Do you believe...? (Matthew 9:28); "...Be not afraid, only believe" (Mark 5:36). At graveside of Lazarus,
"Jesus responded, 'Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?'” (John 11:40)
Faith and the Holy Spirit go together. Faith is the Spirit's gift. (1Cor 12:9). And without faith, no one can please God. (Hebrews 11:6). So ultimately, there is nothing one can do than just believing if the ministry of Christ must be effective practiced or applied among believers.
Paul the Apostle also asserted,
"Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teaches, but which the Holy Ghost teaches; comparing spiritual things with spiritual."
(1 Corinthians 2:13). This is to confirm the Words of Christ about the teaching by the Holy Spirit in Luke 12:12 and John 14:26.
Christianity is not in church activities but strictly faith in Christ the Author and Finisher of our Faith. (Hebrews 12:2). We must also bear in mind that, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever." (Hebrews 13:8). Therefore, His Ministry must continue from where He passed it on to the apostles and subsequently to us and all generations.
If faith and the Holy Spirit weren't restricted, God's power manifestation would certainly be seen in the believers' lives.
We believe many who had doubted or preferred doctrines to biblical Truth would fully be Restored to Christ's Ministry for the sake of Kingdom enforcement before the second coming of Christ Jesus. Amen and Amen.
Contact Address:
Brother Matthew Arin Adams.
Boiling Point Gospel Centre. Uphill Opp Jevicho Filling Station, Bauchi Ring Road, Jos Nigeria. +234 803 703 5048
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