How Much of God Do You Know

Title :	How Much of God Do You Know
Preacher :	Dr. 'Tunde Bakare
Main Texts: Psalms 33:6-22; Jeremiah 9:23, 24; Psalms 139:1-18; Job: 38-42:1-6; Proverbs 30:18, 19 “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out.” – Romans 11:33 God is awesome, and His awesomeness surpasses human comprehension and analysis. All the hosts of heaven combined could not fathom His greatness; thus they proclaim His holiness perpetually (Isaiah 6:3). Despite the fact that two of Jesus’ disciples on the road to Emmaus had walked and worked with the Lord for almost three and half years, they did not recognize His glorified body until He opened their eyes that they might comprehend the scripture. – (Luke 24:13-32). No one can know Him except He reveals Himself to that individual. There is no other mediator between man and God apart from the Man Jesus. In spite of Paul’s encounters with the risen Christ and the great and mighty works which God did in and through him in the nations of the world, he still cried that he might know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering – (Philippians 3:7-16). Despite the fact that Elisha’s servant had been with him for many years, the timid servant was not aware of the presence of God in the seemingly inescapable assault that confronted them until God opened his eyes and he saw the protection of the Almighty God round about them (2 Kings 6:15-17). If you truly know God, there is no circumstance or situation that would frighten or threaten you. Circumstances may change and time may differ, but God’s commitment to you is eternal. Jesus paid an awesome price to ensure that no one would take you away from His hands. There is no sickness He cannot heal; there is no broken or damaged relationship he cannot solve. There is no shattered dream He cannot fix. God is not a man that He would lie nor the son of man that He would repent—He will do whatever He says. And if you truly believe His word wholeheartedly, you will not magnify your problem at God's expense.(Hebrews 13:5; Number 23:19). It is true that the word of God commands us to pursue the knowledge of the Most High. However, our understanding and knowledge of Him differs because He fashions and wires us up differently. The ways of God are mysterious. Until they are revealed to you, any human effort or attempt to fathom them would be nothing but an exercise in futility. “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!” (Romans 11:33). There are areas that make God to be God, and there are areas that make man to be man. Therefore, it is futile, as man, to try to be all knowledgeable or better still, omniscient. That is to say, you do not have an answer for everything that happens to man under heaven. The best of seers do not see everything. It is absolutely beyond human comprehension that God could not find somebody noteworthy or significant in the entire Jericho to save and extend such mercy and loving kindness to but a renowned harlot by the name of Rahab. Moreover, in the wisdom and greatness of God, the Lord Jesus Christ came from the genealogy of Rahab according to the flesh. It is beyond human comprehension that the King of kings and Lord of lords could come through the genealogy of a professional prostitute. (2 Kings 4:25-27; Romans 11:33-36; Ephesians 3:1-19; Joshua 6:17-23; Matthew 1:1-6). It is an undisputable truth that only God is All-knowing, All-powerful, Almighty, Omnipotent, the Creator of the universe. In fact, man is yet to invent an adjectival description that could quantify His holiness. Now the fact that the holiness of God cannot be quantified, described, or comprehended by man, it surpasses the knowledge and wisdom of all the wise men combined on the face of the earth. They cannot grasp the mystery of God’s humility. The fact that God had to humble Himself in spite of all the power at His disposal is something that surpasses the knowledge of man. Humility is not an easy task! It is not easy to humble yourself when you have the wherewithal at your disposal. If God Almighty humbled Himself, who are you to be proud? If the omnipotent God could humble Himself to such level, He has set an example before us to follow. It takes the grace of God to remain humble when you are loaded with every means and substances of life. If you really desire to be exalted by God, learn how to humble yourself before Him, for He will exalt you in due season. (Psalms 113:4-6; Philippians 2: 1-11; Matthew 11:28-30; Proverbs 6:16-19). It is also surpasses human knowledge that God, who only is holy, above sin and reproach could bow down to pick up the fallen man in his depraved state. It is unfathomable that the Holy God could become sin for man so that he can become the righteousness of God. No one can comprehend the love and compassion that God has for man. Jesus did not take away our sin; He became sin for us. This is unsearchable and unfathomable. All powerful, yet He humbled Himself. Absolutely holy, yet He became sin for us. Brethren, you cannot fathom His ways; you can only thank Him for it. You are yet to know God! (Psalms 145:14, 17; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 5:6-8).
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The Paradox of Our Faith

Title :	The Paradox of Our Faith
Preacher :	Dr. 'Tunde Bakare
Main Text: Psalms 73:1-28 It is unfortunate that the other side of our faith, that is, the paradox, is not being given adequate attention and emphasis as we do with the positive side of our Christian experience. That is, when things do not add up as we expect, when God does not appear to make sense to us, especially during hardship, adverse circumstance, and seemingly overwhelming and daunting situation, when we are confronted by inconceivable happenings, you would not find a billboard that advertises the paradox of our faith. We only advertise the Jesus that saves, delivers, sets free, baptises in the Holy Spirit, prospers, heals, blesses, and gives answers and solution to all and every problem that confronts man on the face of the earth. Though those things are true, the other side of our faith is when God does not appear to make sense to us in our negative situation. As a believer, it is high time you settled it in your mind that when it appears that God is doing nothing about your situation God is actually doing something. In other words, when it appears that nothing is happening, something is actually happening. When you lay hold on the promises of God as regard to your situation and circumstances, but it seems nothing is happening, you need to believe that something is really happening. These things must be settled in your spirit because we do not know everything about our great God. We do understand that God brought His people out of Egypt with a high and mighty hand; however, it is beyond our comprehension to grasp the wisdom of the same God who saved His people with such great arm could lead them to the place where it appeared that they would be sandwiched by the red sea and the great army of insubordinate and cruel Pharaoh. At that moment, the children ofIsrael cried out to Moses for help because it appeared that the God who brought them out of Egypt had gone on vacation. However, their belief and perception of God were proved wrong by the unprecedented breakthrough which God demonstrated. Brethren, when it appears God is doing nothing about your problem, let it be settled in your spirit without any whit or iota of doubt that He is actually working behind the scene on your behalf and in your favour, you may not understand though. One would have thought that God would come to the aid of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego and show Himself strong on their behalf before they were wrapped and thrown into the burning fiery furnace having showcased their undaunted faith and gritty determination by defying the order of the ferocious king Nebuchadnezzar. It did not appear that God was doing something when those devout men were being enwrapped. It appeared that the end had come for them. But the truth of the matter was that God was doing something and He showed forth Himself very strong on their behalf and delivered them with a great arm – (Daniel 3:1-30). Daniel’s case also epitomised the paradox of our faith. Daniel did not find it funny when he was being thrown into the lion’s den for defying the decree of the king. As far as the king and his people were concerned, God was not doing anything; He was actually doing something though. Brethren, no matter the degree of your pain and grief, when it appears that God is doing nothing, He is working the best out of your situation. He may not show up when you expect; He will definitely show up at the best time because He is God but we are not. He is the only One that knows all things and can do all things – (Daniel 6:1-28). No one could have thought that Mordecai would escape the death sentence that was hung on him and the impending massacre on the Jews. Although Mordecai believed God, neither him nor Esther was aware that God was doing something behind the scene in their favour. It appeared God was not doing anything to save him and his people from the king’s death sentence and decree; what He did turned out to be the best. Brethren, you may not know how God would do it, but when He appears, it will surely be the best solution. Be encouraged and do not let your pain becloud your reasoning. Do not let your pain and grief magnify your problem more than God. Never assume that God’s silence or His apparent inactivity is evidence of His disinterest. He is interested in you to show forth His glory and praise – (Esther 4-8). It does not mean that our prayers are not being heard when something contrary to our prayers happens to us. It does not mean that we are not being heard if our prayers do not bring immediate relief; it simply means God has another plan. If you base your conviction on your feelings when your prayer does not bring immediate relief, you may end up serving other gods. If you base your conviction on your emotions, when things do not go the way you think, you may curse God in your heart. Rather, let your conviction be based upon the written word of God because He has promised that He will never leave you nor forsake you. God is too faithful to abandon His own in their pain. There is greater reason why He allows or permits whatever happens to you to happen. Your flesh may be crying under the anguish and agony of pain, but the truth of the matter is this: there is no place in the entire Bible where God has failed at one point or another. – Psalms 139:7-10; Isaiah 49:15-17; 1 Peters 3:12. Brethren, do not quit praying. That is what the enemy wants to accomplish. When you stop praying, you start entertaining all kinds of thoughts: you allege that God has failed you; you allege and confirm that your problem is bigger than God; consequently, you are overwhelmed that your problem has overcome you. Brethren, you need to know that you are more than a conqueror. There is a victory in you that overcomes the world — your faith. Consider Job and the end intended by God. What he went through was nothing but a paradox of our faith. When it appears that God is silent, He has an end intended on His mind. He has a better plan for you — His compassion and mercy are kissing each other over your life, and the world will glorify God on your be half.
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The Prince of God

Title :	The Prince of God
Preacher :	Pastor 'Bank Akinmola
Main Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Genesis 32:24-28; Isaiah 43:1, 7 “…Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new CREATION; OLD THINGS have passed away; behold, ALL THINGS have become NEW.” – 2 Corinthians 5:17. “…But now, thus says the Lord, who CREATED you, O Jacob, and He who FORMED you, O Israel: fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine…everyone who is called by My name, whom I have CREATED for My glory; I have FORMED him, yes, I have MADE him” – Isaiah 43:1, 7 In view of the previous teachings on the emerging Joseph generation, it is obvious and incontrovertible that every vision-oriented Christian would aspire the leadership style of Joseph. Just as Joseph was a quintessence, personification, and icon of excellence, every blood-believer would long to operate in such excellent spirit and showcase same extraordinary character in all human endeavours and every given situation. In this regard, it is sure that everyone experiences being a new creation at conversion. However, it is indubitably that not everyone who has experienced being a new creation exhibits the fullness of the package of salvation—manifesting the nature and character of God in all ramifications. The ultimate plan and purpose of God for every Christian on the face of the earth is to bring them to the place of not only to reign with Him but also to reign on His behalf on earth. Therefore, when we are changed into a new creation at conversion, God will take us through process in order to purify, purge, and prune us of every excess of Adamic nature so that we can walk and operate as prince of God on earth. Hence, manifesting the nature of God is not an automatic experience! God will take us through process in order to make us His princes. In our Christian race, there are three phases of process that an individual will go through in order to become a prince of God. The first phase is being a new creation. You become a new creation by surrendering your life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and His word. Subsequently, the old man is buried through identification with the death of Jesus at baptism. And because old things have passed away, all things then become new. However, from the first facet where we become a new creation to the third part where all things become new, it can take a donkey’s years or life time, even. Thus, it is pertinent that we understand that God has a plan from getting the old things passed away so that all things can become new. Joseph did not become a world-class leader over night; God took him through process—he was seasoned—it was not an automatic fulfilment of his great dreams. Now to be a new creation is a pass over experience—thirty fold Christianity. “Old things passed away”—sixty fold Christianity—Pentecost experience. “All things become new”—hundred fold Christianity—tabernacle experience. These three facets experience have been made available in Christ. However, it is unfortunate that we concentrate on becoming like Joseph but fail to realise the process that produced Joseph. It is unfortunate that we emphasize on the good things that accompany salvation but failed to realise the process that will produce the good things. Joseph is a picture of what you and I want to be, but Jacob is the frame that holds the picture. In other words, you and I cannot be part of the emerging Joseph generation unless we have been taken through the process that changed Jacob to Israel. Jacob is a type of our old nature which you and I possessed before we were brought into the kingdom by the atone sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Nonetheless, according to the election of grace, God has chosen to work in us so that so that He can work His works through us. God is not looking for a perfect man whom He will use, but rather a man that He will form with His hand and shape into His image, ready for the Master use. –Romans 9:13; 2 Timothy 2:21. Literally, a prince is one who is related to the king. In like manner, God does not only want us to carry His resemblance but also carry His image and exercise dominion and authority on earth.—He desires to make us Israel—prince of God. Therefore, it is important that you take cognisance that Jacob was created while Israel was formed. In other words, the former possessed the nature of the first Adam—a living being—while the latter possessed the nature of the last Adam—a life-giving Spirit. The former is created and formed while the latter is made into God’s image. The difference between Jacob and Israel is the process that you and I will go through in order to be changed from being a supplanter into Israel—prince of God.1 Corinthians 15:45. In all the great biblical figures it was in Jacob that God demonstrated the complete process of salvation—created, formed, and made. The bottom line is that: God want to make you and I persons that have prevailed with God and man. Hence, Jacob was a man whose life was processed, and consequently produced a Joseph that reigned with God. There would be no Joseph without a Jacob. You cannot become prince of God if you would not wholeheartedly receive grace to through the process of becoming prince–Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:19-24. If you will recognise the process that produced Joseph, then you will showcase Joseph’s style of leadership in your dealings in any given situation as God works His work in you through the dealings of the Holy Spirit. However, it takes time to be changed from being a stone to a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, and ultimately a sure foundation that can stand the test of time and reign on God’s behalf on earth. If you really believe what God has said or shown you as far as your destiny is concerned, then you will not make haste, but receive grace to endure the time and process in becoming a prince of God. It takes a considerable time to be great, not automatic–Isaiah 28:16.
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Topic: The Divinity of Christ.

The Divinity of Christ.

Text:  John 1:6-14

The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father's mind to the world. What the evangelist says of Christ proves that he is God. He asserts, His existence in the beginning; His coexistence with the Father. The Word was with God. All things were made by him, and not as an instrument. Without him was not any thing made that was made, from the highest angel to the meanest worm. 

This shows how well qualified he was for the work of our redemption and salvation. The light of reason, as well as the life of sense, is derived from him, and depends upon him. This eternal Word, this true Light shines, but the darkness comprehends it not. Let us pray without ceasing, that our eyes may be opened to behold this Light, that we may walk in it; and thus be made wise unto salvation, by faith in Jesus Christ.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

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Beloved,

   Here is our Doctrinal Statements.

            WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe;

-   In the divine inspiration and infallibility of the Holy Scripture, which is God’s Word.

                     --2Peter 1:20-21, 2Timothy3:16.

-   The virgin birth and deity of Jesus Christ, His death for our sins, burial, bodily resurrection and His literal second coming.

                     --1Corinthians15:3-4.

-   ONE GOD manifested in three, eternally existing persons:

   God the Father

   God the Son and

   God the Holy Spirit.

                     --1John 5:7.         

  

-   Jesus is come in the flesh i.e. Jesus is God come in the flesh.

                     --John 1:1,14, 1John 4:2-3.

-   Jesus is LORD!

                     --Philippians 2:10-11, 1Corithians12:3.

-   It is essential to the spiritual growth of every believer to search the scriptures (the Word of God) daily, under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

                     --Acts 20:32.

-   We need to hear, read, study, memorize, meditate on, teach, talk about, esteem, take heed to, and obey God’s Word.

                     --Romans 10:17, 2Timothy2:15, 1Timothy4:13, 15&16.

Preamble

Multitudes, multitudes are in the valley of decision today, asking so many questions. Some do not know what to believe in. We are living in a world where Science proves to many that there is no God. Some do not believe whether there is anything calls neither Heaven nor Hell. Some have believed in a lie.  Numerous people are in the Church for a long time neither seeing the Kingdom nor enter therein.

Sin; what is it? What brought about death? Why was the Tabernacle given as a shadow of the true pattern in Heaven? Why a sacrificial Lamb? Why was the law given? What was the purpose of the law? What was the purpose of prophecy? Why did He (Jesus) come to die? Does He really rise from the dead? If He did, what types of life does He expect of you and I to live today? Is Heaven real!? Does Hell real as well?

However, I believe a lot of questions might have been stirred up in you as you are reading this notes; that is just the reason for this blog page: "Kingdom Gospel". “THE KINGDOM GOSPEL” is been brought to you as a witness about the “TRUE GOD”. It is also been brought to you so as to give a systematic teaching about God’s Kingdom –Psalm22:28. It is high time for us to know exact time we are in at the moment! It is the time to get ourselves prepared because the King of the kingdom is about to return. This blog page is not about anybody, it is just about Him, “we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bond servants for Jesus’ sake”-2Cor.4:5. “Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” –Colossians 1:28.  This is the right time to know Him, because Daniel says; “…The people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits” -Dan.11:32. Also, it is the time to check our foundations whether it will truly stand the test of time and the coming storm on all the Earth –Hebrews12:25-27.

Moreover, I love to say that “KINGDOM GOSPEL” is neither for a hypocrite nor lukewarm Christian. It is for those who have a yawning in their hearts for a change. It is for serious minded believers. It is for those who want to make a radical change in their walks with the Living God. It is also for those who are really keen to know “THE TRUTH”. It is for those who are eagerly waiting for His glorious appearance.

Conclusively, beloved, my team and I are seriously in need of your prayers. Because we know what God is about to do through this medium. Vein is going to be removed in the face of many. And a lot of hidden works of Satan shall be brought to light and exposed. People shall be set free from every form of Biblical illiteracy-Hosea4:6. And the whole Earth shall be filled with the knowledge of His glory as the waters cover the Sea –Habakkuk2:14, Number 14:21. Always praying for us that we will not walk in error and His door of utterance will keep opening to us continually. 

Brethren, sit, relax as we start the journey together unto God. Learn to always be as noble as Berea Christians; “who received the word with all readiness, and searched the scriptures daily to find out whether those things were so”-Acts 17:11. Remember! “This ‘GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM’ must be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then ‘THE END’ will come”-Matthew24:14.

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