Friday, September 15, 2017

Nigeria @ 57: Christian group plans 400 hours praise for nation’s unity.

Nigeria @ 57: Christian group plans 400 hours praise for nation’s unity ON SEPTEMBER 12, 20178:42 PMIN NEWSCOMMENTS By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA – AS the country prepares to mark her 57th Independence Anniversary some Christian group has planned to hold a 400-hour praises to thank God for keeping the country together despite the myriads of challenges threatening her unity. The organisers of the praise worship said that President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will lead other top government functionaries to participate in the October 1 grand finale of the programme. Already, over 140 Church choirs from different Christian denominations have indicated interest to participate in the praise worship which is also meant to thank God for the recovery of President Buhari and his second year anniversary in office. Addressing journalists in Abuja, Joseph Oluseyi Malomo who is the Coordinator said that the commencement of the activities that will precede the anniversary, was backed by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) ‎and hundreds of volunteers. Malomo said it was specifically designed by the group with the name “Halleluiah Nigeria” to show gratitude to God, especially following the country’s official exit from a biting economic recession. He said, the Aso villa Chapel in conjunction with over 140 choirs drawn from all Nigerian churches will this Thursday begin the activities lined up ahead of the grand finale for anniversary scheduled to take place at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. He said, “Just a few days ago, we received with cheerful hearts the good news that we are now officially out of recession. As if putting icing on the cake, the news came after the whole nation joyfully received the return of our dearest President. “It is only logical for us to gather and return ‎our thanks and praise to this God who responds and answers the heartfelt prayers of all Nigerians. “The Hallelujah Nigeria in conjunction with all churches and fellowships in Nigeria are therefore organizing this exceptional and record breaking praise event to thank this good God who has proven that He holds our Nation dearest to His heart.” Nigeria@57: Group begins prayer A faith-based organisation, Halleluyah Nigeria, says it has begun special prayer preparatory to the country’s 57th Independence anniversary on Oct. 1. September 12, 2017 Recession: Buhari, Saraki, Dogara join Christian lawmakers to pray for Nigeria October 14, 2016 Nigeria @ 57: Youths organise unity conference in Abuja Nigerian youths on the platform of Nigeria Solution Group have called on citizens to always make unity and peace their watch words as Nigeria celebrates its 57th independence anniversary on Oct. 1. September 15, 2017

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- Reverend Daniel Kolawole Olukoya has spoken out against fake prophets.

- Reverend Daniel Kolawole Olukoya has spoken out against fake prophets all around the nation - The founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Church says Christians must be weary of their antics - Olukoya says Christians must not allow desperation lure them into the arms of the wolves in sheep linen Reverend Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, the founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) has warned Christians to take heed of false prophets. Olukoya alerted Christian faithfuls to be wary of false prophets who go around performing fake miracles. The pastor recounted the story of a woman who was tagged ‘barren’ and how a so-called pastor had sex with her on the grave yard in her quest for a child. READ ALSO: Pastor sleeps with church member’s wife, threatens to kill him (photos) Olukoya, speaking at the weekend at the MFM headquarters along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun state, said many fake prophets were on the street, on the television and on radio today. He said: “When you see someone from nowhere or someone just appears from nowhere, when you can’t identify the church where he got born again and you cannot even trace his roots to any church, then you should be very, very careful to associate with such a ‘man of God’. “These men are always in suits and they see visions. They speak strange languages that are very uncommon and they called it speaking in tongue, these people are always seen vibrating, while preaching. “The same fake prophets are the same sleeping in hotels with the wives of church members.” Daily Post reports that the cleric buttressed his points with an illustration of how a woman who had been begging God for a child went to one of the fake prophets for prayers. According to him, “The man asked her to sleep with him in a cemetery and the lady slept with him on a grave. “But the woman saw a padlock in his hand when she was having sex with him and the padlock was locked during the ejaculation and since then, the woman’s womb was blocked. Her problem multiplied. READ ALSO: Fast all in one -- UC Browser “Another fake prophet told someone to come to Nigeria, that he must have sex with her before she could prosper. "How could a man ask his church members to deposit water in bottles in the church for seven days?” he quizzed, adding that many of these things were now happening in Nigeria, and many signs and wonders we see in Nigeria now are sings of disobedience ‘fast means’." The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has banned indecent dressing in all its branches worldwide. MFM stated this when the church’s media committee, led by its chairman, Pastor Oladele Bank-Olemoh, visited the headquarters of The Punch at Magboro, Ogun state. The church on Tuesday, July 12, said its major standard was holiness and that informed its decision to preoccupy itself with the preaching of the gospel. According to Bank-Olemoh, the general overseer, Dr Daniel Olukoya had warned that indecent dressing would no longer be tolerated in the church. Source: Naij.com READ MORE THINK IT IS IMPORTANT? SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL SUBSCRIBE NOW TO GET NEWS EVERY DAY FROM NAIJ.COM TAGS: Fake Prophets Inn Nigeria Woman returns from the grave Muslim men sleeps with christian women in women HOT: Meaning of Biafra Waec result Nasarawa state university Wonderful kola Akpos jokes RELATED NEWS Buhari’s minister escapes sack as APC takes decision over endorsement of Atiku Buhari’s minister escapes sack as APC takes decision over endorsement of Atiku Breaking: Days after returning from London, President Buhari departs Nigeria for US to attend UN Assembly Breaking: Days after returning from London, President Buhari departs Nigeria for US to attend UN Assembly Nnamdi Kanu petitions UN, EU, US, 4 other countries over military operations in south east (documents) Nnamdi Kanu petitions UN, EU, US, 4 other countries over military operations in south east (documents) Suspected IPOB members seen eating at the office of the army (video) Suspected IPOB members seen eating at the office of the army (video) Nigerian soldier warns fellow Igbo brothers, says they should remember their families in the north (photos) Nigerian soldier warns fellow Igbo brothers, says they should remember their families in the north (photos) Meet Adeniyi Hammed, the 29-year-old man who sells cooked Ofada rice in Yaba (photos) Meet Adeniyi Hammed, the 29-year-old man who sells cooked Ofada rice in Yaba (photos) Vote for Buhari or vote for looters in 2019 - University don Vote for Buhari or vote for looters in 2019 - University don Just in: We are not just seeking Nnamdi Kanu's release - IPOB Author: Nnenna Ibeh UPDATED: A YEAR AGO VIEWS: 20257 Category: Local news, Politics SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL - The Indigenous People of Biafra has said that it is not seeking bail for the group's leader but for an unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu - The IPOB said it is above all seeking the freedom of all the people of Biafra - The group also said Somalia would be a paradise compared to Nigeria if anything happens to Kanu File photo of Nnamdi Kanu The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the group is not seeking the release of its leader and the director of Radio Biafra Nnamdi Kanu. The group in a statement sent to NAIJ.com said it is not seeking bail for Kanu but for an unconditional release of their leader and ordered by courts in Nigeria and the freedom of the entire people of Biafra. The statement signed by Powerful Emma, the spokesperson for IPOB said: "One thing is certain, if anything happens to our leader Somalia will be a paradise compared to what will happen in Nigeria." "Some Nigerians with vested interest in the impoverishment of the masses think they know the might of Nnamdi Kanu but I can assure you they don't. We are not asking for bail, we are demanding his immediate unconditional release as ordered by the Federal High Court Abuja," Emma said. Emma further called on the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND) to leave Nnamdi Kanu out of their issues. "We are not going to issues with Gbomo Jomo and mend again because IPOB is a mass movement that have branches and intellectuals all over the world. "Nnamdi Kanu with all due respect is bigger and greater than MKO Abiola so the comparison doesn't arise. Nnamdi Kanu is not seeking rulership of Nigeria like Abiola that could reasonably bring him into conflict with entrenched Northern interest whose sole desire is to continue ruling Nigeria. "What is baffling and a unique problem in Africa is the inability of conscientious people to rise up and insist on the truth. Why should the world not compel Buhari to obey a simple court order in a country that claims to know the meaning of the word "law"?" Emma said. READ ALSO: IPOB speaks on MEND, denies pact with group The group said it will be right for all Nigerians to call for the adherence and obedience to the rule of law rather than encourage dictatorship. "Nigerians who should know better that executive powers lies with Buhari but not judicial or legislative. Both arms combined is infinitely more powerful than the addressee presidency. "Instead of our leader to renounce Biafra he would renounce Nigeria publicly, mark our words. We are not after securing bail for our leader we are after his freedom and freedom for the people of Biafra. "Even a child born today knows that any attempt to tamper with Nnamdi Kanu's life will bring the sort of calamity too horrible to imagine in Nigeria. "For sake of clarity we must state that Abacha did not kill Abiola because they both were killed at roughly the same time. So for anybody to come from anywhere to kill our leader must also make sure they kill Buhari too in order to have the MKO Abiola scenario replicated," the group said. Meanwhile, Nnamdi Kanu has said he will never renounce Biafra as widely purported by MEND. He also said that his focus is the freedom of the Biafra people and nothing less. Source: Naij.com READ MORE THINK IT IS IMPORTANT? SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL SUBSCRIBE NOW TO GET NEWS EVERY DAY FROM NAIJ.COM TAGS: Nigeria Army Biafra news Nnamdi Kanu HOT: Obasanjo Uniben Jamb result 2017 Femi Adebayo Who is the richest musician Niger Delta Avengers agree dialogue Author: Omotayo Yusuf UPDATED: A YEAR AGO VIEWS: 22845 Category: Local news SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL - Niger Delta Avengers are in dialogue with the federal government - Mr Agiri urged Nigerians to monitor the agreements reached - He said the group would not be given monthly stipends The Niger Delta Avengers has finally agreed to dialogue with the President Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government. The group has been terrorising the region by bombing oil and gas pipelines and has vowed to ground oil production. READ ALSO: Controversy: MEND says Nnamdi Kanu denied Biafra in secret The Punch reports that Mr. Ballantyne Agiri who is the spokesperson of the dialogue group made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 17. Agiri explained that a contact and dialogue group has been established to engage the federal government in meaningful dialogue as part of the initiatives to resolve the crisis. He added that the group “was determined to come out with results that would yield lasting peace, equity, justice and harmony among all ethnic nationalities in Nigeria.” “The body has collectively and willingly agreed to heed the clarion call of eminent Nigerians and international community to dialogue with the Federal Government.” He urged Nigerians to follow the development so as to see the group that will violate the terms of the dialogue. “The Federal Government should from the inception of the dialogue rule out from the agenda any monthly monetary inducement or stipend for the NDA. “The Federal Government should be ready for structural changes that should be human and development-oriented. READ ALSO: GEJ not plotting to destabilize Nigeria - Niger Delta groups “Members of the avengers’ group (who will participate in the dialogue) have already been selected, each based on his integrity, forthrightness, honesty and life track records. “The names of members of the group for now shall not be made public for personal reasons until they begin functioning in few days ahead.” Source: Naij.com READ MORE THINK IT IS IMPORTANT? SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SHARE ON FACEBOOK SEND VIA EMAIL Read more: https://www.naij.com/932462-monthly-salary-niger-delta-avengers-agree-dialogue-buhari.html

Monday, February 27, 2017

Power sharing between governor, GOP enters new territory

Power sharing between governor, GOP enters new territory

Pennsylvania state government could be a wild ride for the next two years
— Political-power sharing at Pennsylvania's Capitol will enter unexplored territory when Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf and the largest legislative majorities of any political party in modern Pennsylvania history — in this case Republicans — begin a new two-year legislative session.
The legislative elections took place amid a wave breaking across Pennsylvania for President-elect Donald Trump.
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Republicans picked up three seats in each chamber. Voters helped the GOP successfully defend seats in moderate suburban Philadelphia where Trump was deeply unpopular, and continued a longer-term trend of tilting western Pennsylvania to Republicans.
That means in January the House GOP will seat the largest majority of either party in the chamber in 60 years, when the Constitution allowed seven more seats, or 210. In the Senate, the GOP will seat the biggest majority of either side in almost 80 years, since the 1949-50 session.
The GOP majorities were already large, forcing Wolf to make significant concessions in past two years, primarily in his bid to increase taxes to wipe out a massive budget deficit and fix school-funding disparities that are among the nation's widest. Along the way, he hit a wall in his drive to make Pennsylvania's tax structure more equitable, including a school-funding system that leans heavily on local property owners.
And while the Legislature has approved hundreds of millions more for schools, it was short of what Wolf originally requested. Meanwhile, Wolf lost the battle over how to distribute the money.
A tax increase will likely be back on Wolf's agenda, with budget makers expecting another large projected budget deficit. Wolf, presumably, will have his 2018 re-election bid on his mind. And adding intrigue to the coming legislative session is the expectation that one Republican senator — Scott Wagner, a trashing hauling magnate from Wolf's own York County — and possibly others will launch a gubernatorial bid to challenge Wolf.
Wolf downplayed the impact of Republican victories in Tuesday's election, saying it didn't change much.
"I've been working with an overwhelmingly Republican Senate for the last two years, I've been working with an overwhelmingly Republican House for the last two years, we've gotten some pretty remarkable things done," Wolf told reporters Thursday.
Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, R-Centre, said the victories solidify a dynamic that was already there. Despite a protracted budget stalemate that consumed Wolf's first year, Senate Republicans passed much of what they set out to pass, such as changes to the state system of selling wine and liquor and to benefits in the state's two major public pension systems, Corman said.
"Obviously, the second year was a better year working with the governor, and if he takes that perspective then we can get a lot done," Corman said Friday. "If he goes back to a large tax-and-spend agenda, he'll have troubles."
Disagreements between House and Senate GOP majorities were perhaps as big of a stumbling block as any dispute between Wolf and Republican lawmakers.
Still, Corman made it clear that Republicans would continue to pursue their agenda, such as advancing alternatives to traditional public schools. Larger Republican majorities also make it at least slightly more likely that Wolf will have to make even bigger concessions if he wants to advance his priorities.
With voters coming out primarily to cast a ballot in the presidential election, it was debatable how much they considered Wolf's performance when they delivered the legislative victories to Republicans.
Still, Wolf did not excuse himself. The election showed that Americans are frustrated, angry, worried and anxious, and that everyone in public life needs to do better, he said. The state also must find a way to lighten the property tax burden and spur more job and economic growth, Wolf said.
"I am, I guess, the leader of the party in Pennsylvania," Wolf said, "and so I have to take responsibility for not doing as well as we should have done. But again, I'm trying to recognize here at the state level, with what we can do, what we need to do to address the concerns, the challenges, frustrations and anxieties of Pennsylvanians."
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◄ Mark 4:35 ► Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version

Mark 4:35
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New International Version
That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side."
New Living Translation
As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the other side of the lake."
English Standard Version
On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.”
Berean Study Bible
When that evening came, He said to His disciples, "Let us go across to the other side."
Berean Literal Bible
And on that day, evening having come, He says to them, "Let us pass over to the other side."
New American Standard Bible
On that day, when evening came, He said to them, "Let us go over to the other side."
King James Bible
And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
On that day, when evening had come, He told them, "Let's cross over to the other side of the sea."
International Standard Version
That day, when evening had come, he told them, "Let's cross to the other side."
NET Bible
On that day, when evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's go across to the other side of the lake."
New Heart English Bible
And on that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go over to the other side."
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He said to them that day in the evening, “Let us pass over to the other side.”
GOD'S WORD® Translation
That evening, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let's cross to the other side."
New American Standard 1977
And on that day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.”
Jubilee Bible 2000
And that same day, when evening was come, he said unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
King James 2000 Bible
And the same day, when the evening was come, he said unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
American King James Version
And the same day, when the even was come, he said to them, Let us pass over to the other side.
American Standard Version
And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he saith to them that day, when evening was come: Let us pass over to the other side.
Darby Bible Translation
And on that day, when evening was come, he says to them, Let us go over to the other side:
English Revised Version
And on that day, when even was come, he saith unto them, Let us go over unto the other side.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the same day, when the evening was come, he saith to them, Let us pass over to the other side.
Weymouth New Testament
The same day, in the evening, He said to them, "Let us cross to the other side."
World English Bible
On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let's go over to the other side."
Young's Literal Translation
And he saith to them on that day, evening having come, 'We may pass over to the other side;'
Commentary
Matthew Henry Commentary
4:35-41 Christ was asleep in the storm, to try the faith of his disciples, and to stir them up to pray. Their faith appeared weak, and their prayers strong. When our wicked hearts are like the troubled sea which cannot rest, when our passions are unruly, let us think we hear the law of Christ, saying, Be silent, be dumb. When without are fightings, and within are fears, and the spirits are in a tumult, if he say, Peace, be still, there is a great calm at once. Why are ye so fearful? Though there may be cause for some fear, yet not for such fear as this. Those may suspect their faith, who can have such a thought as that Jesus careth not though his people perish. How imperfect are the best of saints! Faith and fear take their turns while we are in this world; but ere long, fear will be overcome, and faith will be lost in sight.
Study Bible
Jesus Calms the Storm
34He did not say anything to them without a parable. But privately He explained all things to His own disciples. 35When that evening came, He said to His disciples, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36After they had dismissed the crowd, they took Jesus with them, since He was already in the boat. And there were other boats with Him.…
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Matthew 8:18
When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side.
Matthew 8:23
When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him.
Luke 8:22
One day Jesus said to His disciples, "Let us cross to the other side of the lake." So He got into a boat with them and set out.
Luke 8:25
"Where is your faith?" He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, "Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!"
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John 3:16 For God so loved the world that (Jhn Jo Jn) Christian Bible Study Resources,

Verse (Click for Chapter)
New International Version
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
New Living Translation
"For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
English Standard Version
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Berean Study Bible
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Berean Literal Bible
For God so loved the world that He gave the only begotten Son, so that everyone believing in Him should not perish, but should have eternal life.
New American Standard Bible
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.
King James Bible
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
"For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.
International Standard Version
"For this is how God loved the world: He gave his unique Son so that everyone who believes in him might not be lost but have eternal life.
NET Bible
For this is the way God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
New Heart English Bible
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that whoever believes in him will not perish, but have eternal life.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For God loved the world in this way: so much that he would give up his Son, The Only One, so that everyone who trusts in him shall not be lost, but he shall have eternal life.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
God loved the world this way: He gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.
New American Standard 1977
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Jubilee Bible 2000
For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
King James 2000 Bible
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
American King James Version
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
American Standard Version
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Douay-Rheims Bible
For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.
Darby Bible Translation
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believes on him may not perish, but have life eternal.
English Revised Version
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Webster's Bible Translation
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Weymouth New Testament
For so greatly did God love the world that He gave His only Son, that every one who trusts in Him may not perish but may have the Life of Ages.
World English Bible
For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
Young's Literal Translation
for God did so love the world, that His Son -- the only begotten -- He gave, that every one who is believing in him may not perish, but may have life age-during.
Commentary
Matthew Henry Commentary
3:1-8 Nicodemus was afraid, or ashamed to be seen with Christ, therefore came in the night. When religion is out of fashion, there are many Nicodemites. But though he came by night, Jesus bid him welcome, and hereby taught us to encourage good beginnings, although weak. And though now he came by night, yet afterward he owned Christ publicly. He did not talk with Christ about state affairs, though he was a ruler, but about the concerns of his own soul and its salvation, and went at once to them. Our Saviour spoke of the necessity and nature of regeneration or the new birth, and at once directed Nicodemus to the source of holiness of the heart. Birth is the beginning of life; to be born again, is to begin to live anew, as those who have lived much amiss, or to little purpose. We must have a new nature, new principles, new affections, new aims. By our first birth we were corrupt, shapen in sin; therefore we must be made new creatures. No stronger expression could have been chosen to signify a great and most remarkable change of state and character. We must be entirely different from what we were before, as that which begins to be at any time, is not, and cannot be the same with that which was before. This new birth is from heaven, ch. 1:13, and its tendency is to heaven. It is a great change made in the heart of a sinner, by the power of the Holy Spirit. It means that something is done in us, and for us, which we cannot do for ourselves. Something is wrong, whereby such a life begins as shall last for ever. We cannot otherwise expect any benefit by Christ; it is necessary to our happiness here and hereafter. What Christ speak, Nicodemus misunderstood, as if there had been no other way of regenerating and new-moulding an immortal soul, than by new-framing the body. But he acknowledged his ignorance, which shows a desire to be better informed. It is then further explained by the Lord Jesus. He shows the Author of this blessed change. It is not wrought by any wisdom or power of our own, but by the power of the blessed Spirit. We are shapen in iniquity, which makes it necessary that our nature be changed. We are not to marvel at this; for, when we consider the holiness of God, the depravity of our nature, and the happiness set before us, we shall not think it strange that so much stress is laid upon this. The regenerating work of the Holy Spirit is compared to water. It is also probable that Christ had reference to the ordinance of baptism. Not that all those, and those only, that are baptized, are saved; but without that new birth which is wrought by the Spirit, and signified by baptism, none shall be subjects of the kingdom of heaven. The same word signifies both the wind and the Spirit. The wind bloweth where it listeth for us; God directs it. The Spirit sends his influences where, and when, on whom, and in what measure and degree, he pleases. Though the causes are hidden, the effects are plain, when the soul is brought to mourn for sin, and to breathe after Christ. Christ's stating of the doctrine and the necessity of regeneration, it should seem, made it not clearer to Nicodemus. Thus the things of the Spirit of God are foolishness to the natural man. Many think that cannot be proved, which they cannot believe. Christ's discourse of gospel truths, ver. 11-13, shows the folly of those who make these things strange unto them; and it recommends us to search them out. Jesus Christ is every way able to reveal the will of God to us; for he came down from heaven, and yet is in heaven. We have here a notice of Christ's two distinct natures in one person, so that while he is the Son of man, yet he is in heaven. God is the HE THAT IS, and heaven is the dwelling-place of his holiness. The knowledge of this must be from above, and can be received by faith alone. Jesus Christ came to save us by healing us, as the children of Israel, stung with fiery serpents, were cured and lived by looking up to the brazen serpent, Nu 21:6-9. In this observe the deadly and destructive nature of sin. Ask awakened consciences, ask damned sinners, they will tell you, that how charming soever the allurements of sin may be, at the last it bites like a serpent. See the powerful remedy against this fatal malady. Christ is plainly set forth to us in the gospel. He whom we offended is our Peace, and the way of applying for a cure is by believing. If any so far slight either their disease by sin, or the method of cure by Christ, as not to receive Christ upon his own terms, their ruin is upon their own heads. He has said, Look and be saved, look and live; lift up the eyes of your faith to Christ crucified. And until we have grace to do this, we shall not be cured, but still are wounded with the stings of Satan, and in a dying state. Jesus Christ came to save us by pardoning us, that we might not die by the sentence of the law. Here is gospel, good news indeed. Here is God's love in giving his Son for the world. God so loved the world; so really, so richly. Behold and wonder, that the great God should love such a worthless world! Here, also, is the great gospel duty, to believe in Jesus Christ. God having given him to be our Prophet, Priest, and King, we must give up ourselves to be ruled, and taught, and saved by him. And here is the great gospel benefit, that whoever believes in Christ, shall not perish, but shall have everlasting life. God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and so saving it. It could not be saved, but through him; there is no salvation in any other. From all this is shown the happiness of true believers; he that believeth in Christ is not condemned. Though he has been a great sinner, yet he is not dealt with according to what his sins deserve. How great is the sin of unbelievers! God sent One to save us, that was dearest to himself; and shall he not be dearest to us? How great is the misery of unbelievers! they are condemned already; which speaks a certain condemnation; a present condemnation. The wrath of God now fastens upon them; and their own hearts condemn them. There is also a condemnation grounded on their former guilt; they are open to the law for all their sins; because they are not by faith interested in the gospel pardon. Unbelief is a sin against the remedy. It springs from the enmity of the heart of man to God, from love of sin in some form. Read also the doom of those that would not know Christ. Sinful works are works of darkness. The wicked world keep as far from this light as they can, lest their deeds should be reproved. Christ is hated, because sin is loved. If they had not hated saving knowledge, they would not sit down contentedly in condemning ignorance. On the other hand, renewed hearts bid this light welcome. A good man acts truly and sincerely in all he does. He desires to know what the will of God is, and to do it, though against his own worldly interest. A change in his whole character and conduct has taken place. The love of God is shed abroad in his heart by the Holy Ghost, and is become the commanding principle of his actions. So long as he continues under a load of unforgiven guilt, there can be little else than slavish fear of God; but when his doubts are done away, when he sees the righteous ground whereon this forgiveness is built, he rests on it as his own, and is united to God by unfeigned love. Our works are good when the will of God is the rule of them, and the glory of God the end of them; when they are done in his strength, and for his sake; to him, and not to men. Regeneration, or the new birth, is a subject to which the world is very averse; it is, however, the grand concern, in comparison with which every thing else is but trifling. What does it signify though we have food to eat in plenty, and variety of raiment to put on, if we are not born again? if after a few mornings and evenings spent in unthinking mirth, carnal pleasure, and riot, we die in our sins, and lie down in sorrow? What does it signify though we are well able to act our parts in life, in every other respect, if at last we hear from the Supreme Judge, Depart from me, I know you not, ye workers of iniquity?
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For God So Loved
15that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.…
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Genesis 22:2
He said, "Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I will tell you."
Isaiah 9:6
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
John 1:18
No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father's side, has made Him known.
John 3:18
Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is already condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.
John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him."
John 6:40
For it is My Father's will that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day."
John 11:25
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies.
Romans 5:8
But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 8:32
He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?
Ephesians 2:4
But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
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First Lady criticized for recitation of The Lord's Prayer

First Lady criticized for recitation of The Lord's Prayer

By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)
2/23/2017 (3 days ago)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
Melania Trump was at the mercy of Twitter critics.
First Lady Melania Trump has come under harsh criticism following a recitation of "The Lord's Prayer" during a rally in Melbourne, Florida.
Melania Trump read The Lord's Prayer and was met with immediate backlash. Melania Trump read The Lord's Prayer and was met with immediate backlash.

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By Kenya Sinclair (CALIFORNIA NETWORK)
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)
2/23/2017 (3 days ago)

Published in U.S.
Keywords: Melania Trump, The Lord's Prayer, campaign rally

LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - During the campaign-funded rally, which was attended by conservative Republicans, Melania Trump began with a prayer, prompting many Democrats and far-left liberals to speak out.
Many claimed the prayer should not have been recited purely because church and state should remain separate, while others stated not all Americans are religious.

Some comments posted to Twitter cruelly attacked the First Lady personally with everything, including claiming she "sounds like someone getting cursed to become a 'Dracula.'" The recitation may have been in broken English, but she certainly had her heart in the right place.

Many ridiculed her for not having the prayer memorized. In the video, she is clearly reading the prayer but the cracks in her voice and expressions on her face reveal her true feelings behind them. On Twitter @adrianshort wrote: "With an hour's practice I could probably say the Lord's Prayer better in Slovene than Melania Trump does it in English."

@NicoleAngeleen wrote: "I could recite the Our Father backwards, drugged with a gun to my head. If you need to read this prayer, you're not Christian." The criticism continued but Melania Trump remained above them all and has not attempted to respond.
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