…THEN CHRIST HAS NOT RISEN

…THEN CHRIST HAS NOT RISEN

Hasn’t been recorded that the first place where Christians gathered after the ascension of Christ was Antioch? This mark the birth of Christianity and the practice of what we have today.

 Significantly, Catholic the source and universal was traced to have been the first established church where Apostle Peter, one of the Disciples of Christ and a true loyalist was made the overseer and the first Papacy-Mathew16:15-22. Among thereafter was the breakup of Christianity and formation or birth of various churches first led by Luther’s. The widespread of churches with different doctrines and means of worship. The naming and the segregation between the old called, orthodox and the new called Pentecostals.

I hold the faith and believe that, this is not a good point enough to cause confusion and difference among the Christians seeing today. It’s so right to ask; why do we have so much division among the Christians? Why do we see our brethren as not been faithful? Why do we have first class and second classes in the Christendom? No wonder why FELA sings thus: Imam na gbaladun, Pope na enjoyment, Archbishops’ na miliki…..

Jesus formation can be traced to Act 2:36. I was born, trained and duly trend in the path of Christianity. I presumed, religion goes with faith and belief. I think, it’s not just a mean to worship God alone but to give out as at when due. why then do we have Reverend, Pastors, Bishops, Evangelist , G.O  e.t.c living flayabouyant and extravagant life ,while church members ,parishioners wallowing in abject poverty? Why is it that the poor masses continue to enrich the men of God through their offerings, while they live in abject poverty? Why is it that, they lives in dilapidated building while the men of God lives in castle, mansion, and estates? Why is it that poor Christians walk the street bare footed while some men of God owns  the comfort of the world acquiring; jet, latest cars and fat bank accounts? Why is it that the Christian established higher institutions like in the missionary days are not meant for the poor with the exorbitant / unbearable school fees? Why is it that the brotherhood of Christianity failed among us with the Pentecostals referring to orthodox churches as not been faithful or true worshipers of God? Haven’t you read Mathew 16:15-22? Don’t you believe what the word of God says in Mathew 7:1-5?

What has denomination, religion and believe got to do with God existence and purpose of living? Remember, thou shall not judge…Mathew 1-6? If we must stay holy, we need to start from our various hearts.  Are all the church goers holier or saint in totality? What God required of you is good work and salvation of souls -Mathew16:26-29

If we have discrimination and division among the Christians, how do we prevail on the people on the other side of faith? Though, Christianity and Islamic are of different perspectives, still; there exist some uniqueness in the duo. It’s like the use of French and English languages. While the formal is from the Europeans, that of latter is from the Arabic world. At least, if you believe, do what is just to cleanse our society off its social vices. It’s right to say, as we have the wide spread of churches with divided mission, so we have among us more empowered evils. The purpose of most modern day churches range from personal benefit to self enrichments. Haven’t we seeing where there are men of God who chosen to be as a result of un-employment, quick enrichment with undertone evil perpetrations? These had long been professed in Mark 13:6. Are they not aware of what Baruch 2:2 says?

These, thence called for remorsefulness particularly as Christ suffered and died on the cross for us to be cleansed of our various misconducts. This moment is meant for repatriation and remorsefulness. Let us trace our path and be fulfilled in our dealings. Remember, He doesn’t rejoice in the death of sinner but, total repentance….

Above all, hold the faith that God is one and good to all. Let’s stop fanatics. He alone knows the purpose of our living and only He knows best.

Brethren, segregation, sentiments, bigotry, division, self condemnations and criticism are of no use before HIM and to HIM. He alone knows our minds and our heart desires. Since its  known that denomination were not made in heaven, let’s stop being in haste to judge others as a result of what they practices , long as it’s in line with Biblical ways. The message is; go ye into the world…..  Mark 16:15-16, Mathew 17:20.

It’s of necessity therefore to understand the purpose of Christ death and his resurrection. Should we fail to oblige; then Christ has not risen in us.

May HIS death renew our strength and refurbish our faith.

God alone is enof…