"To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction," says Newton - the great English natural philosopher and scientist. As good and logical this principle sounds, it cannot account for the far reaching consequences (reactions) of untamed temper (actions)." We need to know that the cosmos universe is governed by some principles which fit the system of things in place. There are principles that can help us deal with this old monster called ANGER. Here are some of them;

* Principle of observation
* principle of self evaluation
* principle of probabilities
* principle of understanding
* principle of vanity
* principle of penitence
* principle of non-retaliation
* principle of forgiveness

(1) OBSERVATION: The following are the root causes of anger in every society today; envy, jealousy, pride, frustrations, hunger, oppression, insincerity et cetera. We need to study to identify what causes and raises the ignition temperature in people who live around us. Knowing this will not only help in relating freely with them but identifying with their predicaments. At least if we cannot solve their problems, I don't think we should add to them.

(2) SELF-EVALUATION: The underlying point here is that all must embrace and live by the golden rule - Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets (Matt7:12).

(3) PROBABILITIES: There are n possible outcomes to every event ( where n is equal or greater than 2 ). As an example, If A owes B Nx and he promises to pay back in a period of time, T  but fails to make good his promise at this time, then B decides to call A on phone but with no response. Why does A fail to honour the call from B?  It is not right here to completely assume that A willingly ignores the call ( which will enrage B's temper). Another possible answer is that  A was charging his phone cell when the call was made . It is also possible that A was far from where the phone cell lies and as such could not hear when it was ringing. When there are different possible outcomes like this in our daily events, we tend to pick those so-called logical outcomes that enflame our temper.

(4) UNDERSTANDING: There are no two persons that are identical in every respect. Even identical twins often exhibit many disparate character traits.
We all have different religious, cultural, educational, social, and political background and all these actually define and shapen our perception, beliefs and worldview particularly in the formative years. To this end, we must respect other people's ideas and opinions. The key word here is TOLERANCE.

(5) VANITY: When we came into the world, we met problems and by the time we fly away, there will still be problems. If we cannot solve the problems we inherited, we have no moral right to create more for our posterity. Whatever anybody does to upset you, when we know that we brought nothing into this planet earth and will go with nothing. I think that only should obviate the need to get angered unnecessarily.

(6) PENITENCE: There is this self-defence mechanism and pride in every natural man. When Adam sinned, instead of him to say I AM SORRY; he went into self-defence. Whenever we are not willing to admit that we go wrong ( when actually we are at fault ), danger is looming because the emotional monster (anger) is set to be at work. The Scripture advises that "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger Prov 15:1".

(7) NON-RETALIATION: This is a very spiritual principle taught and practised by Jesus of Nazareth. " Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also" Matt5:38-39" said Jesus. Sincerely no natural or ordinary man can live by this injunction except he that has the touch of the supernatural. It is anger that inspires the thought of revenge which culminates to vindictiveness. Christ is actually saying that one should not be unreasonably angry let alone seeking revenge. I am not sure there are many adherents to this hard principle  and if there are, they will be in the finest minority.

( FORGIVENESS: Jesus declared that offences must come and the only sure antidote he recommended was/is FORGIVENESS. This panacea will be useless if there is no SIN (offences). Jesus taught us to pray to God to  ",  forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses"Matt6: 12-14,15. He also formulated  and recommeded the "SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN THEORY" to His followers. "Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven"Matt18:21,22. He taught that one should not forgive another if the frequency of offence per day is greater than 490.Christ is only telling us to demonstrate unlimted forgiveness since it is not practically possible for a person to be offended by another 490 times in a day

To cap it all, I want to submit that some of the highlighted principles might be difficult to swallow and practice. We need a divine touch in our hearts to be able to do that. We also need consistent prayer to God to help us (by His Spirit) tame and paralyse this deadly monster which destroys than any known nuclear missile.  May the Lord deliver us from this destructive habit in Jesus name (Amen).

"To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction," says Newton - the great English natural philosopher and scientist. As good and logical this principle sounds, it cannot account for the far reaching consequences (reactions) of untamed temper (actions)." We need to know that the cosmos universe is governed by some principles which fit the system of things in place. There are principles that can help us deal with this old monster called ANGER. Here are some of them;
* Principle of observation
* principle of self evaluation
* principle of probabilities
* principle of understanding
* principle of vanity
* principle of penitence
* principle of non-retaliation
* principle of forgiveness

(1) OBSERVATION: The following are the root causes of anger in every society today; envy, jealousy, pride, frustrations, hunger, oppression, insincerity et cetera. We need to study to identify what causes and raises the ignition temperature in people who live around us. Knowing this will not only help in relating freely with them but identifying with their predicaments. At least if we cannot solve their problems, I don't think we should add to them.
(2) SELF-EVALUATION: The underlying point here is that all must embrace and live by the golden rule - Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets (Matt7:12).
(3) PROBABILITIES: There are n possible outcomes to every event ( where n is equal or greater than 2 ). As an example, If A owes B Nx and he promises to pay back in a period of time, T but fails to make good his promise at this time, then B decides to call A on phone but with no response. Why does A fail to honour the call from B? It is not right here to completely assume that A willingly ignores the call ( which will enrage B's temper). Another possible answer is that A was charging his phone cell when the call was made . It is also possible that A was far from where the phone cell lies and as such could not hear when it was ringing. When there are different possible outcomes like this in our daily events, we tend to pick those so-called logical outcomes that enflame our temper.
(4) UNDERSTANDING: There are no two persons that are identical in every respect. Even identical twins often exhibit many disparate character traits.
We all have different religious, cultural, educational, social, and political background and all these actually define and shapen our perception, beliefs and worldview particularly in the formative years. To this end, we must respect other people's ideas and opinions. The key word here is TOLERANCE.
(5) VANITY: When we came into the world, we met problems and by the time we fly away, there will still be problems. If we cannot solve the problems we inherited, we have no moral right to create more for our posterity. Whatever anybody does to upset you, when we know that we brought nothing into this planet earth and will go with nothing.I think that only should obviate the need to get angered unnecessarily.
(6) PENITENCE: There is this self-defence mechanism and pride in every natural man. When Adam sinned, instead of him to say I AM SORRY; he went into self-defence. Whenever we are not willing to admit that we go wrong ( when actually we are at fault ), danger is looming because the emotional monster (anger) is set to be at work. The Scripture advises that "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger Prov 15:1".
(7) NON-RETALIATION: This is a very spiritual principle taught and practised by Jesus of Nazareth. " Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also" Matt5:38-39" said Jesus. Sincerely no natural or ordinary man can live by this injunction except he that has the touch of the supernatural. It is anger that inspires the thought of revenge which culminates to vindictiveness. Christ is actually saying that one should not be unreasonably angry let alone seeking revenge. I am not sure there are many adherents to this hard principle and if there are, they will be in the finest minority.

( FORGIVENESS: Jesus declared that offences must come and the only sure antidote he recommended was/is FORGIVENESS. This panacea will be useless if there is no SIN (offences). Jesus taught us to pray to God to ", forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses"Matt6: 12-14,15. He also formulated and recommeded the "SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN THEORY" to His followers. "Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven"Matt18:21,22. He taught that one should not forgive another if the frequency of offence per day is greater than 490.Christ is only telling us to demonstrate unlimted forgiveness since it is not practically possible for a person to be offended by another 490 times in a day

To cap it all, I want to submit that some of the highlighted principles might be difficult to swallow and practice. We need a divine touch in our hearts to be able to do that. We also need consistent prayer to God to help us (by His Spirit) tame and paralyse this deadly monster which destroys than any known nuclear weapons. May the Lord deliver us from this destructive habit in Jesus name (Amen).

"To every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction," says Newton - the great English natural philosopher and scientist. As good and logical this principle sounds, it cannot account for the far reaching consequences (reactions) of untamed temper (actions)." We need to know that the cosmos universe is governed by some principles which fit the system of things in place. There are principles that can help us deal with this old monster called ANGER. Here are some of them;

* Principle of observation
* principle of self evaluation
* principle of probabilities
* principle of understanding
* principle of vanity
* principle of penitence
* principle of non-retaliation
* principle of forgiveness

(1) OBSERVATION: The following are the root causes of anger in every society today; envy, jealousy, pride, frustrations, hunger, oppression, insincerity et cetera. We need to study to identify what causes and raises the ignition temperature in people who live around us. Knowing this will not only help in relating freely with them but identifying with their predicaments. At least if we cannot solve their problems, I don't think we should add to them.

(2) SELF-EVALUATION: The underlying point here is that all must embrace and live by the golden rule - Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets (Matt7:12).

(3) PROBABILITIES: There are n possible outcomes to every event ( where n is equal or greater than 2 ). As an example, If A owes B Nx and he promises to pay back in period of time, T but fails to make good his promise at this time, then B decides to call A on phone but with no response. Why does A fail to honour the call from B?  It is not right here to completely assume that A willingly ignores the call ( which will enrage B's temper). Another possible answer is that  A was charging his phone cell when the call was made . It is also possible that A was far from where the phone cell lies and as such could not hear when it was ringing. When there are different possible outcomes like this in our daily events, we tend to pick those so-called logical outcomes that enflame our temper.

(4) UNDERSTANDING: There are no two persons that are identical in every respect. Even identical twins often exhibit many disparate character traits.
We all have different religious, cultural, educational, social, and political background and all these actually define and shapen our perception, beliefs and worldview particularly in the formative years. To this end, we must respect other people's ideas and opinions. The key word here is TOLERANCE.

(5) VANITY: When we came into the world, we met problems and by the time we fly away, there will still be problems. If we cannot solve the problems we inherited, we have no moral right to create more for our posterity. Whatever anybody does to upset you, when we know that we brought nothing into this planet earth and will go with nothing. I think that only should obviate the need to get angered unnecessarily.

(6) PENITENCE: There is this self-defence mechanism and pride in every natural man. When Adam sinned, instead of him to say I AM SORRY; he went into self-defence. Whenever we are not willing to admit that we go wrong ( when actually we are at fault ), danger is looming because the emotional monster (anger) is set to be at work. The Scripture advises that "A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger Prov 15:1".

(7) NON-RETALIATION: This is a very spiritual principle taught and practised by Jesus of Nazareth. " Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: but I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also" Matt5:38-39" said Jesus. Sincerely no natural or ordinary man can live by this injunction except he that has the touch of the supernatural. It is anger that inspires the thought of revenge which culminates to vindictiveness. Christ is actually saying that one should not be unreasonably angry let alone seeking revenge. I am not sure there are many adherents to this hard principle  and if there are, they will be in the finest minority.

( FORGIVENESS: Jesus declared that offences must come and the only sure antidote he recommended was/is FORGIVENESS. This panacea will be useless if there is no SIN (offences). Jesus taught us to pray to God to  ",  forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:but if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses"Matt6: 12-14,15. He also formulated  and recommeded the "SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN THEORY" to His followers. "Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven"Matt18:21,22. He taught that one should not forgive another if the frequency of offence per day is greater than 490.Christ is only telling us to demonstrate unlimted forgiveness since it is not practically possible for a person to be offended by another 490 times in a day

To cap it all, I want submit that some of the highlighted principles might be difficult to swallow and practice. We need a divine touch in our hearts to be able to do that. We also need consistent prayer to God to help us (by His Spirit) tame and paralyse this deadly monster which destroys than any known nuclear missile. May the Lord deliver us from this destructive habit in Jesus name (Amen).

There are two disparate but opposite beliefs amongst christains concerning the person of the Holy Spirit of God. Some assert that the Holy Ghost is a separate, distinct and distinguishable character just like the Almighty God. This is the endemic position of the proponents of the doctrine of Trinity. Others are persuaded that the Spirit of God is the active force or power of God that makes things happen and not a personality. Two wrongs (rights), they say, cannot make a right (wrong). These conflicting standpoints cannot both be right; one is scripturally valid while the other is not.
I therefore welcome learned and mature minds in the house to examine my observations and take a position that is completely free from doctrinal bigotry.

There is the possibility of falling away from grace and that is why the Scriptures is flooded with plethora of warnings for the wary souls. May the Lord have mercy on us and keep us to the end.

The great God of heaven and earth can never be a specimen of scientificl or logical analysis. He CREATED ALL for ALL and He's ALL IN ALL.

You are certainly right Grailife.

Something good can still come out of Nazareth. Be hopeful!

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Big  kudos to Ricadelide for the neat job done.I still have some few things to add. We should not forget the promise of life Christ offered the robber while awaiting  physical death on the cross.
                               "And Jesus said unto him, verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise (heaven)", Luke 23:43.
                                "And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit:, "
Jesus actually went to heaven in the spirit the day He died; so also the robber. Many Scholars have reasoned that Christ was only promising the robber eternal life in  the distant future. However, Jesus said "To day" not in the future. Some, in an attempt to cover their error with the glit of doctrinal bigotry, have assumed that the word "To day" is not referring to the very day Christ died simply because it is not written as "today". We must understand that this is not the only place in the canon of the sacred Scriptures where the word today is written as To day. Heb 3:7-15 declares
                             "Wherefore as the holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, ;While it is said,To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts,as in the provocation.",

Luke 16:20-31 also supports the fact that the saints of the Lord immediately enter into His rest after death. Some Theologians have ,however, thought and taught that Christ was only speaking in parables and that the event narrated here isi not a real story, and as such should not be taken hook, line and sinker. I want to say that this is not a parable but a real series of fact that must be given serious considerations. Jesus, in all His spoken parables, never mentioned the names of the characters involved but in this, He mentioned the name of Lazarus and father Abraham. This shows that this is a real story and not a parable. Additionally, the fact that Abraham was mentioned also lends credence to what Christ told the ignorant Sadducees in Mark 12:26-27

Apart from these, Jesus took Peter, James and John ( the inner circle) to a mountain for a night vigil. " And there appeared unto them Elias ( Elijah) with Moses: and they were  talking with Jesus, Mark 9:4". The fact that Elijah and Moses appeared even in glory and talked with full consciousness to Jesus renders the theory ,that Saints are locked up in the grave while awaiting resurrection, invalid and unacceptable. We know from the Scriptures that Moses died and was buried by God (Deut 34:5-6). If the whole personality (soul,spirit and body) of Moses is in the grave, according to the "Theory of Noeticism", how could he have risen from the grave and appeared and talked with Jesus when the resurrection morning has not come? This "Noetic proposition" also states that Elijah did not go heaven and that he probably died at some unspecified time. Let me pretend to agree with this assertion at least for the sake of argument. If Elijah died and was buried, how would he (from the grave) have appeared on the mount of transfiguration. This shows that the Noetic postulation is full of self contradictions. Permit me to ask the following questions. Where are Elijah and Moses now? Are they resting in Glory with the Lord? Are they hanging and gambolling somewhere around the moon and other planetary bodies? Do they have disembodied spirits? Are their spirits clothe or covered with  temporal spiritual bodies while awaiting the final resurrection, with full spiritual bodies? Please help me to proffer solutions and logical answers to these questions.

The Saints will not be rewarded at this time of resting with the Lord for they have just ceased from their earthly labour. ", Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them", Rev14:13. However, they will be rewarded at the resurrection of the just (the Rapture), Luke 14:14.

In addition to the aforementioned, contemporary testimonies also attest to the fact that the Saints go to meet with the Lord at death. A man of God,Pastor Daniel, narrated his experience at the brink of eternity in Evangelist Bonke's crusade in Nigeria. I listened to the testimony myself. My lovely sister, who is a fervent Christain, also had similar experience at her sick bed. She came back to life only by the prayer of the Saints around. She told me all that she saw. Let us therefore leave theology aside and prepare to meet the Lord.

I want to commend the boldness of my friend, Noetic, for openly airing this seemingly enigmatic doctrine in the Church. However, we need to rightly divide the Word of truth. We need to know that God places a high premium on the death of the Righteous. Psalm 116:15 declares that
                           "precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints"

When a Christain dies, he goes directly without any hindrance to the presence of Christ in Heaven. Before I kick on, I observe that one is treading the path of error and doctrinal heresy if personal or private interpretation is employed in expounding the sacred Scriptures. Let us stay glued to the truth of the WORD however illogical it may appeal to our finite minds.

Thousands of years ago, a man of God, Asaph, was discouraged when he saw the prosperity of the wicked and he wanted to know the hope of the Righteous. He then marched to the Sanctuary of the Lord and the Spirit of the Lord assured him what would become of him after death. Listen to his testimony in Psalm 73:23-24
    " Nevertheless I am continually with thee (God): thou hast holden me by my right hand. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel (His Word and His Spirit), and afterward receive me to glory"  Asaph knew that he would be translated into His Glory after death. The Bible says Christ in you; the hope of glory.

There are sufficient incontestable and incontrovertible evidence(s), in the New Testament, that fortify the fact that Christains enter into rest immediately after death. I am going to give at least 5 facts to demonstrate this.I will be back shortly to do this. Bro Noetic, I am challenging you to reconsider your stance that Elijah was seen somewhere  within the coast of Israel some years  after his rapture.  Elijah actually went to Heaven after his rapture. The answer to your confusion is in 2 King  1:17-18. Read that and come to the house to apologise. Always try to have copious empirical facts before theorising your hypothesis.
   
Cheer

I am sorry for coming so very late on board. Please accept my apology. Back to the topic in question.  I want to assume that Muslims understand this fact  (of His pre-existence) about Jesus as pointed out by some informed Christains in the house. I am not afraid to say that Muslims are the Pharisees of this age. In the light of this, I wouldn't like to waste my time expounding the truth of the Scriptures on this subject since they have already decided to embrace falsehood.  I want to make it clear that my decision to keep mute should not be interpreted as timidity or cowardice. I am only trying to obey the command of the Lord which says "Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine,  lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you "Matt 7:6.

However, if they demonstrate the docility to learn and obey the truth; we will be pleased to unravel this "mystery" because, by His grace, it is given unto us to understand the mysteries of the Kingdom but to those outside, they are given in parables.

I have come to discover that many are ignorant of the person of Jesus Christ. Some(particularly Muslims), out of sheer misconception of biblical revelation, have placed BABA (CHRIST) side by side with other Prophets including the Prophet of Islam. Please accept this my hors dueovre for now and I'll be back with a full force to show that Christ had been in heaven before coming to this world as a humble paschal Lamb and that He is the Creator of heaven and earth.

I was shocked when I heard the wretch babblings of one of the sons of Deedat, asserting with such an impious hubris, that Jesus was a liar. He quoted John 18:19-20
             "The high priest then asked Jesus of his disciples, and of his doctrine. Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing".Jesus indeed taught the jews and His disciples in the open ( Matt 5:1). He taught in the synagogue and in the temple ( Matt 9:35, John 7:14). In Matt 16:20, Jesus charged His disciples to tell no man that He was the CHRIST-The Son of God. You alleged that Jesus lied to the high priest by saying that He said nothing in the secret.That very foundless and groundless accusation obviously exposes your amateurish naivety of the Scriptures .The fact that Christ is the Son of God was an open secret to the Jews of His time. He made it known to the jews that He had the same nature with the Father. "I and my Father are one ( John 10:30)",said Jesus. The jews became mad on hearing this( as many people do today) and Christ quickly rekindled the glowing splinter by quoting Psalm 82:6 to confirm His deity. After this, He unequivocably declared "Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world,Thou blasphemest; because I said ,I am the Son of God?",John10:36. So the jews knew that He was the Son of God ,thus it is no more a secret.

Matthew 10:23 - declares
" . . . for verily I say unto you,Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of Man be come." Toward the close of the earthly ministry of Christ, He actually withdrew from public service to concentrate on the Disciples in order to teach them the deep mysteries of the kingdom including the signs of the end of time, among others. During this time, He exposed the disciples to the various dimensions of escatology- the study of the last days events. One fact we need to bear in mind is that this escatological message of Christ is not meant for the consumption of the immediate disciples alone but for believers of all ages before Christ returns. "And what I say unto you I say unto all (including those that shall hereafter believe), watch (Mark 13:37)",exclaimed Jesus. This fact is further supported and corroborated by the intercessory prayer offered by Jesus,to the Father, on behalf of His disciples shortly before His departure. Neither pray I for these (the immediate disciples) alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word"( John 17:20), Jesus affirmed.  Now back to Matt 10:23; Christ was only saying that the gospel would continue to be proclaimed to the jews till His return. you can read Matt 24:14.

Mark 9:1 says "And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power".Six days after Jesus made this statement, He took Peter, James and John( the inner circle) to a night vigil in a mountain to show them a glimpse of His glory ( to show them a shining scintilla of the glory of God's kingdom). Apart from this, we need  to know that the Holy Ghost is the power of God's kingdom.Jesus said to His disciples, "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you", John 14:18.The Holy Spirit is actually the Spirit of Christ, which came upon the disciples at pentecost with great glory and power. Read Act1:8,2:2. 

Luke 21:32 reads “This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled.” The immediate disciples did not leave to witness the huge quantity of the signs of the end predicted by Jesus."This generation" is actually referring to the generation that begins to see the intensification of the general signs of the end time.

Matthew 26:64 - When brought before Caiaphas, the Chief Priest, Jesus said to him, "I tell you, hereafter you shall see the Son of Man . . . coming on the clouds of heaven." My brother stop casting aspersions on the authority of the Scriptures.  A parallel passage of the Scriptures will help you to understand what Christ was saying. They (Caiaphas and the Scribes) asked him "Art thou the Christ? tell us.And ge said unto them, If I tell you, you will not believe, Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God", Luke 22:66-69.


Revelation 22:7, 12, 20 - Jesus says, "Behold, I come quickly."

2 peter 3:8-9 actually puts your ignorance and scepticism to rest/

Hello Friends,



JUST SAY "AMEN!"

Because you will see the invisible, you will do the impossible,
Because you will touch the intangible you will achieve the incredible, ,
Because you will hear the inaudible, you will have the unimaginable,

Because of you, your family will not know poverty
you will go in and out of your house in peace,

Violence and crying of sorrow shall not be heard in
your camp,

Because you are God's Idea and God cannot fail, you shall not fail this year,
Favor shall overwhelm your endeavors
You shall not struggle to be recognized, .

Your gift shall announce you,
You are entitled to daily fruitfulness. ,

Every darkness in your life shall give way to the light of God,

All your lack will give way to abundance,

The rejected shall become the selected,

People shall hear your testimonies and follow you to God,

In everything you do, you will succeed,

By the time 2008 ends, you will look
back with joy; and ahead with great expectations,

You will take charge of your life as you master your
time,

You will discover how to maximize your time and add value to it,

You will become the star of your family and the hope of your generation, .

Because you know where you are going,
the whole world will step aside and follow you,

May you find favor with God and men,

May you grow in wisdom and stature,

May you walk in dominion over every circumstance and
situation,

For the year 2008, never forget to:
Act as if it were impossible to fail,
Because for people like you and me,
the word failure does not exist,
Your success is non-negotiable. ,

This will be the greatest year of your life and the
beginning of unprecedented success in your life!

Those who laughed at you before shall come to laugh
with you,

However bad it has been with you till this point, you
shall from henceforth enter into His rest and;

God shall take you to the place of your
greatness and destiny.

You shall have visions that are clear,
virtues that are right and victory that is certain,

You are blessed beyond curse, raised above terror and
established beyond oppression, .

You shall not lack counsel and ideas,

You shall have eyes that see, ears that hear and a
heart that understands. ,

In place of breakdown you shall have
breakthrough; In confusion, you shall be enlightened;
and in weakness, you shall be strengthened. ,

There shall be for you beauty in place of ashes, the
oil of gladness in place of spirit of heaviness,

Every closed door against your goodness, greatness and
destiny shall open of their own accord,

You shall be instructed and illuminated within by the
Spirit of God,

You shall do the right thing at the right time,

You shall rise above every obstacle and be carried on
the wings of eagle,

God will remember you for good,

You shall fulfil and not frustrate your destiny,

Christ shall continually dwell in you, in the Mighty
Name of JESUS! A-M-E-N!!!!! !


Shalom!
Have a joyful 2008 !

In reponse to the thread which reads that our fore-fathers will all be doomed in Hell, I am of the opinion that most of our fore fathers will be accepted of God.The fact we need to know is that the judgement of God,though basically same, is based on the age or dispensation in which men live. 'Those who live before or without the Law will be judged without the law', says the Scriptures.Our fore fathers lived without the law(without the accurate knowledge of His will as contained in the Scriptures).Those who lived during the pre-mosaic era(the law had not been given at this time)or those who lived without the law before Jesus came will be judged by their conscience. Roman 2:12-15 says

"For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God,but the doers of the law who will be justified. For when Gentiles(our fore-fathers inclusive),who do not have the law ,by nature do what the law requires,they are a law to themselves,even though they do not have the law.They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts,while their conscience also bears witness,and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them"

Many years after the Ascension of Christ, Paul the Apostle went to Athens and preached Christ before the philosophical Areopagus and he told them pointblank by the Spirit of God that "The times of ignorance (about the true God) God overlooked,but now He commands all people everywhere to repent, because He has fixed (appointed) a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom He has appointed;and of this He has given assurance to all (everybody in the world) by raising him from the dead, Act17:30-31."
God, in this dispensation (these last days), reveals Himself to the world through His Son, Jesus Christ. Hebrew 1:1-2 declares that "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers( the Saints of old in the old covenant) by the Prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son,whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world." If you accept the revelation of God to man in this adulaterous age by accepting and believing Christ, you will be accepted of God.Doing the will of God is more than being a committed and staunch member of a religious denomination. It is more than going to Church or any place of worship. Roman 14:17 asserts that 'the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness,and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost".

Most  of  our  fore fathers will be accepted of God.The fact we need to know is that the judgement of God,though basically same, is based on the age or dispensation in which men live. 'Those who live before or without the Law will be judged without the law', says the Scriptures.Our fore fathers lived without the law(without the accurate  knowledge of His will as contained in the Scriptures).Those who lived during  the pre-mosaic era(the law had not  been given at this time)or those who lived without the law before Jesus came will be judged by their conscience. Roman 2:12-15 says

"For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all  who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God,but the doers of the law who will be justified. For when Gentiles(our fore-fathers inclusive),who do not have the law ,by nature do what the law requires,they are a law to themselves,even though they do not have the law.They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts,while their conscience also bears witness,and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them"
 
Many years after the Ascension of Christ, Paul the Apostle went to Athens and  preached  Christ before the philosophical Areopagus and he told them pointblank by the Spirit of God that "The times of ignorance (about the true God) God overlooked,but now He commands all people everywhere to repent, because He has fixed (appointed) a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom He has appointed;and of this He has given assurance to all (everybody in the world) by raising him from the dead, Act17:30-31."
God, in this dispensation  (these last days), reveals Himself  to the world through His Son, Jesus Christ. Hebrew 1:1-2 declares that "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers( the Saints of old in the old covenant) by the Prophets, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son,whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world." If you accept the revelation of God to man in this adulaterous age by accepting and believing Christ, you will be accepted of God.Doing the will of God is more than being a committed and staunch member of a religious denomination. It is more than going to Church or any place of worship. Roman 14:17 asserts that 'the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness,and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost".