BOLDNESS AND ACCESS!
PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
📅 THURS. 25TH APRIL 2024
BOLDNESS AND ACCESS
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According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him (Ephesians 3:11- 12).
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If you read the opening text from some Bible translations, they missed the profound simplicity of what Paul was saying.
📅 THURS. 25TH APRIL 2024
BOLDNESS AND ACCESS
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According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him (Ephesians 3:11- 12).
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If you read the opening text from some Bible translations, they missed the profound simplicity of what Paul was saying.
They translated it as having access and boldness into God's presence, but we already have that in Christ Jesus by the Holy Spirit. So what was Paul referring to here?
First, boldness in this context implies the freedom to express ourselves openly, being able to say whatever you want to say.
First, boldness in this context implies the freedom to express ourselves openly, being able to say whatever you want to say.
While worldly systems grant freedom with limitations, in Christ Jesus, we have absolute freedom of speech.
We possess the freedom to speak boldly in the presence of the Father, angels, and even demons, and express ourselves freely anywhere.
We possess the freedom to speak boldly in the presence of the Father, angels, and even demons, and express ourselves freely anywhere.
This boldness extends beyond uttering mere words; it empowers us to speak things into existence.
Secondly, we have "access"; meaning we can go anywhere. No nation can ever close its doors to you; you have access to every country, to every wealth and to all riches.
Secondly, we have "access"; meaning we can go anywhere. No nation can ever close its doors to you; you have access to every country, to every wealth and to all riches.
Ephesians 3:12 (MSG) beautifully captures it; it says, "When we trust in him, we're free to say whatever needs to be said, bold to go wherever we need to go."
Even with that, it has a limited understanding of the word "access." It's not just about going wherever you need to go; you have access to the spiritual and the material, to the wisdom of Almighty God.
Even with that, it has a limited understanding of the word "access." It's not just about going wherever you need to go; you have access to the spiritual and the material, to the wisdom of Almighty God.
You have access to the unending, boundless, fathomless, incalculable and exhaustless riches of Christ.
When you grasp the depth of your access and vast wealth in Christ, giving and lavishly sponsoring the spread of the Gospel becomes a lifestyle, because you know you have access to an unending supply. Hallelujah!
🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for I have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Jesus Christ, in whom I've obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to His divine will. I live above circumstances, with access to your wisdom and the exhaustless riches of Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Hebrews 4:16; Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
1 Corinthians 3:21-22; Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's;
[22] whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's;
Ephesians 3:11-12 AMPC; This is in accordance with the terms of the eternal and timeless purpose which He has realized and carried into effect in [the person of] Christ Jesus our Lord,
[12] In Whom, because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear).
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 21:5-38 & 1 Samuel 23-25
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Romans 15:20-33 & Psalm 131-132
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👤PASTOR Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
✨Thursday, April 25th 2024✨
💫FUEL YOUR PASSION💫
(Spread The Good News Everywhere)
📖TO THE BIBLE: Romans 1:16 AMPC “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) of Christ, for it is God’s power working unto salvation [for deliverance from eternal death] to everyone who believes with a personal trust and a confident surrender and firm reliance, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”
LET’S TALK⏩
As a child of God, you must be passionate about soul-winning; it must burn in your heart to take the Gospel to the lost.
When you grasp the depth of your access and vast wealth in Christ, giving and lavishly sponsoring the spread of the Gospel becomes a lifestyle, because you know you have access to an unending supply. Hallelujah!
🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for I have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Jesus Christ, in whom I've obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to His divine will. I live above circumstances, with access to your wisdom and the exhaustless riches of Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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Hebrews 4:16; Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
1 Corinthians 3:21-22; Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's;
[22] whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's;
Ephesians 3:11-12 AMPC; This is in accordance with the terms of the eternal and timeless purpose which He has realized and carried into effect in [the person of] Christ Jesus our Lord,
[12] In Whom, because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear).
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 21:5-38 & 1 Samuel 23-25
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Romans 15:20-33 & Psalm 131-132
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👤PASTOR Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
✨Thursday, April 25th 2024✨
💫FUEL YOUR PASSION💫
(Spread The Good News Everywhere)
📖TO THE BIBLE: Romans 1:16 AMPC “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel (good news) of Christ, for it is God’s power working unto salvation [for deliverance from eternal death] to everyone who believes with a personal trust and a confident surrender and firm reliance, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”
LET’S TALK⏩
As a child of God, you must be passionate about soul-winning; it must burn in your heart to take the Gospel to the lost.
You’re the custodian of the Gospel. It’s therefore your divine responsibility to publish it around the world.
When you understand that Jesus is the only way, you’ll stand up for the Gospel.
The Apostle Paul in Acts 13:38-39 said, “Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.”* There is no option to the Gospel.
No wonder David said, “Send us around the world with the news of your saving power...” (Psalm 67:2 TLB).
No wonder David said, “Send us around the world with the news of your saving power...” (Psalm 67:2 TLB).
In David’s day, the Gospel hadn’t come fully, but he had insight into the revelation of Christ the Messiah.
The time hadn’t come, and the redemptive work of Christ hadn’t been consummated, but Christ has now come. He has died, risen, and now lives in our hearts. Hallelujah!
No Christian is left out of the instruction to preach the Gospel. It should be your passion! Fuel your passion for the Gospel.
No Christian is left out of the instruction to preach the Gospel. It should be your passion! Fuel your passion for the Gospel.
Keep preaching and talking to others about Jesus. Share the Gospel continually with those who are also fired up in their spirits for the Gospel and intercede in prayer for the lost who are yet to hear the Word of salvation.
📚Go Deeper:
Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 9:16
🔊Pray:
Dear Father, I thank you for the news of your saving power, the Gospel. I’m grateful and honoured for the privilege to be a minister of reconciliation. Through me, many are coming to the knowledge of the Gospel of Christ, which you’ve graciously committed to my trust in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
📙Daily Bible Reading:
ONE YEAR
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Luke 21:5-38, 1 Samuel 23-25
TWO YEAR
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Mark 5:14-20, Leviticus 25
⏰Act:
Share the Gospel of the Lord Jesus’ finished work of salvation with at least ten people today.
📚Go Deeper:
Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 9:16
🔊Pray:
Dear Father, I thank you for the news of your saving power, the Gospel. I’m grateful and honoured for the privilege to be a minister of reconciliation. Through me, many are coming to the knowledge of the Gospel of Christ, which you’ve graciously committed to my trust in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
📙Daily Bible Reading:
ONE YEAR
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Luke 21:5-38, 1 Samuel 23-25
TWO YEAR
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Mark 5:14-20, Leviticus 25
⏰Act:
Share the Gospel of the Lord Jesus’ finished work of salvation with at least ten people today.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 25TH
MAKE PRAYER A LIFESTYLE
Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God’s people.
Ephesians 6:18 CEV
One of the things that should be important to you, this year, is spending a lot of time in prayer. As God’s child, you must make prayer your lifestyle.
Our Lord Jesus had a lifestyle of prayer. He spent a lot of time in prayer because He understood just how special and important prayer is (Luke 18:1).
When you pray, you’re talking to the Lord, and He’ll also respond to you too. Isn’t that awesome?
That’s why prayer is fellowship. So, make your prayer times your special times with your heavenly Father. Be known as the child who loves to pray!
SCRIPTURE READING
1 John 5:14-15
LET'S PRAY
Dear Father, I’m excited at every opportunity to talk with you in prayer, for I know you always hear me as I pray, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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SCRIPTURE READING
1 John 5:14-15
LET'S PRAY
Dear Father, I’m excited at every opportunity to talk with you in prayer, for I know you always hear me as I pray, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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