ESTABLISHED IN THE TRUTH!
PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME
ESTABLISHED IN THE TRUTH
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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4).
Pastor Chris Says
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The Greek word translated "knowledge" in the scripture above is "epignosis." It means full, exact or precise knowledge.
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I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth (1 Timothy 2:1-4).
Pastor Chris Says
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The Greek word translated "knowledge" in the scripture above is "epignosis." It means full, exact or precise knowledge.
God wants all men to be saved and to come to the full, exact or precise knowledge of the truth. If this weren't possible, He wouldn't have said so. This is His desire.
It's also the reason He set ministers and ministries in place as gifts to the Church: "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.
It's also the reason He set ministers and ministries in place as gifts to the Church: "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers.
For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-13).
God wants you built up and established in the Word until you come to such a high level of faith and knowledge of the Son of God-mature and fully grown in the Lord.
God wants you built up and established in the Word until you come to such a high level of faith and knowledge of the Son of God-mature and fully grown in the Lord.
As you develop in Christ and in the things of the Spirit, and as you increase in the revelation knowledge of the Word, you're able to tame circumstances and live above the elements of this world.
When you have precise knowledge of the truth-the truth about Christ and what He's done for you and in you-your life will be an endless stream of peace, joy and victories. Get to know the truth.
For example, Psalm 87:3 says, "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God." Then in Psalm 50:2, the Bible says, "Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined." Hallelujah!
When you have precise knowledge of the truth-the truth about Christ and what He's done for you and in you-your life will be an endless stream of peace, joy and victories. Get to know the truth.
For example, Psalm 87:3 says, "Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God." Then in Psalm 50:2, the Bible says, "Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined." Hallelujah!
God shines through you, not cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, poverty or any of the negativities of this world. You're the perfection of beauty.
When you stand in front of the mirror, look at yourself and say, "I know who I am; greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.
When you stand in front of the mirror, look at yourself and say, "I know who I am; greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.
My life is for the glory of God because Christ lives in me." Be established in these truths. Hallelujah!
🙏 P R A Y E R
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Dear Father, I thank you for granting me absolute and exact knowledge of your Word, far removed from assumptions, doubts and uncertainties. I function by the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge in all my endeavours, fruitful in every good work. Christ is the glory of my life and by His grace, I reign triumphantly every day, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
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2 Peter 1:2-4; grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
[3] according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
[4] whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Philemon 1:6; that the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:9-10: For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
[10] that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 17:1-19 & 1 Samuel 3-7
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Romans 12:1-8 & Psalm 119:145-160
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Dear Father, I thank you for granting me absolute and exact knowledge of your Word, far removed from assumptions, doubts and uncertainties. I function by the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge in all my endeavours, fruitful in every good work. Christ is the glory of my life and by His grace, I reign triumphantly every day, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
📖 FURTHER STUDY:
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2 Peter 1:2-4; grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,
[3] according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
[4] whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
Philemon 1:6; that the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.
Colossians 1:9-10: For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
[10] that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 17:1-19 & 1 Samuel 3-7
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Romans 12:1-8 & Psalm 119:145-160
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THE WORD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
(Practise Speaking Righteousness)
TO THE BIBLE
Hebrews 5:13
“For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe.”
LET’S TALK
Some versions of Hebrews 5:13 use words like “doctrine” and “teaching” instead of “word.”
THE WORD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
(Practise Speaking Righteousness)
TO THE BIBLE
Hebrews 5:13
“For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe.”
LET’S TALK
Some versions of Hebrews 5:13 use words like “doctrine” and “teaching” instead of “word.”
However, what’s being communicated in this verse is much higher; the phrase “word of righteousness” is “logos dikaiosune” (Greek), which, in fact, means “speaking righteousness” or a communication of righteousness.
To further understand this, we’ll examine how Jesus responded when He was tempted by Satan in Matthew 4: He quoted Scriptures each time but not as one who was responding from the standpoint of the Law.
To further understand this, we’ll examine how Jesus responded when He was tempted by Satan in Matthew 4: He quoted Scriptures each time but not as one who was responding from the standpoint of the Law.
For example, when the Bible says, “You shall not steal” (Exodus 20:15), it was written to Israel as one of the commandments.
But when you become a Christian, “You shall not steal” isn’t applicable to you! It doesn’t apply to you because of your recreated spirit.
Does that mean you can steal? Of course not! In Christianity, you have a nature that doesn’t steal.
You’re of the higher class. You don’t live by the Law or commandments because the Bible says, “…The law is not made for a righteous person…” (1 Timothy 1:9).
You’re of the higher class. You don’t live by the Law or commandments because the Bible says, “…The law is not made for a righteous person…” (1 Timothy 1:9).
So, when the Lord Jesus said to Satan, “...It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone...’” (Matthew 4:4), He was describing His life; it was a description of His righteousness. Hallelujah!
Always, God expects you to respond with the Word as Jesus did. It’s not just about memorising the Scriptures so you can quote them; it’s about speaking righteousness and communicating in line with your new nature in Christ—who you are in Him.
Sometimes, in responding with the Word, the scripture you’re quoting might not be verbatim, but you’re aware that what you’re saying is consistent with God’s Word; the message goes to your spirit in the language of the Spirit.
Always, God expects you to respond with the Word as Jesus did. It’s not just about memorising the Scriptures so you can quote them; it’s about speaking righteousness and communicating in line with your new nature in Christ—who you are in Him.
Sometimes, in responding with the Word, the scripture you’re quoting might not be verbatim, but you’re aware that what you’re saying is consistent with God’s Word; the message goes to your spirit in the language of the Spirit.
When you respond to Satan and life’s challenges like that, you’ll always be victorious! Praise God!
GO DEEPER
1 Corinthians 2:12-13; Colossians 3:16; Romans 10:6-8
SPEAK
My life is the expression of the glory and dominion of Christ. I live the higher life. I’m an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ; the whole world is mine! The divine life is at work in me, and that life of God is activated in every fibre of my being. Glory to God!
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
Luke 17:1-19, 1 Samuel 3-7
TWO YEAR
Mark 3:8-19, Leviticus 18
ACT
Declare words of righteousness as the new creation in Christ that you are.
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
FOR EARLY READERS
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ANNOUNCE THE GOODNEWS
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:15
The Gospel is the good news. It’s the good news of salvation: everyone needs to know that Jesus came, died and has been raised up from the dead, so they don’t have to be sick, poor or suffer anymore!
GO DEEPER
1 Corinthians 2:12-13; Colossians 3:16; Romans 10:6-8
SPEAK
My life is the expression of the glory and dominion of Christ. I live the higher life. I’m an heir of God and a joint heir with Christ; the whole world is mine! The divine life is at work in me, and that life of God is activated in every fibre of my being. Glory to God!
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
Luke 17:1-19, 1 Samuel 3-7
TWO YEAR
Mark 3:8-19, Leviticus 18
ACT
Declare words of righteousness as the new creation in Christ that you are.
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RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
FOR EARLY READERS
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ANNOUNCE THE GOODNEWS
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.
Mark 16:15
The Gospel is the good news. It’s the good news of salvation: everyone needs to know that Jesus came, died and has been raised up from the dead, so they don’t have to be sick, poor or suffer anymore!
This is what the Lord Jesus wants you to tell everyone.
So, tell everyone you meet today that Jesus is the Saviour!
So, tell everyone you meet today that Jesus is the Saviour!
Let those around you know that He has come to give them a new life that is above sickness, poverty and failure. Hallelujah!
It’s your job to announce this good news to everyone and everywhere.
SCRIPTURE READING
Romans 1:16-17
SAY THIS
I’m an ambassador of the Gospel, I carry this good news to everyone around me today, telling them about the wonderful deeds of the Saviour, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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SCRIPTURE READING
Romans 1:16-17
SAY THIS
I’m an ambassador of the Gospel, I carry this good news to everyone around me today, telling them about the wonderful deeds of the Saviour, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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