ONE is a number, the lowest cardinal number.

ONE is also used to refer to or identify a person.

And ONE also describes something of same quality and make-up, something that is identical. This is the meaning of ONE this write-up is about.

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 2:11, that those that are sanctified (the Body of Christ) are ONE with Him who sanctifies (Jesus Christ)

“For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren”
Hebrews 2:11 NKJV

We are one with Him in quality and substance. As He is, so are we in this life (I John 4:17).

Imagine if I came to you saying and insisting that; ‘I want only your head to follow me’, you’ll probably look at me in confusion and probably quietly wondering if all is well with me… It is impossible for a head to be active, move on it’s own while seperate from the body.

Colossians 1:18 identifies Jesus Christ as the….head of the Church, the beginning and firstborn from the dead..

“And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.”
Colossians 1:18 NKJV

“Now you [collectively] are Christ’s body and [individually] you are members of it, each part severally and distinct [each with his own place and function].”
1 Corinthians 12:27 AMPC

He is the Head of the Body (the Church; His Body, the Body of Christ). The Church constitutes other parts of the Body. But all are one and of the same make-up, the same person.

“so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another.”
Romans 12:5 NKJV

The Body of Christ is Christ. You are Christ! Jesus relies on His body to continue to function on earth. He is dependent on the Church even as the Church is dependent on Him.

I hope you think on this for a bit…

He died, was buried and resurrected, and we were in Him.

He conquered principalities and powers, we were in Him. We conquered them as well.

He overcame sin, sickness and death, and so did we.

He is seated at the right of the Father in Heaven, a position of authority, and we are seated with Him.

You are Christ!

“But the person who is united to the Lord becomes one spirit with Him.“
1 Corinthians 6:17 AMPC

This is good knowledge, however it is not a knowledge to get us puffed up, rather it should enable us walk in victory..

Jesus remained humble despite His God status, and so should we..

“He was like God in every way, but he did not think that his being equal with God was something to use for his own benefit. Instead, he gave up everything, even his place with God. He accepted the role of a servant, appearing in human form. During his life as a man, he humbled himself by being fully obedient to God, even when that caused his death—death on a cross.”
Philippians 2:6‭-‬8 ERV

Some Christians misunderstand what eternal life really means. I was in same boat in the past. Eternal life is not ‘the life hereafter’, it is not ‘when we get to heaven’ it is not in the ‘bye and bye’. Eternal life is here and now, in us! Halleluyah!

This scripture suggests a progressive work and walk towards attainment of the exemplary Christian personality. It starts with the foundation of faith towards a purposeful and progressive addition of other virtues

The sin of one man (Adam) brought sin and death to all mankind (1 Corinthians 15:22), but through Christ’s death resurrection and life were made available to all mankind (1 Corinthians 15: 21).

The cross ensured  forgiveness of sins,  reconciliation of man to God and restoration of  the relationship between man and God. A relationship that cannot be severed by sin, however, an intimacy that cannot be experienced where sin exists. That’s what Isaiah talked about in Isaiah 59: 1-2;

“Surely the arm of The Lord is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear.”

Cry out to The Lord while you can. For the great day of The Lord comes, when it will be too late to fully enjoy Christ’s offering; the offering of Himself as an atonement for sin.

Zephaniah 1, just like Isaiah 59 tells us about the great day of The Lord;

“The great day of The Lord is near- near and coming quickly. The cry on the day of The Lord is bitter; the Mighty Warrior shouts his battle cry. That day will be a day of wrath-a day of distress and anguish, a day of trouble and ruin, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness, a day of trumpet and battle cry against the fortified cities and against the corner towers.” Zephaniah 1: 14-16.

Don’t become proficient at blowing off your sins, giving excuses that will not excuse you from God’s wrath. Do not let your conscience become seared and unresponsive to God’s prodding by His Spirit.

Give Your Life to Jesus Christ Today.

You do not have to spend eternity in Hell. Jesus’ death ensured Hell didn’t become your abode in eternity. God provided full, complete, eternal pardon for sin because of Christ’s death. You are only assured of a shelter in Heaven in eternity if you receive God’s free gift to you- Jesus Christ!

Accept Jesus Christ today into your life as your Lord and Saviour.

You just say this short and simple prayer;

Dear God,

I ask in the Name of Jesus Christ that you forgive my sins. I believe in my heart that Christ died for my sins and you raised Him up from the dead just to save me. Lord Jesus Christ, I receive you as my Lord and Saviour today.  I declare today that I belong to Christ and none other. Thank you for hearing  and answering me, in Jesus name. Amen. 

Congratulations if you just said that prayer. And welcome to the family of Jehovah.

You must be baptized by water by immersion and you must be filled with the Holy Ghost.  You can be told how to experience these when you attend a bible-believing church. You may contact me also.

Happy Resurrection Week!  🙂

My love always

One group of people, in my opinion that walk blindly without any interest in finding out what they believe in are sadly, Christians. I have to quickly add; not all of them, but very very sadly, majority of them.

They don’t go to church, they don’t read their bibles and worst still, they don’t even want others to. They’re ashamed of the gospel and they wish others didn’t stand up for it. Reason?  It’s too archaic and mundane!!! They steal, kill, lie, indulge in all kinds of sexual sin without a shudder but are swift to pen down ‘Christianity’ as their religion.

Let me ask; who told you you’re a Christian? How did you become a Christian? Were you coerced? Did you do it to please anyone? Did you do it to feel accepted? Or maybe you were born into Christianity…?

However you got in, if you think the doctrines are still foolish, too unreal, or you’re absolutely not satisfied continuing in it, hear this; You have a CHOICE to walk away. That’s probably why God made the earth into an open space before dropping Adam into it. Apart from man-made boundaries and distinguishing landmarks, there are no doors and windows on planet earth. It’s an open space. SELAH.   One thing God never took away from man is man’s will. Right from the Garden of Eden, God gave man a choice.

It took more than a lily-livered God to send His only begotten son down to earth to be mocked and killed. And it wasn’t an undecided, confused, not focused, slimy Jesus Christ that sacrificed His life on the Cross of Calvary.

Why did you become a Christian? Why have you remained a Christian? These are simple questions you probably need to ask yourself.  Even if for the sole reason of not continuing on a blind course with no interest in finding the right direction. You are much smarter than that! 🙂

One of the reasons you became a Christian is to help others understand who God is and choose Him. If you think that’s too much a responsibility, you are not being forced or pressurized to do it. Just leave. Otherwise get off your butts and let’s do kingdom business! You don’t have to be among the folks Jesus Christ would surely say to: ‘get away from me, for I know you not’.

You are not gonna win any soul when you are ashamed of the gospel of Christ.

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to Salvation for everyone who believes…”     Romans 1:16   NKJV.

Salvation/Faith comes through hearing the word of God.

In case you’re reading this and you think it’s a stinker, praise God…I captured the right audience!

It’s TIME to stand up for what you say you believe in. No more sitting on the fence. The one sure way to grow your faith as a Christian, is to hunger and thirst for the living waters and the living bread. The answers to all your questions are in the Word. But I don’t know how you’re going to find them when you abhor your Bible, you hate Bible Study sessions and you’d rather sleep or hang out with unholy friends than go to Church.

Choose ye this day whom you’ll serve.

You can choose to stay or you can walk away.

If you choose to stay, then take up your cross and follow Christ.

Shalom!