How To Assimilate God's Word ( Introduction)
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DOES GOD REALLY NEED A NATIONAL CATHEDRAL?( PART 4) WHAT DO WE NEED AS A NATION?
As we conclude this journey, one thread that runs across this narrative is “Our God doesn’t dwells in brick and mortar” according Act 7:48 (KJV) “Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet” . It is clear from our journey so far that God doesn’t need a cathedral and that showing appreciation to him as nothing to do with an edifice, but rather a hearts condition that reflect godliness in our conduct towards one another. A heart of obedience is what requires of us. When Solomon finished building the temple in Jerusalem and dedicated it to the Lord in 2 nd Chronicle, this was God’s response to Solomon “ But if you turn aside and forsake my statutes and my commandments that I have set before you, and go and serve other gods and worship them, then I will pluck you up from my land that I have given you and this house that I have consecrated for my name, I will cast out of my sight, and I will make it a proverb and a ...
“DOES GOD REALLY NEED A NATIONAL CATHEDRAL? (PART 3)
“ all men should be saved and come to know the truth” 1 st Timothy 2: 4 Thank you for joining on this journey called “DOES GOD REALLY NEED A NATIONAL CATHEDRAL?. Today we want to continue from where we left off last week, and todays questions is: 1. DOES GOD NEED A BUILDING? Does God actually need brick and mortar? At this juncture it is obvious that God’s idea of church is not a building: if he really needs one, then the conversion of church buildings into mosques and night clubs in the western world have nullified the authenticity and the integrity of our Lord Jesus Christ’s when He said in Mathew 16:18(KJV) “…………………………….. I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” But the truthfulness of this scripture has been consolidated by the fact...
DOES GOD REALLY NEED A NATIONAL CATHEDRAL? (PART 2)
“And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Mathew 16:18(KJV) Let continue from were we ended from our last post. As Christian I want us to look at the importance of building a “National Cathedral” or whether building an edifice for God is part of God’s major headache from the scriptures. But before embarking on this journey let’s look at what really is the meaning of the word “Cathedral”. From the dictionary definition the word cathedral means the bishop’s church: a church that contains a bishop’s throne and is the most important church in the bishop’s diocese. The second meaning of a cathedral is a large important church. From these definitions it is obvious that the word “church” is a key word in unlocking the meaning of cathedral, so let’s then look at the word church. 1. WHAT IS A CHURCH? - Church according to the...