Tag: Christ
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The new creation in Christ – Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala Jesus says to Nicodemus: “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” (John 3:6). When you ask a man to describe himself, he might say: “I am tall and handsome.” But do you know your height and looks are not you?…
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Easter: Learn from Christ, show love to all, Osinbajo charges Nigerians
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday urged Nigerians to emulate the sacrificial love that Jesus Christ showed to all generations by preaching and showing love to all. Osinbajo gave the advice while speaking to newsmen shortly after the Easter Service at the Aso Villa Chapel. The VP had at the service preached on love to…
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Easter: Nigerians should imbibe Christ’s sacrificial spirit – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in his Easter message charged Nigerians to emulate the sacrificial life Jesus Christ led while on earth by accepting to give his life in redemption for the sins of all. Jonathan also urged individuals to be conscious of what they can contribute to the growth of the nation and…
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Good Friday: Imbibe Christ’s virtue of selflessness, cleric urges Christians
A cleric, Rev. Ifeanyi Okonkwo, has urged Christians in the country to imbibe the virtue of selflessness in order to live above materialism and get-rich-quick syndrome. Okonkwo spoke on Friday during a homily in a Good Friday Service held at the Anglican Church of Ascension, Achara Layout, Enugu. “Only when we live selflessly like Jesus…
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Developing immunities to Christ – Femi Aribisala
By Femi Aribisala Many Christians reject central tenets of the faith Jesus delivered, while still claiming to be Christians. We have been socialised on the word of men, contrary to the word of God. Indeed, many have established no-go areas in their hearts and minds against the word of God. These no-go areas pertain to…
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We must exhibit love, forgiveness as Christ did – Ooni of Ife
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has admonished Christians to exhibit love, forgiveness and peaceful co-existence among each other at all times as Christ did. The traditional ruler described Jesus Christ as the Lord of peace and love with an unparalleled forgiving spirit who should always be remembered and honoured with the existence of…