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Understanding Christianity!
There are different understandings and different meanings lots of folks give to Christianity. Some of these attributes are even outside biblical understandings and interpretations. The truth is, from biblical and spiritual perspectives, Christianity, though from secular and world view could be classified as one of the religions in the world, but beyond that classification, Jesus did not present another better religion to Judaism which was ordained by God under the Old Testament dispensation. In the words of Apostle Paul, Galatians 4:4-5; "but when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children."
The above scripture revealed that, the old testament did not give freedom or grace to those who were under it. They were never referred to as God's children because children won't be in bondage in their own father's house. Paul went further in the subsequent verse that, "God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, "Abba, Father", (v. 6b). This put Christianity under a family relationship rather than a mere religious affiliation. "God is a Spirit", Jesus said, "so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth", (Jn 4:24). Chapter 3:6, Jesus told a religious leader under the old testament, Nicodemus, that, "Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit."
Therefore, Christianity is a relationship and not a mere religion. God seeks to redeem us to Himself and give us the power of sonship, (Jn 1:12-13). There is no religion in the entire world where the adherent have the boldness to call themselves children of God. In Christianity however, the true worshippers do not have guilty conscience nor condemnation in their hearts when they call God their own Father because they do so by the Spirit of God in them who adopted into God's family.
Thank God for you if you're already part of this grace.
Halleluyah!
Is Christianity boring to you?
It seems nowadays that Church thing is becoming boring and burdensome to a lot of professed believers in Christ. Although, this might not be a general view but in some quarters, the facts are obvious. Personally, it's given me a great concern and I know it's the same with the Lord. The question is, why should what's designed to be a blessing become a burden or boring? During the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ and the Apostles, could we say that following Jesus and practising the faith were boring or exciting experience? Come to think ot it, is Christianity designed to be exciting, you might say? But if there's the promise of good news to the poor, healing the broken hearted, freedom for the captives and opening the blind eyes e.t.c., shouldn't these experiences connote moment of ecstasy?
The Psalmist says: I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.... . (Psalm 122: 1). Again, another Scripture said: ... in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasure forever more, ( Psalm 16:11). Paul the Apostle encouraged: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; .... (Ephesians 5: 18,19). When the disciples first had the experience of Spirit baptism, part of the outward manifestations was the ecstasy, the outward joy that the witnesses accused the disciples of behaving like drunk people.
Many Church programs are not Spirit inspired/controlled. Without acknowledging the Holy Spirit, His presence would be void and the rest might just be mere human entertainment which some can get outside the Church. This is the "old time religion" the Church ignoring his days. We need to go back to the Pentecostal experience and continually be filled with the Holy Ghost, fellowshipping with Him personally and as a Church community. We need to allow Him to direct/redirect all our programs, actions, preaching and counseling. We need to create an atmosphere where He (The Holy Ghost take preeminence in all our gathering). This is what's gradually diminishing.