Archive for January, 2007

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Christmas is not Christian

January 21, 2007

(GB Message)

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Even knowledgeable theologians rarely write on this subject. Perhaps they feel that people may be so shocked as to throw away the articles even before they read them, besides forming an impression that the writer represents a cult. Such prejudice might affect their entire ministry, which is God-given. Their concern is justified because their ministry should not be jeopardized. I have ventured to take this risk in writing this because I am not known widely and so there is no danger of my ministry being affected in any way. Once anyone patiently reads and understands the contents, they would realize that the facts presented are true and accurately based on scripture.

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Reality of heaven and the hazardous path to it Part 1

January 10, 2007

(GB Message)

Before commencing the series of lectures on this subject, I would like to advise you to honestly introspect and see how prepared you are to enter into God’s heavenly kingdom. This self-examination is essential in order to understand these lectures and derive maximum benefit.

The first step is to see how controlled are your earthbound affections.

The next important step is to carefully examine and see how you are affected or influenced by the following:

The terror of death: People from denominational church backgrounds have developed in them dreadful thoughts about heaven due to association of thoughts with funeral houses. In such churches, only during funeral times they talk about heaven. When I went to visit my dying sister, my daughter or son-in-law suggested that we sing a song about heaven. A Pentecostal pastor who was also present, felt that it was too soon to sing such a song, and suggested another song to sing. We, in this church have overcome such a feeling considerably. Nevertheless that association of thought is not that easy to erase from the mind of many. I hope this series of talks will help many to overcome such gloomy thoughts altogether.

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