The biblical account of the events of Sodom and Gomorrah is a popular biblical narrative. In Genesis 19:15-22, God delivered Lot and his family from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah; a picture of judgement on sin. However, there is an anti-climax to the narrative; a sad ending to a merciful deliverance. Lot’s wife didn’t … Continue reading Remember Lot’s Wife: A Reflective Reminder To Believers
Category: Christian living
I Don’t Speak In Tongues, Do I Have The Holy Spirit?
Speaking in tongues is a core doctrine among Pentecostals and Charismatics. Tongues is seen as the evidence of baptism of the Holy Spirit. This is captured for example in the statement of belief/tenets of The Church of Pentecost (CoP). We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for all believers with the initial evidence … Continue reading I Don’t Speak In Tongues, Do I Have The Holy Spirit?
Blessed Beyond Curse In Christ
One of the troubling beliefs among many believers in Ghana is their emphasis on the dark world of evil to the point of obsession. They tend to associate life challenges, diseases, setbacks etc to generational curses, evil perpetuated by their ancestors which is having ramifications on them. Very simply, generational curses are the belief that … Continue reading Blessed Beyond Curse In Christ
Preach Christ — Not Motivation. Not Money
Koda, a popular Ghanaian musician of blessed memory in his song Nsem Pii bemoaned what preaching has become on many pulpits in Ghana. Preaching has become akin to hearing a business lecture, seminar or motivational speaker. You are likely to hear about financial breakthrough, building a financial empire more than of Christ. Koda captured this … Continue reading Preach Christ — Not Motivation. Not Money
Pastors and Curses: Fear Mongering On Pulpits
A worrying trend has crept into Ghanaian Christianity, Pastors pronouncing curses on others. By virtue of their work, Pastors wield influence on society and are to be it's moral compass. Therefore, when Pastors engage in cursing others, a clear biblical teaching has been violated. The Bible is not silent on the subject. James in his … Continue reading Pastors and Curses: Fear Mongering On Pulpits
