“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:” – Colossians 1:13-14 (NKJV)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him” – James 1:12 (AMP)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, ………. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men.” – John 1:1-4 (NKJV)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him.” – Ephesians 5:18 (AMP)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5 (NKJV)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the right [the authority, the privilege] to become children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His name— who were born, not of blood [natural conception], nor of the will of the flesh [physical impulse],…” – John 1:12-13 (AMP)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“GOD is spirit [the Source of life, yet invisible to mankind], and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” – John 4:24 (NKJV)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy…… But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.” – 1 Corinthians 14:1-4 (BSB)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,” – John 15:5 (NKJV)
Written by Pastor Michael Obata
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ,” – Philippians 3:20 (NKJV)