Post by Blessing Ojoma Onakpa (@blessing-82)

Like the Bereans, I choose to listen carefully and search the Scriptures daily to see whether these things are so (Acts 17:11).

If you want to understand salvation in the light of the finished work of Christ, listen.

If you long to develop a genuine passion for reading and studying your Bible rather than relying solely on religious traditions, listen.

If you desire to serve God free from the burdens of legalism, condemnation, and performance, but with the joy of the gospel and the confidence of your identity in Christ, listen.

Don’t reject a teaching because of popular opinion, assumptions, or hearsay. Test every teaching by the Scriptures. Let the Word of God not tradition, personalities, or human opinions be your final authority.

The goal is not to become a disciple of any preacher. The goal is to become a disciple of Christ. If a teacher consistently points you to Christ and equips you to understand the Scriptures for yourself, that is worth paying attention to.

As the apostle Peter wrote:

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen.” — 2 Peter 3:18

Like the Bereans, I choose to listen carefully and search the Scriptures daily to see whether these...

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Obafemi EMILOLA, FIMC, CMC®: This is what we are lacking in today's Christian world
May the Lord help us 🙏
David Onyedikachi: "The goal is not to become a disciple of any preacher. The goal is to become a disciple of Christ."

This really got me 💯
Comfort Yako Asala: True teachings every believer must imbibe.
As the saying goes 'Know Christ for yourself" not always what Papa or Bishop of G.O says.
Study to shew thyself approved
Thank you for this insightful teaching
Mild Uchenna: Mama speak we are listening..
Parent Push: Blessing welcome back and how are you doing today.
Barnabas Gbam: I have read some chapters of Dexter Loko's book and have enjoyed every page so far.Amazing work of speculative fiction. Well done.
POULTRY AND FISHERY: Being a Berean isn’t just wise, it’s obedience.
The best teachers are those who point us to Christ and the Scriptures, not themselves.
Thank you for this reminder.