John 21:25 “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” If you are a careful reader of the Bible, you’ll notice that the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — all share similar accounts about our Lord Jesus Christ. But you’ll also notice that even though they have much in common, each Gospel contains unique stories not found in the others. For example, some events are found only in the Gospel of Matthew, others only in Luke, and still others only in John. Examples: The Samaritan Woman who met Jesus at the well is only found in the Gospel of John. You won’t find it in Matthew, Mark, or Luke. If the Gospel of John had never been written, we might have missed such a powerful and important lesson from that story. The resurrection of Lazarus, which Jesus performed, is also recorded only in John. None of the other Gospels mention it. Another miracle — when Jesus raised the only son of a widow in the town of Nain as he was being carried to the grave — is found only in Luke 7:11-17. Jesus raised the young man from his coffin, and the whole town was filled with awe. Then there’s a unique event recorded only in Matthew — the resurrection of saints who had fallen asleep and entered the holy city after Jesus’ death on the cross (Matthew 27:51-53). If Matthew hadn’t written it, we would never have known about it. And there are many more events like these — found in one Gospel but not the others. So imagine if every Apostle or person who personally knew Jesus had written down all they saw and heard from Him during His time on earth — we would surely have heard of truly astounding and even shocking things. That’s why the Bible says: John 21:25 “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” Today, there are millions of books published around the world. New ones are being printed every second. Yet with all of these, the world is still not full. For the world to be truly “full of books,” it would mean the streets themselves would be covered with books — and every book telling a different story (not just copies). Now think: how many things did Jesus do?Every second, He was performing a miracle. Every second, He was delivering a prophetic word. If Mary, His mother, were to write down everything she witnessed — from His birth to His ascension — she could easily write 2,000 volumes. The same could be said if Joseph (His earthly father) had written about Him. Even Pilate’s wife, who saw Jesus in a dream the night before the crucifixion and warned her husband that Jesus was innocent, could have written two books from that one dream alone if given the chance. The soldiers who witnessed His resurrection surely had much to say. If they had written down their experiences, we might be reading things even more astonishing than what we already know occurred at the tomb. And even today, if everyone wrote down just a few things Jesus has done in their lives, how many books would be printed worldwide? Billions. So how can we not trust in someone so full of endless, powerful works? No human being has ever done as many things as Jesus did. If no one compares to Him, then Jesus is the one we should trust. Even now, the most talked about person in the world — from 2,000 years ago to today — is Jesus Christ. So I encourage you, who trust in Jesus — never think, even for a moment, of seeking help elsewhere, or from people whose life stories could barely fill one or two books — and even those are often exaggerated. But our Lord Jesus, during the short time He lived on earth, did so many things that even the whole world could not contain the books about Him. Jesus is the Prince of Life, our Strong Fortress, and the eternal foundation we can rely on. He is our Rock, Refuge, Hope, Shelter, and our first and last Help. If you have not yet received Him, you are in great danger. So it’s wise to make a decision quickly, before your time on earth comes to an end. Repent, and He will forgive you freely. Consider this: salvation was bought at a great price, yet it’s offered to you so simply. Just repent and follow Him, and He will lift the heavy burden of sin from your life and give you the hope of eternal life. God bless you greatly.Join our channel by clicking here >> WHATSAPP
The Preacher says… “Yes, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything to come is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 11:8) He continues by saying:“Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.“ (Ecclesiastes 11:9) This is Solomon speaking—the King known for his great wisdom. He was also a wealthy man, unmatched in history. He experienced childhood just like you are a child today. He went through youth just like you are young now. He also lived through old age, just like some of you are elders today. In every stage of life, he wrote wisdom suited for that season. But today, we focus on what he said to the youth. He says: if you are young, rejoice in your youth! Let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart, and what your eyes see—but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. God has given you beauty.God has given you charm.God has given you good health.God has given you a good education.God has given you talent.God has even given you wealth. All these things are good. Rejoice in them and enjoy them. It is good to have great ambitions, to build a good business, to run a successful company, to marry a good spouse. But understand that in all of these things you are thinking about and doing today, God will judge you. Everything will be brought to judgment.If, in your youth, you think it’s okay to dress half-naked and walk the streets showing off your body just because you consider yourself beautiful—know that for this, God will bring you into judgment. If your business success is built on bribery—God will judge you.If you took someone else’s spouse, lived with them, had children with them, and now enjoy a peaceful and joyful life—know that even for this, God will bring you into judgment.If today you call yourself a modern youth, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, attending parties—and you think there’s nothing wrong with these “youthful things”—remember, for all of these, God will bring you into judgment. Whatever you’re involved in today, expect that same thing to be brought into judgment.God will not judge you for what you didn’t know, didn’t do, or didn’t think about. If you were a drug dealer, you won’t be asked about why you were corrupt. No—you’ll be judged according to your own path, your own actions. That’s why the Preacher advises us: “Yes, if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many.” (Ecclesiastes 11:8) Whenever we are granted long life, whenever we succeed in anything—good or bad—we should also know that days of darkness are coming. These days will be more numerous than the ones we’re living in now. This is the time when everyone’s book will be opened, read line by line, page by page, day by day—recording how each person lived on earth. That is when judgment will be carried out according to the Book of Life. If you do not understand how this Book of Life will judge us, and you would like to know more, feel free to message me privately and I will send you the lesson. That’s why the Preacher warns us to be careful with our lives in this fast-paced world. Use your youth wisely. As a young person, not every fashion trend is for you. Not every business opportunity should be jumped into just because it offers money. Ask yourself: Will this make me lose favor with God? Because you will be judged for it.Not every man or woman who approaches you should be married just because they have money or look attractive. Ask: Does this person meet Christian values? Have they been married before meeting me?Let’s not be judged for other people’s sins. For if you marry or get married to someone who has abandoned their spouse, you are committing adultery—and the Bible says all adulterers will have their part in the lake of fire. Not every friend should be followed.Ask: Is this friend foul-mouthed? A thief? An adulterer?Be careful not to adopt their behavior and find yourself judged because of them. Because it’s exactly the things we engage in and the people around us that we’ll be judged for. It’s better to miss out on some things and be found safe on the Day of Judgment, than to gain everything and end up in the lake of fire. Ecclesiastes 4:6 says:“Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.” Amen. If you are not yet born again and you want to surrender your life to the Lord today—so He can cleanse you by His blood, guide you, and be your advocate on the Day of Judgment—then you are making a wise and eternal decision you will never regret. Here’s what you need to do, right where you are:Set yourself apart for a few minutes. Kneel down to show your submission to God and your need for His help. Then, sincerely tell God that you are repenting of all your sins today. And that from now on, you want to live for Him until the day you enter heaven. Make sure your repentance is genuine.True repentance does not require a repeated prayer led by someone else, as many assume. Real repentance comes from the heart. And when God sees that you truly mean it—He forgives you immediately, without conditions. Once you’ve truly repented, the next step is to be baptized the right way—full immersion in water in the name of Jesus Christ, as instructed in Acts 2:38. If you haven’t been baptized yet, that’s your next step. After that, the Lord Himself will give you the gift of the Holy Spirit to help you, to protect you, and to guide you until the final day when our bodies are fully redeemed. So follow these steps and become a child of God, worthy of inheriting eternal life.And on that final day, the wings of Christ will cover you, because you will have been justified freely by His grace, simply because you believed in Him. Be blessed.Join our channel by clicking here >> WHATSAPP
Blessed be the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!Welcome to this time of learning the Word of God—the Bible, which is “a lamp to our feet and a light to our path” (Psalm 119:105). Today, let us briefly study why God is not pleased when we rely on our own strength, trust in other people, or depend on material resources—especially in times of trouble. We are called to fully trust in God. Learning from King David’s Mistake Let’s consider the example of King David, a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14), who, at one point, momentarily drifted from trusting in the Lord and chose instead to trust in the strength of his military. This act displeased God and brought serious consequences to the nation of Israel—even though David later repented. You may recall the story when David decided to count the fighting men of Israel, an action that was rooted in pride and misplaced trust. Although God permitted it to happen to punish Israel for their sins (2 Samuel 24:1), this act was still not in God’s perfect will and it grieved Him deeply. David commanded his commander, Joab, to go and count all the warriors across Israel and Judah: 2 Samuel 24:1-2 – “Again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and He incited David against them, saying, ‘Go, number Israel and Judah.’ So the king said to Joab, the commander of the army, who was with him, ‘Go through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and number the people, that I may know the number of the people.’” After nine months and twenty days, Joab returned with the report: 800,000 soldiers from Israel and 500,000 from Judah—a total of 1.3 million warriors (2 Samuel 24:9). Immediately after this, David’s conscience was struck. 2 Samuel 24:10 – “But David’s heart struck him after he had numbered the people. And David said to the Lord, ‘I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But now, O Lord, please take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.’” Because of this, God gave David three choices for judgment: seven years of famine, three months of fleeing from enemies, or three days of plague. David chose to fall into the hands of God: 2 Samuel 24:14 – “Then David said to Gad, ‘I am in great distress. Let us fall into the hand of the Lord, for His mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hand of man.’” As a result, 70,000 people died from the plague—because of one man’s decision to trust in human strength rather than God. What Was David’s Sin? David’s sin was not merely counting the people—it was counting with the intent to find security in numbers, in military strength rather than trusting the Lord of Hosts who had given him victory in the past without relying on numbers. 99l Psalm 20:7-9 – “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. They collapse and fall, but we rise and stand upright.” 1 Samuel 17:45-47 – “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts… For the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hand.” David once trusted God completely. He defeated Goliath not with a sword or spear, but with faith in God. But in this moment of weakness, he turned to numbers and human resources—and that shift in trust brought destruction. God had never saved David by the size of his army, but by His own hand. The numbering of the troops was an act of self-reliance, pride, and fear—three things that deeply grieve God. Jesus’ Warning About False Security Jesus Himself warned against putting our security in material possessions: Luke 12:19-21 – “And I will say to my soul, ‘Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” Where is your trust today?Is it in your wealth?Your job?Your investments?Your children?Your health?Your connections?Your education? Or is it in the Lord? The Lord is our only true security: Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” If You Trust in the Lord, You Have Chosen the Better Portion When others boast about their riches, their status, or their abilities—boast in the Lord: Jeremiah 9:23-24 – “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me…’” If you rely on yourself instead of God, you risk losing even the little you have: Deuteronomy 8:17-18 – “Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth…” David lost 70,000 people in a single plague. That which he hoped would strengthen his kingdom became the source of its affliction. Likewise, God can dismantle any idol or false trust in our lives to remind us that He alone is God. He is jealous for our hearts (Exodus 34:14). Final Call: Turn to Jesus Today If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus Christ, do not delay. The Bible says: 2 Corinthians 6:2 – “Now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” Repent sincerely. Leave your sins behind, believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be forgiven and saved. MARANATHA! If you’d like to connect more, feel free to join our WhatsApp Bible Teaching Channel by clicking here: >> WHATSAPP
Question: Why does the Bible say in one place that a person born of God doesn’t sin (1 John 3:9), yet in another place it says that if we claim we don’t have sin, we’re deceiving ourselves (1 John 1:8)? Which of these statements is correct? Answer:To understand this, we need to look more closely at the context of the verses, their theological implications, and the broader message of the Bible on sin and the new birth. 1. 1 John 3:9 – “Whoever Is Born of God Does Not Sin” 1 John 3:9 (NKJV):“Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His seed remains in him; and he cannot sin, because he has been born of God.” This verse highlights the transformative power of the new birth. When a person is truly born again, their nature is changed. The “seed” of God—His divine nature—takes residence within them. This new nature does not sin, and as a result, those born of God are no longer slaves to sin. This doesn’t mean that Christians are perfect or incapable of sinning, but rather that their relationship with sin is fundamentally altered. Theologically, this is tied to the doctrine of regeneration, the act by which God imparts new spiritual life to a believer (Titus 3:5). Theological Explanation:Regeneration is an act of God that brings about a new nature, and as a result, Christians are empowered to resist sin. The apostle Paul teaches this in Romans 6:6, stating: “We know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.” While Christians may still fall into sin, their new identity in Christ should lead them to turn away from it and not to live in it habitually. 2. 1 John 1:8-10 – “If We Say We Have No Sin, We Deceive Ourselves” 1 John 1:8-10 (NIV):“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.10 If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us.” Here, John emphasizes the reality of sin in the life of believers. He warns against denying sin, as this would be self-deception. Theologically, John is addressing those who may claim to have reached a state of sinlessness. This is a false claim because all people, even Christians, continue to struggle with sin (1 John 1:10). The Christian life involves an ongoing process of sanctification, where believers grow in holiness but still face temptations and sins. Theological Explanation:John is teaching about the importance of confession and repentance. Sanctification is the process by which a believer grows in grace and becomes more like Christ, but this process is not completed until glorification (Romans 8:29-30). Therefore, Christians will never reach a point in this life where they are sinless, but they should continually strive to live in holiness (Hebrews 12:14). The act of confessing sin acknowledges that we are still in need of God’s grace. 3. Understanding the Tension: At first glance, these two passages might seem contradictory. However, when understood properly, they are complementary. 1 John 3:9 speaks of the new nature of a person who is truly born of God. This new nature does not willfully sin, and it has the power to overcome the desires of the flesh. However, 1 John 1:8-10 acknowledges the reality that Christians will still sin and must confess their sins to maintain fellowship with God. Key Theological Points: Justification (Romans 5:1) is the declaration that a person is made right with God through faith in Christ. This is a one-time event that cannot be undone. Sanctification (1 Thessalonians 4:3) is the ongoing process where a believer becomes more like Christ, growing in holiness. Regeneration (Titus 3:5) is the new birth, where a person is given a new nature and empowered to resist sin. 4. Practical Implications: A person who is genuinely born again is not in bondage to sin. They may fall into sin occasionally, but their response is different from someone who is not born of God. A true believer feels conviction and desires to confess and repent of their sins, seeking to live in alignment with God’s will (Romans 7:15-25). On the other hand, someone who claims to be born again but continues to live in unrepentant sin may be deceiving themselves and has not truly experienced the new birth (James 2:14-26). Conclusion: The two passages (1 John 1:8-10 and 1 John 3:9) are not contradictory but are addressing different aspects of the Christian life. While believers still struggle with sin, the new birth transforms their relationship with sin. A true believer, born of God, does not habitually sin because God’s seed remains in them, and they cannot continue to live in sin. However, as they walk through life, they still need to confess and repent when they fall into sin, recognizing that they are in need of God’s grace every day. Final Verse to Consider:Romans 8:1 (NIV): “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”This is the assurance every believer has—while they may still sin, they are no longer condemned because of the work of Christ.
Have you ever dreamed that you were late for an important event—an exam, a job interview, a flight, or even a court session? If such dreams occur frequently, they are not mere coincidences. They may be a divine warning, urging you to reflect on your life and make necessary changes before it is too late. God Speaks Through Dreams The Bible teaches that God often communicates with people through dreams to guide and warn them: Job 33:14-18“For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it. In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on people as they slumber in their beds, He opens their ears and warns them, to turn them from wrongdoing and keep them from pride, to preserve them from the pit, their lives from perishing by the sword.” If you repeatedly dream of being late, it could mean that God is trying to get your attention. It may be a sign that you are delaying an important decision regarding your spiritual life. The Spiritual Message Behind Being Late Dreaming about being late symbolizes procrastination or negligence in spiritual matters. It may indicate hesitation in committing to God or a failure to prioritize what truly matters. Jesus illustrated this through the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25. Ten virgins were waiting for the bridegroom. Five of them were wise and carried extra oil for their lamps, while the other five were foolish and unprepared. When the bridegroom was delayed, they all fell asleep. At midnight, a cry was heard announcing his arrival. The wise virgins quickly lit their lamps and went to meet him, but the foolish ones realized their lamps were going out. They rushed to buy more oil, but by the time they returned, the door was shut, and they were left outside. This parable directly relates to dreams of being late. It warns against spiritual complacency. Those who delay preparing for eternity may find themselves left behind when it matters most. A Wake-Up Call for Action If you often dream of being late, take it as a sign to examine your priorities. Are you postponing repentance? Are you distracted by worldly pursuits? Are you neglecting your spiritual growth? The Bible reminds us:“Now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2) Waiting for the “right time” may cost you everything. Whatever is holding you back—whether career, relationships, or personal struggles—should not take precedence over your relationship with God. Steps to Take Now Repent and Seek God – If you have been distant from God, turn back to Him with sincerity. Confess your sins and seek His guidance. Commit to Spiritual Growth – Start reading the Bible regularly, praying, and surrounding yourself with people who encourage your faith. Take Bold Steps of Faith – If you have never been baptized, consider doing so as an act of obedience to Christ (Acts 2:38). If you have been lukewarm, renew your commitment today. Let Go of Distractions – Identify what is pulling you away from God and make adjustments to ensure He remains your priority. Final Encouragement Dreams of being late are not meant to scare you but to awaken you. They are reminders that time is limited and opportunities do not last forever. God, in His mercy, is giving you a chance to align your life with His will. Don’t wait until it’s too late—act now and secure your place in His kingdom. May God guide and strengthen you