Author: Rev. Joseph Ezeigbo

Pastoral Letter/ Exposition of ECWA Articles Of Faith And Practice

Pastoral Letter/ Exposition of ECWA Articles Of Faith And Practice

The Meaning of the Godhead “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Gen.1:1. “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created them; male and female He created them” Gen.1:26-27. “Therefore, a man shall leave his father and mother and […]

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Pastoral Letter/Exposition Of ECWA Articles Of Faith And Practice

Pastoral Letter/Exposition Of ECWA Articles Of Faith And Practice

Who Is Jesus Christ? “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands. Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us? So, they were offended at […]

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Pastoral Letter –  Fruit of The Spirit: The Evidence of a Spirit-Filled Life

Pastoral Letter – Fruit of The Spirit: The Evidence of a Spirit-Filled Life

But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels, but have not love, I have become a clanging cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I move […]

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Redemption, Resurrection & Glorification

Pastoral Letter: Experiencing The Power That Raised Christ From The Dead

“…And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.” Acts 4:31. “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52. “Walk in the Spirit.” Gal.5:16. “Be filled with the Spirit.” Eph.5:18. Introduction The apostle Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23 is undoubtedly one of the greatest prayers […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Seven

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Seven

A HISTORICAL SURVEY OF TONGUE-SPEAKING (GLOSSOLALIA) CHURCH HISTORY As indicated in the last letter, this segment is indebted to Dr. Robert Gromacki’s book, The Modern Tongues Movement. THE POST APOSTOLIC FATHERS TO THE NICENE PERIOD (100-325 AD) It seems appropriate to begin this survey with a sincere apology to the readers who may not be familiar with or have background […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Six

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Six

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. For to one is given …by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles…to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.” 1 Cor.12:7-10. “…Are all workers of miracles? Do all […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Five

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Five

“But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all. For to one is given …by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles…to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.” 1 Cor.12:7-10. “…Are all workers of miracles? Do all […]

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Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Four

Pastoral Letter: Understanding The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Part Four

“Having then gifts according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.” Rom.12:6-8. […]

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Pastoral  Letter: When God Answers Prayer

Pastoral  Letter: When God Answers Prayer

For unavoidable reasons, this pastoral letter is coming out at the end of the month instead of the beginning. Also, the theme is on a different topic, rather than the continuation of the series on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. The reason for the latter is already indicated in the title of the letter, When God Answers Prayer. The […]

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Pastoral Letter: Prayer – A Mystery Known and Unknown

Pastoral Letter: Prayer – A Mystery Known and Unknown

” Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire, uttered or unexpressed. The motion of a hidden fire, that trembles the breast.”- James Montgomery “We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties”. Oswald Chambers. ” Prayers don’t have to be long or eloquent They need only come from a sincere and humble heart”. Author unknown. ” God […]

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