Second coming of Christ nearer after Trump's decision on Jerusalem, claims US pastor

A pastor in America is claiming the end of the world is nearer after Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.While US allies, other world leaders and religious leaders lined up to condemn to move almost unanimously, Trump had support from his most...

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What President Trump's Jerusalem proclamation means for Palestinians

There are those who claim that acknowledging Jerusalem as the capital of Israel may not affect the daily life of its residents because Israel already controls the city and has been changing its demography and boundaries for over 50 years. In spite of the fact the Jerusalem...

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The parable of the workers in the vineyard: God gives us what we need, not what we deserve

The parable usually known as 'The workers in the vineyard' in Matthew 20: 1-16 is a strange tale. It seems to go against the principle of fairness – and it turns out that this is the point. And it turns out too that as well as being about God's generosity, it is about economics...

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5 things the Bible teaches us about Angels

In the Bible, one of God's names is the "Lord of Hosts." This translates to the "Lord of armies," signifying that God has armies at His disposal, beings we call angels.What are angels? The Bible has a lot of things to say about them, and knowing who they are and what role...

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5 facts about heaven from the Bible

Heaven is so real, but many don't believe it is. Sadly, there are Christians who have a wrong picture of what Heaven is like. Because of this, they live poor and powerless Christian lives.Knowing what Heaven is like will help us focus our hope in Christ and His promises....

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Why do bad things happen to me when all I do is follow Christ?

Christ suffered persecution, and so will who follow Him.   Many Christians today are discouraged by what's happening around them. I've heard stories of believers young and old about how they faced different kinds of hardship when all they did was to love God.All they...

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THE NIGERIAN GREAT INDEPENDECE DAY

With gratitude to God Almighty, I the admin of Gozpelworld, wish to congratulate the whole Nigerians happy independence, today been the 1st of October 2017, Nigeria did not celebrate independence but really they also celebrate the peace and unity of it's great Nation. Nigeria...

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On telling the truth – and shaming the devil

I have to admit that there's one place in the gospels where, despite Jesus' critique of them, I do have some sympathy for the Pharisees. In Matthew 16:3 Jesus castigates them for failing to read the signs of the times. I have some sympathy with them because those signs of the...

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Four bad reasons to be kind to other people

Why are you kind? Why do you serve and demonstrate love to other people? Of course, the 'right' answer – certainly if you're a Christian – is that as follower of Christ you simply want to replicate his example. And even if you're not, there are definitely times when you decide to act kindly just because you want to be kind – because you're a nice person. If...

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How to pray in your darkest times

On one of the worst days of my life I strode out of the house and over the hills. It was summer. The sun was warm and pleasant, the sky was a pleasingly deep shade of blue and there was a gentle breeze. But although it was such a beautiful day, I felt shrouded in darkness as I walked. The relentless pressure from seemingly impossible circumstances...

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Pope Francis to world leaders: 'listen to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor'

Pope Francis has called for world leaders to 'listen to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor', ahead of tomorrow's World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which will feature a joint statement with Orthodox Church leader Patriarch Bartholomew I. On Friday Pope...

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Is God angry? If so, why?

We don't like to think of God being angry, do we?After all, the New Testament declares that 'God is love' – and that instinctively sounds rather appealing. The idea of the Lord being angry in some way is something from which we might well instinctively recoil. It also doesn't...

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Cameroon bishop was killed for opposing homosexual clergy, local priest alleges

A Cameroon bishop who was found dead in June was killed for his opposition to homosexual clergy, a local priest has alleged. Bishop Jean Marie Benoit Bala of Bafia, Cameroon was found dead in mysterious circumstances in June. Bishop Jean Marie Benoit Bala of Bafia was found...

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Veteran Christian country star Glen Campbell dies at 81

The veteran country musician Glen Campbell died yesterday at age 81, after an ongoing battle with Alzheimer's disease. Campbell was a born-again Christian who had shared how his faith saved him from a cocaine addiction. Glen Campbell was a American country icon and born-again...

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What are demons and how do they operate? Christian exorcist explains

An excorcist in Los Angeles has warned Christians about the things they must never, ever do if they are to avoid demonic possession.Dabbling with the spiritual world can be seen as innocent fun and games by many people but the exorcist, identified only as Father Robert because...

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Why does God allow some people to be born handicapped? Billy Graham has a great answer

Most people would say life is hard, but there are some things that can make life feel harder and one person born with a physical handicap couldn't help but feel that way.They got in touch with Billy Graham to ask why God allows some people to be born with a physical handicap...

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'The Lord is their refuge': 7 Bible verses about the poor

As Gozpelworld reported earlier, the Bishop of Burnley has said that the Church of England's approach to mission is 'almost entirely focused on the needs and aspirations of the wealthy'.In powerful words at the New Wine Christian festival, he added: 'The simple and hard truth...

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Can Business and Ministry work together?

Most people think that ministry is only limited to pastors and other church leaders, but this is not so. The word "ministry" came from the greek word "diakoneo" which means "to serve," or the word "duoleuo," which means "to serve as a slave." Following these definitions, a...

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7 Things that will help keep your Children to God in every Holidays

1. Summer camp or festival or RetreatIt's not too late to book into a summer camp programme or come as a day visitor to a festival. There's a lot to pick from, whether it's a 72-hour continuous worship event like David's Tent or a preaching and teaching event like Keswick –...

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Shining light or shrinking violet: Did Jesus contradict himself?

A recent survey suggested that the 'good deeds' of American Christians go mostly unnoticed by the average US citizen. In some ways, it was good news perhaps that believers weren't pompously parading their charity to the world so that everyone knows about it. Then again, the...

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Who was the meanest man in the Bible?

There are plenty of examples of really good people in the Bible, and plenty of examples of wicked ones. But there's only one who's described as just plain mean. Before David became a king, when he was still being chased through the desert by Saul, he relied on the goodwill...

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I TESTIFY BY ADA

For the lord himself is my portion He lifts my head in glory For my horn the lord has exalted He teaches me to prosper i have come with stories to tell i have come with testimonies Take a look at me you could see it say you can call me testimonies Every day testimonies it is my time and it is my season all around me testimonies And because the Lord...

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The wisdom of John Stott: 9 quotes from a giant of 20th century evangelicalism

John Stott, who died today in 2011, was one of the great figures in 20th century evangelicalism. A scholar, pastor and preacher, he was revered for his wisdom and statesmanship and influenced generations through his writing and speaking. He placed his formidable intellect...

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