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And finally, this is the bomb, with bigger screen, better memory, etc. I must buy this fone, thank God I am yet to go for P5 or gionee P2. Thank you tecno for this. (I know it is not free)

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is deeper life a part of the church? Are you a part of the church?

Deeperlife is the name of the Living church where the world of God is preached

this can happen only if CHARITY can begin at home.

another disaster. God will grant those concern the strength to bear the loss. [size=18pt]1st poster[/size].

no new thing jawe

how come?

with the level of punishment given to this guy for stealing a handbag, I suggest that same volume should be given to all our our politicians.

WATCH OUT

Soloter: My dear brother and sister (John n Love), I am also a member of the church(a Coordinator) but i say, if not for the sake of pleasing those who felt offended, there is no point apologising. You owe no man any apology. God is not angry with you for marrying a woman. You didn't marry a man. Hear Paul on a similar case; "... Let no man trouble me, I bear the marks of CHRIST" not men. There was no problem with sister Love's dressing before God and Men. The devil only pushed outsiders to make unnecessary hullabaloo which was ed by a microscopic envious fault finding brethren in the Church. May God forgive them all for making my brethren(John & Love) to feel guilty for no cause.

I never saw this comment before, thank you for your insight.

It has been suggested that if Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi hadn’t been the cleric who moved on to be rated among the world’s small circle of highly esteemed church-men, he would still have scaled the peak in any secular activity.

Those who hold this view say Kumuyi’s first class degree in Mathematics at the University of Lagos, and the early mentoring he received first at home and later at Mayflower College, Ikenne, under militant educationist, Dr. Tai Solarin would have guaranteed performances stellar in any field.

Observers add these initial endowments to what they describe as the clergyman’s later acquisitions, clock-work discipline, charisma, humility and a cast-iron disposition to succeed against all odds, conclude that Kumuyi had possessed a bottomless box of tricks that would have made him to strike gold wherever he chose to fulfill his destiny, temporal or religious.

Still, others undertaking a deeper study of the success story of Kumuyi these past 70 years argue that he wouldn’t have come this far without what they call, his “holy rebellion” against a host of trammels .

First, he had to abandon the Anglican Church of his father. Next he revolted against the uncompromising atheism forced upon him by Solarin at Mayflower. Pastor Kumuyi broke the last chain when he refused entreaties of the leaders of Apostolic Faith over his convictions on evangelism.

Referred to as “the young man who is going astray.” Kumuyi stood his ground and was eventually excommunicated in 1977.

Now, all this appears to be narrow secular interpretation, because Christian chroniclers say this revered General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry had only been fulfilling a destiny long mapped out by his Creator. He himself, they argue has been helpless in playing God’s script.

This is the way they put it: when Kumuyi was born on June 6, 1941, his parents put him in the custody of God and named him Folorunso to reflect his status. So, according to this school of thought, when on April 5, 1964 at the age of 23 , Kumuyi became born-again, God declared to him :well, son, I’ ll watch over you. But you must meet some conditions. You’ll submit to ME wholeheartedly. The gifts I’ve given you (your life, good education, discipline, charisma, tender heart, humility etc) you’d have to use them My way! The world uses them to acquire harmful wealth, fame and power. You’ll not do so. And the only way not to go the worldly way is to stay in My vineyard all your days. Outside it, you can’t escape falling into deadly worldly wealth, fame and power. I’m going to mould and tame you and sublimate your gifts.

Pastor Kumuyi agreed with this view of God being at work in his life. He once told the editor of a London-based magazine: “I began to notice it when I became a born-again Christian … it was then that I saw the destiny and the way the Lord had orchestrated everything.” (emphasis mine). And what extraordinary orchestration of evangelical work God has truly made of Project Kumuyi!

Starting with a 15-member Bible Study Group in August 1973 in his Flat 2 residence within the University of Lagos campus where he was a Mathematics lecturer, Kumuyi rapidly attracted droves that hungered for the unparallel teaching and exposition of the Holy Book he was offering. He gave more: a sincere commitment to spreading the gospel of Jesus which wasn’t available elsewhere. It’s still rare!

His tactics and strategy yielded mammoth harvests. For in only two years, this non-denominational assembly had not only 1500 devotees, but also it had the wherewithal and “audacity” to hold a retreat in December 1975 at the Federal College of Education Akoka, Lagos. Soon, Deeper Life Bible Study Groups were holding and staging retreats outside Lagos: Ilesa and Osogbo (1976), Omoku (1976), Ogun, Old Bendel, Imo and Anambra (1977). He also spread to the Muslim Kwara in the north.

In 1979, upon being invited to lead a crusade in Kumasi, Ghana’s second largest city, Kumuyi with about 30 started a Bible Study Group. This sparked the fire of Deeper Life’s international evangelism work, as it transformed into a church in 1983 and has since touched nearly all of Africa, major parts of the deep recesses of Asia, America and Europe! Kumuyi has practically been everywhere the church has been planted, worldwide, stamping his Heaven-given vision on the leaders and congregations to ensure doctrinal and pedagogical uniformity.

In the process, a unique ecclesiastical brand has emerged, along with a breed (followership) distinct from what society was used to.

How did Kumuyi leaning only on his salary as a lecturer, with no affiliation to, funding from foreign church organisations or from the established orthodox Christian groups in Nigeria, record a thumping great success even when he was teaching such “heresies” as inflexible holiness, one-man-one-wife, no-smoking –no-drinking , no white lie etc in an age where all these were expedient baggage?

The answer is two-fold, first the God-force driving him; it’s impossible for such a man to work unless he drops that control! It’s akin to the contest in Acts5: puny apostles versus mighty priests and pharisaic council.

The second reason is Pastor Kumuyi himself. He is a sacrificial leader. He works tirelessly, selflessly and with unblinking commitment to achieve goals. He is a poor humble leader who hasn’t monetized fame nor personalized (appropriated) the popularity of Deeper Life Bible Church. He has logically, hatched a fellowship with the same virtues. They’re replicating the Deeper Life success.

Pastor Kumuyi’s colossal grasp of the scriptures has led to the submission that he “teaches the Bible as if he was there when it was written”.

A typical Kumuyi teaching is a beauty to behold. He brightens and deepens delivery with laborious scholarship and stylistic deployment of a vast range of figurative devices including alliteration.

It is music to your ears and a balm to the spirit as the pastor is not given to fleeting hysterics and drama.

There is one abiding lesson Pastor Kumuyi teaches Nigeria and its leaders, not from the pulpit, but from his life: A truly selfless leader will always breed selfless and dedicated followership. If the leader monetizes his position and all around him are totems of opulence, the citizens will, by hook or crook seek their own totems of opulence, no matter the volumes of homilies on patriotism and rebranding we dish out on radio, TV or newspapers!

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kefmawin: Thanks and frosbel and Drumboy for the concerns raised in my post. My recalling of the great encounters of many in the Deeper Life Church is a matter of semantics as even a new convert understands that they are all the works of God and not men.

To the best of my knowledge, the Deeper Life church has made conscious effort to take attention from men and focus us Christ alone. That is why they encourage people to search the scriptures and build their spiritual life in order to access God for themselves and not jumping here and there after ministers.

I have also seen the highest display of humility among the leadership. One of their common expressions is "without Him we can do nothing". People are encouraged to put their trust in God.

I suggest we become more fair in our assessment and not allow any form of bitterness and bias to prevail.

Thanks

Afterall, it is not only deeperlife that has its own issues, other churches do have their own different headache. How many church can discipline the son of their founder or oversear?

The apology was to the church as a family I presume. Church buildings have doors. Options abound. Those still there have so chosen. They understand the essence of the apology better. Wishing the couple all the best. And to DL the abundance of grace and mercy to fulfil the purpose God established them for. If the foundation is in God and stays in Him, the best is yet to come.

YEA, THAT IS MY TARGET

When shall we transcend beyond hypocrisy and face Spirituality and Holiness?

flourishG: unfortunately,da the bible verse u quoted is for u as far as i know.only them hypocrites call evil good just because it is done by them leadership?

SURE?

teetee123: U na still dey there. Service don end since. U no get house where u dey live.
Engaging in the self righteousness and all knowing debates that produces nothing but pride.
What does the bible says about arguing with a fool?
Doing the same thing u are accusing others of doing.
You guys should get something better to do with your lives.
Where are the e warriors of yesteryears? I pray u know the truth on time so that u can be free

amin o

kefmawin: It appears Naira Land has a lot of jobless and ignorant people who comment on things they no nothing about. I am not a "denominationalist" but it is obvious to me that a lot of people do not know the Deeper Life Church. Perhaps many commentators of Nairaland are children born in the 90s who no nothing about The Revivals of the 70s and 80s or even the Scripture Union (SU).
It is understandable that their understanding of the christian church has been clouded by the advent of the Pseudo churches, modern day permissive groups and deviating organizations struggling to catch up with the so called worldly trends and fashion which will fade away(1John 2:15).

I will not encourage people to pride themselves with any denomination as it is only JESUS that saves.
But the truth must be told. From honest and unbiased assessment, you will realize that the Deeper Life church is one of the few places where they stand for the truth and follow the scriptures to the later without fear or favour.

Your money or any talent you have mean nothing to the church as long as your lifestyle or conduct does not conform to God's word.
Even though a lot of people would disagree with them on certain areas, it is worthy of note that every view and position the church takes is solely based on their sincere understanding of Scriptures as this is read and studied from cover to cover.

Many comments depict gross Ignorance and exaggeration of what they stand for. I have known the Church for over two decades and heard hundreds of pastor Kumuyi's messages,I have seen His simplicity, integrity and willingness to objectively correct any practice of the church which is not in line with Scriptures.

Over time the church has preached against the tradition of men and legalism and have made remarkable moves in pointing people to know the bible and know God for themselves.

While acknowledging some infiltrators (as with every other place)I have also found among them some of the finest Christians and men and women of integrity and righteousness and faith, serving God in spirit and truth.

I think we must be more thoughtful in our assessment and comment as we will answer for everything we say or do.
People who love God to the extent of not compromising with the dying and falling world standard and standing out to be different as indicated in Romans 12:1,2 should be encouraged.

To the best of my knowledge,countless lives who attend their programs have been transformed positively. Armed robbers, humanizers, Chain smokers, prostitutes, drunkards, the down trodden, the rich, the poor and so on have been transformed by Christ and turned a new live noticeable to their previous acquaintance. Or do we talk about the countless Lives God has graciously healed from ailments such as: HIV, Cancer, Barrenness, Blindness, Lameness, deafness,cripple etc.

If we take time to understand the Fad and Jagons that have entered many churches and assemblies today you'll almost weep. Churches no longer stand for anything but rather falls for everything the world presents.

The Church is the Bride of Christ and must be different from the fallen world systems and standard.
If you are sure that as a christian you can defend your present actions before God when you meet Him at the end of life fine. Otherwise you can run to Christ by accepting Him as your personal Lord and Saviour and receive the grace to live for Him Ephesians 2:8 ).
The true mark of being a Christian is that your life is transformed by the grace of God which brings a clear difference between your conduct and the world. If this is not the case with you, it is not late to make amends by coming to the throne of Grace to obtain mercy(Hebrew 4:12) before it becomes late.

Love you all...

Thank you

Pastor Kun:

There was nothing wrong for them to notice.

solar007: i never knew that the wedding was actually conducted outside a deeplife church which means that the church leadership may not be able to control whatever wrong they noticed on that day.

I mean if there is one.

i never knew that the wedding was actually conducted outside a deeplife church which means that the church leadership may not be able to control whatever wrong they noticed on that day.

[size=18pt]why are people opening different threads that is less concern to them, is this due to idleness?
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love, love love wantin tin

frosbel:


They only apologised because of the pressure from the outdated leadership, they of course should apologise only in the sense that they went against what their father preached , however we are called to please GOD and not MEN.

As a Christian, many times I have gone against my own fathers wishes because they do not align with the word of GOD.

As for employment, not only am I employed , I will also employ you if you need a JOB .

Pls leave this people alone, let them say whatever they like to say. most of them knew nothing about religion or church denomination.

another pix. The lady may also be a member of the church. HAPPY MARRIED LIFE

frosbel: This is what happens when you follow MEN, the Church of GOD is led by Jesus Christ not Kumuiyi or Adeboye or whoever.

It is not the GS or GO of Deeperlife and RCCG who set the standards for holiness in the body of Christ, it is GOD himself who sets the standards, and this holiness is all about the heart not what you wear , what you eat or how to look.

The hypocrisy in all this as I am sure all can see, is that though we agree this is a beautiful wedding between 2 wonderful people, the deeperlife seems to be paying emphasis on dress rather than heart. This is why people view them as fanatics, they strain at gnats and swallow whole camels.

In another article these same people condemned a sister because she applied some make-up and wore weaveons , now they are shocked to see this member of their church with permed hair , make-up and even earrings, which in my opinion is wonderful, but for them is a huge embarrassment.

Let us wish this couple well and a happy life together, hoping that they will move away even further from legalism and embrace the freedoms that is in Christ.

Deeperlife is no longer a local church, the church has spread to most part of the world. see the way some of them dress (when you watch the background images of most of Pastor Kumuyi foreign messages, you will notice a lot of difference. But not withstanding, Pastor Kumuyi still stands out as one of those that are still keeping the Christian faith alive. Our local pastors may have their lack of proper interpretation of the church doctrine.

Vanneni: I've heard Pastor Kumuyi say that he never instructed any one not to use TV. I'm guessin it's all those their state overseers that came up with that rule. I strongly believe Pastor Kumuyi isn't a pretender.

I have never consider TV as an issue in the church, it only depends on your pastors. I have TV, wear Jeans etc.

is this the reason why mtn is now giving us another useless tariff? To hell with the commission

nice move by the Brazilians

both of them are mad

Afam4eva: When we thought we had heard and seen enough, we now witness a Quoran wrapped in a Nylon bag approved by Standards Organization of Nigeria. My question is, who put the nylon and quoran in the mother's womb or who sneaked it after the baby was born?

this is very interesting, you raised some question.