Everlasting Gospel
First lesson: John 13: 3
“Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;”
Golden text: John 12: 23- 24
“And Jesus answered them, Saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and dies, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit”.
1.1 The dispensation of joy
Brethren, it is a thing of joy to see God revealing His glory in this last dispensation. There is absolutely no difference between man and yam, plantain and maize we plant. And Christ decided to reveal this thing openly unto us. You know that He is from God, He also goes unto God and He is in God at all times. There is neither deceit, tribulation nor sickness. We are rather with the Father. While here you are with the Father. While lying down you are lying with the Father. Wherever you may be you are with the Father. You are always with the Father and same shall you continue to be even forever.
1.2 The truth about physical death
If you say that you are a child of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star yet you complain of being bereaved or that you are dead and make such other complaints, it means you are not yet of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star. You are not Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, if you believe that our Lord Jesus Christ had died. You have seen how it is stated that “… the hour is come, that the Son of Man should be glorified. Verily verily, I say unto you, except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit“, (John 12:23-24). If He then dies and brings forth much fruit what is the evil in that? I know that you are ignorant of this mystery. However, whoever knows a particular thing has to make it known to the rest of the people. It baffles me so much to see that even illiterates as well as those who have never been to the church are aware of this thing but until now you are still doubting. What in essence do you doubt?
1.3 To die is to rise
Moreover, you usually say that human beings die; but to where does one die? To die is to rise. Have I not told you the mystery of death? To die is to be born. Now people are complaining that there are too many deaths. It should be known to you that those who died are on their way back to serve God. Such people are very many here. If only one person goes out, he is on his way back to serve God, such people are very many here. If only one person goes out, on his way back the number increases because you have planted. Before you realize that the person is dead it means he has decayed totally. Having decayed he brings out a new body and many bodies will come in. This time, he will not be or appear with the previous body or how you saw him during his previous life. That is why you now see numerous people in the world. This shows that there is no death.
1.4 There is no death
In fact, there is no death whatsoever but there is life. We must wipe away that wrong conception. I mean that remark that somebody is dead. This is the time of joy. You can see that our Lord Jesus Christ knew that He came from the Father and He goes back unto the Father. Thus He is with Him at all times. Whosoever you are, you are with the Father. You are with Him at all times. There is no death or tribulation. But you are to continue exhibiting that which pleases God. Once you do this, you will receive glory even as He has received glory. Now is Christ not the one filling the whole world? If He remained as He was, how many people would we have gotten? Same is applicable to all of us here. When you go you change your abode on coming back. Just exhibit what pleases God because by so doing death will never reign and there will be no problem.
We are therefore in a position to rejoice as at now because this is the time of joy. We have to sing and dance because there is great joy in heaven. There is great joy in the spirit. You would be told by people, “do not allow me to die even as that man has died because it is sinful”. This is not so. The fact is that once you finish your assignment, you change your cloth. And by the time you come back, you will come with a new cloth or garment and continue with your new assignment.
1.5 Man dies to produce more of himself
The world is like a ladder which some are climbing up, others are climbing down. While some are going in, others are coming out. When a tuber of yam is planted, if it does not die no new one would germinate. But if it dies then three, four, six, even ten new yam tubers will shoot out. That is exactly what is happening. For instance, you can see the explosion of the world population now. There is none in the ground, rather, everybody is here because our Lord Jesus Christ has taken away death. He has also disorganized the Hades hence none goes to anywhere again but we are all here. The only fact is that you would no longer see the person you claim has died the way you saw him previously. The very person whom you claimed dead visits your house and even eats food with you. Even today he has visited your house and both of you had a discussion. The question is, did you recognize him again? That is what is prevailing. There is therefore no problem for anybody. I have given you confidence. If you possess no faith, well, you should forget it. Personally, I rejoice in it. There is no death, sickness, tribulation, Please brethren, God does not die and He does not also fall sick. And since we are here now we are gathering with Him. When lying down you are lying with Him, hence, when do you die? When do you fall sick?
1.6 Our Lord Jesus is here always
People said that Jesus Christ died but what about this resurrection through which He is now living and the entire world is now full of people. People have failed to speak about that. Rather, they usually say that till Jesus comes back again. Where has He gone? He used only three days to conquer death and collect the key. Right from that time, those who were declared dead have resurrected into the kingdom of God. Have you not seen how numerous people are now? They are as numerous as the sand. There is nothing other than change of abode. It is just like removing a dirty garment or cloth and putting on another new and clean one. One person can even bring up to one million people hence you see how numerous the population of the world is now. There is nothing like death. Now we are all in this kingdom of God.
1.7 Gird your loin to receive joy
Gird your loin as concerning the joy which has come in here because all those you thought of in one way or the other as dead are all here. You should rather stay clear of evil.
This is the time of love, peace, and joy. The Father has taken dominion both in heaven and on earth. He has taken dominion in water, land, seas and everywhere. Joy alone reigns supreme. Do you think you are the only person to do this work? The labourers are coming on the way. They are coming to serve the Father. Now, all over the world, there is no more time to commit evil. I continue looking unto Christ.
1.8 The Mediator of the new covenant
Jesus the Christ is our example. He is the person I use in displaying this “oracle”. It is only Him because He is the Commander, the Middleman and the Mediator of this new covenant. There is no death, sickness, tribulation rather what is prevailing is the resurrection. All of us have resurrected with Him. Those who died with Him shall take dominion with Him. He uses joy alone in everything. Thus none cries or laments and there is no more sin because we are with the Father there. The Father has taken dominion in all things. Let the First Lesson be examined.
First lesson: John 13 : 3
“Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was from God, and went to God;”
1.9 The essence of baptism: it is the first death
If there is no resurrection what does baptism stand for? I mean what is the essence of the baptism which we undergo? Do you not know that in being baptized you have put on Christ? Because if Christ had not undergone baptism through John, He would not have resurrected. That baptism is the first death. The very day you are baptized, the flesh becomes dead. And you are in spirit, hence there is no more death but joy alone reigns. And you are living in spirit. This new garment has swallowed the flesh. If you want to believe what you are being told you do, if not, the truth stands steadfast because the word of God is the truth unto the children of God. It is spoken unto the people of the world in parables but the children of God come out plain in their speeches. What I am telling you is the truth. That there is no death for the children of God. Why were you baptized then? That signifies the first death. Once you come out from the water, there is no other death. There is no second death rather everything is alright.
1.10 Stop mourning the dead
If it is a question of attending mourning house, visiting hospital, attending funeral services, if they complain that somebody from the village is dead, well, I wish you safe journey. But for my own part, none of my persons dies. Why? Because right from the day our Lord resurrected, He put an end to everything including death. I believe there is no more death. Rather yours is everlasting life. If actually He has overcome death for you what is it that will happen to you again? After all He has overcome hades, sickness and everything including death. I believe only in the three days death. Yours is everlasting life. What else can therefore happen to you apart from the fact that you are to live with Him forever. No matter how you doubt, one fine day even like this day, you all will believe that there is no death for the children f God.
1.11 There is nothing like death but change over
Ima Bassey Udo has testified here. Both volumes one and two of his publications are there. As it is said that there is no death, while here on his visit he died here in the guest house. He said that the dead always attended prayer service here. What we are now wearing is garment and when it is dirty, it is removed and another is put on you. Brother Omini also died. He too said the same thing.
1.12 Believe in Jesus Christ
What then do you expect to be told in order that you believe in Him?. Even when Christ resurrected did His people believe in Him? Uptill date do they believe in Him? Do they not doubt Him even till now? He told them to give Him their roasted fish so that He may eat. This was given to Him and He ate it yet they are still doubting Him. What is wrong with you my children? Does it mean that you do not believe in God? God does not die. His children do not also die. Whosoever has faith in Him has been exalted. And there is no problem, hence, we are with Jehovah God and His Christ. That is why when they search for you in the water you are not seen and when they search for you in the air you are not seen. Have you not seen how little children behave now? Do they behave like little children? Are those children little ones in essence? They are more knowledgeable than you because they have been here before. They were here even last week. So, brethren, there is no problem. Thus there is no need for one to be sad, or weep or plead that God should take away anything. Let His Will be done.
1.13 No baptism, no rebirth into life
He is celebrating His joy and the time of His glory. The kingdoms of the world have become the kingdom of Jehovah God and His Christ. There is great joy in heaven and peace abound here. Those who are not born and have not been baptized thereby passing into Christ and putting on Christ, are those who will die again. But those who had, through baptism died and resurrected with Him have no problem. Rather they have taken dominion with Christ. Be generous unto living beings.
1.14 Seek not the living among the dead
Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “why do you seek the living among the dead”. Is this not what has happened to you? When they got to the tomb, behold, they saw two young men who questioned them thus; why do you seek the living among the dead? Today, has it not happened to you? I mean what happened to those people. And the person whom you claim dead may stand with you and be busy discussing. For instance, one of our brothers from Rivers State, an Apostle testified that he saw his late mother and conversed with her.
Unfortunately, you do not believe. Okpala William testified that he saw his late father here. But you do not believe. Even if the person should come to your house and inform you that he is the very person who was dead, you will not believe too since you are doubters. Does it mean that Christ's words are false? Thus He said. “Whosoever believes in me shall not taste of death.” It means you do not believe in Him hence, you said that Jesus is still dead and living away from us till this day. Who told you so? He has overcome everything for us. What is the essence of your being enjoined to do good, not to commit evil any more and to exhibit love? What is the essence of your being baptized and believing in Him? Does it mean that these things do not yield any benefit?
Usually, you say man dies and goes to the hades. But where is hades? Tell me. I am telling you the truth but you regard it as nonsense. Right from today, you must believe the word of God. The fact is that this corruptible body is removed and replaced by the Holy Spirit which does not commit evil and will die no more. Because if your garment is clean, a mystical garment would be put on you. Hence you will be going about your business without having problem. Moreover it would no longer be only one person but you will see him everywhere you go. Now people are many and everything is available here in the world. They are coming on ministry work there and at the same time are also ministering everywhere. This could not be known to you but joy is the only reigning element. An Apostle member also told people about the joy which prevails over there in the world beyond. You will all believe in God.
Brethren, I do not intend to take you further, let the Golden Text be read. All these are the words spoken by God. The word of God, when it falls on the ground it breaks mighty “rock” and gets up and accomplishes God's will. As we are now speaking, what you are being told is the truth. Should you desire to believe so, you do, if not, it does not change the truth.
We were yesterday enjoined to allow the dead bury their dead because God is that of the living. If you are one with God, God does not die. Then how would you die? God does not fall sick how then would you fall sick? Unless you are not one with Him, and at the same time you do not believe in Him. That is where our problem lies. If you believe in Him, He is an ever existing God. And wherever you are, you are with Him.
Let the Golden text be re-examined.
Golden text: John 12: 23-24
“And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of Man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.”
1.15 Man only multiplies through death
Have you understood what is meant by death as is stipulated above? You repeatedly call death, what do you think is the meaning of death? There is nothing like death in Christ because God does not die and His children do not die also. They rather live forever. He said, “Go ye and multiply”. Now Christ is everywhere. He is in all nooks and crannies of the world hence He can appear before you at all times, and begin to converse with you. When this happens you begin to say that you have seen a ghost or mermaid. Personally, I usually see Him every time. I always see the Father while you see mermaid, apparition, ghost, since you do not believe in God. Right from the day you will believe that there is no death unto the children of God you will forsake all manner of evil and abide by the word of God thereby coming by this everlasting life. Because if the Father does not believe in something, man does not also believe. If the Father does not see something no man sees it. The day that He would reveal these things you will believe. God has caused a thing, which does not exist to exist. He has caused a thing, which does exist not to exist. He has straightened what was in the wrong place. Then what is it that He cannot do? He changes tree into rod and a rod into man. He does everything. Now, He can command only human beings to fill the entire world.
Therefore everything is simple with Him, hence, He has accomplished all things and this is His glorious time. Here is the person to whom you attribute certain things. You can now realize that the world is full of human beings. The trade we engage in is done even with human beings. The functions we engage in are done even with them. We do everything together hence you can find somebody here and on requesting for where he comes from, he would tell you that he came from Lagos. Another would say he comes from oversees but this is not true rather he comes from here. He is that person whom you claimed to have died. The day that God would reveal these things to everybody is very near. He would do so and people will also believe. It is on that day that tears will dry from your eyes. Will it dry? God is not two in number. His children are not two but one only. It is this one God that owns all things. Let us therefore have this love which He enjoins us to have because love comes from Him. And that we should have eternal life because eternal life comes from Him. He gives us eternal life and He exists. No more lamentation, weeping but joy only reigneth. All of us should abide in peace and happiness. We should continue to thank Him for all that He does.
1.16 Directive on burying the dead body
I have taught you not to keep funeral parlour, and mourning houses. When someone sleeps in the Lord, you should give thanks to God and then bury the body immediately without embalmment or any other thing. It does harm to the spirit if you embalm or put the body in a mortuary. You must listen to my instruction and avoid worldly activities that could harm you.
You have been taught in this kingdom a simple burial service you should conduct by the graveside for the burial of the body. You need only a few brethren for this if such brethren are nearby, otherwise just pray by the graveside and commit the soul of the departed to God, his Father. Celebrate a feast, even if it is a fruit feast and thank God for re-assigning him to another duty somewhere else. Do not weep over the departed soul.
Avoid all worldly burial ceremonies, and carry out over the body only spiritual ceremony which the Holy Spirit has taught you.
Brethren, it is said a stroke of the cane is enough for the wise. I will not take you further. He who has ears let him hear. May God bless His holy words; Amen.
THANK YOU FATHER