God’s gift to the world

Jesus answered and said to her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,’ you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.”-John 4:10 (Emphasis mine)

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Do you know the gift of God? Just like the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:1-42, many people do not know the gift of God even though the gift has been presented to the world.

The Oxford Dictionary defines a gift as something given to someone without payment. It is free.  Usually, a lot of thought goes into getting a gift for someone.   

It’s therefore been said that a “perfect” gift must represent the one who gives it.  It should also reflect the sender’s knowledge of the recipient’s interest, that is, their needs, tastes, desires, etc. A “perfect” gift should also be of a quality nature that holds its value as time passes.

Based on the above criteria, I can confidently say that God’s gift to the world was the “perfect” gift anybody could imagine.  

In order not to keep you in suspense, let me tell you who this gift is. He is Jesus Christ. God gave Him to the world out of love -John 3:16. In Colossians 2:2, Paul describes Jesus as “the mystery of God.” The Bible teaches us that Jesus is the Word that became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth 1:1,14. The whole of the scriptures testifies about Jesus Christ- John 5:39.

Jesus reflects God.

 Colossians 1:15 says, “Jesus is the exact image of the invisible God….” In Hebrews 1:3, Jesus is described as the brightness of God’s glory and the expressed image of God. These are the exact words of Jesus to  one of the disciples, Philip,  in John 14:9: “He who has seen Me has seen the Father;” this was after Philip had asked  in verse 8, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.”

God knew our greatest need.

God’s gift met the needs of the world. The world needed redemption following the sin of Adam, and so God gave us a Redeemer, a Healer, a Deliverer,  all at the right time -Luke 4:18, Galatians 1:3-4, Romans 5:6.

 What the blood of bulls and goats could not achieve -Hebrews 10:4, 8, 9, 10,  the blood of Jesus did once and for all. Through Jesus, our sins have been forgiven. Peace has been made between God and man – Colossians 2:13-14, Colossians 1:20. God is no longer angry with man.

Quality nature that holds its value for eternity.

Most gifts lose value over time and end up in the dumpster or donation bins.  But Jesus never expires. He is the all-time eternal gift for all generations. He never goes out of style and will never become obsolete. The Bible describes this gift as the same yesterday, today, and forever.-Hebrews 13:8.

More than a Savior

Many people know Jesus as a good teacher or a prophet. Still, Jesus is more than that -John 3:2. The gift of God is the savior of the world -John 4:42, Luke 2:30.  In announcing His birth,   the angel of the Lord revealed that Jesus would save His people from their sins – Matthew 1:18-21  Jesus Christ confirms His salvation role in John 12:47, and Peter referred to Jesus as “God and Savior” in 2 Peter 1:1. The death and resurrection of Jesus were sufficient to redeem the whole world from the penalty of sin -John 1:29. Jesus is the way to the father -John 14:6. Believe in Him and be saved – John 3:16, Romans 5:15-17.

Everything that you are looking for is in Jesus, including the following benefits:

A good shepherd – He cares for you – John 10:14-15.

Jesus is our peace – The exact peace we need in these troubled times- Colossians 1:20. John 16:33, Ephesians 2:14-18, Philippians 4:7, John 14:27.

Jesus is our mediator – He is the sole mediator of a better covenant between God and you -1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 8:6

Our intercessor -Jesus, is at the right hand of God, continually interceding for us -Romans 8:34, Isaiah 53:12, Hebrews 7:25

Our healer – He made the provision for your healing long before your birth -Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 8:16-17

Jesus is our hope – He is the hope you need during COVID-19 -Hebrews 6:19

Jesus is our overcomer -He has overcome the world, and those who have put their faith in Him are automatic overcomers – John 16:33, Colossians 2:15, 1 John 4:4, 1 John 5:4-5, 1 Corinthians 15:57

The Light of the world – Jesus gives us the light of life-John 8:12

The Bread of Life –The reason we take communion often -John 6:35, 48, 51, 54-55, Matthew 26:26

Our Vine – As a branch, you can’t survive without Jesus- (John 15:4-7)

Our new & living way –Through Jesus, we can approach God with confidence -John 14:6, Hebrews 10:16-22

Jesus is indeed supreme and very sufficient for our salvation. He is a friend who knows your name. Do you know Him?  He is the best and everlasting gift God gave to the world. Accept this gift by believing in Him today- John 6:40.

Recommended videos: “JESUS THE GIFT OF GOD “ by Patrick E Quainoo and Related videos on our YouTube channel 

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Believe and be saved

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”-Acts 16:31

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“What must I do to be saved?” This is the question a Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas, as captured in Acts 16:30. Although the question was asked many years ago, it is still relevant today.  

You may have been struggling with the same question. Well, the simple but truthful answer Paul and Silas gave to the jailer is “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” -Acts 16:31.  John 3:16 and Romans 10:9-10 teach us that what one needs to do to be saved, is to believe in Jesus Christ! This is the good news of the Gospel.

The full story of the jailer’s salvation is captured in Acts 16:11-34. This was during the height of the missionary works of Apostle Paul. Accompanied by Silas, the two disciples traveled through various cities, preaching the Gospel and leading many to salvation in Christ Jesus. Often, they faced persecution and sometimes imprisonment.

 In Philippi, Paula and Silas got arrested, lynched, and put in jail.  A jailer was charged to keep them secure. The story continues that instead of losing hope, Paul and Silas kept vigil, praying and singing hymns to God. At midnight, a miracle happened; a great earthquake broke open the prison doors, setting the two prisoners free. The jailer, realizing that the prison doors were opened and assuming that the prisoners had fled, prepared to kill himself with his sword rather than face the wrath of his superiors. Paul and Silas encouraged the jailer not to harm himself. And led the jailer and his household to accept Jesus Christ.

The jailer must have realized something special about the two men. He asked, “What must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:30. Paul and Silas answered, “Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved” Acts 16:31.

Why must I believe in Jesus Christ?  

Salvation is Jesus-centered, not self-centered. This is why we cannot save ourselves; we need Jesus.  We believe in Jesus Christ because He is the only way to Salvation. He is God’s only plan for eternal life for the whole world   – Acts 4:12, John 14:6.  

The Bible teaches us in Romans 3:23 that we have all sinned, and Romans 6:23 affirms that the wages of sin is death. It is written in Romans 5:12 that we are all born sinners because the first man created by God sinned. Adam’s sin impacted the whole human race and plunged humanity into spiritual separation from God.  

To make peace with man, God sent his only begotten son, Jesus Christ, to die for the whole world, as captured in John 3:16. The death of Jesus Christ resulted in the forgiveness of sins of the whole world—John 2:2. All that God expects from the world is acceptance and belief in Jesus Christ as our savior.

Salvation is free. It is what God has done for us, not what we do for God.  It is a gift presented to the world through the grace of God, and it is received by faith (belief), as stated in Ephesians 2:8- 9. This good news is seen again in Romans 3:24, which says that we are being justified freely by the grace of God through the redemption of Christ Jesus.   

God’s grace saves us, but it is not His grace alone. If so, everybody would be saved because “grace has come to all,” according to Titus 2:11. Grace has offered salvation to all, but only those who accept it by faith (belief) are saved. Salvation is by grace through faith alone. Thus, all are forgiven, but not all are saved.  

Understand that because salvation is not works-based, your good deeds cannot save you, as we see in Ephesians 2:9 and 2 Timothy 1:9. What saves us is belief (absolute trust and confidence in Jesus Christ as the son of God and savior of the world, who died and resurrected.)

Many people are just like Nicodemus mentioned in John Chapter 3. They know and perhaps believe Jesus came from God. They know Jesus as one of the teachers or prophets who ever lived. They know Jesus and probably believe that he did walk on the face of the earth, but they find it hard to accept and believe in Jesus Christ as the son of God and the savior of the world. The Bible says, “If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God.”-1 John  4:15

 If you are reading this, I want you to know that Jesus Christ has paid the full price regarding your salvation. His death on the cross was the one-time sacrifice needed to redeem man from the penalty of sin -Hebrews 10:10. The Bible says Jesus is the propitiation or the atoning sacrifice for the sins of the whole world -1 John 2:2, Isaiah 53:6.

 His death and resurrection mark the end of all sacrifices for sin—Hebrews 10:18. All you must do now is receive that which Jesus has done by faith unto salvation. Trying to add anything to this is saying that Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is not enough.

Have you believed in Jesus Christ? “Now is the accepted time; … [today] is the day of salvation.”- 2 Corinthians 6:2.

I recommend you watch our “WHAT TO DO TO BE SAVED” series by clicking on the links below. And for more of such messages, subscribe to our YouTube channel

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Understand your salvation in Jesus Christ –(Part 1)

“…….And in all your getting, get understanding.” -Proverbs 4:7

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You are saved. Glory be to God! But do you understand your salvation based on what Christ has done for you?

If you are a regular viewer of our daily broadcast on social media, #FAITHMOMENTS, you must be familiar with this phrase- “In all thy getting, get understanding.” The phrase is captured from Proverbs chapter 4:7, my reference verse for this article. You must have also heard the many times Patrick said “What you don’t understand, can’t benefit you”.

Scripture teaches that understanding will keep you (Proverbs 2:11). This is why the Bible admonishes us to acquire understanding in all that we acquire while on this earth. I want you to know that without understanding your salvation, you may never enjoy its full benefits.

Salvation is a 100% complete package God has delivered to you through His son Jesus Christ. It is by grace through faith alone. By understanding what Christ has done for you and who you have become through your salvation, you can live fully the benefits of accepting Jesus.

 Salvation is only  through Jesus Christ

The word saved means to be rescued from harm or danger. However, to be saved regarding God’s salvation through Jesus Christ means deliverance from the wages of sin, which is death, into eternal life.

Salvation is eternal life. In Isaiah 45:17, it is referred to as “everlasting salvation,” and in Hebrews 5:9, it is called “eternal salvation.” To have eternal life is to have Jesus Christ—1 John 5:11.

Salvation is so important;  the Bible describes it as “So great a salvation “ in Hebrews 2:3.

There is only one way to salvation, and the way is Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as captured in John 14:6. In John 10:9, Jesus specifically describes Himself as the “door to salvation.” We are, therefore, to believe in Him for eternal life -John 3:16.

In all scripture, Jesus Christ is the only one described as “the one who takes away the sins of the world” -John 1:29. The Bible says Jesus is the propitiation for the sins of the whole world – I John 2:2, Romans 3:24.

Sin is so horrible; it had to take only the spotless, matchless blood of Jesus to atone for it, once and for all-Hebrews 10:12-14, Romans 6:10. The Bible teaches that on the cross, Jesus’s appearance was so disfigured beyond any human recognition because Jesus became sin -2 Corinthians 5:21.

Faith, not works

I want you to know that God has done all the work regarding salvation through Jesus Christ.   We are expected to believe in Him as our savior -Romans 10:9-10. In John chapter 6:28, the crowd wanted to know what works they must do to have eternal life because Jesus had mentioned that they should not work for food that perishes but for food that endures eternal life. The answer Jesus gave them in verse 29 is:  “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him (Jesus ) whom He (God) has sent.” This is it! Our only work is to always believe ( have faith ) in Jesus Christ.

We don’t earn salvation by our acts of holiness or by our performances. This is why not everybody who attends a church or who calls himself or herself a Christian is saved. According to Ephesians 2:8, only those who have put their faith in what God has done through Jesus Christ receive the gift of salvation.

 When we accept and believe in Jesus Christ, God seals us with His Holy Spirit as a sign of “ownership.”

Your sins are forgiven!

At the last supper on the night before Jesus was betrayed, He said, “For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins-Matthew 26:27-28. Forgiveness took place on the cross of Calvary when Christ shed His blood for the world because, without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins – Hebrews 9:22. Hebrews 2:9 says Jesus tasted death for everyone.

The Bible says Christ put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself -Hebrews 9:26. Forgiveness of sins was based on the sacrifice of Christ and not on the action of anybody. It is God’s gift of grace to the world- Acts 13:38, Mark 3:28-29, Romans 6:10. Praise God that no matter how great the world’s sins are, God’s grace is greater. All are forgiven, but not all are saved, even though the grace for salvation has come to all -Titus 2:11. Only those who believe in Jesus Christ are saved – Acts 16:31, John 3:16 and therefore have eternal life.

 The Bible describes the saved in 2 Corinthians 5:17 as “a new creature.” The word of God in Romans 8:1 says you are no longer in condemnation because your sins have been dealt with. Your past does not matter to God more than your present and continuous belief in and acceptance of what He has done for you through His son, Jesus Christ. In Philippians 3:13, Apostle Paul says he forgets what is behind and reaches forward for those things ahead.  

Jesus Christ has paid the full debt for your sins. What an incredible pardon!  He made the sacrifice for our sins conclusively.  He satisfied the wrath of God completely. Why, then, are you walking around with guilt? This is the too-good-to-be-true news that many religious people find hard to accept.

Ever since I learned this truth, I have enjoyed my salvation in Christ Jesus; I can’t turn back.

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Understand your salvation in Jesus Christ –(Part 2)

“…… for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”-Acts 4:12

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Salvation which is eternal life, or everlasting life comes from believing in Jesus Christ alone. Acts 4:12 confirms Jesus is the true certified author of our salvation. There is no alternative, including the law of Moses -Romans 8:3. The whole plan of God for salvation unto man hinges on the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Yes! Jesus’ sacrifice for the world is far greater than anything you can imagine. All that God expects from us is faith in the atoning work of Jesus Christ. Your salvation is, therefore, an acceptance of what Christ has done, not an effort to get Christ to respond to you. Praise God!

You must understand your status in Christ as a believer to enjoy your freedom in Him.  When you know and understand the value of salvation, you cease being manipulated.    

Before the cross

Separation from God by sin was the status of man before Jesus went to the cross- Romans 3:23. And while we were dead in our sins, God loved us, made us alive with Christ, forgave us all our sins, and also reconciled us to Himself -Colossians 2:13-14, Romans 5:8. Bible says God did all that for us when we were still sinners and ungodly people not when we were righteous people-Romans 5:6. In fact, God made peace with His enemies not friends -Romans 5:10.  All these were made possible through the one-time, for -all-time, sacrifice of Jesus Christ- Hebrews 10:12.

Eternal life, Righteousness  & more

Our sins are forgiven—praise God! But salvation must not be reduced to only forgiveness of sins. It should not be merely equated with a legal acquittal. To be acquitted is great news, but salvation is more than just a judge acquitting a defendant. That is what God did for us, plus more.

Salvation must also not be seen as fire insurance meant to keep us out of hell. The whole aim of salvation was not just to set us free from the penalty of sin so we can escape hell and go to heaven. It is far bigger than that.  Let me explain this.

The eternal life assurance of our salvation-1 John 5:13, John 5:24 means God would have still allowed Jesus Christ to die for us so we can enjoy a relationship or fellowship with God. This is because eternal life is a personal relationship with God by getting to know Him and Jesus Christ according to John 17:3. The use of “Know” in this verse is not just  “knowledge of God” or knowing some facts about God but “having an intimate and personal relationship” with God. In Philippians 3:8, Apostle Paul describes the opportunity of knowing Christ as a “priceless privilege and supreme advantage”.

Eternal life is why Jesus said to Martha, the sister of Lazarus, in John 11:25, “The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;”. Eternal life is instant when you believe and continues after death. You don’t get it only after death. Otherwise, the Bible would not have used the present tense of the verb  “Have” when it said “that anyone who believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life”-John 3:16 (emphasis mine). 

For our relationship with God to be possible, God must first make peace with man. Verse 19 of 2 Corinthians chapter 5 says, “In Christ, God was reconciling the world to Himself not counting their trespasses against them”- 2 Cor 16-19, Romans 5:10-11. Reconciliation means peace between God and man through the blood of Jesus -Colossians 1:19-23. Hallelujah! Believing in Jesus leads us to the gift of eternal life, while punishment awaits those who reject the sacrifice of Jesus Christ  -John 3:16, 18, 36.

The good news is that we don’t only have a full pardon; we are also made righteous before God. This is a gift and not a reward for the good acts one undertakes, including the long hours you pray or fast.  And that is why our righteousness is by faith only in Christ Jesus, according to Galatians 3:24, 2 Corinthians 5:21, and Titus 3:4-7. When you understand that your righteousness is by faith in Christ Jesus, boasting is eliminated.- Romans 3:27.

 Don’t trust in yourself for righteousness because your conscience will condemn you when you fall short. Any work should result from your faith in God, not a condition for righteousness.  The Bible says righteousness outside of Christ Jesus is like dirty rags- Isaiah 64:6.

We were, by nature, children of wrath as captured in Ephesians 2:1-3. But our belief in Christ Jesus has transformed us into children of God – Galatians 3:26. Hallelujah! I like how this is written in John 1:12-“He gave us the right to become children of God.”  Only those who have believed in the Son have this right. You are a child of God; let no one deprive you of this privilege.  The Bible says we are “partakers of the divine nature”-2 Peter 1:4; we have “passed from death into life” (John 5:24).

As believers in Christ Jesus, the  Holy Spirit living in us is our seal, and He bears witness to our identity -Romans 8:16. The Bible says we are now members of the household of God- Ephesians 2:19, with a right to the inheritance of all the promises of God. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, black or white. We are all presented with the same opportunity to know God -Galatians 3:26-29.  As a child of God, you have full access to your heavenly Father anytime, any day. You don’t need an appointment to speak to God. And you have the confidence to approach God through Christ Jesus -Ephesians 3:12.

I want you to always see Jesus at the center of your salvation. You are complete in Him, according to Colossians 2:10. It is not what Jesus has done plus your performances; otherwise, it ceases to be grace, as captured in Romans 11:6. Our perfection is in Christ Jesus, and our failures do not sever or jeopardize our relationship with Him. Remember, your greatest doing is to “believe”—believe in Jesus, who did it all for you at the cross! John 6:29, John 6:47.

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Patrick Quainoo Global Ministries donates Bibles to orphans

Patrick Quainoo Global Ministries donates Bibles to orphans

Every child at the Volta Home Orphanage in the Volta Region of Ghana owns a Bible with their names boldly printed on it. Thanks to Patrick Quainoo Global Ministries, a non-profit Christian organization, which gave 50 Bibles as Christmas gifts to the children. The gesture is part of the ministry’s “Vision 2020” agenda of distributing “One Million Bibles” worldwide,  to those who need them.

Patrick Quainoo Global Ministries focuses on inspiring people and impacting nations. The ministry, therefore, caters to the physical and spiritual needs of people, especially the poor and needy, through various programs. Christmas is a season for giving, and for Patrick Quainoo Global Ministries, it is a perfect time to present Bibles to each child at the Volta Home Orphanage.

Pakistan, India, and Sierra Leone are among the countries that have benefited from the “One Million Bible” distribution. Dr. Patrick E. Quainoo, founder of Patrick Quainoo Global Ministries, explained that he targeted the orphanage as part of “Vision 2020” to help build the spiritual foundation of the children with the gospel.

The Volta Home Orphanage at Vedeme is home to orphaned and needy children. Most of the children do not have Bibles. Madam Comfort Annabi, the mother at the orphanage, was grateful, describing the gesture as the best Christmas gift.

In addition to the Bibles, the children were treated to delicious meals and drinks. The orphanage Christmas treat was sponsored by  Joy in Giving Foundation.

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Haiti Earthquake: Christian Faith Ministries donates relief items. [Video and Pictures]

Haiti Earthquake: Christian Faith Ministries donates relief items. [Video and Pictures]

Christian Faith Ministries Worldwide, with support from Patrick Quainoo Ministries, has donated assorted items to the Body of Christ of Dechapel in Port Au Prince, Haiti. The church was hard hit by the 2010 earthquake that killed over one hundred thousand and displaced thousands of survivors.

Rev Patrick E. Quainoo with some members of Christ of Dechapel in Port Au Prince, Haiti

The items included new and used clothes, toys, food, and medicine, which were provided by both church members and friends in New York.

The gesture is one of the many charitable activities the US-based church undertakes to support the needy.

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Pray For The President Or You Are A Hypocrite

Pray For The President Or You Are A Hypocrite

The General Overseer of the International Christian Faith Ministries—Ghana, Rev. Dr. Patrick E. Quainoo, has charged Ghanaians to pray for the country’s leaders. Speaking in an exclusive interview in his office at Accra, Rev Quainoo said: “I believe Ghanaians are not obeying God’s word to pray for our leaders, and that’s why we’re seeing all these occurrences in Governments, Political circles, and even Churches.

“ I sincerely believe that if you are a Christian in opposition and you don’t pray for the government in power all because you are obeying party rules, then you are a hypocrite.”

He added: “If you belong to The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and do not pray for President Mahama, you are not listening to God but your party and that doesn’t portray godliness”.

He quickly added that he doesn’t belong to any political party but only speaks as a man of God.

Ghana is rated top Religious Country in the World – ( By Gallop International)

Rev. Dr. Quainoo said that research by Gallop International shows that Ghana remains the number one Religious country in the world, and to him, that is a major problem for the nation of Ghana. Religious people have a form of godliness, but Spiritual people are God-fearing and therefore obey God.

“Staying in church houses and speaking tongues of fire alone won’t put food on the table. I am urging Ghanaians to reduce idle churchgoing and work. We leave our offices, spend all our time praying, and again expect magic. Forget it! God doesn’t work like that.”

Caution to youth

Rev. Dr. Quainoo cautioned the youth to be circumspect in all their dealings and to avoid the “get rich quick attitude.” He also charged men of God to stop preaching prosperity messages and preach the Word, for it is the only message that will move the country forward.

He concluded that no government can ever make the nation any better place to live without God.