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You can’t confine omni-present nature of God to Jerusalem – Cleric speaks on pilgrimage

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Founder, Solid Rock Kingdom Church in Akwa Ibom State, Apostle John Okoriko has advised Nigerians and people from other parts of the world who scramble to Jerusalem for pilgrimage for healing or to encounter Jesus Christ to note that Christ is everywhere and does not live in Jerusalem.

He said those who go to Jerusalem to have a glimpse of Solomon’s Temple built many years ago are doing so for religious tourism because neither God nor Christ lives there.

Okoriko stated this in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital on Sunday, during the monthly Interactive Service in the new year on the theme, “The Temple of His Body”.

Responding to questions from online callers on the topic, the Cleric stated that the body of Christ is the temple that accommodates everybody on earth who believes in Him.

He also chided those who travel to Jerusalem and return with items such as mud sand from the sea, olive oil and other materials for the purpose of healing, saying one does not necessarily need to travel that far or anywhere before he receives healing from God as He is Omnipresent and can answer prayers from anywhere.

His words, ” The fight between Moslems and Jews over the control /ownership of the Temple in Jerusalem is futile, null and avoid because God does not live in the temple built by man

“Those who visit Jerusalem are only embarking on religious tourism, for those who travel to Jerusalem and return with mud sand from dead sea and items including holy water, Olive Oil, sands for healing, all amount to nothing but empty faith as God doesn’t pass through them to heal his people.

” Why are they confining the God of the whole world who is Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent and has a body known as ‘Omnibody” to a small place in Jerusalem? He is the God of the entire world not living in Jerusalem but present everywhere in the earth.

” If you believe that mud sand from a river in Israel can cure sickness, what makes you think that the sand from my village stream cannot also cure sickness?”

He said Jesus expanded the temple of his body after resurrection and assured his disciples that there are many mansions there where believers can occupy for their peace, comfort and escape from any harm.

Okoriko revealed that the coming back of Jesus to the world is not for non believers, contrary to religious beliefs that Jesus would ride on the cloud and all eyes will see him in the second coming.

” What Jesus would do after his resurrection and ascension has to do with his church and not the world, contrary to what many people are speculating that Jesus would come from the sky and every eye shall see him.

He added, “All the wars in Russia, Ukraine, Syria, Israel and Hamas as well as the fight against terrorism in Nigeria are activities that will bring to an end all forms of human government to pave way for the emergence of the kingdom of God on earth which Christ will establish through the temple of his body.”

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Gospel Legend Ron Kenoly Is Dead

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Legendary gospel singer Ron Kenoly has passed away.

His death was confirmed on Monday, February 3, 2026, with tributes pouring in from gospel artistes across the world. He was 81 years old.

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“Based On Medical Facts, I Don’t Believe This Is A Miracle” – Medical Doctor Reacts To Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s Miracle Video (Watch)

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A Nigerian medical doctor, Dr Sina, has publicly reacted to a viral miracle video involving Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, stating that based on medical facts, he does not believe the incident qualifies as a miracle.

A video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome healing some people who were reportedly unable to walk had initially made the rounds, stirring different reactions.

In a detailed breakdown shared online, the doctor explained that he carefully reviewed the video, slowing it down and examining the movements of the individuals described as crippled.

According to him, several physical and neurological signs expected in paralyzed or long-term crippled individuals were absent.

Dr Sina noted that medically, a non-functional or paralyzed leg often presents with abnormal angles, rotations, or muscle wasting due to disuse. However, he claimed these features were not evident in the video.

He also pointed out instances where some individuals appeared to move their legs freely, including crossing them, which he said would be impossible for someone who is paralyzed.

He further argued that even in a scenario where healing occurred instantly, the brain would still need time to relearn movement, balance, and coordination. In his view, the immediate and spontaneous jumping seen in the video did not align with how neurological recovery typically works.

While emphasizing that he believes in miracles as a Christian, Dr Sina maintained that, from a medical standpoint, the video did not provide sufficient evidence to conclude that a genuine miracle had taken place.

He encouraged viewers to slow down the footage themselves and consult medical professionals for further evaluation.

His words …

“I took a look at this Pastor Chris’ video and as a medic I slowed it down and examined critically.
I zoomed into the legs of the so called ” crippled” and here is what I’d say

1 If truly one is crippled , As Medics we know that the particular leg that’s crippled or non functional will assume an angle or rotation , None of the “crippled” had that angle which means most of them had fully functioning leg muscles.

2 If you look well there is a particular woman there that crossed her legs. If you are crippled aka paralyzed you can’t summon muscle power to bring your legs to make that angle

3 I tried to zoom even though I wasnt able to see clearly , usually when one has been crippled for a while there is tendency for the muscle to be asymmetric due to disuse, (except they’ve been having physio) took a look at all of them well, even though difficult i didn’t see physical signs of being crippled.

4 Even if we assume they were crippled for a while. If they miraculously got new nerves and muscles cells.
Jumping off the bed, the brain and other organs will still have to remaster movement. Balance and a little stagger.
The jump was spontaneous and not looking like a need for remastering.

Were they really crippled from the beginning ?

5 Slow the video and zoom zoom and check the occasional movement of the lower limb muscles of some of them ( show your doctor friends) that shows signs of intact nerve and muscle control

So are they really crippled?
PS- crippled will mean paralyzed or Paraplegic ( medical word)

Do miracles exist? As a Christian yes.
But is this a miracle? Looking at medical facts evidenced i don’t believe it is a miracle denovo.

You can fact check yourself”

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Liars don’t last in ministry – Oyedepo warns pastors

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The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has warned pastors against lying in a bid to sustain or promote their ministries.

Speaking at the third service held at the church’s international headquarters, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, on Sunday during the final day of the 21-day fasting and prayer programme, Oyedepo said liars do not last in ministries.

“You won’t last in the ministry telling lies. I stand before God, I will never tell lies about what God did not do just to impress anyone,” he said.

The cleric emphasised the importance of holding firmly to the truth of the Scriptures and giving glory to God alone, noting that such commitment is what enables ministers to attain enviable heights.

He equally advised believers to keep their love for Jesus alive, saying total dependence on God guarantees victory over life’s challenges.

The bishop further shared a personal testimony, recalling how a close associate in Ile-Ife who was afflicted with insanity was restored after Scripture was read to him.

He affirmed his confidence in divine protection, declaring that no evil plan against him would succeed.

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