This video is a sermon delivered by Dr. Arome Osayi during the Sokoto Great Gospel Crusade in 2025. The main focus is on Matthew 25, using the parable of the wise and foolish virgins to illustrate the importance of accepting both the saving and governing power of Jesus Christ. Dr. Osayi emphasizes the concept of "dispensational punishment" for believers who accept salvation but reject God's governance in their lives, contrasting this with the ultimate reward for those who submit to God's authority.
Two Types of Believers: The parable of the wise and foolish virgins distinguishes between believers who accept Jesus' saving power but reject His governing power, and those who accept both. The latter are deemed wise, the former foolish.
The Importance of God's Governance: True faith involves submitting to the Holy Spirit's influence and guidance in all aspects of life, including personal decisions and choices. Rejecting this governance results in spiritual immaturity and a lack of access to divine authority.
Dispensational Punishment: Those who prioritize salvation without submitting to God's authority face "dispensational punishment" in the afterlife. This is not eternal damnation, but a consequence of rejecting God's governance in this life. Examples include exclusion from the marriage supper of the Lamb and facing periods of regret and correction.
The Dominion Mandate: Humanity was created to receive and exercise delegated authority from God, bringing order to the earth. This mandate is fulfilled only through submission to God's authority.
The Bema Seat Judgment: Dr. Osayi highlights the importance of living a life aligned with God's will, so that at the Bema Seat judgment, Jesus will acknowledge the believer's work as His own and reward them accordingly. Conversely, actions done outside God's will are described as "iniquity" and will not be acknowledged by Jesus.
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