Domenic Marbaniang

Rev.3:7-13 Philadelphia was a Faithful Church Rev.3:8: She had LITTLE STRENGTH but Kept the Word It doesn't matter if the strength is small; His Grace is Sufficient His strength is made perfect in our weaknesses Mustard seed faith can remove mountains Persistent blows can crack great rocks Gideon considered himself the least (Jdg.6:11), but with 300 men, by the help of God, he won a great battle (Jdg.7:7) Rev.3:12 - Will be kept from trial - Will be a Pillar in God's Temple - Will receive Name of the City

Rev.3:1-6 Sardis was a Careless Church Negligence Destroys Intelligence 1. They had a name "Alive", but were dead 2. They had works, but the works were not perfect 3. Jesus said that if this continued, when He comes, they will not know.... A. A Negligent Christian is a Fool 5 Foolish Virgins - negligent about the oil, negligent about the time of the groom (1Thess 5:2,4) B. A Negligent Christian is Not Diligent The Diligent - Constant in effort to accomplish something - Attentive and persistent in doing anything - Someone who works in a careful and thorough way (Prov.10:4; 22:29; 2Pet.3:14) C. A Negligent Christian is Indisciplined 1Cor.9:27; 2Tim.2:1-5

Rev.2:18-27 Thyatira - The Corrupt Church. The city was famous for dyeing. Lack of Authority Destroys Integrity Rev.2:19. Jesus always began with a positive note. He got something to praise about, but He introduces Himself as the Judge (Rev.2:18) Rev.2:23,24: Division: Judgment on Jezebel. No burden on others. But they were responsible because they allowed (Rev.2:20) Jezebel in the Church - Rebel 1. She was a Stranger to God ("that woman") 2. She was a self-made, self-declared prophetess 3. She was a teacher-seducer of God's servants (deception) 4. She was unrepentent (Rev.2:21). She crossed the deadline of repentance. 5. Her doom was pronounced. Submission to authority is important. (Num.16:1; 1Sam.15:22-23)

Rev. 2:12-17 Pergamos was a Compromising Church. The city was a head quarter of Satan. One Dead Fish Pollutes the Pond Balaam's Error: Tolerated Beware of 3 Polluting Elements 1. The Old Leaven. The leaven of malice and wickedness. The leaven of tolerated sin (1Cor.5:7) 2. The Root of Bitterness. The bitter root of unbelief (Selling Birthright) (Heb.12:15) 3. The Garment Spotted by Flesh. The garment covering of carnality (Jude 1:23) Smyrna: Satan's Synagogue Pergamos: Satan's Dwelling Place, Throne Warning: Rev.2:16; 1Cor.3:16 Promise: Hidden Manna, Hidden Name on White Stone (Not parchment, which Pergamos was known for).

Rev.2:8-11 Smyrna was a Persecuted Church. It was where Polycarp was leader and was martyred in 155 AD The Letter exhorts Smyrna Church to be Courageous The Bold Get the Crown The Kingdom of God is Taken by the Aggressive Courage is the Virtue of the Warrior. He Never Turns Back. There is no armor for the back. Matt.11:12; Dan.11:32; Prov.28:1; 2Tim.1:7 7 Reasons Why We Must Be Courageous 1. He is the First and the Last: A & Z Your beginning and your end are in Him. The battle belongs to the Lord. He is in control 2. He Conquered Death and Came to Life Death shall not have dominion: Where is your sting, power, O Death? 3. He Keeps a Record of Your Suffering ("I Know....") (Ps. 56:8; Job 23:8) 4. He Keeps a Record of What You're Going to Suffer (Rev.2:10) (Acts 9:16) 5. He Wants Us to Pass the Tests (TESTED) Don't give up midway (Heb.10:32-39) 6. He Wants to Give Us the Crown of Life  Second Death Can't Hurt. 7. It's His Command (Eph.6:10)

You are responsible for your affections (2Cor.6:12) 7 Incredible Facts Revealed by Jesus (Rev.2:2,3) 1. You can be an  active  Christian and yet be a failure. (works) 2. You can be a laborious Christian and yet be a failure. (labor) 3. You can be a patient  Christian and yet be a failure. (patience) 4. You can be a righteous  Christian and yet be a failure. (cannot bear those who are evil) 5. You can be a wise and discerning  Christian and yet be a failure. (tested those who say they are apostles...) 6. You can be a perseverant  Christian and yet be a failure. (have persevered) 7. You can be a tireless  Christian and yet be a failure. (have not become weary) 3 Facts About Love 1. Love is the key that opens the heart of God (Jn.14:23; 2Cor.6:12) When God measures a man, He puts the tape around his heart - not around his head. - Guideposts 2. Love is the wall that keeps the enemy out (Song 4:12) 3. Love is the stronghold of victory already got. Love God...

The jailer pushed the youth into his prison cell with utter disgust. The youth had been convicted for attempt to rape, a serious crime, and even more serious when committed in the premises of a government official’s residence. From their cells, the other prisoners gazed at the youth with astonishment and contempt. He snuggled into a corner. There were whisperings and comments in tones and terms that would send chills down the spine. And, they continued for long and long till the heavy rug of the night dampened all sight and sound. After a while, only the guards could be heard walking with their spears tapping on the ground. The taps were being mixed with rhythmic snores buzzing through the cells. In his locked corner, the youth sobbed with hushed tears. He groaned in between snivels in a language different than that spoken in this land: “Why is this happening to me?” “What have I done to deserve this injustice?” “Now, I’m hated by my family and also by the world for no wrong?” The worl...

"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus" (Phil 2:5) Attitudes are our disposition towards someone or something. Our attitudes affect our character and relationships. Attitudes are important; they can either make a person or break him. Some years back a research was done on job interviewees who were successful in getting a job. The research revealed that the majority of those who got the jobs got them not because they were smart but because they had a right attitude. The Bible teaches us that God wants us to have the attitude of Christ. He left for us an example of how we must look at and treat our fellowmen, our children, our elders, and God. Jude 10-11 lists three kinds of attitudes that can destroy the life of any person. Yet these men speak abusively against whatever they do not understand; and what things they do understand by instinct, like unreasoning animals--these are the very things that destroy them. Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; th...

Excerpt from Epistemics of Divine Reality , pp.211-212 Boredom or ennui may be considered to be the metaphysical turbulent emotion that arises out of the paradox of the rational sense of immutability and the empirical sense of mutation. Reason anticipates permanence, changelessness, and immutability as the quality of ultimate reality; however, for experience immutability is an impossibility. Nothing immutable is empirically conceivable; for if something doesn’t move in space, it at least moves in time. The tension between the immutable and the mutable produces the emotion of ennui, the sense of tediousness and vexation associated with the absence of immutable or lasting purpose in the cosmic phenomena of change. Boredom is not due to immutability or mutability but due to the failure of harmony between the both. Thus, one is not bored with the same self, that experiences change. No one expects the consciousness of self to be filled with multiple memory-erasures of itself…. Obviously, th...

Spiritual Instruction must be a part of every home in order for each family to be strong. Following are the four pillars of Spiritual Instruction: 1. Sound Doctrine This is the RULE OF TRUTH. It provides the RIGHT PERSPECTIVE in life. Titus 2:1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. 2Timothy 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which you have heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 2Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 2. Strong Discipline This is the RULE OF PATIENCE. It produces STRONG CHARACTER. Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. Proverbs 22:29 Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. Proverbs 19:18 Discipline your son while there is hope; do not set your heart on his destruction. Proverbs 22:1...

A Dialogue on Trinity By Domenic Marbaniang View this Author's Spotlight Ebook, EPUB Format Download immediately 13-Year Madeleine approaches her dad, Rev. Clarke, for answer to a question on Trinity and a dialogue ensues. They begin by discussing problems of consciousness and personality in the Three persons of the Godhead and proceed on to evaluate various theories, models, and views on the doctrine before finally evaluating the concept of "Unity" in Zeno's paradoxes and in the Priestly prayer of Jesus in John 17.

In the beginning was God and nothing. Then, God created something out of nothing. But, soon that something forgot she was once a nothing. And, forgetting herself and God, she assumed herself to be everything. And, assuming herself to be everything, she died to everything else and God. After many days, when this something had run out of everything she got, She came to her senses and "Who am I? Where am I?" she thought. Then, she realized she was a nothing without her God, And so returned to her original place in God. In the end was God and something.

“He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name…” (John 1:10-12) The sense of belonging is an amazing epistemic quality among humans. The animal world is not without it: the lioness with her cubs, the elephant with her calves, and the eagle with her eaglets portray a picture of attachment that are the subject of many a story, movie, and a documentary novel. But, in humans the sense is qualitatively different. It is epistemic and existential. Martin Buber talked of its occurrence in two worlds of relationships: the I-It (related to the world of utility) and the I-Thou (related to the world of relational bonds). Where the sense of I-Thou doesn’t exist, dehumanization occurs. Estrangement is a horrific aftermath of a loss of the Thou in the I-Thou world of epistemic and existential ...

It has been variously predicted that paper will go extinct within the next few decades. Enter the age of electronic money, electronic books, and of course, electronic communication. It is the age of Google, Facebook, Skype, Scribd, Wikipedia, and YouTube . Emailing has superceded the courier and ipads are replacing the school bag and the library. One should be aware by now that anyone having an internet connection has access to the largest library in the world. It is a library larger than men have ever dreamed of. The search engines provide the most up to date indexes ever. Much information is available free of cost. Also, books can be viewed, borrowed, bought, and downloaded. They are now available in different formats, kindle, epub, pdf, djvu, and simple txt to name a few. Most of these can be viewed on smartphones even. Many are turning to ipads as the essential book reader and research tool. And, interestingly, the Government of India has announced its intention to make available...

ENGLISH LYRICS One Pure & Holy Passion by William Murphy Give me one pure and holy passion Give me one magnificent obsession Jesus, give me a glorious ambition for my life To know and follow hard after You To know and follow hard after You To grow as Your disciple in the Truth This world is empty pale and poor Compared to knowing You my Lord Lead me on and I will run after You HINDI LYRICS Trs/Version. Domenic Marbaniang (w/ slight alterations) Mujh mein Tu shudh ek jalan de Mujh mein ek adbhut umang de Yeshu mujh mein aisi ek arju Tu bhar Ki chalun sarvada Tere peeche mei Ki chalun sarvada Tere peeche mei Ki badun Tera shishya banke mei Ye duniya shunya aur bejaan Tujh mein hi meri pehchaan Le chal mujhe, Tere peeche daudun mein.

By the world's definition of success, the devil is the Leadership Guru ultimate... If he wrote a leadership book today, it would be the ultimate bestseller and bag multiple awards. He runs the largest industry and has the widest influence, anyway. If you want success in God's world, deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him regardless of what the world says.

‎"In Him was life, and the life was the light of men" (Jn.1:4). There are many words that your ears will hear and eyes may read this morning; but remember only Jesus Christ, God's Word in Flesh, gives you life and light. Some words slay, some words stirr; Some words silent; some, hidden still; Some built kingdoms; some bartered some; But none gives Life and Light like God's only Son! ~ Have a Blessed Day ~

1 . The Problem of Evil is a problem that relates to Theology, Cosmology, Anthropology, Ethics & Politics, Soteriology, and Eschatology, chiefly; then, also to the other doctrines. Therefore, its solution is pivotal. 2. Any theology that claims to be systematic, but fails to address the Problem of Evil sufficiently is severely defective. It cannot be systematic; and if it is, its foundations are weak. 3. Any Systematic Theology that relegates the Problem of Evil to the realm of mysteries is a blank theology. 4. To unstrap the Problem of Evil is to touch the heart of reality; to feel the heartbeat of God. The brow of Prince Siddhartha wrinkled up in deep pondering. He thought hard, and forgot the world around – all the whisperings of servants, chirpings of birds, and the presence of his wife nearby. The four scenes that he had recently seen occupied his thoughts as the dusk turned into the dark night. Sickness, decay, and death on one hand and the tranquility of the ascetic on the o...

To be rejected and to feel rejected are two different things. The former is an event; the latter, an experience, a choice. Every choice involves a selection and a rejection. Because somebody has made a choice not to select us in some kind of a relationship (society, job, friendship, marriage, etc) doesn’t mean that the rejection is universal. You are not universally rejected. There are still some who accept you. And, even if there is nobody, you are the choice of God, because it was His choice to create you as you are. He didn’t create you for anybody else so much as He has created you to be His child and beloved one; and our relationship with others only must proceed out of our relationship with Him. Leah: Human Rejection is Not Divine Rejection We know of Leah in the Bible who was, in a way, rejected by her father (he wanted to marry her off as soon as possible), her society, and her husband Jacob. The only reason given was she wasn’t beautiful and had weak eyes. But, the Bible makes...

I recently heard a mother say something like this: “I want my children to get the best of education, because education and money is all one needs at the end of the day. If you got good education, it’ll help make money, and if you got money, you got respect, you got a place, a position, a standing in society. If you don’t have money, you are a nobody.” In contrast, Jesus made it very clear: “one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses” (Lk. 12:15). He told the Parable of the Rich Fool, that we know. The Fool thought that his unprecedented success in business had now set him for life. He got life. But God called him a fool since his death was ordained for that same night, and his success in business could not stop it nor follow him beyond the grave. On that same night, the rich fool would find himself before God in the most impoverished condition; because what he hadn’t spent for the poor and for the kingdom of God had remained behind for other men to use or s...

Jesus never told His disciples to make "ministry needs" known to the world. The One who sends is the One who provides everything. How He does it is His business. || 'And He said to them, "When I sent you without money bag, knapsack, and sandals, did you lack anything?" So they said, "Nothing." (Lk.22:35) ||

The Hindi language is rich in words. Its words are usually object-specific, and one can easily identify the nature of an object within a single word used. For instance, it has several different words for love, differing according to the object in mind. FRIENDLY LOVE Prem:  It is the general word for "love"; but is usually used for friendly love. Preeti: It usually carries the meaning of "love that contains delight". This is the word used in the Hindi Bible in Peter's answer to Jesus when He asked "Do you love Me more than these?" Pyaar: It is a common word for love; but, nowadays is commonly used for romantic love. Chaah: It usually means "like" or "desire". Anurag: Friendly love that is far deeper and means selfless love or affection. Mitrabhav: Friendly affection PARENTAL LOVE Sneha: It is the love that an elder has for the younger. Vatsalya: It is a parent's love for the child. Mamata: It is the mother's love towa...

On his 85th birthday on Saturday, June 28 of 1789, John Wesley entered in his journal the reasons for his long life. He starts with thanksgiving to the Lord and a reflection on his health: It is true, I am not so agile as I was in times past. I do not run or walk so fast as I did; my sight is a little decayed; my left eye is grown dim and hardly serves me to read. I have daily some pain in the ball of my right eye, as also in my right temple (occasioned by a blow received some months since), and in my right shoulder and arm, which I impute partly to a sprain, and partly to the rheumatism. I find likewise some decay in my memory, with regard to names and things lately past; but not at all with regard to what I have read or heard twenty, forty, or sixty years ago, neither do I find any decay in my hearing, smell, taste, or appetite (though I want but a third part of the food I did once); nor do I feel any such thing as weariness, either in traveling or preaching. I am not conscious o...

Following are links to audio files (m4a, Apple Lossless Audio) of messages delivered at the 6th Chattisgarh Annual IPC Convention, Oct 2011 (Note: All messages are in Hindi): DOWNLOAD MP3s FROM SKYDRIVE M4A FILES DOWNLOAD LINK Marbaniang-Deny Self and Follow Christ.m4a 19.1 MB Download   Marbaniang-Everlasting Arms of God.m4a 13.4 MB Download    Marbaniang-Faith That Raises Dead.m4a 12.9 MB Download   Marbaniang-Made For A Purpose.m4a 19.1 MB Download    Marbaniang-The Lord's Table.m4a 9.4 MB   Download   Marbaniang-Young Christian.m4a 4.4 MB   Download  

I've seen beauty, I've seen strength; I've seen them all pass away at length. I've seen such class that influence the masses; But I've seen them die and turn to ashes. My ashes remain at the foot of the cross, From whence I've risen to gain against loss A life eternal, a life all new, A life that's known by only a few. Now, I'm ready to write a song, A song to the Lover who forgave my wrong. He calls me out from the wandering masses, He loves my soul and gives me beauty for ashes. "To give them beauty for ashes..." (Isaiah 61:3)

The Spirit defines the meaning of "success" in a Christian's life; not feeling or feedback. One is slave to the one he seeks approval from. While we can understand how riches could become a trap for the rich young man who couldn't follow Jesus, and how bad affections could mutilate the heart of Herod from refusing to accept Jesus, there is one other group that Jesus sternly rebuked several times for their slavery to a master that stood against Christ. They were the religious leaders of the day and were reproved for seeking the approval and honor of men. He told them John 5:44 "How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?" They were slaves to humans and thus were prevented from serving God. The Bible tells us clearly "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the LORD. "(Jer 17:5) But Jesus laid an example for us. When many peo...

A particle afloat in the ocean of infinity, Yet, so conscious of self in profuse vanity -- Lofty though his thoughts may be, they're all profanity. Man is nothing, made of nothing, that's his identity. Emptiness craves for sensation beyond sanity, Like a black hole eating anything in its vicinity, Such is the tale of empty, chaotic, gravity; Man is nothing, made of nothing, that's his identity. Lost in a world of baneful, belligerent brevity, Filled with protests of ignoramus sincerity, Tossed between lines lacking any clarity, He lives, dies, and is buried in utter poverty. ________________ The Son of God came down from His celestial city, He left Heaven and donned the garb of humanity. He lived, loved, and served in all simplicity, Then died by the hands of those professing religiosity. But, He arose the third day, breaking death's jaws of fatality, Alas, the shame of those who die in their hostility! For the Son of Man is ascended to the Throne of Supremity -- And al...

FIRST PRAYER Words and Music by Randy Stonehill I've been waiting for a long, long time Hoping you're a friend of mine If there's one thing that I need to do Well, that's to find out more about you I have been wandering all of my days So if you're there, show me the way I see people in a world of lies Staring out through lonely eyes Watching as the years go by Knowing they're living only to die There must be something missing somewhere So if you're listening answer this prayer I will follow if you'll lead me Help me make a stand If you'll breathe new breath inside of me I'll believe you can, I'll believe you can Well, I never really learned to pray But you know what I'm trying to say I don't want my life to end Not ever knowing why it began So if you'll trust me, I'll do my best And I'll be trusting you for the rest 1976 King of Hearts Publishing All rights reserved. ...

1st Prize Winning Speech by Anna Massey YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SEMINAR New Delhi 2011 THE LITERAL meaning of the term "empowerment" is to give authority or power to someone or to enable someone. Today the main concept of our youth meeting is "youth empowerment". By this we mean to give authority or power and enable the youth of the christian community. As it is written in 1 Timothy 4:12 "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity..." With this we must understand that by being a Christian we must set examples for others irrespective of our age. We must live our lives with love, faith and purity and set an example for others so that they might admire us. We must always obey and respect our father and mother as the Bible says in Exodus 20:12 "Honour your mother and father, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." and ev...

7 Characteristics of a Happy Family (Hindi) Living Word Chapel, Sanjaynagar October 11, 2011 Dr. Domenic Marbaniang परमेश्‍वर चाहता है कि हमारा परिवार सुखी हो। आज हम सुखी परिवार के सात लक्षण देखेंगे, लेकिन इसका मतलब यह नही की लक्षण सात ही है। जैसे जैसे आप और नई बातें सीखेंगे आप इसमें जोडते जाएं। निम्‍न बिन्‍दुओं पर गौर करें। संक्षिप्‍त में विवरण भी दिए गएं है। 1. स्‍नेह (Love) परिवार में स्‍नेह भावना आवश्‍यक है। परमेश्‍वर चाहता है कि परिवार ही स्‍नेह का सर्वोत्‍तम स्‍थान बनें। जब परिवार में इसकी कमी होती है तो सदस्‍य घर से बाहर स्‍नेह की तालाश करते है जिसके कारण परिवार की मजबूती ज्‍यादा नही रह पाती है। 2. समझ (Understanding) आपसी मतभेद के बावजूद एक दूसरे को समझने का प्रयास करना अतिआवश्‍यक है। कई बार सदस्‍य एक दूसरे पर दोश लगाने लगते है कि वे समझते नही या ये समझते नही। दोश लगाने से कुछ भला नही होता। समझ प्रेम और विश्‍वास का बंधन है। 3. समर्पण (Devotedness) परिवार मे लक्ष्‍य एवं समर्पण की भावना होना चाहिए। समर्पण आपसी हो और लक्ष्‍य पर केंद्रित हो। यहोशु को याद करे जिसने कहा कि वह अपने...

W - Will to Win I - Initiate to Act N - Negate Nonsense (Stay Focussed) N - Never Give up E - Endure Hardness (2Timothy 2:3) R - Rely on God

Text: Luke 9:51-56 Living Word Chapel, SNGR Sunday, October 09, 2011. Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him. But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem. And when His disciples James and John saw this, they said, "Lord, do You want us to command fire to come down from heaven and consume them, just as Elijah did?" But He turned and rebuked them, and said, "You do not know what manner of spirit you are of. For the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives but to save them." And they went to another village.(Luke 9:51-56) Every day, from morning till evening, we go through a number of experiences that excite our emotions, that compel our reactions, and that inspire our decisions. However, every time, we are reacting to som...

Published in REVIVE (formerly Trumpet Magazine) , Kumbanad, Sept 11. Of all the aphorisms on freedom ever uttered by human lips, the most liberating one is the declaration of Jesus in John 8:32: "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." He further qualified it with another in verse 36, "If the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." More than any other time in history, the modern century is witness to this unshakeable truth of the Scriptures. Despite the ironic failure of the 18th century Enlightenment, which, while celebrating the freedom of the human mind from the shackles of religion, gave rise to an era of cosmic skepticism, and the horrific tales of the French Revolution that produced both the guillotines and the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen at the same time, the 19th century unabashedly ventured to erect a Babel of scientific and philosophical theories that attempted to redefine the meaning of man apart fro...