Dr Abel Damina, founding father of the Abel Damina Ministries, has hit again at Pastor David Ibiyeomie, the founding father of Salvation Ministries, after the latter made controversial remarks about Jesus and poor individuals.
Ibiyeomie claimed throughout a fellowship session at his church that Jesus by no means visited any poor particular person, and by extension, âhatedâ poverty and the poor.
This assertion has sparked outrage and criticism from numerous quarters, significantly amongst Christian leaders and Nigerians who see it as an affront to the teachings of the Bible.
The assertion from Pastor Ibiyeomie has attracted important backlash, with critics accusing him of misinterpreting the essence of Jesus’ life and ministry.
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Damina, a outstanding Nigerian pastor and Bible trainer, responded sharply to Ibiyeomieâs claims, calling them âignorantâ and âblasphemous.â
Damina took to his platform to handle the controversy, referencing the biblical teachings about Jesus’ relationship with the poor.
“How can Jesus hate poor individuals?â he continued, emphasising that the Bible clearly reveals Jesusâ love and identification with the poor.
Damina additionally quoted 2 Corinthians 8:9 to affirm the message that Jesus, although wealthy, turned poor for the sake of mankind.
In a extra sarcastic and direct response, Damina reacted together with his personal private commentary, stating,
The disagreement between the 2 pastors has sparked an intense debate in Nigeria, with many Nigerians expressing dismay at Ibiyeomieâs feedback.
The controversy revolves round interpretations of Jesus’ actions and his relationship with the poor, significantly as prosperity gospel preachers typically emphasise materials wealth over religious teachings.
Critics of Ibiyeomieâs assertion argue that the true message of Christ is about compassion, humility, and identification with the downtrodden, not wealth and prosperity.
Daminaâs clarifications and rebuttals have added gas to the fireplace, together with his supporters rallying behind him in rejecting the âprosperity gospelâ and calling for a return to the true gospel of affection, compassion, and repair to others.
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In the meantime, NewsWatch.com.ng reported that Damina stated individuals donât must be Christian to make heaven.
Damina stated God isn’t a Christian and that individuals have been going to heaven earlier than the emergence of Christianity.
Nigerians have taken to social media to react to Pastor Damina’s controversial claims about God not being a Christian.
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