The Teshie-Nungua Area Head of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Wilberforce Nkrumah-Agyeman, has reiterated that the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian faith.
‘This affirms that death has been defeated and that eternal life is available to all who believe,’ he said.
Apostle Nkrumah-Agyeman made this statement on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at PIWC–Sakumono auditorium during the English Zone Easter convention of the Pentecost International Worship Centres and the Worship Centres in the area.
According to Apostle Nkrumah-Agyeman, Christ’s crucifixion was not surrounded by religious grandeur or ceremony; instead, it occurred in the most humiliating and desolate circumstances.
‘Our God is alive, and this reveals a poignant truth about the nature of Christian life and what truly matters in the Christian journey,’ he said.
Speaking on the theme for the convention, ‘The Crucified Christ is Alive,’ and referencing scriptures from Acts 3:15 and Revelation 19:11, Apostle Nkrumah-Agyeman recounted the story from Acts 3:15 of the paralytic man at the Beautiful Gate of the temple for 40 years.
He prayed for the congregation to receive the Beautiful Gate experience, saying, ‘Whatever is troubling you, receive the Beautiful Gate experience. Whatever God has said about you will surely be established in the mighty name of Jesus.”
Touching on the lessons gleaned from the death of Jesus Christ, Apostle Nkrumah-Agyeman said the crucifixion is actually the pathway to life and victory. He also stated that God’s ways and purposes often subvert human expectations, transforming pain and death into hope and life.
‘Salvation is accessible to all, including the marginalised and sinners, represented by the thieves on the cross. No one is beyond redemption,” he added.
He encouraged the congregation to give their all in serving the Lord, emphasising the transient nature of life.
‘We will leave everything behind when we die. In the end, we cannot take our wealth, status, or achievements with us; we will leave it all behind,’ he said.
He further stated that Jesus Christ was not crucified in a cathedral between two candles but on a cross between two thieves. This means He identified with human beings, choosing to suffer shame so that humanity can enjoy the blessings from heaven.
He stated: ‘Jesus bears our pains, sorrows, and agony, and He always identifies with our struggles in life,’ he said.
He cautioned the Christians to have a good heart devoid of jealousy, revenge, hate, and other social vices, and to embrace love, kindness, and the virtues that make one a good Christian.
Report by Isabella Gyau Orhin
