Day 1 of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services Opens With Pastor Chris’ Message on “The Gospel of Jesus Christ”

Billions of people from around the world gathered on Friday as the 17th edition of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris officially commenced, ushering in three days of worship, prayer, healing, miracles, and spiritual transformation. The opening session began with a profound teaching by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome titled “The Gospel of Jesus Christ,” setting the spiritual tone for the global healing program. Drawing from Mark 1:14–15 (TLB), Pastor Chris explained the true essence of the Gospel and God’s Kingdom, emphasizing that Jesus’ earthly ministry fulfilled God’s prophetic promises and introduced humanity to a new way of life governed by divine principles. Jesus Came in Fulfillment of Prophecy Speaking from the opening scripture, Pastor Chris reminded the global audience that Jesus’ ministry did not begin by chance but was the fulfillment of God’s prophetic plan revealed throughout the Scriptures. He explained that when Jesus proclaimed the Gospel, He announced the arrival of God’s Kingdom, a Kingdom that had long been foretold by the prophets. Christ’s message was not merely about religious observance but about bringing humanity into God’s divine order and purpose. Pastor Chris encouraged viewers to understand the Gospel from the perspective of God’s eternal plan rather than through human traditions or religious assumptions. Understanding the Kingdom of God A central focus of the message was the meaning of the expression “the Kingdom of God.” Pastor Chris described the Kingdom of God as: “That realm of life that is governed by divine principles, divine love, and divine righteousness.” He explained that God’s Kingdom is more than a future destination; it is a present spiritual reality available to everyone who receives Jesus Christ. Life in the Kingdom operates according to God’s nature and His divine standards rather than human wisdom or worldly systems. Human Love Versus Divine Love Pastor Chris distinguished between human love and God’s love, noting that while human beings naturally express affection toward one another, human love is often influenced by self-interest and personal benefit. He explained that human love can become conditional and self-centered, whereas divine love reflects God’s own nature and is pure, selfless, and unconditional. According to Pastor Chris based on the word of God, every believer is called to live according to God’s love, allowing it to shape relationships with both God and fellow human beings. Three Divine Principles That Govern Life During the teaching, Pastor Chris highlighted three foundational principles that regulate life in God’s Kingdom: Faith Hope Love He explained that these are not merely human virtues but divine realities imparted by God. Faith, he said, empowers believers to live victoriously in the present and receive God’s promises today. Hope, meanwhile, points believers toward God’s future and sustains confidence in His eternal purpose. Pastor Chris noted that every person naturally looks toward the future, but true hope originates from God. Love, he emphasized, is the highest expression of God’s nature and should govern every aspect of a believer’s life, influencing one’s relationship with God and interactions with others. The Nature of God Is Love Pastor Chris concluded this portion of the message by emphasizing that divine life is the very nature of God Himself. He taught that everything about God is characterized by love, making love the foundation upon which the Kingdom of God operates. Believers, therefore, are called to reflect God’s character by living lives defined by faith, sustained by hope, and expressed through divine love. Healing Streams Continues The opening day laid a strong spiritual foundation for the remainder of the Healing Streams Live Healing Services. Millions of participants connected from nations across the world through television, online platforms, healing centers, and local churches, expecting miracles, healing, and life-changing testimonies throughout the three-day global event. The Healing Streams Live Healing Services continue right through to Sunday, 26 July 2026, with further teachings from Pastor Chris, inspiring worship, fervent prayer, and healing ministrations expected to reach countless people around the world.