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| The evangelists address the crowd. |
Preaching at Gangilonga grounds in Iringa, American evangelist Scott Lenning said that we are saved by the grace of God and not because we have done any good things for Him. He said that, according to Ephesians 2:9, being a Christian or going to church do not make one acceptable to God. He advised the gathered crowd to understand that God has offered us Jesus to restore our relationship with him and nobody is forced to accept, but those who accept Him will get the grace of salvation.
Summarising the Bible in a few words, he said Timothy 3:16 says all Scripture is inspired by God himself. He added that the book of Genesis shows the creation and shows how God has beautifully created Iringa. He also pointed out that the book of Genesis talks about God's relationship with people and tells about Abel and Cain that Cain was the first murderer in the world. He said the rest shows how men and God's relationship are restored. He said the New Testament show how our relationship was restored through Jesus Christ.
Lenning cited Romans 3:23 where the Bible says we all hav sinned fallen short of God's glory. But Romans 5:8 says God has shown his love by giving us Jesus Christ as a sacrifice, and those who receive Him are assured of living forever and ever in Heaven.
On the other hand, evangelist Thomas Vuliva laid emphasis on John 6:37, which states that anybody who receives Jesus will not be rejected. He said Jesus accepts people of all races, religions and tribes. He insisted that regardless of how sinful you are, Jesus can forgive sin [Mark 5:21-24, 35-42]. During the altar call, about 50 people accepted Jesus as their saviour and others were set free from illnesses and evil spirits.
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| A woman from the local community receives an eye consultation. |
Meanwhile, many orphans and widows came and were offered clothes. At the medical camp 57 patients turned up for eye consultation and treatment while 75 patients came for other medical treatment.
- Jimmy Kalugendo
(AEE Tanzania)
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