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The following is a transcription of On the Lord’s Side Podcast presented on GospelBellsRadio on May 6, 2026 by Olufemi Oguntokun. It may not fully match with the audio, but represents a near perfect transcription of the broadcast.
On Continuing Assaults on the Integrity of Scripture
Good morning to you. It is Wednesday, the 6th of May 2026. The program is On the Lord’s Side — Christian perspectives on news and current events. My name is Olufemi Oguntokun. You can follow me on X at Olufemi OG. You can follow Gospel Bells Radio on X at Gospel Bells Radio.
Every new day, it seems we are confronted with yet another assault on the integrity of the Scriptures and the sacredness of the Scriptures. We are affronted by the audacity of those who, in the name of Christ, invite you and me not to believe the words of our Christ.
Yesterday, we engaged with the video of that female preacher who told her congregation that when you read the Gospel account of John where Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me,”you should not believe it literally.
We also heard the audio clip of another female preacher who said there are problematic portions in the Bible and that if you do not like any portion, you should simply tear it out because it is not the Word of God — only words about God. According to her, we should ultimately write a third testament for ourselves.
We engaged as well with another clip of a male preacher who questioned whether Jesus really said to Martha, “Mary has chosen the better part.” He suggested that perhaps Luke merely put those words into the mouth of Jesus.
We are not going to shy away from discussing these things. It is important for those who already know the truth to be reminded, and for those who do not know to be educated.
We are beginning to see a pattern — a pattern of the devil. The Bible urges us not to be ignorant of the devices of the devil. Jesus admonished us to be wise as serpents. We need to study the strategies and patterns of these people so that, as Apostle Peter wrote, we may be able to give a reason for the hope that is in us.
On the Pastor Who Denies Christ Died for Our Sins
Now let us turn to today’s video clip.
This is somebody who presents himself as a pastor. I understand the church is called Vining Lake Church. Listen to what he said:
“I do not believe Christ died for our sins. I don’t live in a sacrificial culture anymore. When people say I’m moved by the idea that Jesus died for our sins, I’m not. I don’t even understand the sacrificial system.”
This is the kind of development that makes you pause and ask: Is this fiction?
A man who claims to be an under-shepherd of Christ — one who claims to speak for Christ and shepherd the flock of Christ — is saying openly that he does not believe Christ died for our sins.
On the Foundation of the Christian Faith
One of the most important takeaways from these heartbreaking and alarming sermons is that what Jesus warned us about has indeed come to pass: wolves in sheep’s clothing have entered the world and now occupy our pulpits.
That is why I thank God for the prayer offered this morning on Gospel Bells Radio — a prayer specifically asking the Lord to protect His flock from these kinds of preachers. That is the prayer we must continue to pray. The Lord has promised to preserve His people, but He still commands us to pray.
As I said yesterday, when I watched that female preacher saying Jesus is not the only way, my heart broke for the people listening to her — especially the elderly choir members hanging onto every word she spoke.
My heart breaks for those who would leave such a service believing there is no point praying for the unsaved or going on evangelism. And that is exactly what the devil wants.
On the Implications of Denying the Atonement
Now listen further to this pastor:
“I do not believe Christ died for our sin. I actually believe in the first century they believed Jesus died for their sin. But I don’t live in a sacrificial culture anymore. So when people say they are moved by the idea that Jesus died for our sins, I’m not. Because I don’t even understand the sacrificial system. I’ve never gotten up in the morning thinking, ‘I need an animal to appease God.’ We don’t live in that world anymore. If you remove that construct, then any kind of God that needs blood sacrifice is problematic on many levels — sadistic in many ways.”
This is a denial of the central plank of the Christian faith.
Christianity stands upon this foundation: that Christ came into the world to die for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He rose again according to the Scriptures. That is what Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 15.
Christ Himself repeatedly declared that the Son of Man must suffer many things and die in fulfillment of the Scriptures. In John 18:37 He said:
“For this cause was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth.”
So one must ask these so-called pastors: What remains of the faith after this?
What exactly are you preaching in your so-called churches?
On Pride and the Holiness of God
This man also mentioned that he does not mind being called a heretic. He said his church once had 700 people, dropped to 12, and is now growing again. He has also publicly stated that leaving Christianity may be one of the healthiest things people can do.
How can a person claim to be a pastor in a Christian church while openly opposing what the Bible teaches?
This is the audacity of the enemy.
These preachers use words like “sadistic” when referring to God’s plan of redemption. They question why God would require sacrifice. But the truth is that they do not understand the holiness of God because they do not see themselves as sinners.
Instead, they sit in judgment over God, measuring Him against their own standards of morality.
But Scripture says in Micah 6:8:
“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
That phrase — walk humbly with your God — is the very thing this culture rejects.
The clay does not say to the Potter, “Why have you made me thus?”
This is the same pride that led to the fall of Satan and the rebellion at Babel.
On Itching Ears and Worthy Sayings
As 2 Timothy 4:3 declares:
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears.”
Paul also wrote in 1 Timothy 1:15:
“This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
If you deny that, you are not a Christian.
And if you are not a Christian, you have no business leading a church.
Why start a church if you do not believe these things?
The easiest way to destroy a house is from within.
Jesus called such people wolves in sheep’s clothing because they come to steal, kill, and destroy — to steal salvation, kill pilgrimage, and destroy eternal inheritance.
On the Priest Disguised as a Beggar
I came across another video posted on X involving a priest of the Enugu Diocese, Father Thaddeus Ilechukwu.
He disguised himself as a beggar and sat outside the church during a weekly adoration service. Dressed in rags and appearing like a mentally unstable man, he stretched out his hands for alms as churchgoers passed by.
Many ignored him. One elderly man even warned him not to come close.
Some commentators have rightly pointed out that dressing as a madman may naturally make people fearful for their safety, so it may not be entirely fair to conclude that people simply lacked compassion.
Would I personally deploy such a prank on church members? Probably not.
But to the extent that this priest has reminded us all of the importance Jesus placed on caring for the poor and showing kindness to those in need, the lesson is worthwhile.
It brings to mind the parable of the sheep and the goats, where Jesus said:
“Inasmuch as you did it unto one of the least of these My brethren, you did it unto Me.”
On the Martyred Pastor’s Funeral and the Singing Choir
This next story almost broke my heart.
A video circulating online shows a Nigerian Christian choir singing during the funeral of a pastor and his family who were killed during an Islamic attack.
One of the glories of Christianity is that no matter how painful the circumstance, the Holy Spirit still enables believers to sing the praises of their Redeemer.
As the hymn says:
“Through all the changing scenes of life,
In trouble and in joy,
The praises of my God shall still
My heart and tongue employ.”
And again:
“When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.”
In the video, the women in the choir sing even while weeping. The conductor wipes tears from her eyes as she continues leading the songs.
They appear to be from the Equator region, which has borne a disproportionate share of these attacks.
Oh Lord, how long?
Arise, O Lord, and let Your enemies be scattered. Save Your people. Our tears are stored in Your bottle. Hear the cries of the martyrs. Bring Your righteous judgment upon evil men. Comfort those who mourn.
We ask all these things in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
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