When we think of death, we often associate it with finality, grief, and separation. But for the believer in Christ Jesus, death is not the end, it is a defeated enemy and a passageway into eternal glory. In his teachings, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome dismissed traditional fears around death and brought a fresh revelation that has ignited faith and hope in countless hearts.
Pastor Chris: Death is an Enemy Already Defeated
Drawing from powerful truths in Scripture, Pastor Chris reminded listeners that death is God’s enemy, not His tool. The Bible describes death as “the last enemy that shall be destroyed” (1 Corinthians 15:26). It was never God’s original plan for humanity to experience death. But even after the fall of man, God’s love made a way through Jesus Christ for death to be defeated and stripped of its power.
“Death has been defeated,” Pastor Chris declared. “But it shall be destroyed, annihilated completely.” This distinction between defeat and destruction is a profound one. Though death still operates in the world, it has been rendered powerless in the face of the name of Jesus. For those who are in Christ, death is not an ending; it is a transition into a higher, eternal life.
Pastor Chris Explains: Why Did Jesus Weep?
Many recall the famous passage in John 11:35: “Jesus wept.” Pastor Chris shared new insight into this moment. Contrary to popular interpretation, Jesus didn’t weep because He was grieving Lazarus’ death. Instead, He wept because of the unbelief and fear He saw in the people around Him. The people were overcome by the visible reality of death, not realizing that Life Himself was standing among them.
“He wept because they didn’t know,” Pastor Chris explained. “He saw that death—something already defeated—was paralyzing them. It was ruling over them, and they didn’t understand their authority.”
This moment reveals a deeper truth: Jesus’ sorrow wasn’t about loss; it was about the people’s blindness to the power they had access to through Him. Pastor Chris urges us not to be like them, crying in despair when faced with death but rather to stand boldly in faith, knowing that in Christ, we have already overcome.
The Call to Exercise Authority
Pastor Chris passionately emphasizes that God expects His children to act on their authority over death. In the same way Jesus raised the dead, healed the sick, and cast out devils, we too have been given the power to do the same through His name.
“God feels it when death takes someone prematurely,” Pastor Chris said. “He wants His children to do something about it. I’ve paralyzed death—now use My name!”
This is not just theological theory; it is a living reality witnessed countless times during Healing Streams Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris, where people from around the world testify of being raised from the brink of death—whether through terminal illness, accident, or despair. These miracles are tangible evidence that Jesus is still Lord over death.
Death and the Eternal Perspective
Pastor Chris has often taught that understanding death from God’s perspective is essential for every Christian. He has explained that death, for the believer, is a homegoing and not a tragedy.
In moments of loss, we are reminded that believers don’t die; they sleep in Christ. Their spirits are alive with God, and they have simply stepped into a dimension where pain and sorrow no longer exist. This eternal viewpoint transforms how we grieve. We grieve with hope, knowing that those who are in Christ live on—and that we will be reunited.
A Message for Now from Pastor Chris
In a world filled with fear, chaos, and death, Pastor Chris’ message is a lifeline. It reassures believers that we are not victims of death, we are victors over it. This message isn’t just about theology; it’s about empowerment. It’s about boldness. It’s about living in the reality that the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us (Romans 8:11).
Shift your perspective and step into the reality of divine life, and live with the bold assurance that death is not the end.