Pastor Chris Oyakhilome shares insights on death, dying, and the eternal life promised in Christ.
Pastor Chris has consistently declared that life in Christ is eternal, death is not an end, and every believer is called to live in the consciousness of immortality. His insights go beyond theological debates; they transform how millions around the world view their purpose, their journey, and their eternal destination.
What Does Pastor Chris Say About Death?
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the president of LoveWorld Inc., is not silent on the subject of death. In fact, his teachings boldly confront it with revelation from Scripture. He often reminds believers of 2 Timothy 1:10: “Our Savior Christ Jesus… has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.”
To Pastor Chris, death has no victory over the one who is born again. He teaches that Jesus didn’t just die and rise again to give us a better life—He came to impart eternal life. This divine life, according to Pastor Chris, doesn’t begin when one dies; it begins the moment one receives Christ.
In his words, “When you were born again, you passed from death to life. Eternal life is not what you get when you die—it’s what you already have now.”
Pastor Chris on Dying: “The Christian Never Truly Dies”
One of the most quoted teachings from Pastor Chris on death is that “A Christian never truly dies; he only transitions.” He often emphasizes that death for the believer is a doorway, not a disaster. It is a continuation, not a conclusion.
During various Your LoveWorld Specials and global services, Pastor Chris has taught extensively on how the child of God has already overcome death. He challenges his listeners not to be afraid of physical death, encouraging them instead to focus on fulfilling their divine calling.
According to Pastor Chris, when you live in the reality of your new creation, you cease to fear the grave. “The man in Christ is not subject to death the way the world understands it. He is seated with Christ, far above,” he explains.
He also points to Philippians 1:21, where Paul says, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” For Pastor Chris, this verse encapsulates the mindset of a victorious believer—someone who lives with purpose and views physical death as simply moving homes.
Eternal Life: The Foundation of Pastor Chris’ Message
Any article where Pastor Chris discusses death would be incomplete without highlighting his most central message—eternal life. To Pastor Chris, eternal life is not a distant hope; it is the present possession of every believer.
In Rhapsody of Realities, his globally distributed devotional, Pastor Chris teaches daily about the essence of this life. He frequently quotes 1 John 5:11-13:
“And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son… He who has the Son has life.”
Eternal life, according to Pastor Chris, is the very nature of God that is imparted into your spirit when you accept Jesus Christ. It changes your identity, your perspective, and your destiny. You are no longer a mere human being, he teaches—you are divinely born.
Living with the Consciousness of Immortality
It’s one thing to know that you have eternal life, but Pastor Chris takes it further. He teaches believers to live daily in the consciousness of immortality.
This is more than a theological concept; it is a mindset—a bold, unwavering belief that death has lost its sting. In his messages, Pastor Chris urges believers to make declarations like:
- “I cannot die because I have eternal life.”
- “Death is under my feet.”
- “I live above sickness, fear, and death.”
He explains that this consciousness changes everything: how you speak, how you respond to sickness, and how you pray. When you realize you have passed from death to life, your life becomes an unstoppable expression of God’s glory.
In fact, Pastor Chris often reminds his global audience that Jesus didn’t just die for us—He died as us, and in His resurrection, we were raised together with Him.
Celebrating Life, Not Death
Pastor Chris has trained himself and countless others to speak the language of the Spirit. Rather than fixating on earthly fears, his teachings exalt the power of the resurrection. “If the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you,” he quotes from Romans 8:11, “He shall quicken your mortal body.”
This is why services led by Pastor Chris—whether it’s the Global Day of Prayer, Healing Streams, or Your LoveWorld Specials—are celebrations of life. They are filled with testimonies of people brought back from the brink of death, healed of terminal diseases, and restored to purpose.
Pastor Chris doesn’t glorify death. He glorifies the resurrection life that conquers it.
The Impact of Pastor Chris’ Message on Millions
Across continents, languages, and generations, Pastor Chris’ message of eternal life has changed lives. Through Christ Embassy, Rhapsody of Realities, the Healing School, and global outreaches like ReachOut World, millions have embraced the reality of life beyond the grave.
He encourages people not just to live long but to live eternally conscious. “There’s no expiry date on eternal life,” he teaches. “And if you’ll learn to function in the light of God’s Word, you’ll dominate sickness, fear, and even death itself.”
His emphasis is clear: death is not your portion; life is. And not just any life—eternal life in Christ Jesus.
A Life that Preaches, A Legacy that Lives On
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s words echo in the hearts of those who have discovered Christ through his ministry. His messages live in the pages of Rhapsody of Realities, in the broadcasts watched by millions, and in the testimonies of those healed and saved.
For Pastor Chris, to live is Christ. And to depart, when that day comes, will be gain. Until then, he continues to lead a global army with one mission: to preach the gospel to every man, woman, and child on earth.
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