Bishop Talks

06/23/2025

Has the Gospel been hijacked?

We are not just in a political crisis—we are in a theological captivity.

When nationalism replaces Christ, and ideology replaces the cross, the Church becomes complicit in deception. This isn’t just about the right or the left. It’s about a distorted gospel—one that trades discipleship for dominance and truth for transaction.

📖 “You will know them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7:16)

This is a call to:
✅ Dismantle idols—left and right
✅ Reclaim the Gospel—not for power, but for witness
✅ Follow the Lamb—not the loudest voice in the room

✊ It’s time to repent, rebuild, and return to Christ.

📍 Read the full prophetic word on Medium:
Unmasking the Spirit of Deception: A Christ-Centered Reclamation
🔗 https://medium.com//unmasking-the-spirit-of-deception-a-christ-centered-reclamation-e7e75a94bc00

06/21/2025

🛑 Is wealth a blessing or a bo***ge?

The Bible doesn’t condemn wealth, but it does warn us.

From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture shows how wealth can either serve God’s justice or become a rival idol that entraps nations, churches, and souls.

Wealth is never neutral.

It either liberates through Kingdom stewardship — Or enslaves through spiritual captivity.

✅ Learn how:
- Sabbath and Jubilee confront greed
- Jesus and Paul warned of wealth’s grip
- The early Church modeled radical generosity
- The cross redefines economic power

📖 “You cannot serve both God and mammon.” — Matthew 6:24

🕊️ Read the full prophetic word:
“A Biblical Position on Wealth: A Holistic Captivity Theology Prophetic Perspective”

📍 Now on Medium: https://medium.com/.../a-biblical-position-on-wealth-a...

06/18/2025

🛑 We are standing at a crossroads.

Division is growing. Shouting replaces listening. And the Church is caught in the middle—tempted by nationalism, silence, or theological retreat.

But theology—when rooted in Christ, shaped by humility, and committed to justice—can still be a unifying force. Not a weapon. Not a retreat. A prophetic witness.

✅ Captivity Theology names what binds us.
✅ Holistic Ministry proclaims Christ-centered liberation.
✅ Conviction without arrogance.
✅ Unity without uniformity.
✅ A Gospel for the wounded, the immigrant, the conservative, the progressive.

🕊️ The world doesn’t need louder opinions—it needs deeper compassion.

📖 Read the full message:
“Theology in a Polarized World: Captivity, Conviction, and Christ-Centered Compassion”

📍 Now on Medium: https://medium.com/.../theology-in-a-polarized-world...

✊ Let’s be the Church—bold, loving, and rooted in truth.

06/13/2025

🔥Prophet or Pastor? Why Not Both?

We are living in a time where silence can be complicity—but so can arrogance.

Some want soft comfort. Others want hard truth. But Jesus gave us both.

He turned over tables and washed feet.
He rebuked Pharisees and restored sinners.
He cried for the city and called it to repent.

Tonight on BISHOP Talk, I’m speaking on the sacred tension between prophetic witness and pastoral care—and why we can’t afford to choose one over the other.

👉 Read the full reflection now on Medium.com:
🔗 https://medium.com//the-creative-tension-of-prophetic-and-pastoral-ministry-87784d5bfd19

Let’s talk truth. Let’s walk in grace.

The Tension That Forms Us

06/13/2025

See you Tonight!

04/19/2025

Are We Just Speaking, or Are We Seeing?

The difference between activists and prophets? Activists call for change. Prophets see a new reality in God. Activists react to injustice. Prophets reveal the kingdom. Are we just speaking, or are we seeing?

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04/12/2025

The Prophetic Voice vs. The Political Echo

One speaks truth even when it’s unpopular. The other says what people want to hear. One is led by the Spirit. The other follows the trends. One calls for repentance. The other demands power. Which are we listening to?

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03/29/2025

Who Are the Prophets Today?

Elijah spoke against corruption. Isaiah cast a vision of restoration. Jeremiah wept for the people. Today, many claim to be prophetic voices, but are they speaking from God—or just repeating a political agenda?

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03/28/2025

🏙️ How should theology shape ministry in the inner city? 🏙️

In this powerful episode of The Nabi Podcast, Bishop Raymond Rivera unpacks a theology uniquely tailored for the inner city church. With communities facing poverty, violence, systemic injustice, and spiritual captivity, the church must rise as a beacon of hope, transformation, and liberation. But what does a relevant, Christ-centered theology look like in this context?

💡 Is your theology relevant to the struggles of the inner city?
Bishop Rivera challenges pastors, leaders, and believers to embrace a theology of engagement, justice, and holistic transformation—ensuring the Gospel speaks to both personal salvation and community renewal.

📢 Join the Conversation!
💬 How should theology shape ministry in urban areas?
✍️ What are the biggest challenges inner city churches face today?
🔥 How can the church be a prophetic voice for justice and change?

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