No place called heaven or hell, says Apostle Okoriko

According to him, the concept of heavenly places refers to the presence of God in a believer’s life, not a distant realm above the sky.

“Heavenly places in Christ Jesus are where you stay and God comes down to intervene in your life circumstances. God interacted with the elders of Israel on Mount Sinai — here on earth, not in a distant spiritual realm,” he said.

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“There is no place as heaven or hell. You can be here on earth and experience God’s presence. If your heart is pure, God dwells in you, and heaven has come to earth for you. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

The cleric further stated that everything existing on earth also exists spiritually — including markets, trees, roads, animals, and even money — but they are accessed through faith in Christ Jesus.

Addressing the economic hardship in the country, Apostle Okoriko urged Nigerians not to blame the government entirely but to embrace self-reliance and hard work.

“Think of what to do with your hands to overcome hunger, hardship, and unemployment, rather than waiting for the government. People become millionaires through the works of their hands, not by miracles,” he added.