He began by explaining that the things of God are not understood through human intelligence alone. Jesus Himself said that these truths were hidden from the wise and revealed to little children.

Spiritual matters require a humble and receptive heart—one that believes, accepts, and walks according to the Word rather than trying to analyze everything through human reasoning.

Just as in the natural world people become a distinct people group through culture, history, nationality, and governing laws—whether written or unwritten—so it is in the spiritual realm. There is also a transformation into a new identity and people.

Culture is expressed through language, clothing, food, drink, dances, and songs. These elements define a particular group of people. In the same way, those who are in Christ become a new people with distinct values and a lifestyle that identifies them.

In Ephesians 2:18–22, Scripture declares that through Christ we have access to the Father by one Spirit. We are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. In Him the whole building is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord.

Pastor Gisanura emphasized that believers are no longer outsiders; they now belong to God’s household. Approaching God no longer requires going through another human intermediary, because in Christ a direct way to the Father has been opened.

Praying in the name of Jesus means standing in the position of being in Him. Just as a person acting in an official capacity—such as a lawyer, police officer, or public official—represents the authority of that office rather than themselves, believers operate in the authority of Christ.

When people see them, they recognize the office they represent. Likewise, standing in Christ gives believers the right to approach God as His children, and what they ask in His name, they receive because they are positioned in unity with Him.

Drawing near to the Father means that God becomes our Parent. A believer can sit in a room, office, or on the street and speak directly to the Father without passing through another person. When the Father is called upon in the name of Jesus, it is as though Jesus Himself has called. Believers stand in His name and enter into direct fellowship with God.

He also taught that in the spiritual realm there are different levels of heavenly realms. The Apostle Paul spoke of being caught up to the third heaven, where God dwells, and conversing with Him concerning his calling. This shows that prayer is not merely words but a spiritual journey of drawing closer to where God is.

However, there is also what is referred to as the second heaven, where spiritual battles take place. Ephesians 6:12 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against rulers, authorities, and spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Pastor Gisanura explained that spiritual opposition can delay answers to prayer, as seen in the example of Daniel, who fasted and prayed for 21 days while facing spiritual resistance. Yet perseverance in prayer enables believers to overcome such barriers and reach deeper fellowship with God.

Being God’s people is not merely a title; it is a visible way of life. Just as a nation has its dress code, speech, food, and cultural expressions, so God’s people have a distinct lifestyle. God identifies His people, and they are called to live in a way that honors Him so that He may dwell among them as both King and Father.

This new people also belong to a specific homeland: the Kingdom of Heaven. Physically, people may belong to different earthly nations, but spiritually believers share one citizenship. When a Christian dies, the body returns to the earth, but the spirit returns home to God. This demonstrates that spiritual citizenship is greater than physical nationality.

Just as a person has a father in the natural sense, so they have a Father in the spiritual sense. Jesus once told some that their father was the devil, showing that spiritually, anyone who is not born of God remains under another spiritual father. What determines one’s identity is the spirit that leads their life.

Simply being called a Christian is not enough if one’s lifestyle does not reflect God’s nature. A person may spend many years in church without displaying God’s character. But the one who seeks God’s will and is committed to pleasing Him demonstrates true sonship.

In the same way that a citizen calls upon the authorities of their country in times of need, those who belong to the Kingdom of Heaven must call upon their spiritual homeland.

Believers are brothers and sisters with one Father, and along their journey spiritual leaders accompany and guide them. A shepherd serves as a guide who helps people draw near to God, acting like a parent who connects them to the Father. Honoring and cooperating with such leadership reflects acceptance of this new identity.

In his March 2, 2025 teaching, Pastor Christian Gisanura strongly emphasized that being in Jesus is not merely a name or expression. It is a true transformation into God’s own people—living according to their culture, understanding their homeland, and walking in genuine fellowship with the Father.