The Foundation: Empowering Christians for Victorious Living

By Mike Olawale

The foundation of any given thing is the basis upon which it stands or is supported. It is the
body or ground upon which something is built or overlaid. Whether natural, physical or
spiritual, the foundation of something or someone is vital to their strength, growth, and
further development. For us christians, we must clearly articulate what it is that constitutes
the foundation upon which we will build, in concert with God, the beautiful, and enduring
edifice of our lives and destinies. Therefore, it is both crucial and essential for us as
believers, to first and foremost establish the truth upon which our faith stands, before any
further meaningful knowledge can be imparted that will help us build our lives successfully.

This book will challenge you to revisit your roots in God, deepen your understanding of the
rudiments of your walk of faith, while empowering you to give the word of God its rightful
place in your life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Oct 16, 2020
• ISBN: 9781698703589

Mike Olawale

Mike Olawale is the presiding pastor of Christ Dominion Church of God International, with headquarters in Upper Malboro, Maryland, United States. Mike believes not only in preaching the word of God, but also in teaching the word of God. He is a firm believer in the truth that the word of God must be ‘lived’ and applied practically in every aspect of daily life in order to reap its fruits. He is also the founder and president of The Mike Olawale Foundation (TMOF), a NGO founded in 2012, which serves as a platform to extend the love of God to those who are in need. TMOF’s core activities focus mainly on supporting families, by equipping their youth with the encouragement they need to achieve excellence in their educational goals and aspirations. He is the author of several books, and workshop materials needed for spiritual growth and development. He is married to his beautiful wife Pastor Olori, and they are blessed with three wonderful children.

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ISBN: 978-1-6987-0357-2 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-6987-0358-9 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020919718

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CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1     Christ Is The Rock Of Our Foundation

Chapter 2     The Holy Bible: The Authority Of God’s Word

Chapter 3     Examining The Effects Of God’s Word

Chapter 4     What Does It Mean To Be Born Again?

Chapter 5     What Is The Water Of The New Birth?

Chapter 6     The Physical, Mental, And Other Effects Of God’s Word

Chapter 7     The Revelatory Effects Of God’s Word

Prayer Of Salvation And Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Bibliography

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I acknowledge the Almighty God who, in his mercy, located me from the pit and washed me with the blood of Jesus Christ his son and the Holy Spirit for the inspiration and knowledge to write this book.

I would like to thank my lovely wife, Pastor Olori Olawale, for her understanding and unwavering support for my calling, and being a blessing to our wonderful children both biological and spiritual.

I would like to acknowledge my father in the Lord, Bishop David Oyedepo, for the great impact his ministry has had on my life and my family. My most revered mentor, Pastor Dele Bamgboye, and his wife for their unconditional love, guidance, and contribution toward making this book a reality.

Finally, I would like to thank the Royal Intelligence Team for their immense contribution toward the development of this book (editing and layout of the manuscript). As a result of their talents and abilities, this book will be a blessing to thousands throughout the world.

To everyone else who contributed to the accomplishment of this project, I pray that the Sovereign God will reward you for your time and effort.

FOREWORD

When a building shows any signs of weakness, which

in some cases leads to its collapse, the discerning

know that what is responsible is beyond the obvious.

Rather than blame the facade and externals of the

building, they point to the part of the building

whose main responsibility is to ensure that the

building stays upright and strong year in, year out.

By the same token, a building that stands strong

and unshaken regardless of storms and adverse

weather conditions is proof that the invisible

platform upon which it is built is intact.

Such is the incontrovertible