Apostle Johnson Suleman, founder and senior pastor of Omega Fire Ministries International, has shared why he once felt uneasy and even offended whenever he heard the term “Good Friday,” explaining that his earlier understanding of Christ’s death was shaped by confusion before deeper revelation changed his perspective.
Speaking from 39:10 in a recent sermon shared via YouTube, the cleric said that in his early Christian walk, he struggled to understand why believers would celebrate a day that commemorates the death of Jesus Christ.
According to him, the idea of calling it “good” felt contradictory, because in human reasoning, the death of an innocent person should not be associated with joy or celebration.
Suleman explained that at the time, he could not openly question other Christians, but internally he questioned why a tragic event was being marked as something positive.
However, he noted that his understanding later shifted as he grew in the faith and studied the scriptures more deeply.
He said Good Friday is described as “good” because it represents the moment Jesus Christ’s sacrifice brought redemption to mankind and marked the defeat of death through His resurrection victory. He emphasized that Christ’s death was not a loss, but a divine exchange that brought salvation to humanity.
According to him, Jesus willingly became man in order to fully experience human suffering and temptation, so He could relate with mankind and fulfill the requirements for redemption. He stressed that Christ lived without sin but took on the nature of man’s burden so humanity could be saved.
Referencing Luke 22:51, Suleman highlighted the moment Jesus healed the ear of the servant injured during His arrest, describing it as a demonstration of divine love and restraint even in moments of betrayal. He said the act reflects the nature of Christ, who showed mercy even in suffering.
The cleric further explained that the death of Christ symbolically “made death die,” signifying victory over sin, limitation, and spiritual bondage. He urged believers to see Good Friday not as a day of sorrow, but as a celebration of hope, transformation, and divine love.
He concluded by encouraging Christians to study scripture more deeply, noting that a better understanding of Christ’s sacrifice reveals the foundation of the Christian faith—redemption, restoration, and eternal victory through Jesus Christ. Read_More…