It is no longer news that Jesus is coming back again. How are you preparing for His return? You should be sensitive to the present events as a fulfilment of some of the prophecies about the imminent return of Christ. There is a need to be deliberate in observing the signs of the last days,…
A renowned researcher observed that many Christians across the world are faced with the temptation to want to live like the unbelievers, which is one of the greatest threats to their faith. By implication, some believers are already contemplating two opposing views: whether to conform to the world’s standards, which are contrary to God’s, or…
The Oxford English Dictionary and Merriam-Webster Dictionary agree to a certain level in their perspectives on happiness as an emotional state characterised by feeling fulfilled or satisfied. It is also viewed as the state of pleasurable contentment of the mind. Having an understanding of the true meaning of happiness and the need to find happiness…
Interpreting the Bible is very wonderful if we can do it well. There is no better time to discuss like this. Three reasons will be adduced. One is the rate of Biblical ignorance and illiteracy in our generation among both the clergy and the laity. If some are confronted like the Ethiopian Eunuch and asked,…
A set of beliefs is classified as Baptist distinctives. These beliefs are designated using the acronym BAPTISTS. In the coming months, I intend to discuss each of these beliefs to show the thorough biblical foundations and core evangelical nature of the Baptist faith and doctrine. The first letter of the acronym stands for biblical authority,…
In Koine Greek, spot is “spilos”,; a blemish that mars or disfigures the face. It can imply shame or disgrace. In Hebrew, “ketem” is the common word for stain or spot; metaphorically, it stands for sin or shame. Introductions A spot is a blemish, an imperfection, a taint on character or reputation, etc. The Old…
This is the concluding part of the book, and it emphasises the new life patterns to live. Christians are called out of the world to live for Jesus Christ. They are to be Christ’s representatives in the world. Their quality of life should manifest Jesus Christ and point people to Christ. The hymn “Let Others…
A debate about tithing has raged in Nigeria’s media for quite some time. Several people have canvassed positions that painted a negative view of the tithe and tithers. A pastor made a mistake by claiming that a person who does not pay tithe will not go to heaven (a claim he has retracted). Many antagonists…
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rejoice amid the adversary. It takes the grace of God for someone to be able to do this. More often than not, what comes to mind each time we face an adversary is to ask God the reason why such a thing should…
The events of Christ’s second coming culminate in judgment, which is the Great Separation(Matthew 25:31-46). The events that will characterise the separation are raised as questions and answers provided in line with the scriptural text. Matthew 25:31-46 Great Separation of the Second Coming of Jesus 1. When shall the separation be?-Matthew 25:31-32 The great separation…