David O. Oyedepo’s “Dynamics of Holiness” is a compelling exploration of the concept of holiness within the context of Christian faith. Oyedepo, a prominent pastor and founder of the Living Faith Church, uses the book to elucidate his understanding of holiness, its significance, and its impact on a believer’s life. This critique examines the strengths…
Almost all the Bible Books, especially the Old Testament, explain the notion of God’s sovereignity which is concerned with illness and health. This embodies the belief that God has supreme authority and sovereignty over every aspect of existence, comprising human health and disease. This notion is explained in the biblical perspective on God’s sovereignty in…
God’s Word says, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one’ (Deuteronomy 6:4). Jesus teaches His disciples in Matthew 28:19, ‘Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’. The Trinity doctrine comes from the truth, saying…
The book of Revelation, as Ambrose Bierce humorously noted, is “a renowned text in which St. John the Divine concealed all that he understood. The unveiling is performed by the commentators, who possess little knowledge.” Additionally, G. K. Chesterton remarked, “Although St. John the Evangelist witnessed many bizarre creatures in his vision, he encountered no…
Suicide occurs when a person kills him or herself, s/he is said to have committed suicide. If a person tries to kill themselves, then that person has attempted suicide. Meanwhile, the suicidal act is a sin. How can one identify individuals who may be suicidal? Individuals who are suicidal exhibit certain signs. Nevertheless, many people…
Gary S. Maxey’s The Thessalonians’ Road: Sanctification Made Plain is a pastoral and biblical exposition of sanctification as taught in Paul’s letters to the Thessalonian church, especially 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Gary S. Maxey’s “You Will Receive Power” (2026) is a compelling exploration of the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers to fulfil…
Biblical holiness is a fundamental tenet of the Christian faith, representing the moral and spiritual purity that God expects from His followers. The call to holiness is both profound and pervasive in Scripture, urging believers to live lives that reflect the nature and character of God. For members of the New Testament Christian Mission (NTCM),…
In a small village, there was a beautiful garden called the Friendship Garden. It was filled with flowers of all colours—red, yellow, pink, white, and purple. A little boy named Flourish visited the garden with his grandmother one day. He loved the colourful flowers and asked his grandmother, “Grandma, do you think the red flowers…
Policy Development is the process of formulating guiding principles, rules, and regulations that direct the operations of an institution. Accreditation: The formal recognition granted to an educational institution or program after evaluation to ensure it meets established standards. In Christian higher education, policy and accreditation are critical for academic credibility, institutional sustainability, and faithfulness to…
It’s popular in some circles to think of Gen 2 as a second, somewhat contradictory account of human and God’s creation. In fact, Gen 2 employs a common literary device. Background is sketched first, and then one feature is highlighted with additional details. A chorus sings, then one singer steps forward into the spotlight. A…