Theological Education in the Light of 2 Timothy 3:10-17: An Evaluation of Pastoral Ministry in Nigeria
God’s calling of humankind for the work of the ministry is as old as the beginning of the world, but God does not call a man without a period of training known today as theological education. Unfortunately, these days, there is an emergence of anti-intellectualism in the pastoral ministry, where many pastors go into ministry without a basic token of theological training. Also, many seminarians attend the seminary for formality purposes, just to acquire a certificate for their licensi...
ACTS 10:34-48: AN EXEGETICAL EXPOSITION WITH APPLICATION ON THE THEME, "GOD RESPECTS NO MAN.
Today, people lament over the evils in the society and the prominent among them is partiality. Many times, it is seen where what rightfully belongs to someone is given out to another. The most annoying part of it is when the receiver is one who is even better off compared to the marginalized. In such occasions, the marginalized find it hard to talk because his/her father, brother, uncle, friend or any other relative is not in the helm of affairs. The oppressed has no other option than to sw...
Reigning in Life Through Christ: A Study on Romans 5:12-17 AND ITS APPLICATION
BACKGROUND The letter to the Romans is considered to be among the chief pillars of the New Testament because it contains the purest gospel. It was written at a turning point of Apostle Pauls ministry as his last will and testament (Dowle 112). The keyword for Romans is Righteousness, and this righteousness is the power that God exercises, which is his saving power (Kenyon 41, Quarles 1378). The central theme of the book as concerns chapter 5 where we took our text is believers union with Ch...
The Consequences of Premarital Sex in Genesis 34:1-5, 25-31 and its implications to Curbing Sexual Immorality among the Youth of Arochukwu Presbytery
This research is titled, “The Consequences of Premarital Sex in Genesis 34:1-5, 25-31 and its implications to Curbing Sexual Immorality among the Youth of Arochukwu Presbytery.” Although, God designed humanity to be “a sexual being” sexual activities are placed within the context of holiness and faithfulness, as God stipulates diverse rules which regulate every sexual activity ensuring that all sexual activities are appropriated in accordance to God’s decretal will. Unfortunately, a...
ISAIAH 60:1-3: AN EXEGETICAL EXPOSITION WITH APPLICATION ON THE THEME 'ARISE AND SHINE'
Prophet Isaiah lived during the trouble time in the history of Judah. He also witnessed, from Judah, the destruction of Israel and their captivity by the Assyrians (McCain 299). Isaiah’s prophecy was primarily directed to Judah and Jerusalem, though there were prophecies to many of the surrounding nations as well. He prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah, Jothan, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. During the reigns of these kings, there was wealth and prosperity in the kingdom, resulting a corresponding ...
Theological Education in the Light of 2 Timothy 3:10-17: A Necessity for Successful Pastoral Ministry in the 21st Century
God’s calling of humankind for the work of the ministry is as old as the beginning of the world; but God does not call a man without a period of training known today as theological education. Unfortunately, these days, there is an emergence of anti-intellectualism in the pastoral ministry, where many pastors go into ministry without basic token of theological training. Also, many seminarians attend the seminary for formality purposes, just to acquire certificate for their licensing and ordi...
Postgraduate
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State
June 2023 to Present