Emeritus Prof. Mercy Olumide
7 Apr
Does this mean only Christians do good? Of course not – many people do good to others. On a relative scale, many are moral, kind and law-abiding.
17 Mar
Undiscouraged and undefeated, Paul wrote powerful letters of encouragement from prison. Paul did not ask the Ephesians to pray for his chains to be removed, but for him to continue to speak fearlessly for Christ.
18 Feb
Prayer is the language of God. Prayer is our approach to God. Prayer is a conversation with God, especially His covenant partners. Prayer is the vital link between God and us.
28 Jan
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us.” (2 Cor 4:7)
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7 Jan
All our abilities should be used in serving others; none are for our own exclusive enjoyment. Peter mentions speaking and serving, while Paul lists these and other abilities in Roman 12:6-8; 1 Corth 12:8-11; Eph 4:11.
31 Dec
Ironically, Job’s repentance was not the kind called for by his friends. He did not ask for forgiveness for committing secret sins, but for questioning God’s sovereignty and justice.
17 Dec
ISAIAH also predicted that Jerusalem would fall more than 100 years before it happened (586 B.C.) and that the temple would be rebuilt about 200 years before it happened. It is clear these prophecies came from a God Who knows the future.
19 Nov
By reading God’s word and constantly learning from it, we will gain the wisdom to perceive God’s direction for our lives.
29 Oct
A “ROOT of bitterness” comes when we allow disappointment to grow into resentment, or when we nurse grudges over past hurts. Bitterness brings with it jealousy, dissension and immorality. When the Holy Spirit fills us; He heals the hurt that causes bitterness.
15 Oct 2023
“I am with you.” Jesus promised that His presence and authority would be with all believers who go forth to “teach all nations.”
24 Sep 2023
WE must be careful never to conclude that God is bound to furnish material prosperity to everyone who follows these conditions. Such general principles do not absolutely guarantee prosperity, because they are subject to God’s higher choices for each of us and sometimes God allows us to undergo suffering and adversity.
20 Aug 2023
God does not desire to send any of His human creation there (2Pet 3:9). Those who at the end will go to hell do so because they have resisted God's grace and rejected His provision of salvation (Rom 1:16—2:10)“…. the lake of fire. This is the second death,”(Rev 20:14).
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