Austen C. Ukachi
25 Aug
We said in our last edition that God communicates his awesomeness to man through his covenants. In God’s covenants, we glimpse his mystery and divine power. A covenant brings several benefits to the covenantee.
17 Aug
“Now when people take an oath, they call on someone greater than themselves to hold them to it. And without any question that oath is binding.
10 Aug
God’s awesomeness is defined as, “his immense power and unmatched attributes.” All through the scriptures, we find the works of God and his footprints display his awesome splendour and majesty. God is awesome because of his unique works. What he did in the past he can repeat today (Psalm 92:5-6). Below are seven reasons God…
3 Aug 2024
In his book, Awesome, Exploring the Nature and Names of Jesus, Dick Eastman wrote that awesome means: “Awe-inspiring; exalted, wonderful, remarkable, extraordinary; magnificent.”
26 Jul 2024
“Awesome GOD" is a biblical expression that appears several times in the scriptures (Nehemiah 1:5; Nehemiah 9:32; Psalm 47:2, and Daniel 9:4). The phrase is used in the Old Testament to describe God or things related to Him. The phrase can be translated in several ways, including being "great" and "awe-inspiring" as in Deut.7:21, “You…
9 Jun 2024
That God is interested in what happens in the nations is beyond questions. After all, He is sovereign! The nations are the scoreboard for understanding the end-time prophecies and the display of God’s mighty acts.
26 May 2024
Habakkuk, as a burden bearer, agonised in prayer about the violence, injustice, strife, plundering, and wickedness that was prevalent in his day. God’s response to his unceasing prayers was: “look around to the nations….”
19 May 2024
The Kingdom of God — sometimes called the “Kingdom of Heaven”—was the primary message Jesus proclaimed and taught throughout His earthly ministry, and a careful reading of the four gospels reveals this.
5 May 2024
According to Luke 7:1-10, some elders of the Jews came to Jesus, pleading with him to come and heal the Centurion’s servant. They pleaded with Jesus that the one for whom He should extend this favour “was deserving.”
28 Apr 2024
Worship deservedly belongs to our God alone. His pedigree, sacrifices and accomplishments make Him worthy of our worship and praise.
14 Apr 2024
The unfavourable conditions of life are the best times to testify about Christ. The gospel of Christ is the best antidote in times of human misery. The light of the gospel shines brightest in times of adversity and pitched darkness.
7 Apr 2024
Paul, before his death and departure charged Timothy to preach the word, “to be ready in season and out of season.” Other translations of this text elucidate the importance of being committed and consistent in preaching the gospel.
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