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Publications by Ebenezer Foster-Nyarko
Article · June 24, 2026
A Biblical Perspective on the Rapture – Part II
In the previous article, we established that Jesus’ second coming will not be secret, and that genuine believers cannot miss the rapture, based solely on the assurance of salvation that Jesus promises, not on the believer’s recent or historic spiritual performance. In this article, we delve into the sequence of events that attend Christ’s second […]
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Article · June 17, 2026
A Biblical Perspective on the Rapture
A few weeks ago, Donnie McClurkin—a world-renowned gospel musician—shared a post on his Facebook describing a dream in which the rapture had taken place. In the dream, Donnie recounts attending a gospel concert where a fan requests a photo. Mid-pose, the photographer suddenly vanishes; the camera drops to the ground with no one holding it. […]
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Article · May 25, 2026
A Biblical Review of ‘This Year’ by Joe Mettle
At the turn of the year, we published several articles§ cautioning against the recycled prophecies routinely dispensed by popular figures in the charismatic Christian world—grand promises of unbroken prosperity, wealth, and health, presented as definitive ‘words’ from God. This has become an annual ritual: congregations are assured of a life entirely free from suffering, illness, […]
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Article · May 8, 2026
Learning to Pray Like Paul — Part II
Growing up, I heard countless stories of people being afflicted by curses, strange illnesses, or misfortunes — even death — brought upon them by local deities invoked by their enemies. Although I did not encounter these things first-hand, I have seen on national television juju men struck with machetes yet remaining unharmed, or handling fire […]
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Article · April 27, 2026
Learning to Pray Like Paul
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. […]
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Article · January 13, 2026
Are New Year’s Declarations Biblical?
It has become commonplace for church leaders to issue sweeping ‘declarations’ about what their congregants should expect in the coming year—often rebadged from previous years. This usually happens at the 31st December watchnight services—or at least that’s what they used to be called. Nowadays, they are called ‘Crossover’ (or even ‘Passover’) services. The implication is […]
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Article · April 30, 2025
Upheld by God’s Right Hand
My Soul Clings to You, Your Right Hand Upholds Me (Psalm 63:8) In Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers, Dane Ortlund shares a tender moment with his two-year-old son Benjamin at a swimming pool: When my two-year-old Benjamin begins to wade into the gentle slope of the zero-entry swimming pool […]
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Article · April 12, 2025
Father of Mercies and God of All Comfort
This letter serves as an encouragement for us when we face hardships—whether afflictions, sickness, or painful loss—reminding us that we are not alone. Believers before us have endured similar trials, and even now, Christians around the world are experiencing the same kinds of suffering.
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Article · July 30, 2024
Preserved by Providence
The Providence of God is often used as a shorthand for “If God permits”. But what do we mean by these terms? I fear there is much mental haziness and confusion at this point in the Christian landscape. Defining Providence The 27th article of the Heidelberg Catechism defines God’s Providence as: “…his almighty and ever […]
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Article · April 20, 2024
You Are Not Super-Human (Response to the ‘We Are Gods’ Theology: Part III)
In two previous articles, we examined a few of the claims of the ‘New Creature’/ ‘We are Gods’ theology, which falls under the bigger umbrella of the ‘Word of Faith’ movement. First, that God created humans as gods. The assertion is that being made in God’s image means we share His divine nature. Those who […]
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Article · April 13, 2024
Surprised by Reading
Each New Year, Nick Roark, a blogger I follow, publishes a list of the best books he read the previous year. This list comprises 24 books, with snippets of what he gleaned from each, and an additional section of 12 books he plans to read in the future. Reading his recommendations and insights on books […]
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Article · April 5, 2024
Boasting in the Cross
14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world … 17 From now on let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. (Galatians 6:14, 17) Paul’s great aim […]
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Article · October 18, 2023
A Reminder of the Marvel of God’s Lavish Grace
7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and […]
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Article · October 6, 2023
Handling the Word Rightly: Philippians 2:12
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,” Philippians 2:12. At first glance, the opening verse may lead some to believe that Paul is emphasising salvation through works. If taken at face value, this […]
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Article · July 21, 2023
On The Regenerating Work of the Spirit
Introduction The concept of regeneration holds a significant place in Christian theology, representing a profound change that occurs within the soul of a believer. While the term ‘regeneration’ is used explicitly only in Titus 3:5, there are other related terms found throughout Scripture that convey the idea of ‘being born again’ or ‘begetting anew’ (John […]
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Article · June 24, 2023
The Breadth, Depth, and Height of God’s Love
“That you … may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.” Ephesians 3:17-19. As we saw in the first post, the Apostle Paul’s prayer for believers in Ephesians 3:18 prompts us to comprehend the […]
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Article · June 20, 2023
The Length of God’s Love
“That you … may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge.” Ephesians 3:17-19. In today’s world, the concept of love is as varied as the people who experience it. Notably, human love can often […]
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Article · March 1, 2023
Behold the Lamb of God! (Part 3)
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29. We pick up our study of John’s testimony about Jesus in John 1:29-34 from where we left off in the previous article, having considered how the historical and prophetic teaching […]
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Article · February 27, 2023
Behold The Lamb of God! (Part 2)
In the previous article, we noted from John 1:29-34 how John the Baptist turned an inquiry about himself into one of the most potent witnesses about Jesus in holy writ. In this sequel, we will attempt to unpack what John means by referring to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin […]
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Article · February 24, 2023
Behold The Lamb of God! (Part 1)
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29. The year was 2019. The month was November, the day, the 6th. The venue: Our first-born son, Ekow’s primary school, and the occasion, parents’ evening. Nothing could have prepared me for what […]
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Article · February 15, 2023
Where Do I Fit in God’s Big Picture (Part 3)
The real question a disciple of Jesus must answer is not, ‘Will I have influence in my lifetime?’ but ‘What will I do with the influence I have?
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Article · February 14, 2023
Where Do I Fit in God’s Big Picture? (Part 2)
In the previous post, we saw from Ephesians 1:3-10 how God’s grand design and purpose in choosing us before the foundation of the world is to bring us into His family: “he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will” (verse 5). Because of Christ’s work […]
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Article · February 10, 2023
Where Do I Fit in God’s Big Picture? (Part 1)
The story is told of a man who on his hospital bed, called his wife and three children to his bedside to give them his last wishes. “To you, my darling wife, I leave that big hotel on Kairaba Road (imagine a 13-floor hotel)”. The wife burst into uncontrollable tears. Turning to his eldest son, […]
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Article · February 7, 2023
Is Our Fixation On Miracles Biblical?
And Simon and those who were with him searched for him, and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.” And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.” Mark 1:36-38 In God’s providence, he gave us four […]
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Article · January 28, 2023
Grass For My Sheep Over Conscience
And Lot lifted up his eyes and saw that the Jordan Valley was well watered everywhere like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, in the direction of Zoar. (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.) So Lot chose for himself all the Jordan Valley, and Lot journeyed east. Thus […]
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Article · January 27, 2023
Book Review: Journey Into God’s Word – The Interpretive Journey
If you’re like me, you’ve not heard many sermons on interpreting the Bible accurately – I can’t recall a single one in all my years of church attendance. Every Christian is expected to be a student of the Bible, yet we are not taught how to approach our study of God’s Word. Somehow, it is […]
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Article · January 24, 2023
Half The Money: Going Past The Hypocrites’ Prayer
The story is told of two brothers who were sent by their mother to purchase a few items from a nearby shop. In their playfulness, they lost the money on the way. Immediately the older brother remembered how their mother used to speak about God being a prayer answering God. So, he suggested they pray […]
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Article · January 23, 2023
Spiritual Aerobics: Don’t Hold Your Breath; Breathe!
Exercises! You either love them or loathe them. Regardless of where your emotions lie when the subject is mentioned, we all agree that they are good for us. That is if we want to be healthy and fit! For some time now, my family has adopted the practice of going on a 3 – 5 kilometres […]
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Article · January 19, 2023
Following In The Footsteps Of Uriah: An Unsung Hero Of The Faith
The New York Times newspaper of February 12, 1979 carried a headline article which read: “A 4‐year‐old Brooklyn boy who fell from a seventh‐floor window on February 2, apparently while trying to “fly like Superman,” died of his injuries early yesterday at Kings County Hospital. A few days before, his father had taken him to […]
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Bible Study · January 18, 2023
What To Bring To a Bible Study And What To Leave Behind
We love our action heroes. Growing up, my siblings and I loved the “Journey to the West” adventure series. A few times, we feigned illness just to skip church and watch the weekly episodes. Diabolically, the weekly series streamed on Ghana Television was moved from its previous week-day slot to Sunday mornings at 11 am! The Monkey […]
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Article · December 29, 2022
WITHOUT EXCUSE!
From the very name, Christ-mas, to the nativity scene—the traditional symbol of Christmas—to the carols we sing during this time, we are consistently reminded that Bethlehem’s babe was no ordinary child.
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Article · December 28, 2022
WHAT DO YOU KNOW? (CHRISTMAS QUIZ ANSWERS)
I am keen to know how you got along with yesterday’s Christmas quiz! Here are the solutions as promised. The answers follow the same order as the questions. Grab a piece of paper and a pen, and let’s get cracking! Answers 1. True. I’m sure he may have said something, but there is no record […]
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Article · December 28, 2022
WHAT DO YOU KNOW? (CHRISTMAS QUIZ)
How well do you know the Christmas narrative? Here’s a short quiz to refresh your knowledge of what the Bible says versus what we might have picked up from tradition (or the movies!).
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Article · May 7, 2019
In Response To The “We Are Gods” Theology: Part 2: Are You A Spirit?
In the previous article, we examined the first significant claim of “New Creation” teachers who hold that believers are gods. Namely, the wrong interpretation of the creation account. We saw that there is no basis whatsoever from Genesis 1&2 that God created man as a god. False teachers have always made too much of the […]
Read publication →Article · April 29, 2019
In Response To The “We Are Gods” Theology: Part I: Are You A Spirit?
There is a “New Creation” teaching that is gaining popularity in mainstream Christianity in Africa today which claims that we are “Gods” (yes, capital G). Among many claims to this absurd assertion, there are two that seem to me to stand out as the root. First, the belief that God is Spirit, and therefore His […]
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Article · February 25, 2019
Warning Signs of Bewitchment II
In the previous article, we considered three signs that could indicate that a Church is veering off the track of sound doctrine. In this concluding part, we discuss three more warning signs we are heading down the path of bewitchment. Dear Christian, Watch it if, The Pastor and Elders Avoid the Doctrine of Christian Suffering […]
Read publication →Article · February 18, 2019
Warning Signs of Bewitchment
The central theme of God’s Word is His Son, from Genesis to Revelation. You cannot preach the Bible and ignore Him. Every preacher who is worth his salt needs to center his exposition of Scriptures on Christ. Because if you claim to have a ‘revelation’ from the Bible, but you don’t have Christ at the center of your messages, then you have lighted upon another thing, not the revelation of God, and you may well write your own Bible.
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Article · January 28, 2019
Help For The Downhearted
Christian, your sins are not good enough reason for dejection and misery—Christ has borne them on the cross of Calvary, and His blood continuously cleanses us from all unrighteousness. Confess your sins to God and move forward in the assurance of His forgiveness.
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Article · December 28, 2018
New Year’s Eve Vigil Services: Auspicious Moments or Gospel Merchandise?
New Year’s Eve. Growing up, this was the one day when Church meetings were full to overflowing. The services started at about 9pm, and were intended to last till just after midnight when we had been ushered into the New Year. Occasional church-goers would make it a point to not miss this one ceremony. It […]
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Article · December 25, 2018
Five Interesting Facts About Christmas
As a Christmas present to you, here are five interesting facts about Christmas that may come in handy in your various conversations around Christmas.
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Article · December 21, 2018
True Love’s 12 Gifts at Christmas
Christmas reminds us that the real value of love\’s most precious gift is not in money. The Saviour of the world does not require precious sacrifices or expensive gifts from us; He is after our hearts.
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Article · December 16, 2018
Ding Dong Merry Christmas
Christmas carols are just like any other songs Christians sing in worship of our God, they are sacrifices of worship and praise. So, whether writing, singing or listening to them, we must do so with one object in mind, to glorify God!
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The Surprising Plot of Christmas
Christmas is a reminder of God’s offer of forgiveness in Christ Jesus. He calls one, and He calls all.
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Article · November 30, 2018
Why You Can Trust The Bible
The Bible asserts and claims to be the very word of God. In 2Tim. 3:16 the Bible testifies of itself to be inspired by God. “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.” In other words, every word of what we call Scripture […]
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Article · October 3, 2018
On Infants, Heaven and Original Sin Part III
In the final part of this article series, we consider the teaching on what is termed as the age of responsibility and its application to our subject of discussion. The age of accountability It is not as if children don’t sin. Much as we would love to deny it, we see quite early in the […]
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Article · October 1, 2018
On Infants, Heaven and Original Sin Part II
In the previous article, we considered some oppositions to infants who die in their infancy going to heaven, proposed the contrary view, and set out to resolve the bottlenecks from the Biblical standpoint. We begin part II of this series by considering Adam’s sin and its effect on his posterity. Adam’s sin The relevant passage […]
Read publication →Article · September 29, 2018
On Infants, Heaven and Original Sin Part I
The subject of whether infants who die in their infancy will go to heaven is one that is rarely taught from our pulpits. Albeit, it is one of much interest in theological circles across faiths. This three-part article attempts to consider what the Bible teaches on the subject. Immediate Oppositions The immediate opposition to infants […]
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Article · February 21, 2018
A COVENANT WITH THE EYE
In a place where I used to work few years back, there was a seller of DVDs who came by weekly to sell his wares to some of my colleagues. On one occasion, he brought along some “blue films”. I was with a senior colleague in our staff common room. He asked if I would […]
Read publication →Article · January 8, 2018
Take Up Your Bible And Read
“Tolle, lege! Tolle, lege!” (“Take up and read; take up and read”). These are the words of St. Augustine recounting his conversion in his most popular work, Confessions, where, in a state of weeping and brokenness of heart, he hears a voice echoing from the neighbouring house to pick up his Bible and read. Augustine would […]
Read publication →Article · December 25, 2017
Is This All There Is To Christmas?
The excitement is almost palpable. One can’t help but notice the jolly faces and the height of expectation as Christmas approaches. Christmas lights went up as early as mid-November where I live. Streets are sparkling when you go out at night. Christmas music everywhere. The line-up of entertainment activities is endless—from festive foods, to customised […]
Read publication →Article · December 7, 2017
How Not To Preach The Gospel
Recently, I read an online article on a Facebook contact’s wall with a captivating title, “How to Preach the Gospel: The ‘Blessing’ Outreach.” I was exhilarated as I opened to read. But was disappointed. In the article, the author sought to provide some tips for effective evangelism. In summary, the article suggested that for effective […]
Read publication →Article · September 27, 2017
Fake vs Genuine Conversion II
In the previous article, we established that not all conversions are genuine — not all that glitters is gold. In this second part, we will go on to see the permanent characteristics of genuine conversion as we can glean from Scriptures. Counterfeit Conversions In dealing with non-genuine conversions, one can distinguish between two kinds: temporal […]
Read publication →Article · September 22, 2017
Fake vs Genuine Conversion
In the recent past, in the Gambia, there was a big stir among many in Christian circles when a former clergy man announced his conversion to Islam on a national platform. This event doubtless re-ignited the age-old discussion, “does once saved mean forever saved?” – otherwise known in theology as the perseverance of the saints. […]
Read publication →Article · August 29, 2017
Praise: Four Lessons From Paul
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, (Ephesians 1:3) The text above is the first of twelve verses – one long, elegant sentence in the Greek – within which Paul the apostle praises God for blessing the Ephesian […]
Read publication →Article · July 31, 2017
The Resurrection: Hoax or Historical?
On the 9th of April, 2017, BBC News carried an interesting news article of a survey they commissioned. The headline reads: “Resurrection did not happen, say quarter of Christians”. The survey claims that “A quarter of people who describe themselves as Christians in Great Britain do not believe in the resurrection of Jesus.”¹ Responding, Reverend […]
Read publication →Article · April 12, 2017
Inspite Of Me
Consider my first parents, Adam and Eve. Created perfect, and in the image of God. God’s communion to enjoy in the eve; In perfect peace and accord. Along comes the Tempter Foolishly, the fall. They hide from their maker: But He draws near, in spite, He provided a way out of it all. I was […]
Read publication →Article · March 20, 2017
Chosen, So What?
The preaching of God’s grace in election has frequently been associated with antinomianism –the belief that those who are saved by grace through faith are released from the obligation of obeying the moral law. This is not new – there were some who misconstrued Apostle Paul’s teaching of Grace as a license to continue in […]
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Article · February 11, 2017
Elected Unto Eternal Life
The biblical doctrine of election is arguably one of the most controversial doctrines in holy writ. Yet it is one of the doctrines Paul lays down soon after his preliminary remarks to the Ephesians. While some avoid it altogether, others have a problem “accepting” it, appealing to reasons such as it being unfair, or inconsistent […]
Read publication →Article · January 26, 2017
Spiritual Blessings in Heavenly Places
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, (Ephesians 1:3). I once heard a preacher remark on the opening verse to his congregants, “Your mansion you’ve been waiting for is in the heavenly places. You simply have to pull […]
Read publication →Article · August 24, 2016
The Blessing Of Abraham
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us – for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles , so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.” […]
Read publication →Article · July 11, 2016
Christianity or Superstition?
It has become common phenomenon recently. Pictures of preachers or handkerchiefs from them or better still ‘holy water’ or anointing oil they have “blessed” are sold at exorbitant prices to congregants with the assertion that purchasing such items constitutes an act of faith. The believers in these “anointed” items consequently keep them close to their […]
Read publication →Article · June 25, 2016
This Body of Sin
You may have heard of the teaching by some today that sin has been eliminated from the believer’s life as a result of the redemptive work of Christ on the cross of Calvary. These hold that believers have no need to confess their sins (even when they do sin). To such, sanctification is merely a […]
Read publication →Article · May 19, 2016
Wrestling With Sin
Psalms 51 You might have read or heard of the infamous story of David and Bathesheba. David committed adultery with Bathsheba, and as if that was not enough, he had her husband killed at the war front! He has shed innocent blood in an attempt to cover up his adulterous sin. For a while it appeared […]
Read publication →Article · May 2, 2016
Faith and Love: Proofs of New Life
For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,” (Ephesians 1:15-16). If you are asked to name two attributes that best describe a Christian, what would it be? What […]
Read publication →Article · March 28, 2016
Jesus Paid It All
Romans 10:3-9 Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. ~ Elvina M. Hall; 1865 Imagine this scenario with me. A man who owes the creditors a huge sum of money is dragged before the court. He admits that even if all his […]
Read publication →Article · March 23, 2016
Faithful Preaching: Christ and Him Crucified
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 If the preaching of the Gospel is to have any effect in the lives of its hearers, it needs to come in power, in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. In our opening verses, the apostle lets us in on the reason the call of the Gospel is effectual in those […]
Read publication →Article · February 23, 2016
Six Things You Must Know About Pornography
Most Christians would not like to talk about it. However, in an age of information where every imaginable information is available at the click of a button, you might have come into contact with pornography in one shape or form in your life. The truth is that nudity is no longer a hushed subject in […]
Read publication →Article · February 15, 2016
To Tithe or Not To Tithe?
There are many ordinances and practices under the Old Testament Law for which we’ll often ask whether they are relevant or mandatory to the Christian or not? Tithing is one of such. Some modern day Christians remark that we have said goodbye to the law because we are under Grace. They take John 1:17 as […]
Read publication →Article · February 10, 2016
Joseph: An Example For Faithful Christian Living
You probably might have heard or read the story of Joseph. It is one that holds great lessons for God’s people of all time. In Genesis 39:2-3, there is a quiet fascinating description of Joseph’s relationship with his master: His master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord caused all that […]
Read publication →Article · January 25, 2016
Zeal Is Not Enough
For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge (Romans 10:2). The story is told of a highly skilled and talented craftsman who was invited to partake in an exhibition of wares. A very handsome prize was at stake for the best craft on the day. Enthusiastic, […]
Read publication →Article · January 8, 2016
Witnessing To Loved Ones
Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved.” Romans 10:1 If there was ever a man who had reason to be bitter against his kinsmen, it was Paul. Without a doubt, his very kinsmen constituted the biggest opponents to his evangelistic ministry. Many times in the book […]
Read publication →Article · January 3, 2016
Saviour, Redeemer and Lord
Looking back over my life with each passing year, I fall on my knees in prayer. My heart welling up with praise to God; My Saviour, my redeemer, my Lord! Lost in the dungeons of sin; You called me. Bound in the shackles of death; You saved me. Sold in slavery to Satan; You saved me! […]
Read publication →Article · December 31, 2015
Transiting 2015: The Bigger Picture
Today is 31st December, 2015 and in a few hours, 2015 will come to a close ushering in a new year 2016. For many, today is the day they are most pious; as they reflect over the passing year and frantically prepare themselves to enter the New Year with new resolve. I know people who […]
Read publication →Article · December 26, 2015
The Baby Who Is King
Is there a thing as a child who was born old? That certainly is an outright biological anomaly and a sheer impossibility! But the Bible will have us know that, Jesus, whose birth we are celebrating, the helpless baby born in a manger in Bethlehem some 2000 years ago, existed before the foundation of the […]
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