THE THREE OFFICIALISED SEXUAL SINS ADDRESSED IN GENESIS

CELIBACY Amidst what was ALL GOOD pre-sinning (Genesis chapters 1-2), there was an IT IS NOT GOOD (Genesis 2:18). And what wasn't good was for man to be alone, without a suitable companion. God made Adam one, and God made EVE not STEVE (Genesis 2:22-23) therefore the loneliness that is not good was rectified by … Continue reading THE THREE OFFICIALISED SEXUAL SINS ADDRESSED IN GENESIS →

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF SONG OF SONGS (Part II)

Canonicity Since the canonicity of this book has been largely contested because of its content, allow me to dwell a little bit here on the subject of Bible Canon. To put these matters in perspective, especially the issue of Song of Songs canonicity, we need to address two issues here: the first is what the … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF SONG OF SONGS (Part II) →

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF SONG OF SONGS (Part I)

Notice We are still in the Old Testament section of wisdom writings (Ketuvim) and we now turn to the Song of Songs. This is a book about nothing else but Love. Not love as an abstract idea but love as a practice of life. In this book, I will say all I know about love … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF SONG OF SONGS (Part I) →

WHAT IS SIN?

When we talk of SIN are we talking about a MORAL issue or a POWER entity? I have read a number of books about the subject specifically from sociology, anthropology, theology and philosophy; I have heard and listened to speakers about the topic and all have biased both their understanding and definition of what sin … Continue reading WHAT IS SIN? →

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES (PART II)

Theological Bites It is my understanding that every book of the Bible addresses a particular theological aspect and it is the role of the readers to investigate that theological theme. The book of Ecclesiastes addresses the issue of life. Recently at our fellowship, Peter, the moderator of the Social Talk Social Show asked me what … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES (PART II) →

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES (Part I)

NOTICE The book that we are dealing with comes from the library (Bible) section known as wisdom literature. Ecclesiastes is a wisdom book and it belongs to the group of Job, Psalms, Songs of Songs and Proverbs. In the past introductions of other books of the Bible, I have indicated that the Jews divided their … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES (Part I) →

PENTECOSTAL PASTORS ARE NOT THIEVES: THEY JUST SATISFY APPETITES

Why is it that the people who complain that Pentecostal pastors are stealing finances from their followers are not followers themselves but people outside these camps? How come no church members complain about the wealth of their pastors in contrast to the their own hunger? I have heard no flock that has ganged against their … Continue reading PENTECOSTAL PASTORS ARE NOT THIEVES: THEY JUST SATISFY APPETITES →

THE EULOGIES OF COWARDICE

Recently, a young talented boy died. I knew this boy when he was still a child. I and his parents went to the same church. He grew up to be a talented and jolly boy. He was generally stubborn and very creative and in just a short time, he had become an influence to many … Continue reading THE EULOGIES OF COWARDICE →

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF PROVERBS (Part V)

Theological Bites This is the fifth part of the introduction to the book of Proverbs. When I first attempted an introduction to this book, I have to confess I thought it was a simple task but here I am. In the last presentation, we had begun on the task of looking at Divine Wisdom and … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF PROVERBS (Part V) →

LOVE THE SINNER, HATE THEIR SINNING

Last weekend (April 28, 2019) I was in a supermarket and a certain man kept looking at me. So we started looking at each other with these cynical smiles as we picked what we both had come for. Eventually, we met at the checkout queue and the brother took a bold step to break the … Continue reading LOVE THE SINNER, HATE THEIR SINNING →