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The Uniqueness and Significance of Christmas
Christmas is a holiday that holds great significance for Christians around the world, as it celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God who came to Earth to save humanity from its sins. The stories of Christmas as told in the Bible, specifically in the books of Matthew and Luke, as well as…
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Gratitude as the Basic Christian Disposition
Gratitude and Thanksgiving are not merely social or traditional practices for Christians, but essential elements of living out a faith-centered life. The story of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11–19 reminds us of the importance of expressing gratitude not only for physical healing but also for the spiritual healing that comes from a relationship with…
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The Solution to Spiritual Blindness and Lostness
Spiritual blindness and lostness are devastating to human beings. What is spiritual blindness? Spiritual blindness is a grievous condition experienced by those who do not believe in God, Jesus Christ, and His Word (Romans 2:8; 2 Thessalonians 2:12).1 Sin leads to spiritual blindness because we have fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23).John Piper says, “All human beings…
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Ministry in Challenging Times
The Christian ministry in this age is full of challenges. The philosophers of our age object to the existence of God because of the problem of evil.[1] The Humanists reject the claim that the Bible is the word of God. They are convinced the book was written solely by humans in an ignorant, superstitious, and cruel…
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Greetings & Appreciation!
Greetings & Appreciation!October is pastors’ appreciation month. Appreciation is simply the expression of gratitude. Part of our Christian calling is to be appreciative and have a disposition that expresses it. Apostle Paul, in his theology of salutation, expresses a deep sense of gratitude to certain individuals in Romans 16. Paul salutes men and women who sacrificed a…
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Proclaim!
Peter draws our attention to “The Christ, the Son of the Living God” as the “Living Stone” upon which Ecclesia (the Church) is built (1 Peter 2:4; Exodus 17:6; 1 Cor. 10:4). So, Ecclesia has three important components. First, comprises of a “Holy People” (1 Peter 2:5, 9). We are Holy because we received Mercy from a holy…
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Church on the Rock
In their article “Construction on Rock,” Civil Engineers Online aver, “Building on rock offers many benefits, which include stability, durability, reduced costs, efficient construction, protection from natural disasters, better drainage, lower environmental impact, longevity, fire resistance, and aesthetics. These benefits make rock an ideal foundation material for many types of structures.” In Matthew 16:13–18, Jesus and His disciples…
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Jesus is Calling Sinners
Born and bred in a pastor’s house, my father would hold a morning and evening family devotion almost every day. We had to sing from the hymnal and read a devotional (Abincin Yini, i.e., Food for the Day). My father intended to introduce me and my siblings to God through Jesus Christ and to a life…
FOL Church seeks to enjoy Christ, invite others to enjoy Him, and make Him known among the nations 