ISSUES AND GOSPEL

So Jesus actually died on the cross on a Friday known and referred to by Christians world over as Good Friday? Yes,he died on the cross and that was not a weekend fun.It was a serious heavenly mandate by God that he should take upon himself the sins of mankind.For the Scripture has said that; "Without the shedding of blood there would be no remission of sin". Certainly Jesus was not on a heroic weekend adventure to proof his importance in the world's scheme of things.He was on a mission to accomplish the divine agenda for the redemption of mankind. Adam and Eve had sinned in the beginning and therefore brought about the alienation of mankind from God.To "buy" mankind back to fellowship with God, Jesus had to pay the price with his life on the Cross on that black Friday popularly known by Christians as Good Friday. Good Friday is so regarded because it was on that Friday that the numerous woes of those who will believe was nailed to the Cross.But to J...

Fear is an unpleasant negative reality of life.It confronts both the mighty and the lowly in the face of the numerous challenges that living on planet earth entail.Some overcome fear through willpower, others through the assistance of psychologists who help them to trace the cause of masked fears that lie buried in the soul.Of all known attempts to overcome fear,trust in God is the most reliable and workable answer. David ,the Psalmist, warrior and King in Israel said; " What time I am afraid,I will trust in thee.In God  I will praise his word,in God have I put my trust,I will not fear what flesh can do to me",(Psalm 56:3,4 King James Version). The Psalmist expressed his trust in God when he feared for his life as the Phillistines,his enemies, closed in on him.He had no alternative to trusting God in the circumstance and his trust paid off. The circumstances and challenges of life can be awfully frightening due to things imagined,and nothing feeds the force of fear more than ...

Corona virus has become a house hold word globally and has on its heels much fear that could kill even before the virus hits.In the face of this unseen enemy whose impact could be deadly, faith in God is the only sure way to emotional stability and composure necessary to take the right action. Faith and fear are strong forces and both could be transmitted through one-on-one communication, social media, newspapers and other media.Faith is belief in the possibility of a possible outcome in a situation.Reversely fear is the conclusion that the worse will happen even when there is no reasonable, concrete evidence to warrant such conclusion. Religions all over the world express belief in a supreme being who is able to do all things.That being the case,it does not make sense to allow oneself to be overwhelmed by the fear of being infected by Corona virus. It will be better to entertain the optimistic outlook that this pandemic will fizzle out just as others did in the past.Ebola is a recent ...

Marriage is the union between a man and woman .Its origin is traceable to Genesis 2:18 " And the LORD God said,it is not good for a man to be alone,I will make him an help meet for him". Because of the importance of this institution there are guidelines meant for successful relationship between couples,to ensure the smooth running of society since the home is the bedrock of the society. Wives don't have issues with loving.It is natural with them, except where there are intrinsic conflicts affecting the feeling of love. They don't need help in the area of loving but much help is needed in the area of respect.Majority of women have struggles in the area of respect for their husbands.This could be due to unmet expectations, better earning power, education, social status, family background or plain bad habits picked up from association with other women with similar habits. Women who have struggles with the idea of respect for their husbands may not be consciou...

The Hebrews hold God in great owe,they call him Yahweh  but write YHWH out of deep reference. Who would dare to call him by his name ? Such was their understanding. Truth is that; God is incomprehensible. Philosophers have not understood him,so they can't describe him,and poets recites lines about the Mighty One whose ways are incomprehensible. Job in his time of anguish cried : " O that I might know where to find him".Yet God who approved of his ordeal was with him all along.Job realised that when the "the lines fell in pleasant place" for him. They  call him by name,but,because his silence is eloquent and his voice thunders,to the shaking of proud foundations.They know that " His ways are past finding out". Moses enjoyed extravagant dose of God's love  and thus ,as is human, nursed a sense of entitlement. He said to God; "Show me your face ".God's reply was direct and uncomplimentary - " You cannot see my face and liv...

From generation to generation, the hymns serve Christians everywhere  in the worship of God,the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. By His words, the words of God creation came into being, according to His perfect design. He gave commands that stood. After creation, the benefits of words given form in speech began to serve the purposes of God ,especially in the area of the praise of the Almighty. By magnificent words His praise stood.And hymns remain the way by which worshippers make their praise of God to stand.Take for example the hymn; Ancient & Modern 167.That hymn is the handiwork  of an inspired hymn writer who marshaled magnificent words about creation,God's power,protection and care. Consider the following lines : - " Our Shield and Defender,the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise". - "Thy bountiful care what tongue can recite ? " -  " O measureless Might ,ineffable Love,while angels delight to hymn th...

The Primate - elect of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion),the Rt. Rev. Henry Ndukuba in a hearty chat with Venerable Augustine Azuh of the Diocese of Asaba and Mrs Uche Nwugbana. Picture Speak:

The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) the Most Rev. N. D. Okoh on arrival recently for the Standing Committee at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Asaba. Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi ,Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Asaba, the Rt. Rev. Justus Mogekwu and others were at the Asaba Airport to welcome the Primate and his wife, Nkasiobi. picture speaks

The Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Ifeanyi Okowa on arrival and while  inspecting the Guard of Honour mounted by the Boys Brigade during the last Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Asaba, at Ubulu-Okiti, Delta State. Picture Speaks