It’s A Disgrace For A Man To Wear Long Hair, As It Is For A Woman To Cut Her Hair!

God, in the creation of men and women, gave both sexes unique anatomical, physiological and psychological features, to distinguish the two sexes at a glance. The unique features of each sex is to complement those of the other, inorder to achieve wholeness and oneness when the two come together in marriage. Genesis 2:21 So the

Who Is The Greatest In The Kingdom of God?

Mark 9:33 And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, What were you discussing on the way? Mark 9:34 But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. Mark 9:35 And he sat down and called the twelve.

Christian Women Wearing Trousers Isn’t A Problem: Indecent Dressing Is The Problem!

A lot of conservative Christian groups in Africa frown upon the wearing of trousers by women, and consider the act a direct violation of Scripture and therefore a sin. More liberal Christians however don’t see anything wrong with women wearing trousers. The wearing of trousers by Christian women has thus become a wedge issue that

Must We Scream And Repeat Ourselves Before God Hears Our Prayers?

Prayer meetings in a lot of Christian assemblies have become more like madhouses, with people shouting, screaming, vibrating and convulsing during prayers, all to draw God’s attention. It’s as if God’s ability to hear and answer prayers now depends on how loud people can scream and shout, and how much frenzy they can display. Praying

Christians, Bless Those That Curse You! Bless And Don’t Curse!

Not a few Christian denominations teach their followers to pray “dangerous” prayers aimed at neutralising enemies, by unleashing curses and “Holy Ghost fire” upon those who oppose them. How valid are such prayers in the light of the Gospel? What did Christ and his Apostles teach about the treatment of enemies and people that hate

Comparing Our Modern-Day Speaking In Tongues With Those of Biblical Times

The gift of speaking in an unknown language or tongue was the initial manifestation of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. It caused so much amazement among those who witnessed it, resulting in Peter’s inspired sermon that led to the conversion of thousands. It was a sign that opened the

Understanding Prophecy (Part2)

In the first part of this study, we took an in-depth look at Scripture to examine the calling of prophets, how God speaks to them and uses them, the operation of the prophetic gift, as well as the different categories of prophecies recorded in the Bible. To conclude this study, we will now look at

Understanding Prophecy (Part1)

Prophecy is one of the means by which God speaks to mankind. It is the unveiling of the divine mind to humanity in direct and specific ways. The prophetic spirit is the Spirit of God coming upon anointed men and women for the purpose of making known the mind of God, and helping God’s people

How Were Marriages Conducted In The Bible? What Roles Did The Clergy Play In The Conduct Of Marriages In The Scripture?

Some Christian denominations (especially in Africa) recognise only those marriages contracted in the church and officiated by the clergy as ordained of God. All other forms of marriages contracted outside the church are viewed with suspicion and are considered incomplete, until church wedding is conducted. Thus, people who marry according to accepted traditional rites or

Is The Wearing Of Jewelries A Sin?

There are some Christian churches that believe and teach that the wearing of any form of jewelry is a sin. These ultraconservative groups of believers adopt the position that any artificial thing used to beautify or adorn the body is unnatural and sinful. They thus judge other believers who are more liberal and permissive on