Meaning of confession Confession falls in two categories in scripture. First, it is showing remorse for wrongs done and asking for pardon or forgiveness. Second, it means making a statement of fact of truth whether positive or negative. The fact of truth does not change irrespective of our opinions of Read more
From scripture, children reflect the character of the kingdom of heaven. We often gloss over their unique character which God has through them made available for our redemption and reform. We have prayerfully set out for our study some of the primary characters of children which we require in our Read more
There are many references in the bible where Jesus demonstrated his love for children. To Jesus, children play a very important role in the scheme of our relationship with God. By biblical references, we are made to know the nature of the relationship children have with the kingdom of heaven Read more
The increase in knowledge, enhancement of political culture, and the principles of rights have begun to confront scripture. Many societies have a bill of rights the denial of which is actionable. These rights are sometimes not grounded in scripture hence they deviate from God’s purpose or words. As God’s children, Read more
The clothes and garments we wear reflect our inner person. However many opine that we must rather focus on the heart rather than our outward appearances. While this thought may be true, it is equally biblically helpful if we will be cautious not to let our appearances be offensive against Read more
This is one of the disagreements between people of faith based on what is found in Deuteronomy 22: 5 which states that a woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment; for whoever does these things is an abomination Read more
In Ezra 10: 11-12 the people of Israel confessed their sins and separated from the people of the land, and from their strange wives and children. This is not a panacea to vacate or neglect parental responsibility. Men of God as in the days of Ezra played active roles in Read more
In the book of Ezra, it is apparent that Israel lived in fear because of surrounding countries. It was also the fact that any disobedience to God would result in their destruction or enslavement from their rivals. Israel was therefore in a dilemma. They rather sought the face of God Read more
Every charge or duty which God imposes on us comes with a divine blessing usually beyond man’s comprehension or imagination. God may give us the assignment in circumstances which may sound impossible or unreasonable by human assessment. Each assignment from God comes with grace to surmount any challenges that may Read more
Whenever God instructs us, he accompanies it with divine blessings. It is thus unthinkable why we sometimes deride God and refuse to obey his words. God’s words are for our good and not for evil. Whenever God wants to bless us, he gives us a charge to test our obedience Read more