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 Fellowship: Meaning and Etymology. Dr. Benson Omole. Introduction. The practice of fellowship is central to Christian life, worship, spiritual growth, and church unity. True fellowship is not merely social interaction among fellow Christians, but a spiritual sharing grounded in relationship with God, and among believers as revealed in the Bible. Understanding fellowship requires examining: a. The linguistic origin of the term. b. Its biblical usage. c. Its spiritual implications for Christian living. 1. Etymology of the Word Fellowship. A. English Origin: The English word Fellowship comes from two root words: a. Fellow – meaning partner, companion, or participant in a shared relationship b. Ship – meaning condition, state, or quality Meaning Fellowship: The state of shared partnership, mutual participation, or communion, relationship. B. Greek Biblical Root Word. The primary New Testament word translated as fellowship is: Koinonia (κοινωνία). Meaning of Koinonia: Part...

Religion and State Power: A Comparative Study of Islam and Christianity Dr. Benson Omole. Introduction. The interaction between religion and political authority has significantly shaped world history, governance systems, and cultural development. Among the major global religions, Islam and Christianity have exercised profound influence on state formation, political legitimacy, and societal structures. While both traditions began as religious movements centered on divine revelation, their historical relationships with political power evolved differently. This lecture presents a comparative academic examination of Islam and Christianity in relation to state authority, exploring their origins, theological frameworks, historical developments, and modern political expressions. A. Foundational Origins and Early Political Contexts Islam: Religious and Political Formation. Islam originated in the 7th century under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad in Arabia. Unlike many religious ...

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. Dr. Benson Omole. The resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is a cornerstone of our faith, it stands at the very heart of the Christian faith. Scripture presents the resurrection not only as a miracle, but as the foundation of salvation, hope, and Christian living. Here are key biblical benefits, implications and importance of His resurrection: 1. Proof of Jesus' divinity:  Romans 1:4, "and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead."   The resurrection validates Christ’s divine identity and authority. 2. Validation of Jesus' teachings:   John 2:19-22, Jesus predicted his resurrection, validating his claims. He actually died at the Cross, and He actually resurrected from the grave, according to His word, and promise. 3. Hope for believers' resurrection:    1 Corinthians 15:20-22, "But in fact Christ has been raised f...

TOUJOURS SUR VALENTINE. Dr. Benson Omole. Le monde entier célèbre la Saint-Valentin tous les 14 jours de février. De nombreux chrétiens ne sont pas à l'aise avec la signification évasive et détournée de la célébration de la Saint-Valentin. À ce jour, il n'existe aucune historicité définie concernant un Saint Valentin. Tout ce qui le concernait était enveloppé d'une quasi-vérité et de rumeurs. La théologie de Saint-Valentin ne pouvait pas garantir la vie éternelle. Lorsque les chrétiens entendent de nombreuses personnes parler d'observation de la Saint-Valentin ou de l'amour, nous avons rapidement du mal à équilibrer le véritable amour chrétien (comme il est commandé dans la Bible) avec certaines des pressions et des excès terrestres souvent liés à la célébration de ce genre d'amour. Certains appellent ces tensions les réalités maléfiques de notre époque. Cela ne signifie pas qu'elles sont bonnes, mais que ce sont les véritables défis qui se posen...

STILL ON VALENTINE. Dr. Benson Omole. The whole world celebrates Valentine's Day every 14th day, of February.  Many Christians are not comfortable with the evasive, and sidestepped meaning of the Valentine Day celebration. As of today, there is no definite historicity about a Saint Valentine. All about him were shrouded in near-truth, and hear-says. Saint Valentine's theology could not quarantee eternal salvation. When Christians hear many people talking about observing Valentine's Day or Love, we quickly wrestle with balancing genuine Christian love ( as commanded in the Bible) with some of the worldly pressures and excesses often tied to the celebration of this kind of Love. Some call these tensions “the evil realities of our time”—not meaning that they are good, but meaning that they are the real challenges warring against our souls.  Christians must wisely navigate if they choose to abstain from this unwholesome affection. Let’s look at some of these implica...

"Husbands, love your wives,..." Dr. Benson Omole. The Bible, in Ephesians 5:20–33, teaches on marriage relationships, emphasizing the deep unity that must exist between a husband and his wife.  Parallel was drawn between a Christian marriage, and the relationship between Christ and His church. Twice, the Holy Spirit enjoined husbands to, “Love your wives as your own body” (see verses 28 and 33). He explains, “For a man who loves his wife actually shows love for himself. No one hates his own body but feeds and cares for it, just as Christ cares for the church. . . . So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself” (Ephesians 5:28–33, NLT). This instruction, from the Holy Spirit, — “husbands, love your wives as your own body” —derives from the Old Testament idea that in marriage, a man and woman become “one flesh.” The quote from Genesis 2:24, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become...