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“Personal Letters in Ancient Greco-Roman World” By Akin Ojumu One of the remarkable features of the modern prosperity movement is the way it has transformed a single verse from the brief Third Epistle of John into a sweeping promise of health, wealth, and material success. 3 John 1:2 (KJV) “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” 3 John 1:2 (ESV) “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” From this verse, advocates of the so-called Prosperity Gospel claim that God guarantees every believer financial prosperity, physical health, and worldly success. But is that what the Apostle John intended to communicate? To interpret this verse accurately, a careful student of Scripture must ask several important questions: (1) Who wrote the letter? (2) To whom was it written? (3) Why was it written? (4) What did the writer intend to communicate? (5) How would the...

By Akin Ojumu From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is ultimately a divine autobiography of the Messiah, penned through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Every single book is intentional. Together, they form a magnificent, cohesive narrative centered on one Person: Jesus, the Anointed One. Christ is not merely the main attraction of Scripture; He is the sole attraction. Every historical account, poem, prophecy, and miracle is designed with a singular purpose: to point us to Christ, anchor our faith in Him as the Savior, and unfold the grand story of redemption. Luke 24:27 “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.” John 1:45 “Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the Prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” John 5:39,46 “ You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness abo...

By Akin Ojumu Anyone who calls himself an apostle today is a phony. It doesn’t take a doctorate degree in Theology or an angelic visitation to know that. For the diligent Bible student who is serious about knowing the truth of God, the qualifications for the office of an Apostle are plain to see. Just pick up your Bible and read.  The Office of the Apostle is unique. Together with the Office of the Prophet, the Apostles laid the foundation of the Christian faith. Common sense tells us that you don’t lay the foundation of a building perpetually. Once the foundation of a house is laid, it is laid. What remains is to build on it.  Ephesians 2:18-20 “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone.” As soon as the Apostles laid the foundation...

By Akin Ojumu During the recently concluded Holy Ghost Service, the Daddy GO of the RCCG Religious Enterprise LTD claimed that Abraham lived for 375 years. It is a remarkable assertion. The only problem? It completely contradicts the Bible. When we open the Scriptures to Genesis 25:7, Abraham’s age at the time of his death is entirely unambiguous. Genesis 25:7 (KJV) “And these are the days of the years of Abraham ’ s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.” Genesis 25:7 (NIV) “Abraham lived a hundred and seventy-five years.” Genesis 25:7 (NLT) “Abraham lived for 175 years.” Some will inevitably argue that this was merely an honest mistake – a simple slip of the tongue. But that defense doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. The RCCG Daddy GO didn’t just misread a number; he went on to build an entire commentary around it, explicitly contrasting Abraham’s fictional 375-year lifespan with that of his son, Isaac. This wasn’t a momentary glitch; it was a glaring symptom of p...

By Akin Ojumu Scripture establishes a clear, unyielding standard for truth: any teaching that contradicts God’s Word lacks spiritual light.  Isaiah 8:20 emphasizes this across various translations, stating that those who speak against the Divine Law and Testimony have “no dawn” in them. Isaiah 8:20 (KJV) “To the Law and to the Testimony: if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.” Isaiah 8:20 (ESV) “To the Teaching and to the Testimony! If they will not speak according to this Word, it is because they have no dawn.” Isaiah 8:20 (NLT) “Look to God’s Instructions and Teachings! People who contradict His Word are completely in the dark.” Isaiah 8:20 (Amplified) “[Direct those people] to the Law and to the Testimony! If their teachings are not in accord with this Word, it is because they have no dawn.” Isaiah 8:20 is crystal clear: if a teaching contradicts God’s Word, there is zero light in it. Stop twisting Scripture to justify a “Daddy GO or “...

By Akin Ojumu God’s Word is a lamp. It beams its light directly into our lives, providing guidance and clarity even in the deepest darkness. Every step we take and every move we make, Scripture provides a clear path forward, ensuring our spiritual safety and security. Without this divine illumination, we are left to journey through life like a blind man groping in the dark – trapped in total confusion, ignorance, and a desperate search for direction. This is the precise reality of a life devoid of Scripture: we become spiritually blind and entirely overtaken by the dark. Just as physical blindness compromises a person’ s ability to navigate the physical world, spiritual blindness destabilizes our moral and ethical choices. When our spiritual insight is compromised, it fractures every layer of our being, leaving us completely cut off from divine truth.  Whether leader or layperson, anyone who refuses to adhere to God’s Word – or contradicts the foundational doctrines taught by Chris...

By Akin Ojumu Three things draw people to most religious organizations.  1. Promise of supernatural occurrences, extraordinary miracles, deliverances from demonic Goliaths, and victory over all enemies seen & unseen  2. Promise of health, wealth, & success  3. Promise to meet an anointed man of God who has the power to make all of these things come through  Whenever most religious organizations market themselves or run commercials, they typically don’t invite people to come because they are going to learn to deny themselves, or to not love the world or the things of the world. The radio & tv commercials don’t promise to help them overcome the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, or the pride of life.  Instead, the religious organizations promise the exact opposite. The radio jingles appeal to the cravings of the human of desire. They tell people to:  “Come get your blessing! Come get your miracles!! Come get your deliverance!!!” What makes this ...