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By Akin Ojumu There are only two basic approaches to truth. Historical Objective Approach Historical objective approach to truth emphasizes God’s action toward men, recorded in Scripture, and perceived rationally. Here, God defines Himself by revealing His truth in Scripture. This approach is the authentic Christianity passed down to us by the Apostles of the Lord Jesus. The doctrines, i.e., teachings, of the Apostles are recorded in the Bible which contains divinely inspired writings. In Biblical Christianity, truth is what is revealed by God to the believer. The Bible is the sole and final source of spiritual truth. It is the truth of God and about God revealed by God. This revealed truth of God is known and understood by those who exegetically pour over the Bible diligently. Personal Subjective Approach Personal subjective approach to truth places emphasis on man’s experiences as the means of defining God. This approach is irrational and subject to the individual. In this system, ma...

By Akin Ojumu In this video clip from a speech he gave at the Toronto Airport Church Catch the Fire Conference 2015, Kenneth Copeland bashfully asserted that he is not simply a little like Jesus, but that he is exactly like Jesus. The implications of such a blasphemous claim are enormous. What Kenneth Copeland is laying claim to here is equality with God. Since Jesus is God, the Alpha and Omega, Omniscient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent, the Creator of the Universe, that means Kenneth Copeland is also all of these. If Kenneth Copeland is exactly like Jesus, that makes him the Messiah, the Savior of Mankind. If that doesn’t terrify you, I don’t know what will. This is exactly the same mind that was in Lucifer when he sought to supplant God and make himself like God. Isaiah 14:12-15 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my thr...

“The Pull of a Double-Tongued Preacher” By Akin Ojumu Do you often feel like some unknown tiny creatures are crawling their way around in your ears? Are you constantly battling the urge to stick your finger in your ear for a good scratch? You’re not alone. Itchy ears are a common problem that can range from mildly annoying to downright unbearable. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the causes of itchy ears, home remedies you can try, and when it's time to seek professional help. Let’s dive in and discover how you can find relief for your irritated ears. What you just read was borrowed, almost verbatim, from the ENT & Allergy Associates, a US-based leading ENT, allergy, and audiology practice. But before your eyes glaze over and you are tempted to tune off and scroll to something more exciting, let me assure you that this commentary is not about ENT. The stuff about itching ears was borrowed from ENT & Allergy Associates because it is very relevant to the subject of ...

By Akin Ojumu In his letter to the Church in Rome, Apostle Paul grieved over the spiritual condition of his fellow Jews. While he acknowledged the fervency of their zeal for God, sadly, it was a zeal not rooted in knowledge. The Jews were pious in their religious rituals, but they were oblivious of true righteousness. Heartbroken by their ignorant zeal and misplaced piety, Paul prayed that they would come to the saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 10:1-4 “Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.” Like Paul, the levee of my heart breaks for the young kids I see in this video clip who are being whipped into a frenzy by Edu Udechukwu, all in the n...

By Akin Ojumu For the vast majority of Nigerian church folks, getting rid of the traditional native pagan religion mindset is a tough ask. Although many of these people claim to have converted to Christianity, nevertheless, they are unable to purge themselves of the beliefs and practices of their pagan background.  What you often find in many Nigerian “Church” settings are pagan religious customs syncretically incorporated into Christian liturgy and worship. Regardless of the size and influence of the denomination, what obtains is that traditional pagan religious practices have been Christianized and adopted as the norm. Featuring prominently in this odd scenario of syncretism is a few powerful men and women who have been elevated to godlike status. There is almost always an unshakeable belief in witches and wizards, perpetual fight against enemies of destinies, and incessant prayers against eaters of flesh and drinkers of blood. People who belong to these denominations are often f...

“In Christ Alone My Hope Is Found” By Akin Ojumu Composed by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty in 2001, In Christ Alone is a song that lyrically demonstrates the rhythm and melody of the Gospel of Christ. The song is a musical retelling of what Christ accomplished on the behalf of wretched sinners like you and me. Whenever I listen to the song, I’m reminded that Christ has done it all for me, and there’s nothing left for me to do. The very thought of that gives my soul wings. As a warm rush wash over my soul, it’s as though my feet might not touch the ground. I often feel as though a tight band around my chest has suddenly snapped, and my heart begins to sing. Describing the inspiration for writing the song, Keith Getty says: “I began the whole subject of telling the story of Christ, and in particular, what that means for us; what Christ has done and what that means in our lives. The first verse sets the scene of who we are in Christ, and then it goes into the subject of what Christ has d...

“The Second Coming of Christ is a Farce” By Akin Ojumu “Jesus is going nowhere. Is coming back again, my lord is coming back again. That’s how we used to sing it. We don’t use to say “AGAIN,” but “HAHGAIN.” So, that you know he is coming hahgain. He went away and promise that he is coming back again. He didn’t went [sic] away. Lo! I am with you always. So, the “returning Jesus concept” is not a Bible concept. What we have in the Bible is the appearing Jesus. When Christ who is our light shall appear. Appearance is different from returning.” Don’t freak out. There’s nothing wrong with your eyes. What you’ve just read is exactly what you think it says. The “Jesus is Coming Back Again” concept is not a Bible concept. What we have in the Bible is the “Appearing Jesus” and not a “Returning Jesus.” Appearance is different from returning. Before you go, “Ha ha! We always knew Akin Ojumu is an apostate,” just hold your horses. The idea that the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is a myth ...

By Akin Ojumu Myles Munroe asserted, and Benny Hinn concurred, that:  “…Prayer is man giving God permission or license to interfere in earth’s affairs. In other words, prayer is earthly license for heavenly interference…God could do nothing on earth…nothing has God ever done on earth without a human giving him access…[God is] always looking for a human to give him power…permission. In other words, God has the power, but you got the permission. God got the authority and the power, but you got the license. So, even though God could do anything, he can only do what you permit him to do.” Obviously, the god being described in this video clip by Benny Hinn and Myles Munroe is definitely not the God of the Bible…the Most High God...Omniscient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent Potentate, Creator of the Universe and everything in it. Psalm 33:6 “By the Word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host.” Psalm 135:6 “Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, in heaven a...

By Akin Ojumu What sort of human being will have the creative power to turn his wishes and desires into reality and yet live in an insecure and impoverished nation like Nigeria where the average life expectancy is barely 55 years and approximately 63 percent of the population – roughly 141 million people – live in multidimensional poverty? This is a country where hundreds of school children get abducted and ravaged by marauders and thousands of innocent lives are senselessly slaughtered on a daily basis. One would have expected that a powerful man of God, imbued with such creative power like Mr. Oyedepo claims he has, would have used the power to turn the situation around and make Nigeria an El Dorado. Why is it that Mr. Oyedepo has failed to deploy his power to transform his own country?  If, by stroke of luck, I acquired the creative power that Mr. Oyedepo claims he has, one of the very first ways I would deploy it would be to travel to every state capital in Nigeria. Standing in...