Pouring Water On A Duck’s Back

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, Nigeria To “pour water on a duck’s back” is an expression that is usually used when a person’s action is seen as having no effect. The water droplets literally roll off of duck’s back when you pour water on it. Thus, one is seen as pouring water on a

The Protestant Reformation Movement

By Emmanuel Oluwatoba | Niger, Nigeria Introduction Up until the year 1500, the Roman Catholic Church was very powerful both politically and religiously. During this period, the Roman Catholic Church had been seen as an institution plagued by internal power struggles. Popes and cardinals lived like kings having temporal and spiritual power; they commanded armies,

Is Christianity a Religion or a Way of Life? (Part 2) 

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, Nigeria In the erstwhile edition of this journal, we examined this very topic, trying to debunk and unmask the sophistry behind the notion that Christianity is not a religion but merely a way of life. In this issue, we shall look at one of the incongruous implications associated with

Is Christianity a Religion or a Way of Life? (Part 1)

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, Nigeria Many scoff at the idea that Christianity is a religion. It is very common to hear and read people speak about Christianity as not a religion but only a way of life. This sentiment is being paraded almost everywhere. In fact, one of those who hold this position,

Suppose I Was Born a Muslim

By Osamagbe Lesley Egharevba | Lagos, Nigeria Introduction Several times during our evangelistic trips as gospel preachers, while moving from house to house in an effort to fulfill the Great Commission – a method known by some as “door-knocking” or “door-to-door,” we have approached people with a view to introducing the gospel of Christ to

Can we Rely on the Bible?

The Bible is a volume of writings from God written about 2000 years ago. Can we truly rely on it as the same words of God? The answer to this question is the thrust of this piece...