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- ItemDominion Theology in Genesis 1: 26 in Nigerian Context(Insight: Journal of Religious Studies. A Publication of Department of Religious Studies, Babcock University, 2019) Awojobi, Peter OlanrewajuMan is believed to be the crown of God’s creation and was divinely given the responsibility of having dominion over other creations. Some Scholars are of the opinion that man who was appointed the manager of the Earth has degraded it. This has resulted in a lot of crises. Man was also accused of polluting the Earth he was created to protect through emission of dangerous chemicals that are hazardous to human health. The aim of this paper was to investigate the nature of the dominion that man is commanded to have over the trees, animals, seas, and the environment in general with reference to Nigeria. This was done by carrying out the exegesis of key words in Genesis 1:26 in relation to Nigeria context. It was discovered that environmental degradation is one of the banes of the Nigerian society. This has resulted in health, socio-economic, ethnic and political crises in Nigeria. These have negative impacts on the growth and development of the nation.
- ItemHermeneutical Study of Psalm 23:6 in the Light of Insecurity in Nigeria(Global Journal of Human Social Sciences: A Arts & Humanities - Psychology, 2022) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
- ItemLife and Ministry of Jesus(Modern Impressions, 2022) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
- ItemProphetess Christiana Abiodun Emmanuel: A Co-Founder of an Indigenous Church Nigeria(Akungba Journal of Religion and African Culture: A Publication of Department of Religion and African Culture, Adekunle Ajasin University, 2021) Awojobi, Peter OlanrewajuWomen like their male counterparts have made significant contributions to the social, political, economic, and religious lives of humans, but in most cases, their efforts are not often recognized or acknowledged or given the needed recognition as done to their male counterparts. A careful study of prophetic personages in ancient Israel revealed that Prophets and Prophetesses were recognized as officers in the prophetic ministry. However, it is observed that the activities of Prophets were documented more than that of the Prophetesses in the Bible. Some consider this as part of discrimination against women. Existing studies on prophetic ministry and church founders in Nigeria give little or no attention to the contributions of women like Prophetess Christiana Abiodun. The thrust of this study is to examine the impacts of Christiana Abiodun on the growth of Christianity, and specifically, African indigenous Churches in Nigeria. The methods used for this study are historical and comparative. Findings show that women were discriminated against in biblical literature and in African society. Throughout the Old Testament, women were active in the religious life of Israel, but generally they were not leaders. Christiana Abiodun Emmanuel co-founded the Cherubim and Seraphim Church with Moses Orimolade. She was a great evangelist and was involved in intense evangelization by giving spiritual joy and assistance to many afflicted home. The church should give greater attention to women’s ministry. This will no doubt make the African women see Christianity as an instrument of liberation and not an instrument to promote male chauvinism.
- ItemProphets as Consultants in Ancient Israelite and Nigerian Socio-Cultural Contexts(University of Ibadan Press, 2018) Awojobi, Peter OlanrewajuBy reason of human limitations and imperfection consultancy services is very popular across the globe. Humans are seen consulting persons they believe can handle some issues better than themselves. Prophets are persons called and commissioned by Yahweh. One of the primary roles of Prophets is to receive and deliver divine oracles to their audience. Prophets are held in high esteem. In ancient Israel persons with challenges consult prophets to know the mind of Yahweh. This study examined the place of prophets as consultants in ancient Israel with a view of establishing its reflections in Nigerian society. The approach used is purely historical. It was discovered that the Nigerian society is like that of the ancient Israel. Nigerian citizens from all walks of life consult prophets to know the mind of God on issues of concern. Many have been helped in this process. There are testimonies to how God answer prayers. However, some people have fallen into the hand of false prophets in their search for solutions to challenges confronting them. As far as these people are concerned false prophets are liars, robbers, dupe, fraudsters and agents of the devil. The source of their oracles and call are questionable. Their main aim in prophetic ministry is to make money. They charge consultation fees from persons that desire to see them and place price tag on prayer issues that are brought to them by people. It is therefore recommended that Nigerian should watch the life and ministry of prophets before they are consulted in times of needs.
- ItemProphets as Watchman in Ezekiel 3: 15-21 and Its Implications for Contemporary Church Leaders(Agogo African Journal of Humanities: A Publication of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, 2020) Awojobi, Peter OlanrewajuSecurity is fundamental to social, economic and political stability of any nation. A powerful nation is known by her security architecture. Nations of the World vote huge amount of money annually for security of lives and property. This study examined the prophet as a Watchman who will be held accountable for the blood of his audience if he fails in his duty. Ezekiel 3: 15- 21 was chosen as our text of investigation to establish how Yahweh appointed prophet Ezekiel as a watchman for Judah in exile. As a corollary, the study explored how Church leaders in contemporary times have been chosen by God as Watchmen for the nations. Historical and exegetical methods were used. Study revealed that the fundamental roles of the prophet in ancient Israel were that of a mouthpieces and a watchman. It was Judah’s persistent deviance to the warnings from the prophets that led her into captivity under the Babylonians. Those charged with declaring God’s word have a weighty responsibility to be faithful because if they failed in their assignment they will be held accountable for the blood of their audience. Therefore, contemporary Church leaders are to take divine assignment with all seriousness.
- ItemThe Call of Prophet Jeremiah and Its Reflections in Moses Orimolade's Prophetic Ministry in Nigeria(Journal of Research in Arts and Social Science Education: A Publication of Department of Arts Social Education, Ahmadu bello University, Zaria, 2021) Awojobi, Peter OlanrewajuThe Phenomenon of call is common to all religions in the world. It is held in some religious quarters that no human qualifies to be engaged in any religious activity without evidence of divine call. This study argued that divine call is an essential credential for religious service. Jeremiah in 1: 4-5 was chosen as a text of investigation to establish one of the unique ways that Yahweh has ever engaged humans in his work. As a corollary, the study explored the parallel between the call of Jeremiah and that of Moses Orimolade of Nigeria. The study was premised on African Biblical Hermeneutic. Study revealed that the duo received divine call while they were still in the womb. The call of God on both Prophets made them to command the respect of the people and rulers in their time. Divine call attracted persecutions, misgivings, hatred and the like from religious and political functionaries as evident by constant clashes with them in the performance of their prophetic duties. Their calls and ministries were impactful, long and over lived them because of divine and human support they received. As God’s mouth piece they delivered oracles to their audience on issues that threatened the existence of humans without fear or favour. Their lives were characterized by holy living, humility, fear of God, prayers, boldness, and sincererity. The parallel between the call of Jeremiah and Moses Orimolade are indications of divine seal on their lives and ministries. It is therefore recommended that the Prophets in our contemporary time should emulate these Prophets so as to make their lives and ministries impactful.
- ItemThe Place of Theological Education in National Transformation: The Nigerian Experience(An Essay in Honour of Professor Cyril Okechukwu Imo by Department of Religion and Philosophy, University of Jos, 2012) Awojobi, Peter OlanrewajuIn recent times there have been tendencies in some religious circles to discredit the importance of theological education in national transformation. Frequently, an impression has been given that all that is needed for Christian ministry is the Holy Spirit and not theological education. Yet theological education is widely considered to be one of the factors affecting the future vitality and direction of Africa’s rapidly expanding church and nation. The thrust of this work is the place of theological education in national transformation in Africa with reference to Nigeria. The method used is historical. Theological education in biblical literature was investigated to establish how it was used as a tool for national transformation in ancient Israel and how it has been used or can be used to reposition Nigeria for the long awaited transformation. It was discovered that theological education shaped the lives of an average Israelite and thereby brought visible changes in the social and religious lives of the people. It is therefore recommended that theological education be encouraged at all levels of the development of the Nigerian child for the expected national transformation to be achieved.