Browsing by Author "Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju"

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    Dominion 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 Olanrewaju
    Man 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.
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    Hermeneutical 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
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    Life and Ministry of Jesus
    (Modern Impressions, 2022) Awojobi, Peter Olanrewaju
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    Prophetess 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 Olanrewaju
    Women 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.
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    Prophets 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 Olanrewaju
    Security 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.
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    The 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 Olanrewaju
    The 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.