Vol 5 – 2014

Theme: Material Wealth and Divine Blessing in the Bible

  1. Scriptural Basis for Tithe and Tax – Victor Onwukeme

  2. Joseph’s Ascent to Power and Affluence (Gen 41:37-57): The Path to Authentic Greatness  – Cletus U. Obijiaku

  3. Bible Interpretation, Evangelization and Faith: The Nigerian Context – Clement I. Osunwokeh

  4. Solomon’s Wealth and Blessing: Perspective of 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 – Emmanuel O. Nwaoru

  5.   Wealth and Divine Blessing: A Study of the Theological Correction in Proverbs 10:22 in the Nigerian Context – Obiorah Mary Jerome

  6. Critique Against the Commercialization of Religious Ministry in Micah 3:5-12 and Its Contemporary Resonance – Luke Emehiele Ijezie

  7. The Language of Wealth and Abundance in Selected Parables of Jesus – Augustine Agwulonu

  8. Tithing -‘Wealth Creation’ for some Pastors vis`a vis the Pauperization of the Faithful: Matt 23:23 as Key Towards the Exegesis of Some Oft-Misused OT Texts – Chris Ukachukwu Manus

  9. Discipleship in Luke 9:23-24: A Critique of the Prosperity Gospel – Caroline N. Mbonu, HHCJ

  10. The Parable of Reversal and the Critique of Wealth: A Study of Luke 16: 19-31 and Its Implication for an Insatiable Quest for Wealth – Cosmas C. Uzowulu OFMCap

  11. The Blindness of Wealth: An Exegetical Study of Luke 18:18-27 – Anthony Ovayero Ewherido
  12. “Thin sowing means thin reaping” (2 Cor 9:6): An Exploration of Paul’s Meaning in Context – Teresa Okure

  13. They Gave Themselves First: An Appraisal of the Message of 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 for the Situation of Nigerian Churches – Gesila Uzukwu

  14. President’s Address – Material Wealth and Divine Blessing in the Bible

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