Author: Deji Okegbile

The Gospel reading from Mark 10 serves as the third part of the question on divorce, the visit of the little children, and the “rich young ruler” (vs 17-31). The Gospel reminds us that the exclusive and ONLY way to salvation is beyond compliance with the social works or demands of the law. The reflection is that, the biblical basis of Christian stewardship must not be omitted. Any citizen can maintain a good look at the world, however, Christian stewardship goes beyond merely good management of the church, the earth, or the right use of resources. Jesus remains the...

Christianity as Jesus’ way of life is different from all other religions of the world in one vitally missional theology. The theology is that God reached out to man and woman to save us because we are helpless to save ourselves. In the Old Testament, the theology of salvation is rooted in Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. In the New Testament, Jesus is revealed as the inclusively exclusive source of salvation. In order to overcome Adam and Eve rebellion in the Garden of Eden, God’s holiness required punishment and payment (atonement) for sin (Jn 3:16). Jesus Christ, the Perfect God-man...

The context for our Gospel reading in Mark 9 begins with the flawed theology and confession of Peter in 8:29. The theology and way of life in Jesus leads to the Cross just as the path to genuine Christian leadership, mission, renewal, revival, and greatness lies on the road to Calvary. In the words of Lesslie Newbigin, a Christian or a ‘church that sees the Cross of Jesus as the central event of history can never identify political (power or) order with the reign of God.’[1] The church is to call men and women to repent of their false...