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» Abstract: The focus of this study is to discover the identity of the emphatic “I” of Rom 7 with the added purpose of attempting to “draw” a spiritual portrait of a mature Christian believer. To accomplish this purpose, the process is as follows: An examination of Rom 7, within its context, is conducted. This examination is followed by an attempt at determining the experienc...Continue Reading »
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» ABSTRACT Sometimes there are more questions in my mind than answers. Questions about the Bible and the church, and questions about the church’s interpretation of the Bible and their confessions. The issue that triggered me the most was the issue about the two worlds in which the church to which I belong lives. When the church as institute talks politics and economics, those in a position of ...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Immorality has been on increase today both in society and church. Ethics as a way of ordered living which propagates ideal communal life and human relationship is speedily declining. There is concern in several quarters that at the rate immorality is making waves in both society and amazingly, church. This is why sound morals and ethical standard ha...Continue Reading »
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» Abstract Countless articles and monographs have been published which have paid attention to the various themes in Mark’s Gospel. However, to date there is no publication that attempts to understand the theme ‘unbelief’ in Mark’s Gospel. This study attempts to investigate the literary theological functions of unbelief as a theme in Mark. This approach is based on the exegeti...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Church growth has been defined as “the movement within evangelical Christianity which aims to grow churches based on research, sociology, analysis etc.”[1] The church growth movement started with a passion for the Great commission, and seeing people come to Christ. Similarly, according to McGavran stated, “It is God’s wil...Continue Reading »
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» ABSTRACT The motif of “the Prophet like Moses” plays an important role in John’s Gospel. This motif is from the promise of God about the eschatological Prophet who will disclose God’s will to the people in Dt 18:15, 18. The background of this motif is basically to be found in Dt 18:15, 18. The promise of God about this Prophet has a deep relationship with the Word of God. T...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In this era of technological advancement, there is a possibility for a fast association of knowledge in all fields of human endeavours. The health care delivery system of Ikpoba OkhaLocal Government is being geared towards aligning with the national goal on “health for all”. One way of achieving this goal is through the education of prim...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION DEFINITION: The world health organisation (WHO) index for anaemia in pregnance is when the haemoglobin level in the peripheral blood is Hg/dl or less. However, from practical experience in tropical obstetrics it is generally accepted that anaemia in pregnancy Exist when the Haemoglobin level is less than in loglde or the packed cell volume less than 30% EPIDEMOOGY: Anaemia...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Christian ethics can most simply be classified as the way of life appropriate to those who accept the Christian faith. However, in the course of nearly two thousand years, Christianity has become a worldwide protean phenomenon. Ethics involves standards of behaviour that dictate how one should conduct oneself at any given time....Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY A global study and analysis on Pentecostal churches is an on going assignment as a result of its impact on the religious, political and socioeconomic life of the people. A survey on the out range of Pentecostal churches in Nigeria as shown that they are increasing daily in the nooks and crannies of the country. The emergence of Pentecostal chur...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Church leadership as explained in the Pastoral Epistles is expected to serve as a role model of faithfulness, truth, honesty and chastity. The focus of these epistles is on the church organization and governance of the Christian community. The central concept is conduct that is pleasing to God; a regular and reliable ecclesiastical hierarchy wi...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION The Christian Religious Education has emerged as a subject of prime importance in Nigerian schools. Its value in the school curriculum is unique among other subjects. The teaching of Christian Religious Knowledge in Primary schools in Nigeria can be dated back to the first half of the nineteenth century when the Christian missionaries established the first school in Badagr...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Teaching is an important part of the process of education. Its special function is to impart knowledge, develop understanding and skill (Aggarwal, 1995). Teaching and learning are opposite sides of the same coin; a lesson is not learned until it has been taught. Teaching,therefore, should be thought of as a process that facilitates learning. One of ...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The high level of moral decadence and insurgencies in Nigerian nation is an indication that there is poor religious teaching in secondary school system. Christian religious studies (CRS) as one of the religious subjects taught in secondary school in Nigerian takes a central position in ensuring moral and spiritual well being of individuals in th...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY There are many problems that weigh on the life of man and very often man goes in search of the truth that lies behind these problems. Traditionally, faith and reason have been considered to be sources of justification for religious belief. Because both purportedly serve this same epistemic function, it has been a matter of much interest to philo...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of Study Education is a conscious and purposeful effort directed towards the transmission of accumulated abilities, knowledge and attitudes from one generation to the other with ultimate intension of producing men and women who will be relevant and useful to themselves and the society. Education is a process by which individuals are assisted formally through pro...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study The existence of the Pentecostal Churches is a challenge to the existence of Mainline and African Independent Churches. Some of these Churches are: Redeemed Christian Church of God, Deeper Life Christian Church, Living Faith Church, New Testament Church, Rhema Church and so on. It is observed that many of them have contributed significantly to t...Continue Reading »
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» INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Being able to constantly stay in touch with the rest of the world by whatever means possible is unarguably one of the desires of humanity, regardless of status or beliefs. This has consequently made New Technology (NT) a tool of choice in the hands of every individual towards salvaging this desire. It is no more news, however, that we are in the final days of e...Continue Reading »
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» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Contextualization may be one of the most important issues in mission today. Unlike the “Death of God” movement in theology, contextualization is no mere missiological fad that will fade when another “hot topic” catches one’s attention. Concern over issues of contextualization has been a part of the Christian church ...Continue Reading »
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