Bishop Prof. Julius O. Soyinka

THE UNCHANGING WORD IN A CHANGING WORLD Study Text: Matthew 24:35  Introduction: - Jesus spoke these words in the midst of prophetic teaching about the end times. -  He deliberately contrasts the temporary nature of creation with the eternal authority of His Word. - Everything we see: nations, systems, economies, bodies, and even the visible heavens, are on a countdown. But there is one reality that time cannot erode, fire cannot burn, and death cannot silence: the Word of God. - Jesus didn't say this word to scare us, but to anchor us. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Passing of the Physical Creation 2.  The Permanence of the Prophetic Constitution 3.  The Priority of Personal Commitment 1.  The Passing of the Physical Creation - “Heaven and earth shall pass away…” - Jesus begins with a shocking truth: the visible universe is temporary. - Heaven  and earth (the physical world) were created by God and are subject to H...

Without Faith, it is Impossible to Please God  Study Text: Hebrews 11:6 Introduction: - Faith is the currency of the Kingdom. In God’s economy, nothing functions without it. -  Many people are busy in church activities yet are not pleasing God because activity without faith does not attract divine approval. -  Hebrews 11:6 makes it unmistakably clear: faith is not optional; it is essential. - We shall be discussing the topic under three subheadings: 1.  Faith Recognizes God's Reality  2.  Faith Rests on God's Rewards  3.  Faith Records Godly Responses  1. Faith Recognizes God's Reality    “…he that cometh to God must believe that He is…” - Faith begins with a settled conviction that God exists and is actively involved in human affairs. -  This is more than intellectual agreement; it is spiritual consciousness. Faith recognizes that God is: i. Present even when unseen ii. Sovereign even when situations seem chaotic iii. Alive an...