Is There a Hierarchy of Angels? (Part 1) By Babatunde Olugboji Some Christian theologians have proposed a 9-level hierarchy of angels, thus: Highest/First Order: Seraphim Cherubim Thrones Middle/Second Order: Dominions Virtues Powers Lowest/Third Order: Principalities Archangels Angels The challenge in this typology lies in the fact that the Bible does not specify any hierarchy of angels. It indicates the possibility of various types of angels, and if such diversity exists, a hierarchy might also be implied. However, the Bible does not explicitly inform us of any hierarchical structure. If it were crucial for our understanding, the Bible would have…
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WYBF Awards Scholarship to 52 Nigerian Indigent Students … unveils Adedeji Adegbesan as the new BoT chairman Wilson and Yinka Badejo Foundation (WYBF) had its 18th annual lecture and the 4th memorial series at the upgraded main auditorium of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos, themed, “Leadership Reimagined: Framework for Empowering the Next Generation of Nation Builders”. The well-attended lecture featured high-flying guests and dignitaries, showcased the dynamism of sustaining a legacy and promoting value-driven conversations around leadership, ethics, and national development. The WYBF 2025 Memorial Lecture and Scholarship Award ceremony honours the Foundation’s pioneer…
TWO SEASONS OF LIFE – By Segun ‘TREMENDOUS’ Oshinaga For years, I have preached a powerful message I call – “The Two Seasons Of Life” – the season of endurance and the season of enjoyment. The season of endurance always precedes the season of enjoyment. Those who want to avoid the season of endurance often miss out on the season of enjoyment. Ask Moses and he would tell you that his majestic appearance before Pharaoh in Egypt was preceded by a lonely, deprived life for forty years in the desert of Midian. Ask Joseph and he would tell you that…
Polygamy is Rooted in Evil, Unrighteous Tradition – Dr Daniel Olukoya Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has warned Christians about the spiritual dangers of polygamy, claiming its origin in the Bible came from the line of the murderer king. Speaking during a church service, Olukoya explained that polygamy was not introduced through the righteous line of Seth but through a lineage tied to violence. He quoted Genesis 4:23, where Lamech, a descendant of Cain, became the first man in the Scripture to marry more than one wife. The first…
Avoid Being Caught Unprepared in Church (3) By Babatunde Olugboji As we conclude the series examining the gravity of sin, have you noticed that we often perceive “sin” through the lens of various specific transgressions: distinct outward manifestations of wrongful conduct, which we categorise into sizes – small, medium, and large? For instance, murder, adultery, and theft are considered large sins; while outbursts of anger, internet pornography, and tax evasion may be viewed as medium-sized sins; and holding grudges, everyday lust, and envying a friend’s car are classified as small sins. Naturally, these classifications are not rigid: the sins…
The full text of the interactive session led by Pastor Mrs Folashade Ajayi (Convener/Host), during the Christian Women’s Conference 2025 held at the Chapel of Christ the Light, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. CWC 2025: Understanding Rivalry in Its Full Complexity “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” – James 3:16 (NIV) What Is Rivalry? Rivalry is a competitive or antagonistic relationship when one party feels threatened, overshadowed, or in competition with another. It’s often rooted in comparison, jealousy, pride, or insecurity. Rivalry isn’t always loud; it can be subtle, emotional, or even…
NCPC Flags Off Easter Pilgrimage on 14th September in Owerri The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) will commence the delayed Easter Pilgrimage exercise on September 14, 2025, in Owerri, Imo State capital. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of NCPC, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, during his 57th birthday anniversary celebration organized by the management and staff of the Commission in Abuja. In a release by Celestine Toruka, the Deputy Director and Head of Media Relation, Bishop Adegbite explained that the 2025 Easter Pilgrimage exercise was initially scheduled for earlier in the year but was suspended due to the crisis…
EXAMINE YOURSELF: ARE YOU A VESSEL OF LUCIFER? By Dr Priscilla Otuya THE DIVINE WARNING It is written: “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?” (2 Corinthians 13:5). Now the Spirit says: Examine yourself whether you have not become a vessel of Lucifer. “If a man therefore purges himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” (2 Timothy 2:21) THE REALITY OF…
SWIC 2025: God Didn’t Call us Christians, Men Called us Christians – Pastor Canny O. Canice The Senior Pastor of House of His Power Ministry (The Family Church), Lagos, Pastor Canny O. Canice, has said the bedrock and the essence of being a Christian is that we have Christ in us. Pastor Canice stated this while speaking on the Church’s annually anticipated Spoken Word International Conference (SWIC) scheduled for Wednesday, the 20th August, 2025, at 5 p.m. and ending on Sunday, 24th August, with the theme, “Christ in Me”. Tracing the history of the conference now referred to as “August…
Avoid Being Caught Unprepared in Church (2) By Babatunde Olugboji This week, we will continue the series examining the gravity of sin in the Bible, a book, or a collection of books that is both thrilling and unsettling. Believers often take a lenient perspective on sin. Why would what Ananias and Sapphira did, such a “minor act” result in death? However, the outcome of choosing to trust the serpent instead of God was the introduction of death for all humanity into the world. Similarly, God communicated to his people at Jericho, essentially stating, “Do not take anything from the…