These are publications by academic staff and postgraduate students of Religious Studies programme ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/330 2026-04-22T00:08:47Z 2026-04-22T00:08:47Z Oyekan, Funke Elizabeth Oyekan, O. M. ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/2575 2024-11-20T13:53:11Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The discourse on the Emmaus way (Luke 24: 13-49) and decolonising African Biblical hermeneutics Authors: Oyekan, Funke Elizabeth; Oyekan, O. M. Abstract: Much attention has been given to mission, evangelism, and the 'Table Fellowship' in Luke 24:13-49. However, little attention has been given to how Jesus used his language and cultural background to reveal to the depressed, the sad, and the doubters around him that he is the Messiah. Some Christians find it difficult to use elements from their African local language to convey the Gospel message. Hence, it seems that the needs of some elderly people who appreciate the local languages are not met during worship. The younger generation thinks that the local languages are 'demonic' and should not be used especially while praying. These younger ones prefer 'speaking in tongues' (glossolalia)and the use of the English language while praying. Such elderly prefer, most times to stay at home especially when they are on visitation to their children. Anchored on Norman Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the study attempts a narratological analysis of Luke 24:13-49 to understand the dynamics actively. Findings reveal that Jesus used elements from his language, sacred book and culture to proclaim his message. African Christians can use elements from their language, and probably, ATRs to preach the Gospel. This article recommends that Christians should emphasise, and imbibe the use of the local vernacular for the progressive propagation of the Gospel message.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z McGee, John David ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/2574 2024-11-20T08:24:24Z 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Sermon outlines from the notes of Rev. John S. McGee Authors: McGee, John David Abstract: This material is a collection of Rev. John S. McGee's sermon outlines, compiled by his son, John David McGee. These were discovered in a folder of materials recovered from his parents’ office when he cleaned out their house after the death of Rev. John S. McGee in 1999. Not one of these sermons is completely “written,” which is something that Rev. John S. McGee never did. His method was to jot down some main points that he wished to express, as an outline, and he would complete these with extemporaneous things he wished to add during the sermon. Thus, all these sermon notes are OUTLINES; that is, brief points, which were the major focus for what Rev. John S. McGee wished to say. While the “details” and illustrations, etc., are missing, these notes do give a clear focus on what Rev. John S. McGee considered to be the most important points.

2024-01-01T00:00:00Z McGee, John David ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/2572 2024-11-20T07:48:32Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Rev. John S. McGee: Miscellaneous writings Authors: McGee, John David Abstract: This compilation is material from about 5 or more of the small, spiral notebooks which Rev. John S. McGee used when preparing materials, over a period of twenty years. Most of the material here are brief outlines of sermons, Bible-study, and missions-study lessons; most likely prepared for the occasional classes he taught at Fruitland Baptist Institute, or for lessons in the Adult Men's Sunday School class, which he taught.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Oyekan, Funke Elizabeth ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/2563 2024-11-13T08:27:53Z 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Jesus' teaching in Mathew 5:38-42 and its implications for the contemporary Christians in Ibadan North Local Government Area, Oyo State Authors: Oyekan, Funke Elizabeth Abstract: Conflicts between Jesus' teachings on retaliation and some church traditions have resulted in misinterpretation of some Bible passages and wrongly premised church doctrines. Some denominations believe in unlimited retaliation, some limited retaliation, others replaced retaliation, while some do not believe in replaced retaliation. This study, therefore, examined Jesus' teaching on retaliation in Matthew 5:38-42 to determine the extent to which it aligns with church traditions and the effects of these on the Christians. Two hundred copies of the questionnaire were administered to Christians resident in Ibadan North Local Government area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Matthew 5:38-42 was exegetically analysed. Quantitative data was subjected to percentages. Jesus prescribed no retaliation, but forgiveness. A total of 150 (84%) of the respondents claimed that Jesus teaches no retaliation and that the Old Testament teaching on retaliation is not contradictory to Jesus' teaching. Paradoxically, in practice, only 46 (25.6%) respondents would not retaliate. To keep within Bible-based prescriptions, Christians should align completely with the teachings of Jesus in theory and in practice.

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