These are theses by Postgraduate students of Religious Studies programme. ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/583 2026-04-02T17:48:34Z 2026-04-02T17:48:34Z Menewe, B. C. ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/2421 2024-05-15T07:54:58Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Paul's soteriology and its relevance to the Baptist's doctrine of conversion in Amukpe Baptist Association, Delta Authors: Menewe, B. C. Abstract: The foundation and most important area of Christological discourse is Soteriology. It is the essentials of the life and ministry of Jesus on earth. This has necessitated the need to look at Paul’s Soteriology and its relevance to the Baptist Doctrine of Conversion in Amupke Baptist Association. The researcher observed a glaring challenge among a good number of members of Amukpe Baptist Association of the Ethiope-Delta Baptist Conference. Obviously, a proper understanding of the concept of salvation and a verifiable testimony of conversion experience as it relates to the Baptist doctrine of conversion appears to be lacking among some members of the Association, even while they publicly show that they are converts to the Baptist Faith tradition. The Baptist doctrine of conversion appears unclear to some members of Amukpe Baptist Association. This research is aimed at providing explanation to Paul’s concept of salvation, enumerate the various teachings of the Baptist faith regarding salvation, show the importance of Paul’s Soteriology to Baptist’s doctrine and to conversion of souls into the local churches of Amukpe Baptist Association, demonstrate the relevance of Paul’s Soteriology to Baptist Doctrine of conversion in Amukpe Baptist Association and bring to the fore the possible impacts that unsaved membership could have on Amukpe Baptist. The study reiterates and reminds both members and the leadership of Amukpe Baptist Association what Baptist doctrine of conversion states, with regard to salvation. It also helps in eliminating misconceptions on Paul’s teachings on salvation, from the churches of Amukpe Baptist Association. The research was carried out using twelve (12) Baptist churches out of the twenty-four (24) churches in Amukpe Baptist Association. Six (6) churches were selected from the rural communities and six (6) from semi-urban communities. A well-structured questionnaire was designed and distributed to stimulate responses from ninety-six (96) respondents. Descriptive statistics were used in the analysis of quantitative data. Numerical data were manually summarized using frequency distribution tables and simple percentages. The study’s finding indicated that Paul’s perception of salvation is built on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the revelation of the Holy Spirit. A thorough teaching on the concept of salvation, as portrayed in Paul’s Soteriology is relevant for genuine conversion of persons to Baptist faith in Amukpe Baptist Association. The spiritual and numerical growth, which Amukpe Baptist Association is in dare need of, is attainable through conversion of souls. The study recommended that in the evangelism effort of Amukpe Baptist Association, diligence and concentration should be given to the presentation of salvific sermons in outreaches. Pastors in already existing churches and newly planted churches in the Association should be encouraged to devote time to teachings on the doctrine of salvation. All pastors, deacons and members of Amukpe Baptist Association should study the article of faith of the Nigerian Baptist Convention to have a good grasp of it.

2023-01-01T00:00:00Z Adegboyega, J. A. ir.bowen.edu.ng:8181/jspui/handle/123456789/2420 2024-05-15T07:56:25Z 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A theological hermeneutics of justice and kindness in Micah 6 and its implications for leaders of Ogbomoso Baptist Conference Authors: Adegboyega, J. A. Abstract: The topic of this dissertation is “A Theological Hermeneutics of Justice and Kindness and its Implications for Leaders of Ogbomoso Baptist Conference”. The study was designed to apply the Book of Micah chapter six to solve the problems of injustice, cheating, deprivation of the poor, and neglect of Torah among the community of faith. Injustice is one of the major problems confronting the society because injustice anywhere is a threat to justice and kindness everywhere. The rate of wickedness and violence in the community today is alarming, and this has caused tension. The Book of Micah chapter six is an appropriate solution for the identified problems for individuals and leaders in every capacity. This study aims to examine the biblical concepts of justice, kindness and humility in order to give the biblical understanding of the concepts in promoting justice, peace and kindness among Christians/citizens. The research methodology adopted is eclectic, which includes historical critical and grammatical analysis. This method helps to understand the original meaning of the text, the author, and recipients of the text, while the grammatical method helps to translate from ancient language to the language that the readers will understand. Scholars have worked on Micah and have related it to several issues; yet none of them have related their work to theological hermeneutics of justice and kindness particularly to Ogbomoso Baptist Conference. The research discovered that the complaints of the Israelites against Yahweh’s demand was misunderstood by the Israelites. It was also discovered by the researcher that God is not interested only in religious activities but in an appropriate behavior in line with Torah. God rebuked and called them to repentance through prophet Micah. According to this study, what was demanded from Yahweh for individuals, traditional rulers, the church and religious leaders is what Micah 6:8 summarises into three elements which are to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with God which is the most memorable statement in the Old Testament defining a proper relationship with God. It is, hereby, recommended that religious leaders should be advocates of justice and kindness knowing that no evil perpetrator will go unpunished. If this is done, the gap between the rich and the poor will be minimal. Christians have a responsibility to be the promoters of justice, peace, and kindness.

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