http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/286 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:06:18 GMT 2026-09-02T19:06:18Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9587 Implication of Love as Fulfillment of the Law in Luke 10: 25-37. Lessons for Nigerian Christians Obetta, Hyacinth Chikelu The narrative of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 presents Jesus’ teaching on love for God and love for neighbour. Love in this context points at the fulfillment of the law. The implication is to fulfill the requirement for eternal living, reciprocate God’s love, and create a harmonious society. By redaction critical analysis and exegesis of the text, it was discovered that love in this context is a command and a prerequisite of all laws. The study is aimed at enumerating the concept of love as fulfillment of the law; portraying the way through which God shows love to mankind and how mankind should reciprocate it towards God and fellow man. The study found that there is a paradigm shift as regards the conception and application of love amongst Nigerian Christians. It also found that Nigerian Christians consider some limitations and initiate some reservations in practice of love to their fellow Christians and non-Christians. If brotherliness is a summary and fulfillment of the Law and Prophets, and Jesus came to fulfill the law, He therefore came to restore brotherliness. Brotherliness is not a mere outward expression of compliment. It is a disposition of the heart that produces results. Expression of brotherliness must emanate from the heart. It must be a life. The paper recommends that Nigerian Christians should express love to their fellow without considering socio-religious and socio-economic affinity; just as the Good Samaritan did. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9587 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9584 Individual and Collective Responsibility in Ezekiel 18:1-4 and Blame Game among Nigerians Onah, Nelson Sunday This study examines blame game among Nigerians in the light of individual and collective responsibility in Ezekiel 18:1-4. The idea of blaming others for all the misfortune of today is a problem of a great concern to keen observers as it was to prophet Ezekiel during Israel's exile. Hence, it becomes a thing of concern to every well meaning Nigerian as it was to prophet Ezekiel during his time as to why people always shy away from accepting responsibilities when things go contrary to the anticipated result. Most people point accusing fingers at others without noticing that the remaining fingers are pointing back at them. The present political administration in Nigeria (especially the presidency) has kept heaping blame on the past administrations without making much effort to make a difference. The bulk of blame game in Nigeria has brought set back in almost if not all sectors of the country. Hence the researcher thought it wise to deploy Ezekiel 18:1-4 in tackling the menace of blame game in Nigeria. The researcher adopted Historical-Critical Method. Form Criticism which is an aspect of Historical-Critical Method was specifically used in this research work. The research work revealed the attitude of most Nigerians toward individual responsibility. It is obvious that in Nigeria, most Nigerians understanding of individual and collective responsibility is synonymous with that of the Israelite nation of Ezekiel's time which depicts irresponsibility and shifting of blames to previous generations because of their belief in inherited punishment. Every Nigerian should understand that their destiny is in their own hands and thus strive to ensure that they do not destroy it. Every elected leader should desist from continually blaming past leaders but should take responsibility during their era of government. Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9584 2018-07-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9350 Implication of Love as Fulfillment of the Law in Luke 10: 25-37. Lessons for Nigerian Christians Obetta, Hyacinth Chikelu The narrative of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37, presents Jesus’ teaching on love for God and love for neighbour. Love in this context points at the fulfillment of the law. The implication is to fulfill the requirement for eternal living, reciprocate to God’s love and create a harmonious society. By redaction critical analysis and exegesis of the text, it was discovered that love in this context is a command and a prerequisite of all laws. The study is aimed at enumerating the concept of love as fulfillment of the law; portraying the way through which God shows love to mankind and how mankind should reciprocate it towards God and fellow man. The study found that there is a paradigm shift as regards the conception and application of love amongst Nigerian Christians. It also found that Nigerian Christians consider some limitations and initiate some reservations in practise of love to their fellow Christians and non-Christians. If brotherliness is a summary and fulfillment of the Law and Prophets, and Jesus came to fulfill the law, He therefore came to restore brotherliness. Brotherliness is not a mere outward expression of compliment. It is a disposition of the heart that produces results. Expression of brotherliness must emanate from the heart. It must be a life. The paper recommends that Nigerian Christians should express love to their fellow without considering socio-religious and socio-economic affinity; just as the Good Samaritan did. Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9350 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9349 The Christian Church’s Role In Curbing The Anti Altruistic Politics In Nigeria Aji, Kevin Chika Anti altruistic politics which is politics that puts one’s interest above that of the masses is the reason behind quagmire in Nigeria as a nation. Research has shown that politics in Nigeria is all about selfish interests and interest of associates. To actualize that, politicians defect from a party to other, their cronies determine who governs, employment is shared with associates and resources meant for the development are embezzled. This study aims to determine how Christian churches in Nigeria can contribute in curbing anti altruistic politics in Nigeria. Building on existing researches in the areas, the study focuses on bringing Christian leadership ability to bear in Nigeria politics, praying for the leaders, emphasizing ethical principles and condemning of anti altruistic politics. The study adopted phenomenological method of research. Primary and secondary methods were used in data gathering. Thus 28 participants were randomly selected from the 6 geopolitical zones of the country. Findings show that Christian churches in Nigeria possess the capacity to curb anti altruistic politics in Nigeria and such could be done through participation in politics and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and other Christian bodies in Nigeria should encourage their members to participate in politics. Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.unn.edu.ng/handle/123456789/9349 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z