Discp. Samuel Ojo

In Genesis 2, two distinct trees are introduced, symbolizing the foundational forces in the universe: life and death. The first tree, the tree of life, represents God, the source of life, while the second, the tree of knowledge of good and evil, signifies Satan as the origin of sin and death. Genesis 2:17 reveals that consuming from the tree of knowledge leads to death, which Romans 5 further clarifies as the inevitable outcome of sin (v s . 12, 21). This connection indicates that both sin and death emerge from the tree of knowledge. Furthermore, Hebrews 2:14 attributes the power of death to the devil, reinforcing that the tree of knowledge embodies Satan’s role as the initiator of sin and death. Within the expanse of creation, two ultimate sources exist: God, the fountain of life, and Satan, the harbinger of sin and death. The Bible, as a whole, grapples with these forces and the outcomes they bring—life on one side, and sin and death on the other. I n the beginning, two trees stood i...

The Eye Being Single The Lord Jesus speaks of a profound connection between the eye and light in Matthew 6:22, symbolizing the heart’s focus as the lamp of the body. While God Himself is the source of light, the lamp—the eye—serves as the vessel that captures and releases His radiance within us. We retain this light only through a pure, single focus. The clarity of divine truth rests on this principle: only a singular, undistracted heart can receive His light fully. “ To welcome divine light, our spiritual eye must be unclouded and singularly devoted. ” But what does it mean to possess a single eye? Physically, our two eyes converge into one vision, yet spiritually, our inner sight must follow the same principle—focused solely on God. With double vision, light becomes scattered, and spiritual understanding dims. The issue, then, lies not with the light but with our divided focus. If our eye strays toward worldly attractions, our vision blurs. Thus, the single eye is the keystone of spi...

Consecration: T he Heart Being Open The Bible is not just a collection of words; it is the very Word of God, filled with divine light. Yet, this light does not simply illuminate anyone who glances upon it. As revealed in 2 Corinthians 3:18, "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory."  The key to receiving God’s light lies in approaching Him with an unveiled face—a heart free from barriers and fully open to His presence. If a man comes before the Lord with veils of self, pride, or sin s  covering his face, no light will break through. The problem is never with the light, but with the individual’s willingness to be open. The beauty of consecration lies in its ability to unveil the human heart to the glory and light of God. Just as the sun radiates its light over the entire earth, but fails to reach someone hidden behind closed doors and windows, so too does the light of Scriptur...

Interpreting Spiritual Things to Spiritual Men The journey of understanding spiritual truths is not as simple as merely possessing a regenerated spirit. Many wonder, "I have a regenerated spirit, but why does the Bible still seem like a closed book to me?" The answer to this can be found in the words of Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 2, where he draws a clear line between human wisdom and spiritual revelation. “S piritual insight does not stem from human intellect or persuasive words but from the Spirit’s revelation. ” “ The foundation of understanding the mysteries of God lies in the power of the Spirit, not in the wisdom of men .” Paul writes that his preaching was not rooted in persuasive words or human wisdom, but in the demonstration of the Spirit's power. This sets the tone for understanding why spiritual truths cannot be fully comprehended through mere intellect or reasoning. He explains that human wisdom, the kind that relies on what we see, hear, or imagine, is in...

Needs To Be Spiritual In John 6:63, Jesus declares,  “The words which I have spoken to you are spirit.”  The scriptures are not mere ink on paper; they are spiritual utterances. As Jesus taught in John 4:24,  “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit.”  These words reveal that man cannot truly connect with God through human faculties alone—our mind, emotions, and will are insufficient. Only through the spirit can we encounter God, for His essence is spirit. Thus, we must engage our regenerated spirit, the part of us made alive by God, to fully grasp divine truths. Note that our relationship with God transcends intellectualism; it requires spiritual sensitivity, for God seeks true worshipers who engage with Him in spirit. The Bible, therefore, is not a mere book of information or historical fact. Its essence is spiritual, and only those with a regenerated spirit—those transformed by God—can truly understand it. Without this spiritual r...

The Epistle to the Hebrews was written to a group of believers who held the law in high regard, even though they lived in the age of the New Testament. The law, as presented in the Old Testament, was revered by these believers, but they failed to realize that the law was merely a foreshadowing of something greater—Christ Himself. Christ, the one whom the law pointed to, had already come. Therefore, their focus should have shifted from the law to Christ, yet their deep appreciation for the law made it difficult for them to relinquish it. This attachment to the law became a distraction, keeping them from fully embracing Christ. The Epistle to the Hebrews was intended to help these believers understand that the law, though valuable, was only a representation—a picture—and that the living person, Christ, was now present. Like someone treasuring a photograph of a loved one instead of cherishing the person standing right before them, the Hebrew believers were clinging to the picture  of ...

Romans 6:3-5; 8:2, 29-30; 12:2 What is the law of divine life? In its essence, life is God, and God is life. While it’s not entirely incorrect to say that the law of divine life is simply God or life itself, it’s more accurate—based on the biblical revelation—to describe it as the automatic function of the divine life. A law signifies a natural, unchanging regulation or principle. Therefore, the law of any life form is its inherent characteristic, an innate and automatic function. The higher the life, the more elevated its law. The law of divine life is the innate function of God’s life, and because God's life is the highest life, its law surpasses all others. When I first encountered the phrase "the law of life," my natural understanding led me to associate it with rules meant to curb wrong actions. This view, while not entirely incorrect, falls short of the true biblical meaning. The law of divine life is not merely a regulation to keep us from error. Instead, it is the...

  PUSUIT AND FELLOWSHIP Song of Solomon 1:8 - 2:1 In the chambers of the King, the maiden’s spiritual journey begins with the revelation of three profound insights. First , she is made aware of the deep contrast between the fallen nature of Adam and the resplendent beauty of the Son of God , the object of the Father's love. This revelation brings her face to face with the blackness of her own condition , yet it also draws her into the fairness and glory of Christ , who represents the perfection and fulfillment of God’s desire for humanity . Second , she realizes the vanity and futility of outward works , which, through God’s dealings, are shown to be insufficient in the pursuit of true spiritual growth and fulfillment . This understanding signifies the stripping away of human effort and self-reliance, preparing her for a deeper dependence on God’s grace . Finally , the maiden becomes aware of the great spiritual need within herself — a hunger for God’s presence and a yearning for t...

The accomplishment of Christ in His first appearing is a cornerstone of the Christian faith, a glorious revelation of God’s redemptive plan, yet His ongoing work during the interval between His first and second coming often remains shrouded in mystery, neglected in the broader understanding of believers today. We speak readily of His sacrifice on the cross, of His resurrection from the dead, but seldom do we venture into the deeper truths of what Christ is accomplishing at this very moment, in the heavens, as our great Intercessor. His work was not confined to His earthly ministry nor did it conclude with His ascension. Rather, it entered a new, transcendent phase. Today, Christ is interceding for us in the heavens, not for our fleeting concerns or temporary well-being, but with the grand, eternal purpose of bringing the Triune God into our very beings (Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25). The reality of Christ’s intercession is profound, yet many Christians live their entire lives without grasping ...

God's ultimate expectation for mankind is to be found in the fullness of His divine presence, enjoying Him through a deep and intimate relationship marked by the law of life in the New Testament. This law is a transformation of the Old Testament's legal code into something much more profound—an internal, life-giving principle that governs our spirits and should also our soul. As expressed in  Hebrews 8:10 , God promises:  "I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people."  This is no longer a mere external commandment but the operation of the Spirit of life within, drawing us into the very heart of divine communion.  In this era of grace, God's dealings with us are centered on the law of the Spirit of life, an internal working of divine energy that transforms the core of our being. To have God as our God means that He is not a distant deity to be feared and appe...