Papers by Daniel Dela Dunoo
According to Ferguson and Wright (2003), the term Christology, strictly speaking, refers to “the ... more According to Ferguson and Wright (2003), the term Christology, strictly speaking, refers to “the doctrine of Christ, his person and nature. In the past, Christology has also included the work of Christ, now more usually treated separately as soteriology” (p. 137). Ferguson and Wright (2003) observe that “the importance of Christology for Christianity is obvious, since without Jesus Christ, the religion named after him would never have emerged” (p. 137). This paper discusses Christological issues in the book of Revelation.
Daily Guide Newspaper Publication, 2014
In the Ghanaian society, the prophetic ministry has received much publicity, and is perhaps the m... more In the Ghanaian society, the prophetic ministry has received much publicity, and is perhaps the most vocal of the ministries in Ghana today. On a daily basis, persons who claim to be prophets and bear the title are heard on the Ghanaian airwaves. This is a growing phenomenon. Some of the comments, claims and antics of some self - styled prophets have over time given some cause for concern. Many have raised eyebrows and have had cause to question the relevance of the prophetic ministry in our time based on the afore-stated observations and on theological basis. The raging debate has been whether the prophetic ministry is relevant in Ghana. This paper seeks to explore issues arising from this debate and proffers a personal stand based on the exploration. However, before launching into the debate, some consideration will be given the prophetic ministry as can be deduced from the Bible. This will serve as a launching pad into the debate.
There are notably two major schisms in the history of Christianity, namely, the schism that occur... more There are notably two major schisms in the history of Christianity, namely, the schism that occurred in 1054 (The split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church), and that which occurred between 1517 and 1648, resulting in national Protestant churches. The latter schism has been generally referred to as the 16th century Reformation. Certain individuals from different geographical locations, notable amongst them being Martin Luther, John Calvin, Ulrich Zwingli and John Knox led the charge (Cairns, 1996; Houghton, 1980). This paper essentially focuses on the contributions of John Calvin and John Knox.
Athanasius of Alexandria, the fourth-century Church Father is largely credited with making an unp... more Athanasius of Alexandria, the fourth-century Church Father is largely credited with making an unparalleled contribution to the advancement of the Orthodox Nicene Faith and consequently the toppling of Arianism. It was a long-fought battle with its vicissitudes but Athanasius dedicated his life and ministry to a cause he was fully convinced was in accord with God’s will. In this paper, the impressive contribution of the famed Athanasius towards the triumph of the Orthodox Nicene faith over Arianism is discussed.
A couple of years after the era of state-sponsored persecution of the Church under the Roman empi... more A couple of years after the era of state-sponsored persecution of the Church under the Roman empire came to an end and the Church assumed a heightened sense of acceptability, carnality became more and more pervasive. It appears much of the Church allowed paganism with all of its moral decadence to creep into its fold. Some Christians who were disgusted by this trend and seeking to guard against worldly influences opted to be monks; living in seclusion to seek greater fellowship with God. In the midst of all these, certain persons were raised by God to play key roles in advancing his kingdom. Notable figures who were used mightily by God during this period includes Jerome (c. 342-420), Ambrose of Milan (c. 339-397), John Chrysostom (c. 347-407) and Eusebius of Caesarea (c. 260-340) (Kelly, 1995). This paper focuses on the life, ministry and legacy of John Chrysostom.
Over the years, certain attacks have been launched incessantly against the Bible with the specifi... more Over the years, certain attacks have been launched incessantly against the Bible with the specific intent of undermining the authority of the Scriptures and calling to question claims to its divine origin. One of the notable areas of contention and a constant target for attack particularly for the last two centuries has been the inerrancy of the Bible. This paper seeks to give some consideration to both sides of the debate but with an eventual bent towards making a good case for the inerrancy of the Bible.
The Nigeria Christian Post , 2018
Skeptics have not shied away from stating that Jesus Christ is a fictional character and not a hi... more Skeptics have not shied away from stating that Jesus Christ is a fictional character and not a historical figure as taught by the Church and as contained in the New Testament of the Bible. How true is their claim? This paper explores this subject briefly.
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Papers by Daniel Dela Dunoo