Olarewaju Olalekan

One of the greatest truths of the gospel is that we are saved by grace through faith, not by works (Ephesians 2:8–9). Yet, this does not mean that the believer is excused from responsibility. Scripture emphasizes that salvation is the beginning of a fruitful journey, not an invitation to idleness. Paul, writing to Titus, declared: “This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men” (Titus 3:8). He reinforced it again in verse 14: “And let our's also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.” These verses reveal a simple truth: though saved by grace, the believer is called to a life that is marked by good works. Work is God’s original design Before sin entered the world, God gave Adam work: to dress and keep the garden (Genesis 2:15). Work was never a curse but a gift—a way for man to reflect Go...

The Scriptures speak of a mystery that often goes unnoticed: the people of God are not just passive spectators waiting for the end of the age — they play an active role in hastening the coming of the Lord. Peter makes this clear when he writes: “Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat” (2 Peter 3:12 KJV). This suggests that our actions as believers can, in a sense, speed up the fulfillment of God’s purposes. Let’s look at different ways the Bible shows we may be either hastening or delaying the coming of the Lord. Prayer and Desire for His Kingdom Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). The Spirit and the Bride together cry out, “Come” (Revelation 22:17). A heart that longs for His appearing, and consistently prays for it, helps usher in His kingdom. If our prayers are cold, self-centered,...

The Scriptures remind us of two contrasting realities: the ministry of true men of God, and the deception of false prophets. On one hand, we are told, “holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2 Peter 1:21). On the other hand, it is written, “But there were false prophets also among the people, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction” (2 Peter 2:1). These verses place before us a clear distinction. The authentic servant of God does not speak out of personal imagination or ambition; rather, he is borne along by the Spirit of God. His words carry divine weight, bringing edification, correction, and truth. Such men, in every generation, have been channels of God’s revelation, pointing people back to Christ, the only way of salvation. Yet, the danger of counterfeit voices has always been present. False prophets rise, not moved by the Holy Ghost, but by their own desires—often greed, pride, or the thirst for recognition. Scr...