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Having obtained Theological Degrees from the Veenstra Theological Seminary and the Theological College of Northern Nigeria respectively, Jesse S. Amos is now, a Lecturer and Registrar at the Veenstra Theological Seminary, Donga (Taraba State - Nigeria).
Supervisors: Rev. Prof. Tersur A. Aben, Assoc. Prof. Mark Hopkins , Rev. Prof. Reuben Ishaya Chuga , and Rev. Philemon A. Garjila
Phone: +2348026144558
Address: Veenstra Theological Seminary, Donga

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PROSPERITY GOSPEL AS A NEGATION OF THE THEOLOGY OF THE CROSS AND SELF-DEFENSE AS A RESPONSE TO SECURITY INSTABILITY

This article indicated that the killing of Christians in Nigeria is a two-facet phenomenon: the p... more This article indicated that the killing of Christians in Nigeria is a two-facet phenomenon: the persecution of the Church and a civil attack on Christian communities, which Christians must rise to face squarely. It pointed to the fact that, in a post-modern time as this, where the Church and Christian communities in Nigeria are faced with such instability of the security of their lives and properties, the Theology of the Cross and Luther's view on Self-defense will be a good response, since the 'Prosperity Gospel' which has so much influenced African Christianity has no solution for such situation. In as much as, there are good aspects of the 'Prosperity Gospel,' it has much untruth (unreality) which undermined the preorientation our Lord Jesus Christ gave the disciples before his bodily departure from earth; in which Christians are informed of the suffering involved in being his followers. However, he told them to rejoice despite all suffering, because he 'has overcome the world', and they too shall overcome the world. Thus, suffering-even as persecution and civil attacks on our communities-is a reality we must face as Christians. Our response to it is also two-facet: Self-defense and Evangelism.

In this short paper on Arianism, I briefly present the theology of Arius, and how the Council of ... more In this short paper on Arianism, I briefly present the theology of Arius, and how the Council of Nicaea condemned it. I also point out the promoters of Arius’ theology after the first council of Nicaea and trace its adherents in the contemporary—twenty-first century. Arius believed that the Son is ontologically subordinate to the Father. But not just that, he pushed it farther and said, the Son was a created being—who is not of the same substance as the Father (homoousius)—which imply that, the Son is not God, and by this, he has been robbed of his Divinity. I disagree with Arius completely and contend against his views as mentioned above. I went farther to demonstrate that, the Son is homoousius with the Father, and is not a created being.

NOVATIAN'S CHRISTOLOGY: AN EVALUATION OF HIS CONCEPT OF THE ONTOLOGICAL SUBORDINATION OF THE SON TO THE FATHER

VTS Journal of Theology , 2022

In this paper titled, Novatian's Christology: An Evaluation of his Concept of the Ontological

A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE VIEWS OF KARL BARTH AND EMIL BRUNNER ON NATURAL THEOLOGY AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY

BRØNNUM JOURNAL OF THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, 2020

The purpose of this research is, by investigation into the views of Barth and Brunner on natural ... more The purpose of this research is, by investigation into the views of Barth and Brunner on natural theology, to restate and emphasis its relevance for us today-in the first quarter of the twenty-first century. This is achieved via a comparative analysis-by which this research adopts the purely objective method as well as the critical theological analysis and biblical assessment. It is by design naturalistic, which means it is non-manipulative. The research maintained neutrality and attentiveness to dynamics. The analysis is inductive; given each case its unique orientation, holistic perspective, and context sensitivity. Barth denied that God can be known outside Christ. This is to say, he is against general revelation but only accepts special revelation. Brunner insists that there is a knowledge of God obtainable in nature-though dimmed as it may be serves as a point of contact between God and man. He accepts general revelation but it is subservient to special revelation. The position reached in this research agrees more with Brunner, that: natural theology is relevant in that, we can make the most positive use of it for doing theology and witnessing Christ-in our time.

THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL MODEL OF CONTEXTUALIZATION: A RECONSIDERATION

In this short paper, I seek to address the question of how 'anthropological model' plays in the c... more In this short paper, I seek to address the question of how 'anthropological model' plays in the contextualization of theology. First, having introduced this brief work, I will present the propositions of the model-based intensely on Stephen B. Bevans' 'Models of Contextual Theology,' and thereby show how it plays in contextualization of theology. Having achieved the aforesaid, I will point to one strength and few weaknesses of this model, and thereby draw my conclusion.

Papers by Jesse S Amos

MARTIN LUTHER: HOW HIS RELIGIOUS AND INTELLECTUAL SETTINGS INFLUENCED HIS THEOLOGY

It will be terrible to assume that, Luther just came ‘out of the blue’ and carry the flag of the... more It will be terrible to assume that, Luther just came ‘out of the blue’ and carry the flag of the Reformation course which he effectively delivered. Though few have denied any kind of influence upon him by either the Religious ideas of his time or the Intellectual setting within which he was brought up. However, in this short paper I deem it fit to investigate both the religious and intellectual setting of Luther, to point out how he was indeed influenced by them, and how because of this influence he was able to reconstruct the task of a “true theologian” and what a “true theology” should be (or is).

Books by Jesse S Amos

VTS STUDENTS' MAGAZINE

Σύνοψη Sýnopsi 1.2, 2021

Σύνοψη Sýnopsi •VTS got new PROVOST "Their character should amplify what they have learnt …"-Eld.... more

VTS SYNOPSI 1.1

Synopsi, 2021

Σύνοψη-SÝNOPSI is a magazine of the Veenstra Theological Seminary (VTS) Students' Body. The name ... more Σύνοψη-SÝNOPSI is a magazine of the Veenstra Theological Seminary (VTS) Students' Body. The name "SÝNOPSI" is taken directly from Greek "Σύνοψη" (Sýnopsi), meaning, 'digest'. Σύνοψη-SÝNOPSI is primarily a theological digest (in the context of Africa and the world); it also carries the Seminary news-most importantly Students' activities. It as well include other societal concerns on diverse subjects such as economy, politics etc. It also publishes event notifications (wedding etc), announcements, anniversaries (birthdays etc), as well as business advertisements-call in for yours■ EXPIRATION OF TENURE: the servants of God, Rev. (Dr) Caleb O. S. Ahima and Rev. (Dr.) Isaiah Jirapye Magaji have been serving the Church CRC-N (since November 2012) as President and Vice President respectively; their tenure now expires in November 2021. May the Lord of the Church, raise men as these who shall lead his church to attaining its purpose on earth. Amen. Rev. (Dr) Caleb O. S. Ahima Rev. (Dr.

PROSPERITY GOSPEL AS A NEGATION OF THE THEOLOGY OF THE CROSS AND SELF-DEFENSE AS A RESPONSE TO SECURITY INSTABILITY

This article indicated that the killing of Christians in Nigeria is a two-facet phenomenon: the p... more This article indicated that the killing of Christians in Nigeria is a two-facet phenomenon: the persecution of the Church and a civil attack on Christian communities, which Christians must rise to face squarely. It pointed to the fact that, in a post-modern time as this, where the Church and Christian communities in Nigeria are faced with such instability of the security of their lives and properties, the Theology of the Cross and Luther's view on Self-defense will be a good response, since the 'Prosperity Gospel' which has so much influenced African Christianity has no solution for such situation. In as much as, there are good aspects of the 'Prosperity Gospel,' it has much untruth (unreality) which undermined the preorientation our Lord Jesus Christ gave the disciples before his bodily departure from earth; in which Christians are informed of the suffering involved in being his followers. However, he told them to rejoice despite all suffering, because he 'has overcome the world', and they too shall overcome the world. Thus, suffering-even as persecution and civil attacks on our communities-is a reality we must face as Christians. Our response to it is also two-facet: Self-defense and Evangelism.

In this short paper on Arianism, I briefly present the theology of Arius, and how the Council of ... more In this short paper on Arianism, I briefly present the theology of Arius, and how the Council of Nicaea condemned it. I also point out the promoters of Arius’ theology after the first council of Nicaea and trace its adherents in the contemporary—twenty-first century. Arius believed that the Son is ontologically subordinate to the Father. But not just that, he pushed it farther and said, the Son was a created being—who is not of the same substance as the Father (homoousius)—which imply that, the Son is not God, and by this, he has been robbed of his Divinity. I disagree with Arius completely and contend against his views as mentioned above. I went farther to demonstrate that, the Son is homoousius with the Father, and is not a created being.

NOVATIAN'S CHRISTOLOGY: AN EVALUATION OF HIS CONCEPT OF THE ONTOLOGICAL SUBORDINATION OF THE SON TO THE FATHER

VTS Journal of Theology , 2022

In this paper titled, Novatian's Christology: An Evaluation of his Concept of the Ontological

A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE VIEWS OF KARL BARTH AND EMIL BRUNNER ON NATURAL THEOLOGY AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY

BRØNNUM JOURNAL OF THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH, 2020

The purpose of this research is, by investigation into the views of Barth and Brunner on natural ... more The purpose of this research is, by investigation into the views of Barth and Brunner on natural theology, to restate and emphasis its relevance for us today-in the first quarter of the twenty-first century. This is achieved via a comparative analysis-by which this research adopts the purely objective method as well as the critical theological analysis and biblical assessment. It is by design naturalistic, which means it is non-manipulative. The research maintained neutrality and attentiveness to dynamics. The analysis is inductive; given each case its unique orientation, holistic perspective, and context sensitivity. Barth denied that God can be known outside Christ. This is to say, he is against general revelation but only accepts special revelation. Brunner insists that there is a knowledge of God obtainable in nature-though dimmed as it may be serves as a point of contact between God and man. He accepts general revelation but it is subservient to special revelation. The position reached in this research agrees more with Brunner, that: natural theology is relevant in that, we can make the most positive use of it for doing theology and witnessing Christ-in our time.

THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL MODEL OF CONTEXTUALIZATION: A RECONSIDERATION

In this short paper, I seek to address the question of how 'anthropological model' plays in the c... more In this short paper, I seek to address the question of how 'anthropological model' plays in the contextualization of theology. First, having introduced this brief work, I will present the propositions of the model-based intensely on Stephen B. Bevans' 'Models of Contextual Theology,' and thereby show how it plays in contextualization of theology. Having achieved the aforesaid, I will point to one strength and few weaknesses of this model, and thereby draw my conclusion.

MARTIN LUTHER: HOW HIS RELIGIOUS AND INTELLECTUAL SETTINGS INFLUENCED HIS THEOLOGY

It will be terrible to assume that, Luther just came ‘out of the blue’ and carry the flag of the... more It will be terrible to assume that, Luther just came ‘out of the blue’ and carry the flag of the Reformation course which he effectively delivered. Though few have denied any kind of influence upon him by either the Religious ideas of his time or the Intellectual setting within which he was brought up. However, in this short paper I deem it fit to investigate both the religious and intellectual setting of Luther, to point out how he was indeed influenced by them, and how because of this influence he was able to reconstruct the task of a “true theologian” and what a “true theology” should be (or is).

VTS STUDENTS' MAGAZINE

Σύνοψη Sýnopsi 1.2, 2021

Σύνοψη Sýnopsi •VTS got new PROVOST "Their character should amplify what they have learnt …"-Eld.... more

VTS SYNOPSI 1.1

Synopsi, 2021

Σύνοψη-SÝNOPSI is a magazine of the Veenstra Theological Seminary (VTS) Students' Body. The name ... more Σύνοψη-SÝNOPSI is a magazine of the Veenstra Theological Seminary (VTS) Students' Body. The name "SÝNOPSI" is taken directly from Greek "Σύνοψη" (Sýnopsi), meaning, 'digest'. Σύνοψη-SÝNOPSI is primarily a theological digest (in the context of Africa and the world); it also carries the Seminary news-most importantly Students' activities. It as well include other societal concerns on diverse subjects such as economy, politics etc. It also publishes event notifications (wedding etc), announcements, anniversaries (birthdays etc), as well as business advertisements-call in for yours■ EXPIRATION OF TENURE: the servants of God, Rev. (Dr) Caleb O. S. Ahima and Rev. (Dr.) Isaiah Jirapye Magaji have been serving the Church CRC-N (since November 2012) as President and Vice President respectively; their tenure now expires in November 2021. May the Lord of the Church, raise men as these who shall lead his church to attaining its purpose on earth. Amen. Rev. (Dr) Caleb O. S. Ahima Rev. (Dr.