RELEVANCE OF SOME PAUL’S TEACHINGS TO CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIANITY

Joseph Olufunso Fagbenro(1), Prof. Afolabi J. Ampitan(2),


(1) M.A. Student, Department of Religious Studies, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.
(2) Department of Religious Studies, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.
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Abstract


This examination explores the enduring relevance of Paul’s teachings to contemporary Christianity, highlighting their continued applicability in modern Christian contexts. Paul’s emphasis on courtesy, inclusion, and social justice offer a powerful framework for believers to engage with pressing issues of inequality and injustice. His teachings on personal spiritual development and Church unity provide valuable insights for believers seeking to deepen their faith and live out their values in community with others. This discussion demonstrates the ongoing significance of Paul’s teachings, inspiring believers to embody the values of the kingdom of God in their lives. Paul’s teachings, albeit, done several centuries ago, are still quite relevant in the contemporary days. This is because the teachings address very salient points that are quite useful or relevant for the day-to-day human existence. Teaching is indeed germane in Christianity apparently because of the fact that some of the issues embedded in the religion are quite obscured to the proselytes. And there is the absolute need to consolidate what is already known by these who have held tenaciously to the faith, over the years.

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