J. Ayodeji Adewuya (Ayo Adewuya)
Publications
Books:
This book examines 2 Cor 6:14-7:1 and argues that its theological message is communal holiness. It culminates in an attempt to posit a Pauline theology of corporate sanctification in the Corinthian correspondence. Paul's view of sanctification, it is argued, should be seen as multifaceted: relational, communal, ethical, and mission-oriented. Thus, a coherent picture of Pauline teaching on holiness in the Corinthian correspondence emerges from this book. For Paul, the focus of God's redemptive activity is, primarily, the community and not the individual. Paul's view on holiness has to do with communal holiness within the people of God, the goal of which is to make God known to the wider society. In sum, this book argues that the teaching on holiness should not be, and cannot be, satisfactorily explained in terms of the individual, but only as the individual stands in relation to the community of faith. Thus, the conclusion offers a corrective to some strands of modern interpretation that emphasize the individualistic, experiential aspects of Christian holiness, thus tending to reduce Christian holiness to morality
Transformed by Grace: Paul’s View of Holiness in Romans 6-8
This study contends that the single thread that runs through Romans 6-8 is that of sanctification, which is explained in terms of a life that is transformed by the grace of God. The author argues that a proper understanding of Romans 7 requires that one situate it firmly in the context of the life of freedom from sin in Chapter 6, as well as a life of freedom by the Holy Spirit in Chapter In terms of its contemporary relevance, Paul's view of holiness in Romans 6-8 is grounded in relationship with God, involving separation, commitment, and ethical purity. It is a call to the Roman Christians, and by implication, believers in our present day, to live an alternative lifestyle, to be a model of God's holiness, in order to make him known to the wider society. This conclusion is tested in the Pauline corpus by examining various passages. A picture of Paul's view of holiness that is consonant with the message of Romans 6-8 emerges from this study. For Paul, holiness must not be reduced to theological propositions but is to be understood as a quality to be demonstrated in the lives of those who are called by the name of the Lord.
Transformados por Gracia : Perspectiva Paullina de la santidad en Romanos 6-8.
A Commentary on 1 & 2 Corinthians. International Study Guide Series. England: SPCK, 2009.
A commentary on the Biblical texts with contextual examples and explanations to facilitate the reflections of readers of differing church traditions throughout the world.
Journal Articles and Essays:
“The Holy Spirit and Sanctification in Romans 8:1-17,” Journal of Pentecostal Theology 9.18 (2001) 71-84.
“Paul’s Understanding of Holiness in 1 & 2 Corinthians: An African Perspective,” Lexington Theological Quarterly 39.2 (2004) 93-114.
The Church as A Holy People,” Church of God Evangel (May 2002) 14-15.“Interconnectedness: Functioning as the Body of Christ,” Church of God Evangel (June, 2005).
“Revisiting 1 Corinthians 11.27-34: Paul’s Discussion of the Lord’s Supper and African Meals,” Journal for the Studies of the New Testament 30.1 (2007) 95-112.
“Holiness in 2 Corinthians: God’s People in A Pluralistic Society” in Holiness and Ecclesiology in the New Testament, edited by Kent Brower and Andy Johnson. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007.
“Priestly Discourse and the Rhetoric of Reconciliation in 2 Corinthians” in Priestly Discourse in Rhetorical Argumentation, edited by L. Gregory Bloomquist, Symposium (forthcoming).
Review of Keith Warrington’s Discovering the Holy Spirit in the New Testament LTQ, 2008
“Paul, Crucifixion and Sanctification in Galatians,” in Passover, Pentecost, & Parousia: Studies in Celebration of the Life and Ministry of R. Hollis Gause, Deo Publishing, 2010.
"Constructing an African Pentecostal Eschatology, Which Way?" in Perspectives in African Pentecostal Eschatologies: World Without End, edited by Peter Althouse and Robby Waddel, Eugene Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2010.
"The Effects of the Prosperity Gospel in Africa" in Spirit-Empowered Christianity in the Twenty-First Century, edited by Vinson Synan, Lake Mary, FL: Strang Communications, 2011.
"The Sacrificial-Missiological Function of Paul's Sufferings in the Context of 2 Corinthhians" in Paul as Missionary: Identity, Activity, Theology, and Practice, edited by Trevor Burke and Brian Rosner, (LNTS 420), Edinburgh: T & T International, 2011.
Church-Related Publications
I. Precepts for Living
“More Light on the Text: 2 Chr. 30:1-6, 8-12,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2002) 15-19.
“More Light on the Text: 2 Chr. 33:1-13” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2002) 26-29.
“More Light on the Text: Zeph. 1:12; 3:1-5, 11-13,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2002) 36-40.
“More Light on the Text: 2 Chr. 34:1-3, 21, 29-33,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2002) 45-48.
“More Light on the Text: Jere. 6:16-21, 26-28,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2002) 54-56.
“More Light on the Text : 1 Cor. 1:10-17,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2005) 388-390
“More Light on the Text : 1 Cor. 2:1, 6-16,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2005) 395-399
“More Light on the Text: 1 Cor. 3:1-15,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2005) 405-409
“More Light on the Text: 1 Cor. 4:1-13,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2005) 416-418
“More Light on the Text: Col. 1:15-23,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2006) 144-148
“More Light on the Text: Heb. 1:1-14,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2006) 154-158
“More Light on the Text: 1 John 2:1-10,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2006) 165-168
“More Light on the Text: Gen. 25:19-34,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2007) 59-61
“More Light on the Text: Gen. 28:10-22,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2007) 68-70
“More Light on the Text: Gen. 29:31-35,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2007) 75-77
“More Light on the Text: Gen. 33:1-11,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2007) 82-84
“More Light on the Text: Ezek. 11:14-21,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2008), 264-266.
“More Light on the Text: Ezek. 34:23-31,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2008), 272-274.
“More Light on the Text: Ezek. 36:22-32,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2008), 280-282.
“More Light on the Text: Ezek.37:1-14,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2008), 287-289.
“More Light on the Text: Ezek. 47:1-12,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2008), 294-296.
“More Light on the Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2009), 390-393.
“More Light on the Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2009), 399-404.
“More Light on the Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2009), 328-331.
“More Light on the Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2009), 338-342.
“More Light on the Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-6; 3:14-16,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2010), 307-310.
“More Light on the Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-13,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2010), 317-320.
“More Light on the Text: 1 Timothy 4:6-16,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2010), 328-331.
“More Light on the Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-8, 17-22,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (2010), 338-342.
“More Light on the Text: Proverbs 3:1-12,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (forthcoming).
“More Light on the Text: Proverbs 4:20-27,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (forthcoming).
“More Light on the Text: Proverbs 15:21-33,” Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (forthcoming).
“More Light on the Text: Proverbs,” 25:1-10," Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (forthcoming).
“More Light on the Text: Proverbs,” 29:16-27," Precepts for Living. Chicago: UMI (forthcoming).
II. Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary
“The Power of the Gospel: Rom. 1:1-17; Gal. 1:6-24,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press (2007) 261-268.
“The Need of the Gospel: Rom. 1:1-18 – 3:31,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press (2007) 269-279.
“Justification by Faith: Rom. 4:1-25; Gal. 3:1-29,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press (2007) 280-286.
“Reconciliation to God: Rom. 5:1-21,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press (2007) 299-305.
“Freedom from Sinful Living: Rom. 6:1-23,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press (2007) 307-312.
“Law and Liberty: Rom. 7:1-8:4; Gal. 5:1-14,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press (2007) 313-320.
“Victorious Christian Living: Rom. 8:35-39; Gal. 5:16-26,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press (2007) 321-329.
“Living as a Christian: Rom. 12:1-21; Gal. 6:1-10,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press (2007) 330-337.
“The Message of the Cross: 1 Cor. 1:18-2:2,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2008), 136-141.
“Having the Mind of Christ: 1 Cor. 2:3-3:23,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2008), 142-148.
“Discerning the Lord’s Body: 1 Cor. 10:14-11:2, 17:34,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2008), 158-163.
“Having the Spirit of Christ:, 1 Cor. 12:1-27; 14:1-25,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2008), 166-172.
“Having the Love of Christ: 1 Cor. 12:28-13:13,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2008), 173-179.
“Treasure in Clay Pots: 2 Cor. 4:1-5:10,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2008), 183-189
“The Grace of Giving,: 2 Cor. 8:1-15; 9:1-15,” Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2008), 190-196.
"Live With Confidence in Christ: Philippians 1:6-30, Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2010), 372-379.
"Imitate Christ: Philippians 1:29-2:18," Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2010), 390-397
"Pursue Christ: Philippians 3:1-21," Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2010), 398-406.
"Partner With Others: Philippians 1:1-5; 2:19-30; 4:15-20," Evangelical Sunday School Lesson Commentary. Cleveland, TN.: Pathway Press, (2010), 406-414.
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Paper Presentations
“Communal Holiness: An Afro-centric Perspective on Holiness in 1 Corinthians” – presented at the second joint meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Study and Wesleyan Theological Society held at Asbury Theological Seminary, March 20-22, 2003.
“Paul’s Understanding of Holiness in 1 & 2 Corinthians: An African Perspective” -presented at the International Congress of the Society of Biblical Literature Conference at Groningen, Netherlands on July 26, 2004.
“Priestly Discourse and the Rhetoric of Reconciliation in 2 Corinthians” – presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature at San Antonio, Texas on November 21, 2004.
“Revisiting 1 Cor. 11:17-34: Insights from African Communal Meals” - presented at the International Congress of the Society of Biblical Literature Conference at Groningen, Netherlands on July 26, 2006.
Review of Robert Jewett’s commentary on Romans at the annual meeting of the Society of Pentecostal Studies, Lee University Cleveland Tennessee on March 10-12, 2007.
“African Paul?: An Alternative Interpretative Grid for the Understanding of Paul’s Letters” - presented at the African Biblical Hermeneutics Section of the Society of Biblical Literature 2008 Annual Meeting at Boston, Massachusetts, November 22, 2008
“Understanding 2 Cor. 7:1 Against the Backdrop of African Purification Rites” – presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature Conference New Orleans, November 21-24, 2009.
