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God is altogether righteous and will not condone unrighteousness from any of His creations. God, therefore, hates anything that is described as despicable or abominable. Through the Bible, we see that God hates idolatry, sexual Immorality, injustice, hypocrisy, deceit, pride and evil thoughts (Proverbs 6:16-19). In general, God hates wicked people. Psalm 11:5 is very blunt about God’s hatred for wicked people. “The Lord tests the righteous, but His soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.” He hates wicked people from the depth of His being. Proverbs 15 is a good passage to read to learn more about God’s hatred for the wicked.God hates the wicked because their act of wickedness is a rebellion against Him. Hatred towards other human beings by any man is hatred towards God (Matt. 25:31ff). The golden rule says “Do unto others what you will like them do unto you” (Luke 6:31). God is the defender of the powerless. God will not overlook the atrocity anyone may do against His elect- the church. As wicked people turn their fury against God’s people by mocking them, denying them their right and putting them to death. God’s hatred will be rekindled against them and will manifest in His time.God’s hatred of wicked people does not negate any of His character as a sinless and righteous God.

Wednesday Mid-Week ServiceBible Study Topic: Judgement DayAnchor Scripture: Matthew 25: 31-34Excerpts:Judgement means to separate, to make a distinction between, to estimate, to call to account, to bring under question, to bring to trial, to sentenceWhy we need to teach Judgement* The day of wrath will come* we need to live in the fear of God* To stir up affection for the lost* So that we might present the gospel as it isBasis for which people will be judged* By the level of light they have* By their conscience* By the Word of God* Standard of divine impartiality* By the measure of light or truth revealed to us* By their treatment of children of God* By the law* By the gospel

Topic: Principles of AdvancementAnchor Scripture: Matthew 11:16; 11:12Preacher: Rev Olusegun Omotosho

PROGRAM FOCUS: • To articulate the Role of the Church in Remaking A Great Nation • To sensitize the Church on Nation Building Requirement as a Tool for Evangelism

PROGRAM FOCUS:• To articulate the Role of the Church in Remaking A Great Nation• To sensitize the Church on Nation Building Requirement as a Tool for Evangelism

PROGRAM FOCUS: • To articulate the Role of the Church in Remaking A Great Nation • To sensitize the Church on Nation Building Requirement as a Tool for Evangelism

PROGRAM FOCUS:• To articulate the Role of the Church in Remaking A Great Nation• To sensitize the Church on Nation Building Requirement as a Tool for Evangelism

On May 28, 2017. Ikoyi Baptist Church will celebrate its Godden Jubilee. In preparation for the celebrations which will commence on Sunday, May 21, we shall need your utmost cooperation to support the Church in cash and in kind. The Jubilee Committee is working hard and we plead with you to cooperate with them if they come to solicit for your assistance.It is our earnest prayer that Ikoyi Baptist Church will continue to be obedient to the Lord of the Church, Jesus Christ as we continue to exist. May the light of Jesus shine brighter from this corner of Lateef Jakande Avenue in Ikoyi to the uttermost part of the earth. Amen.

Wednesday Mid-Week Service Bible Study Topic: CONTENDING FOR THE FAITHAnchor Scripture: Jude 1: 1-4

JESUS ROSE TO LIFEIf Jesus be dead, in the grip of a tombThere’d be nothing for us but fear and doomLife would be sad, with no way to copeDeath would reign all, without any hopeIf Jesus be dead, in the grip of a tombWe’ll have no future, only dark and gloomNo life after death, no eternity in sight,No hope, no joy, no Saviour, no light.But…. (And aren’t we thankful there is a “but”)But thanks be to God, Jesus rose to life.The debt all paid, though sin was rifeHis body lay in the tomb three daysThen up from the grave his life was raised.Yes, thanks be to God, Jesus rose to life.He conquered death, all sin and strife.To those who believe, from death set freeWith hope, with joy, their Saviour to see by John R. Cross.

Wednesday Mid-Week ServiceBible Study Topic: HateAnchor Scriptures: Matthew 5: 21- 26. 1John 2: 8-11, 1 John 4: 19-21

Romans 11:33 exclaims, “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgment, and his paths beyond tracing out.”Few of the attributes of God are:God is Omniscient – He knows all things (Isaiah 40:28; Job 37:16; Psalm 147:5; I John 3:20; Rom. 11:33).God is Omnipotent – He has no limitations (Job 42:2; Gen. 18:14).God is Omnipresent - He is present in all places at all times. Heaven is His throne and the earth His foot-stool (Prov. 15:3; Jer. 23:23-24; Psalm 139:7-12).God is Immutable – God is unchanging (Psalm 90:2; Malachi 3:6).God is Holy – No evil found in Him (Psalm 99:9; Habakkuk 1:13).God is Love – This sums up His mercy, grace and loving kindness (I John 4; John 3:16; Rom 5:8).Our God is unlike the gods of other religions who are unpredictable. Though we can predict God yet he is incomprehensible. What an awesome God we serve.