Abstract:
In Nigeria, it is a theological issue when ministers of God do not give diligence and utmost care
to the study, interpretation and application of the word of truth. Some ordained and self-styled
Nigerian ministers of God twist the gospel for a gamut of reasons by not being apt in studying,
interpreting and applying the word of God, which have negative implications to the mission
mandate of the Church in Nigeria. Consequently, this study exegetically examines the theological
implications of some Nigerian ministers of God twisting the gospel for an array of reasons and
the need for them to be very apt and meticulous in studying, interpreting and applying the word
of truth in the light of 2 Timothy 2:15. Employing redaction method of doing biblical exegesis,
this study argues that the experiential issue of some ordained and self-styled Nigerian ministers
of God who fail in being apt in studying, interpreting, applying and practising the word of truth
is hindering the gospel from being fully known in Nigeria.
INTRADISCIPLINARY AND/OR INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPLICATIONS : This study addressed the
theological issue of some ordained and self-styled Nigerian ministers of God who are not
diligently committed to the ministry of the word of truth. The study recommends that
Nigerian ministers of God should study the ministry of the word of truth with diligence and
utmost care as Paul instructed Timothy. Disciplines implicated include New Testament and
Theological Studies.
