UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has ignited discussions online after making remarks about the authorship of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of questioning scripture for a deeper understanding of faith.

During a recent sermon, Adegboyega addressed reactions to his comments, clarifying that despite debates, the Bible remains central to his ministry.

“Some people said I claimed the Bible was written by white people. I stand by my words, but we still rely on it. Scripture is the foundation we build upon,” he stated.

He highlighted the value of critical thinking in spiritual growth. “You rarely see movements where hundreds of young people engage daily with the Bible, speaking and teaching from it,” he said.

Adegboyega shared that he personally studied and questioned the Bible as he matured in faith, urging believers to explore and challenge their understanding.

“I examined the Bible to truly understand its message. I won’t accept anything without investigation. I refuse to follow the older generation blindly, asking no questions and remaining unaware,” he explained.

The pastor also criticized a culture of unquestioned religious practice, noting that it often produces a society that is outwardly religious but spiritually shallow.

“Our parents created a religious nation that lacks spirituality. We read the Bible and follow its instructions, but sometimes without truly understanding it,” he concluded.

In related news… Controversial Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has sparked fresh debate online after a viral video showed him describing Christianity as a “social construct” introduced to Africans during colonisation.

In the clip, the cleric said Christianity was used as a tool to control and subdue Africans.

The white man came to Africa when he came to colonize us. He told us he was sending to us a bigger religion,” Adegboyega said. He also alleged that certain biblical teachings, including instructions about masters and slaves, were used to justify oppression and enforce obedience.

He further claimed that Africans were “tricked into submission” through religion, stating that both leaders and citizens were influenced in ways that benefited colonial powers.

Referencing the transatlantic slave trade, the pastor said Africans were transported in ships under the banner of Christianity.

“How are we still going to practice the construct, the social construct called Christianity?” he questioned, insisting that the faith, as practised in many African societies, reflects cultural and historical influences rather than purely spiritual origins.

Adegboyega also criticised what he described as rigid religious systems that dictate how and whom people should marry, arguing that many of these rules are not explicitly stated in the Bible but were added over time.

Calling for what he described as a “liberated generation,” he urged young Africans to embrace spirituality over religion. He explained that spirituality involves seeking knowledge, asking questions, and developing confidence through intelligence rather than blind obedience.

The pastor added that churches should prioritise empowering members with knowledge and transparency, while criticising systems that restrict access to leaders or provide limited clarity about church-owned properties.