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    The Breathtaking Beauty of the New Heaven in Revelation 22   © Ezekiel Nzuki   E ver wondered what heaven might look like? The Bible's last chapter, Revelation 22, gives us an exciting glimpse. It's like God's ultimate home renovation show, but instead of just fixing up a house, He's redesigning the whole universe! This vivid description offers believers a glimpse into the eternal paradise that awaits them—a realm of unparalleled beauty, perfect harmony, and the constant presence of God. As we explore the ten key elements of this heavenly landscape, we find ourselves drawn into a vision of hope and wonder that transcends our earthly understanding. The Heavenly Highlights:   1. The River of Life : A crystal-clear river flows from God's throne, symbolizing purity and vitality. (Revelation 22:1)   2. The Tree of Life : Lining the river, this tree bears twelve fruits, offering abundance and variety. (Revelation 22:2)   3. He

  5 Biblical Guidelines on Speaking in Tongues from 1 Corinthians 14 ©Ezekiel Nzuki   Introduction: The practice of speaking in tongues has been a topic of ongoing discussion and varying perspectives within Christian communities. While some view it as a spiritual gift, others approach it cautiously, seeking to understand its proper context and application according to Scripture. In this paper, we examine five key biblical guidelines from 1 Corinthians 14 that shed light on this phenomenon, aiming to provide a balanced and accessible perspective based on the teachings of the Bible. body 1. The Language Being Spoken Must Be Understood: According to 1 Corinthians 14:9-10 , the Apostle Paul emphasizes the importance of comprehension when speaking in tongues. He states, " So likewise you, unless you utter by the tongue words easy to understand , how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the air." This passage highlights that all languages in th

Who is the Beautiful Lover Praised in the Song of Songs? Published by Nzuki Ezekiel I t is widely acknowledged, and I concur, that in ancient times, there existed a king reputed to have numerous wives. King Solomon, as documented in the scriptures, is purported to have had 700 wives and 300 concubines. 1 However, amidst this multitude, there exists a distinct book in the Old Testament where he appears to extol a particular woman. 2  The inquiry revolves around the identity of the woman referenced in the book. Furthermore, how can a man known for his polygamous relationships offer advice on monogamous marriage? How can he speak about the sanctity of marriage? Who exactly is the woman receiving praise in the book? Is she representative of all his women, or is she a singular individual?   This article explores the aforementioned questions concerning the life of Solomon and the woman mentioned. Authorship of the Song o

  Did God limit man's age to 120 years ? Written by Nzuki Ezekiel  Introduction   One day, God is Believed to have instructed Noah to build the Ark. This succeeds God’s declaration to destroy the earth due to man’s wickedness (Gen 6:7 ). When men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose ( Gen 6:2 ).   We then see God declaring in vs 3 that His Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years. The question of whether God limited man's age to 120 years has been an issue of discussion among many Christians. This article explores the significance of the 120 years as per the context of the Biblical narrative.    i) Contextual analysis   The first seven verses portray the wickedness of Man. The 2nd verse explains more on the cause of the wickedness

Analysis of Paul’s statement in Phil 1:20-21  "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" © Ezekiel Nzuki hope4u254@gmail.com Introduction  In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul provides a powerful glimpse into his perspective on life and death as a follower of Christ. In the midst of discussing his present circumstances of imprisonment, he makes the profound statement: "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" (Phil 1:21) .   This verse has become one of the most widely quoted and analyzed statements in the Pauline letters, capturing the essence of Paul's devotion to Christ that the SDA Bible Commentary describes as "The Christian's life being bound up inseparably with Christ"( Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary, Volume 7. Review & Herald, October 19, 1879) .  At the heart of this issue are two key interpretive questions:   1) What did Paul mean by the phrase "to live is Christ"?    2) What did