Sampson M Nwaomah

• Ph.D
• Professor at Adventist University of Africa

This paper surveys the concept of Steward Leadership and examines how this concept is evident in the writings of Ellen G. White. It argues that although she did not use the term, her expressions about the characteristic and implications of Christian leadership reflects this model.

This paper is an exegetical study of 1 Peter 3:18-22. It investigates the nature of the spirits in prison, what kind of prison they are in and what constitutes Christ preaching to them. The paper concludes that the text moves from Jesus' death, resurrection, ascension, and triumph over evil spirits. Therefore, the "spirits in prison" are best under...

This paper discusses the hospitality in the teaching of Jesus s recorded in Luke 14:12-14. It argues that the kind of radical hospitality that Jesus advocates in the Lukan passage is still relevant for Christians to day and could enhance mission

This paper is an exegetical study of 1Timothy 2:11. It investigates Paul's command for women to learn and do so in quietness and submission. Although there are differing views on the meaning of the text, this paper concludes that Paul's command is primarily a positive command since it encourages women to seek biblical knowledge, albeit in an orderl...

Christian mission mandate is evidently linked to God’s fundamental initiative and commitment to reconcile sinful humanity to himself. Thus, the church today only continues in the mission of reconciling lost humanity to God. In doing mission, however, a continuing challenge has been on how best to communicate and facilitate the acceptance of the gos...

The chapter begins with a synopsis of the historical development of Prosperity Gospel and its presence in Africa. It examines aspects of its manifestations such as in lifestyle and music. It also did a survey of of its hermeneutical and homiletical considerations.

The chapter surveys some of the challenges that confront Christian Families in Africa today. These challenges include the impact of migration, honor and shame culture ad media on families. It then proceeds to discuss the roles that Christian families can play in mitigating some of these challenges.

The chapter studies the the healing of the Lunatic in Mark 5. It then examines how this is applied to exorcism in African Christianity, critics certain practice and draws implications.

This essay begins from the premise that modern concept of political practices and processes may not be read into the Bible. However, it attempts to examine the biblical concept of politics using the lives of certain biblical characters that served in public/political offices whose positions enabled them to provide some form of social services to th...

This essay begins from the premise that modern concept of political practices and processes may not be read into the Bible. However, it attempts to examine the biblical concept of politics using the lives of certain biblical characters that served in public/political offices whose positions enabled them to provide some form of social services to th...

The quest for wealth and possession is a very absorbing human activity in contemporary society, even amongst Christians. This compulsion seems so dominant that little attention is given to its eschatological dimension. Yet, Jesus' teachings in Luke 12:13-21 suggest there is a strong link between eschatology and the attitude of wealth acquisition. T...

The chapter discusses the hints on the Deity of the Holy Spirit in Luke 12:8-12. It suggest that the reference to the sin against the Holy Spirit as unforgivable implies his divinity.

The chapter discusses the theology of the Sabbath in Luke 13:10-17 through the story of the Christ healing of the bent over woman. It then proposes how the sabbath can be a delight to Seventh-day Adventist in Africa

The chapter surveys the criterium and functions of the Biblical gift of prophecy, surveys the claims to this gift in Africa and critics the contemporary claims to this gift

The chapter studies Paul's Mission Practices at in Acts 17 . It proposes that Paul adopted an "EAR" principle which enabled him to understand the audience, and witnessed to them. It concludes that such approach may also be useful and effective for Adventist Mission in Africa

The work is an empirical study of the membership Records practices amongst Seventh-day Adventist Pastors in Africa and how it impact on membership retention. It concludes by proposing some strategies that may enhance membership records keeping.

Book review of The Story Luke Tells: Luke’s Unique Witness to the Gospel

This paper reflects on the security challenges in Nigeria. Three of the most ominous ones, political violence, communal violence and religious extremism were highlighted. The paper further argues that the Olivet Discourse of Jesus in Matthew 24 provides some insight to these contemporary challenges. It thus recommends that civic and security orient...

The discussions on prosperity gospel seem very engaging and unending. In spite of the flaws of this teaching, more and more followers seem attracted to it. One of the passages significant to the proponents of prosperity gospel is Luke 6:38, which seems to suggest that there will be abundant reaping following acts of kindness. This paper therefore i...

The chapter investigates some biblical principles of music, examines contemporary worship music and Adventist philosophy of music and made recommendations.

The Environmental challenges of the Niger Delta Region caused by the activities of the oil and gas industries as well as the disregard of the region by both the oil firms and the state of Nigeria have been contentious in the discourse of environmental issues in Nigeria. In this dilemma, it appears the oil communities are powerless in the face of th...

The articles discusses death in John and 11 and draws contextual implications

The article discusses how the impact of corruption on human development. It then the teaching of both Christian and Islamic Religion on corruption and how this can be addressed .

The paper is survey of some biblical and Islamic teaching on Environmental sustainability

This work examines the mission principles in Luke 9 and made applications to contemporary Christian mission practices in Africa

This study examined the sources and effects of Religious noise among the three major religions in Nigeria in Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria. Data from survey discovered that the sources of religious noise in Ilishan-Remo included the use of ear-shattering loudspeakers by Christian and their Muslim counterpart during morning and night worship sessions; and t...

The chapter examined the the biblical model of education and the Nigerian Policy on Education. It further the two and argues that the principles of biblical educational system which not only emphasizes intellectual ability bit also moral and vocational education, is a model that can revamp the collapsing educational system in Nigeria.

Conflict is a great predicament in any human society, and most times, it is predictable. In fact, history indicates that conflict is an on-going process in human relations and may occur within and among groups and communities. In the case of Nigeria, the frequency of religious conflicts in the northern part between 1987 and 2011 has left adverse ef...

The work surveys the history of Religious Crises inNigeria and examines the rise of Boko Haram, its ideologies and implications for Christian Missions in Nigeria

The article discuses the attitude of Jesus toward Wealth acquisition and Management in Luke 12:13-21 in the context of the corruption and greed in Nigeria.

The paper studies the biblical sheepfold-shepherd relationship as a symbol of the relationship between the church and the pastor. It argues that pastoral ministry should be patterned after the ministry of the biblical shepherd who showed great care and concern for the sheep.

The article discusses the problems the ecological challenges in Niger Delta with particular emphasis on how it affects water. It calls for actions by the community to challenge the activities of the Oil and Gas Industry in the Region.

The paper argues that while the majority of the arguments on the inauguration of the Church in the New Testament point to the Pentecost in Acts 2, it does seem that Luke in his Gospel already provides evidence of the reality of the church as a new community of faith

This paper examined the perception of Adventists in West Africa towards the biblical gifts of healing and miracles. The study observed that most of the respondents seem to be familiar withe these biblical gifts,and uphold their contemporary relevance. However, it seems that some factors negatively affect the enthusiasm of some Adventist toward thes...

Corruption has been an enigma in the political history of Nigeria. Successive governments since independence have claimed to fight it though some have created an enabling environment for this ugly phenomenon. Since 1999, however, it appears much effort has been devoted to combating corruption in the public lives of Nigerians. This effort gave rise...

The paper focuses on the challenge of human trafficking in Nigeria. It discusses some the factors that may lead to this problem. It then proceeds by showing how this phenomenon dehumanizes the victims. It concludes by recommending some measures that can alleviate human trafficking

The article canvasses that the ministry of Christ as recorded in Luke 4:16-19 is a pattern that the contemporary church should emulate.

The thesis of the paper is that no meaningful worship can be offered to God in the absence of reverence in the place of worship. Thus, the paper highlights some irreverent attitudes at worship and recommends that appropriate theological education focusing on the worthiness of God, an awareness of his presence at worship and the wholeness of worship...

The thesis of this paper is that imbibing the principle of the Good Samaritan as found in Luke 10:25-37 could ameliorate global conflicts

This paper advocates that prayer is an essential Christian discipline. It further argues that in addition to the regular hours of prayer, Seventh-day Adventists can also organize all-night payers to provide opportunities for those who seek such occasion for deep prayer and extended intercessions.

Article survey the history and theology of the Ecumenical Movement from an Seventh-day Adventist Perspective and discusses some challenges to membership

This paper argues that the concept of leadership enunciated by Christ in Matthew 20:20-28 hold the solution to the quest for sustainable leadership in Nigeria

The paper studies the principles of leadership as advocated by Jesus in Matthew 20:20-28. It further explores the challenges of political leadership in Nigeria and recommends that the principles in Matthew 20 could address the challenges of leadership in Nigeria

The paper investigates the call and function of prophets in ancient Israel.