Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological studies
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A theological analysis of the three methods of interpretation of the seven heads of Revelation 17:9C-11 and their eschatological significance to the Seventh-day Adventist understanding of the last days events
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-03)Interpretation of the seven heads/kings of the leopard-like beast of Rev. 17:9c- 11 has in the recent past attracted theological arguments that have left scholars divided into three groups. The first group of scholars, ... -
The exegetical significance of election and predestination in Ephesians 1: 3-14
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-03)The meaning of election and predestination in Ephesians 1:3-14 has generated ten different interpretations. The lack of general consensus on the meaning, prompted this further investigation. This study set forth two ... -
Exploring Pentecostalism in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Ghana, 1990-2015: A case Study of Meridian Ghana Conference
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2019-04)Pentecostalism is a neo-religious movement that grows geometrically in Ghana. There is a seeming gap created by the charismatic renewals over the mainline churches as the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, Meridian Ghana ... -
An exegetical study of Exodus 20:4-5 and its implication on pictorial ornamentation in the tabernacle
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2020-05)The use of iconoclastic in modern Christian worship is the main focus which causes the researcher to investigate Exodus 20:4-6. God forbids idol worship among His people in both Old and New Testament believers (Exod ... -
The function of the Sinaitic Covenant : an exegetical analysis of Exodus 19: 3-6
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-05)This study sought to determine the function of the Sinaitic covenant [SC] (Exod 19:3-6) within the Exodus context and even in the entire OT theology. Furthermore, the study sought to elucidate the covenant’s theological ... -
The meaning of Basileia in Matthew 16:28
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-03)In view of the prevailing conflict among biblical scholars on the meaning of βασιλείᾳ in Matthew 16:28, the study sought the correct interpretation of the text. In this undertaking, the first objective was to determine ... -
The woman caught in adultery in view of the relationship between Law and Grace: an exegetical and theological study of John 7: 53-8:11
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-05)This thesis attempts to address the issue of the relationship between law and grace from the perspective of the story of the woman caught in adultery. The study seeks to highlight that justice and mercy are congruent and ... -
The Seventh-Day Adventist perspective on divorce, a theological evaluation
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2017-07)Divorce poses a serious threat to society because it destroys one of the divinely originated institutions, which is the family. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has consistently maintained a position that divorce falls ... -
An exegetical study of weništahăweh in Genesis 22:5
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2019-01)The test of Abraham has generated much debate among scholars with some espousing that Abraham was lying to his servants when he talked about worshipping and coming back with Isaac instead of telling the truth that he was ... -
The growth of Secular Humanism and Christianity in Ghana (1980-2015)
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2019-03)Secular humanism has found roots in a country as religious and Christian as Ghana. Since secular humanism denies the existence of and the reliance on the supernatural, it is mutually exclusive of Christianity and presents ... -
Towards an Adventist doctrine of Christian love
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2021-04-07)The aim of this study was to develop the foundations of a theology of Christian love. The LORD’s command in Lev 19:18 enjoins believers to have love for one’s neighbor as they do for themselves—a command affirmed by Jesus ... -
John Calvin’s understanding of the Lord’s Supper: a histro-analytical study
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2021-05)The Lord's Supper acts significantly in Christendom. It is one of the two ordinances established by Jesus Christ to be observed by the Christian Church. The Lord's Supper is frequently conducted to fortify believers’ ... -
The concept of Baptism: comparison of the theology of Martin Luther and John Calvin
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2021-02)One of the important bible teachings, is been born again as express by bible scholars as baptism, form the framework of this research. Before the Reformation, scholars expressed divergent views to resolve the controversy ... -
The identification and meaning of “sin leading to death” (1 John 5:16-17)
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2018-03)The study explores the identification and meaning of “sin leading to death” in 1 John 5:16-17. The phrase “sin leading to death” is interpreted as a grave postbaptismal sin, intentional sin, persistence in sin, apostasy ... -
Historical development of the Seventh-Day Adventist statement of beliefs and its theological implications
(Adventist University of Africa, Theological Seminary, 2018-03)The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a worldwide Church. It came into existence after the Great Disappointment of 1844, in the United States of America. Since its very beginning, the question of doctrines or Fundamental ...