THE LEOPARD, THE SEVEN-MAN, THE LION, AND THE LORD What Annang Spiritual Power Teaches About the Incarnation --- By Da Effiong Daniel African Holy Land, Ubon Abasi Ibom Former Ikot Nsekong, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria --- Introduction: Two Questions, One Answer For centuries, Christian missionaries proclaimed that God became man in Jesus Christ. For just as many centuries, African traditionalists objected: "How can God, who is spirit, become flesh? If He becomes a man, He ceases to be God. He cannot be in heaven and on earth at the same time." But the traditionalist objection collapses when placed against the backdrop of Annang cosmology—specifically, several well-documented phenomena: 1. Owoden Itiaba (Seven-Man): Abasiekong Umoren Ekut, a chief priest, could appear in seven different villages simultaneously, fighting wars in all of them at once. His people called him Owoden Itiaba—the man who is seven. 2. Metamorphosis (Leopard): Essien Amankpa could transform into a leopard i...
THE SWORD AND THE SERVANT: A Biblical Treatise on Romans 13:4 and the Corruption of Earthly Power Theological and Prophetic Document Scripture Foundation: Romans 13:4 (KJV) "For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil." Date of Issue: July 5, 2026 Subject: The Divine Purpose of Civil Authority and the Christian Response to Tyranny Da Effiong Daniel African Holy Land PREAMBLE The Holy Scriptures declare with absolute clarity that civil authority—from the local magistrate to the highest office of the land—is divinely instituted as a minister of God for the good of the people. The "sword" they bear is not a symbol of tyranny but a God-given instrument to restrain evil, protect the innocent, and maintain order in a fallen world. However, history, Scripture, and daily experience compel us to confront...