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God’s Covenant People: Enforcing Kingdom Mandate by Vincent Oshin – Parousia Reads

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It is with joy we announce the release of “God’s Covenant People: Enforcing Kingdom Mandate” written by Vincent Oshin. “God’s Covenant People: Enforcing Kingdom Mandate” explores the biblical concept of blood covenantagainst the backdrop of blood covenant in African indigenous religion/traditional societies and itspervading influence on African Christian thoughts. In seeking to separate the traditional concept andpractice from its variant in the Bible, the author highlights the context in which God establishedcovenant relationship with individuals and the nation of Israel, locating the relationship within God’sinitiatives at restoring His preeminent position in creation before the fall of Lucifer and a third … Continue reading God’s Covenant People: Enforcing Kingdom Mandate by Vincent Oshin – Parousia Reads

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SHORTLIST – PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021

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We were in awe by the number of submissions we received for this year’s contest. We appreciate everyone who wrote a story and submitted it for the contest. Your Christmas stories were worth reading. After careful judgement of all the entries, here is our 8 shortlisted writers 1) Ikenna Igwe – Freedom at Christmas 2) Alex Kadiri – Not all boys grow up with their fathers 3) Afolabi Oluwaseun – Happiness 4) Oghenetega Jewo – Days 5) Chidera Udochukwu – Christmas at Home 6) Nneoma Ngwu – A Christmas Miracle 7) Adefemi Fagite – A Christmas that Smiles Brightly 8) … Continue reading SHORTLIST – PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021

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Parousia Magazine Indwelling Issue 13

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I welcome you to the long-awaited Parousia Magazine Indwelling Issue 13. Thank you for staying true to us, cheering us on, and giving us all the positive vibe we need. I have personally received your gracious embrace in calls, messages, and in-person greetings and this kind act of yours doesn’t just give me joy but motivates me. This is why Issue 13 came to life. Parousia Magazine is a name to reckon with when it comes to publishing Christian literary works to a global audience; this we have been doing for 6 years and we shall keep doing. I am … Continue reading Parousia Magazine Indwelling Issue 13

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PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021

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PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021 we are pleased to announce that Parousia Magazine is open for its annual Christmas short story contest with a ₦25,000 prize. The theme for this year contest is “A Christmas Miracle.” Deadline is December 22nd, 2021. This contest is open to Christian writers from Nigeria only. The winning entry claims the prize. Send your story, maximum of 3000 words to parousiareads@gmail.com All contestants should follow us on all our social media platforms Facebook Page: Parousia Reads and Magazine Facebook Group: Parousia Collective Instagram: @parousiamag Twitter: @Parousiamag Continue reading PAROUSIA CHRISTMAS SHORT STORY CONTEST 2021

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BEAUTY FOR ASHES by Oluwatoyin A. Olojo – BOOK RELEASE – PAROUSIA Reads

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We are so glad to announce the release of the debut book of Oluwatoyin A. Olojo, “BEAUTY FOR ASHES.” About the Book Beauty for Ashes by Oluwatoyin A. Olojo is a masterpiece on healing, love, faith and hope with love being the foundation.  It describes the unique journey of man with God, a true Christian life, and that of other people using the author’s life as a canvas for the reader’s reflection. It also emphasizes the ways and need to let go of every pain from the past in order to fully embrace the beauty in the present and expected … Continue reading BEAUTY FOR ASHES by Oluwatoyin A. Olojo – BOOK RELEASE – PAROUSIA Reads

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Call For Submissions | INDWELLING Issue 13 | Parousia Magazine

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PAROUSIA Magazine is calling for submissions for it 13th Issue to be published by July 2021 The theme of this forthcoming Issue is Indwelling Ephesians 1:13 KJVIn whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Indwelling issue 13 is a call for the Christian’s awareness of the Holy spirit dwelling inside of them. We want the world to know how much the Holy Spirit has changed our lives, the great works of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Call For Submissions | INDWELLING Issue 13 | Parousia Magazine

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Happy Easter | PAROUSIA Magazine

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Hello Here is our Easter Message to you. God by the Spirit revealed His Plan to His prophets in the scripture, it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow. God who revealed Himself became a man to accomplish what He revealed. This was accomplished in Three Days. God actively worked out his plan for man in the Death, Burial and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is God’s wisdom and it happened by the Spirit. He did behind the scene what man could not physically see. Jesus Christ death, burial and resurrection is for our sins. … Continue reading Happy Easter | PAROUSIA Magazine

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Parousia Easter Poetry Contest 2021 | PAROUSIA Magazine

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We are inviting all our contributors and readers in Nigeria to participate in our maiden Parousia Easter Poetry Contest. Theme: From the Cross to the Throne Guidelines: Write a poem (It should not be more than 10 lines.) Post the poem on your Instagram page. Tag us @parousiamag with a befitting feature image. (You must be following @parousiamag to be eligible for the contest and encourage others to do so.) Ask your friends and families to like and comment on your poem. The Poem with the highest likes gets ₦10,000 5 outstanding poems decided by the editor will receive ₦2000. … Continue reading Parousia Easter Poetry Contest 2021 | PAROUSIA Magazine

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HEAL THE WORLD ISSUE 12 | PAROUSIA Magazine

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Dear Readers, It is with great pleasure that I present to you; PAROUSIA Magazine’s December issue: HEAL THE WORLD 12.A great woman once said and I quote “Settle for nothing, save excellence”. And in this issue, we aspired for excellence and we put in our best effort, and I must say we came out with nothing short of excellence. Over the years, PAROUSIA Magazine have had several magazine issues published which has blessed so many lives, and having read through the submissions for this HEAL THE WORLD issue, I can assure you that there are so many gems in each … Continue reading HEAL THE WORLD ISSUE 12 | PAROUSIA Magazine

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Announcing the launch of our new website – PAROUSIA Magazine

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It is with great delight we announce the launch of our newly designed website. Visit us at http://www.parousiamagazine.com. After months of hard work and diligence, we are delighted to officially announce the launch on September 3 2020. We wanted to make the new website faster, easier to navigate, and more user-friendly. Our goal is to create a platform where the knowledge and understanding of God would be made available through literature reaching nations, covering the earth. We publish good news, give voice to writers all over the world and support the Christian walk of faith. We have a passion to; … Continue reading Announcing the launch of our new website – PAROUSIA Magazine

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​Call for Submissions | Heal the World Issue 12 | Parousia Magazine

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  PAROUSIA Magazine is calling for submissions for it 12th Issue to be published by September 2020 The theme of this forthcoming Issue is HEAL THE WORLD Psalm 147:3 KJV He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Heal the world is a theme inspired by the present pandemic that has plaqued our world today. The Covid 19 pandemic has brought life changing experiences to many, lives have been lost, means of livelihood have been forgone with people clamouring to remain alive and healthy. PAROUSIA Magazine looks forward to reminding people that there is one who can … Continue reading ​Call for Submissions | Heal the World Issue 12 | Parousia Magazine

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Parousia Launches A New Website To Help Your Dreams Come True – PAROUSIA READS

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We are excited to announce the launch of Parousia Reads, a publishing firm and online bookstore whose aim is to create a home for you as a Christian author. We explore numerous arts through captivating, interesting and outstanding writing, illustrations and more. Parousia reads is a sister body to Parousia Magazine, Africa’s First Christian Art and Literary Magazine. As a rule at Parousia Reads, we are dedicated to helping authors build their writing careers. We have a range of services that attends to your needs without a single stress on you. We believe that the best publishing happens with great … Continue reading Parousia Launches A New Website To Help Your Dreams Come True – PAROUSIA READS

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THE GODHEAD by Ayomipo E. ADEMILUSI| Christian Poetry Chapbook | PAROUSIA Magazine

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JOY TO THE WORLD – GOOD NEWS IS HERE Compliment of the season to you. With great joy, Parousia releases it 4th Christian Poetry Chapbook.  THE GODHEAD by Ayomipo E. ADEMILUSI Download and enjoy this amazing Poetry Chapbook. DOWNLOAD NOW           Continue reading THE GODHEAD by Ayomipo E. ADEMILUSI| Christian Poetry Chapbook | PAROUSIA Magazine

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PAROUSIA Magazine Christmas Life Issue 10

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  Dear Readers, Compliments of the season to you from Parousia Magazine. I am wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. This Christmas, Parousia makes history by publishing it 10th Issue. It is the Christmas Life Issue. Below are all our previous issues so far   Issue 1 – Easter Issue Issue 2 – Purity Issue Issue 3 – The Poetry Issue Issue 4 – Christmas Issue Issue 5 – The Gospel Issue 6 – Redemption Issue Issue 7 – Incarnation Issue Issue 8 – The Glorification Issue Issue 9 – Christmas Cascade Issue 10 – Christmas Life … Continue reading PAROUSIA Magazine Christmas Life Issue 10

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Call For Submission: CHRISTMAS LIFE ISSUE #10 | PAROUSIA Magazine

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  PAROUSIA Magazine is calling for submissions for it 10th Issue to be published by December 2019 during the Christmas Celebration. The theme of this forthcoming Issue is The Christmas Life Issue. John 1: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. The Birth of Jesus is God becoming a man. This is a Glorious Birth that brings Eternal Life to Humanity. 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, … Continue reading Call For Submission: CHRISTMAS LIFE ISSUE #10 | PAROUSIA Magazine

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 | PAROUSIA Magazine

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Hello! Happy New Year to you from Parousia Magazine. Our prayer for this year is that your strength will be renewed and you will soar high like an eagle, achieving all your heart desires and prosperous in all your doings. Thank you for staying with us thus far – you are the spirit that keeps this magazine running, your contributions and readership goes a long way in encouraging us to keep publishing the best of Christian Art and Literature. Yes, we were ranked 31st on the Top 50 African Literature Blog by Feedspot. You are making us fly, we look … Continue reading HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 | PAROUSIA Magazine

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PAROUSIA Magazine Christmas Cascade Issue #9

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I welcome you to the Christmas Cascade Issue which is the ninth Issue of PAROUSIA Magazine. Praise be to God, the father of our Lord Jesus Christ who has blessed us and made this year a success.  For this year, we had two issues published which is The Glorification Issue 8 and Christmas Cascade Issue 9. We kicked off Chapbook publications and published two outstanding Poetry Chapbooks from Rick Davis (USA) and Cecil Jones (Guyana) – this is a progress for us and we are so excited. I am grateful to God as I gladly say PAROUSIA Magazine is a … Continue reading PAROUSIA Magazine Christmas Cascade Issue #9