Birth Canal—Gateway to Glory: Correlates with the Narrow Gate

By Christian O. Nwakaihe M-Div.

The book content is about seeing the relationship between the narrow way and birth canal and to understand why Jesus said it is difficult and only a few people have found it. Every existing thingmen and animalsmade their entrance into the world through the birth canal, an exit into Gods kingdom must absolutely require a rebirth. The rebirth requires passing through a womb-like environment. In relation to the birth canal, infant passage through it only allows one at a time, even though there could be a twin or triplets in the womb. As the womb is necessary for the infants preparation to make entrance into the world, so is being born again necessary for the adult believer, who must be prepared to exit into Gods kingdom. The believers age makes no difference. Neither does how long a person has been born again make any difference. This preparation to enter Gods kingdom is what the author calls a 360 U-turn.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 3, 2017
• ISBN: 9781973602125

Christian O. Nwakaihe M-Div.

He has written this book to let readers to see and know that when Jesus talked about being born again, and choosing the narrow gate over the broad way and He (Jesus) stated that the narrow way is difficult, when combined the two, one can see that it all relates to birth process, which also involves birth canal. this is what the writer want readers to glean from the book.

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Reverend Christian O. Nwakaihe, author of Birth Canal- Gateway to Glory very boldly correlates the narrow way and the birth canal and in so doing he opens a novel idea that theologians, philosophers, religious teachers and preachers as well as students of the bible will find challenging and shocking. The BIRTH CANAL, by its nature allows the passage of one individual at a time. In the same way, the NARROW WAY, by its very nature does not allow for group passage. The author also boldly opines that martyrdom should be celebrated like the celebration that welcomes a new baby into the world family because it marks the birth of a new soul into the kingdom of God. The new concepts expounded in this very well-written book are a must for all who desire a deeper understanding of what Jesus means when He admonished His followers to enter by the narrow gate, because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are a few who find it (Matthew 7:13-14).

Dr. Chinedu Okoye,

(Founder/CEO,

Ezinne Josephine Elder Care Services

Foundation, Anambra Nigeria)

Rev. Christian Nwakaihe, in his latest book BIRTH CANAL: GATEWAY TO GLORY THE NARROW GATE CORRELATES WITH THE BIRTH CANAL, delves into a specific perspective of a tendentious subject, that the religious concept of being ‘born again’, with a refreshing and insightful approach causing the reader to self-introspect on their belief system. Rev. Christian, an ordained minister, brings to light his perspective using an analogy that most mature readers can relate to, that of the human process of conception and birth.

In his attempt to enlighten the reader, Rev. Christian covers the what, why, and how aspects of the subject matter. Rev. Christian uses the bible as a backdrop throughout the discourse. He begins with the depiction of Jesus’ reference of the ‘narrow gate to heaven vs the broad gate to hell’ in Matthew 7. Using the pains of birth in comparison to the difficulties of entering the narrow gate one can relate from the onset to the analogy. So as to defuse confusion, or more importantly to clarify. Rev. Christian pointedly differentiates ‘confession’ with ‘conversion’ as a means to being born again. He goes on in detail to explain why ‘conversion’ is the requirement.

Infused with biblical references (such as Jesus, Abraham, Isaac, Joseph, Moses, Paul, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and David) throughout the text keeps the knowledgeable reader connected while encouraging the less enlightened or curious reader to interestingly search for more. The continual discussion and references of Jesus’ sacrifice on behalf of God, and His human emotions and frailties, and His ultimate victory over Satan, brings light and relevance to the ‘what’ and ‘why’ of this important read.

Finally, with the depiction of discipleship and of martyrdom as means of entering the ‘birth canal’, Rev. Christian provides the ‘How’. More explicitly Rev. Christian’s real time invitation to discipleship as a means to conversion and thus entering the birth canal of being born again, brings a subtle yet definitive ministerial flavor to this read that is not overbearing and even could be considered welcoming.

A Good read for anyone seeking to enhance their knowledge or foundation of Christianity.

Darryl Clark

Rev. Christian, author of Birth Canal – Gateway to Glory, used different analogies, especially the birth Canal analogy to clarify what the Scriptures say regarding why the narrow gate has a few people walking on it, why Christians are told to take the narrow way not the Broadway. This book helps shed some light and made clear what we all need to do to have fellowship with Christ. It also made me search the scriptures, not because I didn’t believe what the author was saying, but made me study the word to show myself approved. Jesus used parables to teach His disciples. What a wonderful way to make sure that we truly understand the scriptures! I felt this book opened my eyes to a whole new way of looking at Matthew 7 when I read about the narrow and Broadway. I really enjoyed this book and I gladly recommend it, it is thought provoking, it makes one desire for more. I have no doubt, a greater appreciation of the analogies presented in this book will encourage the reader to take the path of narrow gate, if one hasn’t already done so.

Flora Bryant

In this book- Birth Canal: Gateway to Glory, Rev. Christian O Nwakaihe presents a thought provoking commentary on our Christian faith and it’s importance in framing and developing the path in life we select for ourselves. He reminds us that when we were born, we traveled through the narrow path of our Mother’s birth canal and that God wants us to live our lives traveling on a similarly narrow path -- one that is appropriate and positive -- rather than broadening that path and straying far from it because of the negativity, temptations and inappropriate behaviors we are all subjected to.

The book compels the reader to think about the path they have chosen for themselves. Has their choice been as positive as the narrow birth canal or have they strayed so far they have forgotten where they came from, forgotten the teachings of their faith, forgotten what is important and what is not, and forgotten how valuable it is to maintain the basic principle of faith in God -- the one and only supreme being who knows all, forgives all, and teaches us all to love one another.

I like the analogies Rev. Christian presents to show the similarity in narrow way and birth canal and using birth canal to further contrast the narrow and the Broad ways. I could not put this book down from the moment I opened to the introduction until I finished the last chapter. This book brings clarity to why Christians should prefer the narrow gate to the Broadway. Regardless of how painful the challenges may appear, in the end, it will all worth it. I enjoyed reading this book. In my humble estimation, it is a must read, I highly recommend it.

Rick Acito, attorney at law

BIRTH CANAL—

GATEWAY TO GLORY

Correlates with the Narrow Gate

CHRISTIAN O. NWAKAIHE, M-DIV.

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