God laid the foundation of human existence in the fabric of relationships with vertical and lateral components for survival and well-being. The vertical component establishes a spiritual connection with God the Creator, from which man derives energy for the lateral component.

The lateral component establishes living paradigms and outlines healthy development and maintenance rules, obligations, and responsibilities. Therefore, whether vertically or laterally, human relationships are designed to be a two-way street, requiring reciprocal obligation or joint action.

In "A Relational Fellowship: Pursuing a Covenant Relationship with God," the author inspires the reader to embrace new birth as the sovereign act of God's grace that breaks the grip of sin on the believer to release him from human depravity so that he could share in God's nature to serve Him acceptably and profitably. The author conveys that a relational fellowship with God goes beyond believing in Him to being in accord with Christ in all viewpoints, interests, desires, and conduct.

Nsima David Udoko, Ph. D.

, has been active in Christian ministry for more than 38 years with a wealth of experience, serving in various leadership positions from Choir to Pastoral Ministries in Nigeria, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the United States of America. He is a Bible teacher with a particular interest in Biblical Exegesis.

In 1991, in a special relationship scheme, Nsima David Udoko received a doctoral degree in Statistics from the University of Ibadan, formerly a College of the University of London. He also attended Assemblies of God Bible College in the Bahamas.

He is a retired Professor who taught Mathematics and Statistics at various universities and colleges in Nigeria, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the United States of America. Dr.

Udoko is the current National Secretary of the Scripture Union Nigeria in North America. He continues his ministry as a Campus Minister with International Students Inc.

and works with Churches as a Bible Expositor and Teacher. He resides with his family in Phoenix, Arizona.

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