Define the “Synoptic Problem” and describe the development of the Gospels according to the text. Give an overview of the top four solutions that scholars have offered to this “problem.” Why is Markan priority the most common scholarly solution? Which arguments both for and against it seem strongest? Which solution to the Synoptic Problem do you support, and why?
How can/should I counsel suffering people? Is the point of counseling to remove all suffering? Why or why not?
Define some of the major sources used to reconstruct the history of the Intertestamental Period. Which of these sources do you consider the most important, and why? Why is the study of these sources important to a proper understanding?
Salvation by grace, not works, is at the core of the gospel of Christ. Although works have no salvific impact, this post will show that the role of works in the Christian life is to bear fruit to further the accomplishment of God’s will. Specifically, the post defends the Christian perspective of the relationship between salvation and works, and then provides a defense of the proper role of works.
Christian apologetics is a defense of the Christian faith in Jesus Christ. This post will show that the appropriate primary role of Christian apologetics is to strengthen the church. Although Christian apologetics is broad in scope, this post specifically addresses the importance of strengthening the body of Christ against the heresies of secularism and religion, which ultimately result in increased effectiveness and motivation of evangelistic efforts.
Psychology is just sinful human beings sinfully thinking about sinful human beings. Clarify your rationale for agreeing or disagreeing with this statement.