Living Life In Christ
PropositionsExegetical Proposition: In Galatians 3:19-29, Paul asserts that the law points to a Messianic age where believers are transferred into a new realm through their participation in Christ. Theological Proposition: Christians no longer live under the law...Head Coverings in 1 Corinthians 11
The Apostle Paul’s language in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 regarding head coverings has vexed scholars for centuries. Several questions still remain with regard to the interpretation of Paul’s passage, especially in light of the ancient situational...Exegesis of Romans 8.18-28
Romans 8 may arguably be the most profound chapter from the entire Pauline corpus. The broad thematic initiatives and deep theological messaging require careful examination. To misinterpret such an essential chapter risks missing the message of the gospel of Jesus...Exegesis of 1 Peter 2.4-10
An ongoing debate continues regarding how the Old Testament and, more specifically, Jewish tradition informs a believer’s understanding of salvation and their relationship to Christ. Without a proper understanding of how Jewish tradition informs New Testament...Literary Correspondence of 2nd Peter and Jude
The literary correspondence between the books of 2 Peter and Jude is unmistakable. Determining the type of literary correspondence between the two books and in which direction the dependency flows offer an important issue for analysis. A proper understanding of...1 Corinthians 1.18-31 Historical Context
In his first letter to the Corinthians, the Apostle Paul asserts that the crucifixion of Christ is a stumbling block to the Jews and folly or foolishness to the Gentiles. Three questions arise from this assertion: What did Paul mean by stumbling block? What was...Modern Pauline Bible Scholarship
An explosion of interest in Pauline studies has arrived on the shores of New Testament scholarship within the past fifty years. N. T. Wright provides an academic survey and assessment of the primary contributions to recent Pauline studies in his book Paul and His...Righteousness Theme in the Book of Matthew
Scholars have long recognized the importance of the theme of righteousness within the Gospel of Matthew. However, no scholarly consensus exists around the meaning of righteousness in the First Gospel. Some interpreters assume that the thematic initiative points to...The Samaritan Woman in John 4
John’s narrative regarding the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman has provided the content for numerous scholarly debates. Several questions still remain with regard to the interpretation of John’s narrative, especially in light of the...New Testament Vision of the Messiah
The New Testament provides a powerful eschatological vision of Christ the Messiah. Without establishing a proper messianic perspective, the interpreter risks getting bogged down in various eschatological systems and missing the thematic threads that illuminate the...Exegesis of Romans 8:1-11: Understanding the New Cosmic Reality in Christ
Introduction of Romans 8:1-11 Since the time of the Apostles, obedience has been a focus of the Christian faith. However, from the Pelagian heresy to secular behaviorism, and from the early antinomian controversies to the relativism of modern liberal theology, the...Cows of Bashan and the Study of Amos 4:1-3
IntroductionPerhaps the greatest indicator of success when writing a research paper is proper planning. An effective and efficient method of planning allows the researcher to increase the chance for success. Accordingly, the following analysis develops a research...Biblical Interpretation
Introduction Invitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology (Invitation to Theological Studies) From the Antiochene and Alexandrian schools of biblical interpretation to the modern historical-critical and...Lives Transforming Counseling and Coaching Theory
Summary Primary Goal The primary goal of counseling is for a life to be transformed into the image of God by recognizing and appropriating his or her identity in Christ through the renewal of the mind. The goal of counseling is based on the Gospel. Jay Adams’s...Religious Freedom: A Study of Two Distinct Baptist Views
Introduction Since the passing of the first amendment to the United States Constitution, historians have debated the influence of Baptists upon religious liberty in America. A question remains regarding the extent of homogeneity among Baptists regarding religious...Disciple Making Plan
Disciple Making Plan Introduction Due to the modern institutional church focus on the Sunday morning service, many churches face a significant challenge in carrying out the primary directive of the Great Commission–to make disciples. The question at hand is how to...Discipleship and a Healthy Church
Discipleship and a Healthy Church Introduction The disconnect between discipleship and the local church may be the most pressing challenge facing the body of Christ in the twenty-first century. The question that exists is specifically how discipleship and the local...Philosophy of Small Groups
Philosophy of Small Groups Introduction The concept of small groups has become an important topic in church growth discussions over the last number of decades. However, the proper method or philosophy of small group deployment within the local church continues to be...Disciple Making in the Local Church
Disciple Making in the Local Church Introduction The process of making disciples has varied throughout the centuries from monastic asceticism to liberal antinomianism. Currently, the question of specifically how disciples are made within the context of a postmodern...
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