Paul’s Perspective on “Works of the Law”
Since 1977, when E. P. Sanders’s Paul and Palestinian Judaism landed on traditional Pauline scholarship with a thud, a raging debate over Paul’s perspective of the Law ensued. Central to the ongoing debate is the interpretation of the Pauline phrase “works of the Law.”
Martin Luther’s Righteousness of God
One of the most theologically rich phrases in the corpus of the Apostle Paul’s writings is the “righteousness of God.” In many ways, Martin Luther’s breakthrough interpretation of the phrase provided the impetus for the Protestant Reformation. However, modern scholars have disputed Luther’s interpretation, which has potentially put a core construct of Protestant theology at risk.
Doctrine of Justification
Wesley’s doctrine of justification is a conjunctive theology based on both Protestant and catholic influences.
Critique of Secular Humanism
The purpose of this paper is to provide a critique of secular humanism. The analysis will show that secular humanism holds five common tenets that are flawed. Specifically, this paper will provide a summary of the worldview, followed by a discussion of the flaws of the belief system, as well as a proposed plan for sharing the gospel of Christ with an individual who holds the worldview of secular humanism.
The Life of John the Baptist
We are going to begin a study of an important, but less prominent character in Scripture. In the next three lessons, we will explore John the Baptist. Although the stereotypes of John the Baptist may be numerous, we will attempt to answer various questions about John. What kind of life did John lead, and how did he die? Who did John think he was, and who did others, including Christ, think John the Baptist was while ministering on earth? In addition, how did John minister and what was his message?