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When God Gets Angry: Towards A Theology Of Divine Wrath, Lukas Daeubler
When God Gets Angry: Towards A Theology Of Divine Wrath, Lukas Daeubler
Master's Theses
Topic
One of the most significant concerns regarding the character and love of God is God’s wrath, especially in the Old Testament. For many, it is impossible to believe in a God who punishes and kills rather than a God who shows compassion and love for all people. They neglect either the violent parts of the Bible, since they seem to contradict the image of a loving God displayed in the Gospels. This of course directly questions the integrity of God and His word. As a response, some theologians have published papers on this topic, but many Christians and denominations …
God, Time And The Sabbath: A Brief Historical-Theological Survey, Francis Gayoba
God, Time And The Sabbath: A Brief Historical-Theological Survey, Francis Gayoba
Master's Theses
Problem
This study takes Fernando Canale's work as a starting point, which has demonstrated that unbiblical philosophical presuppositions have undergirded many forms of Christian theology. Of specific interest to this thesis is the presupposition of divine timelessness or temporality, which may have consequences on various doctrines. This study examines the possible influence of these presuppositions on the meaning of the Sabbath, as seen in the writings of Augustine of Hippo, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Andreas Carlstadt, Oswald Glaidt, Andreas Fischer, Nicholas Bownd, and Theophilus Brabourne. The problem this thesis addresses is whether an observable connection can be made …
God's Mercy And Justice In The Context Of The Cosmic Conflict, Romero Luiz Da Silva
God's Mercy And Justice In The Context Of The Cosmic Conflict, Romero Luiz Da Silva
Master's Theses
Problem
When it comes to the right balance concerning God’s character of mercy and justice in relation to His dealings with sin in its different manifestations, a number of theologians, as well as Christians in general, have struggled to harmonize the existence of these two attributes in all God’s actions toward sinners. This difficulty has led many to think of divine mercy and justice as attributes that cannot fit together in what is called the cosmic conflict between good and evil. This, therefore, demands a theological study based on Scripture as a whole to draw solid findings in response to …