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Current Eschatology: Militarism Superimposed Upon Daniel?, Janet Lorraine Sedgley

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The objective of this study is to look at current eschatological literature in an attempt to determine if it reads militarism back into the book of Daniel.

"Current" is defined to mean books dating from 1960 to the present, 1983. Eschatological is interpreted to mean the doctrine of Christ's second coming. It does not, for the purposes of this project, include the doctrines of death, resurrection or immortality. Militarism is defined as "predominance of the military class or prevalence of their ideals; the spirit which exalts military virtues or ideals: the policy of aggressive military preparedness. " Both the ideals …

The New Testament Perspective On Material Possessions (Studies In Selected Passages), Ennis Barrington Edmonds

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "In this introductory chapter I will present the area under research, the methodology employed, the justification of this research, the limitations involved, and the general organization of this paper.

This study proposes to investigate and present the New Testament perspective on material possessions. To provide adequate background and sharpened focus, a biblical survey (Old and New Testament) of the subject will be made. The heart of this research is the exposition of selected passages from the gospels, the Pauline Epistles and the General Epistles. There will be a brief summary reflection on the various principles which emerge in the …

Politics In Amos, Miroslaw M. Suski

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

One of the characteristics for the end of this twentieth century is a political chaos and a lack of solid foundations. The cry for peace is louder than ever in the past history of human life. Yet, the actions of man and their consequences bring forth only injustice and the oppression of the poor. The "self" of man does not change, even if it functions under different so-called political systems.

Perhaps man's politics or its policies are false or simply they are wrongly executed. It is a repeated mistake, when certain known things are separated from the style and actions …

The Creation Of New Things: A Study Of Isaiah's Use Of Creation Motifs, Donald Kaufmann

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "The vision of Isaiah is a prophecy that is divided thematically into sin, judgment and redemption. Throughout the first half of the vision the message is primarily judgment for the sins of the people of Judah intermingled with prophecies of redemption; throughout the last half of the vision the message is redemption intermingled with prophecies of judgment."

A Study On The Life And Major Theological Thought Of George Campbell Morgan, Gregory Dale Rice

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

The Japanese Missionary Children's Education, Samuel Kunio Mitsumori, Martha Kazuko Mitsumori

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Sermon Ideas Which Challenge Christians To Spiritual Growth With Four Sermons On Christian Maturity, David Murphy Tinker

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Christology In Colossians 1:12-20, Myung C. Han

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

My proposal is to investigate the christological titles which appear in Colossians 1 :1 5- 20. I have chosen this study as a basis for the construction of an immigrant theology for my denomination in its "diaspora" situation.

Soren Kierkegaard: The Meaning Of Existence And The Nature Of Truth, Murray William Swalm

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The meaning of existence and the nature of truth were central to Kierkegaardi an thought. Any discussion of Kierkegaard' s thought would include various aspects of these themes. In every matter, whether it be Kierkegaard's ethics, the nature of the individual, the religious life, we are forced to consider these themes.

Curriculum In The Christian College, Koo-Young Chung

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The threefold imperative of the Great Commission of our Lord (Matthew 28:19-20), that is, 'evangelize,' 'enlist,' and 'educate,' commands the activity which is the special responsibility of the Christian school -- 'teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded· you.'

A Nomenclature Of Brazilian Spiritism And An Evaluation Of Christian Defenses, Donald Lloyd Watson

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Spiritism is one of the oldest cults in existence. Practically every major civilization has indulged in spiritistic practices. Through the centuries it waxed and waned in popularity, but still it managed to survive until this present day. Estimates of the number of practicing Spiritists are as high as half a million in the United States and more than three million in Brazil.l Good statistics are difficult to obtain because of the stigma attached to one who claims to be a Spiritist.

The ancient history of Spiritism is both interesting and informative. In the literature of the Egyptians, Babylonians, Chinese and …

Concerns Of Pastoral Ministry With A Biblical Perspective From The Gospel Of Mark, Merlin C. Baker

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The area of study for this paper was pastoral ministry. The research focused on three areas of concern: the recruitment of persons for pastoral ministry; the attrition of pastors from the parish ministry: and, the training of ministers .

A Curriculum For Teaching The Epistles Of James On The Adult Level, Jerry Edward Emra

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

This Sunday School lesson book was written for teacher's at the adult level. It will be used and improved by the author serving as the first of many quarterly booklets to be written in the future.

An Exegetical Investigation Of Jesus' Teachings Concerning Γόμos, William Robert Cardin

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

The Tragedy Of Bangladesh, Stuart L. Dick

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The deeply felt desire of the author for all those who read this account of the tragedy of Bangladesh is that this lesson may prove a blessing for those that have yet to experience tribulation on the earth. The Bible teaches all people will experience tribulation and the way to eterna. l life .is through tribulation (Acts 14:22). The prayer of the author is the non-Christian reader will be moved to consider the hope of salvation in Jesus Christ as the only hope of lost and needy people throughout the world. The tragedy of Bangladesh painfully demonstrates the truth of …

An Exegetical Workbook Of New Testament Grammar, Mike Weber

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The purpose of this paper is to provide quick reference aid in New Testament grammar for the serious Greek exegete. The reference charts promote the analytical discernment of the exegete. In other words, the exegete is forced to consider other possible alternatives for the function of a verb, infinitive, participle, conjunction or preposition. This analysis then provides a better interpretation of the text. The charts are not to be used to justify the function of a verb, infinitive, participle, conjunction or preposition for a preference in theology but to discover the true meaning of the text.

A Project Presented To The Faculty Of Western Evangelical Seminary, Frank P. Sherman

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Church Growth: Factors Influencing The Evangelical Church In Canada, Donald P. Adolf

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

The Missionary Church (Oms) In Brazil, Rogerq Schoenborn

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

Developing Pastoral Counseling In The Missionary Church Of Brazil Through The Oms International, Darrell Wayne Mishler

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The local pastor will have ample opportunity to counsel his flock. This, simply, is a fact. People will bring their problems to him, and the well-being of his ministry-not to mention himself--may depend on the pastor's management of these important times. The "people-helper"-oriented pastor will probably welcome this ministry, even though it has the potential of being a stressful form of shepherding. A goal for this project is to facilitate the development of the pastoral counseling role of the Brazilian local pastor, making him as totally effective a minister as possible. For, to quote Dr. Wayne Oates, "... (the pastor's) …

Theological Education In The Third World: An Appraisal And Recommendation, Thomas Warren Hawkins Land

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Theological education in the third world is caning of age, but not without growing pains. The church overseas has been experiencing tremendous growth in recent years and is becoming more mature. Because of this, the demand for well-trained leaders has increased remarkably. In many areas of the world, the established theological schools have not been able to supply the necessary numbers of trained pastors required by the churches. This is further aggravated by the fact that not all of the graduates of theological and Bible schools actually became pastors. This phenomenon has precipitated a serious and necessary re-evaluation of the …

Theological Education In The Third World: An Appraisal And Recommendation, Thomas Warren Hawkins Land

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Theological education in the third world is coming of age, but not without growing pains. The church overseas has been experiencing tremendous growth in recent years and is becoming more mature. Because of this, the demand for well-trained leaders has increased remarkably. In many areas of the world, the established theological schools have not been able to supply the necessary numbers of trained pastors required by the churches. This is further aggravated by the fact that not all of the graduates of theological and Bible schools actually become pastors. This phenomenon has precipitated a serious and necessary re-evaluation of the …

A Basic Course For Sunday School Teacher Training, Rebecca Wang

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Teaching has never been easy. There is no formula for instant teaching success. It takes time, energy, patience, work and prayer. But, teaching can be a exciting and satisfying experience, if the teacher knows what to teach and how to do it effectively.

There are many specific steps and techniques which teachers can employ that will lead to more effective teaching. This project is a attempt to identify and systematize some of the basic elements of teaching and learning in the church. We can not cover everything, but we can uncover some of the essential inqurdients to effective teaching.

Teacher …

Membership Class Guidance For Pastors In The Japanese Free Methodist Church The Study Of Free Methodism And A Japanese Translation Of Belonging: Adventures In Church Membership, Toshiro David Takeya

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "The Free Methodist Church was organized in a meeting at Pekin, Niagara County, New York, on August 23, 1860. It came into existence as a result of spiritual declension in the parent body, the Methodist Episcopal Church. The call issued for the meeting by B. T. Roberts in his magazine, The Earnest Christian, identified several positions as a basis for the convention, including (a) the doctrines and usages of primitive Methodism- the witness of the Spirit, entire sanctification as a state of grace distinctive from justification attainable instantaneously by faith, free seats, congregational singing, and plainness of dress; …

A Mid-Week Program Handbook For Children Grades One Through Six, Jo Wiley

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

This handbook is designed to provide a program skeleton for leaders of mid-week children's programs. The preparation of this book was developed to meet the need of Mock's Crest Evangelical Church of North America. Mock's Crest, like many churches, provides a mid-week Bible study/prayer meeting for youth and adults. Their need was for a program for the primary/junior age children of the adults attending the mid-week service.

A Guided Study To The Gospel According To John, Bruce R. Bray

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

This project is intended to be used as an adult Bible study guide. It could be used in a Bible study, Sunday School class, or Sunday evening service. The purpose of this research project is compound.

First, it is to make the Scriptures vividly understandable to the student. Hopefully it will be so real that the student can almost reach out his hand and feel the splinters on the cross. It is the hope of the author that each student will see each Biblical person as someone the student can identify with and that he can put himself in the …

An Inquiry Into The Biblical Perspective Of The Purpose Of The Local Church, Herstel G. Carter

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The Biblical perspective of the purpose of the local church . That is, this study involves a search to find out from the Scriptures what the church is and what its purpose is.

A Proper Observance Of The Lord's Day Is Necessary For The Physical - Mental - Spiritual Health Of The Christian, Charles Lee Peters

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

The Universal Priesthood Of All Believers: A Study Of Its Major Revivals With Implications For The Christian In Life And Ministry, Alvie E. Robbins

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.

The History And Growth Of The Winstanley Free Methodist Church, Wigan, Lancashire, England, Gilbert C. Ablard

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

No abstract provided.