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The Covenant Comes Of Age: A Study Of Jeremiah 31:31-34, Thomas Decker
The Covenant Comes Of Age: A Study Of Jeremiah 31:31-34, Thomas Decker
Master of Divinity Thesis
This paper purposes to determine the historical and theological context into which Jeremiah introduced the concept of the new covenant found only in Jeremiah 31131-34. The Old Testament was acquainted with many covenants at various times; each held a place of importance with subsequent generations in understanding the relationship of Israel to the Kingdom of God. Integral to the thought of this paper is the question, “How was this once-mentioned new covenant of Jeremiah understood by God's people?" The scope of the problem spans the history of the Old Testament and the Christian Church. But this paper limits itself to …
The Plight Of Man: A Study In Contemporary Preaching, Lary Misner
The Plight Of Man: A Study In Contemporary Preaching, Lary Misner
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
This study comprises an examination of sermonic material for clues to the plight of man. Initially the research involves an assessment of the signs of man's plight and places these signs into significant categories of man's existence. After locating and classifying the plight of man, the analysis shifts to the meaning of the plight of man in all of the plight's dimensions. After summarizing various aspects of man's plight and its meaning, the analysis moves to detect the implications of plight and meaning for man and for the preaching task. Finally, several areas for further study are suggested on the …
The Theology Of Carl F. H. Henry, Richard Warneck
The Theology Of Carl F. H. Henry, Richard Warneck
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The issues raised by these and related questions have held the attention of serious theologians for several decades. Carl Henry is vigorously interested in the treatment of special revelation by various schools of contemporary theology, and the following chapter will represent his evaluation of the same. At this juncture, our endeavor is to state precisely Henry's theology of the Scriptures and special revelation. A clear understanding of Henry's position in this regard will be necessary for a fair appraisal of his major concerns as he addresses them to modern man in behalf of the Christian faith.
The Revelation Of God In The Revelation To St John, Williard Mueller
The Revelation Of God In The Revelation To St John, Williard Mueller
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The question to which this present paper addresses itself is that concerning the nature of revelation as this is reflected in the Revelation to John. It asks whether God's revelation in that writing is of Himself or of facts concerning Himself; what the source of the revelation is and in what manner it takes place; and whether revelation is an event of the past, the present, or the future. The Apocalypse is examined first to determine if its message can be clearly enough understood today to provide evidence for this investigation. The investigation then turns to the language describing revelation …