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The Scatological Scriptures: A Biblical Theology Of Dung, Zachary C. Hill
The Scatological Scriptures: A Biblical Theology Of Dung, Zachary C. Hill
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The Scriptures contain a theology of dung. When the semantic and conceptual cognates that pertain to dung are synthesized, the result is a scriptural scatology whereby dung is presented as a symbol for sin. To clarify, the biblical exhibition of dung presents excrement as a central symbol employed by Scripture to concretize the abstract nature of sin. When each semantic and conceptual cognate that pertains to dung is examined, in nearly every instance where dung is mentioned, sin is in close proximity. The recognition of the dung–sin symbol enlightens particular aspects related to the nature of sin, which mirrors the …
The Consistency Of The Kingdom Of God Through Israel's Unconditional Covenants, Myungwoo Kim
The Consistency Of The Kingdom Of God Through Israel's Unconditional Covenants, Myungwoo Kim
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The Bible consistently presents one common theme: the kingdom of God. Biblical theology focuses on God’s faithfulness, wisdom, and purpose in the process of redemption. The Old Testament expresses the firm belief that God will surely fulfill His covenants and reign forever. The Old Testament prophets believed that the Messiah would come for judgment and salvation. They consistently prophesied the birth and reign of the Messiah, which connects the Old and New Testaments. There is a continuity between the Old and New Testaments. The promises made to Israel in the Old Testament will be fulfilled for Israel, not the church. …
Whence Faith? The Nexus Of Passional Reason, Christian Personalism, And Abduction In Apologetics, Thomas Jefferson Gentry Ii
Whence Faith? The Nexus Of Passional Reason, Christian Personalism, And Abduction In Apologetics, Thomas Jefferson Gentry Ii
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Motivated by a desire to understand better and articulate matters touching on how beliefs are formed, this research considers the possibility of a religious epistemological nexus, a connection between the rational and affective capacities possessed by persons, human dignity and self-determination, and the method of argumentation used by apologists. The thesis defended is that through the means of the concomitance of the human intellect, emotions, and will (passional reason), the whole person is engaged in the process of passional reason whereby one can perceive, assess, and decide to believe in matters of religious faith (Thomistic doxastic voluntarism). Further, at the …
Purging The New Age: A Theological Analysis Of The Use Of New Age Practices By The Church, Christopher Michael Berg
Purging The New Age: A Theological Analysis Of The Use Of New Age Practices By The Church, Christopher Michael Berg
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This dissertation sets out to demonstrate that Yoga and the Enneagram are not compatible with orthodox Christianity. Additionally, this dissertation will show that all possible attempts at Christianizing these practices ultimately fail due to incompatible underlying philosophies and theologies. In order to accomplish this task, assessment criteria will be developed through a comparison of a subset of evangelical Christian theological topics with their New Age counterparts. These criteria will be used to assess the level of syncretization in each practice as presented by the most popular and prolific Christian practitioners. After assessment, a recommendation will be given concerning each practice’s …
Establishing Christ Community Church As A Sent Community: Initiating Spiritual Conversation With Confidence, Relevance, And Conviction, William Leland Burch Ii
Establishing Christ Community Church As A Sent Community: Initiating Spiritual Conversation With Confidence, Relevance, And Conviction, William Leland Burch Ii
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The problem is that Christ Community Church does not see itself as a ‘sent community.’ A ‘sent community’ is one where purpose and forward movement in Kingdom work is embraced. A church must seek to involve itself in the community, delve into the needs, and speak to the emptiness with the Gospel of Jesus. The purpose of this project is to establish Christ Community Church as a ‘sent community’ by offering a sustentative engagement program which will: 1) describe the mission of Jesus; 2) assess the culture in which the church is situated; 3) answer six frequently asked theological questions; …
Old Testament Election: God’S Exclusive Means Of Bringing About Global Redemption, Parker Williams
Old Testament Election: God’S Exclusive Means Of Bringing About Global Redemption, Parker Williams
Senior Honors Theses
This thesis will seek to explore the doctrine of election as it appears in the Old Testament. It will attempt to provide a robust, biblical conception of the doctrine, shedding light on its nature and purpose, viewing the Bible as a singular story of God’s redemptive work. It will consider and assess election as God’s act of divine prerogative—being at times individual but primarily corporate. While inherently partial, effort will be taken to defend the doctrine against common objections this partiality draws. Rather, it will be shown that as the means by which He initiated His gracious plan of salvation, …
TawḥĪDic Allah, The Trinity, And The Eschaton: A Comparative Analysis Of The Qualitative Nature Of The Afterlife In Islam And Christianity, Kevin M. Richard
TawḥĪDic Allah, The Trinity, And The Eschaton: A Comparative Analysis Of The Qualitative Nature Of The Afterlife In Islam And Christianity, Kevin M. Richard
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
A theological doctrine of eternal life raises certain qualitative and existential questions. Considering the unfathomable duration, one may rightly ask, what will that experience be like and will it meet the experiential needs of human beings so that there are no intimations of boredom. Eternity, then, creates a potential existential problem for humanity. The problem is potential because eternity creates a certain need, a need which can concisely be stated in this way: quality must overcome quantity. Both Christianity and Islam teach human beings are intended to live forever so both religions must overcome this problem if eternal life within …
C.S. Lewis And The True Myth: A Reconciliation Of Theology, Philosophy, And Mythology, Courage Lowrance
C.S. Lewis And The True Myth: A Reconciliation Of Theology, Philosophy, And Mythology, Courage Lowrance
Masters Theses
C.S. Lewis was both a student of pagan philosophy and mythology and a Christian. He never was divided between these two pursuits in his life, though he gave the latter its proper priority. What allowed Lewis to keep this balance was his idea of the gospel as the True Myth, an idea that helped lead to his conversion and remained at the core of his thinking throughout his life. By this idea of True Myth, Lewis was able to not only unite the pagan myths to Christian truth, but also the rest of human thought as well. Thus, in order …
The Doctrine Of Prophecy, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Prophecy, Harold Willmington
The Things to Come File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Man: Introduction, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: Introduction, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Sin, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Sin, Harold Willmington
The Forbidden Fruit File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Salvation, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Salvation, Harold Willmington
The Good, Great, and Glorious File
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The Doctrine Of Angels, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Angels, Harold Willmington
The Hosts of Heaven File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of The Church, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of The Church, Harold Willmington
The Body and Bride File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Satan, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (N-S), Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (N-S), Harold Willmington
The Third Person File
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The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (A-M), Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (A-M), Harold Willmington
The Third Person File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (X), Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (X), Harold Willmington
The Third Person File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Man: What Is The Destiny Of Man Following His Death?, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: What Is The Destiny Of Man Following His Death?, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Man: What Do The Advocates Of Soul Sleep Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: What Do The Advocates Of Soul Sleep Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Man: What Do Various Non-Christian Systems Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: What Do Various Non-Christian Systems Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Man: What Do The World's Philosophical Systems Say About Man's Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: What Do The World's Philosophical Systems Say About Man's Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Man: What Does The Roman Catholic Church Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: What Does The Roman Catholic Church Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (Y-Z), Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (Y-Z), Harold Willmington
The Third Person File
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The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (V-W), Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (V-W), Harold Willmington
The Third Person File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (T-U), Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (T-U), Harold Willmington
The Third Person File
No abstract provided.
El, The Basic Hebrew Name For God, Harold Willmington
El, The Basic Hebrew Name For God, Harold Willmington
The Three-in-One File
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The Doctrine Of Man: What Does Evangelical Christianity Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: What Does Evangelical Christianity Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Man: Is There A Difference Between Purgation And Purgatory?, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: Is There A Difference Between Purgation And Purgatory?, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.
The Doctrine Of Man: What Does Judaism Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Doctrine Of Man: What Does Judaism Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington
The Adam File
No abstract provided.