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Ephesians 2:11-22, Unity In Christ: A Biblical Theological Analysis, Kaeley Sells Apr 2024

Ephesians 2:11-22, Unity In Christ: A Biblical Theological Analysis, Kaeley Sells

Biblical Studies Student Projects

Often, in large group settings there can be a tendency to stick to one’s own in-group. This tendency then leads to the diminishing and exclusion of those outside of that particular group. In the early church, this was the story of the Gentile believers who, despite receiving the same life through the sacrifice of Christ were subject to discrimination, cultivating an inferiority complex in many of the early believers. Paul attempts to critique this trend by highlighting not only the grace extended to all but the intentional life, death, and resurrection of Christ that enables all believers to be citizens …


The Genesis Of Sacred Roots, Hank Voss Nov 2023

The Genesis Of Sacred Roots, Hank Voss

2021 Evangelical Theological Society

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Matthew 11:25-30: Finding Rest In The Yoke And Providence Of God, Emerson Claire Jones Oct 2023

Matthew 11:25-30: Finding Rest In The Yoke And Providence Of God, Emerson Claire Jones

Biblical Studies Student Projects

In this fallen world, it is difficult to find rest. As life fills with meetings and activities, resting well can feel impossible. Jesus offers true and lasting rest for his people. He reveals himself to the lowly and lifts their burdens. Through examining Matthew 11:25-30, the easy and light yoke of Jesus is explained.


Christ The Preeminent, Firstborn, And King - Colossians 1:13-20, Elisabeth Nieshalla Oct 2023

Christ The Preeminent, Firstborn, And King - Colossians 1:13-20, Elisabeth Nieshalla

Biblical Studies Student Projects

Who is the Son of God? Jesus Christ is the obvious central figure in the New Testament, which consists of four distinct accounts of his life and ministry and numerous other books and epistles pointing others to follow and give their lives to him. Reading through the Old Testament, however, Christ the Son, the second person of the Trinity, seems to be strangely absent, at least upon first glance. In Colossians 1:13-20, though, the apostle Paul helps us to see the creative and redemptive role of Christ from the beginning, displaying his divine nature, supremacy and authority over all of …


The Lord's Providence To Work Evil For Good - Genesis 50:15-21, Elisabeth Nieshalla Oct 2023

The Lord's Providence To Work Evil For Good - Genesis 50:15-21, Elisabeth Nieshalla

Biblical Studies Student Projects

Genesis, the great first book of the Bible, concludes with a redemptive and reconciliatory scene between Joseph and his brothers that strikes the heart of those. Joseph had endured much hardship at the hands of his brothers, having been sold by them into Egyptian slavery and then thrown into prison when he was falsely accused of sexual assault by Potiphar’s wife. Through it all, however, he remained faithful to God and was entrusted with authority over all of Egypt to lead them through a famine that would have otherwise devastated the entire region. This scene in Genesis 50 testifies to …


The Son's Easy Yoke And Light Burden: A Biblical Theology Study Of Matthew 11:25-30, Keegan Matheson Oct 2023

The Son's Easy Yoke And Light Burden: A Biblical Theology Study Of Matthew 11:25-30, Keegan Matheson

Biblical Studies Student Projects

Matthew 11:25-30 is a rich passage that reveals the nature of God's revelation to His people and the spiritual rest that He generously offers to them. This paper discusses both of these prominent themes and how they connect this passage with the rest of God's grand story. Furthermore, this paper addresses the implications of this passage on the life of a disciple.


A Biblical Theological Analysis Of Isaiah 11:1-10, Kaeley Sells Oct 2023

A Biblical Theological Analysis Of Isaiah 11:1-10, Kaeley Sells

Biblical Studies Student Projects

Fear, unrest, and hopelessness were just some of the emotions that marked those living in Judah during the time that Isaiah was writing. Following the realization of the reality that Judah is to be destroyed, Isaiah was motivated to give prophetic words of encouragement to the people. He wrote to shed light on the great plan God had for His people and the ultimate righteousness, hope, and peace that He promises His people. For many today the emotions of fear, restlessness, and desolation are everyday occurrences as people wrestle with hopelessness amidst a world that seems to be falling apart. …


Ezekiel 36:24-28: God Promises Salvation For The Sake Of His Name, Emerson Claire Jones Oct 2023

Ezekiel 36:24-28: God Promises Salvation For The Sake Of His Name, Emerson Claire Jones

Biblical Studies Student Projects

Ezekiel 36:24-28 is an important passage both for the original audience and for modern day Christians. In this paper, the connections between this passage and the rest of the biblical narrative will be addressed. Why is God saying that He will give Israel a new heart? What is the motivation of God's action? How should we respond today? What led Israel to be in this position? These are all questions that will be addressed.


St. Columbanus And Holiness In Community, Elise Wixtrom, Hank Voss May 2023

St. Columbanus And Holiness In Community, Elise Wixtrom, Hank Voss

Presentations

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Discipling College Students Through Scripture Engagement: A Philosophy Of Ministry, Keegan Matheson May 2023

Discipling College Students Through Scripture Engagement: A Philosophy Of Ministry, Keegan Matheson

Christian Ministries Senior Capstone

Within the Church today, there is a concerning lack of Bible prioritization. College students are also leaving the Church and saying farewell to the Christian faith at an unprecedented rate. Discipleship with college students has become something that is sadly overlooked. Therefore, this paper presents a philosophy for Instill Ministries which is a college ministry that strives to disciple college students through Scripture Engagement. The goal of this paper is to provide a ministry paradigm that helps local churches in college towns to intentionally disciple the students in the area. This paper describes the theological and anthropological premises that will …


Seat At The Table: An Inclusive Ministry To Families And Individuals With Disabilities At Plainfield Christian Church, Lindy Ruth Rader May 2023

Seat At The Table: An Inclusive Ministry To Families And Individuals With Disabilities At Plainfield Christian Church, Lindy Ruth Rader

Christian Ministries Senior Capstone

Churches are called to be a place of welcoming and belonging, but it is common for individuals and families with disabilities to not feel like they have a place in the Church. Seat At The Table is a ministry designed to address this problem and help families feel integrated into the local church. This ministry is a part of Plainfield Christian Church, located in Plainfield, Indiana. Seat At The Table desires to create a space for individuals and families to encounter Jesus and to form a deep and lasting relationship with Him. Along with this, they want participants in the …


Equipping And Mobilizing Parents And Guardians Of Middle Schoolers To Disciple Their Children Through The Ministry Of Parents Of Middle Schoolers (Poms), Mary Kate Hipp May 2023

Equipping And Mobilizing Parents And Guardians Of Middle Schoolers To Disciple Their Children Through The Ministry Of Parents Of Middle Schoolers (Poms), Mary Kate Hipp

Christian Ministries Senior Capstone

Parents within the church are facing a pandemic of feelings of inadequacy in terms of discipling their teens. Modern culture has largely shifted responsibilities away from parents and onto professionals at church, for developing the spiritual dimension of their adolescent. Yet, the familial influence of an adolescent supersedes the influence of any youth worker. Youth workers should neither be the foundation of an adolescent’s spirituality nor the cosmetic finishing. In a Christian home, parents and guardians have the high privilege to influence and lead the spiritual formation of their children. The church was granted the high privilege and honor to …


Fullness Of Christ Ministries: Spiritual Formation Of Emerging Adults At Woodmen Valley Chapel Through Mentoring, Joseph Geijer May 2023

Fullness Of Christ Ministries: Spiritual Formation Of Emerging Adults At Woodmen Valley Chapel Through Mentoring, Joseph Geijer

Christian Ministries Senior Capstone

Most churches today do not address the needs of emerging adults in any way outside of occasional social gatherings. This has led to a mass exodus of emerging adults from the Church and presents a need for intentional spiritual formation, mentors, and programming for this demographic. This paper outlines a philosophy and strategy for the spiritual formation of emerging adults in the local church through mentoring.


The Gospel Of Luke: Major Themes, Narratives, And Theology, Adelyn Schoenbeck Apr 2023

The Gospel Of Luke: Major Themes, Narratives, And Theology, Adelyn Schoenbeck

Biblical Studies Student Projects

Within the paper, major Lukan themes are portrayed. The birth narrative is reimagined with major themes of the narrative, especially the purpose of the birth narrative to Theophilus, Luke's mentor. The paper defines and identifies Christology and discipleship which is formed from Luke. The paper illustrates what Jesus really means by stating the first century was an "evil and adulterous generation" (Luke 9:41). The essay concludes with the passion narrative and personal challenges that I have faced as studying the book of Luke.


Rev. Dr. Don Davis And A Theology Of Race, Mitch Mcgeath, Hank Voss Jan 2023

Rev. Dr. Don Davis And A Theology Of Race, Mitch Mcgeath, Hank Voss

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Sacred Roots: Dr. Davis And The Great Tradition’S Contribution To Leadership Development Among The Urban Poor, Danae Passero, Hank Voss Jan 2023

Sacred Roots: Dr. Davis And The Great Tradition’S Contribution To Leadership Development Among The Urban Poor, Danae Passero, Hank Voss

Presentations

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Dr. Don Davis And The Christian Artist, Summer Davidson, Hank Voss Jan 2023

Dr. Don Davis And The Christian Artist, Summer Davidson, Hank Voss

Presentations

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Don Davis On Scripture Engagement Through Scripture Memorization, Joseph Humrichous, Hank Voss Jan 2023

Don Davis On Scripture Engagement Through Scripture Memorization, Joseph Humrichous, Hank Voss

Presentations

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Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis And Church Planting, Ben Gerig, Hank Voss Jan 2023

Rev. Dr. Don L. Davis And Church Planting, Ben Gerig, Hank Voss

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A Flourishing Kingdom: Rev. Dr. Don Davis And Ministry Among The Poor, Kaitlin Burden, Hank Voss Jan 2023

A Flourishing Kingdom: Rev. Dr. Don Davis And Ministry Among The Poor, Kaitlin Burden, Hank Voss

Presentations

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Dr. Don Davis And Scripture Engagement, Symon Cater, Hank Voss Jan 2023

Dr. Don Davis And Scripture Engagement, Symon Cater, Hank Voss

Presentations

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Dr. Don L. Davis And Urban Ministry: Establishing The Urban Ministry Institute (Tumi), Simeon Ploeger, Hank Voss Jan 2023

Dr. Don L. Davis And Urban Ministry: Establishing The Urban Ministry Institute (Tumi), Simeon Ploeger, Hank Voss

Presentations

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Sacred Roots Thriving In Ministry: Phoebe Palmer, Aubree Anderson, Hank Voss Dec 2022

Sacred Roots Thriving In Ministry: Phoebe Palmer, Aubree Anderson, Hank Voss

Presentations

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The Works Of Athanasius For A New Generation, Colin C. Davis, Hank Voss Dec 2022

The Works Of Athanasius For A New Generation, Colin C. Davis, Hank Voss

Presentations

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Saint Irenaeus Of Lyons And The Modern-Day Evangelical, Gabe Bruner, Sarah Kelley, Hank Voss Dec 2022

Saint Irenaeus Of Lyons And The Modern-Day Evangelical, Gabe Bruner, Sarah Kelley, Hank Voss

Presentations

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A Tale Of Three Congregations: Building Resilience In Congregations In Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, Makaela Brass, Zara Escamilla, Isaac Voss Oct 2022

A Tale Of Three Congregations: Building Resilience In Congregations In Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, Makaela Brass, Zara Escamilla, Isaac Voss

Presentations

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A Tale Of Three Congregations: Building Resilience In Congregations In Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, Makaela Brass, Zara Escamilla, Isaac Voss Oct 2022

A Tale Of Three Congregations: Building Resilience In Congregations In Disadvantaged Neighborhoods, Makaela Brass, Zara Escamilla, Isaac Voss

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Exegetical Analysis Paper: An Examination Of 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, Keegan Matheson Oct 2022

Exegetical Analysis Paper: An Examination Of 1 Corinthians 11:27-29, Keegan Matheson

Biblical Studies Student Projects

The paper is an exegetical analysis on 1 Corinthians 11:27-29. It offers several interpretative options of the phrase "discerning the body" which is found in verse 29 (ESV). The goal of this paper is to examine the different interpretative options of the phrase and decide which interpretation makes the most sense within the context of Pauline theology.


Gregory Of Nazianzus And Scripture Engagement, Sam Wolowski, Hank Voss Dec 2021

Gregory Of Nazianzus And Scripture Engagement, Sam Wolowski, Hank Voss

Presentations

No abstract provided.


Fifty Influential English Spiritual Classics, Jayden Wilhelm, Hank Voss Dec 2021

Fifty Influential English Spiritual Classics, Jayden Wilhelm, Hank Voss

Presentations

No abstract provided.