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Apostasy -- A Biblical, Theological, And Pastoral Approach, Octavian Cureteu

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This thesis concerns apostasy, which responds to a major religious crisis in the life of a believer by a deliberate alienation and abandonment of faith. This crisis involves a conflict on an intellectual, social, or emotional dimension. The problem of the thesis may be stated as follows: How can an understanding of the dynamics of apostasy benefit gospel workers? To this question the thesis answers in three different ways: Biblical, theological, and practical. Chapter Two, the Biblical approach, is a rather detailed survey of two typical cases which serve to define apostasy as a sinful process. The first example, belonging …

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 1

Mission

Mission: Vol. 21, No. 1. The articles in this issue include: "A Family Affair" from the Editor, "Issues of Power and a Theology of the Family (Part I)" by S. Scott Bartchy, and "Missions, the Atonement, and the Salvation of Mankind" by Edward Fudge. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Morality in the Public Arena: Is it so Difficult?" by Edward G. Holley, "Worship Styles" by Randy hall, and "Curiosity" by John Smith. BOOKS: A HARVEST OF BOOKS; FOR FALL READING: "The Quest for Faith: Reason and Mystery As Pointers To God (C. Stephen Evans)" reviewed by Leonard Allen, " …

1 Corinthians 9:19-23 A Model For Those Who Seek To Win Souls, Kenneth V. Neller

Restoration Quarterly

Neller, Kenneth V. (1987) "1 Corinthians 9:19-23 A Model for Those Who Seek to Win Souls," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 29 : No. 3.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

An Ecumenical Horizon For "Canon Within A Canon"?, Patrick R. Keifert

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 12

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 12. The articles in this issue include: "Looking to the Past and to the Future" from the Editor, "The Ambivalence of Belief" by Robert Seymour, "Job: The Struggle of Faith" by Michael V. Houston, "God is Love" by Ken Cameron, "Restoration and the Cultural Risk" by Ron Durham, and "A Disciple Responds to the New Search for Unity" by Daniel Griggs. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Relics of the Past" by Ben B. Boothe, "How Much is a Person Worth?" by John Wright, "Maturity or a New Infancy?" by David Sampson, and "Don't Count My Blessings …

The Parish As A Confessing Community, Gary M. Simpson

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

A Study Of Isaiah's Use Of Kabod, David Worcester

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this study is to discover the theological significance of the word פָבוֹ ד as used in the Book of Isaiah. פָבוֹ ד , most often translated into English as "glory," is a term which encompasses such meanings as honor, fame, wealth, reputation, brightness, brilliance or splendor, and, when used in reference to God, heavenly brilliance, sublimity or magnificence.) Throughout Isaiah, the term פָבוֹ ד is utilized frequently, with reference to God, as well as to men and nations. It is the thesis of this study that, as the term is used throughout Isaiah, the term- פָבוֹ דbecomes …

Review: Stand Up And Be Counted: Calling For Public Confession Of Faith, A. Boyd Luter

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

No abstract provided.

A Survey Of Luther's Understanding Of The Proper Use Of Ratio In Theology As Found In The Lectures On Galatians (1519),On The Bondage Of The Will, And The Disputation Concerning Man, Kerry Reese

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The purpose of this thesis is not to speculate regarding where this writer thinks Luther would stand today in the midst of the battles fought to give ratio its proper place in Christian theology. Instead, this writer finds merit in the practices of the Augustinian scholars of Luther's day, allowing an author's writings to speak for themselves when presenting another's point of view on a given subject.6That shall be the attempt of the following pages: to permit the primary sources themselves the opportunity to speak out on the topic of Luther's concept of the proper use of reason in knowing …

Book Reviews, Donald M. Joy, David R. Bauer, Donald A. D. Thorsen, Eugene E. Carpenter, Fred D. Layman, David Bundy

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Menorah Review (No. 11, Fall, 1987)

Menorah Review

Why It's Fundamental -- In Search Of a Model For Liberal Religion: Maurice Friedman's Human Way -- Saving Face -- One Nation Under a Protestant God -- Book Briefings -- Rejoinder

Old Testament Spirituality, J. Steven Harper

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Western Theological Seminary Catalog: 1987-1988, Western Theological Seminary

Western Theological Seminary Catalogs

Western Theological Seminary catalogs 1869-[ongoing] (incomplete). Also published as Calendar and Bulletin.

Abbreviations, Mariological Society Of America

Marian Studies

No abstract provided.

The Magnificat: Reflections, Matthew F. Morry

Marian Studies

No abstract provided.

Harold Sloan And Methodist Essentialism, Floyd T. Cunningham

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

A Biblical Preaching Strategy For The Ministers Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Central Dominican Conference, Ramon Araujo C.

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

The problem of preaching in the Central Dominican Conference seems to be one of sermon content. Weaknesses in hermeneutical principles as well as rules applied to the biblical sermon can be detected. Even when preachers quote the Bible and try to explain the message, the biblical text is not properly discussed or explained. This situation results in poor sermon content. To correct this anomaly, this study provides a guide on Biblical Preaching to help the minister produce a better sermon to feed the church.

Method

In order to investigate the content of sermons and the principles applied to preaching …

Correlations Between Old Aramaic Inscriptions And The Aramaic Section Of Daniel, Zdravko Stefanovic

Dissertations

Problem. In scholarly debates on the origin of DA, the corpus of OA texts has not received full attention. Thus, there is a lack of comparative studies between DA and OA. This type of study serves a twofold purpose: It contributes to providing an answer to the questions of origin of DA, and it provides fresh insights into both OA and DA.

Method. This study of OA texts has been organized into seven sections which pertain to the literary and linguistic character of every one of the inscriptions: Description, Nature, Structure, Vocabulary, Orthography and Phonology, Morphology, and Syntax. The discussion …

Making A Public Difference In The Ministry Of Word And Witness, Dieter T. Hessel

Institute of Liturgical Studies Occasional Papers

(Excerpt)

Today, the liberating movement of faith and a new cycle of societal change coincide to bring our churches and North American society itself to a turning point. The ecclesial and social situation alike call for a new era of ministry to make a public difference. My presentation will focus on the ethical contours of faithful community empowered by the living Word, and some public dimensions of parish ministry that responds to the Word through social witness.

Rationale And Suggested Program For Workshop On Congregational Singing For Use In Local Church Or District, Christopher Ederesinghe

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Congregational singing represents the part of corporate worship in which the entire group of worshipers present participates. It is therefore a vital and integral part of public worship. However, despite the availability of broad general guidelines at denominational level, these have not always been implemented in an effective manner at the level of the local church or pastoral district.

Method

This project report is presented in two parts. Part 1 comprises a position paper which which serves as the theo retical component of the project. This includes a biblical/ theological rationale for congregational singing, a denominational perspective, an historical …

A Case Study Of The Call Of Moses, G. Herbert Livingston

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

The Old Testament "Folk Canon" And Christian Education, Timothy L. Thomas

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

Lesser Gods Of The Ancient Near East And Some Comparisons With Heavenly Beings Of The Old Testament, K. Merling Alomia

Dissertations

This study examines the concept and imagery of heavenly beings as they appear described and depicted in the texts and iconography of the Ancient Near East, and compares the variegated concept and imagery with the angelic realm in the Old Testament.

Utilizing motifs commonly repeated in the mytho-epic literature of the Fertile Crescent--such as the divine assembly and its diverse constituency, the protector gods, the messenger gods, the sons of the gods, the warrior gods, the demonic gods, etc.--the study exposes the diversity among heavenly beings and their place within the divine realm or the hierarchical pantheon. The study abounds …

Issues In Biblical Inspiration: Sanday And Warfield, Peter M. Van Bemmelen

Dissertations

This study attempts to clarify the issues involved informulating a doctrine of Biblical inspiration. It does so through a careful analysis and comparative evaluation of two contrasting concepts or models of inspiration. William Sanday and Benjamin Warfield were selected as prominent representatives of a liberal and a conservative approach to the problem.

A brief introductory chapter, delineating the aims, method and limitations of the study, is followed by a survey of the history of the doctrine of Biblical inspiration from the sixteenth century onwards. This survey focuses chiefly on the English-speaking world and especially the Anglican and Presbyterian traditions to …

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 5

Mission

Mission: Vol. 20, No. 5. The articles in this issue include: "Thanksgiving: 1986" from the Editor, "Burn-Out and the Fire That Consumes" by Ron Durham, "Watching the Service or Experiencing Kononia?" by Steven L. McKenzie, "A 20th Anniversary Reflection: Now, More Than Ever, We Need Mission!" by Richard Hughes, "Books" by Bruce L. Edwards, Jr., Book Review Editor, "Surrender" by William T. Stewart. A WORD FOR OUR TIMES: "Floods: Who Is Responsible for Our Misfortunes?" by Bob Johnson, "Idol Worship: The Tragedy of Separation" by George L. Brown, "What is Helping?" by Jan Randolph, and "Has the Essence Been Retrieved?" …

1986-87 Chapel Schedule, Taylor University

Chapel Schedules

No abstract provided.

An Examination And Evaluation Of A. H. Strong's Doctrine Of Holy Scripture, Myron Houghton

Doctor of Theology Dissertation

One of the reasons for writing this dissertation was to provide a written document that would correct the major defects in Strong's doctrine of Holy Scripture from a perspective that accepts the verbal inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible. But in the process of doing research and writing, major problems were discovered in many areas of Strong’s theology. An attempt has been made in this dissertation to point out these problems and to offer suggestions as to how they might be corrected, although it is beyond the scope of this study to explore these problems and/or their solutions in great …

Review: The Case For Christianity, Gary R. Habermas

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

No abstract provided.

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 4), June 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Sanctuary activists around the country have vowed to continue to provide assistance to refugees of Central American war despite the conviction of six Sanctuary workers May 1 in Tucson, Ariz.

After a six-month trial, the verdict returned by the jury convicted six defendants of conspiracy plus lesser charges. convicted two others on lesser charges only, and acquitted three defendants. The lesser charges included harboring. transporting and encouraging the illegal entry of aliens.

Western Theological Seminary Catalog: 1986-1987, Western Theological Seminary

Western Theological Seminary Catalogs

Western Theological Seminary catalogs 1869-[ongoing] (incomplete). Also published as Calendar and Bulletin.