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Focus, 2021, Winter, Andrews University

Focus

FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Bible Studies, Theology And Ministry, Alayne Thorpe

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

"Exploring The Composition Of The Pentateuch" Project And Book, Roy E. Gane

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Prolegomena To A Theology Of Eschatological Leadership: 13 Leadership Principles For The End Time Gleaned From The Book Of Revelation, Gregory Pierce Whitsett

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

Jesus entrusted his disciples with leadership. That leadership was to be exercised on behalf of his mission to seek and save the lost in all the world before his return. This mission work will reach a climax during the time of the end before Christ’s promised return. This article explores the book of Revelation for clues concerning leadership qualities required for this task. The article will support the discussion of these leadership qualities with contributions from contemporary authors on the topic.

Developing a theology of eschatological leadership is a daunting task and will require a broader discussion than what one …

The God Who Is Affected By Human Problems: Atonement Through Israelite Purification Offerings, Roy E. Gane

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Reconsidering The Meaning Of The “Laying On Of Hands” In 1timothy 5:22 Through A Structural Approach: The Use Of Ταῦτα In 1timothy, Sampson M. Nwaomah, Nicholas B. Bitamazire

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

Traditionally, the phrase “lay hands on anyone” in 1 Tim 5:22 has been interpreted as a reference to ordination (identification or appointment). However, others think that it refers to the reception back to membership of erring individuals and lately some argue that the reference is in regard to the practice of accusation.1 Some scholars that depart from the tradition argue that this verse signals a new paragraph and hence a transition from the topic of elders to that of the erstwhile believers.2 This argument aligns with the interpretation of re-admission of erring persons. On the other hand, Brian P. Irwin …

The Faith Of Jethro: Polytheist Or Monotheist?, Daniel Royo

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

The character of Jethro, as he appears in the book of Exodus, is an enigmatic figure in the biblical narrative.1 As a descendent of Midian, his ancestry goes back to Abraham (Gen 25:1–2; Exod 2:16; 3:1). Among Abraham’s children outside the covenant line, there would have been an opportunity to know about his relationship to God and his faith in divine providence. Yet polytheism was practiced among the Midianites (Num 25:16–18). This history forms a backdrop from which to examine the person of Jethro. In the book of Exodus, Jethro appears in three distinct roles: a priest of Midian (Exod …

The Gospel For Everyone: A Study In The Gospel Of Luke On The Inclusion Of Marginalized Social Groups, Hebert Davi Liessi

All Books

Salvation is a broad and controversial issue. The author of the third gospel, Luke, wrote in a socially inclusive approach to Jesus Christ's salvation. His focus is that the gospel serves all people, including groups marginalized by society to dominant groups. Through reading this book, you can see the social groups, the different methodologies, and the results of the salvation offered by Jesus Christ.

The Removal Of Sin In Second Temple Jewish Literature, Odiaka Walker

Master's Theses

Problem

This thesis explored the Second Temple literary background of the concept that Jesus appeared at the end of the ages to take away sin, in Heb 9:26. As such, the research question which guided the paper was: what did Old Testament and Intertestamental writers believe about the removal of sin at the end of the ages? The answer to this question infers other questions: who would remove sin? From where would sin be removed? How was sin defined? How would sin be removed? When would sin be removed (are there time specifications involved)?

Method

The terms ἀφαιρέω, ἀφίημι, ἀπαλείφω, …

Needed: A More “Worldly Attitude” Christians And Creation Care, Jo Ann Davidson

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

The following biblical study will not deal with text-critical issues. The Christian canon will be accepted as a “system of truth”—as Dr. Colin Peckham eloquently contends: The Bible is a unique phenomenon, wholly unrivaled in the world of letters. It is a literary marvel, a moral miracle. It is not the product of one editor who chose his contributors, mapped out his course of study, gave each his assignment and then brought them all together in a neatly bound volume. Its writing is as diverse as can possibly be imagined. The vast differences in every aspect of its production are …

An Analysis And Comparison Of The Missional Doctrine Hermeneutics Of Kevin J. Vanhoozer And Veli-Matti KäRkkäInen, With Emphasis On Their Notions Of God, Eschatology, And Mission, Elmer Arrais Guzman

Dissertations

This dissertation analyzes Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen’s and Kevin J. Vanhoozer’s theological method, in order to understand its structural elements, and thereby to facilitate comprehension of their missional doctrinal hermeneutics, and the ramifications of those hermeneutics for the construction and development of Christian theology. Missional doctrinal hermeneutical models conceive the missional dimension of doctrine in various ways. Some privilege the maintenance of theological identity cohering with the foundational sources of theological authority. Others privilege theological constructions that assimilate the context and the missional situational framework of understanding. This dissertation strives to examine the diverging missional hermeneutics of Kärkkäinen and Vanhoozer, the foundational …

“Exploring The Composition Of The Pentateuch" Project And Book, Roy Gane

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

使徒行传与大公书信导论 笔记与习题 (An Introduction To Acts And The General Epistles: Notes And Exercises), Cedric E. W. Vine, Fai Leong

All Books

Chinese Translation of:An Introduction to Acts and the General Epistles. Translated by Fai Leong.

This is a workbook for the graduate course Acts and General Epistles

Lift Up A Banner Against Babylon! Daniel And The Second Angel's Message, Felix H. Cortez

Faculty Publications

Devotional presented to the Annual Council, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Silver Springs, MD. Bible reading: Jeremiah 50:1-5

Romans 12: A Leader's Guide To Transformation, Steven Ruggerio

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

No abstract provided.

Focus, 2020, Summer, Andrews University

Focus

FOCUS (ISSN 1077-9345) is published quarterly, free of charge, for alumni and friends of Andrews University, an institution owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Hymeno : The Music In Ministry, Jamila Patricie Sylvester

Master of Music Projects

INTRODUCTION

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16 KJV Arguably one of the best-known verses in the Bible is John 3:16. A quick glimpse of those seven little letters and numbers spelling out John 3:16 and, like the first four measures of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, immediately people know what you are talking about. It matters not if they are faithful church-going believers or unbelievers, people know – or do they? In the 2009 live-streamed college championship football game between …

The Institute Of Archaeology & Siegfried H. Horn Museum Newsletter Volume 41.3, Paul J. Ray Jr., Robert D. Bates

Institute of Archaeology & the Horn Archaeological Museum Newsletter

ASOR 2019 Annual Meetings, Paul J. Ray, Jr.

MPP at 50 Years, Robert D. Bates

Al-Maktába: The Bookstore

Paul’S Athenian Treasure For The Church, Jeff Scoggins

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

History Of Contextualization, Youssry Guirguis

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Of Pillars And Foundations: Seven Thesis Statements Concerning The Hermeneutics Of The Pentateuch, Gerald A. Klingbeil

Faculty Publications

The study of the composition of the Pentateuch has been at the center of critical scholarship since the nineteenth century. While there is general agreement that the Graf-Wellhausen documentary hypothesis, as originally presented, is untenable, most of current Pentateuchal research has worked within the framework of the existence of divergent sources that underwent a number of editorial changes. Considering the basic physical law of input determining output, this study challenges the basic presupposition of the existence of divergent sources and calls for a fresh approach to the hermeneutics of the Pentateuch that approaches the biblical text on its own terms …

The Contradictory Interpretations Of Genesis 4:7—Ellen G. White Versus The Theology Of Ordination Study Committee Position 1, Michael F. Younker

Andrews University Seminary Student Journal

Reflecting a widespread tension throughout the world of biblical interpretation, Ellen G. White and the Theology of Ordination Study Committee Position 1 (TOSC1) propose contradictory interpretations of Genesis 4:7. Given the content of Genesis 4:7, which addresses issues relating to psychology and authority, which are often connected with Genesis 3:16 and gender, and its use by the TOSC1, the promotion of the TOSC1 interpretation of Genesis 4:7 within Seventh-day Adventist circles as well as broader Christianity will encourage further unpleasant confrontations concerning the issues related to the psychology of gender and authority in Scripture.

The Seventy-Weeks Prophecy Of Daniel 9:24–27 And First-Century Ad Jewish Messianic Expectation, David J. Hamstra

Andrews University Seminary Student Journal

For Christians who interpret the seventy weeks of Daniel 9:24–27 by correlating the coming of the messiah with the arrival of Jesus Christ, the question of whether Jesus could have been identified as the predicted messiah at the time of fulfillment is theologically significant given biblical claims of prophetic intelligibility. There is a consensus among scholars affirming the view that interpretation of the seventy-weeks prophecy led to a climate of messianic expectation among certain sectors of first-century Jewish society. This position is supported by the explicit connection of the seventy weeks to the anticipated arrival of a messiah in Melchizedek …

Eucharist As Sacrifice: A Study Into The Development Of The Eucharist As A Sacrifice Of The Believer In The First And Second Centuries, David Williams

Andrews University Seminary Student Journal

The sacrifice of the believer at the Eucharist can nowhere be found in the Adventist understanding of the Lord’s Supper. However, Adventists may find value in reexamining the early church’s teachings on sacrifice. While the early church deviated from Scripture in its primary teachings on the Eucharist, they maintained the scriptural notion of the spiritual sacrifice of the worshiper— something Adventists would do well to practice. This article examines the liturgical orders and teachings of the apostolic fathers, apologists, and early liturgical orders of the first and second centuries. The author considers four major issues relating to the Eucharist as …

Sihon, Pools, And Disaster: The Memory Of Biblical Heshbon, Alma Nizaye Cortez Alvarez

Honors Theses

Cultural memory is a recent development within biblical studies. Recent research advocates the observance of the biblical text as a basis for the study of cultural memory, in order to engage its historical value. The biblical site of Heshbon in TransJordan serves as a case study to examine how cultural memory interacts with the Bible. In a content analysis design, I engage the biblical cultural memory of Heshbon by evaluating the themes in the text. Based on data collected from the 38 references to Heshbon within 19 passages across the Hebrew Bible, I conclude that the biblical text reflects different …

Asor 2019 Annual Meeting, Paul J. Ray

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

The Cost Of Team Leadership In Mark 6:7-13: A Sanctifying Work, Brian C. Legg

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

No abstract provided.

Ancestor Worship And The Gadarene Demoniacs, Cedric Vine

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Death And Ancestors In Light Of The Old Testament, Richard M. Davidson

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Recogition Assembly, Jiří Moskala

Seminary Scholarship Symposium

• Anna Galeniece, et al., eds. The Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy and Contemporary Issues Biblical Hermeneutics: Implications and Applications in Africa
• Denis Kaiser Trust and Doubt: Perceptions of Divine Inspiration in Seventh-day Adventist History
• S. Joseph Kidder Journey to the Heart of God
• Jiří Moskala Ezra and Nehemiah Ezra and Nehemiah Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guild & also Teachers Study Guide
• Roy Gane “Theology Enshrined in the Israelite Sanctuary”
• Oliver Glanz TextFabric: All Qumran Scrolls and Fragments for Python and Linguistic Research
• Hyveth Williams Adventist Review Columns
• Ante Jerončić “The Truthful Self: Subjectivity, Truth, and Hermeneutics in Dialogue with …