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What You Need To Know About The Book Of James, Harold L. Willmington

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The Method Of Teaching New Testament Greek, Charles King

Christian Perspectives in Education

Based on teaching experience the author proposes an approach to teaching New Testament Greek which has resulted in greater use of the langauge and less fear of its study.

John Damascene In Context: An Examination Of "The Heresy Of The Ishmaelites" With Special Consideration Given To The Religious, Political, And Social Contexts During The Seventh And Eighth Century Arab Conquests, D. Bryan Rhodes

Masters Theses

John Damascene's work concerning "The Heresy of the Ishmaelites" confronts Islam--a heresy according to John--with respect to fundamental disagreements between Christians and Muslims concerning the deity of Christ, the doctrine of the Trinity and the authenticity of Muhammad's prophethood and revelation. I argue that John's work was prompted and influenced by his context in seventh-and eighth-century Byzantium. More specifically, my argument is that John's firsthand understanding of Islam, the new rhetoric of a heavenward focus within what had been the Roman empire, the development of apologies and disputations concerning Islam, and the growing tensions in Christian-Arab relations in eighth-century Byzantium …

The Meeting In The Sky, Thomas D. Ice

Article Archives

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The Rapture In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Thomas D. Ice

Article Archives

I believe that there is a strong possibility that 2 Thessalonians 2:3 is speaking of the rapture. What do I mean? Some pretribulationists, like myself, think that the Greek noun apostasia, usually translated “apostasy,” is a reference to the rapture and should be translated “departure.” Thus, this passage would be saying that the day of the Lord will not come until the rapture comes before it. If apostasia is a reference to a physical departure, then 2 Thessalonians 2:3 is strong evidence for pretribulationism.

The Perfect Dilemma: Aspect In The Koine Greek Verbal System, Accepted And Debated Areas Of Research, Christopher H. Johnson

Senior Honors Theses

Verbal aspect is a recent but very promising field of study in Koine Greek, which seeks to describe the semantic meaning of the verbal forms. This study surveys the works of the leading contributors in this field and offers critiques of their major points. The subject matter is divided into three sections: methods, areas of agreement, and areas of dispute, with a focus on the latter. Overall, scholarship has provided a more accurate description of the Greek verbal system through the theory of verbal aspect, though there are topics that need further research. This study’s suggestions may aid in developing …

You Could Say That Again: Examining The Probability Of Parallels Between Stephen And Moses In Acts 6-7, Samuel Cooper Smith

Senior Honors Theses

This thesis posits the idea that the author of Acts intentionally creates a literary parallel between Stephen and Moses. Comparative analysis seemingly confirms that Stephen is being portrayed as a parallel of Christ. However, little scholarly attention has been given to the possibility that the author of Acts 6-7 intentionally creates a connection between Stephen and Moses. Following an attempt to provide an objective foundation for asserting such parallels, the Stephen-Moses connections will be presented. Two implications follow from this parallel which impact the Stephen episode as well as the larger Acts narrative. The pertinent literature involves commentaries on the …

Missions History Of The Early Church, Don Fanning

History of Global Missions

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Brief History Of Methods And Trends Of Missions, Don Fanning

Trends and Issues in Missions

The following trends and issues are faced everyday on the foreign field and need to be analyzed and evaluated before getting involved so as to know how to plan and react. This is a vital area of training for the contemporary foreign missionary.

Victory In Jesus ... Being A Child Of God, James B. Joseph

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

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The Descent Of Christ In Ephesians 4:9: Its Impact Upon The Use Of The Apostles' Creed, Matthew C. Hinson

Senior Honors Theses

Confusion runs rampant when it comes to certain theological issues such as the descent of Christ in Ephesians 4:9. Over the centuries, three main interpretations have arisen to explain this enigmatic text. The possible interpretations are that the descent was the Descensus ad Infernos during which Christ visited hell during the three days that He was dead, that the descent was the Incarnation of Christ, or that the descent was the coming of Christ as the Spirit at Pentecost to give spiritual gifts to the believers.

In this paper, these three interpretive options are evaluated on the basis of the …

Examining The Septuagint: An Exploration Of The Greek Old Testament's Unique Heritage And Lasting Impact On The New Testament, Cara Lynne Murphy

Masters Theses

The Greek Old Testament has been a focus of speculation and study since its entrance into the religious culture of the Diasporic Jews. Legends and myths surround the creation of the Septuagint, and its use by the New Testament authors only added to the questions surrounding this ancient text. The questions this thesis will seek to address are three-fold. First, what does historical evidence prove regarding the origin of the Septuagint? The dating, the location, and the nature of the Septuagint’s creation are each open debates within biblical scholarship. While this thesis will not attempt to prove conclusively the answers …

Characteristics Of A Healthy Church From The Seven Churches Of Asia That Can Apply To Yohan Tokyo Christ Church, Jong Yoon Kim

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to understand the characteristics of a healthy church from the seven churches of Asia, using Revelation 2-3 and to apply those characteristics to Yohan Tokyo Christ Church. The project carefully examines the characteristics of a healthy church from Jesus Christ’s commendations and condemnations to the seven churches of Asia. It also analyzes and evaluates current situation of the Yohan Tokyo Christ Church based on surveys. Five practical strategies for spiritual health development of the Yohan Tokyo Christ Church are offered. Those strategies will help the spiritual health of the Yohan Tokyo Christ Church and …

The Role Of The Pedagogue In Galatians, Michael J. Smith

SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations

In discussing the believers relationship to the Law and to God in Galatians 3:23-4:7 Paul used two figures from the culture of his day. First, he looked back and used the word "pedagogue" to describe the function of the Old Testament Law over Israel before the time of Christ: "Therefore the Law has become our tutor [παιδαγωγός] to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a tutor [παιδαγωγό^]" (Gal. 3:24-25). Second, he looked at the relationship believers have with God and used the word …

Geza Vermes And The Third Quest For The Historical Jesus: A Review Essay On ‘Jesus In His Jewish Context’, Gary R. Habermas

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)

During the last few decades, the subject of the historical Jesus has once again moved into the center of scholarly studies among New Testament historians, exegetes, and theologians. In stark contrast to the movements of the nineteenth and mid-twentieth century, which exhibited very different concerns, the chief focus of the third quest for the historical Jesus is the Jewish background, setting, and context for Jesus' life and teachings. In addition to Jesus' teachings, the social sciences have supplied much of the backdrop regarding Jesus' surroundings.

Bible Answers For Almost All Your Questions, Elmer L. Towns

Books

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A Journey Through The New Testament, Elmer L. Towns

Books

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A Beginner's Guide To Reading The Bible, Elmer L. Towns

Books

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To All Nations: An Exegetical Analysis Of The Parables Of The Lord In Luke, James A. Mann

Faculty Dissertations

This dissertation provides students of the New Testament and missions a biblical foundation for missions as revealed in the Gospel of Luke, and especially that foundation revealed in the parables found in this gospel. The study first examines the Gospel of Luke and the theme of universal missions found within it. Next, the history and theory of parable research and interpretation are examined. From this point the parables of the double and triple traditions are compared and contrasted in order to determine if Luke reveals his theme of universal missions in these parables.

Ultimately, this study focuses on an exegetical …

An Analysis And Prospect Of Korean Church Growth Based On Functions Of The Church, Timothy Hyun Seo Choi

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

A review of the functions of the church and growth of Korean churches illustrates that God has blessed Korean churches. The purpose of this thesis is to understand the biblical functions of the church and the relationship between these functions and church growth. This project explains the historical background of the Korean church for church growth and makes suggestions to prepare the Korean church for the 21st century. This thesis is based on conclusions drawn from an extensive published research on church growth and is illustrated by a scientific survey given to thirty-five Korean pastors.

An Outcome Assessment: The Use Of Greek In Ministry, Blair A. Yager

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This Thesis Project analyzes the use of Greek in ministry by Bachelor of Arts graduates of Roanoke Bible College (RBC). The author presents a defense of the value of Greek to ministry in the areas of preaching and teaching, hermeneutics, exegesis, and word studies. The Project's aim is to improve the Greek courses. A survey was distributed to alumni of RBC which determined areas where Greek is used in their ministries. This project is a part of on-going evaluation and outcomes assessment at Roanoke Bible College. Course objectives of the Greek classes taught are related to the Mission statement of …

Unity And Obedient Discipleship In John 17, James B. Joseph

Faculty Dissertations

This paper addresses the issue of Christian Unity as expressed in John 17. It shows, through evaluation of the text itself that: (1) Unity is based on love for and obedience to, Jesus Christ; (2) the Father and the Son. Together, send the Spirit of Truth to dwell in all believers; (3) all believers are loved by the Father just as He loves Jesus. A proper relationship with the Father and Jesus places all believers in Unity with each other as one family of God which is comprised of many brothers who are also friends. Unity is Visible

For those …

04-18-90 (The Liberty Champion, Volume 7, Issue 22)

1989 -- 1990

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The Fundamentalist Journal, Volume 7, Number 11

1988

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The Fundamentalist Journal, Volume 7, Number 10

1988

We Have This Moment By: Raysor, Kay. 7 no 10 N 1988, p 57.

Adelle Nathanson : to oppose Senator Moynihan in November. By: Fanning, Marilyn. 7 no 10 N 1988, p 60. Subjects: Nathanson, Adelle; Pro-life movement

Judith Reisman : swept into controversy. By: Erickson, Howard. 7 no 10 N 1988, p 60-61. Subjects: Reisman, Judith; Pornography

The enduring word. By: MacLean, Donna. 7 no 10 N 1988, p 14-16. Subjects: Bible--Use

Bruce Wilkinson makes the bible come alive. By: Hunt, Angela Elwell; McCauley, Laurie. 7 no 10 N 1988, p 17-18. Subjects: Wilkinson, Bruce; Bible--Study

A miracle for …

154 Steps To Revitalize Your Sunday School And Keep Your Church Growing, Elmer L. Towns

Books

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The Fundamentalist Journal, Volume 4, Number 11

1985

Making much of Jesus : Northside Baptist Church and W Jack Hudson. By: Mooneyham, Lamarr. 4 no 11 D 1985, p 61-62. Subjects: Hudson, W Jack; Northside Baptist Church (Charlotte, NC)

A council of grinches. By: Thomas, Cal. 4 no 11 D 1985, p 63. Subjects: Church and state--United States; Holidays; West Hollywood (Calif)

Be ye greedy. By: Kline, Trish. 4 no 11 D 1985, p 38-39. Subjects: Christmas; Generosity Charles A Tindley : preacher, pastor,

hymnwriter. By: Heinze, Lee. 4 no 11 D 1985, p 40-41. Subjects: Tindley, Charles A, 1862c-1933; African American clergy; Clergy--Biographies; Hymn writers; Preaching, Evangelical; …

The Fundamentalist Journal Volume 4, Number 10

1985

The last days of Moses. By: Willmington, Harold L.. 4 no 10 N 1985, p 68. Subjects: Moses (Biblical leader)

Court says no to religion in the market place. By: Mawyer, Martin. 4 no 10 N 1985, p 69. Subjects: Owens, Arthur; Civil rights--United States; Discrimination in employment; Homosexuality; Industrial relations; Minneapolis (Minn)

A response to AIDS. By: Dollar, Truman. 4 no 10 N 1985, p 74. Subjects: AIDS (Disease) Liberals for Lunch By: Smith, Michael R.. 4 no 10 N 1985, p 56.

Change in the Chattanooga command. By: Catogge, Raymond J.. 4 no 10 N 1985, p 57-58. …

The Fundamentalist Journal, Volume 4, Number 5

1985

Billy Walker : evangelist in the land of Hiawatha. By: Hindson, Edward E.. 4 no 5 My 1985, p 54. Subjects: Walker, Billy; Church camps; Church work with youth; Evangelists--Biographies; Biographies

We are what we worship. By: Thomas, Cal. 4 no 5 My 1985, p 58. Subjects: Television and children

Peter's two epistles. By: Willmington, Harold L.. 4 no 5 My 1985, p 59. Subjects: Peter, Saint, Apostle; Bible. Peter

American Life Lobby strives to outlaw taxes for abortion. By: Blanchard, Alan D.. 4 no 5 My 1985, p 60. Subjects: Abortion--Law; Taxation--United States

Hastening the secularization of America. By: …

The Fundamentalist Journal, Volume 4, Number 4

1985

Harold Henniger : gentle giant. By: Bartlett, Billy V.. 4 no 4 Ap 1985, p 51-52. Subjects: Henniger, Harold; Canton Baptist Temple (Canton, Ohio); Clergy--Biographies; Biographies

Attaining to the resurrection. By: Patterson, Richard D.. 4 no 4 Ap 1985, p 53. Subjects: Jesus Christ--Resurrection; Bible. Philippians; Greek language--Terms--Exanastasis

Teaching biblical principles with drama. By: Beck, Jean M.. 4 no 4 Ap 1985, p 54-55. Subjects: Church work with children; Drama

The ultimate in materialism. By: Thomas, Cal. 4 no 4 Ap 1985, p 56. Subjects: United States. Internal Revenue Service; Abortion; Childbirth

Operation Airlift planned by Old-Time Gospel Hour. 4 …