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Justification And Good Works: A Study Of The Joint Declaration On The Doctrine Of Justification, Justin Chay

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The doctrine of justification tells how the saving grace of God in Christ can be actualized in the believers. Because of the very importance of this doctrine, disputes broke out between Augustine and Pelagius, later in the medieval period, and most importantly during the Reformation period - which led to mutual condemnations and the division of the Western church. The church still does not have a unified voice in interpreting the doctrine despite recent ecumenical dialogues, which culminated in the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification in 1999.

Mi 880 Doctoral Seminar In Mission, Eunice L. Irwin

Syllabi

(Abbreviations of texts follow authors' name initials: B, BS, E, N, SS, T, V, WR. +Indicates required readings for all students. * or ** Indicates auxiliary readings.) +Transforming Mission* David J. Bosch +Constants in Context Stephen Bevans & Roger Schroeder +Mission as Transformation** Vinay Samuel, Chris Sugden +Mission on the Way Charles van Engen +Mission in the 21st Century Andrew Walls & Cathy Ross, eds [*Classical Texts in Mission & World Christianity (augments Bosch) Norman Thomas] [*A ReaderÕs Guide to Transforming Mission (clearly applies Bosch) Stan Nussbaum] [**The New Global Mission (Latin American articulation of Transformation) Samuel Escobar]

Ms 614 Ethnicity, Race, And The Church, Steven Ybarrola

Syllabi

Chacour, Elias 2003 Blood Brothers. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen Books. ISBN: 0800793218. Eriksen, Thomas Hyland 2002 Ethnicity and Nationalism: Anthropological Perspectives. Second Edition. London: Pluto Press. ISBN: 0745318878 Hays, J. Daniel 2003 From Every People and Nation: A Biblical Theology of Race. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 0830826165. Hutchinson, John and Anthony D. Smith 1996 Ethnicity. New York: Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN: 0192892746 Volf, Miroslav 1996 Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation. Nashville: Abingdon Press. ISBN: 0687002826

Wo 510 O1 Worship Leadership/Church, Kandace Brooks

Syllabi

Long, Thomas. Beyond Worship Wars (Herndon, VA: The Alban Institute, 2001) Peterson, David. Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship (Downers Grove, Illinois: Intervarsity Press, 1992). White, James F. A Brief History of Christian Worship (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1997). Willimon, William. Sunday Dinner (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1981) Willimon, William. Remember Who You Are (Nashville: The Upper Room, 1980)

Nt 622 Exegesis Of The Corinthian Correspondence, Fredrick J. Long

Syllabi

1. A fairly literal English translation of the Bible; I would recommend NASB95. The RSV or ESV would also be acceptable. The reason for this request is that we will be semantic-diagramming verses in English and Greek. Other translations are encouraged for consultation and comparison. 2. David Bauer, An Annotated Guide to Biblical Resources for Ministry. Annotated Guides 16. Peabody, Mass.: Hendrickson, 2003. NOTE: Use this book as an aid for using the best secondary resources (Bible dictionaries, Greek grammars, lexicons, etc.) for exegesis. Buy it, consult it, and buy books cited in it as needed in this and other …

Ruth, Redemption, Covenant, And Christ, Kerry M. Muhlestein

Faculty Publications

The book of Ruth is one of the most loved stories of the Old Testament. Yet sometimes it remains just that: a story from which some readers gain little in the way of doctrine or application. We identify with the story because the principal actors are neither kings nor prophets but the average people of a typical village. There are neither mighty warriors nor great conflicts, but there are intense struggles for surviving life's difficulties and genuine battles with grief. We love the story because it is so well told, because it has characters we can identify with, because it …

Wo 515 Sacramental Theo: Christ In Church, Robert Julian Stamps

Syllabi

Stamps, Robert J. The Sacrament of the Word Made Flesh. Edinburgh, Scotland: Rutherford House, 2007. Torrance, James B. Worship, Community & The Triune God of Grace. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 1996. Webber, Robert E. Worship Old and New: A Biblical, Historical, And Practical Introduction. Revised edition. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing Company 1994. White, James F. The SACRAMENTS in Protestant Practice and Faith. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 1999. Supplemental Readings for United Methodists Felton, Gayle Carlton. By Water and the Spirit. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 1999. Felton, Gayle Carlton. This Holy Mystery. Nashville, TN: Discipleship Resources, 2006.

Grace In Paul's Letter To Titus In Light Of Greco-Roman Patronage, Jeffrey R. Syverson

Doctor of Ministry

This thesis argues that patronage is a crucial and not yet sufficiently utilized interpretive lens to understanding xcxpK (grace) in Paul's letter to Titus. It introduces patronage in the Greco-Roman world and surveys definitions and characteristics. It offers descriptions of the roles of clients and patrons. It discusses different forms of patronage: personal patronage, friendship, public benefaction, literary patronage, divine patronage, political patronage and brokerage. It also considers the relationship of patronage and benefaction. A major focus is a consideration of the usage of grace (xapic.:) in patronage looking to inscriptions, letters, and literature from the era. The influence on …

Strategies And Themes Of Luke, Center For Catholic Studies, Seton Hall University

Center for Catholic Studies Faculty Seminars and Core Curriculum Seminars

No abstract provided.

Sacred Flow: Discovering Life In God's Rhythm, Arthur T. Sposaro

Doctor of Ministry

Today's Christian spirituality largely neglects or misappropriates the believer's mutual indwelling with Christ, thus leading to a legalistic spirituality. This project employs a phenomenon commonly known as flow or peak-experience, as described in psychological research and illustrated in particularly in sport, to reorient Christianity. Flow is a harmonious state of consciousness and experience in which one becomes totally absorbed in what one is doing, and where the mind and body are working together effortlessly. When integrated with Christianity, flow's nature, elements, and effects inform and inspire a faith of full engagement and graceful rhythm. This project engages decades of cross-cultural …

The Mission Of God: Unlocking The Bible's Grand Narrative [Review] / Christopher J.H. Wright, Cristian Dumitrescu

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

No abstract provided.

Earthing The Spirit: With Mark Wallace, M. Manolopoulos, Mark I. Wallace

Religion Faculty Works

No abstract provided.

Progressions In The Book Of Daniel, Ferdinand O. Regalado

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

The Duties And Responsibilities Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Theologian, Larry L. Lichtenwalter

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

An Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Natural Church Development Within Seventh-Day Adventist Churches In The United States And The Resulting Church Growth, Rodney Jon Mills

Doctor of Ministry Projects

The Problem

Natural Church Development (NCD) is a church health paradigm that is being used in Seventh-day Adventist churches across the United States as a tool for increasing both church health and growth. One question that needs to be addressed is whether the implementation of NCD within Seventh-day Adventist churches results in church growth.

The Purpose

The purpose of this dissertation is to establish a validation of the NCD process by evaluating the church growth experienced at the Milwaukee Central Seventh-day Adventist Church and compare that growth with Seventh-day Adventist churches across the United States which have participated in taking …

Using "Chaos" In Articulating The Relationship Of God And Creation In God's Creative Activity, Eric Michael Vail

Dissertations (1934 -)

Out of dialogue with Old Testament studies and the sciences, there has been a rise in recent years in the use of "chaos" language by theologians in their articulation of a theology of creation. There has been little uniformity in how the word is used among the fields, or even within some fields—especially by biblical scholars doing ancient Near East comparative studies. Under the umbrella of this popular terminology, some ideas have found refuge whose theological implications warrant evaluation.

Within this dissertation the range of ideas that fall under "chaos" within the physical sciences, Old Testament studies, and theology is …

Christ, Salvation, And The Eschaton: Essays In Honor Of Hans K. Larondelle, Daniel Heinz, Jiří Moskala, Peter M. Van Bemmelen

All Books

No abstract provided.

Christian Leadership In The Local Church : Mentoring New Christian Disciples, James W. Holsinger

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Use Of Internet Sermon Resources : A Study In Christian Preaching, Corey Steven Macpherson

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Asimilación : A Study Of Costa Rican Newcomers In Their Search For A Church, And The Church's Response To Them, Osias Segura-Guzmán

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Acts 1:8—A Paradigm For Mission In West-Central Africa, Kelvin Okey Onongha

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

No abstract provided.

Mb 745 Ethnicity, Race, And The Church, Steven Ybarrola

Syllabi

Chacour, Elias 2003 Blood Brothers. Grand Rapids, MI: Chosen Books. ISBN: 0800793218. Eriksen, Thomas Hyland 2002 Ethnicity and Nationalism: Anthropological Perspectives. Second Edition. London: Pluto Press. ISBN: 0745318878 Hays, J. Daniel 2003 From Every People and Nation: A Biblical Theology of Race. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 0830826165. Hutchinson, John and Anthony D. Smith 1996 Ethnicity. New York: Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN: 0192892746 Volf, Miroslav 1996 Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation. Nashville: Abingdon Press. ISBN: 0687002826

Do 501 Basic Christian Doctrine, Allan Coppedge

Syllabi

Thomas Oden, The Living God. ________, The Word Of Life. ________, Life In The Spirit. John Oswalt, Call To Be Holy. Mildred Wynkoop, Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology. Allan Coppedge, The God Who is Triune Allan Coppedge, “Relational Life” (in mss. form)

Cl 553 United Methodist Polity And Discipline, Richard Hunter

Syllabi

The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2004. Frank, Thomas Edward. Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2006. Optional Tuell, Jack M. The Organization of the United Methodist Church 2005-2008, Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2005. Recommended Resources/Books

The Doctrine Of Sin In The Thought Of George R. Knight: Its Context And Implications, Jamie Kiley

Master's Theses

George R. Knight attempts to chart a middle course between various historical extremes on the doctrine of sin. His view of the Fall and of the consequent effects on human nature is not as pessimistic as that of theologians in the Augustinian tradition (including Martin Luther and John Calvin), who stress the complete corruption of human nature and the loss of free will. On the other hand, Knight’s view is not as optimistic as the views of such theologians as Pelagius or M. L. Andreasen, who tend not to see the Fall as having affected human nature itself, and believe …

Religious Justification For The Practice Of Ecclesiastical Sanctuary, David H. Michels, David Blaikie

Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press

Stories about Canadian Christian churches engaging in civil disobedience by offering sanctuary to refugee claimants have been much in the news the past several years. Typical is the case of Ms. Sanja Pecelji who fled to St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Halifax to avoid a deportation order back to Serbia-Montenegro. The church minister, Rev. Susan Moxley, stated that Ms. Pecelji and her supporters in the church community were determined that she would reside in the church until the government reviewed her application for refugee status. “The tradition of providing sanctuary to those in need is a long-standing one for the …

An Adventist Identity For Postmodern Youth, Jeroen Tuinstra

180 Symposium Publications

During the teenage period, a youth shapes his or her identity in confirmation with the group he or she belongs to. The identity our church provides at that stage is a particular modern identity shaped by a modern rational world-view. At a later stage, our youth will find themselves in conflict with the identity provided by the church and their own mainly postmodern world-view. In this paper, I will explore the possible changes in our identity that will have to take place in order to accommodate the postmodern world-view. I will also argue that the church has to accommodate this …

Does God Change His Mind?, John C. Peckham

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Principles Of Worship And Liturgy, Fernando Canale

Journal of the Adventist Theological Society

No abstract provided.

Investigating The Presuppositional Realm Of Biblical-Theological Methodology: Part 1: Dooyeweerd On Reason, Oliver Glanz

Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.