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The International Churches Of Christ Statement Of Shared Beliefs

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The International Churches Of Christ: A Historical Overview, John F. Wilson

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Editors' Notes, Stuart Love, D'Esta Love, John F. Wilson

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Table Of Contents

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Naming Sin: Reframing Racism And Atonement, Robert L. Foster

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Healing For Poor, Unappreciated Members Of Society, Lawrence Frizzell

Department of Religion Publications

Cycle B liturgical readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 11, 2011: Is 61:1-2, 10-11; Lk 1:1:46-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28.This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.

"The Crescent" Student Newspaper, December 7, 2011, George Fox University Archives

"The Crescent" Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of George Fox University.

The Murray Ledger And Times, December 7, 2011, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

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The Influence Of Israelite Temple Rites And Early Christian Esoteric Rites On The Development Of Christian Baptism, Ryan T. Wilkins

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis seeks to answer the question of the origin of some of the most fundamental additions made to early Christian baptism. Christian baptism began in a relatively simple liturgical form, but became, by the fourth century, a much more dramatic set of initiation rituals. Among the added elements to baptism were washing ceremonies in the nude, physical anointing with oil, being marked or signed with the cross on the forehead, and receiving white garments. Scholars have proposed different theories as to the origins of these baptismal rituals. Some claim the elements existed in the New Testament practice of the …

God's Call For A Change Of Heart, Lawrence Frizzell

Department of Religion Publications

Cycle B liturgical readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 4, 2011: Is 40:1-11; Ps 85:9-14; 2 Pt 3:8-14; Mk 1:1-8. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.

Severe Grace: An Examination Of The Benevolence Of The God Character In The Ten Plagues In Exodus 7:1-12:32 And In The Book Of Jonah, Paul Faust

Masters Theses

In Exodus 34:6-7, God claims to be "a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty." This claim to coexistent mercy and wrath figures as a central claim regarding the benevolence of the God character in both the Ten Plagues Narrative in Exodus 7:1-12:32 and in the Book of Jonah. This thesis examines the God character's claim to benevolence in those two passages and claims that, based upon the literary data of those primary …

The Public Promise Of Scriptural Reasoning: An Evaluation Of Nicholas Adams' Habermas And Theology, Tommy Givens

Journal of Scriptural Reasoning

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Divorce And Remarriage: Applying Biblical Standards To A Modern Culture, John E. Grab Jr.

Senior Honors Theses

Divorce rates in America have reached historic levels. The American home has been exposed to disruption and fragmentation that has radically changed the culture of the American family. Furthermore, the uniqueness of the American situation resides in the near-apathetic approach that the American public has taken to the issue. Divorce rates are historically high and the American home is drastically changing, yet the American culture neglects the issue both in the local community of the church and the home and in the public arena of politics and government. By examining the biblical foundation of marriage, one can transition from principle …

Now You See It, Now You Don't: Biblical Perspectives On The Relationship Between Magic And Religion, Shawna Dolansky, David A. Allred

BYU Studies

Defining terms is a foundational task in academic studies, and a clear example of its importance is in the ongoing debates on the relationship between magic and religion. Because of the various ways in which magic has been defined over time and because of the negative connotations that can accompany some definitions, explorations of magic and religion are rife with misunderstanding and ethnocentrism, most famously dating back to the milieu of cultural evolution that characterized nineteenth-century anthropology, especially in the works of Edward B. Taylor and James G. Frazer. However, questions about the relationship between magic and religion go back …

A Study Of John Piper’S Sermon Preparation: A Model For Pastors Who Emphasize The Supremacy Of God In Expository Preaching, Sunghyun J. Pae

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This dissertation aims to answer the question, How can the preacher complete the process of his expository sermon preparation to manifest God's glory and exalt His supremacy in preaching by studying Piper's life and methods? Based on an analysis of Piper's writings and selected sermons, this project investigates Piper's background and influences on his God-centered life and theological system. It then discuses Piper's principles and skills of biblical exegesis, and it looks into the major influence on Piper's biblical exegesis. It also describes Piper's philosophy of preaching: Piper's motivation and purpose of preaching, and it investigate great preachers who impacted …

The Lord Is Wonderful: Looking Around The Corner For Adventist Theology, Gerald A. Klingbeil

Faculty Publications

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Book Review, Thomas H. Olbricht

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Book Review, Kindalee Pfremmer De Long

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Book Review, Kathy Pulley

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In The Beginning, Lee Magness

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Do This In My Memory: A Communion Service, D'Esta Love

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Hear The Word Of The Lord, D'Esta Love

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Things That Matter: Courage, John F. Wilson

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True Confessions, Daniel A. Rodriguez

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"Lord Teach Us To Pray", Stuart Love

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Hearing God's Call In A Noisy World, Ron Highfield

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Trees Walking Around: Mark 8.22-26, Randall D. Chesnutt

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Editors' Notes, Stuart Love, D'Esta Love

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Table Of Contents

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Provision & Wealth Overview, Theology Of Work Project, Wayne Kirkland

Theology of Work Project

1. God's Original Intentions: Blessing, Provision, Abundance
2. The Effects of a Fallen World
   • Many People Are Unable To Obtain Even Basic Provision
   • Many People Find Provision and Even Become Wealthy—But Cause Great Harm
     • Wealth Gained Through Unjust Means is Harmful
     • Legitimate Wealth Can Still be Harmful
3. Redeeming the Economic Sphere
   • We Are To Develop And Model Right Attitudes To Provision And Wealth
     • From an Attitude of Ownership to Trusteeship
     • From an Attitude of Ingratitude to Gratitude
     • From an Attitude of Discontentment to Contentment
   • We Are To Change Our Personal Lifestyles
     • From a Lifestyle of Self-Sufficient Individualism to Community
     • From a Lifestyle …