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The Practical Application Of Biblical Theology To Christian Apologetics, Matthew T. Johnson Jan 2024

The Practical Application Of Biblical Theology To Christian Apologetics, Matthew T. Johnson

Eleutheria: John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Academic Journal

Many Christians are skeptical regarding the practical relevance of theology for the common believer. Exploring how the subdiscipline of biblical theology can be applied can effectively dispel this misconception. In particular, the apologetic applications of biblical theology’s primary deliverances underscore the relevance theology has to the average Christian. Given the growing need for effective Christian apologetics, it would be wise for the Church to further explore biblical theology and to incorporate it into the defense of Christianity. Existing scholarship has largely overlooked biblical theology’s apologetic potential. Thus, there is a need to explore this relationship for the benefit of the …


Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: A Classical Critique, Michael W. Cunningham Jun 2023

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: A Classical Critique, Michael W. Cunningham

Eleutheria: John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Academic Journal

In 2005, American sociologist Christian Smith coined the term “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism” in his book, Soul Searching, The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers. At the time, this phenomenon was heralded as a new “religion” for emerging generations, yet it ascribes to no formal text, deity, or doctrine. It serves as a self-focused compilation of secular philosophy, politics, culture, and spirituality flavored with fragments from popular religions. While there is no formal MTD doctrine, there are five affirmations: (1) A God exists who created and ordered the world and watches over human life on Earth, (2) God wants …


The Role Of Story In The Creation And Life Of Man, Leah Ginion Apr 2023

The Role Of Story In The Creation And Life Of Man, Leah Ginion

Senior Honors Theses

Story was created by God as a vehicle for the revelation and glorification of Himself. Man, made in the image of God, was created as an innate storyteller. The world was created through story, and story is how it progresses and is sustained. As such, story is the foundation of all culture and the most natural and effective method of human communication. Research points to all of man’s stories being derivatives of the Great Story: the metanarrative of Scripture. Exploring man’s relationship with story reveals his place within the metanarrative and ultimately provides evidence for the existence and active presence …


Election And Israel: Following Paul’S Thought Through Romans 9-11, Colton Lee Apr 2021

Election And Israel: Following Paul’S Thought Through Romans 9-11, Colton Lee

Senior Honors Theses

Paul’s dealings with Israel in Romans 9-11 have long been viewed as some of the most theologically controversial teachings in the New Testament. Throughout these three critical chapters located in the middle of his greatest theological treatise, Paul teaches both on the doctrine of individual election and on the future of ethnic Israel. In this paper, the text will be approached using the discipline of biblical theology with the hope of interpreting the text using a literal hermeneutic with the whole of Scripture in mind. The doctrine of unconditional individual election will be affirmed by this research, and both a …


Capitalism And Biblical Ethics, Sarah D. Stewart Jul 2020

Capitalism And Biblical Ethics, Sarah D. Stewart

Liberty University Journal of Statesmanship & Public Policy

There has been a growing trend in some expressions of Christianity to view Capitalism as fundamentally incompatible with the Christian faith. This article looked to a variety of sources to argue that Christianity and Capitalism are not fundamentally incompatible. Rather, Capitalism developed alongside developments in Christian theology during the Middle Ages. This traditional form of Capitalism is defined and argued for in this article. The article attempts to demonstrate that the elements that allow Capitalism to thrive are compatible with Christian ethics. The case is made by first examining the historical development of Capitalism and its relationship to Christianity. From …


Inconceivable: An Analysis Of Assisted Reproductive Technology For The Church, Mary Elizabeth Gresham Apr 2020

Inconceivable: An Analysis Of Assisted Reproductive Technology For The Church, Mary Elizabeth Gresham

Senior Honors Theses

Infertility pushes the boundaries of emotional and physical health, which is why many couples inside and outside the church turn to Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) for a solution. Despite what has seemed like silence from the Church, some individuals have braved the biological confusion and ethical dilemmas to evaluate the technology. Three major ethical viewpoints have emerged that each prioritize something over medical technology, namely community, order, or human dignity. This paper serves to educate pastors and church leaders on the ever-changing biology of ART as well as give voice to Christians that have spoken out on this issue. At …


Old Testament Election: God’S Exclusive Means Of Bringing About Global Redemption, Parker Williams Apr 2020

Old Testament Election: God’S Exclusive Means Of Bringing About Global Redemption, Parker Williams

Senior Honors Theses

This thesis will seek to explore the doctrine of election as it appears in the Old Testament. It will attempt to provide a robust, biblical conception of the doctrine, shedding light on its nature and purpose, viewing the Bible as a singular story of God’s redemptive work. It will consider and assess election as God’s act of divine prerogative—being at times individual but primarily corporate. While inherently partial, effort will be taken to defend the doctrine against common objections this partiality draws. Rather, it will be shown that as the means by which He initiated His gracious plan of salvation, …


The Doctrine Of Prophecy, Harold Willmington May 2018

The Doctrine Of Prophecy, Harold Willmington

The Things to Come File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: Introduction, Harold Willmington May 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: Introduction, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Sin, Harold Willmington May 2018

The Doctrine Of Sin, Harold Willmington

The Forbidden Fruit File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Salvation, Harold Willmington May 2018

The Doctrine Of Salvation, Harold Willmington

The Good, Great, and Glorious File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Angels, Harold Willmington May 2018

The Doctrine Of Angels, Harold Willmington

The Hosts of Heaven File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of The Church, Harold Willmington May 2018

The Doctrine Of The Church, Harold Willmington

The Body and Bride File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Satan, Harold Willmington May 2018

The Doctrine Of Satan, Harold Willmington

The Lucifer File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (N-S), Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (N-S), Harold Willmington

The Third Person File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (A-M), Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (A-M), Harold Willmington

The Third Person File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (X), Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (X), Harold Willmington

The Third Person File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: What Is The Destiny Of Man Following His Death?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: What Is The Destiny Of Man Following His Death?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: What Do The Advocates Of Soul Sleep Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: What Do The Advocates Of Soul Sleep Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: What Do Various Non-Christian Systems Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: What Do Various Non-Christian Systems Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: What Do The World's Philosophical Systems Say About Man's Destiny?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: What Do The World's Philosophical Systems Say About Man's Destiny?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: What Does The Roman Catholic Church Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: What Does The Roman Catholic Church Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (Y-Z), Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (Y-Z), Harold Willmington

The Third Person File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (V-W), Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (V-W), Harold Willmington

The Third Person File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (T-U), Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of The Holy Spirit (T-U), Harold Willmington

The Third Person File

No abstract provided.


El, The Basic Hebrew Name For God, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

El, The Basic Hebrew Name For God, Harold Willmington

The Three-in-One File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: How Can Near-Death Experiences (Ndes) Be Explained?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: How Can Near-Death Experiences (Ndes) Be Explained?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: What Does Evangelical Christianity Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: What Does Evangelical Christianity Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: Is There A Difference Between Purgation And Purgatory?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: Is There A Difference Between Purgation And Purgatory?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.


The Doctrine Of Man: What Does Judaism Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington Apr 2018

The Doctrine Of Man: What Does Judaism Say About Man’S Destiny?, Harold Willmington

The Adam File

No abstract provided.