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The Greek Word "Porneia" In The Matthean Exception Clauses, Philip R. Leineweber
The Greek Word "Porneia" In The Matthean Exception Clauses, Philip R. Leineweber
Senior Honors Theses
Matthew 5:32 and 19:9 present an interesting exegetical discussion concerning the acceptability and permissibility of divorce. These verses provoke interest because of their inclusion of an exception clause seemingly allowing for a permissible divorce. The verses state the unlawfulness of divorce “except in the case of porneia.” Porneia is the word around which this discussion revolves and its meaning differs vastly depending upon the interpreter. The word is interpreted specifically as adultery during the betrothal period and also as sexual promiscuity and immorality on the other. This thesis explains both views and then seeks to offer all relevant evidence by …
Review: Talking About God: Exploring The Meaning Of Religious Life With Kierkegaard, Buber, Tillich And Heschel (By Daniel F. Polish), Michael S. Jones
Review: Talking About God: Exploring The Meaning Of Religious Life With Kierkegaard, Buber, Tillich And Heschel (By Daniel F. Polish), Michael S. Jones
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Revivalism In The Baptist Bible Fellowship, 1959‐60: A Burkean Analysis, Gregory A. Smith
Revivalism In The Baptist Bible Fellowship, 1959‐60: A Burkean Analysis, Gregory A. Smith
Faculty Publications and Presentations
By 1960, the 1,100 churches of the Baptist Bible Fellowship (BBF) claimed a cumulative membership of 1,000,000--an impressive number given that the movement had begun with 120 churches in 1950. The Baptist Bible Tribune provides the most extensive documentation of the BBF's early history. The 1959-60 volume of the Tribune contains numerous references to revivals. Analysis of these references via Kenneth Burke's dramatistic pentad demonstrates the centrality of revivalism to the life of the BBF in its early years. Members of the BBF’s first generation viewed revival meetings as (one of) the foremost means of building a fellowship of churches …
Inter-Generational Youth Ministry And The Solution To Volunteers, Steve R. Vandegriff
Inter-Generational Youth Ministry And The Solution To Volunteers, Steve R. Vandegriff
SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Does Deuteronomy 32:17 Assume Or Deny The Reality Of Other Gods?, Michael Heiser
Does Deuteronomy 32:17 Assume Or Deny The Reality Of Other Gods?, Michael Heiser
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
Deuteronomy 32, the Song of Moses, is well known among biblical scholars for its textual, linguistic, and translation difficulties. l Attention to Deut 32 has tended to focus on vv. 8-9, and 43 in light of fragments of those verses recovered at Qumran and their disagreement with the Masoretic Text (MT).' Though conceptually related to these verses and briefly discussed in commentaries, Deut 32.17 has received no concentrated attention in scholarly journals. Given the divergent ways the verse has been handled by Bible translators, Deut 32.17 deserves consideration.
Strategies Of Pastoral Leadership For Resolving Conflicts In Two Korean American Churches Around Los Angeles, Kiyoung Chang
Strategies Of Pastoral Leadership For Resolving Conflicts In Two Korean American Churches Around Los Angeles, Kiyoung Chang
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this project is to understand Paul’s leadership principles for resolving conflict in churches and to apply them to Korean American churches. The project will examine Paul’s leadership principles for solving church conflicts found in 1 and 2 Corinthians, and Ephesians and deal with the application of existing conflict theories.
The Meaning Of The Logos In John 1:1-18, Seokil Yoon
The Meaning Of The Logos In John 1:1-18, Seokil Yoon
Masters Theses
The term λ ό γ ο ς in the New Testament is a very important word in the Bible, because it indicates the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who was predicted in the Old Testament (OT). Nevertheless, many people still do not know the meaning of the term λ ό γ ο ς . One cannot successfully study ancient philosophy or literature without understanding the term λ ό γ ο ς . The term has been used with various meanings by ancient philosophers since 500BC.1 Thus, this study will start with an examination of the meaning the term λ ό γ ο …
Examining The Primary Influence On Karl Barth's Epistle To The Romans, Sean Turchin
Examining The Primary Influence On Karl Barth's Epistle To The Romans, Sean Turchin
Masters Theses
Given the obscurity which envelops the question of intellectual influences on Karl Barth's Epistle to the Romans, it is the purpose of this work to examine the thesis provided by Bruce McCormack and to consider the themes and concepts of Romans II in order to account to what extent Barth employed Kierkegaard's own thought within this primary work.
Living Through The Tension: Religion And Public Policy In The Thought Of Gilbert Meilaender, Mark W. Foreman
Living Through The Tension: Religion And Public Policy In The Thought Of Gilbert Meilaender, Mark W. Foreman
Faculty Dissertations
The purpose of this dissertation is to examine and evaluate the position of Gilbert Meilaender on the appropriateness of appealing to religious reasons as support for one's position on issues of public policy. The dissertation establishes that, while Meilaender often discusses public policy issues directly or indirectly from a distinctively Christian perspective, he argues that such discussions are unavoidable, appropriate and consistent with toleration for other views in a pluralistic democracy. While this may create a certain amount of tension within pluralistic democracy, it poses no serious threat to social stability and can be both civically virtuous and respectful of …
A Strategy On Small Group Leadership Development For Transitioning Of Gaeumjung Church Into A Cell-Based Church, In Ho Jei
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this project is to invent a strategy of small group leadership development to transition Gaeumjung Church to a cell-based church. This project was performed on the basis of field analysis, case study, and literature research. The case study was performed on nine churches with outstanding small group ministry. The author had been an associate pastor of Gaeumjung Church for one and half years and will be the senior pastor of the church in a few years. Therefore, this thesis is a result of his experience and expectation on the small group ministry of the church.
Teacher Training Manual For The Christian Education Program Of Bethesda Church, Rick Allen Wolgamott
Teacher Training Manual For The Christian Education Program Of Bethesda Church, Rick Allen Wolgamott
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Current teacher training in local churches often consists of asking a teacher to read pre-developed curriculum and follow the publishers’ instructions. Teachers are not being taught to critically evaluate the materials, and as a result they simply follow the directions provided. The purpose of this project is to train teachers in the local church in basic theology, hermeneutics, and preparing a Bible lesson. As a result, teachers will be trained to study Scripture and evaluate lessons based on Scriptural truth, and to prepare their own lesson plans. Recruiting and retaining teachers will become more effective as a result of providing …
The Worldviews Of Hinduism And The Christian Believer, Will Hedrick
The Worldviews Of Hinduism And The Christian Believer, Will Hedrick
Senior Honors Theses
In this thesis, the Vedanta branch of Hinduism will be studied in order to gain an understanding of this diverse religion. The Vedanta concept of God, the self, the problem of life, the cause of this problem, the solution, and means to reach this solution will be examined in detail. After explaining these concepts, they will be compared with Christianity in order to see what common ground exists. Along with this, apologetic thoughts will be presented so that the Christian can better evangelize the Hindu. Finally, the concepts will be reexamined with the goal of finding truths that may help …
Review: The Theology Of The Book Of Jeremiah, Gary E. Yates
Review: The Theology Of The Book Of Jeremiah, Gary E. Yates
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Debate At Cambridge University With Gary Habermas (Video File), Gary R. Habermas
Debate At Cambridge University With Gary Habermas (Video File), Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Reports Relating To The Fifty-Ninth Annual Meeting Of The Society, James A. Borland
Reports Relating To The Fifty-Ninth Annual Meeting Of The Society, James A. Borland
SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Memorials 2008, James A. Borland
Memorials 2008, James A. Borland
SOR Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Discussion: Antony Flew, N.T. Wright, And Gary Habermas (Video File), Gary R. Habermas, N. T. Wright, Antony Flew
Discussion: Antony Flew, N.T. Wright, And Gary Habermas (Video File), Gary R. Habermas, N. T. Wright, Antony Flew
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
The Current State Of Evangelical Apologetics: Advances, Future Prospects, And Concerns, Gary Habermas
The Current State Of Evangelical Apologetics: Advances, Future Prospects, And Concerns, Gary Habermas
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The Resurrection Of Jesus And The Talpiot Tomb, Gary R. Habermas
The Resurrection Of Jesus And The Talpiot Tomb, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
The authors in this volume argue that severe problems beset the Talpiot tomb hypothesis. Rarely is this more apparent than when this proposal purports to address the known data regarding the early church's claims that Jesus' burial tomb was empty and that He later appeared to His disciples in a resurrected body. In this chapter, we will compare the Talpiot hypothesis to the accredited information that contemporary research has confirmed on these topics.
Monotheism, Polytheism, Monolatry, Or Henotheism? Toward An Assessment Of Divine Plurality In The Hebrew Bible, Michael Heiser
Monotheism, Polytheism, Monolatry, Or Henotheism? Toward An Assessment Of Divine Plurality In The Hebrew Bible, Michael Heiser
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
Israel’s view of God and his relationship to other divine beings in the Hebrew Bible has long been the subject of scholarly debate. The dominant critical consensus since the late nineteenth century holds that Israel’s faith evolved from polytheism or henotheism to monotheism. Passages in the Hebrew Bible that assume the existence of other gods are compared to other passages that put forth the declaration that “there are no other gods besides” the God of Israel as proof of this view. Other scholars who reject this evolutionary paradigm tend to assume passages evincing divine plurality actually speak of human beings, …
Victory In Jesus ... Being A Child Of God, James B. Joseph
Victory In Jesus ... Being A Child Of God, James B. Joseph
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.
Dale Allison’S Resurrection Skepticism: A Critique, Gary R. Habermas
Dale Allison’S Resurrection Skepticism: A Critique, Gary R. Habermas
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
Part 6 of Dale Allison's volume, Resurrecting Jesus: The Earliest Christian Tradition and its Interpreters, is a rare, balanced mixture of mature skepticism with a healthy respect for the relevant historical and theological data. Perhaps not since Peter Carnley's The Structure a/Resurrection Belief has there been another work on the resurrection that weaves together these contrasting elements. Yet, not only do these two texts present very different perspectives, but Allison's exhibits a far greater command of the germane historical issues, both skeptical alternative responses as well as what can be concluded from the relevant New Testament texts. Along the way, …
Praying Paul's Letters, Elmer L. Towns
Praying Genesis, Elmer L. Towns
Praying The New Testament, Elmer L. Towns
The Church That Prays Together, Elmer L. Towns, Daniel Henderson
The Church That Prays Together, Elmer L. Towns, Daniel Henderson
Books
No abstract provided.
Theology For Today, Elmer L. Towns
Lucian Blaga On The Existence Of God, Michael S. Jones
Lucian Blaga On The Existence Of God, Michael S. Jones
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
The Problem Of Religious Pluralism, Michael S. Jones
The Problem Of Religious Pluralism, Michael S. Jones
Faculty Publications and Presentations
No abstract provided.
Review: Judges, Michael Heiser
Review: Judges, Michael Heiser
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2015)
No abstract provided.