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An Examination Of The Theology Of Blessing As Found In The Book Of Job, Charles Fox
An Examination Of The Theology Of Blessing As Found In The Book Of Job, Charles Fox
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
The true blessing that we find in Job, as we will see, is a far different matter! In this paper on blessing as revealed to us in the book of Job I will examine the Hebrew words used there for blessing; the conveyor, content, cause, and purpose of blessing; Job's theological shift; and finally the theology of blessing as revealed to us in the book of Job.
Contextualization A Development Of A Theology And Examination Of Its Application, David Meggers
Contextualization A Development Of A Theology And Examination Of Its Application, David Meggers
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
The purpose of this paper is to examine and critique "contextualization", a particular theological method which has seen development in what are often considered areas of World Mission. The aspect of this theological development with which we are most concerned has to do with the role of the Word of God as it relates to the development of theology and theological education. This particular examination consists of three parts; an introduction to the history and development of the term" contextualization", Contextualization and African Theology, and Contextualization and Latin American Liberation Theology. The portion devoted to African Theology will take a …
Ransomed/Redeemed - At What Price A Study Of The Λυτρον Group Of Words, Frederick Schmitt
Ransomed/Redeemed - At What Price A Study Of The Λυτρον Group Of Words, Frederick Schmitt
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
A major problem in word studies is how much of the meanings and implications found in earlier word usage carries over into later usage, or in moving from one language to another. Today when we use the words "ransom" or "redeem" many of the aspects common to their usage 200 years ago will not be inferred or understood by today's average hearer. Nor is it likely that most of the nuances of the corresponding biblical Greek and Hebrew terms for "ransom" and "redeem" would be picked up by today's audience. But was there a significant change in understanding in these …
The Reign Of Christ And The Mission Of The Church, William Eickhoff
The Reign Of Christ And The Mission Of The Church, William Eickhoff
Master of Sacred Theology Seminar Papers
This paper will explore the reign of Christ and the mission of the Church in the Book of Revelation. Specifically, it will be a study of Revelation 11:3-13. In the exegetical study of those verses, the great theme of the Church's mission will then be related to the book as a whole. First, the situation of the churches in mission will be discussed. Then a word study of the word μάρτς will be presented. The specific study of Revelation 11:3-13 will follow and finally the conclusion will draw out implications for the Church in mission today. The Church of John's …