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The Person And Work Of The Holy Spirit Implicit In The Proclamation Of John The Baptist, Walter Rosin

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The primary purpose of .this thesis will not; be to determine the correct interpretation of this entire phrase, but to determine what the hearers of John understood when he announced “He shall baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” A secondary purpose of this thesis will be to arrive at a clearer understanding of the concept; of the Holy Spirit.

The Concept Of Predestination According To Martin Luther And John Calvin, Won Yong Ji

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

Only Saint Augustine and Martin Bucer are mentioned, in the paper, in conjunction with Luther and Calvin. · Luther and Calvin are the two men who are to have the spotlight focused upon them. The question is what is their doctrine of predestination? What do they teach and write and think and believe about predestination? Hence the primary purpose of this thesis is to analyze and synthesize Luther's and Calvin's views on predestination, and to compare them with each other. To be correct, we shall have to make a distinction between “Luther's views” and ''Lutheran views," ~ and between “Calvin's …

The Basic Content Of The Christian Gospel, Paul Harms

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

What is the basic content of the Christian Gospel? Why attempt to determine what it is that makes any message Gospel? As a church, we are very insistent that we are a gospel proclaiming people. If that is the case, we need to know what it is that we claim to speak when we speak. The very term "gospel” is used so often that it can readily be used in place of that which it supposedly names--the elements that compose it.

The Meaning Of The Term Βαειλεια Τοτ Οεοτ In The Parables, Marvin Middendorf

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

The term “kingdom of God” plays a prominent part in the Christian vocabulary. Scarcely a sermon is preached without employing this phrase and scarcely a prayer is uttered that does not use this phrase in praise, thanksgiving, petition. That it an essential part of the New Testament is not doubted.

The Meaning Of Philippians 2:6, William Beck

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

My aim was to find out what the text means. Some of the conclusions differ from the doctrinal statements of men whom I respect very highly. I made no special effort to uphold Lutheran doctrine. It was therefore reassuring to see how the text, freed of all encumbrances, strands there in its simple doctrinal glory.

Martin Luther's Hymn Texts, With Special Reference To Their Use In Some Hymnals, Luther Engelbrecht

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

'The purpose of this thesis is to make a general study of the hymn texts of Martin Luther and then, having set the stage, to make ~ a specific study of their use in English-language hymnals today, with a view toward determining the status and possible influence of this small but very important segment of ·the work of the great Reformer. In doing this, I shall attempt to show Luther’s close relationship with and heavy dependence on the past and his great contribution to his own day and.to the future

A Jewish Family Of Thirteenth Century England, David A. Fisher

History ETDs

There is a wealth of material on medieval Anglo-Jewry in the public records (rolls) of twelfth and thirteenth century England. These documents refer primarily to the financial transactions of the English Jews. Usury was forbidden to Christians by both the Church and the laws of the realm. The injunctions against usury, however, did not apply to the Jews.The Jews of this period were considered to be the private property of the king and were forbidden from engaging in all economic pursuits with the exception of money-lending. The crown benefited from the arrangement by applying heavy taxes on the Jews.

The Theory Of Recognition In American International Law, Paige W. Christiansen

Latin American Studies ETDs

The problem of recognition has long troubled American jurists. Jurists have sought to detach the juridical elements of the problem from the political, and to formulate rules which might reduce to a minimum the field of arbitrary decision by individual governments.

A Study Of Non-Harmonic Nomenclature In Harmony Textbooks Published In The United States Since 1920, Beverly Eakins Feld

Music ETDs

The purpose of this investigation is fourfold: 1) to determine the non-harmonic nomenclature in harmony textbooks published in the United States since 1920, 2) to correlate and organize this material so that a valid comparison of terms can be made, 3) to summarize these results, and 4) to offer recommendations.

The Scriptural Doctrine Of Eternal Punishment, M. Max Morgan

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Many questions have been planted in the minds of good Christian people by the myriad of cults which have spread abroad their doctrines At least four of these cults, Spiritism, Adventism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Modernism are faulty on their teaching of eternal punishment. The problem here presented was: What is the Bible teaching on the future punishment of the wicked?

It was the purpose of this study to determine clearly and accurately what the Scriptures teach concerning the future punishment of the wicked.

A Study Of New Testament Prophecy Concerning The Jewish People, Virgil A. Brown

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine what place the Jewish people will have in the closing events of this Gospel Age as taught in the New Testament.

Since the Jewish people have come into new prominence within the last five years, this study was believed to be an imperative one. The Jewish people have become important to the entire world, because they have begun to return to the land which God gave them so many centuries ago. They have not been and are not a group of people who can be easily destroyed. The Jewish people were and …

The New Testament Teaching On The Doctrine Of Entire Sanctification As A Second Crisis Experience, Dean W. Strong

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "Any true study of the doctrine of entire sanctification must begin with the fact that God is a holy being. A study of this nature, except as it is related to the demand of God, has very little meaning. Dr. H.O. Wiley said that in the Father, holiness is original and underived, and in the Spirit, holiness is imparted. Holiness is a relative term when applied to man. An unbiased study of the Scriptures has shown that God has demanded that man be holy, and that man in his natural condition is not holy in God's sight. The problem …

A Study Of The Christian Doctrine Of Assurance, Glen D. Streight

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The problem was to present a clear study of the nature, evidences, and validity of the witness of God's Spirit to regeneration and to entire sanctification. It was the writer's purpose to discover and report the conditions which man must meet before the Holy Spirit will come to witness in any degree at all, and before He will come and abide. It was felt that such a study should include the manner in which the witness of the Holy spirit comes, the time at which it comes, the type of witness it is, its relation to the witness of man's …

A Comparative Study Of Teaching Methods Used In Selected Primary And Secondary Christian Schools And The Public Schools In The Fields Of English And The Social Studies, Paul W. Kirgiss

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

American education has drifted into the gravest crisis in its three-hundred year history. Deteriorating buildings and the shortage of teachers are only part of this crisis. Most important is what is being taught the children of this country and how it is being taught. Very subtly, in fact, probably unnoticed by most of the American people, highly organized left-wing and right-wing extremist groups are pressuring the public schools in an attempt to capture the minds of the students -- the minds of the future citizens of the United States. These pressure groups have already gained a foothold in a number …

The New Testament Teaching On The Doctrine Of Entire Sanctification As A Second Crisis Experience, Dean W. Strong

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Any true study of the doctrine of entire sanctification must being with the fact that God is a holy being. A study of this nature, except as it is related to the demand of God, has very little meaning. Dr. H.O. Wiley said that in the Father, holiness is original and underived, and in the Spirit, holiness is imparted. Holiness is a relative term when applied to man. An unbiased study of the Scriptures has shown that God has demanded that man be holy, and that man in his natural condition is not holy in God's sight. The problem resolved …

A Study Of The Christian Doctrine Of Assurance, Glen D. Streight

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

The problem was to present a clear study of the nature, evidences, and validity of the witness of God's Spirit to regeneration and to entire sanctification. It was the writer's purpose to discover and report the conditions which man must meet before the Holy Spirit will come to witness in any degree at all, and before He will come and abide. It was felt that such a study should include the manner in which the witness of the Holy Spirit comes., the time at which it comes, they type of witness it is, its relation to the witness of man's …

A Study Of New Testament Prophecy Concerning The Jewish People, Virgil A. Brown

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Excerpt: "The purpose of this study was to determine what place the Jewish people will have in the closing events of this Gospel Age as taught in the New Testament."

A History Of Missions In Bolivia Of The Oregon Yearly Meeting Of Friends, Clair E. Lund

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

In Bolivia, South America, there is a mission field among the Aymara Indians. The missionaries on this field have been sent out by the Oregon Yearly Meeting of Friends. As the years have passed some of the missionaries have given not only their time, talents and health, but also their lives in the effort to win the Indians to the Saviour, Jesus Christ.

The Scriptural Doctrine Of Eternal Punishment, M. Max Morgan

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Many questions have been planted in the minds of good Christian people by the myriad of cults which have spread abroad their doctrines. At least four of these cults, Spiritism, Adventism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and Modernism are faulty on their teaching of eternal punishment. The problems here presented was: What is the Bible teaching on the future punishment of the wicked?

The History And Philosophy Of The Joint Department Of Evangelism Of The National Council Of The Churches Of Christ In The United States Of America, Donald G. Varce

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

Most of the major denominations of America are members of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in America. This means that they are represented in all the phases of the Council's work, including the evangelistic endeavors. The supreme purpose of the Church should be to bring a sinful world to believe in Jesus Christ as Saviour. The Joint Department of Evangelism was especially designed to lead the member denominations in this endeavor. It is important to study and note the measure of effectiveness which has characterized this most significant area of the National Council's work.

The Minister's Relationship To The Mentally Ill, Richard H. Tusant Jr.

Western Evangelical Seminary Theses

One of the pertinent duties of the minister has been to counsel with the people who come to his office about the problems of life. There are many people who, some time or another, need this type of counseling. Under the proper ministerial guidance they can meet the problems and come away with a sense of relief. The author made an attempt to show the particular ministry of the clergyman to those mentally and emotionally disturbed.

A History Of The College Of Southern Utah, 1897 To 1947, Gerald R. Sherratt

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

It is the purpose of this thesis to give an account of the significant events in the founding and development of the school, now known as the College of Southern Utah, Branch of Utah State Agricultural College, from the year 1897 to the observance if its fiftieth anniversary in 1947.

The Law Of Nations In Islam: A Study Of The Principles And Practices Of Public International Law In Early Islam Compared With The Attitudes Of Modern Islamic States, Antony M Economides

Archived Theses and Dissertations

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The History Of Baptist Missions In New Mexico, 1849-1866, Ernest S. Stapleton Jr.

History ETDs

A history of the initial Protestant endeavor in New Mexico has never been fully written, perhaps due in part to inadequate materials. Records were either lost or, what is probably closer to the truth, never made. There are sources of information concerning present day Protestant churches in New Mexico, and there are sufficient records available for a detailed study from 1875 to the present. But for the early territorial period from 1849 to the Civil War, records are apparently lacking for any detailed study of the earliest Protestant missions.

The Chief Function Of The Parish Minister For Effective Evangelism In The Modern Chrisitan Church, Clydrow Durbney

Master of Sacred Theology Thesis

Many souls will be won to Jesus Christ and the church will be effectively executing its main function. In order for the church to obey the great commission of the Lord Jesus Christ; the minister may well ask himself the question: What is the chief function of the parish minister for effective evangelism in the modern Christion Church? I shall proceed to answer this fundamental question in the following chapters of the thesis.

Certain Basic Concepts In The Educational Philosophy Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 1830-1930, Wendell O. Rich

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

This study is an attempt to search out and define, where possible, certain basic concepts in the educational philosophy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints during its first century from 1830 to 1930. Commonly known as the Mormon Church, the membership numbered approximately one million two hundred thousand in 1954. While concentrated largely in the Western United States area, it has many congregations across the United States and scattered in countries throughout the world. Showing an active interest in education, the Church has sponsored a program both formal and informal in nature. This program, with its accompanying …

The History Of The L.D.S. Temple In Logan, Utah, Melvin A. Larkin

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly referred to as the Mormon Church, is one of the few religious organizations in the world today that constructs temples, since its founding in the year 1830 these sacred edifices have exerted a definite influence upon its members, and have played an important part in the religious activities of the church and fulfilled a definite role in its gospel teachings. A number of these temples have been constructed under varying circumstances in different parts of the country where the need has arisen. These buildings were more than houses of worship, for …

The Evolution Of Portraiture In The Italian Renaissance, Edward Martin Gnall

Art & Art History ETDs

The method of procedure employed in this study was to gather scattered material relating to the subject from art histories, artist, biographies, personal notes recorded while pursuing standard university courses on the history of art, art periodicals, and art bulletins, and attempt to condense the acquired material into a lucid organization of facts, places, personalities, and works. Photographic reproductions in black and white were made of portrait works by various major artists in the Italian Renaissance and compared sequentially to establish a possible relationship of developing styles. Those which seemed to epitomize the most significant advances were chosen for the …

The Treatment Of Animals In Poetry From Pope To Wordsworth, David Kingsley Johnston

Master's Theses

The general topic of the treatment of Nature in poetry has be­come somewhat shopworn . Miss Reynolds' excellent coverage of that transitional period from Pope to Wordsworth has crossed the lending library desk into the hands of students and interested readers many times. Her effort is one of the first to reveal in a scholarly fashion a love or Nature and the manners of its expression.

Myra Reynolds considers all aspects of Nature. She seems to leave no stone of intonation unturned. In stating the paramount characteristics of the treatment of Nature as handled by the classical poets, she notes …

The Influence Of Juan De La Cueva On The Dramatic Technique Of Miguel De Cervantes, Shirley Edelstein

Spanish and Portuguese ETDs

During the sixteenth century, the Spanish theater began to indicate the tendencies that the drama was to follow in the Golden Age, although there remained numerous vestiges of medieval drama, consisting principally of religious works called autos or misterios and secular works called farsas or juegos de escarnio. Juan del Encina (1468?-1529?), who is often referred to as the "Father of Spanish Drama," continued the medieval tradition in his works (called eglogas because shepherds usually figure in them), which are mainly religious in subject-matter. However, several are festive in nature and contain the first manifestations of the comic genre, …