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Blessing And Sending The Church Into The World For The Sake Of The World, Using Congregational Blessings As A Missional Enterprise, Michael Harbour

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This thesis project equipped the elders to function as a community of men called and authorized by God to bless and send his people into the world for the sake of the world. They were equipped through seven sessions of theological reflection on Scripture and reflection on narratives of those who have offered pastoral blessings. The sessions also included an examination of templates and the opportunity to practice writing and speaking blessings. The elders have been speaking a shepherd’s blessing as the last liturgical act of the Sunday assembly. In this project, missional and textual focus was given to the …

What Is Essential In Lutheran Worship?, Steven D. Paulson

Faculty Publications

Martin Luther’s simple definition of worship remains valid: “nothing else” need ever happen “except that our dear Lord himself may speak to us through his holy Word and we respond to him through prayer and praise.” The essential moments of public worship are reading, preaching (including the presence and proclamation of Christ in the sacraments), and prayer.

When Scholarship Goes South: Biblical Scholarship And Global Trends, Evertt W. Huffard

Restoration Quarterly

Huffard, Evertt W. (2006) "When Scholarship Goes South: Biblical Scholarship and Global Trends," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 48 : No. 2.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 41 No 1 - April 2006), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Third Bible and Ministry Conference: "Preaching Apocalyptic Texts" / Plenary and Seminar Presentations: Preaching Apocalyptic? You've Got to Be Kidding! by Gordon D. Fee - 7 / Preaching Old Testament Apocalyptic to a New Testament Church by Daniel I. Block - 17 / The Purpose of Symbolism in the Book of Revelation by Gregory K. Beale - 53 / The Slaying of Satan's Superman and the Sure Salvation of the Saints: Paul's Apocalyptic Word of Comfort (2 Thessalonians 2:1-17) by Jeffrey A. D. Weima - 67 / Charting the Future or a Perspective on the Present? The Paraenetic Purpose …

"My Soul Is On The Wing For Glory": Adventist Spirituality, 1850-1863, Beverly Beem, Ginger Hanks Harwood

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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Get Up : The Art Of Elevation (Audio), Randy Jessen

ATS Chapel Services

No abstract provided.

2006 - 88th Annual Lectureship, "Messages From The Gospel Of John", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

No abstract provided.

2006 - 89th Annual Lectureship, "Messages From The Gospel Of John 9-21", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christian University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

This is the brochure for the 2006 89thh Annual Bible Lectureship held at Abilene Christian University.

My Story : Omar Alrikabi, Omar Alrikabi

ATS Chapel Services

No abstract provided.

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 40 No 2 - November 2005), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: The Placement of Predestination in Reformed Theology: Issue or Non-Issue? by Richard A. Muller - 184 / The Messiness of Marriage and the Knottiness of Divorce: A Call for a Higher Theology and a Tougher Ethic by Ronald J. Nydam - 211 / The Place of Christian Worship: Gathered Around the Throne of the Almighty by Arie C. Leder - 227 / The Two Kingdoms: A Reassessment of the Transformationist Calvin by David VanDrunen - 248 / Abraham Kuyper and Michael Walzer: The Justice of the Spheres by Kent A. Van Til - 267 / Calvin Bibliography 2005 …

The Effect Of Video Venue Preaching On Christian Life Transformation, Richard Blackburn Gifford

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2005, Duane Kelderman, John D. Witvliet, Arie C. Leder, Emily R. Brink

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflection on Worship Space Matters
3 - Embracing Tensions: The Story of How the Seminary Chapel Renovation Project Became an Occasion for Christian Formation by Duane Kelderman
5 - How Space Matters by John D. Witvliet
7 - Questions on Worship Space Edited by John D. Witvliet
8 - Well-Designed Walls Make for Good Christian Worship by Arie C. Leder
10 - Worship Around the World by Emily R. Brink

Departments
12 - Continuing Education
13 - Making Connections
14 - News

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 40 No 1 - April 2005), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: Embracing Ritual: Sacraments as Rites by Peter J. Leithart - 6 / “Supporters of the Devil”: Calvin’s Image of the Libertines by Mirjam van Veen - 21 / Calvin on Epicurus and the Epicureans: Background to a Remark in Article 13 of the Belgic Confession by Nicolaas H. Gootjes - 33 / If Knowledge Then God: The Epistemological Theistic Arguments of Alvin Plantinga and Cornelius Van Til by James Anderson - 49 / Short Studies and Sermons: Isaiah 24–27: Songs in the Night by John N. Oswalt - 76 / Isaiah 52:13–53:12: Servant of All by John …

Comparing Seneca's Ethics In Epistulae Morales To Those Of Paul In Romans, Peggy Vining

Restoration Quarterly

Vining, Peggy (2005) "Comparing Seneca's Ethics in Epistulae Morales to Those of Paul in Romans," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 2.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

For God So Loved The Cosmos: The Good News, Ecology And Christian Ethics, Duane Barron

Restoration Quarterly

Barron, Duane (2005) "For God So Loved the Cosmos: The Good News, Ecology and Christian Ethics," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 2.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

The Challenges Of Poverty To The North American Church, Michael Landon

Restoration Quarterly

Landon, Michael (2005) "The Challenges of Poverty to the North American Church,"Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 2.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

Building An Altar Prayer Ministry Team, Bob Moon

ATS Digital Resources

No abstract provided.

The Social Presuppositions Of Early Liberation Theology, Michael Landon

Restoration Quarterly

Landon, Michael (2005) "The Social Presuppositions of Early Liberation Theology,"Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 1.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

Visions Of Weakness: Apocalyptic Genre And The Identification Of Paul's Opponents In 2 Corinthians 12:1-6, Jeremy Barrier

Restoration Quarterly

Barrier, Jeremy (2005) "Visions of Weakness: Apocalyptic Genre and the Identification of Paul's Opponents in 2 Corinthians 12:1-6," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 1.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

Book Reviews And Notes, Restoration Quarterly

Restoration Quarterly

Restoration Quarterly (2005) "Book Reviews and Notes," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 1.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

The Extent Of Christian Theological Diversity: Pauline Evidence, Jeffrey Peterson

Restoration Quarterly

Peterson, Jeffrey (2005) "The Extent of Christian Theological Diversity: Pauline Evidence," Restoration Quarterly: Vol. 47 : No. 1.

This repository hosts selected Restoration Quarterly articles in downloadable PDF format. For the benefit of users who would like to browse the contents of RQ, we have included all issue covers even when full-text articles from that issue are unavailable. All Restoration Quarterly articles are available in full text in the ATLA Religion Database, available through most university and theological libraries or through your local library’s inter-library loan service.

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: January 2005, Ronald J. Nydam, David Holwerda, John Bolt, John Rottman

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflections on Dealing with Divorce
3 - “The Messiness of Marriage: A Redemptive Theology” by Ron Nydam
5 - “The CRC Position on Divorce” by David Holwerda
7 - “Keeping Promises Today” by John Bolt
9 - A Sermon on Mark 10:1-12 by John Rottman
11 - “The Role of Elders in Marriage and Divorce” by Ron Nydam
12 - Council Room Q&A by Henry DeMoor

Departments
13 - News
14 - Connections Initiative

"Your Daughters Shall Prophesy": James White, Uriah Smith, And The "Triumphant Vindication Of The Right Of Sisters" To Preach, Beverly Beem, Ginger Hanks Harwood

Andrews University Seminary Studies (AUSS)

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Living Waters: An Invitation To Contemplative Spirituality For The Quail Springs Church Of Christ, Wyatt E. Fenno

Doctor of Ministry Theses and Dissertations

This project addressed an acknowledged need for ministry action to promote and facilitate communal spiritual formation in the present and future life of the Quail Springs Church of Christ. The focus of the project was to present a model of contemplative spirituality determined to be accessible to the ministry context at Quail Springs. In addressing the problem of community fragmentation at Quail Springs, this model was offered as a means of grace to deepen faith and strengthen relationships in church life at Quail Springs. A pilot group of six women and six men served as the working group for this …

2005 - 87th Annual Bible Lectureship, "Since You Have Been Risen With Christ", Abilene Christian University, Abilene Christianity University

Lectureship and Summit Programs

No abstract provided.

Remembering September 11, Bob Bushong

ATS Chapel Services

No abstract provided.

An Address Delivered At The Asbury Theological Seminary Florida Campus Chapel Service (2005, Nov. 29), Willie C. Barnes

ATS Chapel Services

No abstract provided.

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 39 No 2 - November 2004), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

Articles: God So Loved the World: Theological Reflections on Religious Plurality in the History of Christianity by Richard Plantinga - 275 / The Weight of Community: Alasdair Macintyre, Abraham Kuyper, and the Problem of Public Theology in a Liberal Society by John Perry - 303 / "A Debt of Fealty to the Past": The Reformed Liturgical Theology of John H. A. Bomberger by Michael A. Farley - 332 / Calvin Bibliography 2004 by Paul Fields - 357 / Scholia Et Homiletica: Notes and Comments for the Minister: A Mid-Inauguration? A Meditation on Isaiah 6 by Christopher J. Seitz …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: October 2004, Jeffrey A. D. Weima, Michael J. Williams, Bob Rudesill, Lugene Schemper

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflections on Handling the Bible with Care
3 - “Correctly Handling the Word of Truth” by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
6 - Inviting the Prophets Back to Church by Michael J. Williams
8 - Faculty Interview: Becoming People of the Book
11 - An Unforgettable Chapel by Bob Rudesill
12 - Reading the Bible with the Experts by Lugene Schemper

Departments
13 - Preaching and Worship
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2004, John D. Witvliet, Ronald J. Nydam, Gary Teja

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Reflections on Ministry in Cultural Context
3 - The Holy Restlessness of Contextual Ministry by John D. Witvliet
6 - Faculty Interview: Preparing Students for Ministry in Cultural Context
9 - Relating “Cross-Culturally” to Generation Y by Ron Nydam
11 - Cross-Cultural Issues in Church Planting by Gary Teja Venture by Lyle Bierma
9 - Grace and Truth by Dean Deppe
10 - Ministry at the Boundaries: An Interview with Chaplain Carl Kammeraad
11 - East, West, North and South Meet at CTS by Richard Sytsma

Departments
13 - Preaching
14 - Continuing Education
15 - News