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Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: October 2018, Julius T. Medenblik, Mary Vanden Berg, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Geoff Vandermolen Oct 2018

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: October 2018, Julius T. Medenblik, Mary Vanden Berg, Amanda W. Benckhuysen, Geoff Vandermolen

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

4 - Why Go to Seminary? Hoop, Hurdle or Vital Necessity? by President Jul Medenblik
6 - Are You on the Journey towards Seminary?
8 - The Stranger at the River Jabbok by Amanda W. Benckhuysen
12 - Courageous Leadership in God's Kingdom by Geoff Vandermolen
16 - Honing Contextual Savvy by Cory B. Wilson
23 - Seminary: A Layman's Perspective by Sidney J. Jansma, Jr.
24 - Encouraging One Another to Grow Up into Christ
26 - Together, We'll Invest in Your Calling
28 - Discerning Your Call by Aaron Einfeld
30 - Calvin Seminary Q&A by Gary Burge

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A Divine Selection: An Exegetical Analysis Of Vocational Calling, Timothy Nguyen Oct 2018

A Divine Selection: An Exegetical Analysis Of Vocational Calling, Timothy Nguyen

Senior Honors Theses

Within Christian circles, the ‘calling’ of the vocational minister is frequently abused and misunderstood and muddled by the lack of Scriptural evidence for the overused term. The focus of this research is to observe first, the current cultural climate surrounding the nature of calling, and second, to compare this understanding to the authoritative Scriptural teaching on the subject in both the Old and New Testaments. This analysis reveals that the “internal” vocational call to minister is absent from the Bible and must be replaced by an alternative the Scripture directly teaches. It is concluded that God gives man the desire …

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Restoring Eden: The Role Of Christianity On Environmental Conservation: A Case Of Karatu District, Arusha, Tanzania, Taylor Allen Oct 2018

Restoring Eden: The Role Of Christianity On Environmental Conservation: A Case Of Karatu District, Arusha, Tanzania, Taylor Allen

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In order for environmental conservation to be effective it must have a method of translating to people’s everyday values. Developing countries which include mostly bio-diversity hotspot areas are important to maintain sustainable development. Due to most of these countries following an organized religion, predominantly Christian, an alternative method of conservation may be successful to motivate citizens to participate in efforts. In order for this to be successful, members of the congregation must agree that there is a religious obligation to care for the environment. For Christianity this obligation is discussed by the creation story in the bible. This paper will …

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Propers 17 (Pentecost 18) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Sep 2018

Propers 17 (Pentecost 18) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Seventeen Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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A Trinitarian Leadership Model: Insights From The Apostle Peter, Brian Ruffner, Russell L. Huizing Sep 2018

A Trinitarian Leadership Model: Insights From The Apostle Peter, Brian Ruffner, Russell L. Huizing

Journal of Applied Christian Leadership

The integration of Biblical principles with leadership theory has proven a monumental undertaking. Can such principles actually guide Christian leaders even though they are sometimes in tension with current concepts of leadership? It might seem like a difficult balance to achieve. However, by delving into Peter’s basic and presuppositional commitments, a clear picture of Biblical leadership emerged. Using 1 Peter 5 as the investigative platform, thorough analysis revealed a Trinitarian belief structure underpinning Peter’s concept of leadership. Significantly, the transition from simple fisherman to apostle demonstrated a radical transformation in both thought and application of leadership principles. Ultimately, a precise …

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Jonah: A Preacher God Wanted To Save—A City God Wanted To Reach, Ranko Stefanovic Sep 2018

Jonah: A Preacher God Wanted To Save—A City God Wanted To Reach, Ranko Stefanovic

Faculty Publications

"The book of Jonah records one of the most provocative stories in the Bible. It contrasts God’s and humans’ attitudes toward sinners.1 It is a story of God’s love and compassion that stands in contrast to human indifference, condemnation, and bigotry toward wayward sinners who are in need of salvation. Its primary purpose was to teach Israel that God’s love is for all people, not just for Israel. The book is also for God’s people throughout history who find it hard to accept the truth that no person is out of the reach of God’s love and salvation."

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Propers 16 (Pentecost 14) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Aug 2018

Propers 16 (Pentecost 14) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Sixteen, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 15 (Pentecost 13) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Aug 2018

Propers 15 (Pentecost 13) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers Fifteen, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 14 (Pentecost 12) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Aug 2018

Propers 14 (Pentecost 12) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers Fourteen, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 13 (Pentecost 11) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Aug 2018

Propers 13 (Pentecost 11) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers Thirteen, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 12 (Pentecost 10) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jul 2018

Propers 12 (Pentecost 10) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers Twelve, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 11 (Pentecost 9) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jul 2018

Propers 11 (Pentecost 9) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Eleven, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 10 (Pentecost 8) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jul 2018

Propers 10 (Pentecost 8) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Ten, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 9 (Pentecost 7) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jul 2018

Propers 9 (Pentecost 7) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Nine, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 8 (Pentecost 6) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jul 2018

Propers 8 (Pentecost 6) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Eight, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Jewelry In Hinduism: A Mission Challenge, J. L. Samir Jul 2018

Jewelry In Hinduism: A Mission Challenge, J. L. Samir

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

"The issue of adornment and jewelry is a point of contention between Western and Eastern Christians. When Hindus accept Jesus Christ, they are expected to dispose of all adornment and jewelry before becoming members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. To Hindus, this is one of the confirmations that the Seventh-day Adventist Church is an agent of Western culture trying to replace their Eastern values and way of life. The Adventist position on adornment and jewelry is a challenge to many Hindus because of the different cultural ideals and meanings behind adornment within the South Asian context."

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Critical Contextualization: A Case Study Of Lobi Funeral Rites In Burkina Faso, Boubakar Sanou Jul 2018

Critical Contextualization: A Case Study Of Lobi Funeral Rites In Burkina Faso, Boubakar Sanou

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

"It is very difficult to be relevant in our Christian witness if we do not know and address the issues with which the people we are trying to reach are wrestling. For the gospel to meaningfully engage recipients with the purpose of transforming their worldviews, Christian witnesses must always encode the biblical message in such a way that its content remains faithful to biblical principles but also makes sense to its receptors in terms of its relevance. Such new experiences often challenge them in their social location. The rationale for this is that because the gospel is always received from …

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Can I Get An “Amen”? Affirming The Contemporary Ghanaian Usage Of Amen, Agana-Nsiire Agana Jul 2018

Can I Get An “Amen”? Affirming The Contemporary Ghanaian Usage Of Amen, Agana-Nsiire Agana

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

"Altogether then, the claim that amen as used in the instances we have discussed is inappropriate is found to lack firm biblical or etymological foundation. Neither does the suggestion that if it is a vestige of African worship culture then that provides a reasonable ground for thus condemning it. While it is recognized that amen is often babbled from mental laxity, it is suggested that the problem lies not in amen, as a word, but in the person, as a worshipper. Amen is a rich word, capable of communicating a spectrum of positive human intellectual and emotional responses to worship; …

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African Christian Leadership: Realities, Opportunities, And Impact, David K. Penno Jul 2018

African Christian Leadership: Realities, Opportunities, And Impact, David K. Penno

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

"African Christian Leadership is a well-organized, well-written report on some very significant research about leaders and the practice of leadership in the African church. The methodology allowed the researcher to hear from a broad spectrum of African Christians. One criticism of the study could be that a sample of church leaders and members in majority Muslim countries of North Africa were not included in the study, but this might be understandable due to the already vast scope of the project. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in leadership in the Christian context, and especially as practiced …

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Sinolization Of Christianity: Increasing Gospel Relevance Or Distorting The Gospel Message?, L. Asher Jul 2018

Sinolization Of Christianity: Increasing Gospel Relevance Or Distorting The Gospel Message?, L. Asher

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

"This study aims to address the concept of the Sinolization of Christianity in light of cultural studies, biblical principles, and the Great Controversy perspective. It will then set forth some ideas on how it could affect the communication of the gospel in the Chinese context. It will attempt to see if Sinolization makes the gospel more relevant or further distorts the Christian message through the lens of the Chinese culture. The answers to these questions should help Chinese Christians, and especially Adventists, better understand their mission in China."

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Contextualization Of An Indian Christian Marriage: A Case Study, Chanchal Gayen Jul 2018

Contextualization Of An Indian Christian Marriage: A Case Study, Chanchal Gayen

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

"In this case study the Pheras ceremony was reinterpreted, but many of the cultural elements were retained. Biblical meanings were substituted for the cultural meanings that went against the teachings of Scripture. When doing this type of contextualization it is important to constantly pour Christian meanings into the cultural practice. Good biblical teaching is the antidote to syncretism, a danger that is always present while doing contextualization. The local people appreciated the fact that the wedding ceremony incorporated local cultural elements that were important to them. This approach also communicated the idea that Christianity is not a Western religion, but …

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Christian Versus Heathen Ways Of Praying: A Look From The Age Of Postmodernity, Yuri N. Drumi Jul 2018

Christian Versus Heathen Ways Of Praying: A Look From The Age Of Postmodernity, Yuri N. Drumi

Journal of Adventist Mission Studies

"In many respects, postmodernity resembles paganism, but certainly it does not totally overlap with it. People around us are searching, but they do not search for answers and explanations as much as they are searching for people who are living answers. If prayer is a metanarrative, then my life must be a metanarrative too. In this context, I find helpful the analogy drawn by Crossan between Paul’s metaphor of spiritual maturation and that of an individual Christian growing in prayer. Paul says, “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as …

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Propers 7 (Pentecost 5) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jun 2018

Propers 7 (Pentecost 5) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Seven, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 6 (Pentecost 4) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jun 2018

Propers 6 (Pentecost 4) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Six, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 5 (Pentecost 3) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jun 2018

Propers 5 (Pentecost 3) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Five, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Propers 4 (Pentecost 2) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt Jun 2018

Propers 4 (Pentecost 2) Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

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This PDF comments on the Propers Four, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Damascus Road Or Emmaus Road?: Conversion, Nurtutre Or Both?, Edyta Jankiewicz Jun 2018

Damascus Road Or Emmaus Road?: Conversion, Nurtutre Or Both?, Edyta Jankiewicz

Faculty Publications

As outlined previously, the Scriptures appear to portray a tension between, on the one hand, the need for adults to nurture the faith of children and, on the other hand, the need for the new birth of conversion. Thus, while adults are encouraged to create an environment that facilitates optimal spiritual development, the Scriptures do not suggest that optimal spiritual nurture negates the need for conversion. However, while the Scriptures provide counsel on the how of spiritual nurture, they do not address the subject of how those who are nurtured in faith experience conversion. Thus, Adventist understandings of children’s faith …

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Argument Is War : Relevance-Theoretic Comprehension Of The Conceptual Metaphor Of War In The Apocalypse, Clifford T. Winters Jun 2018

Argument Is War : Relevance-Theoretic Comprehension Of The Conceptual Metaphor Of War In The Apocalypse, Clifford T. Winters

ATS Dissertations

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Holy Trinity Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt May 2018

Holy Trinity Series B 2018, Phillip L. Brandt

Sunday's Sermon

This PDF comments on the Propers for the Festival of the Holy Trinity, Series B and offers ideas for proclamation and preaching.

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Nearer My God To Thee: How Biblical Preaching Fosters Intimacy With God, Warren Lee Domenick Jr May 2018

Nearer My God To Thee: How Biblical Preaching Fosters Intimacy With God, Warren Lee Domenick Jr

Doctor of Ministry Theses

We desire it. We long to be in its presence. We look for it in everything we see and hear and smell and touch and taste. We someday hope to have it surrounding us, holding us close. It is intimacy with God. Moreover, in it, we are somehow able to find a connection with God. Intimacy with God first belongs to God. God is the measure by which all intimacy is evaluated. Some would say that God is intimacy. God is revealed to us through intimacy which is both accurate and right; one might say, an intimacy that is authentic …

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