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The Nature Of Beauty And Its Objective Manifestation Serve As Evidence Of The God Described In The Bible, Michael S. Libby Mar 2024

The Nature Of Beauty And Its Objective Manifestation Serve As Evidence Of The God Described In The Bible, Michael S. Libby

Masters Theses

In exploring the concept of objective beauty in nature, a strong argument emerges for the existence of a divine creator as described in the Bible. This thesis, titled “The Nature of Beauty and its Objective Manifestation Serve as Evidence of the God Described in the Bible,” proposes that the intricate design and objective manifestation of beauty in the world are indicative of a higher transcendent being, prompting us to contemplate the profound mysteries of creation and the interconnectedness of aesthetics and spirituality. Through this lens of beauty, we are challenged to engage in a thought-provoking discourse that encompasses apologetics, philosophy, …


The Influence Of The Gospels Of Matthew And Luke On Carl F. H. Henry’S Kingdom Theology, Michael Cunningham Jun 2023

The Influence Of The Gospels Of Matthew And Luke On Carl F. H. Henry’S Kingdom Theology, Michael Cunningham

Eleutheria: John W. Rawlings School of Divinity Academic Journal

Carl F.H. Henry was a leading theologian of American Evangelicalism and prominent voice in the Neo Evangelical movement of the twentieth century. His prominent book The Uneasy Conscience of Modern Fundamentalism (1947) persuaded conservative evangelicals to avoid the separatist inclinations of fundamentalism. He, instead, championed a biblically based brand of cultural engagement rooted in the kingdom theology found in the Gospels. Harnessing the “Already, but not yet” view of the kingdom popularized by Herman Ridderbos and George Ladd, Henry effectively engaged culture during a tumultuous twentieth century. This paper will begin with a survey of the historical legacy of Carl …


The Consistency Of The Kingdom Of God Through Israel's Unconditional Covenants, Myungwoo Kim Dec 2022

The Consistency Of The Kingdom Of God Through Israel's Unconditional Covenants, Myungwoo Kim

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The Bible consistently presents one common theme: the kingdom of God. Biblical theology focuses on God’s faithfulness, wisdom, and purpose in the process of redemption. The Old Testament expresses the firm belief that God will surely fulfill His covenants and reign forever. The Old Testament prophets believed that the Messiah would come for judgment and salvation. They consistently prophesied the birth and reign of the Messiah, which connects the Old and New Testaments. There is a continuity between the Old and New Testaments. The promises made to Israel in the Old Testament will be fulfilled for Israel, not the church. …


A Defense Of The Resurrection Miracle And Critique Of The Hallucination Theory, Joshua James Smothers Jan 2022

A Defense Of The Resurrection Miracle And Critique Of The Hallucination Theory, Joshua James Smothers

Masters Theses

Many Christian scholars simply laugh at the notion of the Hallucination theory. However, while it is laughable that the hallucination theory claims the disciples of Jesus all shared a hallucination in which they saw their beloved friend risen from the grave, there is more to the hallucination theory than meets the eye. This thesis defends the resurrection using history while critiquing the hallucination theory. Jesus did rise from the grave in the same physical body that was crucified at Calvary, and the disciple's claims of seeing a risen Jesus are true and can be proven with fact and evidence.


Soteriology: Using The Classroom To Develop A Theology Of The Gospel, Charles R. Goodman Jun 2021

Soteriology: Using The Classroom To Develop A Theology Of The Gospel, Charles R. Goodman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this project is to confront and correct the level of gospel misunderstanding found within the project director’s ministry context at Clear Creek Baptist Bible College. Through Anonymously surveying a group of ministry students at CCBBC regarding their understanding of the gospel, their level of gospel misunderstanding was assessed. The project director constructed lectures to articulate a theology of the gospel curriculum that he presented to this same group of ministry students. Then, he anonymously surveyed this same group of ministry students again to determine the amount of growth the students acquired as a result of engaging with …


A Study Of Apostasy Through Scripture: A Biblical Theological Approach, Marissa Fast Oct 2018

A Study Of Apostasy Through Scripture: A Biblical Theological Approach, Marissa Fast

Senior Honors Theses

Apostasy is a subject that has been an intriguing question for many biblical scholars. This thesis examines apostasy from a biblical theological approach, meaning the Bible, and not Systematic Theology, has priority. First, the subject of apostasy within the covenantal context of the Old Testament is examined. Examples are given and discussed while the themes that can be gathered from this discussion are also be touched upon. Then texts addressing this issue within the New Testaments are examined and expanded upon. Finally, a conclusion of what the Bible has to say on the subject of apostasy is made.


The Doctrine Of The Father, Harold Willmington Mar 2018

The Doctrine Of The Father, Harold Willmington

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Article 2: Exodus At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 2: Exodus At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 4: Numbers At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 4: Numbers At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 15: Ezra At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 15: Ezra At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 12: Second Kings At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 12: Second Kings At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 3: Leviticus At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 3: Leviticus At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 27: Daniel At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 27: Daniel At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 25: Lamentations At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 25: Lamentations At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 23: Isaiah At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 23: Isaiah At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 24: Jeremiah At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 24: Jeremiah At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 21: Ecclesiastes At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 21: Ecclesiastes At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 33: Micah At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 33: Micah At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 34: Nahum At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 34: Nahum At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 37: Haggai At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 37: Haggai At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 41: Mark At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 41: Mark At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 40: Matthew At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 40: Matthew At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 49: Ephesians At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 49: Ephesians At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 50: Philippians At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 50: Philippians At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 53: Second Thessalonians At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 53: Second Thessalonians At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 56: Titus At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 56: Titus At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 55: Second Timothy At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 55: Second Timothy At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 60: First Peter At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 60: First Peter At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 65: Jude At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 65: Jude At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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Article 66: Revelation At A Glance, Harold Willmington Nov 2017

Article 66: Revelation At A Glance, Harold Willmington

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