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An Examination Of Osiander's Imago Dei In Its Relation To Justification, Ralph Frederick Fischer
An Examination Of Osiander's Imago Dei In Its Relation To Justification, Ralph Frederick Fischer
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this paper is to solve the problem - Does Osiander teach Justification as a process which makes man righteous., or does he teach Justification as a forensic act?
The Concept Of The Kingdom Of God In Paul's Epistles, E H. Wildgrube Jr
The Concept Of The Kingdom Of God In Paul's Epistles, E H. Wildgrube Jr
Bachelor of Divinity
Unlike the English concept it includes the idea of reign. Many scholars hold that at the basis of the concept or basileia lies the idea of the Old Testament theocracy, in which God ruled over His people. This particular concept of the theocracy of the Old Testament is brought to the surface in I Samuel 8,7: "And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them."
The New Testament Concept Of The Personal Devil, John David Fritz
The New Testament Concept Of The Personal Devil, John David Fritz
Bachelor of Divinity
It is the writer’s intention to show on the basis of the New Testament that our Lord Jesus Christ and the apostles and evangelists of the New Testament conceived the devil to be a very personal enemy of Our Lord Himself and of the communion of saints, His Church.
The Evangelistic Methods Of Dwight L. Moody, Richard F. Wagner
The Evangelistic Methods Of Dwight L. Moody, Richard F. Wagner
Bachelor of Divinity
There is always a human side to every spiritual movement. It shall be the purpose of this thesis to discover the human side of Dwight L. Moody in relation to the methods which he used in his evangelistic activity. The word "evangelistic" in this thesis title means: that which pertains to winning others “to Christian discipleship”. The word “method” means: the devices, plans, procedures which are used in the dissemination of the Gospel; therefore, this thesis will concern itself with devices, plans, and procedures which were used by Dwight L. Moody to win others to Christian discipleship.
Horace Bushnell's Moral Influence Theory Of The Atonement, Arlin A. Holtz
Horace Bushnell's Moral Influence Theory Of The Atonement, Arlin A. Holtz
Bachelor of Divinity
In the present treatise, it will be our purpose to examine Bushnell’s Moral Influence theory, and observe how the liberal and rationalistic tendencies are reflected in it. Special attention will be given to those teachings which contain error and are closely connected with the Moral Influence view, for example, his teaching on the Trinity, the person of Christ, imputed righteousness, faith, etc. It is our purpose, therefore to present a clear analysis of Bushnell’s theory including the reason for its development and the subsequent implications for modern theology.
Principal Sects Of Islam: Their Orgin And Beliefs, John Gall
Principal Sects Of Islam: Their Orgin And Beliefs, John Gall
Bachelor of Divinity
The number of sects, however, far exceeds the number that Mohammed predicted. Some Moslem scholars have prepared lists of the sects of Mohammedanism so that they number exactly seventy-three. But they are hard pressed to scale the actual number down to that sum. Actually, the sects of Islam outnumber the Christian sects. Sheikh Abdul Kader stated that there were one hundred and fifty Mohammedan sects. Most of these believe that of all the sects only they have the correct way of salvation. There is much hatred, bloodshed and bitterness among them.
An Examination Of The Philosophy, Theology, And Healing Of Christian Science, Erwin J. Kolb
An Examination Of The Philosophy, Theology, And Healing Of Christian Science, Erwin J. Kolb
Bachelor of Divinity
This thesis is to present objectively the basic philosophy of Christian Science, to view its stand toward Christian doctrine, and to .examine the possibility of its alleged cures.
Rome's Doctrine Of Justification, A J. Schauer
Rome's Doctrine Of Justification, A J. Schauer
Bachelor of Divinity
This brings us to the queston: Is the Roman Catholic or The Lutheran teaching the true Biblical doctrine of justification as it was once proclaimed by Jesus and His apostles? Or have both church bodies veered from divine truth? To answer these questions objectively is the main purpose of this thesis.
C S Lewis- His Method And Message, Paul W. Harms
C S Lewis- His Method And Message, Paul W. Harms
Bachelor of Divinity
Mr. Lewis’s real Job is being a don in the Honour School of English Language and Literature, a Tutor and Fellow at Magdalen College, Oxford, a position he has held since 1925. Bitterest opponents of his bearing a torch for Christianity say that his work in the field of literary criticism is unsurpassed. His works in this field include, “The Allegory of Love”, “Rehabilitation”, “The Personal Heresy”, and “Preface To 'Paradise Lost’”. In the field of social theory he has written “The Abolition of Man”. In this thesis we shall concern ourselves only with the theological writings of Mr. Lewis.
The Theology Of Dwight L Moody, Howard Kramer
The Theology Of Dwight L Moody, Howard Kramer
Bachelor of Divinity
Dwight L. Moody, with only a district school education, without a church or society behind him to support him, without any of the recognized graces of oratory, spoke to an estimated one hundred million, and converted an estimated one million souls. He established more permanent centers of religious activity than any preacher of his day. Hence, it is certainly fitting that we examine critically the theology of so influential a man. We intend to determine how closely, and in what fields, he adheres to Scripture teaching, and, on the basis of our observations, place him in the Fundamentalist fold. As …
The Spoken Word In Luther's Theology (1528-1532), George Weller
The Spoken Word In Luther's Theology (1528-1532), George Weller
Bachelor of Divinity
The present study is concerned with the nature of these as they find expression in the words of Martin Luther. We are restricting ourselves to only a portion of the first: to the Word, i.e., the Gospel. A study of the Sacraments would lead the study on to many tangents unrelated to our immediate concern. Furthermore, the genius of Lutheranism has often been identified as a Theology of the Word: it is in the sphere of a Word-principle, then, that Lutheranism’s own view should appear in its clearest expression. The Word as a means of Grace and its relation to …
The Sacerdotal Prayer An Exegetico-Doctrinal Study, Wesley J. Kuhn
The Sacerdotal Prayer An Exegetico-Doctrinal Study, Wesley J. Kuhn
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this paper is to make a reasonably thorough exegetical and doctrinal study of the Sacerdotal Prayer.
The Concept Of Suffering In The Philosophy Of Dostoyensky, Francis Carl Rossow
The Concept Of Suffering In The Philosophy Of Dostoyensky, Francis Carl Rossow
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose or this thesis is to describe Dostoyevsky's concept of suffering to point out the factors that gave rise to his concept, to compare his concept of suffering with the Christian viewpoint, and finally to show the value of Dostoyevsky' s concept of suffering to ·the world of today.
The Protestant Christian Church In The U.S.A. Meeting The Challenge Of Our Times Through Parish Evangelism, Ronald A. Mueller
The Protestant Christian Church In The U.S.A. Meeting The Challenge Of Our Times Through Parish Evangelism, Ronald A. Mueller
Bachelor of Divinity
Originally this study had been intended to take the form of a training course for lay evangelism. Upon further consideration and research it became evident that this would be putting both pastor and people into a rigid pattern that would not fit in all cases. The work of the church differs from place to place, and the way in which the church’s mission can be carried out will not always be the same. Therefore, this study will consider material pertinent to the forming of principles upon which the work is to be done and by which workers are to be …
Emil Brunner And His Idea Of Chrisitan Philosophy, Vernon Boriack
Emil Brunner And His Idea Of Chrisitan Philosophy, Vernon Boriack
Bachelor of Divinity
By this method Christian revelation can maintain its station unblushingly and remain vital and valid for any scientific world view that future generations may evolve. Thus today, Emil Brunner - prolific writer, brilliant lecturer, stirring preacher - has taken his stand and is zealously striving to reinterpret, theologically and philosophically what he thinks Christianity must be made to mean for his community and for the whole world at large if the Church would endure.
The Doctrine Of The Humanity Of Christ According To The Epistle To The Hebrews, Carl Hiller
The Doctrine Of The Humanity Of Christ According To The Epistle To The Hebrews, Carl Hiller
Bachelor of Divinity
To illustrate: if there are five passages that all bring out point "A" of the pre-determined outline of the doctrine, it is not necessary to treat all five passages just to show that point "A" is covered in the epistle. If this procedure seems somewhat arbitrary, we state again that the purpose of this thesis is merely to show how completely the doctrine of Christ's humanity has been revealed in the epistle to the Hebrews.
Christian Citizenship, Valentine J. Mack
Christian Citizenship, Valentine J. Mack
Bachelor of Divinity
"The Christian's life in this world is not lived in separate compartments, the spiritual and the temporal. It is one life, the life of a child of God, and in all the various situations and relationships in which the Christian finds himself he is motivated and governed by those principles which have been implanted in him in his regeneration and which are nurtured and developed by the means of grace. It is impossible, therefore, to separate his life as a Christian from his life as a citizen; in his relation to the state, the nation, and the government the Christian …
Nicolas Of Cusa His Life And Thought, Paul M. Riedel
Nicolas Of Cusa His Life And Thought, Paul M. Riedel
Bachelor of Divinity
Most interesting to the present writer were Cusa’s mysticism and his universalist approach to Christian truth and values. A mystic, he, nevertheless, strove to communicate his insight rationally. Though a sincere reformer, he remained a loyal adherent of the Roman church.
Lutheran Sola Fide Vs Roman Catholic Ex Opere Operato Of The Basis Of The Confessions, John G. Deterding
Lutheran Sola Fide Vs Roman Catholic Ex Opere Operato Of The Basis Of The Confessions, John G. Deterding
Bachelor of Divinity
Opposed to the sola fide is the doctrine of ex opere operato, i.e., that the sacraments mechanically confer grace upon all who receive them. Faith is not necessary to receive this grace, but the mere outward ceremony effects it mechanically for all those who do not place an obstacle in the way.
An Examination Of The Worship Of Mary Of Guadalupe, Martin Luther Frenk
An Examination Of The Worship Of Mary Of Guadalupe, Martin Luther Frenk
Bachelor of Divinity
The Trinity of the Bible is fast becoming the Quadrinity in the Catholic Church. Mariolatry, or the worship of Mary, has become a chief characteristic of the Roman Church in our day. The doctrine of Mary’s cooperation in salvation is far more developed and emphasized today than in the days of Martin Luther.
An Examination Of The Premises Of Wesley's Doctrine Of Christian Perfection, Anthony S. Gedwillo
An Examination Of The Premises Of Wesley's Doctrine Of Christian Perfection, Anthony S. Gedwillo
Bachelor of Divinity
For the past two centuries theologians have discussed the pros and cons of Wesley's doctrine of Christian perfection. Many have voiced their opinions in favor of it, maintaining that this high ethical ideal is certainly to be supported because there is the possibility of attainment; others have discredited it most severely by contending that such a Christian goal was not possible in this world, in this life, so long as the flesh of man was united with the soul of man.
Religion And The Adolescent Personality, Robert E. Meier
Religion And The Adolescent Personality, Robert E. Meier
Bachelor of Divinity
In an attempt to gain a clearer picture of adolescent personality, psychologists and psychoanalists, counselors and pastors have concerned themselves very much with this problem. Adolescence is a culmination of many things that have gone before, and its effects will continue in later life. Adolescence is not a life by itself, but a stage in a total life! Therefore, the events and happenings of adolescence cannot be cut off from the total life.
Rome And The First Amendment Of The Federal Constitution, Norbert Walter Meyer
Rome And The First Amendment Of The Federal Constitution, Norbert Walter Meyer
Bachelor of Divinity
This paper, however, merely intends to sound an alarm. Roman Catholicism, regardless of the impression it might give, is a genuine threat to the religious freedom guaranteed in the Federal Constitution. We shall not attempt to judge the validity of the American form of government. That we take for granted. But our purpose is this: to determine the extent of the liberty guaranteed in the law of the land; to point out apparent agreement and obvious discrepancies between liberty and the Vatican; and to cite the practice of Rome as evidence of her intolerance and the Papacy's authoritarian principles.
Martin Chemnitz And His Locus De Sacra Scriptura Against Roman Errors, Arthur Bernard Lossner
Martin Chemnitz And His Locus De Sacra Scriptura Against Roman Errors, Arthur Bernard Lossner
Bachelor of Divinity
This paper bas been written with the intention of giving credit to whom it is due. The value of the work of Chemnitz will be shown in an account of his life and in an analysis of the first locus of his most important work, the Examen Concilii Tridentini.
Sacramentalism In The Roman Catholic Church, Jack H. Ruff
Sacramentalism In The Roman Catholic Church, Jack H. Ruff
Bachelor of Divinity
In view of the current wave of Romanist propaganda, the purpose of this paper is to re-examine the sacramental system of Rome in the light of the Scriptures and history. Objective examination will show that: a) The sacraments have become the shackl.es to bind men to the Church of Rome, b) The sacramentalism or the Romanists leads to doubt or carnal security, c) The papists' system is inadequate as shown by the very practice of the Catholic Church.
A Comparison Of The Christian Doctrine Of Sin With That Of The Three Religions Of China, Leroy Hass
A Comparison Of The Christian Doctrine Of Sin With That Of The Three Religions Of China, Leroy Hass
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose in writing this thesis, however, is not to produce a lengthy dissertation on the Christian concept of sin; this has been done by many excellent Christian theologians. In the next few pages we shall simply reproduce the teachings of Dr. Franz Pieper and Dr. J. T. Mueller on this subject. Hence, very few proof passages or proofs of any kind are offered. It is our desire merely to review the chief points of the Christian concept of sin in order to prepare the reader for a more intelligent consideration of the topic.
A Criticism Of Religious Implications In The Writings Of Aldous Huxley, Richard Luecke
A Criticism Of Religious Implications In The Writings Of Aldous Huxley, Richard Luecke
Bachelor of Divinity
The controlling purpose of this study is to criticise the religious content and implications in Huxley's writings. The nature of the problem is more practical than theological or philosophical, bringing the Christian point of reference to bear on this man’s writings and endeavoring to come up with a Christian attitude toward the man.
The Doctrine Of Salvation According To The Minor Prophets, W W. Bentrup
The Doctrine Of Salvation According To The Minor Prophets, W W. Bentrup
Bachelor of Divinity
A complete and thorough study of the doctrine of salvation presented in the Old Testament is beyond the scope of a Bachelor of Divinity thesis. Several factors made it advisable to restrict the research to the Minor Prophets. Nevertheless, to complete the picture, a brief survey of what the Old Testament has to say on the subject of salvation is naturally in place in order to supply the necessary background for the thesis.
The Mystics Of The Late Middle Ages And Their Influence On The Lutheran Reformation, E Edward Hackmann
The Mystics Of The Late Middle Ages And Their Influence On The Lutheran Reformation, E Edward Hackmann
Bachelor of Divinity
Like all historical movements, the Lutheran Reformation has its antecedents in previous time. It is with one of these preparatory and influencing movements that this paper is to deal, namely, that of Late Medieval Mysticism. In this paper, we shall attempt to present the chief representatives of Late Medieval Mysticism. We have devoted three sections to each representative: first, a brief biographical sketch; secondly, an abbreviated condensation of their mysticism and theological doctrines; and thirdly, a brief evaluation of their sphere of influence and their implications for the Reformation.
The Injunctons Of Scripture For A Well -Balanced Personality, Carl T. Geist
The Injunctons Of Scripture For A Well -Balanced Personality, Carl T. Geist
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this paper is to show the power and aid that the Bible and Christianity can extend to mental and physical problems.