Papers on Various Topics
Outlines on Various Topics
1. Why
Did God at Times Command Destruction of Men, Women, &
Children in O.T.? (May 2023)
2. Outline for Biblical Theology of Risk (Oct.
2022)
Papers from Master’s Degree in Theology - Fuller
Seminary (2000-2003)
(Please be aware that only
the documents that have hyperlinks – underlined – are available to be
read at this point. If you see other papers/topics listed here that you
would like to read, please email me and ask me to publish it. I will be
making most of these available over time.)
Church
History
Term Papers
Essay Questions
(Please note the unpolished nature of these essays; they were closed
book essays written under a time constraint.)
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How did the change in the legal status of the Church in the early
fourth century (i.e. Constantine 's
conversion and its impact) affect the development of the Church
life, practice, worship and thought in the post-Nicene era? Be
inclusive.
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Discuss the growth and impact of asceticism/monasticism upon the
development of theology and church life in the Early Church era. Do
not neglect its impact up on the theology of women.
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What role did mysticism play in the history of the Church?
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In what ways did the Catholic Reformation work to revitalize the
church in the sixteenth century?
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Discuss and evaluate the paradigm shift of the late
19th century involving how knowledge is to be gathered, organized,
and evaluated. How did the evolutionary model, comparative religion
studies, Freudian theory, and biblical criticism influence this
revolution?
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What is covenant theology? Contrast the “Covenant of Works” and
“Covenant of Grace.” In what ways did covenant theology have a
significant impact upon American colonial Church and society (give
several examples)?
Systematic
Theology
Theological Position
Papers
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Justification:
Emphasizing the Distinction between Protestant and Roman Catholic
Thought
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Sanctification
(Objective & Subjective-God's Operation & Our Cooperation-Good
Works)
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Unity
of the Person of Jesus Christ as God-man
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Baptism
and the Lord’s Supper
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Death
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Judgment
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The Millennium and the Second Coming of Christ
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Simple
Outline of Six False Views of the Person of Christ
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Study
Questions Regarding the Doctrine of Atonement
Term Papers
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* Homosexuality
in the Church - from a Theological Perspective
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Old
Testament
O.T
. Essay Questions
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Wilderness Wandering
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Covenant, Deliverance, and Creation Seen in the Pentateuch
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Creation and Re-Creation in Gen 1-11
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Different Theologies in the Pentateuch –Lay, Folk, Ministry, Academic
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Hebraic Holiness-Contemporary Discussions
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Compare and contrast the messages of Jeremiah and Hosea
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Two stories in 1-2 Kings: Elijah and Elisha
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Compare and contrast what prophetic figures do
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How does Jeremiah respond to the neo-Babylonian crisis
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How does Micah respond to the neo-Assyrian crisis
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The Psalms Contribution to Spirituality
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Compare the Theology of Jobs Four Counselors with the Whirlwind
Speeches
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Compare and Contrast Jesus as Sage with Hidden Wisdom
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Compare-Contrast Brueggeman versus
Peterson
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Describe and Critique “Character in Crisis”
O.T.
Term Papers
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The Abrahamic Covenant Compared to Other Ancient Near East Covenant Forms
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Examining Jeremiah 29 to
Ascertain Whether the Jewish Exiles Understood the Theological
Significance of Jerusalem’s Destruction
Psalms
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* Exegetical
Paper on Psalm 19
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Theological Reflections on the Book of Psalms
The Gospels
Essay Questions
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The Synoptic Problem
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The Theme of the Parables
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Jesus as the Shepherd in Mark 6
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The Theme of Righteousness in Matthew’s Gospel
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Five Major Themes in Luke’s Gospel
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The Role of John the Baptist
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The Meaning of the ‘Word’ (Logos) in the Prologue of John’s Gospel
Term Paper
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The Evidence from History and the Gospels that Jesus Spoke Greek
New
Testament Writings
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* How the Death and Resurrection of Christ Affects the Behavior of
Believers
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Short Version (3 pages double-spaced)
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Long Version (7 pages double-spaced)
Essay Questions
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The Development of the Christian Canon, Including Marcion’s
Influence
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* The Relationship
between Faith and Works in James and Paul
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The Genre of Revelation: How it Affects Exegesis and Hermeneutics
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The
Recipients and Major Themes of the Pastoral Epistles
Analytical Outlines of
NT Books
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Analytical
Outline of Romans
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Analytical
Outline of 1 Corinthians
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Analytical
Outline of Hebrews
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Analytical
Outline of Revelation
Ephesians
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The Question of the Authorship of Ephesians
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Personal Insight from Ephesians 4
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Soteriology in Ephesians (Contrasted
with Other Pauline Literature)
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Practical
Implications of Ephesians 4:1-11
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Exegetical Paper on Ephesians 3:14-19
Advanced
Greek Class
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Discourse
Analysis of the Book of Titus
New
Testament Exegesis
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Exegetical Paper on Titus 3:1-7
Foundations
for Ministry
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Theological Reflections on the Nature of Ministry
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Theological Reflections on the Nature of Ministry: Loving Yourself
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Theological Reflections on the Nature of Ministry: Loving God
The Bible
and Social Ethics
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How Kant and MacIntyre Would Argue
Regarding Abortion
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Describe and Critique Bonhoeffer's
Contribution to Christian Ethics
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What Kinds of Paradigmatic Stories in the Old Testament Help Us Make
Better Ethical Decisions
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Four of the New Testament’s Most Important Ethical Themes
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How Niebuhr’s Relational Understanding of
Love and Justice Impact Contemporary Ethics
Christian
Apologetics
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The Apologetic Mix in the Ministry of the Apostle Paul
Book
Reviews
Critical Book Reviews
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"Truth is Stranger Than It Used to Be: Biblical
Faith in a Postmodern Age" Written by J. Richard Middleton
& Brian J. Walsh
(You may be interested in my views on
postmodernism contained in the last section of the above review.)
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“Computer Ethics: Cautionary Tales and Ethical Dilemmas in Computing”
by Tom Forester and Perry Morrison
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“Reading Law: The Rhetorical Shaping of the Pentateuch” by James Watts
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“An Introduction to the Old Testament Prophetic Books” by C. Hassell
Bullock
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“Reason for Being: A Meditation on Ecclesiastes” by Jacques Ellul
Book Descriptions
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“Boundaries” by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
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“The New Dare to Discipline” by James Dobson
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“Love Won Out” by John and Anne Paulk
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“Telling Yourself the Truth” by William Backus and Marie Chapian
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“The Safest Place on Earth” by Larry Crabb
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“The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society” by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Annotations:
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audience
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