The Samaritan Woman in John 4
John’s narrative regarding the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman has provided the content for numerous scholarly debates. Several questions still remain with regard to the interpretation of John’s narrative, especially in light of the...New Testament Vision of the Messiah
The New Testament provides a powerful eschatological vision of Christ the Messiah. Without establishing a proper messianic perspective, the interpreter risks getting bogged down in various eschatological systems and missing the thematic threads that illuminate the...Exegesis of Romans 8:1-11: Understanding the New Cosmic Reality in Christ
Introduction of Romans 8:1-11 Since the time of the Apostles, obedience has been a focus of the Christian faith. However, from the Pelagian heresy to secular behaviorism, and from the early antinomian controversies to the relativism of modern liberal theology, the...Cows of Bashan and the Study of Amos 4:1-3
IntroductionPerhaps the greatest indicator of success when writing a research paper is proper planning. An effective and efficient method of planning allows the researcher to increase the chance for success. Accordingly, the following analysis develops a research...Biblical Interpretation
Introduction Invitation to Biblical Interpretation: Exploring the Hermeneutical Triad of History, Literature, and Theology (Invitation to Theological Studies) From the Antiochene and Alexandrian schools of biblical interpretation to the modern historical-critical and...Why Bible Translations are Different
Arguments regarding which version of the Bible is considered the best translation have been occurring for centuries. However, students may not understand that legitimate reasons exist, which explain the differences between Bible translations. By understanding and...The Pastor Theologian
The vision of the pastor theologian is to bridge the divide between the practice of ministry and the theory of academia by encouraging pastors to become adept theologians. Because systematic theology revolves around the concerns of the church, it is not unreasonable...Theological Research
From Topic to ThesisThe treatment of sources is the concept from the book From Topic to Thesis: A Guide to Theological Research by Michael Kibbe that is of most interest to me. The concept has significant implications for my research as I move forward through the PhD...Disciple Making Plan
Disciple Making PlanIntroductionDue to the modern institutional church focus on the Sunday morning service, many churches face a significant challenge in carrying out the primary directive of the Great Commission–to make disciples. The question at hand is how to...
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