Essays and Research Papers on The Bible

Matthew Chapter 7 : A 3 page paper that discusses one paragraph in the Sermon on the Mount. The passage is Matthew 7:21-23. Jesus tells the people that not everyone who cries Lord will be welcome. The writer comments on the relevance of the passage today. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page essay that summarizes and reflects on chapter 5 of Justin Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation. No additional sources are cited.

This 10 page essay summarizes the chapters in Part 3 of Justo Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation. No additional sources cited

This 3 page book review pertains to Dave Earley's 8 Habits of Effective Small Group Leaders and focuses specifically on the first three chapters of the book. Bibliography cites only the text.

An 8 page paper that provides an exegesis on these verses. The primary message from the 1 Corinthians text is to be humble and realize God is much wiser. The primary message from the Jeremiah text is that a new Righteous king will be coming. Bibliography lists 6 sources. 1CorJere.doc

This 3 page essay discusses kinesthetic learning and spirituality. The writer emphasizes how the connection between these two subjects promotes learning. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page essay relates the history and the ordination process of the United Methodist Church. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page essay discusses theological Catherine Brown's interpretation of the Greek word "metochos" as it is used in the New Testament. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper in support of miracles. The essay begins the definition of miracle and includes examples of miracles from both the Old and New Testaments. The essay also discusses modern day miracles of healing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper. A exegesis is a critical interpretation of text, typically Scripture. This exegesis identifies what the text meant to the original listeners or readers of it and what it means today. The historical setting as well as the geographical setting of the writing are essential in understanding what it means. This ...

This 3 page book review pertains to Transforming Discipleship, Making Disciples a Few at a Time by Greg Ogden. The writer analyzes the first three chapters of the text. Only the text is cited.

This 10 page research paper provides an exegetical analysis of a passage from the Damascus Document, which part of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The passage lists the three traps of Satan as identified by the Qumran community. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 5 page examination of Deut. 6:4-9 and Luke 10:25-28 in reference to using these verses as the theological foundation for a proposed ministry. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page exegetical examination of Luke 10:25-28 that relates this passage to Deut. 6:4-9. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that reflects on the entitled book by M. Craig Barnes. There are both major theses and sub-theses in this work. Barnes is able to connect them and intertwine them to provide an engaging and interesting read. Each is important to understand the totality of the book and to learn the ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the characters in these verses, their values, positive and negative actions, and the effect these verses would have on the receivers. The essay shows the contrasts between compassion and collusion and other comparisons. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page essay reports on the views of theologian and author Wayne A Grudem on the use of the Greek word "metochos" in scripture. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 15 page essay draws on sources to discuss issues associated with divorce and remarriage from a Christian perspective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page essay discusses the perspective and thoughts of theologian Douglas Wilson on the Greek word "paideia" and what it means within a contemporary context. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page summation of chapter 8 of Estrelda Y. Alexander's Black Fire, One Hundred years of African American Pentecostalism. No additional sources are cited

A 4 page paper that compares and contrasts these three Old Testament prophets. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page research paper discusses the governmental structures within the United Church of Christ. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page paper. Greeley’s major argument is that we must use stories to teach people about Jesus Christ just as His Apostles did in the First Century. Greeley identifies 12 of the great mysteries and provides a question that is very down-to-earth and that echoes the same questions people have. This essay ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of Paul's letter to the Galatians. It explores the nature of group dynamics and corporate structure of the church. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page summation of chapter 5, "What Hath God Wrought, The Rise of African American Trinitarian Pentecostal Denominations," from Estrelda Y. Alexander's Black Fire, One Hundred years of African American Pentecostalism. No additional sources are cited