Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 7 page research paper and essay that examines the sacramental nature of Christian marriage. The writer argues that it is within this sacrament that people can find the path to spiritual growth that God intended. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay that examines the Old and New Testament as sources for inspiration and as examples of how people have served their communities. No additional sources cited.

10 pages in length. The very essence of mentoring is for one individual to make a positive impression upon another with regard to life choices. In short, a mentor helps to define and direct the lives of others in such a manner as to beneficially influence important decisions. Mentors are found in ...

10 pages in length. The act of forgiveness exemplifies pureness of heart and soul. Indeed, when one forgives another for an indiscretion, he is allowing all negativity to leave his being so that he may fully embrace the soul-cleansing notion of benevolence. Those who cannot find it within their hearts to forgive, ...

A 5 page paper which reacts to Doug Sherman and William Hendrick's book "Your Work Matters to God." No additional sources cited.

6 pages in length. Conflict began even before birth for Jacob, twin brother of Esau. Indeed, the siblings were destined to become life long adversaries, a strained relationship that commenced within their mother's womb. It was much later in their lives that this inherent conflict was expanded to reflect the feud between ...

A 5 page discussion of the Book of Acts and its chronicles of the early church. Notes the trials and tribulations faced by the early disciples and comments on the value of the lesson which their experience offers even in contemporary times. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 9 page paper. Eight specific topics or themes found in Matthew are exemplified. These are: Jesus as teacher; the Kingdom of Heaven/God; the commandments; God the Father; Judgement; Peter; Fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies; and Jesus against the Pharisees. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper which discusses the search for Noah's Ark. The paper presents some of the more recent findings and illustrates that the ark still remains undiscovered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page essay that examines the role that faith and unbelief play in Christian lives, basing the argument primarily on verses from the gospel according to Mark. The writer argues that without faith God, spirit, Christ, however one cares to refer to the Divine, cannot enter into an individual's life to create positive effects. ...

5 pages in length. The primary lesson to be learned from the film is that God is not a tangible destination as Sybok depicts it to be, but rather God's existence can only be measure within one's very soul. Shatner's direction in "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" is significantly in tuned with ...

An 8 page research paper that offers an exegetical analysis of Joshua chapter 2, which relates the story of Rahab, a harlot who helps two of Joshua's spies escape from the city of Jericho. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page research paper that investigates whether or not the religious doctrines of John Calvin influenced the rise of capitalism, The writer argues that there is a relationship and refers to the doctrines of predestination and the Elect as influencing work habits. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses particular aspects of St. Athanasius' "On the Incarnation." The aspects discussed revolve around why St. Athanasius felt God became man in the form of Jesus Christ. No additional sources cited.

This 5 page paper relies on two works, one by Martin Luther and the other by Francis Bacon, and contemplates the existence of God. The paper supports Luther's assumptions on the matter of faith. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the meaning of the Eucharistic Meal in the Roman Catholic Church, traces its origins and describes the ritual. The writer then describes a general Sedar Meal within the Jewish faith. Finally, the writer designs a new rite that is an adaptation of these two rituals and suggests how it would ...

Did Satan Get a Makeover?: This 6-page comparative essay examines the ways in which Satan is depicted in John Milton’s Paradise Lost, and the film The Devil’s Advocate. It answers the questions relevant to how (or if) the portrayal of Satan has changed over the years. In addition, other media works are evaluated. Bibliography ...

The book of Luke, chapter sixteen verses one through fifteen tells the parable of the 'unjust steward'. This 10 page paper explores the meaning of parable and stewardship in an effort to comprehend the meaning behind the Biblical story. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page research paper that reports on the debate evolutionists and creationists. Evolutionists look to the theories of Charles Darwin to explain life on earth, who postulated that the complex ecological systems of the natural world evolved from simple one-celled organisms over the eons of geological time. Creationists, on the other hand, argue that ...

A 10 page paper discussing the historical background for the rise of Christianity out of the Hebrew biblical tradition; the major points of contention between early Christianity and Judaism; and the relationships, differences and similarities between the Old and New Testaments. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 12 page paper which discusses various aspects concerning the science of excavating human remains, with emphasis on such endeavors in Israel as it relates primarily to first century discoveries. The archeological sites of Qumran and Masada are mentioned. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

Adversarial People – What Did Jesus Do?: This 11-page essay explores how we should deal with difficult people relevant to Jesus Christ’s actions/ teachings as cited in the Holy Scriptures. Numerous examples are given as to His encounters with adversarial “others,” and Biblical quotations are used to support conclusions. After all these centuries ...

A 30 page research paper that examines the Book of Revelation and other apocalyptic scripture in order to ascertain the political, economical, social and religious ramifications of Christ's 1000-year reign on earth foretold in Revelation. Bibliography lists 25 sources.

A 6 page essay/research paper that discusses the sixth chapter of Luke, which includes the Sermon on the Plain. The writer argues that this passage is the most concise philosophical treatise for how to live a righteous life ever devised. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page exegetical look at Genesis 6:1-4, its possible origins and multiple interpretations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.