Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 5 page essay that addresses what the Old and New Testaments have to say about the relationship between unity and hope. The writer argues that there is a seeming discrepancy between the Old and New Testament on this topic, but that a closer reading shows that the message in both is essentially the same. ...

God’s Covenants in the Holy Scriptures: This 10-page essay traces the origin and development of Biblical covenants from Adam through the time of Jesus Christ. These covenants delineated God’s promises and what He expected in return. Bibliography lists 4 sources. SNCoven1.doc

An 8 page paper which discusses two women, Blandina and Perpetua, and illustrates how they stand to represent the prototype for Christian martyrs. Joyce E. Salisbury's book "Perpetua's Passion" is mentioned. Bibliography lists 5 additional sources.

A 5 page research paper that gives a brief overview on the subject of the "last days" and Christian belief. The writer explores the various wide array of attitudes among Christians and these beliefs. Bibliography lists 4 sources. s

A 15 page research paper that explores the wisdom of Jesus Christ as it is applicable in today's world. The writer specifically addresses the Gospel according to Mark in regards to leadership, ethics, etc. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page analysis of three articles that take a Christian perspective on human problems. These articles address the relationship between trust and fear; pride and humanity; and teachable and unteachable. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper asserts that, for the theologians John Dominic Crossan and Caroline Walker Bynum, the literal resurrection of Jesus Christ did not happen. Rather, they believe that the interpretation of the death of Christ was influenced by cultural elements and the developing nature of Christianity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research that examines the covenant of the Old Testament, how it relates to the Ten Commandments, and then how it applies to life today. The writer first discusses the use of covenant in the Old Testament and then how the coming of Jesus fulfilled and expanded the old covenant. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 6 page paper that explains the three levels of the celestial world professed by the Church of Latter Day Saints. The requirements for entry into each degree of glory are also explained. The writer then explains the concept of heaven according to Christians and what the requirements are for spending eternal life there. A ...

A 16 page review of one Christians spiritual growth and development as it was impacted with her work combating the teenage drug culture in her community. Recounts her reflective observations as well as her concrete experience and active experimentation in designing a multifaceted youth program which emphasized the goals and objectives of Christianity through ...

A 5 page research paper that examines 4 articles on 4 different topics from a Christian perspective. The topics are: premarital sex, temptation in the Book of Proverbs, relationships, and the role of the Christian husband and wife. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

The Creation/ Evolution Debate: This 8-page essay examines the evolution/ creation debate using Michael A. Park’s text, Introducing Anthropology: An Integrated Approach, and that of Phillip E. Johnson’s, Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds. In addition, the blind watchmaker theory is discussed as well as relevant issues to The Holy Scriptures in Genesis. Bibliography ...

It is understood that the death and rebirth phenomenon is representative of a spiritual transformation. This 7 page paper explores the issues of death, resurrection and eternal life as presented by Kenneth Kramer in The Sacred Art Of Dying and Hans Kung's Eternal Life? : Life After Death As a Medical, Philosophical, and Theological Problem. No additional sources are ...

(7 pp) Examining any specific belief system is a challenge, as one is confronted with the verbal response of "that is not really right, or correct, or certainly what I believe." Therefore this discussion of the Southern Baptist Convention will look at what is written and the response that is given to that stated doctrine. ...

Our challenge in this 5 page discussion is to compare two different heroes: one is an earthly hero in the character of Beowulf, an ancient Anglo-Saxon hero; the other is a spiritual hero in the form of Jesus, the Son of God. Although it might seem as though we are comparing a chicken with an ...

A 5 page paper which compares and contrasts the Gospel of Thomas with the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. No additional sources cited.

A 9 page research paper that examines the letter of Ignatius, the Bishop of Antioch, and his main themes for the early Christian Church. Relying on the work of Cyril Richardson and his book Early Christian Fathers, the writer examines and summarizes several of Ignatius' letters. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper which summarizes the book "Theological Perspectives on Christian Formation" edited by Jeff Astley, Leslie Francis, and Colin Crowder. The paper also examines why Christian education is of such importance. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

David Hume on the All-Package God: This 6-page essay examines Hume’s precepts germane to the problem of evil. In addition, how Nelson Pike and Alvin Plantiga view his charge that the existence of an all-package God and evil are logically incompatible is also explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources. SNHumewd.doc

A 5 page book review of Stephen Farris' Preaching that Matters. The writer describes Farris suggests for how to write an effective sermon, which primarily involve the use of creative analogies. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page book review of Fred Craddock's Preaching, which is a remarkable textbook on the art of delivering a sermon. It offers the novice student, as well as the seasoned veteran, helpful commentaries on Luke and Philippians, as well as considerable exegetical aid. Its strongest point is the author's emphatic focus on the scriptures ...

A 5 page book review of Paul Scott Wilson's The Four Pages of the Sermon. This is a good introductory textbook to the art of sermonizing. This text gives the appearance of being simplistic in its approach, as it presents a easily comprehended model for sermonizing based on a four-page model, but this perspective is ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the Biblical perspective on demons and mental illness. Other issues regarding counseling and aspects of mental illness are discussed. No sources cited.

A 5 page paper that discusses Chapter 14 of the Book of Judith. The writer begins by providing a brief explanation about the Apocrypha and the fact that the Catholic Church accepts this Book as deuterocanonical. The purpose of the Book is offered along with a brief synopsis of the entire story. The writer ...

A 6 page paper that discusses Aquinas' Cosmological Arguments. The five ways to demonstrate the existence of God are outlined. The Second Way is the focus and the writer offers arguments from other philosophers who state the existence of God cannot be concluded from Aquinas' argument. Bibliography lists 3 sources.