Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

This 6 page paper discusses and explains the Call of Moses found in Exodus. Moses is introduced in a very concise and dramatic way and while there are years missing, we can say that Moses' life was divided into three 'forties': the first forty he spent as a prince in Pharaoh’s court, the second a ...

A 5 page exegetical examination of Luke 18:1-8. This passage of scripture relates the parable of the "persistent widow," a narrative that deals with persistence and prayer. This exegetical examination of this scripture follows the method outlined by Michael S. Gorman (2001). The writer compares the passage to other translations and, also, ...

A 5 page essay/research paper that critically analyzes Thomas Aquinas' fourth proof of the existence of God. The writer presents this proof and then argues that Aquinas' argument is weak. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines the life after death beliefs of Christianity and Hinudism. Bibliography lists sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing the story of David and Goliath and its importance in the unity and teachings of the Church. The story of David and Goliath in the Old Testament (1 Samuel 17:4) is considered one of the central teachings in the Christian and Jewish religions. In addition to children enjoying ...

This 5 page paper discusses this book and determines what lessons can be applied from the book to real-life sermon writing and preaching. This book deals with effectively communicating to multicultural audiences. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page research paper that explores the Christian concept of the Trinity, the belief that God consists of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. The writer cites the scriptural basis for the Trinity, its historical background, and how it affects the lives of Christians. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page essay that analyzes how Paul refers to Jesus in several of his epistles. Throughout the epistles of Paul, the apostle invokes the name of Jesus as a means to testify to power and glory of the Savior, but also as a means to legitimize his own position as a leader ...

A 5 page paper which offers a review and analysis of C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity.” No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper briefly explains the theory of creation and the theory of evolution. The writer then argues there are numerous fallacies in the theory of evolution that evolutionists cannot explain. The invalidity of the theory of evolution is indicated by using scientific theories. For instance, the Theory of Causality says that 'whatever begins ...

This 8 page paper focuses ethical and moral issues regarding embryonic stem cell research. The writer approaches the topic using comments from experts and explains the controversy has one issue at its core: exactly when does human life begin? The essay explains what stem cells are and where they come from for the research ...

This 6 page paper discuses the Didache, a manuscript that was published first in the early 1800s but fragments of it were discovered in the early 1700s. This manuscript is believed to have been an instruction manual for early Christian converts. While controversy surrounds the document, it has never been officially rejected by the Church. ...

A 5 page overview of the development and influence of Islam and Christianity. This paper the development of Christianity in Carolingian France and compares that development to the development of the Islamic empire. This historical background is put in perspective with a brief recap of the influence of these religions on the contemporary ...

This 8 page paper presents an exegesis of Chapters 16 and 17 in Genesis. The messages contained in Genesis 16 through 17 continues the theme of relationships that is found throughout the entire Book of Genesis, relationships between man and God and relationships among the people. It is in these chapters that God again promises ...

This 5 page paper looks at the biblical issue of child sacrifice. Both sides of the controversy are discussed. The paper supports the idea that child sacrifice was not truly engaged in. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 15 page paper. What is the true church? How can one distinguish between a true church and a false church? These are two of the questions that have been debated for almost 2,000 years and these are the questions this essay addresses. To help the average citizen with this question, the Roman Church ...

A 3 page explication of these verses, in which the writer that Paul created a sense of tension in his writing that both conveyed a message of God's involvement with the affairs of humanity, as well as a dire need for the message of salvation. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page research paper that investigates the ecclesiology of the church in regards to elders. The writer concentrates on the systematic ecclesiology of theologian Henry C. Thiessen, who drew his interpretation of topic directly from what scripture tells us about the early organization of the Christian church, under the rule of the Apostles. By ...

This 5 page paper looks at Christianity but takes a phenomenological view. Phenomenology is defined and explored. The phenomenological view is compared and contrasted with a historical view. Various parts of scripture are analyzed such as the virgin birth and the Bethlehem Star. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 10 page research paper that examines the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis. Modern scholars have examined the original Greek text of Genesis, exploring the validity of the traditional interpretation, and, for the most part, they generally differ from the traditional stance in the way they perceive the role of Eve. This analysis ...

This is a 3 page paper discussing the use of the unlikely character of The Misfit to symbolize Christ in Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find”. In Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find” she uses unlikely characters to portray Christ through the use of symbols and narrative “Christology” or ...

A 5 page paper discussing Moses as fitting into Campbell’s characterization of hero in “The Hero with a Thousand Faces.” Joseph Campbell holds that fact and fiction are two tools to use in furthering the same truth. Myth is not the product of idleness combined with a vivid imagination, but rather provides a ...

A 6 page paper which reviews the book “Birthing the Sermon” edited by Jana Childers. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page report discusses Larue’s 2002 book that brings together twelve of the great Christian, and African American orators of the United States. Each of the contributors in Larue’s compilation addresses some aspect of the concerns related to establishing a truly meaningful preaching ministry such as how to keep fresh ideas in sermons that reiterate fundamental concepts, ...

A 5 page paper that discusses the story of Adam and Eve found in Genesis 2:4-3.24. The essay discusses the author and estimated dates during which the text was written. The writer then discusses the themes found in this story and the historical background. This is followed by a literary analysis the ends by listing ...