Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 10 page paper. Mary Magdalene carried the reputation of a sinful prostitute. That idea has now been shattered. Biblical scholars have reported that Mary was a faithful and important disciple. At least one has called her the apostle to the apostles. This essay begins by discussing the role of women in the time of ...

An 8 page paper that discusses specific aspects of John 10:22-40. Topics include literary criticism and the use of signs and symbols; the literary form of the Gospel; textual criticism; a comparison of five translations of these verses; how the gospel was accepted as canon; examples of parallel verses in the OT and NT; sources ...

A 10 page paper. Although the title names the Baptist church, the essay is adaptable to any church or just to the religious dilemma homosexual unions pose to the churches. Following a brief introduction, the writer reports studies that have found a possible biological reason for sexual orientation. At the very least, these genetic factors ...

A 11 page exegetical examination of the Beatitudes, comparing those listed in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew with those listed in Luke's Sermon of the Plain. This research also includes a one-page outline and is footnoted. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the book of Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy is the last of the five books of the Old Testament which outlines the tradition of Moses. Deuteronomy stands as the last words of Moses before he leads his people across the Jordan River and into Canaan. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page paper discusses the discovered text of Thomas. Ricahrd Valantasis discusses and analyzes the content of this work. Focus of this paper is on saying #77, its interpretation and application. Bibliography lists 1 source.

10 pages in length. One of the many alternative explanations of the source of environmental problems was advanced by historian Lynn White, whose thesis contends the environmental crisis is due to the teachings of Judaism and Christianity in which Western culture has created a warped view of the proper relationship between humans and their ...

A 6 page essay that argues that Augustine in his autobiographical Confessions uses the template provided by the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32 as his underling structure and purpose in providing his life story. Augustine is brutally honest about his life before his conversion to Christianity. In fact, Augustine essentially offers the ...

A 7 page paper which considers specific events during this period covered in the Old Testament that reveals aspects of God’s character. Additional characters discussed include Joseph and Moses. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper that addresses these questions: is it possible to have religious faith today in a scientific and technological society? What is the evidence for and against belief in God? What is the future of belief/religion? The writer responds by briefly citing two books, "8 Spiritual Heroes" and "God, the Oldest Question." The ...

This 2.5 page paper discusses the meanings of these two phrases as found in the synoptic gospels. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper. The question is: Can Nehemiah's leadership style be used today? The writer demonstrates, through Scripture and the literature, Nehemiah's leadership characteristics are the very same charactristics deemed essential for today's effective leader. Things like vison, communication, commitment and strategic planning, to name just a few. The wall was rebuilt by teams, ...

This 3 page paper discusses the cinematography of Wadje in the third in his trilogy: Ashes and Diamonds. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper delves into John 2:1-11. The relevant text is quoted. The passage is analyzed in the context of the day as well as how it is important in modern life. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers an exegetical examination of this verse. The writer examines the historical context behind the verse and also makes observations as to how it applies to the lives of contemporary Christians. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper which summarizes and analyzes Larry Julian’s book “God is My CEO.” Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the meteoric rise of early Christianity. The text examined is Rodney Stark's The Rise of Christianity. Bibliographpy lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper presents a discussion of Augustine's thoughts about free will. The paper discusses this specific premise: "The creature who sins with free will is more excellent than the creature who does not sin because he has no free will." The writer then incorporates these questions in the discussion: Why does Augustine ...

This 3 page paper discusses humans today are similar or not similar to Adam and Eve. While this is the story of creation, passages in them tell us a great deal about what humans are like. The essay also brings in Trible's interpretation of Chapter 3, arguing that Adam and Eve were equals. Bibliography lists ...

A 10 page research paper that describes a visit to a retirement home in Winston-Salem, NC as a guide on pastoral care for the elderly. The writer describes her thoughts, feelings, observations, and lessons learned, while relating this information to that from source material. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper provides a detailed analysis of the Book of Daniel. Specifically, this paper focuses upon the prophetic nature of Daniel, the prophecies that have come to pass, and the means by which Daniel attains this prophetic status. Paper also includes an outline. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper compares the Synoptic Gospels and their messages to the philosophies of Plato in The Republic. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page research paper that examines the life of Martin Luther. The writer argues that when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses, which were objections to the practices of the Roman Catholic Church, on the door of the castle church at Wittenberg on October 31, 1517, he had no intention of leaving the church ...

This 3 page paper asserts that John was the author of the biblical book of Revelations. This paper is based upon a variety of evidence to support this thesis. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses the meaning and the message of the Book of Job. The essay includes a modern case that was compared to Job but with which the writer disagrees. Bibliography lists 2 sources.