Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

This 5 page paper evaluates the biblical Cain and why God rejected his sacrifice. The concept is discussed from a variety of perspectives. No bibliography.

A 7 page explications of this Old Testament passage. This examination of this passage places it in historical context and discusses its relevancy to present-day Christians. Joshua 24:1-28 recounts the speech delivered by the aged Israelite leader in this last days. In this speech, delivered at Shechem, Joshua addresses the people and obtain from ...

This 4 page paper discusses the arguments offered by Lois Hope Walker against athiests. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 7 page paper that begins with an explanation of what a worldview is. The writer then provides a list of some of the characteristics that are associated with a Catholic worldview, including citations and references. The writer then discusses the implications of the Catholic worldview in terms of teaching teenagers. Numerous other concepts are ...

A 9 page paper that explains the controversy between the Antiochene exegeses and the Alexandrine exegeses in the first few centuries. One was literal, one was allegorical. The early church fathers were trying to answer questions like what the purpose of Scripture was and the divine/human nature of Jesus. The essay provides background on the ...

A 12 page paper discusses the concept of 'mercy' found in the New Testament and the importance of this concept. Specific verses are cited and sinuses along with comments from other writers. The second part of the paper has to do with teaching this concept to high-schoolers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 4 page paper discusses the book by Marcus Borb, Meeting Jesus again for the First Time. It is analyzed for strengths and weaknesses. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the social problem of drunk driving among teens and how to address this problem from a Christian perspective. This paper provides an overall analysis of the drunk driving problem as well as referring to several specific solutions. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Grace, depending upon which faith one practices, is considered an inherent gift bestowed by Jesus upon man's mortality or an earned benefit that is only increased through receiving the Sacraments. While there is not single right or wrong definition, there are enough to warrant grace as being quite misunderstood. ...

A 9 page research paper/essay that argues that Jesus' life and teaching are as important as his death and resurrection to Christian life. Theologically, there is a tendency to put more emphasis on Jesus' death and resurrection than on the substance of his life and teaching. While it is true that many Christians believe that ...

This 14 page paper begins with the text of these verses. The sections of this essay include: literary analysis, identifying the literary style and why it could be classified as more than one genre, the differences between the KJV and the NIV translations is discussed as is First and Second Kings when viewed as a ...

A 4 page discussion of the meaning and applicability of the speech delivered by Governor in 1630 aboard the Arbella. Winthrop's speech was patterned according to Puritan beliefs and world views. As a consequence, the speech seems harsh by today's standards. Some might even classify Winthrop and his followers as zealots. On ...

A 7 page paper which examines the implications for prayer in St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s “On Loving God.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page exegetical examination of this passage that examines its translation, debate concerning Paul's motivation in writing it, and theological implications. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 4 page paper discussing the effects that the question of same-sex marriage has had on the Catholic Church. The Church always has condemned homosexuality as a sin; it has no choice but to oppose same-sex marriage as well. Presently, the Church takes no direct action against homosexuals. Indeed, it condemns discrimination ...

A 3 page essay that discusses the meaning or value of the phrase "the Son of Man." The writer discusses the use of this phrase in the Old and New Testament and concludes that its value derives from its implications toward Christ's Messianic mission. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper that begins by defining "Maccabee" and explaining who the Maccabeans were. Some of the event leading up to the revolt, including the first strike are reported. The process of the revolt and the weapons and strategies used by the Jews is briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page exegetical examination of this passage. The writer introduces the passage within its social context, then discusses translation and then discusses exegesis. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page review of Francis A. Schaeffer’s book “How Should We Then Live.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A 3 page essay/research paper that discusses the similarities between First and Second Thessalonians and how this pertains to the authenticity of the second letter. Bibliography lists 1 sources.

A 5 page essay that compares and contrasts 2 views of human nature. Referring to writings in Stevenson's The Study of Human Nature, the writer argues that St. Paul, in his Letter to the Romans and his First Letter to the Corinthians, presents the Christian view of human nature. Likewise, Stevenson uses an essay ...

An 18 page version of kh2cor6.rtf, which takes this exegetical examination of 2 Cor. 6:1-13 and expands on that paper with further discussion of the passage and a section covering historical content. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page book review that examines Woman and Man in Paul by Naubert Baumert, which attempts to readjust the traditional view of the Apostle Paul as insensitive to the role of women in society and the Christian church. In this text, Baumert shows, through painstaking reevaluation of Paul's original language, that Paul's message ...

A 3 page research paper/essay that discusses the Parousia, that is, the Second Coming, and how this connected to the phrase "Son of Man." Bibliography cites 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines what a spiritual journey to a calling in the ministry may look like. No sources cited.