Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

An 8 page paper. The complete stimulus sentence is: The pre-existent divine Word or Son took on human nature as Jesus of Nazareth. The essay begins by reporting the conclusions of the Chalcedonian council and discusses Jesus as God and as human. Discussions include Christ was human but not a human person, pre-existence, kenosis, ...

A 6 page compare and contrast essay on creation as found in Chapters 1 and 2 of the Book of Genesis. The writer concludes, based on other authorities and analysis that Chapter 2 is an expansion of the Creation of man rather than being two separate accounts. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discuses certain aspects of Pope Pius XII's encyclical and documents from the Second Vatican Council in terms of the liturgy of the Catholic Church. Included in this discussion are some of the changes in the liturgy that emerged from these documents. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper offers a brief synopsis of John the Baptist's life beginning with his parents and birthplace and what is known about his young life. The essay discusses the emphases in John's preaching and his encounter with Christ. The paper also notes some of the similarities between the conditions preceding John's birth and ...

This 3 page paper examines the story of Joseph and Potiphar in Genesis with the Racine work. Similarities and differences are duly noted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page example expository sermon based on this passage. No other sources cited.

A 15 page paper. The exegesis reports the historical setting for the text and provides a verse by verse commentary. The write comments on the theological analysis of these verses and provides a sketch of the sermon. The rest of the paper is a sermon on these verses. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page exegetical examination of this passage. John 17:1-26 recounts the prayer that Jesus offered on the night of the Last Supper as he sat in the Upper Room with this disciples. As Jesus was well aware that his crucifixion was imminent, this prayer constitutes part of Jesus' final word to the apostles. In ...

A 6 page paper which first looks at the influences of the media and its relevance to Christians, and then looks at ministering to non-believers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that examines the role of Jesus as exorcist in scripture, examines the rites and rituals of the Catholic Church and then examines several exorcisms performed in the U.S. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page paper with two major sections. The first section defines, describes and discusses Original Sin (man's fall from grace) and its consequences on all of humanity. The second section discusses sin beginning with the definition of sin and the consequences of the sins we commit. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 48 page exploration in the entitled field of healing beginning with an introduction and background of metaphysical spiritual healing and an historical background. The essay's subheadings are: metaphysical healing, metaphysical healing and tools and approaches, including Reiki, magnet and crystal therapies and how they are used, spiritual healing, metaphysical spiritual healers and approaches, including ...

A 6 page research paper that offers an exegetical analysis of Joshua 24:13-18. The writer first cites the passage and then discusses authorship and historical information before offering analysis. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper that begins by providing information about the Book of Revelation: author, date, conditions, audience, primary messages, the four types of interpretation. The paper then provides an analysis of Revelation 3:14-22. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper examines Acts 15 and interprets this controversy. The circumcision dilemma is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page paper that begins with ten short reasons for being a Christian. The essay discusses a number of well-known theologians and apologists and why or how they changed their lives to be Christian and who say Christianity is the only rational choice. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

7 pages in length. Opinion is a powerful commodity within the context of disseminating information; while one person might draw an interpretive conclusion when exposed to various data about a particularly subject, another may perceive something entirely different even though they both have the same resources. To put forth one's theory as fact ...

This 8 page paper discusses the names, titles and roles of Jesus as depicted in this Gospel. The writer begins by saying the most important role, if just one should be selected, is that Jesus is the true Messiah and is appointed with a divine commission, which He fulfills. The writer cites Scripture and ...

This 9 page paper provides background information about Paul, his heritage and background, purposes of letter and the writing style. The writer reports elements and factors about the setting that are needed to understand the letter. These specific verses are discussed in terms of their purpose and meaning and compared with other verses from Paul ...

An 8 page paper. Using Scripture and other sources, the writer discusses the leadership characteristics of both Abraham and Moses. This includes an example of how Abraham could be seen as a transformational leader and how Moses worked with others. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page discussion of the threat Islam presented after its inception to Christianity. This paper reviews that threat from the perspective of the different beliefs and the increasing conflict as a result of those differences. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses servant leadership, its Biblical origins and its success in some companies. The characteristics of the servant leader are identified. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper. In these selections, Paul talks about wisdom and tries to explain to the Corinthians that it is man's wisdom that is foolish. Using Isaiah as a foundation for some of his comments, Paul demonstrates that God can take man's wisdom from him. It is only through the Doctrine of the Cross ...

A 4 page paper which examines how Christian faith affects ethics and morals. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In four pages this paper considers whether or not religious experience, or experiencing God, is authoritative enough to justify an individual’s belief in God’s existence in an overview that examines supernatural encounters, perceptions, feelings, sensations, and mysticism. Two sources are listed in the bibliography.