Essays and Research Papers on Theological Issues

A 10 page paper. This essay discusses evangelicalism, in general, including the definitions, core beliefs and what they are based on, and the difficulty related to achieving unity with examples. The paper also discusses salvation and the criteria for salvation according to evangelical scholars. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 6 page paper that responds to three issues. The first issue is Imago Dei, the image of God in man and explains how humans have corrupted this verse and thus, argues against the typical interpretation. The second issue is whether Christ's blood was necessary and cites a number of verses that illustrate only ...

A 4 page paper that discusses Thomas Aquinas' views on creation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page paper. This essay offers a summary of the Book of Ruth, discussing major events and the character of Ruth. The writer comments on Ruth's relationship with God as is suggested by the text. The paper also discusses the events in the Book that reveals the culture. Lastly, the writer discusses the lessons ...

A 15 page research paper that discusses, in detail, the various ways in which the Holy Spirit is portrayed and discussed in John's Gospel. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 12 page paper that discusses the ecumenical movement with Baptism. The paper reports some of the convergences that are seen after many years of work. The paper reports on associations or organizations that have worked towards unity on their own. The BEM document is discussed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

7 pages in length. Adam and Eve have long been blamed for the downfall of humanity's moral fortitude, a sin for which they paid with a punishment that did not befit the 'crime.' While they may indeed have been guilty of disobedience, they did not behave with malevolence as often accused but instead ...

A 5 page essay that offers a student guidance in creating a personal essay that relates the student's spiritual development. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with a brief summary of Job’s tribulations and how he faced those challenges. The issue of theodicy as observed in this book is discussed. The paper also discusses Augustine’s Free Will theodicy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page summation of chapter 4 of Estrelda Y. Alexander's Black Fire, One Hundred years of African American Pentecostalism. No additional sources are cited.

A 3 page essay that reflects on the new ideas and intriguing statements presented in Shane Claiborne's Jesus for President. No additional sources cited.

This 10 page essay offers summation on the 13 chapters that comprise Part II of Gonzalez's text The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation. No additional sources are cited.

A 3 page essay that summarizes and comments on chapter 5 of Justo Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Volume II: The Reformation to the Present Day. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper that begins with the Great Commission verses and an explanation of what they mean. The writer discusses how we can follow the Great Commission today and how we can make disciples. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the types of deception found in Genesis. The catalyst is an article entitled The Cycle of Deception in the Jacob Tradition by Friedman. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that offers reflection on Christian Ethics, An Essential Guide by Robin W. Lovin. Two other Christian texts are also considered. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page personal reflection on Dallas Willard's Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ, which is a highly readable, clearly written instruction manual on how to go about achieving a closer relationship with God by bringing one's life into better alignment with the character of Christ. No other sources are ...

A 4 page essay that summarizes and offer reflection on chapter 7 of Justin Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page essay that summarizes and reflects upon chapter 12 in Justo Gonzalez's The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Dawn of the Reformation. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper. John’s Gospel reported and introduced the Messianic ideas of the day. He was familiar with Jewish ideas as well as the ideas of the early Christians and the disciples. This essay discusses John 7 and includes comments about how John saw the Messiah. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper. As the society continues to change so does Christianity. This is one of the premises of Phyllis Tickle, author of The Great Emergence. This essay reports and discusses highlights of the book and Tickle’s suggestions for today’s clergy. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 11 page paper. A world view is how we see and judge the world. It is a set of beliefs about God, human nature, metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. This essay explains what a world view is, its elements and components, the tests to evaluate a world view, the fragmented world, and the Christian World ...

A 16 page paper that is separated into five sections. In the first, the writer discusses how to be more aware of one's spiritual reality, which includes the writer's scores on a spiritual maturity and awareness scale. The second section discusses what the writer needs to improve in their spiritual life which leads into ...

A 5 page paper. Paul's third journey is reported in Acts 26, 27, and 28. This essay discuses the journey, including how Paul found himself traveling as a prisoner. This was a harrying trip and the writer explains why and reports the storms the ship's passengers experienced. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper that presents an outline of the verses, historical context, literary context, an introduction, and an exegesis of these verses. Bibliography lists 10 sources.