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Abstract The reason/faith debate has, for quite a long time, attracted the interest of theologians and philosophers. Numerous views have been put forward in an attempt to establish not only how the two relate but also how the two points of view differ. This text seeks to relate these points of view to the context of miracles.

This paper examines the use of several interchangeable terms in early Christian church leadership. References are made to Scripture to provide evidence that the words were not definitive in meaning, but were instead used to convey the same stewardship and faithful leadership as the Church grew. Of note are Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus in which he explained his concerns about the behavior and trustworthiness of church leaders.

This paper provides a critical analysis of Preaching by Craddock (1985). Craddock's book provides a guide for self-improvement for the preacher as well as practical advice about structuring sermons, finding texts to talk about every week, and special occasional preaching. Its intended audience encompasses both experienced ministers as well as divinity school students.

¶ … person within the Christian worldview. Specifically it will discuss technology, the environment, and the media as it relates to my personal Christian worldview. As noted in this course, understanding a worldview can…

The author, Tyron Inbody, wants to know in the first chapter if readers know "Jesus" and if they do, which "Jesus" they think they know. There are three approaches to the "historical Jesus" he says - and they are "The…

¶ … Sons of God" in Genesis 6 are human, by using the following verses as background on the subject: Deuteronomy 9:18, Joshua 7:6, Psalm 112, Genesis 4:26, Numbers 13:33, Job 1:6, 2:1.

This paper looks at the intensive and complex process of becoming an disciple and the specific tool which are available for individuals who are engaging in this specific process. The tools for the congregation member who wishes to become a disciple are many and are nuanced: most can be found in scripture.

Given all the variations of Christian denominations and different religions, how is it that the Church can still claim to be universal? "The name refers on one hand to the inclination towards uniformity (universus)…

Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam has been credited as being one of the greatest scholars of all-time. In his lifetime, he was so well respected and admired that he was a regular guest to many of his time's greatest…

The rigid hierarchy that governed the Roman Empire -- in which a Roman Emperor like Tiberius would have imperial governors like Pontius Pilate stationed locally in subject provinces -- is reflected to this day in the…