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Aurelius Augustinus, commonly known as "St. Augustine of Hippo," was simulataneously a Christian Neoplatonist, a North African Bishop, and doctor of the Roman Catholic Church. One of the most important developments in…

Medieval Europe and the Evolution of the Church State

The Old Testament is filled with stories of mighty works between God and man. In supernatural ways, god seem intimately involves with his creation in order to reveal himself in their lives, and weave Himself into their…

The role of women in church as laid out by the Apostle Paul has always been controversial. There are those who say that Paul hated women and created restrictive, secondary roles for them in the church because of it.

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.