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The teaching of Appalachian cultural values in Appalachian Bible colleges
(2007-05-18)The research purpose as stated in the first chapter of this dissertation is to examine, in Bible colleges that are located in and sending graduates to the Appalachian area, the faculty perceptions of their inclusion of ... -
Witnessing with the Holy Spirit: Pneumatology and missiology in evangelistic theory
(2007-08-15)This dissertation demonstrates that a biblical theology of the Holy Spirit's work in evangelism, when integrated with soteriological and missiological insights, provides the basis for evangelistic communication that depends ... -
Violence and Matthew: A reconsideration of Matthew 11:12
(2007-11-09)This thesis resolves the interpretational problem involved in Matthew 11:12 by asserting that in Matthew 11:12 [biazetai ; Special characters omitted.] is best understood as middle voice with a meaning of "the kingdom of ... -
Using multiple intelligences theory to develop an approach to children's sermons
(2007-05-10)This dissertation examines a new approach to children's sermons. It contends that a variety of sermon methods, not traditional oral and verbal methods, appeal to a diversity of children with a higher degree of fairness and ... -
Toward a definition of Christian identity: Using the interpretive lens of creation, fall, and redemption in Christian counseling
(2007-12-07)This dissertation examines the relationship between Christian identity and the biblical themes of creation, fall, and redemption. Chapter 1 covers the thesis of the dissertation, reasons why the dissertation makes a helpful ... -
The integration of apologetics and evangelism in the ministry of Reuben Archer Torrey
(2007-10-15)This dissertation analyzes the integration of apologetics and evangelism in the ministry of Reuben Archer Torrey (1856-1928). Chapter 1 introduces Torrey's ministry through selections of his using apologetics in evangelistic ... -
Supervision of the spiritual mentor: A narrative model
(2007-10-31)Spiritual mentoring, what many call spiritual direction, is one of the ministries of Christian soul care, and it is one of the spiritual disciplines available to Christians in their pursuit of holiness. Supervision of the ... -
Style characteristics of selected American hymn arrangements for piano, published 1963-2003
(2007-11-26)The purpose of this dissertation is to acquaint church pianists, teachers, and performers with the wide variety of styles found in the genre of sacred piano literature, which is useful primarily in the church worship ... -
Religions of Israel's Transjordanian neighbors during the Iron Age II period: A comparative study of the religions of Edom, Moab, and Ammon
(2007-08-17)This dissertation studies the religions of the Iron Age II Edomites, Moabites, and Ammonites by means of biblical evidence, extrabiblical evidence, and archaeological evidence. Based on the evidence, the study makes ... -
Relationship between senior pastors' attitudes toward organizational change and church growth factors
(2007-12-01)Discussion regarding the change process within the local church has become increasingly prominent over the last few years. A great deal of the literature discusses the process of organizational change by focusing on a macro ... -
Preaching from Old Testament narrative texts: A Christ-centered approach to interpretation and application
(2007-03-09)The purpose of the dissertation is to examine and to develop a Christ-centered interpretation and application of Old Testament narrative texts. Chapter 1 set forth the purpose, the need, importance, and organization of the ... -
Paul, the Mosaic Covenant, and redemptive history
(2007-04-29)This dissertation examines the character of the Mosaic covenant in Paul. I argue that Paul conceives of the Mosaic covenant as a non-eschatological covenant in contrast to the eschatological new covenant. This eschatological ... -
Maccabean martyr traditions in Paul's theology of atonement
(2007-10-10)This dissertation endeavors to answer the question whether Maccabean martyr traditions informed Paul's theology of atonement? The thesis of this dissertation answers the question in the affirmative: Maccabean martyr ... -
Influences of parents, peers, and leaders on selected adolescent attitudes toward personal Bible study
(2007-12-05)This dissertation examines the degree of relationships that exist between the influence of three key support groups (parents, peers, and adult student ministry leaders) and the Bible reading habits of older adolescents. ... -
Impassible and impassioned: Reevaluating the doctrines of divine impassibility and divine relationality
(2007-11-07)This dissertation proposes that, when properly understood, it is correct to say that God is impassible and impassioned. This proposal self-consciously develops the dual affirmation of the mainstream impassibility tradition ... -
Hail to the Lord's Anointed: A call to embrace the kingdom hope
(2007-11-27)Hail to the Lord's Anointed is a cantata for soprano, tenor, and baritone soloists, two narrators, mixed chorus, and orchestra. The purpose of the work is to portray the person of the Messiah as He fulfills His role as the ... -
Essential leadership competencies of professional ministerial staff as identified by senior pastors, staff members, and church lay leaders
(2007-05-18)This dissertation identifies a set of leadership competencies that those in church leadership positions consider essential for professional ministerial staff to possess in order to lead effectively. Chapter 1 provided the ... -
Defender of divine revelation: Timothy Dwight's arguments for the Bible's authenticity and divine inspiration
(2007-10-15)This dissertation examines Timothy Dwight's (1752-1817) arguments for the Bible's authenticity with the purpose of determining if his arguments are theologically orthodox, logically sound, and factually accurate. Chapter ... -
Cognitive dissonance theory and adolescent short-term mission methodology
(2007-05-18)The research study was an examination of the perceived use of practices in keeping with cognitive dissonance stimulation and alleviation, as a currently-advocated adolescent short-term mission methodology. Special attention ... -
A strategy for church-based leadership training in Romania
(2007-05-17)Chapter I introduces the situation of leadership training in the communist and post-communist Romanian contexts. Important highlights of the evolution of Baptist leadership training are presented. A concise discussion of ...