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An Evangelical Critique of the Greek Orthodox Doctrine of Deification
(2016-10-27)This thesis examines and critiques from an evangelical perspective, the Greek Orthodox soteriological doctrine of theosis. In view of many exegetical and theological considerations, the thesis determines that the Eastern/Greek ... -
An Examination of the Role of Preaching in the Conservative Resurgence of the Southern Baptist Convention
(2016-10-27)ABSTRACT AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF PREACHING IN THE CONSERVATIVE RESURGENCE OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Joshua David Bonner, D.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016 Faculty ... -
Examining a Church Culture of Multiplication: A Multiple Case Study
(2014-05-16)The project explores the elements of organizational culture present in local multiplying churches. The project aims to highlight relevant assumptions and resulting paradigms common among these churches. Chapter 1 presents ... -
The Exclusive Missional Nature of the Church
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2022-04-26)This DEdMin thesis identifies those missional tasks that are exclusively the responsibility of the local church. The church is first and foremost a visible gathering with a visible ministry. As such, the church is God’s ... -
The Expository Exchange: Cultivating Next Generation Christ Followers Into Gospel Leaders Through Expository Preaching
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2019-05-06)Chapter 1 is an overview of the project. Chapter 2 forms the theological basis for expository preaching and generational ministry. The two sections of chapter 2 focus on a comprehensive overview of both the Old and New ... -
Expository Preaching at the Dawn of the Reformation: An Evaluation of Martin Luther as Preacher in Light of Modern Expository Theory
(2018-01-03)ABSTRACT EXPOSITORY PREACHING AT THE DAWN OF THE REFORMATION: AN EVALUATION OF MARTIN LUTHER AS PREACHER IN LIGHT OF MODERN EXPOSITORY THEORY Randall Lyn Rozelle, D.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological ... -
Expository Preaching Through the Book of 1 Corinthians as a Means of Formative Church Discipline at Lebanon Baptist Church, Talbott, Tennessee
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2013-06-20)The purpose of this project was to utilize expository preaching through the book of 1 Corinthians as a means of formative church discipline at Lebanon Baptist Church in Talbott, Tennessee. Chapter 1 introduces Lebanon ... -
The Fear of the Lord: The Forgotten Foundation of Flourishing Leadership
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2020-05)This thesis argues that the fear of the Lord grounds flourishing leadership. A combination of awe and obedience, the fear of the Lord is consistently called for in kings, governors, and judges in the Bible. This obedient ... -
Finding Identity in Christ at Fireside Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky
(The Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2023-12)This ministry project was designed to equip the congregation of Fireside Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, to counter cultural idols. The purpose of equipping was to help the congregation find their identity in ... -
Fire and Glory: Preaching First Peter to Prepare Central Baptist Church in Round Rock, Texas, to Endure Suffering
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2023-03-01)This project contains seven sermons which investigate the biblical theology of 1 Peter. Chapter 1 attempts to define biblical theology and explain its value for preaching. The remaining chapters exposit seven passages in ... -
First Timothy: God's Plan For God's Church
(2017-07-24)All successful organizations need strong leadership coupled with sound structure in order to function efficiently and effectively. Whether it is a large corporation or a little league baseball team, a solid plan of operation ... -
Formed From the Dust of the Ground: A Biblical-Theological Study of the Relationship Between Man and the Ground in Genesis 1-12
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-15)This project traces the dynamic relationship between the man and the ground in Genesis 1-12 through the appearance of the adam - adamah motif and its near associations. In so doing, I contend that there is a detectable ... -
Forming Christian Disciples at The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2019-04-25)This project presents a biblical and theological case for Christian discipleship through the trifold lens of biblical formation, theological formation, and identity formation. This lens is used to complete an evaluation ... -
Fostering the Practice of Interpersonal Discipleship at Grace Church of Tallahassee, Florida
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2022-03-31)This project seeks to foster the practice of interpersonal discipleship at GraceChurch of Tallahassee (GCOT) by equipping a select group of members to begin discipling other members. Chapter 1 provides a brief overview ... -
The Foundation, DNA, and Methodology of Being a Church Planting Church According to Vintage Church of New Orleans
(2016-10-27)ABSTRACT THE FOUNDATION, DNA, AND METHODOLOGY OF BEING A CHURCH PLANTING CHURCH ACCORDING TO VINTAGE CHURCH OF NEW ORLEANS Robert Edwin John Wilton, D.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, ... -
Foundations for Marriage for Members of Oasis of Peace Global Church Manitoba, Canada
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-11-08)This project aims to empower members of the Oasis of Peace Global Church Manitoba in Canada to build the foundation for their marriage. Chapter 1 provides the historical and ministerial context for Oasis of Peace Global ... -
From Vanity to Gravity: Preaching Ecclesiastes in Biblical-Theological Context
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2023-04-06)This project consists of a series of sermons attempting to set Ecclesiastes in its biblical-theological context. Chapter 1 defines biblical theology and outlines the chapters that follow. Chapter 2 treats the prologue and ... -
Godly Discipline: Biblical Counseling and Church Discipline Modeled After God's Restorative Discipline
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2022-11-19)This thesis argues biblical counseling and church discipline model God’s restorative discipline in the church. The first chapter is an introduction and overview to the issues, related resources, and current gaps in the ... -
The Gospel in Genesis: How An Ancient Message Subverts Contemporary Worldviews and Lays the Foundation for a Christ-Centered Gospel
(2018-09-28)The goal of this project was to explore the biblical theological themes found in the first eleven chapters of Genesis. Chapter 1 briefly outlines these themes, the “building blocks” of the gospel, and also establishes a ... -
The Gospel of Matthew and the Value of "Full Bloom Aspect" for Biblical Interpretation
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-08)Matthew’s first two chapters provide fertile ground for debate surrounding his four fulfillment quotations. In an age when biblical interpretation often defaults to the authority of the reader or leans heavily on ...