Browsing Dissertations, Theses, and Projects by Title
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The validity of the propositional theme in expository preaching
(2008-08-15)This dissertation demonstrates the validity of the propositional theme in expository preaching. Chapter 1 examines expository theorists' comprehension and homiletical practice of the propositional theme, and summarizes ... -
Vessels of Wrath: A Biblical-Theological Study of Divine Reprobating Activity
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-29)Divine Reprobating Activity (DRA) may be defined as any exercise of divine agency intended to efficaciously influence responsible creatures towards behavior that merits divine condemnation so that they do in fact experience ... -
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 ... -
"Virgin" as Secondary Gender Identity in 1 Corinthians 7 and Its Jewish and Greco-Roman Background
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-11-09)The first chapter of this project outlines the background of studies about the Bible, gender, and social theory. The second chapter of this project surveys the landscape of contemporary feminist theory and gender studies, ... -
Virtue in the Cork Sermons of Morgan Edwards on 2 Peter 1:3–9
(2017-04-27)While there are two biographies, a number of articles and snippets on Morgan Edwards in Baptist history books, there is nothing written on his preaching. This thesis deals exclusively with his sermons, and specifically his ... -
The Virtues of Discipleship: Faith and Mercy as Righteousness in Matthew's Gospel
(The Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2024-05)In this dissertation I argue that Matthew portrays the fundamental mark of thedisciple of Jesus as righteousness, which serves as his overall category of virtue and is comprised of two primary virtues—faith and mercy. ... -
Virtuous Disagreement in Apologetics: Virtue Responsibilism as an Apologetical Response to the Epistemology of Disagreement
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018-06-07)The two traditional views in the epistemology of disagreement have offered distinct responses to the challenge of epistemic conflict. The purpose of this dissertation is to challenge these responses and offer a satisfactory ... -
Vocational Ministry Training at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia
(2015-06-18)ABSTRACT VOCATIONAL MINISTRY TRAINING AT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY IN LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA Jonathan Allen Geukgeuzian, D.Ed.Min. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Troy W. Temple This ... -
The voice of faith: Jonathan Edwards's theology of prayer
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007-10-23)Jonathan Edwards has been described as the "theologian of the will," the "theologian of the heart," and the "theologian of revival." This dissertation seeks to prove that Edwards should rightly be called the "theologian ... -
Walking in the Spirit in Galatians: Comparing Obedience and Agency in Galatians, 1QS, and 4 Maccabees
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2023-04-28)The focus of this work is on divine and human agency and walking in obedience. This dissertation examines what Paul says about divine and human agency with regard to walking by the Spirit in Galatians, focusing on 5:16–25, ... -
Was Paul Consistent in His Plans and Actions?
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Was Paul Prooftexting? Paul's Use of the Old Testament as Illustrated through Three Debated Texts
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)Chapter 1 introduces the particular problem to be addressed and also the thesis of the dissertation as a potential answer to this problem. The three test case passages are briefly introduced as well as the rationale for ... -
The Water Imagery in the Psalms: An Inner-Biblical Interpretation
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015-03-31)This dissertation examines the use of water imagery in the book of Psalms and argues that the psalmists primarily employed this imagery to allude to four accounts of God's works in the Pentateuch--the waters of creation, ... -
The Way to True Excellence: The Spirituality of Samuel Pearce
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016-01-12)The Way to True Excellence: The Spirituality of Samuel Pearce is a dissertation that seeks to understand why and how the late eighteenth century pastor, Samuel Pearce (1766–1799) was a model for spirituality. Pearce was ... -
Waylon Moore's Theology and Methodology of Disciple-Making in Light of New Testament Discipleship Principles
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014-05-16)ABSTRACT WAYLON MOORE'S THEOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY OF DISCIPLE-MAKING IN LIGHT OF NEW TESTAMENT DISCIPLESHIP PRINCIPLES Calvin Johnson Carr, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014 Chair: Dr. Timothy K. ... -
Weighing Sermon Substance: Evaluating a Sermon's Degree of Expository Merit, Doctrinal Essence, and Christ-Centeredness
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2011-12-14)This dissertation develops and demonstrates a method for evaluating a sermon's degree of three aspects: expository merit, doctrinal essence, and Christ-centeredness. The work argues that the gravity of expository, doctrinal, ... -
What Is Christian Higher Education for?: An Assessment of Teleological Priorities at Selected Liberal Arts Institutions
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Church Ministries, 2018-11-30)The intent of this study was to investigate the teleological priorities of Christian higher education. As a sample size, the study drew from the Christian College Consortium that features leading liberal arts institutions. From ... -
When Does Personhood Begin?
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2020-11-28)Chapter 1 introduces the main research question to be answered: when does personhood begin? The chapter outlines the context of the debate, explains the importance of this issue and its relevance to Christian life, and ... -
"When the wind blows cold": the spirituality of suffering and depression in the life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon
(Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2016-01-12)ABSTRACT “WHEN THE WIND BLOWS COLD”: THE SPIRITUALITY OF SUFFERING AND DEPRESSION IN THE LIFE AND MINISTRY OF CHARLES SPURGEON William Brian Albert, Ph.D. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015 Chair: Dr. ... -
"When Will These Things Be?" Understanding Biblical Eschatology in the Olivet Discourse of Matthew 24-25
(2018-09-28)This project is a biblical-theological treatment of Matthew's record of the Olivet Discourse, the most extensive teaching from Jesus regarding his own second coming. Jesus answers his disciples' questions about the destruction ...