Dissertations, Theses, and Projects: Recent submissions
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The Biblical Role of Beauty in Spiritual Formation Applied to the Christian High School Classroom
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-11-20)This thesis develops a conceptual framework for understanding the relevance of beauty in the spiritual formation of contemporary high school students, and then this thesis surveys some practical applications of that ... -
The Holy One of God: John's Messiah Who Is YHWH of Moses' Exodus Writings
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-10)This thesis argues that, by hailing Jesus as the Holy One of God in 6:69, the Fourth Gospel identifies Jesus as YHWH of Moses’ Exodus writings, and the one consecrated to give eternal life. The title “Holy One of God” ... -
The Encroachment of Secularism Among Young Ecuadorian Cuencano Mestizos
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-11-30)In this dissertation I purpose to identify key indicators of contemporary secularization discovered through literary resources documenting the rise of secularism in Western culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. ... -
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 ... -
Identity and Agency in the Crisis at Antioch: A Comparative Study of Galatians 2:11–21 and Selected Second Temple Jewish Texts
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-23)This dissertation examines the mixed table-fellowship conflict between Paul and Peter at Antioch in Galatians 2:11–21 in light of the divine and human agency model. This project argues that Paul’s confrontation with Peter ... -
The Joy of Assurance As the Essence and Expression of John Flavel’s Spirituality
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-23)The main goal of this dissertation is to contribute to the field of biblical spirituality by demonstrating the link between John Flavel’s understanding of the doctrine of assurance and his pursuit of joy. Joy is the hallmark ... -
The Worship-Discipleship Nexus: Integrating Worship Practice and a Discipleship Pathway
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-11-12)The intent of this study is to learn from exemplar church leaders who recognize significant convergence between the biblical aims of corporate worship and Christian discipleship. By observing the planning practices of these ... -
"An Engine of Destruction": Andrew Fuller's Response to Antinomianism
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-19)Andrew Fuller was arguably one of the most important theological figures of the Long Eighteenth–Century. While his written responses to High Calvinism, Socinianism, Sandemanianism, and Deism are well known, Fuller’s response ... -
One Position, Two Administrations: Exploring the Theological Overlap Between 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-17)This thesis examines the common ground between 1689 Federalism and Progressive Covenantalism, which warrants a closer identification between the two than currently exists. I demonstrate that Progressive Covenantalism carves ... -
The Lamblike Servant: Exodus Typology and the Death of Jesus in the Gospel of John
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-13)Amidst the veritable flood of material written concerning the gospel of John, interpreters have written comparatively little concerning John's use of new exodus imagery. George Balentine's 1962 article, The Death of Jesus ... -
The Utilization of a Theology of Human Embodiment to Address Body Image
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-09)Despite the reality that spiritual aspects of the Christian faith are lived through the physical body, Christians historically neglected the body and elevated the soul. Old Testament believers valued body and soul, while ... -
Creating a Biblical Counseling Ministry Manual for New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-11-08)This ministry project was designed to establish a manual to guide the biblical counseling ministry of New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Chapter 1 explains the context, rationale, purpose, goals, and ... -
Equipping Members of the Radiant Life Christian Ministry in Nigeria for Biblical Mentoring
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-11-04)This project seeks to equip members of the Radiant Life Christian Ministry in Nigerian to mentor Biblically. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of RLCF and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 explains ... -
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 ... -
Utilizing Personal and Corporate Spiritual Disciplines to Foster Emotional Health at West Hickory Baptist Church, Hickory, North Carolina
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-11-02)This ministry project was designed to help a group of members at West Hickory Baptist Church grow in emotional health through the practice of select biblical spiritual disciplines. Chapter 1 explains the ministry context ... -
Moving Middle School Students Toward Biblical Literacy At New Hope Church In New Hope, Minnesota
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-10-20)Chapter 1 serves as an outline to this project. It provided the context for which this project takes place, rationale for the work, and the purpose for it. The purpose of this work is to move middle school students toward ... -
Increasing the Confidence of Small Group Leaders in Bible Teaching at Staples Mill Road Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Virginia
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Theology, 2021-11-04)This project seeks to increase the confidence of small group leaders at Staples Mill Road Baptist Church in Glen Allen, VA in Bible teaching. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of SMRBC and the goals of ... -
Teaching Biblical Counseling Principles at San Francisco Bible Church, San Francisco, California
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Ministries, 2021-10-28)This project taught biblical counseling principles to members of San Francisco Bible Church in San Francisco, California. Chapter 1 presented the history and ministry context of San Francisco Bible Church and the goals of ... -
Revitalizing Evangelism Through Apologetics Training at Forestpark Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky
(Southern Baptist Theological SeminarySchool of Missions and Evangelism, 2021-10-22)The purpose of this project was to effectively educate members of Forestpark Community Church in apologetics-based evangelism to better serve the kingdom through active outreach in Louisville, Kentucky. Chapter 1 details ... -
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 ...