Theology Essays

In the sixth chapter of his book entitled, The Word That Redescribes the World, Walter Brueggemann expresses a theological motif of evangelism and discipleship. Three main points buttress Brueggemann’s motif. In brief, he affirms the God of the Biblical faith intends for the world, under His effective rule, to be free from evil powers. As […]

John Hick is a modern theologian who developed his theodicy based on an argument originally put forward by St Irenaeus. Hick’s theodicy is a form of the free will defense with a few particular developments such as his concept of soul making, mans epistemic distance from God and the concept of universal salvation. Irenaeus’ original […]

According to some societies, all the affairs of life are supposed to be under the control of spirits, each ruling a certain “element” or even object, and themselves in subjection to a greater spirit. [6] For example, the Inuit are said to believe in spirits of the sea, earth and sky, the winds, the clouds […]

Everyone makes mistakes, commit sins at somepoint in there life. It’s a human nature to make mistakes. But to forgive someone from those mistakes is indeed very hard. It doesn’t happens naturally like making a mistake. people are acting in a godlike (divine) way when they forgive. One almost have to be in a real […]

Ex-gangster, Nicky Cruz had a hard time as a teenagers as his parents would abuse him and called him the ‘Son Of Satan’ when in reality he practised what the ‘Son Of God’ asked us on Earth to do. From the age of 15, he moved out of his family home in Puerto Rico and […]

Pentecostalism can be defined as a movement within Evangelical Christianity that places special emphasis on the direct personal experience of God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking in tongues, as shown in the biblical account of the day of Pentecost (Acts 2). [1] Robeck believes that the story of […]

Aristotle was correct when he said that “moral excellence comes about as a result of habit”. Religions and many successful people of the world have made a habit of committing moral acts in order to achieve their moral excellence and sense of virtue. Anyone can achieve moral excellence as long as they develop the habits […]

The order of Eusebia presents a quasi-centrist view on the balance between the ideological foundations of Christian theology, ethics and spirituality. The order presents a more practical view of life with the basis on religious text, especially on the New Testament. From its vision-mission statement, the ideas are fundamentally sound on the context of practicality; […]

The issue of ordination of women into certain church positions is an issue that has dogged the Church constantly, especially after the Renaissance age. After the Renaissance age, came solidifications of states and politics- an affair which later culminated into inter state competition. The interstate competition brought about the two World Wars that totally changed […]

“Community cannot for long feed on itself; it can only flourish with the coming of others from beyond, their unknown and undiscovered brothers. ” Howard Thurman, African American educator, theologian, Search For Common Ground, 1971. Using Jeremiah 17, Howard Thurman urges his listeners to find their security in God, not in the opinion of others. […]

Whether it is acknowledged or not, numbers have always prevailed: as a universal language, a means for currency, and even throughout religions. In Moby Dick by Herman Melville the importance of numbers is far from forgotten. Melville uses several references to the number three throughout his novel to symbolize spirituality in relation to fate. Throughout […]

During the High Middle Ages, Western Europe underwent rigorous reform. Through the rapidly increasing population and production of intellectual, artistic and spiritual works, thirteenth century philosophers, theologians and Christian thinkers were faced with a quandary. The central question was directed at “the attitude being taken toward Aristotle…by theologians committed to a Christian view of the […]

Chapter 2 of Joshua details the story of Rahab the harlot. When God sent Joshua and the children of Israel across the Jordan River and into the land of Canaan to take possession of the land, the first order of business was to destroy the city of Jericho. It was one of the largest, most […]

By the early 1500s, many people in Western Europe were growing increasingly discontented and displeased with the Christian Church. Many found the Pope too involved with secular (worldly) matters, rather than with his flocks spiritual well-being. Lower church officials were poorly educated and broke vows by living richly and keeping mistresses. Some officials practiced simony, […]

An unforgettable experience is an event that has a great impact on a person’s life. It can also be something that can change a life for ever. My unforgettable experience is when I became a Christian. August 5, 1999: that’s when I decided that I wanted to become a Christian. My church always has programs […]

Sharper than any two-edge sword: the word of God in the Synoptic Gospels by Barbara E Bowe contains the importance of understanding God’s teaching for Christians. The three synoptic gospels; Matthew, Mark and Luke shares the same viewpoint when it comes to the narration of Jesus’ story. The word of God is Sharper than any […]

Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) Read the following excerpt from Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. use the excerpt to answer the following question: When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, “Repent” (Mt 4:171 he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance. This word cannot be understood as referring to […]

The Pneumatic Community consists of members who approach the Bible from different perspectives, such as feminist, Dalit, tribal, and Adivasi. This diverse understanding is fostered by incorporating these viewpoints. Within this community, individuals share divine insights obtained through reading these texts. The Christian church’s early history exemplifies the significant impact of the Spirit’s transformative power […]

The divine power in the three plays undergoes noticeable changes. In Agamemnon, characters like the chorus and Clytemnestra demonstrate Zeus’ divine power through actions such as singing and praying. This illustrates that Zeus’ desire for justice is omnipresent and embraced by all characters. In other words, the divine intervention in this play greatly influences the […]

Epistle Reading Reflection of Galatians The Apostle Paul writes to the church of Galatia in the book of Galatians to glorify the name of Jesus Christ and explain what He did to save them from sin. He also appeals to Airmail audiences as well in some cases. In one case, Paul calls Peter “Cheeps” which […]

“THE DREAM OF THE ROOD”: The poem’s structure consists of the narrator dreaming and engaging with the cross that Jesus was crucified on. The poem’s stanzas are divided into different parts. In the first section, the narrator has a vision of a cross, symbolizing a sign. Initially, the dreamer describes the cross as adorned with […]

O’Connor delineates Bailey in the short story through brief exposition. However, his source of goodness is manifested throughout the narrative. The author reveals that the grandmother is an intruder in her son’s home (O’Conner 119). Prior to their departure on their road trip, John Wesley suggests she remains home implying she is not the acceptable […]