In this essay I will be assessing the contribution of the Old Testament to a positive description... more In this essay I will be assessing the contribution of the Old Testament to a positive description of disability today. I will approach this by examining current attitudes today towards people with disabilities (PWD). I will outline some of the positive and negative attitudes found in the Old Testament and then focus in on the Levitical practices through Melcher’s use of signs and then apply this to a more positive area of the Old Testament in Ecclesiastes. I will then seek to compare the two using Raster’s Anthropic Zones. These will be held in tension to provide a more positive description of disability from the Old Testament.
This is a review of two books on the topic of disability theology. The books I have chosen are ‘T... more This is a review of two books on the topic of disability theology. The books I have chosen are ‘The Disabled God : Towards a Liberatory Theology of Disability ’ by Eiesland Eiesland and ‘Theology and Down Syndrome : Reimagining Disability in Late Modernity ’ by Yong.
This is a linguistic study of the Greek text of Ephesians 4, v. 1-16. It discusses the cohesion o... more This is a linguistic study of the Greek text of Ephesians 4, v. 1-16. It discusses the cohesion of the text, semantic domains (Louw and Nida), the chiastic structure, sentence diagramming, and Porter's Verbal Apsect.
This study examines the goal of discipling at the time of Jesus and modern day western Christian ... more This study examines the goal of discipling at the time of Jesus and modern day western Christian views and evaluates them against what Paul says in the New Testament epistle of Colossians. It examines the cognitive and ethical goals Paul proposes through the theme of fullness. The goal of fullness, in terms of knowledge of God, fullness ‘in Christ,’ and fullness in maturity is examined and applied to our context today
This essay will outline the criteria for what a church is. This essay will also explain its ident... more This essay will outline the criteria for what a church is. This essay will also explain its identity and calling. It will then seek to apply this criteria to Dulles’ six models of church to evaluate their helpfulness in our understanding of the church’s identity and calling.
'As guests, missionaries always remain strangers… And so, strangers have to be very careful not t... more 'As guests, missionaries always remain strangers… And so, strangers have to be very careful not to impose their strange ideas on the people among whom they have come (Bevans and Schroeder: 2011, 32-3).' A discussion then follows of the implications of this quote as a starting point for Christian mission within a marginalised community.
This project outlines how to set up a dads group in a church setting and will use the first thre... more This project outlines how to set up a dads group in a church setting and will use the first three phases of Hollinghurst’s planning strategy: Exploration, Building Relationships and Spiritual Companionship.
This essay will answer the question; whether the view is defensible, that many churches maintain ... more This essay will answer the question; whether the view is defensible, that many churches maintain officially: that marriage by definition, can only be between one man and one woman. This is discussed in the light of the legalization of same-sex Marriage in England and Wales in 2013. This essay will examine the reasons governments legislate marriage, followed by the Anglican Church’s definition of marriage. It will then judge whether this view of marriage can withstand attacks from scripture, virtue, deontology and equality.
This essay will examine the present state of Christian pastoral care to see where its foundations... more This essay will examine the present state of Christian pastoral care to see where its foundations lie. It will then look at the issues associated with a purely biblical/theological model against a purely psychological model. It will look at ways of integrating the two, examining similarities and assessing stumbling blocks.
This essay will seek to answer the question, ‘How much should Postmodernism inform the Church Pla... more This essay will seek to answer the question, ‘How much should Postmodernism inform the Church Planter?’ It will briefly discuss where Postmodernism has come from; Derrida’s contribution via deconstruction and finally, 'aporias.' It will put forward critical questions church planters will need to consider (and some suggestions for ways forward) when planting a church into postmodern western culture.
In this essay I am seeking to lay a pillar of discipleship. I will first look to other scholars i... more In this essay I am seeking to lay a pillar of discipleship. I will first look to other scholars ideas of discipleship and how this may inform our work. I will do this by outlining any definitions or patterns of discipleship that were proposed in the past, then use a metaphor which I believe is used in both the New and Old Testament as a way of understanding discipleship, ‘walking in God’s ways.’ I will use metaphor theory to try and draw out meaning from this phrase using the passage in Jn. 14.1-6, the Qumran scrolls and Old Testament usage. I will then evaluate whether this is an appropriate metaphor for understanding discipleship.
This is a review and comparison of two books on discipleship. The books I have chosen are Longene... more This is a review and comparison of two books on discipleship. The books I have chosen are Longenecker’s ‘Patterns of Discipleship in the New Testament’1 and Wilkins’ ‘Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship.’ I will evaluate whether these books for a deeper theological grounding in discipleship.
This essay is a theological reflection on how should I present the gospel today? It will explain ... more This essay is a theological reflection on how should I present the gospel today? It will explain why the method of Theology by Heart was chosen as a vehicle for this reflection. It will explain my context, bring in different “voices” to critique my current understandings and form a conclusion.
This work is in two sections, firstly it will outline a Father’s day service within a Service of ... more This work is in two sections, firstly it will outline a Father’s day service within a Service of the Word framework using a brief outline and the reasons for the choices therein. The second section will be a critical analysis and theological reflection on the service. An Appendix contains the specific words and hymnody.
A paper on Biblicism and the problem of Pervasive Interpretative Pluralism with reference to crit... more A paper on Biblicism and the problem of Pervasive Interpretative Pluralism with reference to critical realism as a solution.
In this essay I will be assessing the contribution of the Old Testament to a positive description... more In this essay I will be assessing the contribution of the Old Testament to a positive description of disability today. I will approach this by examining current attitudes today towards people with disabilities (PWD). I will outline some of the positive and negative attitudes found in the Old Testament and then focus in on the Levitical practices through Melcher’s use of signs and then apply this to a more positive area of the Old Testament in Ecclesiastes. I will then seek to compare the two using Raster’s Anthropic Zones. These will be held in tension to provide a more positive description of disability from the Old Testament.
This is a review of two books on the topic of disability theology. The books I have chosen are ‘T... more This is a review of two books on the topic of disability theology. The books I have chosen are ‘The Disabled God : Towards a Liberatory Theology of Disability ’ by Eiesland Eiesland and ‘Theology and Down Syndrome : Reimagining Disability in Late Modernity ’ by Yong.
This is a linguistic study of the Greek text of Ephesians 4, v. 1-16. It discusses the cohesion o... more This is a linguistic study of the Greek text of Ephesians 4, v. 1-16. It discusses the cohesion of the text, semantic domains (Louw and Nida), the chiastic structure, sentence diagramming, and Porter's Verbal Apsect.
This study examines the goal of discipling at the time of Jesus and modern day western Christian ... more This study examines the goal of discipling at the time of Jesus and modern day western Christian views and evaluates them against what Paul says in the New Testament epistle of Colossians. It examines the cognitive and ethical goals Paul proposes through the theme of fullness. The goal of fullness, in terms of knowledge of God, fullness ‘in Christ,’ and fullness in maturity is examined and applied to our context today
This essay will outline the criteria for what a church is. This essay will also explain its ident... more This essay will outline the criteria for what a church is. This essay will also explain its identity and calling. It will then seek to apply this criteria to Dulles’ six models of church to evaluate their helpfulness in our understanding of the church’s identity and calling.
'As guests, missionaries always remain strangers… And so, strangers have to be very careful not t... more 'As guests, missionaries always remain strangers… And so, strangers have to be very careful not to impose their strange ideas on the people among whom they have come (Bevans and Schroeder: 2011, 32-3).' A discussion then follows of the implications of this quote as a starting point for Christian mission within a marginalised community.
This project outlines how to set up a dads group in a church setting and will use the first thre... more This project outlines how to set up a dads group in a church setting and will use the first three phases of Hollinghurst’s planning strategy: Exploration, Building Relationships and Spiritual Companionship.
This essay will answer the question; whether the view is defensible, that many churches maintain ... more This essay will answer the question; whether the view is defensible, that many churches maintain officially: that marriage by definition, can only be between one man and one woman. This is discussed in the light of the legalization of same-sex Marriage in England and Wales in 2013. This essay will examine the reasons governments legislate marriage, followed by the Anglican Church’s definition of marriage. It will then judge whether this view of marriage can withstand attacks from scripture, virtue, deontology and equality.
This essay will examine the present state of Christian pastoral care to see where its foundations... more This essay will examine the present state of Christian pastoral care to see where its foundations lie. It will then look at the issues associated with a purely biblical/theological model against a purely psychological model. It will look at ways of integrating the two, examining similarities and assessing stumbling blocks.
This essay will seek to answer the question, ‘How much should Postmodernism inform the Church Pla... more This essay will seek to answer the question, ‘How much should Postmodernism inform the Church Planter?’ It will briefly discuss where Postmodernism has come from; Derrida’s contribution via deconstruction and finally, 'aporias.' It will put forward critical questions church planters will need to consider (and some suggestions for ways forward) when planting a church into postmodern western culture.
In this essay I am seeking to lay a pillar of discipleship. I will first look to other scholars i... more In this essay I am seeking to lay a pillar of discipleship. I will first look to other scholars ideas of discipleship and how this may inform our work. I will do this by outlining any definitions or patterns of discipleship that were proposed in the past, then use a metaphor which I believe is used in both the New and Old Testament as a way of understanding discipleship, ‘walking in God’s ways.’ I will use metaphor theory to try and draw out meaning from this phrase using the passage in Jn. 14.1-6, the Qumran scrolls and Old Testament usage. I will then evaluate whether this is an appropriate metaphor for understanding discipleship.
This is a review and comparison of two books on discipleship. The books I have chosen are Longene... more This is a review and comparison of two books on discipleship. The books I have chosen are Longenecker’s ‘Patterns of Discipleship in the New Testament’1 and Wilkins’ ‘Following the Master: A Biblical Theology of Discipleship.’ I will evaluate whether these books for a deeper theological grounding in discipleship.
This essay is a theological reflection on how should I present the gospel today? It will explain ... more This essay is a theological reflection on how should I present the gospel today? It will explain why the method of Theology by Heart was chosen as a vehicle for this reflection. It will explain my context, bring in different “voices” to critique my current understandings and form a conclusion.
This work is in two sections, firstly it will outline a Father’s day service within a Service of ... more This work is in two sections, firstly it will outline a Father’s day service within a Service of the Word framework using a brief outline and the reasons for the choices therein. The second section will be a critical analysis and theological reflection on the service. An Appendix contains the specific words and hymnody.
A paper on Biblicism and the problem of Pervasive Interpretative Pluralism with reference to crit... more A paper on Biblicism and the problem of Pervasive Interpretative Pluralism with reference to critical realism as a solution.
Paul has been known to use Latin rhetoric in his epistles, but many scholars have not found examp... more Paul has been known to use Latin rhetoric in his epistles, but many scholars have not found examples of Aristotelian rhetoric. In examining Paul's Areopagus speech, Paul is found to be using enthymemes and other aspects of rhetoric. This fits with Paul understanding the hidden premises behind the philosophers beliefs and his systematic presentation increasing its ability to persuade. Other aspects of rhetoric, including humour and irony are examined in this light as well.
Outline of the function of the quotations, noting the similarities and differences between its ro... more Outline of the function of the quotations, noting the similarities and differences between its role in its Old Testament setting and its new role in Acts. Does the quotation agree exactly with the (Greek) source text and if not, how might this be explained? What theological issues are raised from this quotation about inspiration and interpretation in Isaiah 53: 7-8 in Acts 8:32-5?
Outlining the argument that the purpose of Acts is Luke's use of rhetoric to show that Christiani... more Outlining the argument that the purpose of Acts is Luke's use of rhetoric to show that Christianity has coherence and can speak prophetically into it's times. Luke's rhetoric is also applied to our post-modern times with suggestions for rhetorical conversation with post-moderns.
A critique of Gregory MacDonald's book The Evangelical Universalist, with a specific look at how ... more A critique of Gregory MacDonald's book The Evangelical Universalist, with a specific look at how his post judgement salvation is incoherent with justification as outlined in New Testament passages in John and Romans.
A look at how research classifies the male brain, how Aristotle's rhetoric can be focussed to men... more A look at how research classifies the male brain, how Aristotle's rhetoric can be focussed to men. A Chapter on Paul's Areopagus Speech at Athens used rhetoric and a dissection of a modern day evangelistic speech to me to look at it's persuasiveness.
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This essay will examine the reasons governments legislate marriage, followed by the Anglican Church’s definition of marriage. It will then judge whether this view of marriage can withstand attacks from scripture, virtue, deontology and equality.
This essay will examine the reasons governments legislate marriage, followed by the Anglican Church’s definition of marriage. It will then judge whether this view of marriage can withstand attacks from scripture, virtue, deontology and equality.