LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The Influential Experiences of Charles Spurgeon’s Theological Foundations for Pastoral Ministry Submitted to Dr. Rodney Anderson in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of Introduction to Seminary Studies SEMI 500 – B28 LUO Introduction to Seminary Studies by Carol P. Strain September 14, 2014 Charles Spurgeon’s Theological Foundations for Pastoral Ministry I. Influential Experiences A. Grandfather B. Reading C. Puritanism D. Calvinism II. Biblical and Theological Foundations A. Salvation – Justification of Faith B.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………...…1 DOCTRINE CONCERNING SCRIPTURE…………….……………………………………..…1 DOCTRINE CONCERNING GOD………………….……………………………………..…….2 DOCTRINE CONCERNING MAN………………………………………………………………3 DOCTRINE CONCERNING SALVATION……………………………………………………..4 DOCTRINE CONCERNING THE CHURCH……………………………………………..…….4 WAY OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE……………………………………………………………….5 FAMILY (AMENDMENT ADDED)………………………..……………………………………5 CONCLUSION……………………………………………………………………………………6 INTRODUCTION The aim of this paper is to compare and contrast The 1963 Baptist Faith and Message (1963 BF&M) and the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message (2000 BF&M). In 2000 Adrian Rogers the president of the Southern Baptist Convention made theological and sociological revisions to the 1963 confession. Despite the similarities and the revisions between the two confessions there are major concerns on topics about the doctrine of God. Many pastor-theologians endeavor on what to improve to the confession which has and will continue to impact the Baptist’s history past, present, and future. The 1963 BF&M confessions being revised are the faith and message that was set forth positive teaching the American Baptist believes.
Hammett, John S. Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches: A Contemporary Ecclesiology. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2005. Kindle Edition. 368 pp. Introduction John Hammett is the Associate Dean of Theological Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he is also a professor of Systematic Theology and where he earned his Doctor of Ministry.
Article Critique Article Critique of “The Believer’s Church” by Jason G. Duesing Article Critique In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements For The Course CHHI 665 Liberty Baptist Theological seminary By Dedra Duty Lynchburg, Virginia Saturday, February 1, 2014 Introduction The article, “The Believer’s Church: A Natural Resource Worth Conserving” by Jason G. Duesing will be summarized and critiqued in this paper. After critiquing the strengths and weaknesses of this article, a conclusion concerning the overall effectiveness of this article will be given. Summary of Article The article by Duesing is about the need for the people of God to “preserve and protect the doctrine of the church.” In the article he begins by comparing the need to preserve the doctrine of believers to the need Roosevelt felt in preserving our nation’s natural resources. Duesing says, “Roosevelt was not concerned with any immediate threat to the existence of the growing nation, but rather the present population’s reckless indifference toward a vital problem that threatened its future existence.” Duesing makes this comparison by saying that the church is also at this state of indifference in allowing doctrine of the believer’s church to be overlooked and not taken as serious. The author gives a brief definition of what the believer’s church is saying, “the resource the Bible gives for serving as a vehicle to protect and deliver the Gospel to future generations.” He continues explaining his
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY History and Philosophy of Worship Capstone Submitted to Dr. Rodney Whaley, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course WRSP 502- LUO BY Cathy Carter December 12, 2014 Contents Introduction 1 What is Worship? 1 Who Do We Worship? 2 When to Worship? 3 Where to Worship? 5 How to Worship?
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Hebrews 6:1-8 Submitted to Dr. Beall in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course Hebrews NSBT 621- B02 by Andrew Tressler October 1st 2014 Table of Contents -2 Passage -3 Introduction -4 Overview of the passage- 5 Hebrew 6:1-3 We can’t be peter pan with our faith 6 Hebrew 6:4-6 Are we beyond repentance? - 9 Hebrews 7-8 Professing Vs. Progression -11 Conclusion- 13 Bibliography -14 Hebrew 6:1-8 NIV 6 Therefore let us move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward to maturity, not laying again the foundation of repentance from acts that lead to death,[a] and of faith in God, 2 instruction about cleansing rites,[b] the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. 3 And God permitting, we will do so. 4 It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, 5 who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age 6 and who have fallen[c] away, to be brought back to repentance.
Erik Castro July 16, 2012 College Admission’s Essay Vanguard Christian Experience Essay 1.Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your persona savior? If so, describe how you came to know Christ and explain your relationship with him and how your church and ministry activities impact your daily life and morality? Yes I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I came to know Christ threw my parents, who are both Christians. My relationship with God continued to grow threw a Christian education from preschool to 8th grade.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY CALVINIST AND ARMINIAN VIEWS OF HEBREWS 2:1-4 A Course Requirement in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Divinity at Liberty Baptist Divinity School Lynchburg, Va. March 10, 2012 Table of Contents Thesis statement 2 Hebrews 12:1-4 2 Ante-Nicene Fathers 3 Tertullian Chrysostom John Calvin 6 Millard Erickson 10 Conclusions 14 Bibliography 18 The purpose of this paper will be to take a look at the historiography of how the church—and its best theologians-- have handled “apostasy” and the phrase “to drift away” within the specific passage of Hebrews 2:1-4. After some theologians have had their ideas discussed on this passage there will be an explanation of the phrase “to drift away” within Arminian and Calvinistic circles. After the review of how the theologians have handled this verse and the phrase “to drift” there will be a comparison of ideas and some final conclusions. Hebrews 12: 1-4 The warning passages refer to those passages in Hebrews that share a stern message from the author to the hearer in regards to how the Christian life should be lived and maintained. They warn the hearer of the consequences of not persevering in the Christian faith.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Marriage, Human Sexuality, and the Family in Christian Thought: “The Gift of Sexuality” Submitted to Dr. A. J. Smith in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course CHHI 510-D01 Survey of the History of Christianity By John M. Ayers December 7, 2014 Contents Introduction 3 View of Sexuality through Christian History 4 Ancient Israel 4 New Testament Attitudes towards Sexuality 5 Selected Church Fathers Views 6 Justin Martyr 6 Clement of Alexandria 7 Tertullian 7 Augustine 8 Biblical Marriage 9 Old Testament 10 New Testament 12 Conclusion 13 Bibliography 15 ii Introduction When thinking of the topic and content for this paper, the lyrics of Salt ‘N Peppa’s song “Let’s Talk about Sex” have kept buzzing through my head. Those words, while seemingly provocative, could be used to describe the historical conversations regarding sexuality throughout the ages of Christendom. Throughout the history of Christianity, there have been talks about all things regarding sexuality including marriage, the act of sexual intercourse, the role of the family with regards to the church, women’s place in the marriage and in the Church, sexual perverseness, divorce, remarriage, and the list could go on and one. History shows us that for the most part sexuality as expressed even in the confines of marriage was not held with high regard in the church. However, this debate as to whether sexuality is good or evil has somewhat come to a head in the 20th and now 21st centuries and our conversations have progressed even further beyond acceptance of sexuality within the confines of marriage but to conversations regarding the definition of marriage and who is allowed to be married.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY The Thorn in Paul’s Flesh Submitted to Dr. William Victor, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the completion of the course NBST 520 B06 – Section Number New Testament Orientation II by Reed Harvey (ID# 24867788) October 4, 2014 Contents Introduction – 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 2 Overview of 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 2 Thesis... 2 The Possible Problems - 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Human Opposition 2 Spiritual Persecution 2 Psychological Anguish 2 Physical Affliction 2 The Proposed Decision – 2 Corinthians 12:8 3 Seek Intervention from God 3 Accept an Unfavorable Situation 3 The Powerful Outcome – 2 Corinthians 12:9, 10 4 The Evidence of God’s Grace 2 The Demonstration of God’s Power 2 Conclusion 6 Bibliography 7 Introduction The Apostle Paul, perhaps the most renown of the Early Church leaders shares information in 2 Corinthians chapters 10-13 to defend his apostolic authority. Midstride in his defense he saunters down a trail in chapter 12 and relates yet another personal experience – “a thorn in the flesh.” Because of the unique nature of the ministry and revelation he received, that he has “a thorn in the flesh” – a counter measure to keep his pride in check. [1] There are several views presented that describe the manifestation of Paul’s thorn in the flesh which shall be explored. Overview of 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Rather than include every verse used in the focal passage, Appendix One contains the text in its entirety from the New International Version and King James Version (KJV) to overview the focal passage. In verses 1 through 5, the Corinthian author relates events in the third person.