Theology Essay Examples

Natural theology is about arriving at truths in nature regarding the existence of a supreme being through reason alone (Engen, 1997). This is in contrast with revealed theology, where truths are revealed through divine revelation. As one may notice, truths using natural theology are readily acceptable to human reason. This is due to the fact…

Once I looked up the definition of my name. It said “Who is like god”, and it is also the fem. version of Michael. When I was born my name wasn‘t as simple as Michelle. it was Michelle-Leann and later changed to Michelle because when I was younger I hated being called by such a…

David N. Entwistle explores the significance of integrating psychology and Christianity in his book “Integrative Approaches to Psychology and Christianity.” He addresses worldview issues, philosophical foundations, and models of integration, acknowledging the challenges involved. Alongside secular jobs such as psychologists or counselors, there are ministry jobs available. Entwistle argues that individuals possess distinct abilities given…

Biblical archaeology has been founding confirming and pointing to the existence of Melchizedek, King of Salem. Melchizedek was a high priest to whom Abraham would return a tithe of all his increase Genesis 14:18-20 where “Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most High God. And…

This is a critique of the journal article, “Liberation Theology as a Double Polarity”,[i] in which the author advances the question: is “Liberation Theology – Marxist or Christian? [ii] This critique will attempt to adjudicate the authors position of a lack of relative ascendancy of either perception for liberation theology within the continuum of Marxism…

Introduction             It is axiomatic for people to take human suffering as a case against the faith which they profess. Arno Schmidt’s novel Leviathan for instance captures with remarkable succinctness – as well as with exceptional graphicness – this classic conundrum. A telling example is what this quote provides:     And one of the children…

            For centuries, humanity has failed to comprehend or explain the reason behind suffering.  While religious systems offer an alternative perspective on why people have to suffer, no body, system, ideology, or philosophy has come up with an objective explanation on the concept of suffering.  Even the church’s most trusted book, the Bible, offers varying…

The study of Christology includes various interesting topics, one of which is kenotic theology. The term “kenotic” comes from the Greek word “kenoo,” meaning “to empty.” According to Richard Muller, kenotic Christology refers to Christ’s act of self-emptying, where he gave up his divine form to become a servant while fulfilling his mediatorial role as…

The letter of Philemon was written by Paul the apostle along with Timothy. Paulwas definitely the author and nothing needs to confirm that. The “externaltestimony is unimpeachable.” (Smith, p.510) The letter was written to Philemonon behalf of Onesimus. Philemon lived in Colosse and we know this becauseOnesimus was also Colossian which is confirmed in Colossians…

INTRODUCTION Once, a long time ago when the majority of men were still misogynists and women didn’t have the right to vote, sex was a serious discussion and a deed purely done by married men and women. Nowadays even seven year old kids know and do it. Premarital sex or a sexual relationship with the…