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Showing 1 to 9 of 9 for “"Cosmic Conflict"”.
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Persecution and Cosmic Conflict in Galatians
… that persecution in Galatians manifests the cosmic conflict between God and the present evil age. Chapter 1 introduces the reader to the topic of persecution in Galatians and the history of research. Chapter 2 demonstrates that Paul uses the theme of cosmic conflict to place the crisis in …
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The Light Overcomes the Darkness: Cosmic Conflict in the Fourth Gospel
… Fourth Gospel does have a developed theology of cosmic conflict. Furthermore, warfare is evidenced in the Fourth Gospel by the author's portrayal of three primary aspects of the conflict: (1) the agents involved in the battle, both protagonists and antagonists; (2) metaphors the author employs …
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Cosmic Conflict as a Hermeneutical Framework for Mission Theology in the Old Testament
… The second part of the chapter proposes the cosmic conflict as an all-encompassing framework that preserves the unity and continuity of Scripture. It addresses main thematic concerns of previous mission theologies and restores mission's rightful motivation and purpose.</p> <p>Chapter 5 …
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Cosmic conflict and the divine warrior in Paul's letter to the Romans.
… and transform themes related to Israel's divine conflict traditions, most notably in the Johannine Apocalypse, Paul's first letter to the Thessalonians, and the letter to the Ephesians. Yet in spite of the interest in the apocalyptic tenor of Paul's letter to the Romans, along with inquiries into …
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A Theology of Missional Leadership in the Book of Revelation
… leadership through motifs inherent in the cosmic conflict between God and Satan in the book of Revelation, I examine the Apocalypse and compare it with relevant leadership theories. I also look at Revelation in order to arrive at a theology of missional leadership by looking at terminology …
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The 'Apocalyptic' Paul: An Analysis and Critique with Reference to Romans 1-8
… of Rom 1-8, the textual evidence for motifs of cosmic conflict, and the significance of Paul’s personifications of sin, death and flesh. A number of apocalyptic emphases can be defended from those chapters, but the apocalyptic reading is also shown to be hampered by a number of false antitheses …
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From Devout Follower of Muhammad to Committed Disciple of Jesus: Principles and Methods of Transition Phase Discipleship Among Adventist Believers From a Muslim Background in Ethiopia
… new believers on the biblical concept of the cosmic conflict and caring for the persecuted believers to persevere in persecution; and applying biblical principles of transition phase discipleship such as temporary insiderness (where required), taking the required time to prepare the new …
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"You Must Prophesy Again": The Mission of God's People in Revelation 10-14
… In turn, Revelation 12–13 indicates that the cosmic conflict between God and Satan is the theological background underlying the missionary activity of God's end-time people. More particularly, this section of the book shows that mission is accomplished amid severe opposition by Satan and his …
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Major Contextual Dimensions and Dynamic Factors in the Transmission of the Judeo-Christian Religious Heritage According to Selected Writings of Ellen G. White
… heritage takes place in the framework of the cosmic conflict between good and evil. The responsibility for its communication rests upon the believers. Divine and angelical powers, however, are also at work. Their participation is indispensable for the success of the task.</p> <p>2. Personal …