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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"Philippians"”.
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"Live as Worthy Citizens": The πολιτεύομαι Metaphor in Philippians
… conceptual metaphor in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, and therefore, this metaphor frames and structures Paul’s ethical discourse. When Paul employs this powerful metaphor to describe the Christian life, he brings to the foreground a conceptual template, which Paul ties to an ideal …
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Humiliation and exaltation: Intertextuality and the influence of Daniel 4 on Philippians 2:6-11
… story of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4 lies behind Philippians 2:6-11 as its primary background and literary framework. Chapter 1 provides a brief survey of the debate concerning the background of Philippians 2:6-11 in recent NT scholarship, and articulates the proposed thesis and method. Chapter 2 …
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Conformity to Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Analysis of Paul's Perspective on Humiliation and Exaltation in Philippians 2:5-11
… thesis. First, Paul is presenting a parallel in Philippians 3:7-11 from his own life by echoing back to Christ’s life and ministry in Philippians 2:5-11. Second, the theme of conformity to Christ is foremost in Paul’s mind as he contemplates on Christ’s humiliation and exaltation. Third, it is …
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The person of Paul: A study in the apostle's ethical appeal
… writing. This thesis uses Paul’s letter to the Philippians as a test case for the study of Paul’s appeal through ethos. The guiding body of theory for the study (Chapter 2) is classic rhetoric, especially as developed by Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, and the Rhetorica ad Herrenium. The results …
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The High Cost of Leadership: Equipping Leaders for Loss
… In this chapter, I begin looking at the book of Philippians and what the apostle Paul taught his most beloved church and their leaders about loss in ministry. Here one learns that loss is life for the leader, that one must chose to lose the right things and not the wrong ones, that loss begins as …
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Chronotopic contextualization : a method for explicating the analogy of action between scripture writing and contemporary proclamation.
… for exegesis by analyzing Psalm 39:1-14, Philippians 2:6-11, and Revelation 12:1-17a on the various levels of the exegetical cross-section: the textual, Sitz im Leben, and ideological chronotopes. Chapter five provides an example of chronotopic contextualization in preaching by …
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Developing a Program of Scripture Memorization for Youth at Eubank Baptist Church in Eubank, Kentucky
… to practice intentional memorization of Philippians 1. Chapter 1 describes the project’s context, rationale, purpose, goals, research methodology, and limitations. Chapter 2 demonstrates that the Bible teaches Bible memorization as a vital spiritual discipline. Chapter 3 uses …
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Training Lay Leaders at Community of Life Baptist Church in the Fundamentals of a Plural Pastoral Leadership
… 27, Acts 4:32-37, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:17-35, Philippians 1:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:17, Titus 1:5, Hebrews 13:17, James 5:14, and 1 Peter 5:1-4. Chapter 3 presents the biblical philosophy of a plural pastoral leadership, which involves the requirements and responsibilities of …
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The Mind of Christ: The Intellectual Virtue of φρόνησις in Paul's Letters
… practical wisdom. In 1 Thessalonians and Philippians, Paul calls believers to φρόνησις by holding up moral exemplars for them to imitate. By doing so, Christians in the churches can learn to practice φρόνησις.
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Teaching Biblical Meditation at Mount Washington Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio
… 77, Psalm 119, Proverbs 6:6-8, Luke 12:24-28, Philippians 4:7-9, and Colossians 3:1-17. Chapter 3 explains the church’s historical understanding and instruction of the practice of meditation by briefly analyzing Patristic, Medieval, Reformation, and Modern era thought on the subject. The …
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Strategically Increasing Inter-Generational Partnership at Ivy Creek Baptist Church in Buford, Georgia
… series surveys, expository sermon series through Philippians, and the development of volunteer/participant ministry opportunities. Chapter 5 presents an evaluation of the project, to include an evaluation of the project's goals. This chapter also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the …
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Equipping Members of Kingsboro Baptist Church in Kingsboro, Prince Edward Island, to Counsel One Another Biblically Through Fear and Anxiety
… call for believers to depend on God in prayer in Philippians 4:5-7, and the commission for believers to care for one another amid fear and anxiety in 2 Corinthians 1:3-11. Chapter 3 demonstrates that biblical counseling uniquely addresses fear and anxiety by targeting the heart, as expressed in …
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The Beauty that Forms: Developing a Small Group Course on the Value of Timeless Beauty at Oaks Chapel Bible Church in Double Oak, Texas
… in Genesis, the Psalms, Revelations, and Philippians, the scriptures show how beauty is authored by God, a constant presence in all creation, is objectively defined by God, and is an integral aspect of sanctification and formation. Chapter 3 focuses on the power and purposes of beauty. …
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A Seal of Faith: Rereading Paul on Circumcision, Torah, and the Gentiles
… as found in Romans as well as in Galatians, Philippians, and 1 Corinthians, were not to the rite <em>per se</em> but rather to the notion that circumcision was necessary for entering the Abrahamic covenant, "becoming a Jew," justification, salvation, spiritual transformation, protection or …
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Implementing a Program of Mentor Based Personal Evangelism Training at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky
… Timothy, and in the Apostle Paul's command in Philippians 3:17. Chapter 3 surveys the field of mentoring and presents a model for Christian mentoring relationships. This chapter also examines and evaluates three popular mentor based evangelism training programs. Chapter 4 explains the creation …
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Utilizing Personal and Corporate Spiritual Disciplines to Foster Emotional Health at West Hickory Baptist Church, Hickory, North Carolina
… project curriculum: Psalm 1 (Bible meditation), Philippians 4:1-7 (prayer), Psalm 40 (worship), and 2 Corinthians 8:1-6 (giving). Chapter 3 considers evangelical approaches to the spiritual disciplines and emotional health. After defining the key terms of “evangelical,” “spiritual disciplines,” …
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Launching a Strategic Missional Partnership between Park Place Baptist Church, Pearl, Mississippi, and Nuevo Pacto Baptist Church, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
… 28:19-20, Luke 5:1-11, 2 Timothy 2:2, and Philippians 4:14-20. Chapter 3 provides a thorough explanation of the concept of short-term mission trips. The intent is to provide evidence as to whether or not short-term mission trips are beneficial to those hosting teams. Chapter 4 contains the …
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