Written by Lesallan – November 7, 2023 The Biblical View of the Church The church’s role in the New Testament, particularly in the Pauline epistles, is an extensively studied theme. The Greek term “ekklesia,” which means “called out ones” (Strong, 1890), refers to the community of believers united by their Read more…
Written by Lesallan – November 7, 2023 Generational Views of the Church – Gen Z According to a study by Esqueda (2018), Gen Z is less religious than older generations. They are skeptical of religious institutions and authority figures but remain curious about spirituality and faith. Additionally, they value personal Read more…
The topic for today’s general audience is the centrality of Christ in our lives. This week’s devotional topic is all about the importance of Jesus in our lives and in the church. He is like the captain of a team, leading and guiding His people by giving them life, direction, Read more…
Lesallan October 30, 2023 For Those Who Have Found and Then Lost Jesus The concept of finding and losing Jesus can be interpreted differently depending on the context. Here are a couple of interpretations based on Biblical teachings: First, Finding Jesus through Faith: The core message of the Christian faith Read more…
Written by Lesallan Bostron – October 30, 2023 The One World Society Concept The one-world society is a concept that has been debated for a long time. Some people believe that it is the ultimate goal of humanity, to unite under a common vision and values. Others fear that it Read more…
Doctrine of Eschatology – Realized Millennial Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University THE4050 Investigating Christian Theology II (ONLF23) Professor Jeremy Kamer October 30, 2023 Doctrine of Eschatology – Realized Millennial This paper is written on the realized millennial view of eschatology, also known as amillennialism. This doctrinal view holds that the Read more…
Eschatology Case Study – What Jesus Said About Salvation? Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University THE4050 Investigating Christian Theology II (ONLF23) Professor Jeremy Kamer October 26, 2023 Eschatology Case Study – What Jesus Said About Salvation? Here is my situation. I am in a conversation with someone who grew up in Read more…
End of History – The Revealed Truth Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University THE4050 Investigating Christian Theology II (ONLF23) Professor Jeremy Kamer October 25, 2023 End of History – The Revealed Truth In Classic Christianity by Oden (2009), a significant emphasis is placed on the eschatological hope of the Christian faith. Read more…
The world is changing rapidly and unpredictably. The fighting and unrest in Israel are foremost on many of our minds. The COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, the rise of authoritarianism, the decline of democracy, the threat of nuclear war, the emergence of new technologies, the fragmentation of identities, the polarization Read more…
Devotional – Hope and Assurance Written By Lesallan Ohio Christian University THE4050 Investigating Christian Theology (ONLF23) Professor Jeremy Kamer October 24, 2023 Devotional – Hope and Assurance Romans 8:22-25, 37-39 (ESV) gives us hope and assurance in times of hardship and suffering. It tells us that the whole creation, including Read more…