Written by Lesallan – November 15, 2023 Ohio Christian University Reflecting On The Spiritual Journey Devotional As I reflect on the message conveyed in John 3:27-30 (NIV), I have gleaned valuable insights on how I can follow the footsteps of John the Baptist and emulate his example of humility and Read more…
Written By Lesallan – November 15, 2023 Attributes of a Godly Leader According to 1 Timothy 3:1-13 (NIV), there are three crucial attributes I have selected that I believe a local church pastor or small group leader should possess: the capability to instruct, exhibit hospitality, and maintain self-discipline. These traits Read more…
Written by Lesallan – November 14, 2023 Servant Leadership – Serving Others Lesallan Bostron Ohio Christian University MIN3150 Ministry Leadership (ONLF23) Dr. Steven Gerig November 14, 2023 Servant Leadership – Serving Others First, let me say that Servant-leader is a term that describes a person who leads by serving others, Read more…
Written by Lesallan – November 9, 2023 I completely agree with the interpretation of the Pauline text: “And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues” from 1 Read more…
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…
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…
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…