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Miscellaneous
THEOLOGY - Definition of Theology; Theologia; Theology and the Bible; Theological Method; Quotes-Theology;
Books - Theology
God - Quotes - God; Books - God
God's Existence
The Foolishness of Atheism
Innate Knowledge of God
Characteristics of God's Existence
Proofs of God's Existence
The Aloneness of Atheism
Theism or Humanism
Quotes - God's Existence
God's Essence
The Question of Attributes
Classifications of Attributes
God is Spirit
God is Personal
God is Tri-Unity
God is Constant
God is Omnipresent
God is Eternal
God is Omniscient
God is Omnipotent
God is Holy
God is Righteous
God is True
God is Wise
God is Love
Quotes - God's Essence
Names of God
Elohim and Theos
El and the Compounds
YHWH
YHWH and the Compounds
Adonai and Kurios
Ab and Pater
Names (Genesis to Deuteronomy)
Names (Joshua to Song of Solomon)
Names (Isaiah to Malachi)
Names (Matthew to John)
Names (Acts to Revelation)
Quotes - Names of God
Work of Creation
Two Options
Before Creation
Elohim : The Creator
The Act of God
The God of Creation
God and then Creation
In the Beginning
By His Word
Out of Nothing
Possibilities Regarding Matter
Six Days of Creation
Literal or Symbolic Days
Scripture or Science
Spiritual Lessons
A Very Good Creation
The Seventh Day
Instituted by God
Sign of the Sabbath
Sabbath Observance
Jesus and the Sabbath
Teaching of Paul
Eternal Rest
The Purpose of Creation
Quotes - Work of Creation
Books - Work of Creation
Providence
Foundation for Providence
Definition of Sovereignty
God is Sovereign
Knowledge of Sovereignty
Scriptural Support for Sovereignty
Pentateuch
Historical Books
Books of Wisdom
Prophets
Gospels and Acts
Epistles
Sovereignty in First Samuel
All Things
Preservation
Administration
Theistic Determinism
Eschatological Providence
God’s Will
Concepts of God's Will
Providence and Evil
Benefits of Providence
Struggling with Sovereignty
False Conceptions
Response to Sovereignty
The Story of Joseph
Quotes - Providence
Bible - Quotes - Bible; Books - Bible
Revelation
Revelation was Supernatural
Revelation was Verbal
Revelation was Historical
Revelation was Progressive
Revelation was Mysterious
Question of Dictation
Personal or Propositional
Revelation in Scripture
Quotes - Revelation
Truth
Source of Truth
Significance of Truth
Unity of Truth
Autographs and Copies
Question of Inerrancy
Problem Passages
Importance of Interpretation
The Starting Point
Characteristics of Truth
Truth is Consistent
Truth is Unified
Truth is Adequate
Truth is Reasonable
Quotes - Truth
Authority
Understanding Authority
Scope of Authority
Action of Authority
Function of Authority
Quotes-Authority
Spiritual Life
Double Confrontation
Problem of Man
Need of Man
Quotes - Spiritual Life
Man - Quotes - Man; Books - Man
Crown of Creation
Methodology
Created by God
From the Dust
Creature
Image of God
Interpretations of the Image
Nature of the Image
Implications of the Image
The Continuing Image
Status of the Image
Innate Knowledge
Question of Evolution
Approach
Evolutionist versus Theist
Interpretation of Genesis
Observations
Questions
Classification of Man
Man's Religious Life
Nature of Man
Constitution
Crucial Question
Nature of the Soul
Origin of the Soul
Soul and Spirit
Miracle of Matter
An Intricate Unity
Soul Sleep
Problem Passages
Racial Solidarity
Man Original State
The Earth
Lived in Eden
Morally Upright
Intellectually Astute
Created to Work
Mutable
Representative
Dominion Mandate
Source of the Mandate
Form of the Mandate
Purpose of the Mandate
Extent of the Mandate
Ability to Fulfill the Mandate
Difficulty of the Mandate
Benefits of the Mandate
The Coming Dominion
Marriage: Two Become One
Institution of Marriage
Nature of Marriage
Purpose of Marriage
The Wife
The Husband
Children
Principles of Discipline
Christian Marriage
Question of Divorce
Purpose of Man
Display the Image
Know God
Fellowship with God
Love God
Glorify God
Fulfill the Will of God
Sin - Quotes - Sin
Reality of Satan
Creation of Lucifer
Sin in Heaven
Fall from Heaven
Activity in Eden
Ruler of this World
Satan: The Accuser
Satan's Destiny
Titles and Designations
Demons
Existence of Demons
Demonic Activity
Suprenatural Evil
Limitation of Demons
Destiny of the Demons
Demon Possession
Theology of Demons
Demonic Religion
Man's Disobedience
God's Command
Probation
Adam's Rebellion
Pattern of Rebellion
The Speaking Serpent
Confrontation with God
By One Man
Interpretations of Adam's Act
Two Men: Adam and Christ
The Principle of Identification
Death
Reflections on Physical Death
Depravity
Guilt
Shame
Initial Religion
Refused Responsibility
Curses
Universality of Sin
Creation's Groan
Outside Eden
Darkened Image
The Natural Man
Condemnation and Wrath
The Character of Sin
Erroneous Interpretations
The Christian Interpretation
Vocabulary
Sinful State and Sinful Acts
No Fear of God
Hatred of God
Violation of the Law
Elevation of Self
Rejection of Creaturehood
Unbelief
Out of the Heart
No Goodness
Prevasiveness of Sin
Unknown Wickedness
Perverted Thinking
Loss of Freedom
Separation
Slaves to Sin
Incurs Judgment
Facts about Sin
The Problem of Evil
The Problem Stated
The Source of Evil
The Illusive Answer
Views of Man's Will
End and Means
The Significance of Goodness
Caveats of Sovereignty
Miscellaneous
The God of the Bible
Jesus - Quotes - Jesus
Introductory Considerations
The Source Material
Unity of the Text
Relationship of Theology and History
The Historical Christ
Jesus of History or Christ of Faith
Relationship of Old and New Testaments
Purpose of Scripture
Basic Methodology
The Dilemma
Thoughts on the Person and Work of Christ
Overview of Christology
Anticipation of Christ
Protevangelium
Seed of Abraham
Priest like Melchizedek
A Prophet like Moses
Son of David
Predictions of the Prophets
The Jewish Hope
Confirmations of Christ in the Old Testament
Incarnation
Preexistence of Christ
Affirming the Incarnation
The Virgin Birth: The Means of the Incarnation
Significance of the Incarnation
The Deity of Christ
The Humanity of Christ
Hypostatic Union
Early Church Councils
Variant Consideration
The Incomprehensible
Baptism and Temptations
Centuries of Silence
John the Baptist
Messiah Revealed
Baptism of Jesus
Messiah Anointed
Spirit and Fire Baptism
Relationship to the Father
Into the Wilderness
Meaning of the Temptations
Sinlessness of Christ
Life and Teaching
Titles and Designations
Self-Designation
Preaching and Teaching
Call to Repentance
The Kingdom
Announcement of the Kingdom
Terminology of the Kingdom
Misunderstanding by the Nation of Israel
Mystery of the Kingdom
Parables of the Kingdom
Nature of the Kingdom
Establishment of the Kingdom
The Kingdom and Social Action
Concluding Facts Regarding the Kingdom
Salvation Through Suffering
Assertions and Claims
The Miracles of Christ
I Will Build My Church
Rejection of Christ
Christ's Death
The Divine Necessity
Betrayal
The Lord's Supper
Prayer in Gethsemane
Peter's Denial
Trials
Crucifixion
Seven Sayings
The Passion of Christ
The Lamb
Sacrifice
Substitution
The Shedding of Blood
Propitiation
Separation
Ransom for Many
The Extent of the Atonement
Resurrection and Ascension
The Fact of Christ's Resurrection
Act of God
Personal Appearances
Meaning of the Resurrection
Firstborn from the Dead
A Literal Ascension
Meaning of the Ascension
Ministry of Intercession
Second Coming
Promised by Christ
Predicted by the New Testament
Anticipated by Believers
The Return of Christ
Salvation - Quotes - Salvation
Salvation's Necessity
Legacy of Adam
Sin and Sins
Law: Exposing the Sinner
Prophets: Predicting Salvation
Being Lost
Infinite Thirst
Sovereignty in Salvation
Meaning of the Words
Trinity in Salvation
A Process
Ordo Salutis
God's Election
The Order of Decrees
Because of Grace
Work of Salvation
Jesus is the Savior
Atonement
Redemption
The Call of God
Union with Christ
Regeneration
Conversion
Repentance
Faith
Justification
Righteousness
Imputation
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Adoption
No Condemnation
Sanctification
Preservation and Perseverance
Assurance
Spirit's Sealing
Glorification
Hope
Eternal Life
Church - Quotes - Church
History of the Church
Origin of the Church
Anticipations in the Old Testament
Creation of the Church
Sustaining the Church
Rapid Growth
Nature of the Church
Meaning of the Word
The People of God
Visible and Invisible
The Fellowship
Fellowship of Love
Basis for Unity
Illustrations of the Church
Church and Kingdom
Israel and the Church
Church Government
The Headship of Christ
Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets
Leadership of Elders
Service of Deacons
Responsibility of Believers
Discipline
Forms of Church Government
Ordinances
Sacraments or Ordinances or Memorials
Two Ordinances
Principles Related to Baptism
Principles Related to the Lord's Supper
Purpose of the Church
Worship of God
Teaching the Truth
Fellowship with Believers
Mission: Affirmation of Truth
Confidence in the Truth
Proclamation of the Truth
Dependence on the Truth
Question of Methodology
The Question of Evidence
Future - Quotes - Future
Considerations
Eschatological Humility
Foundation for Meaning
Eschatological Options
Apocalyptic Literature
Eschatological Perspective
Christian Hope
The End of the Age
The Last Days
Birth Pains - Beginning of Sorrows
The Great Tribulation
Fact of the Great Tribulation
Description of the Great Tribulation
Interpretations of the Great Tribulation
The Apostasy
The Antichrst
Antichrist Predicted
Character of the Antichrist
Demise of the Antichrist
Titles and Designations
The Restraint or Restrainer
Salvation of Israel
The Blessed Hope
Promise and Prediction
Terminology
Looking and Waiting
Question of Imminency
After the Tribulation
Characteristics of the Second Coming
Signs of His Coming
The Word "Rapture"
The Rapture Question
Personal Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Ten Facts
One Second Coming
The Sequence of End-Time Events
The "Elect" in the Olivet Discourse
What, not When
Harmonization of Scripture
Two Events before the Lord Returns
The Book of Revelation and the Second Coming
The Word "Saints"
Israel and the Church
A Recent Interpretation
Historical Overview
Conclusion
The Day of the Lord
Battle of Armageddon
Purpose of the Second Coming
The Millennium
The Millennial Concept
Three Millennial Views
Testimony of the Fathers
Old Testament Anticipation
Binding of Satan
The First Resurrection
First means First
Rule of Christ
Characteristics of the Millennium
Final Rebellion
Perplexing Questions
The Final Judgment
Brevity of Life
Thoughts on Death
Nature of Death
The Second Resurrection
Affirming the Resurrection
Resurrection of the Body
Reality of Judgment
One Judgment
The Judge
Universal Judgment
Basis for Judgment
Aspects of Punishment
Purpose of Judgment
New Heaven and New Earth
Original Creation
Subjected to Futility
Subjected in Hope
All Things New
The Holy City
The Believer in Eternity
The Presence of God
Beholding the Glory
No Sin
Increasing in Knowledge of the Truth
The Heavenly Assembly
Characteristics of the Eternal State
Worship in Eternity
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HOME
Bibliography
Scriptures - Truth
Site Map - Theology and An Overview
Site Map - Life
Site Map - Exegesis
INTRODUCTION
Purpose
Foundations
Statement of Faith
Personal
Miscellaneous
THEOLOGY - Definition of Theology; Theologia; Theology and the Bible; Theological Method; Quotes-Theology;
Books - Theology
God - Quotes - God; Books - God
God's Existence
The Foolishness of Atheism
Innate Knowledge of God
Characteristics of God's Existence
Proofs of God's Existence
The Aloneness of Atheism
Theism or Humanism
Quotes - God's Existence
God's Essence
The Question of Attributes
Classifications of Attributes
God is Spirit
God is Personal
God is Tri-Unity
God is Constant
God is Omnipresent
God is Eternal
God is Omniscient
God is Omnipotent
God is Holy
God is Righteous
God is True
God is Wise
God is Love
Quotes - God's Essence
Names of God
Elohim and Theos
El and the Compounds
YHWH
YHWH and the Compounds
Adonai and Kurios
Ab and Pater
Names (Genesis to Deuteronomy)
Names (Joshua to Song of Solomon)
Names (Isaiah to Malachi)
Names (Matthew to John)
Names (Acts to Revelation)
Quotes - Names of God
Work of Creation
Two Options
Before Creation
Elohim : The Creator
The Act of God
The God of Creation
God and then Creation
In the Beginning
By His Word
Out of Nothing
Possibilities Regarding Matter
Six Days of Creation
Literal or Symbolic Days
Scripture or Science
Spiritual Lessons
A Very Good Creation
The Seventh Day
Instituted by God
Sign of the Sabbath
Sabbath Observance
Jesus and the Sabbath
Teaching of Paul
Eternal Rest
The Purpose of Creation
Quotes - Work of Creation
Books - Work of Creation
Providence
Foundation for Providence
Definition of Sovereignty
God is Sovereign
Knowledge of Sovereignty
Scriptural Support for Sovereignty
Pentateuch
Historical Books
Books of Wisdom
Prophets
Gospels and Acts
Epistles
Sovereignty in First Samuel
All Things
Preservation
Administration
Theistic Determinism
Eschatological Providence
God’s Will
Concepts of God's Will
Providence and Evil
Benefits of Providence
Struggling with Sovereignty
False Conceptions
Response to Sovereignty
The Story of Joseph
Quotes - Providence
Bible - Quotes - Bible; Books - Bible
Revelation
Revelation was Supernatural
Revelation was Verbal
Revelation was Historical
Revelation was Progressive
Revelation was Mysterious
Question of Dictation
Personal or Propositional
Revelation in Scripture
Quotes - Revelation
Truth
Source of Truth
Significance of Truth
Unity of Truth
Autographs and Copies
Question of Inerrancy
Problem Passages
Importance of Interpretation
The Starting Point
Characteristics of Truth
Truth is Consistent
Truth is Unified
Truth is Adequate
Truth is Reasonable
Quotes - Truth
Authority
Understanding Authority
Scope of Authority
Action of Authority
Function of Authority
Quotes-Authority
Spiritual Life
Double Confrontation
Problem of Man
Need of Man
Quotes - Spiritual Life
Man - Quotes - Man; Books - Man
Crown of Creation
Methodology
Created by God
From the Dust
Creature
Image of God
Interpretations of the Image
Nature of the Image
Implications of the Image
The Continuing Image
Status of the Image
Innate Knowledge
Question of Evolution
Approach
Evolutionist versus Theist
Interpretation of Genesis
Observations
Questions
Classification of Man
Man's Religious Life
Nature of Man
Constitution
Crucial Question
Nature of the Soul
Origin of the Soul
Soul and Spirit
Miracle of Matter
An Intricate Unity
Soul Sleep
Problem Passages
Racial Solidarity
Man Original State
The Earth
Lived in Eden
Morally Upright
Intellectually Astute
Created to Work
Mutable
Representative
Dominion Mandate
Source of the Mandate
Form of the Mandate
Purpose of the Mandate
Extent of the Mandate
Ability to Fulfill the Mandate
Difficulty of the Mandate
Benefits of the Mandate
The Coming Dominion
Marriage: Two Become One
Institution of Marriage
Nature of Marriage
Purpose of Marriage
The Wife
The Husband
Children
Principles of Discipline
Christian Marriage
Question of Divorce
Purpose of Man
Display the Image
Know God
Fellowship with God
Love God
Glorify God
Fulfill the Will of God
Sin - Quotes - Sin
Reality of Satan
Creation of Lucifer
Sin in Heaven
Fall from Heaven
Activity in Eden
Ruler of this World
Satan: The Accuser
Satan's Destiny
Titles and Designations
Demons
Existence of Demons
Demonic Activity
Suprenatural Evil
Limitation of Demons
Destiny of the Demons
Demon Possession
Theology of Demons
Demonic Religion
Man's Disobedience
God's Command
Probation
Adam's Rebellion
Pattern of Rebellion
The Speaking Serpent
Confrontation with God
By One Man
Interpretations of Adam's Act
Two Men: Adam and Christ
The Principle of Identification
Death
Reflections on Physical Death
Depravity
Guilt
Shame
Initial Religion
Refused Responsibility
Curses
Universality of Sin
Creation's Groan
Outside Eden
Darkened Image
The Natural Man
Condemnation and Wrath
The Character of Sin
Erroneous Interpretations
The Christian Interpretation
Vocabulary
Sinful State and Sinful Acts
No Fear of God
Hatred of God
Violation of the Law
Elevation of Self
Rejection of Creaturehood
Unbelief
Out of the Heart
No Goodness
Prevasiveness of Sin
Unknown Wickedness
Perverted Thinking
Loss of Freedom
Separation
Slaves to Sin
Incurs Judgment
Facts about Sin
The Problem of Evil
The Problem Stated
The Source of Evil
The Illusive Answer
Views of Man's Will
End and Means
The Significance of Goodness
Caveats of Sovereignty
Miscellaneous
The God of the Bible
Jesus - Quotes - Jesus
Introductory Considerations
The Source Material
Unity of the Text
Relationship of Theology and History
The Historical Christ
Jesus of History or Christ of Faith
Relationship of Old and New Testaments
Purpose of Scripture
Basic Methodology
The Dilemma
Thoughts on the Person and Work of Christ
Overview of Christology
Anticipation of Christ
Protevangelium
Seed of Abraham
Priest like Melchizedek
A Prophet like Moses
Son of David
Predictions of the Prophets
The Jewish Hope
Confirmations of Christ in the Old Testament
Incarnation
Preexistence of Christ
Affirming the Incarnation
The Virgin Birth: The Means of the Incarnation
Significance of the Incarnation
The Deity of Christ
The Humanity of Christ
Hypostatic Union
Early Church Councils
Variant Consideration
The Incomprehensible
Baptism and Temptations
Centuries of Silence
John the Baptist
Messiah Revealed
Baptism of Jesus
Messiah Anointed
Spirit and Fire Baptism
Relationship to the Father
Into the Wilderness
Meaning of the Temptations
Sinlessness of Christ
Life and Teaching
Titles and Designations
Self-Designation
Preaching and Teaching
Call to Repentance
The Kingdom
Announcement of the Kingdom
Terminology of the Kingdom
Misunderstanding by the Nation of Israel
Mystery of the Kingdom
Parables of the Kingdom
Nature of the Kingdom
Establishment of the Kingdom
The Kingdom and Social Action
Concluding Facts Regarding the Kingdom
Salvation Through Suffering
Assertions and Claims
The Miracles of Christ
I Will Build My Church
Rejection of Christ
Christ's Death
The Divine Necessity
Betrayal
The Lord's Supper
Prayer in Gethsemane
Peter's Denial
Trials
Crucifixion
Seven Sayings
The Passion of Christ
The Lamb
Sacrifice
Substitution
The Shedding of Blood
Propitiation
Separation
Ransom for Many
The Extent of the Atonement
Resurrection and Ascension
The Fact of Christ's Resurrection
Act of God
Personal Appearances
Meaning of the Resurrection
Firstborn from the Dead
A Literal Ascension
Meaning of the Ascension
Ministry of Intercession
Second Coming
Promised by Christ
Predicted by the New Testament
Anticipated by Believers
The Return of Christ
Salvation - Quotes - Salvation
Salvation's Necessity
Legacy of Adam
Sin and Sins
Law: Exposing the Sinner
Prophets: Predicting Salvation
Being Lost
Infinite Thirst
Sovereignty in Salvation
Meaning of the Words
Trinity in Salvation
A Process
Ordo Salutis
God's Election
The Order of Decrees
Because of Grace
Work of Salvation
Jesus is the Savior
Atonement
Redemption
The Call of God
Union with Christ
Regeneration
Conversion
Repentance
Faith
Justification
Righteousness
Imputation
Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Adoption
No Condemnation
Sanctification
Preservation and Perseverance
Assurance
Spirit's Sealing
Glorification
Hope
Eternal Life
Church - Quotes - Church
History of the Church
Origin of the Church
Anticipations in the Old Testament
Creation of the Church
Sustaining the Church
Rapid Growth
Nature of the Church
Meaning of the Word
The People of God
Visible and Invisible
The Fellowship
Fellowship of Love
Basis for Unity
Illustrations of the Church
Church and Kingdom
Israel and the Church
Church Government
The Headship of Christ
Foundation of the Apostles and Prophets
Leadership of Elders
Service of Deacons
Responsibility of Believers
Discipline
Forms of Church Government
Ordinances
Sacraments or Ordinances or Memorials
Two Ordinances
Principles Related to Baptism
Principles Related to the Lord's Supper
Purpose of the Church
Worship of God
Teaching the Truth
Fellowship with Believers
Mission: Affirmation of Truth
Confidence in the Truth
Proclamation of the Truth
Dependence on the Truth
Question of Methodology
The Question of Evidence
Future - Quotes - Future
Considerations
Eschatological Humility
Foundation for Meaning
Eschatological Options
Apocalyptic Literature
Eschatological Perspective
Christian Hope
The End of the Age
The Last Days
Birth Pains - Beginning of Sorrows
The Great Tribulation
Fact of the Great Tribulation
Description of the Great Tribulation
Interpretations of the Great Tribulation
The Apostasy
The Antichrst
Antichrist Predicted
Character of the Antichrist
Demise of the Antichrist
Titles and Designations
The Restraint or Restrainer
Salvation of Israel
The Blessed Hope
Promise and Prediction
Terminology
Looking and Waiting
Question of Imminency
After the Tribulation
Characteristics of the Second Coming
Signs of His Coming
The Word "Rapture"
The Rapture Question
Personal Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Ten Facts
One Second Coming
The Sequence of End-Time Events
The "Elect" in the Olivet Discourse
What, not When
Harmonization of Scripture
Two Events before the Lord Returns
The Book of Revelation and the Second Coming
The Word "Saints"
Israel and the Church
A Recent Interpretation
Historical Overview
Conclusion
The Day of the Lord
Battle of Armageddon
Purpose of the Second Coming
The Millennium
The Millennial Concept
Three Millennial Views
Testimony of the Fathers
Old Testament Anticipation
Binding of Satan
The First Resurrection
First means First
Rule of Christ
Characteristics of the Millennium
Final Rebellion
Perplexing Questions
The Final Judgment
Brevity of Life
Thoughts on Death
Nature of Death
The Second Resurrection
Affirming the Resurrection
Resurrection of the Body
Reality of Judgment
One Judgment
The Judge
Universal Judgment
Basis for Judgment
Aspects of Punishment
Purpose of Judgment
New Heaven and New Earth
Original Creation
Subjected to Futility
Subjected in Hope
All Things New
The Holy City
The Believer in Eternity
The Presence of God
Beholding the Glory
No Sin
Increasing in Knowledge of the Truth
The Heavenly Assembly
Characteristics of the Eternal State
Worship in Eternity
For overview of LIFE, see: Site Map - Life
For overview of EXEGESIS, see : Site Map - Exegesis