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Paradox and passivity : gaps as a rhetorical device in Genesis 22:1-19
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-05)The difficulties of the narrative of Gen 22:1-19 comprises paradox and passivity. These difficulties elicit interpretative issues with the characters of the narrative. The text had been approached using different ... -
The PAROKET motif of the tabernacle and its importance for the atonement : an exegetical-thematic study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-02)This study aims to illuminate the פָּרכֶֹת motif of the tabernacle and its importance for the atonement system. The method chosen for the study is an exegetical-thematic analysis of the פָּרכֶֹת texts of Exodus and ... -
The Pauline concept of new covenant and its ecclesiological implications in light of the expression Diakonus Kaines Diathekes in 2 Corinthians 3:6
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-08)The aim of this dissertation is to highlight the exegetical and ecclesiological implications of the expression minister of the new covenant in 2 Cor 3:6 as the exegetical and linguistic key for the understanding of the ... -
A Phenomenological study of the lived experiences of the Seventh-day Adventist second-generation genocide survivors in Rwanda : towards a strategy of inner healing from generational trauma
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2023-07)Twenty-nine years after the genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda, the Rwandans have made collective efforts to recover and heal from the genocide’s effects. However, many Rwandan survivors are still coping with the ... -
Possible correspondences between church growth principles and nine Chinese churches in Metro Manila
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2008)Several attempts by the Central Luzon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists to increase the number of members at the Manila Chinese SDA Church have not met with success over the years. In contrast, nine Chinese churches ... -
Power in church leadership : training modules for local church leaders in South-Central Luzon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2010-12)Many people especially in the church regard power as evil. But they also realize that proper use of power is one of the most important elements for success in Christian leadership. But power could be misunderstood, ... -
Predestination according to the views of James Arminius and John Wesley
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2010-09)This study employed the historical and theological method of investigation, which is geared to ascertain the predestination views of James Arminius and John Wesley and their similarities and differences toward postulating ... -
A Prejudice reduction model to improve the intergroup relations between Adventist church members and Muslim immigrants in Moscow based on a theology of inclusive relationships of Jews and Gentiles in Romans
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2013-02)Adventists appear to share a common prejudice toward Muslim immigrants. This study seeks to determine factors that influence negative attitudes of the church members toward the immigrants and build a model for ... -
The Principle of articulation in Adventist theology : an evaluation of current interpretations and proposal
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2017-04)The principle of articulation is a basic type of presupposition of human reason that allows the systematization of knowledge in general and of theological knowledge in particular. It is the structuring element in any ... -
A Program development on training junior pastors of East Central Korean Conference on disciple making
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2006-02)This study has two main purposes: (1) to conduct a training program on disciple making for junior pastors of East Central Korean Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and (2) to provide proper suggestions to the conference ... -
A program development on welfare ministry for the aged in Korean Union Conference
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2012-02)The main purpose of the study is to develop a wellorganized welfare ministry program for the aged in Korean Union Conference. To achieve the purpose of this paper, a biblical and contextual study was conducted to establish ... -
A Program to train mentors for literature evangelists in North Philippine Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2021-04)North Philippine Union Conference (NPUC) enlists big numbers of literature evangelist (LE) recruits each year but only a few remain committed and competent. New LEs lose interest and commitment in the literature ministry. ... -
A Proposal for the discipling of new members through the baptismal class in the North Kivu Association in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2007-01)The church growth in the North Kivu Association (NKF,) has been challenged by an increasing rate of dropouts since the mid-1990s. Looking at the statistics of membership covering a period of twenty-four years, this study ... -
Reaching radio listeners in Northeastern Mindanao Mission, Philippines : a case study
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2022-09)God uses radio to spread the Gospel with speed and urgency to the world. Radio crosses many barriers. It penetrates all classes of people. These facts are also true for the radio evangelism in the Northeastern Mindanao ... -
Rebuking the innocent : challenge-riposte exchange in Luke 13:10-17
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2019-11)Many studies have explored the dispute between Jesus and the synagogue ruler over the Sabbath healing of a bent woman in Luke 13:10–17 from form and redaction criticism, feminist/liberationist criticism, compositional ... -
Reconciliation : an integrative theme for mission among the Xaracuu people of New Caledonia
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2017-10)The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) mission in New Caledonia is struggling to reach out to the Xârâcùù people at their level by presenting the Gospel within their frame of reference. Their traumatic colonial past has left ... -
The relational models approach as the basis for forming and maintaining strong families among Seventh-day Adventists in Papua New Guinea
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-02)The families of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDAC) in Papua New Guinea (PNG) have been challenged with a number of issues revolving around social changes in values in traditional PNG communities. These family issues ... -
The Relationship between divine foreknowledge and human salvation : a comparative study between Millard Erickson, Richard Rice, and Norman Gulley
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-01)This study explores the relationship between two main doctrines in Christian theology. The study seeks two establish the relationship between divine foreknowledge and human salvation in the theologies of three ... -
The Resurrection of the wicked : a biblical-theological evaluation of Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant perspectives
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2015-05)This study purposes to evaluate biblically and theologically the various views held by Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestants on the resurrection of the wicked. Chapter 1 focuses on the background of the study ... -
Righteousness by faith and the lifestyle beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church : suggested instructional guide for the North Philippine Union Mission
(Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2002-09)This project focuses on a guide of instruction for the lay leaders in the NPUM to rightly present the fundamental beliefs of SDAs in the context of righteousness by faith. This study shows that although the church members ...