Subject Based Essays

Welcome to the essay page, this contains a series of papers on Christian topics.

Note that there are separate sections for essays regarding The Bible, Homiletics (preaching) and Missions.

The Christian Life

Teaching of the Holy Spirit An essay looking at the teaching ministry of the Holy Spirit as it applies today.
Studying the Word A plea for Christians in general and leaders in particular to devote more effort to diligent study of the Word of God complete with scriptural mandate.
Spiritual Gifts This essay describes the spiritual gifts as shown in the Bible; what was available then, what is available now and how it maps into modern church life.
The Gift of Administration A discussion of the so-called Gift of Administration and particularly as it relates to the application of modern business practices within the church.
Servant Leadership A look at the role of leadership within the church and particularly the need for a service centered rather than power centric view of Christian leadership.
The Prophets Day Job A paper asking what the role of the prophet was in Old Testament times and what it should be today.
False Religion A look at the development and affect of false religion within the Jewish culture from the institution of the Mosaic covenant to the time of the captivity in Babylon.
Predestination and Election A look at the topics of predestination and election attempting to take strictly Biblical and even handed viewpoint.
The Mode of Baptism An analysis of the 'biblical' justification for non-immersion baptism. This discussion is more focused upon the biblical interpretation of the passages upon baptism rather than baptism itself.
The Sabbath Today An essay asking if the Christian believer is compelled to celebrate the Sabbath today.

The Godhead

The Light of the World A look at the meaning of Jesus Christ being the 'Light of the World'. Written as part of a course on hermeneutics so it investigates the allegorical nature of the symbolism as well as the science behind the claim.
The Godhead A definition of Christ, God and Holy Spirit from a sola scriptura (Bible Only) perspective applying straightforward hermeneutic principles.
The Extent of the Love of God An essay discussing just how far the love of God will go; and pointing out that there is such a thing as a last chance. It uses the example of Esau whom God eventually hated.
The God of this World This essay discusses the 'God of this World'; and asks how Satan was able to offer the kingdoms of this world to the Son of God.
Epistemology, Ontology, Esthetics and Ethics A look at the what, who and how and why of our appreciation of God.

Prophecy & Eschatology (End Times)

Zechariah's Shepherds A detailed study of the shepherds of Zechariah from chapters 10,11 and 13.
Eschatological Position A brief overview of and explanation of the eschatological position of this site (which is pre-millennial, pre-tribulation).
Dispensations This is really an apologetic for, and I hope simplification of, dispensation theory. It really just aims to show that God works with man differently at different stages in history.
The Tribulation a detailed discussion of the tribulation. I am pre-tribulationist although the aim of this essay is to describe some of the events in and around the tribulation. Topics covered include the rapture, the wrath of God, the elders and the beast and his cohorts.
The Millennium a detailed discussion of the millennium. Whilst I have a pre-millennialist viewpoint I attempt to show what the millennium will actually be like, rather than simply when it is. There is a fair amount of detail on the meaning of 1000 years and I also try to show why the millennium happens.