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Theological Papers
The four links below present my Doctoral Dissertation at Grace School of Theology. Because of my long association with Emmanuel Baptist Church in Starkville, Mississippi, I wanted to evaluate the effectiveness of a consistent Free Grace ministry. I believe the study negates the charge that Free Grace Theology leads to moral laxity, false assurance, and uncommitted Christian lives. Soteriology, repentance, eternal security, eternal rewards, and eschatology are examined from a Free Grace perspective and compared to Reformed and Arminian theologies.
A Case Study and Evaluation of Adult and Youth Discipleship in a Free Grace Ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church- Part 1
Introduction and Chapter 1.
A Case Study and Evaluation of Adult and Youth Discipleship in a Free Grace Ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church- Part 2
Chapter 2 and Chapter 3.
A Case Study and Evaluation of Adult and Youth Discipleship in a Free Grace Ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church- Part 3
Chapter 4 and Appendix 1.
A Case Study and Evaluation of Adult and Youth Discipleship in a Free Grace Ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church- Part 4
Appendix 2 and Bibliography.
Progressive Covenantalism
Progressive Covenantalism is a fairly recent term that describes a theological system that has moved away from traditional Covenant Theology. This paper presents an overview of Covenant and Dispensational Theology and how Progressive Covenantalism understands the key issues between the systems.
The Implications of the Ordo Salutis on Free Grace Theology
The “ordo salutis” is a Latan phrase meaning ‘order of salvation.’ This refers to either the temporal or logical sequence in which the various elements of salvation are imparted to the believer. This paper explores the Reformed, Arminian, and Free Grace understanding of the ordo salutis.
An Evaluation of Christian Camp in Free Grace Youth Ministry
This paper looks at Christian camp ministry and its effectiveness in the lives of young people. The Free Grace model of Ikthoos Camp is presented and evaluated.
Whom the Lord Loves He Disciplines
Discipline in Scripture can be viewed from two perspectives. Both are based in God’s love for us as His children. We are disciplined as sons when we have un-confessed sin in our lives and we are also disciplined as sons for the purpose of becoming more Christ like.
The Names of God
God revels Himself to us through His names. We can call upon His name for deliverance in every situation of life. I hope this will be an encouragement to you as you call on Jehovah-rapha – “The Lord that heals”
Ephesians 2:8 - Is Faith the Gift of God?
The nature of faith is an important part of the soteriological process. Some teach that salvation is totally from God and that even the faith a person must exercise in order to be saved comes from God. Others, who also hold that salvation is a free gift, see faith as being personal. In other words, believing is the role of the individual in securing the gift of salvation.