Theology Essay Examples and Topics

He was patient with them even though they neglected his teachings and turned to the worship of idols. He forgave the people of Makkah despite the fact that they had ill-treated him and his companions.

Although Bhagavad Gita seems to support the path of devotion, the scripture's teachings has connections with other pathways that include the path of action, path of knowledge, and the path of denial of connection to [...]

Generally speaking, Prophet Muhammad was a great benefactor of mankind and this discussion will seek to understand the person that he was, especially in light with this age where narrow-mindedness and prejudice has caused the [...]

They were committed in the life of God and this is manifested in the many miracles that they performed during their lifetime.

Mu'tazilah is an Islamic school founded by the Mu'tazilites who affirm that the ideal unity and everlasting nature of God makes possible for the creation of the Quran as it could not be co-everlasting with [...]

The following are some of the things that Jesus was accused of for which I am going to defend him. He was accused of being Christ the Son of God Luke 23:1-3.

The four are dukkha, the origin of dukkha, the cessation of dukkha, and the path to the cessation of suffering. He forsook the luxuries and other benefits associated with life in the palace to join [...]

The literary context of the parable of the prodigal son is an excellent example of the particular choice of the literary form of His lesson.

It was established that the meanings of the second-order were to be found in Qur'an. In contrast with the Ash'arites, the Mu'tazilites refused to approach the verses of the Qur'an in a literal manner.

To begin with, the story of Joseph in the Bible that appears in the book of Genesis starting from the 37th Chapter gives a detailed account of how Joseph spent his youth and explains why [...]

The style of foreshadowing is evident in the short story "The Birthmark". Everything appears perfect in the sight of the creator and people should embrace that to give God all the glory.

The water in the goat skin and the date enabled Ismail and his mother to live comfortably for some time. Since the mother could not wait to see her son die of hunger and thirst, [...]

The afterlife, or the resurrection, is the purpose of most religions. This is the question we ask when we talk of the afterlife and the resurrection.

This has led to the void and disconnect between the overworked man of the cloth and the people he is supposed to lead.

According to the teachings of The Quran, there is no other God other than Allah, the mighty and the highest. God is merciful to man, and as such, man has the obligation of serving God.

Evil is inconsistent with a belief in God because it invalidates the theological argument that God is omnipotent. The argument implies that God's omnipotence is limited, and therefore, He cannot eradicate evil.

Thesis: Though the fall of Satan has been narrated and interpreted in multiple ways, the underlying theme is that Satan is an angel who falls as a result of his envy, pride, and arrogance and [...]

In The Epic of Gilgamesh, gods have unbelievable connection to people: people get a chance to learn something from gods, and gods can easily analyze the nature of people and use their values in for [...]

Islamic traditionalists believe that the closest persons to Muhammad were the first to believe in his revelations and that he was a God chosen prophet.

Prophet Muhammad is believed to be the initiator of the Islamic religion and he is therefore referred to as the messenger as well as the last prophet of God.

Sin, in its essence, is disobedience, that is, the mismatch of the will of man and the will of God, the rebellion of man against God.

In expounding the role of religion in communal education, it is imperative to mention that the advantages of a consistent teaching program in the lessons attached to religion should be appreciated.

It evolved immediately after the American Revolution after a forced break from the Church of England due to the penalty of disloyalty as the clergy of the Church of England were obliged to swear their [...]

Religious tolerance is the acceptance of the concept that everyone has the right to their own views and ought not to be compelled to adhere to the opinions of others.

In the book of Matthew, the parable of the lost ship is presented in a fascinating context. In the book of Luke, the phrase 'losing one of them' is used meaning that the sheep dispersed [...]

One of the major characteristics of the OT prophets was their role as advocates of Mosaic covenant where prophets of Moses regime were to remain committed and possess forth faithfulness to protecting and implementing the [...]

Through the principles, Coleman establishes the main objective of the ministry of Jesus Christ together with the strategy of realizing it. The next section presents the critique of the main ideas, especially the principles of [...]

The Bible introduces King David first during the reign of king Saul and when David was still a young boy looking after the sheep of his father Jesee.

For many people, Jesus Christ is the Son of God, healing and guiding the world on the path of righteousness. He spoke of the necessity of loving and merciful to others and the need to [...]

The figure of Jesus Christ is defining in the study of human salvation because of the Savior's apparent royal and ruling functions in the world.

He sticks to the dialectic method from the beginning to the end of Summa Theologiae. In the same proof, he uses Aristotle's statements in asserting that God is the source of all goodness.

We must obey God and keep His word so that He can continue to be with us, and our future generations. God loves you and He will honour His covenant to you.

The concept of faith, types of faith and the criticism of faith are the key areas explored in this paper. The most common type of faith in the world is the religious faith.

The Shahada talks about the uniqueness of Allah and his prophet Mohammed, Salat is a description of how Muslims worship or pray to Allah, Zakat, refers to the practice of helping the poor members of [...]

The interaction of Muslims with the rest of the world is influenced by their understanding of the interpretations of the Qur'an.

Over time, scholars have examined and evaluated Hadith leading to the creation of a discipline referred to as the science of Hadith. Science of Hadith comprises of numerous sacred principles employed in the assessment of [...]

While in Nishapur, Muslim met with Imam Bukhari and was amazed by his exceptional comprehension of Ahadith and Tradition that he attached himself to him until he passed on.

The doctrine of God is complex and central to the tenets of the Christian Church. One of the crucial aspects to reflect on within the study of this subject is the existence of the Lord, [...]

Although Ruth is not an Israelite, her perseverance and persistence eventually, get her a place in the genealogy of Jesus. He shows a lot of kindness to Ruth and is very appreciative of her service [...]

Traditional form of cosmological argument The argument presented by the cosmological perspective on the existence of God is based on the premise of an uncaused cause which explains the existence of a supreme and unconditioned [...]

In the case of this study, ultimate reality is defined within the religious connotations which describe it as a thought of achieving harmony in the Devine.

This system of beliefs and practices is indispensible for the identity of a person and his or her sense of belonging to the group.

Proponents of the theory of ransom claimed that the primary aspects of Christ's atonement was his ransoming of souls of the souls of human beings from the devil who was controlling them at the time [...]

To the extent of questioning the incarnation of Jesus Christ, I become skeptical in basing my belief on the knowledge of this world.

As we live in today's materialistic world it is important for the elect to stay focused on Jesus Christ and obey His commands.

The phrase 'for us men and for our salvation' is in the first line of the Nicene Creed. The authors of the creed derived the phrase from the teachings in the New Testament.

Many Christians find it hard to explain the problem of evil as it does not seem to correspond to the will of God.

This mission statement affirms the organization's commitment to a Christian perspective by stating that its activities are driven by a love for God and the spreading of God's word as found in the Bible.

Comparing the teachings of Jesus and the teachings of Paul as presented in different books of the bible, this paper asserts that Paul not only knew of the person of Jesus but was also adequately [...]

According to the book of genesis 1:28, after creating a man and a woman, God bestowed them with blessings and told them to "...be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and [...]

While it may be true that there are cultural traditions that have passed the test of time, such as in the case of the Igorot tribe within the Philippines, the fact remains that the "traditional" [...]

However, Moses' mother, Jochebed, desperate to save the life of his son, floated him in a basket in the Nile, and he ended up being adopted into the Egyptian royal family. Here, he looked after [...]

However, it is important to defend faith by first beginning to understand the fact of the existence of the world as a way of proving existence of God.

Young earth creationism is a variant of creationism characterized by the concept of an early age of the Earth and the universe, consistent with the literal interpretation of the Old Testament, including the words of [...]

In the baptism of Christ, the appearance of the Triune God took place: the baptism of the Son, the voice of the Father, the descent of the Spirit.

Since the Higgs field contributes to the interaction of the particles, the theory posits that the smallest field of excitation, called the Higgs boson, is responsible for the creation of the matter in the Higgs [...]

This study will connect the atonement of Jesus Christ and attitudes towards forgiveness through the revision of the current church, Love and God's commandment to forgive.

God created man and woman in the Garden of Eden and charged them both with the duty of multiplying and subduing the earth and also having dominion over everything that moves on it.

The basis of the doctrine of justification by faith is the doctrine of grace as undeserved favor of God to fallen humanity.

For instance, African Christology is a branch of Christology specific to African nations and their perceptions of the works and person of Christ and Christianity in general.

Augustine to recall of his memories from the past in order to recognize the rottenness of his past life once again and to love the God.

The Quran is the main book of reference to Allah and his teachings among the Muslims. In order to understand the uniqueness and inimitability of the Quran, one must understand the scripture as a piece [...]

Therefore, various Hindu translations have defined dharma as "that which sustains or upholds the right or positive order of the world, a person, the family, society, nation and the entire world". In the texts, Dharma [...]

In the third Noble Truth, the Buddha identified a cure to the problem and in the fourth Noble Truth, he identified the prescription to end suffering.

Pauline theology relates to the beliefs of the apostle Paul about God, and the world, that he expressed in his letters in the New Testament and his thoughts recorded in the Book of Acts.

Each of the five pillars of Islam serves a different purpose that strengthens the beliefs of the Muslims. The Shahada is expressed through the Tawhid prayer, "no god but God", asserting the unity of God [...]

In the Scripture, the very inception of the church as an institution of believers' unity is described, which implies the importance of referencing the Holy Bible in an attempt to reevaluate the leadership and structural [...]

Love for God is expressed in the fulfillment of His commandments. It is especially important if the speech concerns a conversation with people of a different cultural background0.

One of the angles I have never considered before is that the purpose of the rules established by God in the Bible was to remind people that they, by their nature, will never be able [...]

The prophets of the Bible pointed out, and as what the Jews also believed, the destruction of Jerusalem, the Temple in particular, and the places surrounding it was the foretold end of the world.

The view suggests that the blood and the body of Jesus Christ are symbolized by the elements present during the Lord's Supper.

The difference between spiritual gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit is that the former are given to edify the body of Christ and the later to edify an individual.

When reading the chapter, the most important aspect that came out is the need to offer thanks and appreciate other people who have done something good to use; on the other hand, the chapter reinforces [...]

One of the factors that have continued to favor sharia law in the modern society is the rapid exchange of cultures.

It is imperative to note that the Qur'an continues to inspire the lives of many Muslims. The biggest factor however is that the Qur'an is a book full of ayets and quotes that make those [...]

He was always to ready to lend a hand and carter for the needs of the less fortunate people in the society.

Biblical Foundation God the Father is the one who is generally recognized in the Bible as the creator and the ruler of the earth.

Methodism is one of the currents of Protestantism that originated in the 18th century within the Anglican Church, the founder of which is John Wesley.

The paper explains the conversion of Paul from Saul and his new life as a convert and witness of Christ, the oppositions he encountered, his response to them, and lessons that learned from the same.

Additionally, the paper will discuss secular theology and the relation it has with the philosophy of Bonhoeffer. Finally, the paper will discuss the validity of the views on God as presented in process theology and [...]

The Scriptures tend to take up a most important part in God's dealing with human beings, and it is, therefore, not surprising to learn that more often than not, people have replaced the role of [...]

In his first preaching known to the Muslims, he insisted on the oneness of God the Creator and noted that humans are fully supposed to submit to His perfect will, as it is pleasing to [...]

There is the baptism of John meant for the Jews, Christian water baptism, the baptism of Jesus in suffering, the baptism of the holy spirit and the baptism of Jesus by fire.

This is well elaborated in the bible as an explanation of the reward to the righteous and the justices that will be accorded to the evil.

Life is permanent but death is the transition of a human soul to either one of the six Buddhist realms. The purpose of this paper is to explain the concept of death from the Buddhist [...]

The use of the Pastoral Theology as Attention demonstrates how the situation may be addressed and analysed for efficient response in the future, The voices in the conversation belong to Mack, the Chaplain, and the [...]

Although dichotomy can be argued with the dualism of physical body and human soul and spirit, which some may call consciousness, spirit, and soul are separate in their nature.

The survey has also allowed me to learn that God is love as depicted in the Bible. The theme of the new convent is one of the concepts that I have primarily analyzed in NT.

Based on the doctrines that are presented by the modern church community, the understanding of the mysteries of faith comes through studying the science of God and the ideas that are considered in the Scripture.

God's forgiveness to people is one of the key themes in the Old Testament, and it is central to the New Testament.

For the 21st century church, it is especially important to identify itself in the context of exile that is a resource of renovation, as stated by Beach.

The Buddha is in the Dhamma. The Dhamma is in the Buddha.

The marriage between philosophy and theology led to the birth of philosophical theology. Notable to mention is that, the theory of atonement was used both in philosophy and theology doctrines.

However, people have a limited understanding of the role of suffering in life and this makes it possible for them to believe that there is no god.

Because of Gods preferential treatment of Abraham, he learnt of the impending destruction of Sodom and Gommorrah, and had opportunity to plead with God on behalf of the two cities. It was at Haran that [...]

The bible, which is the religious reference book for Christians, presents the beginning of their faith and the birth of the religion.

The history of Jewish community shows that, Judaism began in the Middle East and later spread to other parts of the world.

Apart from secondary data, more information was also obtained from primary sources for instance, through interviews with some of the old people of the Buddhism society, who had information about who the person was and [...]

The only thing that remains generally and undoubtedly acceptable is that there is inevitable death and that it is appropriate to prepare for it.

Chapters 1-12 from John Frame's Systematic Theology provide the background for understanding the idea of theology in general and systematic theology in particular and present the information on the basic definitions, the Biblical Story, and [...]

Hadith[1] is one of the main concepts in contemporary Islam; this term is used to describe a saying, action, or an argument that can be attributed to the prophet Muhammad.

Isaiah's book of prophecy is one of the most important because it condemns the Jews for disloyalty to the God of the fathers.

Thus, in the Bible, the theological themes of love and creation are revealed through the four main plot phases of creation: fall, redemption, and new creation.

The study of religion is closely related to the understanding of such a term as theology. Further, I studied this issue in more detail and realized that theology studies the nature of the emergence of [...]

Fesko concludes by demonstrating the relationship between the Covenant of Redemption and the Ordo Salutis, making the case that it serves as the cornerstone for comprehending the orderly progression of God's restorative activity in the [...]

Through the concept of race Quijano, therefore, tries to define the basis of the conquest of the Americans to the present and how race has played a significant role in ensuring that a long-standing pattern [...]

The Latino Christians felt the need to create Latino Theology due to the increasing number of American Latino theologists working in universities.

In summary, progressive creationism is the belief that God acts through the laws of nature, with the process of evolution being initiated and directed by the Divine.

I would choose to treat Mary's niece with kindness and understanding, but even so, I would have to explain to her that while Mary would be saved, her niece had committed a great sin in [...]

The methods of medicine are based on theological beliefs such as hospitality, the impossibility of healing the body without the soul, and medicine as a divine gift as life and the human body.

According to the definition of Etzel and Small, the study of historical theology focuses on the creation of doctrines over time and God's acts, as shown in the history of the Christian church.

Relying on the study of Dynamics of Faith, Paul Tillich would analyze the "dynamics of faith" present in The Plague's Fr.

The Bible presents a variety of representations of salvation that will rescue a person's soul from the grip of original sin and give him access to the divine realm.

Herbert McCabe's essay provides a vivid description of James Cone's view and approaches to the theological problem of evil through The Cross and Lynching tree.

People under the authority of the Christian God and Christ have the right and obligation to "exercise His spiritual authority on earth to ensure His will is done".

Numerous faiths use tales, rituals, practices, and holy narratives to describe the purpose of existence or the genesis of life and the world. Spirituality is the unique connection with the Creator of a particular interpretation.

According to Milne, Bonaventure, perceives the agent intellect as a divine being that is in charge of abstraction and derivation of notions from the sensory information that is communicated to the mind.

This paper will examine Bonaventure's attitude to such issues as the nature of the soul and the enlightenment of the intellect.

The recent history of mankind presents a new field for testing evolution and the creation of a young Earth against each other.

For example, in response to the courage that the woman with the flow of blood demonstrated, Jesus said that the faith she had made her whole.