Category: Academic Research

The mystery of the relationship between God’s predestination, election, and free will has stirred the minds of Christians for centuries. The ambiguity of the conclusions reached by theologians who study these questions in Scripture is confusing. Who is right? Calvinists who uphold the doctrine of double definition in advance and reject freedom of choice? Or… Continue reading Calvinism or Arminianism?

Christianity isn’t a religion, it’s a relationship!” We often hear this when someone’s trying to set Christianity apart from “religion.” Is it accurate? Is this the characteristic that makes Christianity unique? And if not, what does? Based on our description of religion from chapter 1, Christianity clearly fits the definition. It is an organized system… Continue reading Christianity: What Sets It Apart?

Ask most people if they know what religion is and they will say yes. Ask them to define it, though, and you’re likely to get blank stares and some mumbles. While we usually recognize religion when we see it, definitions are more challenging. Most people assume it has something to do with God, or gods,… Continue reading What Is Religion?

by Thomas Luke | Instructor of Theological Studies at Genesis University Introduction In this research, I will dialog about the role of the pastor and the pastoral office as it aligns with scripture.  I will also address the qualifications, attributes and disciplines that make one a healthy and affective pastor.    I will also identify the different… Continue reading Role of the Pastoral Office

Introduction In my opinion this is one of the most important areas that players need to address first but it is often overlooked not only in the context of soccer but in life as well. Some of the most talented players that I have had the pleasure of working with never experience their full potential,… Continue reading What is Growth Mindsets?

by Thomas Luke | Instructor of Theological Studies at Genesis University Vital Chapters of the Old Testament:  BOOK AND CHAPTER             CONTENT SUMMARY   Genesis 1 God created the heaven, the earth, plants, animals and man in six days.   Genesis 2   God blessed the seventh day; man created from dust. Woman created from Adam’s… Continue reading Vital Chapters of the Old Testament

by Thomas Luke | Instructor of Theological Studies at Genesis University Brief Description of Old Testament Bible Characters: Adam (2:20; 3:17, 21; 4:25; 5:5) of the ground or taken out of the red earth. The first human son of God (Luke 3:38), and God’s masterpiece and crowning work of creation. Eve (3:20) First woman created by… Continue reading Old Testament Bible Characters

by Thomas Luke | Instructor of Theological Studies at Genesis University The following are notes that correspond with the slides in the Geography of the Bible presentation. Below each slide one will find the notes corresponding with each slide. This is the opening slide of the presentation. During this slide, the presenter should introduce themselves, and… Continue reading Geography of the Bible

Defend the weak and the fatherless;  uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. – Psalm 82:3 (NIV) by Thomas Luke | Instructor of Theological Studies at Genesis University Introduction According to leading research, the country of Cambodia is at the top list of countries where pedophiles prey on young children. Ignoring the suffering of… Continue reading Missions: Restoring Child Victims of Human Sex-Trafficking in Cambodia

by Thomas Luke | Instructor of Theological Studies at Genesis University Once Saved Always Saved For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will. – Ephesians… Continue reading Doctrine of Eternal Assurance