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An Analysis of Romans 14:5-6 via the New Perspective on Paul Tertiary-Lifelong"The Apostle Paul has often been held responsible for transforming the teachings of Jesus the Jew into an anti-Semitic religion of hate. The recent emphasis on Paul’s essential Jewishness and his positive attitude to the Law has given a more historically... -
Back to Creation - Toward a Consistent Adventist Creation--Fall--Re-Creation Hermeneutic TertiaryThis paper provides theological reflections on basic principles of biblical hermeneutics applied to the ordination of women. -
Biblical Hermeneutics and Headship in First Corinthians TertiaryThis paper is focused on the headship passages in 1 Cor 11 and 14 in the light of the “Methods of Bible Study” document, which has been taken as the fundamental exposition of Seventh-day Adventist hermeneutical method to be followed in the study... -
Biblical Research Institute on Adventist Heritage Grade 9-LifelongAccess articles and presentations by Adventist theologians regarding Adventist church identity, heritage and history. Topics include: Adventist hermeneutics, will the ark of the covenant be found, the biblical basis for a modern prophet, Ellen White as theologian,... -
Dealing With Doctrinal Issues in the Church - Proposal for Ground Rules TertiaryThe purpose of this paper is to suggest some ground rules for dealing with a potentially divisive theological issue, such as the theology of ordination. It includes the history of doctrinal controversy at the beginning of the Christian Church and at the inception... -
Hermeneutics - Basic Principles for Interpreting Inspired Writings TertiaryThis article helps the reader use the objective rules and tools of hermeneutics, the science and art of deriving meaning, to interpret the Bible and inspired writings of Ellen White. NOTE: No longer valid for continuing education credit. -
Hermeneutics - Interpreting a 19th Century Prophet in the Space Age Tertiary-LifelongThis article explores the role of hermeneutics in shaping an understanding of the Bible and the writings of Ellen White. It provides the rationale, objective rules, and appropriate times to apply hermeneutical practices. A NEW version is now available... -
Homosexuality and the Bible - What Is at Stake in the Current Debate Tertiary-Lifelong"The sexual distinction between male and female is fundamental to what it means to be human. Humankind-in-fellowship as male and female is fundamental to what it means to be in the image of God." -
Modern Antitrinitarian Hermeneutics - Methodological Analysis TertiaryThis paper critically analyzes modern Adventist antitrinitarian hermeneutics. Special attention is given to the way in which this hermeneutic (1) uses misdirection of focus; (2) does historical re-readings; (3) suggests a post-1855 Adventist doctrinal stagnation;... -
Sharing the Gospel in a Postmodern World - Challenges and Opportunities Tertiary-Lifelong"Humility in sharing the truth requires a personal testimony that is genuine and authentic. Sharing what has worked for you has an incredible power, but it requires that people see that it has really worked for you." -
Sound Hermeneutic Principles for Non-theologians Tertiary-LifelongRead Jon Paulien's presentation at the April 2001 International Conference on the Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Education. -
Systematic Theology Vol. 1: Prolegomena Tertiary-Lifelong"What is the foundation of theology? In this monumental work-the 'first things' of a multi-volume, comprehensive theological system--Norman R. Gulley argues pervasively and persuasively that Scripture, and Scripture alone, must be the sole foundation... -
The Bible and Hermeneutics - Interpreting Scripture According to the Scriptures Tertiary-Lifelong"Just as we go to Scripture to find the doctrines of God, humanity, sin, eschatology, etc., so it is appropriate, yes, essential, that we should go to Scripture itself to discover the doctrine of Scripture, and in particular, to learn the Scriptural teaching... -
The Vision of Daniel 8 - Interpretations from 1700-1800 Tertiary-Lifelong"In this investigation tracing a history of the exegesis of Daniel 8 from about 1700 to 1800, Nunez points out the differing interpretations of the animal symbols and expressions, introduces the exegetical and historical arguments which have been offered,...