Academic Papers

Academic and Popular Level Papers

Welcome to the collection of my writings.

Below, you will find two types of papers--academic (A) and popular-level (P) —each serving a unique purpose in exploring important topics in theology, apologetics, and biblical studies. Whether you're a scholar seeking deep engagement or a believer looking for practical insights, these works are designed to enrich understanding, foster discussion, and strengthen faith.

Academic Papers (A): These papers engage with complex theological and philosophical issues, written for scholars, students, and those interested in in-depth study. They explore the intersections of faith, philosophy, and doctrine with the rigor expected in the academic world.
Examples:

Theological Reflections: Insightful analyses on doctrines, scriptural interpretations, and historical context.
Apologetic Responses: Engaging with objections to Christianity and offering reasoned defenses of the faith.
Research Insights: Papers exploring connections between theology, philosophy, and contemporary issues.

Popular-Level Papers (P): These papers take the same theological and apologetic ideas and distill them into clear, practical insights for everyday believers. They are designed to equip Christians with tools to apply faith in daily life and engage confidently with important topics.
Examples:

Faith in Practice: Practical ways to live out Christian beliefs in daily life.
Apologetics for Everyone: Simple responses to common objections to Christianity.
Biblical Reflections: Insights into Scripture for personal growth and group discussion.

By offering both academic and popular-level papers, I hope to meet readers where they are—whether they desire deep study or practical application—while always remaining faithful to the truth of the Christian faith. Below is a list of available papers. Enjoy.

THEOLOGY & DOCTRINE

Core Doctrinal Studies:
1. The Development of Trinitarian Doctrine (A)
2. How Did the Trinity Develop? (P)
3. Sunday Worship (A)
4. Why Christians Worship on Sunday (P)
5. Once Saved Can You Fall Away (P)
Practical Theology:
1. Biblical Complementarianism (A)
2. Understanding Gender Roles (P)
3. Sanctification Through Fire (A)
4. What Happens When We Die? (P)
5. Case for Weekly Communion (A)
6. Why Communion Matters (P)

BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION & EXEGESIS

Old Testament Studies:
1. Psalm 22: Christ's Passion (A)
2. Psalm 22 and the Crucifixion (P)
New Testament Context:
1. The Recognition of the Biblical Canon (A)
2. How Did We Get the Bible? (P)
3. The Injil: What Is It? (A)
4. The Gospels as the Injil (P)
Hermeneutical Methods:
1. Prima Scriptura (A)
2. Comparing Three Approaches to Scripture (P)

APOLOGETICS

Foundational Arguments:
1. Layman Apologetics Thesis (A)
2. Jesus Christ and Pagan Mythology (A)
3. Jesus Christ and Copycat Claims (P)
Defending Doctrine:
1. Coherence of the Trinity in Jewish Text (A)
2. The Trinity in Jewish Text (P)
3. Defense for the Trinity (A)
4. The Trinity: The Heart of Christian Faith (P)

SCIENCE, PHILOSOPHY, & ETHICS

Philosophical Discussions:
1. Navigating Divine Providence (A)
2. Navigating God’s Control and Our Choices (P)
3. B-Theory and Eternal Now (A)
4. God’s Eternal Now (P)
Cultural & Theological Insights:
1. From Babel to the Nations (A)
2. Finding God Across Ancient Cultures (P)
3. The Lost Holiday in the West: Epiphany (A)
4. Twelve Days of Christmas and Epiphany (P)
Spiritual & Ethical Topics:
1. Spiritual Gifts and the Primordial Language (A)
2. Did the Spiritual Gifts Stop? (P)

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Study Guides & Models:
1. The Theological Unity Equation (A)
2. Understanding the Trinity (P)
3. Christology Bible Study Handout (Week 1-6)
4. Christology Bible Study Syllabus
Advanced Theological Models:
1. The Integrated Hypostatic Union Model (A)
2. Two-Ship Breakdown Based on IHUM (P)

Theology & Doctrine

Core Doctrinal Studies:

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Theology & Doctrine

​Biblical Interpretation & Exegesis

Old Testament Studies

New Testament Context

Hermeneutical Methods

Apologetics

Foundational Arguments

Defending Doctrine

Science, Philosophy & Ethics

​Philosophical Discussions

​Cultural & Theological Insights

​Spiritual & Ethical Topics

Educational Resource

Study Guides & Models

​Advanced Theological Models

Biblical Interpretation & Exegesis

Philosophical Discussions

Cultural & Theological Insights

Spiritual & Ethical Topics

Advanced Theological Models