Insights and Studies

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) — totaling 80+ downloadable Word documents. Each paper serves 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.

Albert Einstein (1879–1955) famously said, “Any fool can make things complex; it takes a touch of genius to make them simple.” This philosophy resonates deeply with my approach to writing. In the spirit of the Feynman Technique, developed by Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman (1918–1988), I strive to explain complex theological concepts in a way that is both accessible and profound. The technique emphasizes clarity and simplicity, challenging us to break down difficult ideas into their essential truths.

By offering both academic and popular-level papers, my goal is to bridge the gap between rigorous scholarship and practical application. I believe that profound truths, no matter how complex, can and should be communicated in ways that inspire and equip every believer.

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 browsing the collection, and may it enrich your understanding of God’s truth.

THEOLOGY & DOCTRINE

Core Doctrinal Studies:
1. The Development of Trinitarian Doctrine (A)
2. How Did the Trinity Develop? (P)
3. The Biblical and Theological Case for the Lord's Day (A)
4. Why Christians Worship on Sunday (P)
5. Perseverance and Apostasy (A)
6. Can We Loose our Salvation (P)
7. What It Means to Be the Image of God (A)
8. Living in the Image of God (P)
9. Trichotomy, Dichotomy, and Naturalism (A)
10. Understanding the Soul, Spirit, and Body (P)
11. Supersessionism (A)
12. Has the Church Replaced Israel (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. Awake in Sheol or Soul Sleep (A)
6. The Conscious Afterlife (P)
7. Case for Weekly Communion (A)
8. Why Communion Matters (P)
9. Symbols of Faith and Christograms (A)
10. The Power of Christian Symbols (P)

BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION & EXEGESIS

Old Testament Studies:
1. Psalm 22 and Christ's Passion (A)
2. Psalm 22 and the Crucifixion (P)
3. Genesis Hyperbole or History (A)
4. Floods, Lifespans, and Giants (P)
5. Sons of God and the Nephilim (A)
6. Mystery of the Nephilim (P)
7. Biblical Rebellions: Cosmic Conflict (A)
8. Unveiling the Bible's Cosmic Battles (P)
New Testament Context:
1. The Recognition of the Biblical Canon (A)
2. How Did We Get the Bible? (P)
3. Septuagint and Masoretic Text (A)
4. How Ancient Translations Shaped the Bible (P)
5. The Son of Man (A)
6. Who Is Jesus and Why does It Matter (P)
7. The Injil: What Is It? (A)
8. The Gospels as the Injil (P)
Hermeneutical Methods:
1. Prima Scriptura (A)
2. Comparing Three Approaches to Scripture (P)
3. Contextual Reading vs. Plain Reading of the Text (A)
4. Unlocking the Bible's Depth (P)
5. Almah, Bethulah, and the Septuagint (A)
6. Virgin or Young Woman (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)
5. Cogito, Ergo Sum (A)
6. I Think, Therefore I AM (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)
5. The Magi, Jeremiah and Daniel (A)
6. Who Were the Wise Men_ Why Does It Matter (P)
7. Saint Nicholas of Myra (A)
8. Who Were the Wise Men & Why Does It Matter (P)
9. Tracing Satan's Development (A)
10. Unmasking the Devil (P)
11. Tracing Angels and Demons Development (A)
12. Unmaking Angels and Demons (P)
13. Divisions of Christendom (A)
14. A Journey THrough Church History (P)
Spiritual & Ethical Topics:
1. Spiritual Gifts and the Primordial Language (A)
2. Did the Spiritual Gifts Stop? (P)
3. Perseverance and Apostasy (A)
4. Can We Loose Our Salvation? (P)

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Study Guides & Models:
1. The Theological Unity Equation (A)
2. The Trinity A Simple Way To think About It (P)
3. Christology Bible Study Syllabus (IHUM)
4. Christology Bible Study Teacher Guide (Week 1-6) (IHUM)
5. Christology Bible Study Handout (Week 1-6) (IHUM)
Advanced Theological Models:
1. The Integrated Hypostatic Union Model (A)
2. Two-Ship Breakdown Based on IHUM (P)

ACADEMIA - ACADEMIC VAULT

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