THEO/104 THEO104 THEO 104 WEEK 2 APPLICATION PAPER

THEO 104 WEEK 2 APPLICATION PAPER 

Application Paper Instructions

For this assignment, you must compose a 600-word paper that addresses theological knowledge can be applied to your understanding of what it means to be a Christian.

NOTE: You must choose a topic from the list of approved topics from the Application Paper Topics document.

As you respond to the prompt, reflect on how theological truths can best be applied to your current sphere of influence. Using the textbook, Theology Applied: A Living Faith as an example, youare to interact with a theological topic by providing the theological definition, the biblical foundation, and the practical application of the doctrine.

All of the following requirements must be met:

Demonstrate ownership of the ideas that you present by providing your unique insight as evidence of your careful consideration of the topic you choose.

1. Provide a logical link between the description of the concepts from the course and the conclusions or implications that you draw in your reflection. In other words, your conclusion mustbe logically derived from the application of the theological concept to your life.
2. Demonstrate learning initiative by exploring conclusions and implications beyond the boundaries of your group discussion.
3. Focus on depth of understanding, rather than breadth of coverage. That is, focus on examining your theological knowledge and understanding of being a Christian as it relates to one area, rather than trying to cover multiple aspects.
4. Include an introduction paragraph complete with a thesis statement.
5. Include a conclusion paragraph that summarizes the points you have made.
6. Include descriptive headings for Parts 1, 2, and 3.

Part 1

Provide a theological definition from a theological reference book. Explain the doctrine by using and interacting with a theological definition from an outside source (a source that is not used in this course).

Part 2

Explain the biblical foundation of the chosen theological term. Demonstrate where this particular theological concept is found within Scripture and trace the concept throughout the Bible. Include at least 2biblical references in this section.

Part 3

Apply the theological term to your life and sphere of influence. Explain how the truth of the theological term influences how you live your daily life and how the truth of the theological term can best be lived out in your daily life.

Format your paper in a Microsoft Word document using current APA, MLA, or Turabian style (whichever corresponds to your degree program). Review the Application Paper Grading Rubric to see the specific grading criteria by which you will be evaluated before submitting your paper.

Application Paper Template

1. Introduction
   • Approximately 75 words introducing the theological paper
2. Part 1: Theological term and definition

• Approximately 150 words, which includes the theological definition from a theological reference
• Part 2: Biblical foundation for theological term
  • Approximately 150 words, which provides the biblical foundation for the chosen theological term and traces the theological concept throughout the Bible (include at least 2 biblical references)

1. Part 3: Practical Application of Theological Truth
   • Approximately 150words which explains the application of the chosen theological term to the life and sphere of influence of the student
2. Conclusion (1 paragraph summarizing your areas of progression in Christian thought)
   • Approximately 75 words concluding the theological paper

Application Paper Topics

1. Adoption
2. Advocate
3. Assurance of Salvation
4. Authority of Scripture
5. Baptism of Holy Spirit
6. Calling
7. Conscience
8. Conversion
9. Conviction
10. Death
11. Death of Christ
12. Deity of Christ
13. Doubt
14. Election
15. Eternal Security
16. Fall of Man
17. Fellowship
18. Forgiveness
19. Gentleness
20. Glory of God
21. Gospel
22. Grace
23. Holiness
24. Hope
25. Identity
26. Judgment Seat of Christ
27. Justice
28. Law
29. Love
30. Mercy
31. Millennium
32. Miracles
33. Omnipotence
34. Omnipresence
35. Omniscience
36. Orthodoxy
37. Orthopraxy
38. Peace
39. Prayer
40. Predestination
41. Prophecy
42. Propitiation
43. Rapture
44. Reconciliation
45. Repentance
46. Righteousness
47. Savior
48. Sealing of Holy Spirit
49. Spiritual Gifts
50. Substitution
51. Temptation
52. Thankfulness
53. Tribulation
54. Trinity
55. Wisdom
56. Worship