Thesis (M.A.)--Cincinnati Bible College & Seminary, 2003. / Includes abstract and vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 100-102).

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union at Chicago, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-85).

Thesis (Th. M.)--Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 173-178).

Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity International University, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 98-103).

Thesis (M.A.)--Columbia International University, 2002. / Abstrakt. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 101-111).

Chapter 1 introduces the dissertation's thesis, highlights its methodology and establishes its goals. This dissertation argues that the divine warrior theme is a central Christological feature in both biblical and historical theology, which carries significant implications for contemporary issues in systematic theology. This chapter also sets the argument within the contemporary context of various approaches to theme of warfare in Scripture. Chapter 2 offers a historical analysis of treatments of the divine warrior theme in Christology. It reveals that prominent theologians throughout church history have recognized Christ as warrior king, particularly through their understanding of the atonement as victory. Chapter 3 explores how the divine warrior theme is a central feature in the messianic expectation of the Old Testament. It highlights how a biblical theology of warfare interplays with the Old Testament's emphasis on the unfolding kingdom of God. Chapter 4 argues that the New Testament presents Christ as a warrior king in its messianic fulfillment. The New Testament's treatment of the person and work of Christ presents him as a conquering messianic warrior. In addition, both the inaugurated and consummated dimensions of eschatology center on Christ the warrior king's victory. Chapter 5 demonstrates how the divine warrior theme in biblical theology yields beneficial insights into contemporary issues in systematic theology. It examines how a divine warrior Christology contributes to evangelical theology in the areas of the atonement, salvation, eschatology, and providence. Chapter 6 concludes the dissertation by offering a summary of arguments and considering areas for further research related to the subject. It suggests that evangelical theology could benefit significantly from further exploration of the divine warrior theme in Christology.

In this study we shall deal with the great affirmation of the Bible that the purpose of God which is manifested in the history of Israel is the same purpose on which the entire creation is founded. Being a redemptive purpose, it is conceived not as an abstract, immovable design, but as effective in itself, identical with the creator’s word striving for fulfillmnt in the world. Jesus fulfills this all-inclusive purpose as the Messiah at Israel, bringing the chosen people of God, and in principle the entire cosmos, to a final crisis wherein divine judgment is enacted. on human sin and the new humanity is brought into being. The new hu:aanity, inaugurated in Christ’s fulfillment of the creator’s purpose, is an eschatological concept and otters man the possibility of becoming a complete man in Jesus Christ. Man’s response to this offer involves the recognition of human solidarity, even cosmic solidarity, for, by divine intent, he lives not in isolation, but in a network of relationships to the rest of creation.

Thesis (S.T.M.)--Biblical Theological Seminary, 1988. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 126-134).

Thesis (S.T.M.)--Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1988. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-96).

Thesis (M.A.)--Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, 1989. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 54-57).