Academic Creativity and Excellence Day
The semi-annual research colloquium at Bushnell founded by Dr. Tim Bergquist.
A Law of Love: The Use of ἐντολή in the New Testament
I will present a basic word study of the use of ἐντολή in the New Testament. Then, I will break down the Old and New Testament separately to analyze where it is most used in each and what that can teach us. Finally, I will conclude with some theological and practical applications.
GRK 302, Advanced Elementary Greek
Dennis Lindsay
Bucher Room (view livestream here)
10 – 10:30 AM
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Welcome & Devotion: Dennis R. Lindsay
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Closing Words and Benediction: President Womack
Noon – 1 PM
The New Testament deals with the activity of God’s Spirit (literally “the Breath of God”) more frequently than the Old Testament. The student of the Spirit is inevitably led to ask, “Where did the New Testament authors get their understanding of the Holy Spirit?” Jesus speaks comparatively infrequently about Him (as little as 6% of NT passages which mention the Spirit are on Jesus’ lips). Were the authors informed by teachings of Jesus which were left unrecorded? Was Paul illuminated on this topic while receiving visions in the third heaven? Or did they get their understanding of the Spirit primarily from the Old Testament? In other words, when comparing the use of “Spirit” in the New Testament with the Old, do we find more continuity or discontinuity? How much pneumatological innovation do we see by the apostles?
The hypothesis to be put to the test in this study is that, rather than fueled by fresh innovation in pneumatology, the understanding of the Holy Spirit by the apostles and New Testament authors is almost completely founded on the Old Testament material, which was then applied to the miraculous outworking of the Spirit which they saw occurring around them in the Church.
PH 693, Supervised Research
Dennis Lindsay
2 – 2:30 PM
Join the Zoom discussion afterward. The presenter and faculty advisor both have the password.
Agape Word Study
This presentation explores the meaning of the Greek word agape as it occurs throughout the New Testament. The presentation discusses the meaning of agape in ancient Greek, the Old Testament, and Judaism. This includes multiple words and interpretations in ancient Greek and both religious and secular understanding of agape in the Old Testament. It identifies the frequency in usage of the word by New Testament authors and the meaning of agape according to Jesus, John, and Paul. From studying these authors, the detailed comprehension of agape is applied to our lives in this presentation.
GRK 301, Elementary Greek
Dennis Lindsay
P114
1 – 1:30 PM
Todah as Communion
Communion is likely one of the most important things that many churches in the world today simply view as a quick practice that is more of an afterthought than something that is central to the life of the believer and the church. However, recapturing the authentic vision that Jesus had for the Eucharist is vital in understanding more fully the life that he wants us to participate in with him. In the church today, it is difficult to pin down exactly what communion is. While most people would agree that communion is the partaking of bread and the drinking of wine to remember what Jesus has done for us on the cross, the practical way that is played out in churches across the world looks drastically different everywhere.
How can we recapture the authentic vision for communion that Jesus undoubtedly had in mind when he instituted it as a practice in the upper room with the disciples in Matthew 26? In order to answer this question, we must look at three aspects of communion. First, we must look at the history of communion, not only in the church, but also in what Hebrew traditions Jesus implemented communion around. Secondly, we must look to the theology of what happened in the upper room when Jesus instituted communion to understand what Jesus intended for communion to look like in practice for his followers. Thirdly, we must take what we learned from the history and theology of communion to know how to successfully integrate it into the practice of church today.
BTM 499, Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
2:30 – 3 PM
P114
Creation, Annihilation, and Restoration
This study examines the fall of humanity; how it happened, and what exactly necessitates restoration. The question, “who caused death” is vital to our understanding of the work that Christ did while incarnate, and will be scrutinized. Four views of atonement are explored, Christus Victor/recapitulation, ransom, satisfaction, and penal substitution. A word study derived from texts in Romans 3:25; Hebrews 2:17; and 1 John 2:2, 4:10, will be surveyed. The word propitiation and expiation are examined according to the original Greek text: the word hilasterion along with similar root words. The Hebrew equivalent to hilasterion is kapporet, therefore, it too will be examined along with root words. God’s anger, wrath, and fury will be explored due to the appeasement mentality of the concept of propitiation. Restoration is brought about by healing through a change in nature which is manifested through forgiveness which transforms the sinner into a new person. Juridical sentencing punishing humanity meted out by God will be challenged.
BTH 499, Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
10:30 – 11:00 AM
PFB 114
Psalm 139:13-16: A Theology of God as Creative Weaver, Artistic Sculpture, or Protective Guardian
At first, Psalm 139:13-16 reads as a nice devotional text, and that is good. Reading the Bible is always enriching, but one should not be satisfied only with devotional reading of Scripture. More can be understood by digging deeper into the text. The goal of this paper is to understand Psalm 139, particularly verses 13-16, by understanding how they fit into the context of the chapter as well as the ways in which the original Hebrew and later Greek, Latin, and English translations communicated the ideas. Also, reviewing how theologians have viewed the ideas over time, including how the ideas are used in the New Testament, will add to this understanding. The purpose of this understanding is to grow closer to God through the study of His Word and, in doing so, become a better teacher of His Word.
BTH 499, Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
PFB 114
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Greek Word Study on Love and Friendship
This poster presentation explores the meaning of the Greek word ἡ φιλία as it occurs in James 4:4. In determining the meaning of this word in this passage, we will explore its use and understanding throughout scripture in light of historical and theological backgrounds.
GRK 301 Elementary Greek
Dennis Lindsay
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Introducing an Oral-learner Based Ministry for the American College Pastor
This project outlines the theological, sociohistorical, and physiological bases for introducing an oral-learner based ministry into the current American college church group paradigm. It is shown in the project that this introduction is essential to the continued health of American college ministries because there is a large constituent of college church group attenders who learn, communicate, and are entertained best through oral methods. After introducing these bases, the author proceeds to examine several considerations when implementing oral-learning techniques into existing college groups. Lastly, the author describes community, reproducibility of a message, learning, discipleship, and preaching all from an oral-learning perspective.
CM 499 Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
P114
10 AM
A Biblical Theology of Justice
The poster will look at what the Bible says regarding justice. It will include descriptions of the terminology used for justice along with specific looks at key passages in scripture that deal with justice issues. The poster will highlight what the Torah, the prophets, and what Jesus himself says about justice and what this means for us today.
BTH 407
Dennis Lindsay
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Missionary Kid Kingdom Refugees
Spiritually, I will focus on Acts 17 and Paul dealing with Greek culture as an outsider, that God can be found within all cultures but all cultures have idols they need to turn from, even the United States. Missionary kids, even if they are now “non-believers,” are well versed in the Bible and its expectations, and should be put to work in getting the American Church on simply following Christ again and not cultural influences.
CM 499, Senior Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
L203A
10 – 10:30 AM
Biblical Theology of Prayer
I will be presenting my findings on the Biblical Theology of Prayer, specifically concerning God’s relationship to the lowly humbled and oppressed, what is included in prayer, and how God reacts.
BTH 407
Dennis Lindsay
Banquet Room
1 – 3 PM
Uganda – Education and Orphans
In my capstone I went into detail about the need for education and the lack of resources orphans in Mukono, Uganda have. I will present my idea to provide relief for this growing dilemma in Uganda. I will discuss funding solutions, staffing problems, and logistics for a grassroots organization to start in Uganda. I will also share a personal story about my experience in Uganda and explain how that helps me understand the needs of the Mukono people a little better. I won’t attempt to solve all Uganda’s problems, just propose ideas to help.
CM 499, Senior Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
L203A
9 – 9:30 AM
Child Abuse Today and the Obligation of the Church
Child abuse is a big issue in the United States and is more apparent to observers today more than ever. In this paper I intend to focus on the church’s obligation to a child who has been abused or is at risk of abuse. Hopefully this research will enable me (as a Children’s Pastor) and others to help a child in need.
CM 499, Senior Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
L203A
9:30 – 10 AM
Evangelism: Relating to the World we live in and Telling it about Jesus
The message of Jesus is extremely important. However, this message has been reduced to quick Bible tracts we can hand out to people we don’t want to talk to or catchy billboards on the side of the highway. Examining the culture of this generation tells the importance of being a friend who cares about spiritual matters, and how the church should be present outside of its four walls.
CM 499, Senior Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
L203A
10 – 10:30 AM
Saving Today’s Teens from Self-harm
My capstone project is going to be on the importance of helping teenagers that self-harm themselves. I am also going to be backing up my paper by what God says in the Bible about how we should treat our bodies. I am going to be showing the steps and how to understand how young teens start the pattern of “self-harm.” The information is going to show you how and why teens start to injure themselves. These steps will identify in the preventative opportunities to help the teenager who is going through with “self-harm.”
CM 499, Senior Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
L203A
10:30 – 11 AM
A need for Postmodern Evangelism
A presentation of the media paradigm shifts of the past, present, and future along with the problems outside and inside the Christian churches. Also how to address those problems through the modern media paradigm.
CM 499, Senior Capstone
Dennis Lindsay
L203B
9 – 9:30 AM