Assignment:
A five page paper (double-spaced, 12 pt. font) is to be submitted written from one of the research topics listed below:
Matthew 4:4-11- The Temptation of Jesus
Matthew 5:3-11- The Beatitudes
Matthew 16:13-20- Peter's Confession
Mark 9:2-13- Transfiguration of Christ
Luke 15:1-32- The Parables of the Lost Sheep, Coin, and Son
John 1:1-18- The Prologue
John 17:1-26-The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus
Acts 2:1-13- The Coming of the Holy Spirit
Acts 15:1-21- The Jerusalem Council
Romans 5:12-21- Adam and Christ
Romans 7:7-25- The Law and Sin
1 Cor. 12:1-31- The Spiritual Gifts
1 Cor. 15:1-58- The Resurrection of the Dead
2 Cor. 12:1-10- Paul's Vision and His Thorn
Galatians 3:1-29- Justification by Law or by Faith
Ephesians 2:1-10- Grace and Faith
Philippians 2:1-11- Christ's Example of Humility
Colossians 3:1-17- Put on the New Self
1 Thess. 4:13-5:11- The Lord's Coming
2 Thess. 3:6-15- Warning Against Idleness
1 Timothy 3:1-13- Qualifications for Overseers
Hebrews 4:14-5:6- Jesus the Great High Priest
Hebrews 7:1-17- Melchizedek
James 2:14-26- Faith without Works
1 Peter 1:13-25- Called to be Holy
Students should make use of a minimum of five bibliographic sources, include a works cited page, and should employ footnotes throughout the paper. The paper should demonstrate careful research showing a thorough understanding of the selected biblical text and topic. The paper should be well-written, paying attention to proper grammar, form/style, and syntax. This is a formal, university-level research paper.