Reference no: EM133872374 , Length: 5 pages

Assignment:

As Paul addressed various church situations, he illustrated how major doctrines that flow from God's plan of salvation through Christ Jesus applied to the church and individual believers.

For this paper, you will choose one of the doctrines of Paul listed below to research and reflect on.

• Election
• Justification
• Reconciliation
• Adoption
• Sanctification
• Glorification
• Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• Ecclesiology (the church)
• Eschatology (the end times)

Once you have chosen your major doctrine, conduct research and write a four- to five-page paper that answers the following questions:

• Define what the doctrine is
• How is this doctrine important to Paul's theology?
• What did Paul teach about this doctrine? Provide specific examples.
• Paul often uses illustrations to describe his doctrines. What illustrations does Paul use for this doctrine? In what other letters do you see Paul using this illustration for this doctrine? What other illustration, if any, does Paul use to describe this doctrine? Provide specific examples in your answers for each of these questions.
• How did Paul apply the truths of this doctrine to the situations faced by the church and individual Christians?
• Why is this doctrine important to the Christian faith?

You should only use academic sources for this project. Study Bibles, books, and peer-reviewed sources in the CCU Library are acceptable. Internet sites are not academic in nature and should not be used for this assignment.

Your paper must be four to five pages, not including the title and reference pages. It must include an introduction, a clear thesis statement, supporting body paragraphs, and a summarizing conclusion. Your paper should include two to three academic sources. Format your paper in APA style.