Essays/Papers

Downloadable essays, papers, and notes by Brian LePort

Brian LePort, “An Exegesis of the Fourth Chapter of the Ephesian Epistle”
Description: An exegesis of Ephesians 4 with additional information regarding using Ephesians 4 in a sermon.

Download: LePort.Greek3.Exegesis of the Fourth Chapter of the Ephesian Epistle (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “An Introduction to the Letters to Serapion on the Holy Spirit by Athanasius of Alexandria”
Description: This paper is an introduction to the oft neglected contribution of St. Athanasius to early Christian pneumatology.

Download: LePort. An Introduction to The Letters to Serapion on the Holy Spirit by Athanasius of Alexandria (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Application of the Social Justice Theme in the Prophets”
Description: A discussion regarding the applicability of the social justice message of the prophets to the preaching ministry of today’s church.

Download: LePort. Social Justice in the Prophets (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “At Bethany”
Description: A color-coded juxtaposition of Matthew 26.6-13, Mark 14.3-9, Luke 7.36-50, and John 12.1-8.

Download: LePort. At Bethany (pdf)

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Brian LePort. “Deconstruction and Hermeneutics: Placing Jacques Derrida and Hans-Georg Gadamer in Non-Dialog”.
Description: This paper juxtaposes the philosophical hermeneutics of Hans-Georg Gadamer with the deconstruction of Jacques Derrida.

Download: LePort. Deconstruction and Hermeneutics (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Divorce and Remarriage in Scripture”
Description: A survey of the biblical passages discussing divorce and remarriage.

Download: LePort. Divorce and Remarriage (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Echoes of the Book of Genesis in the Epistle to the Romans“
This paper provides an overview of how the Apostle Paul uses motifs from the Book of Genesis in his letter to Rome.

Download: LePort. Echos of Genesis in Romans (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Exegesis and Exposition of Ephesians 1.3-23″
Description: An exegetical paper with addition commentary on Ephesians 1.3-23.

Download: LePort. Exegesis and Exposition of Ephesians 1.3_23

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Brian LePort, “Exegesis and Expostion of Galatians 3.1-14″
Description: An exegetical paper with additional commentary on Galatians 3.1-14.

Download: LePort. Exegesis and Exposition of Galatians 3 (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Exegesis and Exposition of Galatians 4.21-5.26
Description: An exegetical paper with additional commentary on Galatians 4.21-5.26.

Download: LePort. Exegesis and Exposition of Galatians 4.21_5.26 (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Exegesis of Hebrews 10:32-39 with Special Attention On the Use of Habakkuk 2:3-4″
Description: An exegesis of Hebrews 10:32-39 with special attention being given to how the author of Hebrews used Habakkuk 2:3-4 in this context.

Download: LePort. Exegesis of Hebrews 10 (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Exegesis of Romans 8.1-14″
Description: An exegetical paper on Romans 8.1-14.

Download: LePort. Exegesis of Romans 8.1_14

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Brian LePort, “Exegesis of Romans 8.15-28″
Description: An exegetical paper on Romans 8.15-28.

Download: LePort. Exegesis of Romans 8.15_28 (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Exegesis of 2 Corinthians 3.5-18
Description: An exegetical paper on 2 Corinthians 3.5-18

Download: LePort. Exegesis of 2 Corinthians 3.5_18 (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Exegetical Exposition of Jonah 4″
Description: An exegetical paper on Jonah 4 with special attention given to the context of Jonah as well as the expositional application and implications of the text.

Download: LEPORT. Exegetical Exposition of Jonah 4 (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Inclusivism: Internal and External Strengths and Weaknesses”
Description: An abbreviated survey of the strengths and weaknesses of the inclusivist position from an internal and external perspective.

Download: LePort. Inclusivism Critique (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “John and Elijah/The Strange Exorcist”
Description: These notes compares the wording of Matthew 17.10-13 and Mark 9.11-13 as it relates to the Synoptic Problem. It includes notes on the different views of exorcism by non-disciples in Mark 9.38-41, 49-50 and Acts 19.11-20 as well.

Download: LePort. John and Elijah. Strange Exorcisms (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “John the Baptist”
Description:  These notes compare Matthew 3.1-12, Mark 1.2-8, Luke 3.1-18, and John 1.19-28. It is color coded to examine where the wording is similar.

Download: LePort. John the Baptist (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Mustard Seed”
Description: These notes compare Matthew 13.31-32, Mark 4.30-32, and Luke 13.18-19. It is color coded to examine where the wording is similar.

Download: LePort. Mustard Seed (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Rejection at Nazareth”
Description: These notes compare Matthew 13.53-58, Mark 6.1-6, and Luke 4.16-30 . It is color coded to examine where the wording is similar. 

Download: LePort. Rejection at Nazareth (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Review and Response to The Unity of Isaiah: A Study in Prophecy by Oswald T. Allis”
Description: This paper is a book review of Oswald T. Allis’ defense of the unified authorship of Isaiah.

Download: LePort. Review of O.T. Allis. Final Form

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Brian LePort, “Temptations”
Description: These notes compare Matthew 4.1-11, Mark 1.12-13, and Luke 4.1-13. It is color coded to examine where the wording is similar.

Download: LePort. Temptations (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Textual Criticism Exercise: Jonah 1:9, 2:4-6″
Description: A textual criticism exercise of Jonah 1:9, 2:4-6.

Download: LePort. Textual Criticism Exercise. Jonah 1.9_2.4_6 (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “The Christian Doctrine of War and Military Participation from Pentecost to Constantine”
Description: A short survey of the Christian understanding of war and military participation in the pre-Constantine church.

Download: LePort. The Christian Doctrine of War and Military Participation from Pentecost to Constantine

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Brian LePort, “The Eschatological Voice of Romans 8.1-25″
Description: This paper argues that the eschatology of Rom. 8.1-25 presents a hopeful future for the current created order. Since the whole epistle is grounded in the Adam-Christ juxtaposition we should hear 8.18-23 as portraying a day when the resurrected children of God will reign and rule with Christ over a renewed creation being and doing for the world what Adam and Eve failed to be and do. This paper was presented at the Northwest Regional Conference of the Evangelical Theological Society in February, 2011.

Download: LePort. ETSNW2011. The Eschatological Voice of Romans 8.1-25

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Brian LePort, “The Eschatology of the Epistle to the Hebrews”
Description: A macro-exegetical approach to the eschatology of the Epistle to the Hebrews.

Download: LEPORT. The Eschatology of the Epistle to the Hebrews (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “The Ethics of Advanced Directives: A Response to Gilbert Meilaender”
Description: An response to Gilbert Meilaender’s chapter “Who Decides?” in Bioethics: A Primer for Christians, 2nd Edition, arguing in favor of advanced directives.

Download: LEPORT. The Ethics of Advanced Directives. (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “The Homily at Athens: The Apostle Paul and Religious Others (Acts 17:22-34)
Description: An exegetical engagement with the Apostle Paul’s interaction with the Athenians in Acts 17:22-34 as a model for Christian engagement of religious others.

Download: LePort. The Homily at Athens (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “The Role of Prophecy Today”
Description: A short discussion on the role of prophecy in the church today.

Download: LePort. Role of Prophecy Today

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Brian LePort, “The TNIV and Gender Distinction in the Church”
Description: A paper asking whether or not the TNIV’s approach to gender-neutrality had any influence on the church’s understanding of gender roles.

Download:LEPORT. The TNIV and Gender Distinction in the Church (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “The Transformative Work of the Holy Spirit in Pauline Thought”
Description: This is a paper that attempts to synthesize the way the Apostle Paul understood the Holy Spirit transforming the lives of believers.

Download: LePort. The Transformative Work of the Holy Spirit in Pauline Thought (pdf)

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Brian LePort, “Walking on the Water”
Description: These notes compare Matthew 14.22-33, Mark 6.45-53, and John 6.16-21. It is color coded to examine where the wording is similar.

Download: LePort. Walking on the Water (pdf)

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Downloadable essays and papers by JohnDave Medina

JohnDave Medina, “The Emptying of Christ: An Examination of Kenosis in Christology”
Description: A paper on the kenosis in Christology.

Download: Medina. The Emptying of Christ (pdf)

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JohnDave Medina, “Focused on the Lord: The Colossians Household Code as Religion”
Description: A narrowly-focused paper arguing for the Colossians household code as primarily religious.

Download: Medina. Colossians Household Code (pdf)

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JohnDave Medina, “Christology Contextualization: Three Areas of Application”
Description: This paper seeks to apply a few areas that were discussion in Christology of the New Testament class to my own personal context.

Download: Medina. Christology Contextualization (pdf)

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JohnDave Medina, “Knowing Jesus through Philip Yancey’s Eyes: Review of The Jesus I Never Knew“
Description: A review of Philip Yancey’s The Jesus I Never Knew for Christology of the New Testament class.

Download: Medina. Knowing Jesus through Yancey (pdf)

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JohnDave Medina, “The Johannine Son of Man: Its Apologetic Nature in the Gospel of John”
Description: An examination of the apologetic thrust of the title “Son of Man” in the Fourth Gospel.

Download: Medina. Johannine Son of Man (pdf)

Downloadable essays and papers by Daniel James Levy

Daniel James Levy, “The Pre-Existent Christ as the Perfect Model of Servanthood: An Interpretive Analysis of Philippians 2:5-11″
Description: An exegetical analysis of the servanthood motif as relates to the pre-existence of Christ in Phil. 2.5-11

Download: Levy. Exegetical Paper Philippians