APPLICATION PAPER INSTRUCTIONS

For this assignment, compose a 3-page double-spaced paper that addresses  what it means to be a Christian.

NOTE: You must choose a topic from the list of approved topics (see the "Application Paper Topics" document).

As you respond to the prompt, reflect on the concepts that you have learned throughout the course, and apply them to your specific topic. Be sure to integrate the information that you learned through the textbook readings, the assigned article readings, the lecture videos, and any other related content that you may have encountered during the course. Your paper must also:

1. Describe the concepts that are related to topic, demonstrating reflection and analysis. Do not simply summarize what was presented in the course.

2. Demonstrate real ownership of the ideas that you present by providing unique insight as evidence of your careful consideration of the topic.

3. Provide a logical link between the description of the concepts from the course and the conclusions or implications that you draw in your reflection. In other words, your conclusion should be logically derived from the application of the course concepts to the description of your topic.

4. Demonstrate learning initiative by exploring conclusions and implications beyond the boundaries of your classroom discussion.

5. Focus on depth of understanding, rather than breadth of coverage.

Format your paper in a Microsoft Word document using current APA, MLA, or Turabian style (whichever corresponds to your degree program). Review the Application Paper Grading Rubric to see the specific grading criteria by which you will be evaluated before submitting your paper.

Structure your paper in the following format:

I. Introduction (1 paragraph introducing the 2 topics/doctrines that you will address)

II. Part One (first topic: approximately 1 page)
a. Theological Definition
b. Biblical Foundation
c. Practical Application

III. Part Two (second topic: approximately 1 page)
a. Theological Definition
b. Biblical Foundation
c. Practical Application

IV. Conclusion (1 paragraph summarizing your areas of progression in Christian thought)

APPLICATION PAPER TOPICS
You must choose from the approved list below:

1. Angels and Demons
2. Arminianism and Calvinism
3. Assurance of Salvation and Doubt
4. Baptism of Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts
5. Conscience and Wisdom
6. Conversion and Reconciliation
7. Death and Judgment Seat of Christ
8. Death of Christ and Deity of Christ
9. Election and Predestination
10. Eternal Security and Sealing of Holy Spirit
11. Fall of Man and Temptation
12. Glory of God and Worship
13. Gospel and Sin nature
14. Grace and Mercy
15. Holiness and Love
16. Hope and Prayer
17. Justice and Law
18. Tribulation and Millennium
19. Ministry Calling and Pastor
20. Miracles and Prophecy
21. Nature of God and Trinity
22. Peace of God and Power of God
23. Preservation of Scripture and Reliability of Scripture
24. Presumptuous Sins and Sins of Ignorance
25. Rapture and Tribulation
26. Righteousness and Substitution
27. Satan and Savior
28. Sins of Commission and Sins of Omission
29. Slave of Christ and Union with Christ