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White Paper: “Woke Up Dead”: The Meaning and Context of the Hebrew Phrase in the Assyrian Army Narrative: A Linguistic, Historical, and Biblicist Analysis

Posted on November 15, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The destruction of Sennacherib’s Assyrian army in a single night—recorded in 2 Kings 19:35 and Isaiah 37:36—is one of the most dramatic deliverance narratives in the Hebrew Bible. Popular preachers sometimes describe this event with the phrase “they … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Biblicist Mandate for Engagement — Improving the Present World in Light of the World to Come

Posted on November 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper examines, from a biblicist standpoint, whether Christians are commanded to work toward the betterment of the present world or to abstain from such efforts in anticipation of the coming Kingdom of God. A biblicist framework holds … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Difficulties We Face in Understanding Our Motives and the Motivations of Others: A Biblical, Philosophical, and Psychological Analysis

Posted on November 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Human beings are often poor judges of their own motives and those of others. Across biblical, philosophical, and psychological traditions, this limitation is recognized as both a moral and epistemic problem. Scripture emphasizes the deceitfulness of the human … Continue reading →

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The Holiness of the Father and the Mediation of the Son: A Biblicist White Paper on Divine Separation and Redemption

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper sets forth the biblicist understanding that God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, are two distinct divine beings—the Father being the supreme source of life and authority, and the Son being the divine Word who … Continue reading →

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White Paper: A Biblicist Political and Social Commentary on the Book of Malachi

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Book of Malachi stands as the final prophetic message of the Old Testament, marking the transition between prophetic revelation and the silence preceding the coming of John the Baptist. It offers not merely a theological rebuke but … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Earliest Megaprojects in History and the Iron Law of Megaprojects in Early Civilization

Posted on November 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The history of human civilization is inseparable from its monumental undertakings—grand constructions that mobilized entire societies, reshaped economies, and defined the power of empires. From the pyramids of Egypt to the Great Wall of China, from Mesopotamian canals … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Political Psychology in Light of Biblical Principles

Posted on November 5, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Introduction Political psychology, as a discipline, explores how human thought, emotion, and behavior shape political life. When examined through a biblicist lens, however, the field must reckon with a deeper reality: that politics is not merely a contest of … Continue reading →

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Course Design Document: Critical Thinking and Logic for Adults (PAK 104)

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Credit Hours: 3 Program: Certificate in Practical Adult Knowledge and Competence (CPAK) Course Level: Post-secondary, Adult Education Delivery Mode: Hybrid / Online / In-person Duration: 12 weeks (adaptable to 8-week intensive) Prerequisites: None Instructor Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in … Continue reading →

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The Justice and Mercy of God in the Psalms of David

Posted on October 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This is the prepared text for a split sermon given to the Portland, Oregon congregation on Sabbath, October 25, 2025.] Part I: The Righteous Anger of the Imprecatory Psalms Introduction: The Tension of Mercy and Judgment Many believers today … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Expanding the Swiss Cheese Model Beyond Airplane Crash Investigations

Posted on October 17, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract The Swiss cheese model, originally developed by psychologist James Reason to analyze human and systemic errors in aviation safety, has evolved into a foundational framework for understanding complex failures across multiple layers of defense. This white paper explores the … Continue reading →

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