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White Paper: The Origins of Christian Withdrawal — A Historical and Biblicist Examination of Separation from the World

Posted on November 12, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper traces the historical development of the belief that Christians should separate entirely from worldly society and refrain from civic, political, or cultural involvement. It analyzes this view’s biblical roots, its distortions in later church history, and … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Historical and Prophetic Context of Ezekiel 34:21–22 and Its Application for the Conduct of God’s Church

Posted on November 10, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Ezekiel 34:21–22 says: “Because you push with side and shoulder, butted all the weak ones with your horns, and scattered them abroad, therefore I will save My flock, and they shall no longer be a prey; and I … 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 Biblicist View of Self-Defense and Military Service: Grounds for Conscientious Objection and the Call to Spiritual Warfare

Posted on November 2, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper presents a biblicist analysis of the moral, theological, and practical dimensions of self-defense and military service. It explores how believers reconcile the defense of life and property with Christ’s call to love enemies, and how … 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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White Paper: The Seven Levels of Thought Leadership: Classification, Characteristics, and Pathways of Advancement

Posted on November 1, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Thought leadership represents the highest form of influence in intellectual, cultural, and professional domains. Yet not all thought leaders operate at the same level of depth, originality, or societal impact. This white paper introduces a seven-level framework to … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Modern Equivalents of the Spell Books in Acts 19: A Biblicist Analysis

Posted on October 21, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Acts 19:19 records that after the preaching of Paul in Ephesus, “many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all; and they counted up the value of them, … Continue reading →

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Moral Ambiguity and Constancy: A Comparative White Paper on Henry Crawford and Captain Wentworth

Posted on October 19, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This paper examines the contrasting courtship behavior of Henry Crawford in Mansfield Park and Captain Frederick Wentworth in Persuasion, focusing on their interactions with the women around them—specifically, Crawford’s entanglements with the Bertram sisters and Fanny Price, and Wentworth’s … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Contrast Between Documentary Hypotheses About the Bible and the Named Sources of the Bible

Posted on October 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This paper explores the profound contrast between modern documentary hypotheses—theories that propose the Pentateuch (and other biblical books) are composed of multiple, anonymous editorial layers—and the explicitly named sources and authorial attributions found within Scripture itself. The study … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Every Form of Wickedness: A Biblicist White Paper

Posted on October 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Abstract This white paper explores the biblical command to “avoid every form of evil” (1 Thessalonians 5:22) through a biblicist lens, tracing the semantic, theological, and practical meanings of “wickedness” and “evil” in both Hebrew and Greek. It analyzes the … Continue reading →

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