Title
Department
Seminary/School of Divinity
Date of Paper/Work
Summer 8-2016
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Theology (M.A.)
Type of Paper/Work
Thesis
Advisors
Mark McIntyre Th.D.; Barbara Sain Ph.D.; Anne King Ph.D.
Abstract
God’s relationship with God’s people can be organized around the idea that God asks his people for trust. After noting the lack of trust in many aspects of modern culture, the thesis turns to scripture for models of trust. Abraham, Joseph, and Job are put forward from the Old Testament, and Jesus’ actions toward his followers are discussed from the New Testament. Trust is discussed as a virtue, and the notion that trust requires a supernatural hope is treated. Self-abandonment and the Eucharist are suggested as spiritual remedies for distrust.
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Recommended Citation
Wobschall, Marcus, "God’s Plea for Trust" (2016). School of Divinity Master’s Theses and Projects. 17.
https://ir.stthomas.edu/sod_mat/17
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Practical Theology Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons