Narrative Mid Term

Biblical Theology

the study of the Bibles story

Systematic Theology

study of the Bibles teachings/doctrines

Elements of a Story

settings, character, plot

Which element of a story has the most emphasis?

Plot

Post Modern Objection

modern metanarratives are oppressive

Modern Metanarratives

stories of human progress leading to perfection

Two Important Themes in Biblical Theology

covenant and kingdom

Covenant

a formal promise in the context of a relationship

Kingdom

people, king, place

General Revelation

revelation through nature, given to all

Special Revelation

revelation through scripture, the Bible

Who are the authors of the Bible? (creating unity)

the divine author and humans

The Development of Special Revelation (Example: Garden-Temple-New Jerusalem)

Progressive Revelation

Completion of Special Revelation (Hebrews 1:1-2)

Jesus coming brings special revelation to completion

Hermeneutics

study of interpretation

Interpreting in General (3 things)

author, text, reader

Traditional View of Interpretation

meaning found in authors intention

Keys to Interpretation

context and Christ at the center

Mystery

partially revealed in the OT, fully revealed in the NT

NT and OT Relationship

the OT contains prophecy & mystery revealed in the NT

Who is mentioned first in the book of Genesis?

God then mankind

What does it mean to be made in God's image?

(Who we are, result of what we do)

souls, internal

Sin entered the world through:

adams choice, not creation

Augustine: Doctrine of Original Sin

adam was either “able to sin” or “able not to sin”, we are “not able not to sin”

The Flood as a Type

judgement to come, Christs second coming

First Gospel (offspring of the woman, first statement of Christ)

Genesis 3:15

Gods covenant with Abraham contained:

Blessing, offspring, and land

What four chapters of Genesis point to Gods covenant with Abraham?

Genesis 12, 15, 17, 22

What type of covenant is the Abrahamic covenant?

Unilateral

The Exodus as a type

Greatest type in the Bible

The Revelation of God's Name

Yahweh, “I am who I am”

The Heart of the Law

10 Commandments

Scripture: individual's relationship with God, Commandments 1-4

Deuteronomy 6:5

Scripture: individuals relationship with others, Commandments 5-10

Leviticus 19:18

Tabernacle

represents the dwelling and holiness of God

Sacrifices

represent atonement for sin and a relationship with God, type of Christ

What type of covenant was the Mosaic Covenant?

Bilateral

Joshua is a type of

Christ

Judges are a type of

Christ, spirit empowered redeemers

Saul

disobedient king

David

humble king

Messiah

Hebrew, meaning annointed

Christ (greek or hebrew)

Greek

David wanted to build a ____ for the Lord

House

What did God mean when he said he would build a house for David?

temple and dynasty

King Solomon

Kingdom of God has come through

How was King Solomon’s kingdom lost?

Idolatry

Northern Kingdom

Israel, all bad kings

Southern Kingdom

Judah, some bad some good kings

The Exile

forced migration

Hope in the Exile

Davids Line is preserved, Abraham's offspring is preserved through Esther, The temple is rebuilt

Significance of the Exile

Confirmation of God's Name, A Pattern (type) of Gods Judgement, Contradiction of the Covenants

Doctrine

teachings