Introduction to Christology God

Immanence

God is close and personal, exemplified by the Burning Bush.

Transcendence

God is beyond human understanding and mysterious, as shown by YHWH.

Salvation

God saves humanity through Christ in the Spirit.

Christology

The study of who Jesus is and his role in salvation.

Creation

God as the origin, ground, and goal of all existence.

Original Sin

The loss of original holiness that affects all humanity.

Moses' Covenant

Includes the Exodus and the giving of the Ten Commandments.

Noah's Covenant

A promise established by God after the flood not to destroy the earth by flood again.

The 1st Creation Story

Communicates that one God created the world from goodness and that humans are made in God's image.

The 2nd Creation Story

Illustrates the choice of obedience to God versus self, and the roots of sin in pride and disobedience.

Cain and Abel

The first murder and a story illustrating how sin spreads, yet God's mercy remains.

Tower of Babel

A story highlighting human pride leading to division and God's act of humbling them.

Abraham's Covenant

A promise of land, descendants, and blessing.

David's Covenant

A promise that the Messiah would come from David's line.

Historical Periods in Old Testament

Periods including Patriarchs, Exodus, Judges, Monarchy, Exile, Return, Greek Rule, and Roman Rule.

Hellenization

The spread of Greek culture and language.

Role of Prophets

To prepare Israel for the coming Messiah and call them back to covenant fidelity.

Monarchy - Positives

Unity and establishment of Jerusalem under the Davidic dynasty.

Monarchy - Negatives

The sins of kings such as David and Solomon and the resulting unjust economic systems.