Common Themes Within the Class

Jesus

[General]

• Born of a virgin

• Rabbi, killed by Romans, controversial

• Opposed by the powerful

• Miracles, healings, exorcism, water into wine

• Teachings

  • Love thy neighbor

  • Perfect, selfless

  • Forgiveness and salvation

  • The Lord’s Prayer

• Son of God

• Died for our sins

• Encouraged a personal relationship with God, “Abba”

• Seen as a political and religious threat

[Puritans]

• Salvation, He is the Savior (pg.38)

• Strived to live life as he did

• Mediator between humans and God

• Believed Jesus was part of the Holy Trinity

• Jesus is the covenant of grace, atonement and Jesus saved the elect

• Awaiting Jesus’ return

• Believed only the elect could be saved, and Puritans saw themselves as the elect

• Often emphasized what Jesus meant for salvation and eternal life as opposed to an equal focus on Jesus’ life

[Budde]

• Neighbor

• Didn’t treat anyone as a stranger, welcoming nature

• Not a judge

• Merciful

• Inclusive