Studying
Dutch is hanging with Mommy and Papa and Oma tonight as Daddy dives into studying for his Biblical Theology final tomorrow morning. Here’s the topics covered this semester:
I. Biblical Theology of Individual Authors and Books
- Definition of Biblical Theology
- Method of Biblical Theology
- Discussion of Johannine Christian Living
- Biblical Theology and Individual Books (comparing Proverbs and Ecclesiastes)
- The Book of Exodus: Themes and Theme
- Discussion of Ephesians
- Exodus: “Hardening Pharaoh’s Heart: Systematic or Biblical Theology Answer?”
II. OT Biblical Theology
- O.T. Themes and Perspectives
- Discussion: Theology of Messiah
- Progressive Revelation in the Old Testament
- Discussion: Theology of Narrative in Daniel
- Daniel 7: Theme & Vision
- Progressive Revelation and the nature of application
- Class Activity: Joshua 1:1-9
- Deuteronomic Theology
- Exilic and Post-exilic Theology
- Discussion: Themes of Malachi
- The Center of OT Theology
III. NT Theology - its connection to the Old
- Jesus’ Use of the Old Testament
- Discussion: Eden in Revelation
- Rabbinics and N.T. Interpretation
- Class Activity: The Use of the O.T. in Mark
- Progressive Revelation through Repetitive Pattern (Matthew 1-4)
- Views on Types/Indirect Fulfillment
- Discussion: Psalm 8 in the N.T.
- Progressive Revelation II: New Truth from Jesus
- Discussion: Psalm 2 in the N.T
- O.T. Covenants in the N.T.
- Fulfillment, completion, and telos in the N.T.
- Views on the use of the O.T.
IV. NT Theology
- Pauline Theology
- Discussion: Theology of Luke
- Johannine Theology
- The Place of the Law in the New Testament
- New Principles, Mandates, and Expectations
- New Testament Themes
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