Biblical Theology

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Biblical Theology

• Part 1 The Pattern of the Kingdom
• WPC College Sunday School
• January 15, 2006

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Biblical Theology

• A historical or narrative perspective on Gods
  revelation of himself to man
• An alternative to biblical theology is known as
  systematic theology

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Themes in Scripture

• The Kingdom of God
• The Glory of God
• The Gospel
• Creation
• Christ

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Biblical Theology Outlines
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The Pattern of the Kingdom

• God is the Author of Creation
• The significant point is that God created all
  things
• The Triune God created
• God is pleased with his work
• The creation is good

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The Pattern of the Kingdom

• 2. God is the King of Creation
• God is the rightful King
• We should acknowledge his rule and worship Him
  (Ps. 953-7)
• God transcends creation

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The Pattern of the Kingdom

• 3. Human Beings are the Pinnacle of Creation
• We alone bear Gods image

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The Pattern of the Kingdom

• 4. Rest is the Goal of Creation
• The climax of creation is not the creation of man
  on day 6
• The seventh day has not yet ended
• God has rested from his work of creating and
  invites us to enter His rest
• Rest allows perfect relationships

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The Pattern of the Kingdom

• The Kingdom of God

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The Pattern of the Kingdom

• In this section of scripture,
• Who are Gods people?
• Where is Gods place
• How are Gods people under His rule and blessing?

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The Kingdom of God
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The Kingdom of God
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Additional Resources

• Biblical Theology Old and New Testaments,
  Geerhardus Vos
• Gods Big Picture, Vaughn Roberts
• The Story We Find Ourselves in, Brian McLaren
• The Silmarillion, J.R.R. Tolkien

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Biblical Theology

• Part 1 The Pattern of the Kingdom
• WPC College Sunday School
• January 15, 2006