A Popular Survey of Bible Doctrine

Basic Primer on Scripture

2004

Review of: Dunn, James D. G., and J. W. Rogerson, eds. Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2003. Published in: Review of Biblical Literature October, 2004.

This PowerPoint presentation on the first of the six loci (Biblical doctrines) of historic Christian systematic theology is an abbreviated version of the accompanying larger unabridged version. For use in classes that have time constraints, another accompanying, further condensed, version with highlighted subjects indicates the minimum topics to be addressed in class. Ask the class to read the larger version(s), at least this Overview, prior to the class meeting. Provide opportunities for discussion of any of the subjects in the larger version, the abridged version, or related subjects, especially contemporary implications and applications of the Biblical content. Both the larger and abridged PowerPoint presentations in expanded sentence outline format, are for the third session of a nine-week course for adults and youth classes, which offer an introductory overview of historic Christian systematic theology with an emphasis on its many practical applications. This program, the third lesson in the third session of this series (the first lesson, an overview of the overview, needs the first two sessions in an average class of 50 minutes), introduces the doctrine of God, the first of the six loci, of systematic theology. It answers the question: Who is God; what is he like; what has he done; and what is he doing? It also offers a brief look at what God will do in the future, returning to the rest of that subject when the class discusses eschatology, the doctrine of the last things or the end time. This study of the Biblical teaching about God answers why our study needs to begin with God, and then the following Biblical doctrines make sense and are understandable. For further information on each subject in this course, the teachers and students can access the unabridged PowerPoint, “Essential Christianity: Historic Christian Systematic Theology—With a Focus on Its Very Practical Dimensions, Including God’s Answers to Our Great Questions of Life—for Now and Eternity,” on the Christian Theology page of the author’s general Website at https://fromacorntooak12.com/ or on his academic Website at https://seelyedward.academia.edu/research. Each of the PowerPoint presentations is written in an expanded sentence outline format in order to provide a stand-alone resource for teachers, students, and others, including those using it for independent study and/or devotional purposes. Week nine is for a review and discussion of matters the class wants to address. See the related loci, doctrines, on this Website.

Kregel, 2020

To understand what the entire Bible teaches about any given subject, we must practice biblical theology. By surveying the whole canon of Scripture, we can best discern what God has revealed about any particular issue. But doing so requires answering a number of important questions: • What type of biblical theology will we choose? • What overall story does the Bible tell? • How should we understand the relationship between the Old and New Testaments? • How does our topic fit within salvation history? • How do we apply the truths we discover? 40 Questions About Biblical Theology provides resources to answer these key questions in order to guide readers in their own study and practice of biblical theology. Other vital topics the authors address include how to understand typology, key themes in biblical theology, and how Christians should relate to Old Testament promises. Ideal for courses on biblical theology, for pastors, and for anyone who teaches or interprets Scripture, 40 Questions on Biblical Theology will deepen your understanding and application of the whole counsel of God.

Review of James D. G. Dunn, New Testament Theology: An Introduction (Library of Biblical Theology; Nashville: Abingdon, 2009)., 2012

of Contents New Testament Theology: An Introduction serves as the introductory volume for the NT side of the Library of Biblical Theology series, thus, serving as prolegomena for the task of doing NT Theology. Within the volume itself the six main parts can be further subdivided into "preliminary matters" and "key theological categories." The first two parts belong to the former; the remaining parts to the latter. A brief conclusion brings together Dunn's findings. Having looked at the basic shape of the book, this review now turns to the introductory issue of the possibility of even doing NT Theology. After briefly commenting on the various ways scholars have gone about doing NT theology , Dunn writes, My own desire and preferences to get inside the process by which the theology of the NT came about, to see and treat the theology of the NT writings as a living, moving thing, a grappling with issues for faith and life which came to expression in these writings and was both the reason for their being written in the first place and also for their being retained as vital resources for ongoing faith and life, and hints to become regarded as scripture" (ix; italics original). Dunn calls this process theologizing since he is interested in "both the historical production of the NT" as well as their "continuing impact on subsequent thinking about and enacting Christian faith" (ibid.) In parts 3 through 6, the author uses four key topics though which to illustrate this theologizing; those topics are God, salvation, the church and finally ethics. In the conclusion the author summarizes his primary findings and then articulates how the process of theologizing can renew Christian theology and provide a healthy corrective to the Reformation's distrust of tradition.

Bulletin for Biblical Research

Trinity College of the Bible and Seminary, 2019

This short paper discusses five key Christian doctrines and presents the biblical and systematic basis for each.

This PowerPoint presentation on the fifth of the six loci (Biblical doctrines) of historic Christian systematic theology, Ecclesiology, is an abbreviated version of the accompanying Overview of the Ecclesiology section in the larger unabridged PowerPoint (PPT) program, “Essential Christianity: Historic Christian Systematic Theology—With a Focus on Its Very Practical Dimensions, Including God’s Answers to Our Great Questions of Life—for Now and Eternity.” For use in classes that have time constraints, this further condensed version with highlighted subjects indicates the minimum topics to be addressed in class. Ask the class to read the larger version(s), at least the Overview, prior to the class session. Provide opportunities for discussion of any of the subjects in the large unabridged version, the Overview, the Abridged Overview, and/or related subjects, especially contemporary implications and applications of the Biblical content. The unabridged, the Overview, and the Abridged Overview PPTs of Ecclesiology are for the seventh session of a nine-week course for adults and advanced youth classes (i.e., for all young people who want to seriously study the basis and content of their faith—the essence and most important part of their emerging adult identity—as shaped by Biblical theology), which offer an introductory overview of historic Christian systematic theology with an emphasis on its many practical applications. This PPT introduces the doctrine of Ecclesiology. This locus (doctrine) answers these related and linked questions: What or who is the church; and What is its purpose? For further information on each subject in this course, the teachers and students can access the unabridged PPT, "Essential Christianity: Historic Christian Systematic Theology," on the Christian Theology page of the author’s general Website at https://fromacorntooak12.com/ or on his academic Website at https://seelyedward.academia.edu/research. Each of the PowerPoint presentations is written in an expanded sentence outline format in order to provide a stand-alone resource for teachers, students, and others, including those using it for independent study and/or devotional purposes. Week nine is for a review and discussion of matters the class wants to address. See also the related loci, doctrines, on this Website.

Review of Biblical Literature, 2019

Description: This book offers two things in particular: first, these are papers that have been commented on and re-worked in the context of a set of lively sessions from (International) SBL conferences from 2012 to 2014 (Amsterdam, St. Andrews, Vienna). Second, they offer an insight into the origins of the discipline as one which became conscious of itself in the early modern era and the turn to history and the analysis of texts, to offer something exegetical and synthetic. The fresh wind that the enterprise received in the latter part of the twentieth century is the focus of the second part of the volume, which describes the recent activity up to the present "state of the question" The third part takes a step further to anticipate the way forward for the discipline in an era where "canon"--but also "Scripture" and "theology"--seem to be alien terms, and where other ideologies are advanced in the name of neutrality. Biblical Theology will aim to be true to the evidence of the text: it will not always see clearly, but it will rely on the best of biblical criticism and theological discernment to help it. That is the spirit with which this present volume is imbued. Subjects: Methods, Theological Approaches, Biblical Theology

- New York , Chicago , Toronto :: Fleming H. Revell Company + the New Alexandria Library of Texas , 1868

This comprehensive guide, written by Joseph Angus and revised by Samuel G. Green, offers a systematic exploration of biblical study. It addresses textual, historical, theological, and interpretative aspects of the Bible. The book is structured into eight chapters, each focusing on key dimensions of biblical scholarship, making it a valuable resource for both students and theologians. • New Testament Text and Manuscripts: Discusses the Hellenistic Greek dialect of the New Testament, delineates uncial and cursive manuscripts, and reviews ancient versions such as Syriac, Armenian, and Latin (including the Vulgate). It examines early quotations and textual variations, providing insights into the principles of textual criticism. • The Old and New Testament Text: Explores the methodology of textual criticism, addressing external and internal evidence, textual variations (accidental and intentional), and the application of critical canons, with examples such as the Johannine Comma. • Bible's Authority and Claims: Reviews the self-claims of Scripture, including its testimony to moral and theological truths. It categorizes evidence into external (miracles, prophecy) and internal (moral and spiritual harmony), emphasizing the Bible's enduring credibility. • Inspiration and Revelation: Examines the dual divine-human nature of Scripture, the progression of revelation, and its unsystematic yet universal character. The text highlights the unity and diversity of biblical revelation and its role as authoritative in religious life. • Bible Translation: Chronicles the history of biblical translations, from Latin versions to the Authorized (King James) and Revised Versions in English. It analyzes translation features, including italics, marginal notes, and textual subdivisions, while offering comparisons to original languages. • Interpretation of Scripture: Provides a detailed hermeneutical framework, emphasizing grammatical, contextual, and theological analysis. It delves into figurative language (e.g., allegory, type, parable) and interprets prophetic texts, Old Testament quotations in the New, and foreshadowings of the Gospel. • Scriptural Difficulties: Addresses anticipated challenges, including complex phrases, cultural allusions, and apparent contradictions, offering guidance for resolution. It places biblical difficulties within the broader context of divine revelation. This book integrates linguistic, historical, and theological dimensions, advocating a rigorous and informed approach to Scripture. Its detailed methodologies and practical insights make it a foundational text for understanding the Bible's construction, claims, and interpretation. The work remains a valuable academic and devotional resource, bridging historical critical scholarship and spiritual inquiry. 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