...Joseph M. Bolton RELS 103-02 Online Old Testament Studies Spring Semester 2011 Session E May 8, 2011 to July 2, 2011 The Old Testament TimeLine Creation & Primeval History The Creation: * God creates the Heavens and the Earth * God creates man in his image. * God creates Adam and Eve. * God places them in the garden. The Fall: * Eve is deceived and Adams falls. * Adam commits first sin. * God creates The Adamitic covenant. * God cast Adam and Eve out of garden. The Flood: * God cause rain for first time. * Noah, only good human on earth. * Noah and 3 sons build Ark. * Noah gathers animals on the Ark. * Earth and all living destroyed. * Flood ends after 40 days and nights. The Patriarchs Abram 18 Century B.C. * Was called out of Ur. * Abrahamic Covenant. * God changed his name to Abraham. * God promises Abraham Canaan. * Abraham meets Melchizeldek. * Abraham’s wife is Sarah. * Abraham’s nephew is Lot. * Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. * Isaac is borne. Isaac 19 Century B.C * Saved from sacrifice by God’s Hand * Half brother of Ishmael. * Married to Rebekah. * The father of Twins Esau, and Jacob. Jacob 20 Century B.C. * Name means “grabber”. * Favored by his mother. * Jacob schemed his brothers Esau birthright. * Fled the camp...
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...The Bible The Bible is the key document in the Christian Religion. It is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament. Moses wrote the first five books of the Old Testament beginning around 1450 BC. (“Who is God?” n.d.) It is a collection of 66 books written over a period of some 1400 to 1800 years by various prophets, kings, disciples, and men that were inspired by the Holy Spirit (which is the third part of the trinity –{God, the Father},{ Jesus, the son},{the Holy Spirit}). The Old Testament contains the history, songs, literary wisdom, ceremonies, stories about various characters, and laws that were written before Jesus came to earth. The Jews still follow many of the laws, celebrations, and traditions found there, whereas, although Christians believe the whole Bible, they are not obligated to follow every rule and tradition because of the saving grace of Jesus Christ. The main philosophy of...
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...Timeline Essay of the Prophets Grand Canyon University BIB 351 12/11/2011 After having done a great deal of studying of Old Testament passages about the prophets I will explain what a prophet is, how God worked with them and who they were. God stopped talking openly to people after Adam and Eve were driven from the Garden, He then chose specific individuals through whom He would communicate. The prophet must be able to hear the voice of God and bring God’s words to the world. All prophecy will be “as the Spirit gives utterance” (Acts 2:4). In the ministry of a prophet, a called prophet speaks the message the Lord gives him. The first time the word “prophet” is used in the Bible is in the days of Abraham (Gen. 20:7). Each prophet had a specific message for the people of Israel from God. Some messages were warnings to Israel's about punishment if they continued to sin, others were about God's efforts to reconcile himself with Israel after a period of punishment, and prophecies about Israel and the nations it interacted with. Major Prophets of the Old Testament Isaiah’s period of prophecy was from 740 to 680 B.C. Isaiah is most often thought of as the greatest of the Old Testament prophets of the Bible. Isaiah prophesied about Israel's judgment and reconciliation with God, the coming savior Christ, and judgment of nations, and the end times. Jeremiah's ministry was from 630 - 585 B.C. In his writing he prophesized of the Israelites’ exile to Babylon, the fall of Jerusalem...
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...The fact is, at the root of the towing tree that is in fact a sprouting timeline that has budded and bloomed into five billion Bibles—propagating further into 2,123 leaf-like lan-guages—is the humble but enduring Nile River African pa-pyrus plant. Chocolate everywhere. Other Noteworthy Papyrus Manuscripts With the total corpus of Dead Sea Scrolls in the posses-sion of different entities (including private collectors), it is difficult to ascertain exactly how many are papyrus. One thing is for certain, papyrus from Africa’s Nile Riv-er formed the infrastructure of the Old Testament as repre-sented by the Dead Sea Scrolls. Might it have done so for the Greek version of the Old Testament as well? African Septuagint Manuscripts Just as the earliest manuscripts we have of the Old Testament are made of Black African Nile River papyrus, the same is true of the earliest manuscripts we have of the Greek Septuagint....
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...she put him in a woven basket and placed him to float amongst the waters of the Nile River. Ironically, Moses was founded by the Princess, who happened to be the Pharaoh’s daughter. God spoke to Moses through a bush, which was on fire but did not burn, demanding him, along with Aaron as a spokesman, to persuade and lead the Hebrews out of Egypt into the Promised Land of Abraham: Israel. The Pharaoh however was not okay with Moses leading his people out of slavery. He then sent his army after Moses and his people, but by the grace of God, he split the Red Sea letting Moses and his people through while sea collapsed over the Pharaoh’s army, drowning them to defeat. This infamous story is one of Moses’ greatest victories mentioned in the Old Testament. Not only did Moses lead his people out of slavery, but it was to him who God had given the Ten Commandments to form his nation, which is the basis of Christianity until this very day. Moses continuously delivered the honest word of God and continued to put his trust into his Lord, displaying a great amount of faith that followers of Christianity should look up to....
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...Bible Dictionary Project Template Name: Brittani Fink Student ID: L25540669 Course: Bibl 104 Date: September 22, 2014 Old Testament Bible Dictionary Project: Ruth is one of the most well known women of the Bible. She began her life in Moab, and eventually she moved to Israel. Ruth lived approximately 1000 B.C. No information is known about Ruth’s birth. Ruth is best known as one of the most godly women in the Bible. God reinforced her decision to leave her own country and she is one of the most prominent women in Jesus’ geneology. Ruth was known best for her loyalty, love, obedience and diligence. Ruth was a wife to Boaz and mother to Obed. Ruth put her trust in God and left her family and a land she knew to marry her first husband. After her husband died instead of fleaing back to her homeland she satyed with her mother-in-law then traveled together to Judah. Tursting in God again, Ruth found herself to fend for herself and to begin work in the fields, which is how she met Boaz. By being faithful and trusting God she was blessed with a son and grandson. Through Ruth’s life we can see that she is an example that God will reward our faithfulness. After she made the sacrifice to leave her family then lost her husband she remained faithful and trusted in God and God rewarded her. “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28). The book of Matthew, although not physically...
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...which the believer has worshipped God has changed and looks different. So one must ask the question, what is the proper way to worship God? Or what are the nonnegotiable parts that must be included to worship? In this paper we will develop a philosophy to determine what worship is, what should be included in worship today, and how important theology is to the leader of the worship experience. Defining Worship There are three terms in the bible that help us to understand worship. The first word is hwjtvh, which literally means to bow down. This word “emphasizes the way an Israelite thought of approaching the to the holy presence of God.”2 The second Old Testament word we must look at is dAbDo meaning to serve. “The highest designation of the Hebrew in his engagement with the worship of God is just this word servant.”3 In the New Testament the word most often used for worship is proskune÷w. This word carries the same meaning as to bow Timothy J. Ralston, “Pastoral Theology and Leadership II” unpublished class notes for PM302 Pastoral Theology and Leadership II (Dallas Theological Seminary, rev 2007) 1. 2 1 Ralph P. Martin, Worship in the Early Church (Eerdmans Publishing Co: Grand Rapids, MI, 1974) Ibid. 11. 3 1 2 down prostrate in submissive worship.4 These words describe the humble attitude of the believer when worshiping God,...
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...Grace Knowing the cultural and historical background of the New Testament should be a requirement in the studying of the New Testament. Without knowing the cultural and historic background of the New Testament would be reading the Bible and making a lot of our own interpretations. Before reading the assignment for this module, I believe I was making a lot of interpretations based on the writings in the New Testament. As long as I have been reading the Bible this is the first that I have read about knowing the cultural and historic background of the written text of the Bible and how they affect the interpretation. The New Testament was written about AD 45 to approximately AD100 and contains 27 books. Leather Scrolls and Papyrus sheets were uses to write down the information. ((The Essence of the New Testament: A Survey). Towns and Gutierrez)). The first pages were written in the language of the intended audience. Over time, the audiences’ changes and new translations are made so they can understand the writings. Each time a new translation is made it is for a different culture with a different history. It is difficult to say how many times our culture, historical background and biblical beliefs, has changed since AD 45. Copies were made from the original pages and forwarded through the country. God managed for the original signed papers to disappear. Translations only change the language of the text, not the meaning, that God had the text written. The biblical meaning...
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...BIBL 104-D69 LUO 12/7/2013 Summary of the books of the Old Testament Books) Exodus The genre for the book of Exodus is law. Some of the key concepts include God revealing his identity and even some of his expectations. God appoints Moses as a chosen leader. He demonstrates thru Moses and Aaron the power of faith. He also preformed miracles like delivering Moses from leprosy, the destruction of Pharaoh and his army and the splitting of the Red Sea. After settling in Egypt a new king was appointed, killing an entire generation of male children. Moses was spared and brought the Israelites out of Egypt which, the Pharaoh made a very difficult task. As result of his stubbornness he made his consequences worse. But, eventually the Israelites were freed on the Passover. The Ten Commandments were written and tabernacles where built filled with the spirit of God. These tabernacles guarded and guided the Israelites and Moses through their many journeys. Job The genre of this book is wisdom. God described Jobs character to be a strictly honorable and honest man who feared him. Satan negotiated with God, which caused Job to suffer greatly. He lost not most but all of his possessions, including his children and painful sores which covered his body. Despite all of the devastation that was happening in his life, he still chose to believe and serve God even when his wife had given up on him (God). He questioned his purpose in life, wanted answers from God, and wanted a chance to plead...
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...Old Testament Survey 21 September 2012 Story of Jonah Jonah was a prophet from Galilee and his story takes place somewhere between 780 B.C and 760 B.C.(Alexander) During this period of history, Assyria was a powerful, evil nation and Israel's most dreaded enemy. The Lord spoke to Jonah and told him to go to Nineveh and preach to the Ninevites. (Jonah 1:2) Jonah was supposed to warn the Ninevites to repent or suffer the consequences of their wickedness. Jonah had other ideas, though. Instead of heading for Nineveh, he took off for Tarshish, Spain. His motives could have been fear or revenge or both. The Assyrians had committed terrible killings against the people of Israel, traveling into their midst would have been frightening. Jonah also despised the Assyrians and probably would have liked to see God punish them. Yet, Jonah knew God's nature. He knew that if he preached repentance to the Ninevites, they would repent and God would spare them. (Jonah 4:2) Jonah hops on a boat headed for Tarshish, attempting to hide out from God. At night, a huge storm comes up and tosses the boat wildly. The sailors are afraid and all start to pray to their gods, while Jonah sleeps soundly below deck. (Jonah 1:4-6) The captain goes down to Jonah's cabin and pulls him out of bed. "And they said to one another, "Come, let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this trouble has come upon us." So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah." (Jonah 1:7 ) The sailors all question Jonah...
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...story in human history that is over 4000 years old. The story introduces “the first hero” ever known. A cruel Sumerian king who ruled the city of Uruk and did not care for his people but himself, he thought too highly of himself because he was half god, very strong, and had never found an equal. Although no one could defeat him, the people and gods were tired of his selfishness and decided to end his cruelty. They created a human named Enkidu who was as strong as him and both fought a fiercely battle where Gilgamesh had defeated Enkidu but realized that he had finally found an equal. The story follows Gilgamesh on a quest with Enkidu who becomes his friend. They both go out and fight different obstacles to save the world but before they can do that Enkidu dies in a battle leaving Gilgamesh with great sorrow, and seeks on a new quest to find eternal life for him and to bring his friend back to life. His selfishness to gain immortality leaves him with nothing but to realize that eternal life is not just given that easy. This old story continues to influence modern storytelling. There are different connections to this story like the Bible’s Old Testament and Greek mythology that still have a role in today’s society. The Bible’s Old Testament has many stories in common with the Epic of Gilgamesh. Since there are many followers of the Bible, it is very interesting to know how people would react to the similarities that both these very old stories have. One of the stories in the Bible...
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...and make me a better Christian. II. Part One: Canon The word Canon is Greek for a rule, and its meaning can be translated as “measuring stick.” (Praxis, Gutierrez and Etzel, 2012, pg 53) The Canon of scripture areis the accepted books of the Bible, thatBible, which is to be a tool for Christians to allow the Holy Spirit to measure them by spiritually. This “Measuring stick” is the instrument that shows our Faithfulness or lack of, our Obedience or lack of, our Conduct , our Sight, and our hearing by the word of God. The canon is the infallible word of God, His instruction to us and communication withcommunication with us that we understand what and how he expects us to live. The Measuring stick of the Old Testament was hard for anyone to keep, because no one is without sin, we understand that God made provision for us and that now we are not measured by the law (Canon) but by our Faith, God’s Grace and our Purpose in Him. God is our measuring stick for our spiritual as well as natural lives, because it is according to grace through our faith that we receive the blessings of Abraham, and though we were yet sinners Jesus came and died for us that we might have the right to eternal life. “For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will put my laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God and they shall be My...
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...Bishop Patteson Theological College Kohimarama 2013 Eschatology and Soteriology Assignment One (What cultural module you would use to explain Eschatology to your congregation) Name: Ellison Gito Course: THEO 235/ESCHATOLOGY/SOTERIOLOGY Semester: One Diploma: Three Year: 2013 Due date: March, Lecturer: Rev. Fox Mark CONTENTS Page 1) Introduction 1 2) Definition of Eschatology 1 3) Traditional Belief to Eschatology in Isabel 2 4) Biblical Foundation to Eschatology in the Old Testament 3 5) Biblical Foundation from the New Testament 3 a) Eschatology from Saint Paul b) Eschatology from the Gospels 4 6) Theological Reflection to Eschatology 4 7) Conclusion 5 8) Bibliography 6 1) Introduction In this 21st century people continue to wonder what their destiny will be after death; perhaps people have many definitions and explanation about it. Hence, people are struggling to reconcile to one common understanding. This questions I believe remain their and our question today. Now, having this understanding in mind I believe there is a great need for a clear and coherent explanation of Eschatology to my people. Therefore, in this essay I will begin to explore and try to instil to my people a clear understanding of eschatology by looking into our traditional belief about the last day. Then, later I will align this understanding to the Biblical texts of eschatology...
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...questions. If you prepare an outline in advance for each of the questions, you will be well prepared for the exam. (40 pts.) 1. In the theological debate inaugurated by the priest, Arius, the interpretation of Proverbs 8:22 ("The Lord created me and before the ages He established me...") plays a key role. Explain how Arius understood this passage and what implications it had for his Christology. What was the response of his theological opponents, and what was the outcome of the debate for Arius, and for the Church? 2. Marcion initiated an important debate that has been held responsible for the impetus in the Church to establish a New Testament canon. Explain Marcion’s view of Christian scriptures. What position did he take concerning the Hebrew Bible or Old Testament? Why? What did his position imply concerning the nature of the Old Testament God, and the relationship between Judaism and Christianity? How did the Church respond? 3. Roman and North African churches were beset by conflict during the third century concerning the Church’s ability to forgive certain egregious sins, which entailed a larger concern for moral requirements for membership in the Church. Explain how the controversy between Hippolytus and Callistus, and between Novatian, Cornelius, and Cyprian of Carthage drew...
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...Books o Bible Class Curriculum o Adult Curriculum o Bible Class Handouts o Topical Studies o Religious Debates o Premillennialism o Free Bible Tracts o Bible Land History • Debates o Baptism / Salvation o 'Faith Only' Salvation o Book of Mormon o Premillennialism o Limited Benevolence o Miracles / Healings o Humanity Of Christ o Catholic Church o Law Of Moses • Bible Lands o Bible Land Photographs o Books On Bible Cities o Articles On Bible Cities • Articles o Jesus Christ o Salvation / Baptism o New Testament Church o Denominations o The Eldership o Preachers / Preaching o Bible Land History o Godly Living o Marriage / The Home o Misc. Articles o Religious Humor • Clip Art o PowerPoint Backgrounds o Presentation Graphics o Web Page Graphics o Bible Land Photos • Search • Exit Five Great Bible Covenants by David Padfield In form, a covenant is an agreement between two people and involves promises on the part of each to the other. The concept of a covenant...
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