Bibliology Series Recap

1. Authority

...because it is the very words of God. It’s God speaking directly to us through these words in this book. Therefore, it is the standard for all truth and reality. It is these governing rules of life to the highest degree possessing ultimate authority. 2 Tim. 3:16

2. Clarity

...because without our ability to understand it, it would be useless. Why would God give us this to know him if we can’t understand it and know him? So God uses the gift and development of language to communicate to us about who He is and what He’s done and how that changes us when we believe. Deut. 6:6

3. Necessity

...because without it, we won’t know salvation through Jesus and others will not as well. We would just know about God but not have a close and intimate relationship with him through Jesus Christ. Thus, the Bible is needed for salvation and spiritual growth. Rom. 10:13-17

4. Sufficiency

...because without it, we will have to look for other things on top of this to live our lives by, but we won’t because this is enough. Deut. 4:2


References & Further Study

Systematic Theology - Wayne Grudem

What is Common Grace - Timothy Keller

Crash Course: Protestant Reformation - John Green

Look at the Book - John Piper

StewardShip

You have a ship of goodies. Everything you have comes from God - your time and talents; your family and money. You don't own it. God has let you borrow it.

Where are you going to take your ship?

IJTOWTG 1: Religious Pluralism

What are the five major world religions?

BIBLIOTHECA

HiStory 15: The End (of the World)

The full impact of the redeeming love of Christ through the cross will be realized in the coming age -history lost in eternity.

He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! -Rev. 22:20

HiStory 14: The Beginning (of Church)

Ecclesiology: study of the Church

1. What is the Church?

Body? Yes (1 Cor. 12:12-27)
Team? Yes (1 Cor. 9:24-27)

HiStory 13: Resurrection (of Jesus)

10 Results of the Resurrection (via Desiring God)

HiStory 12: Death (of Jesus)

A. How Did Jesus Die?

     Gospel Texts:

     Matt. 27:45-50
     Mk. 15:33-39
     Lk. 23:44-49
     Jn. 19:28-30

HiStory 11: Life (of Jesus)

A. Jesus' Opponents

     Pharisees - Minority Sanhedrin / Majority Influence
     Sadduccees - Majority Sanhedrin / Minority Influence

B. Within Group - Social Dynamics

     Power is centralized and honor is bestowed. The more you are from the center, the more rejection and shame you face from your group. Jesus redefines the social dynamics in His kingdom and bestows love, acceptance, and honor while erasing sin and shame to those who draw near to Him.

C. Regeneration (Birth) & Sanctification (Growth) - John 3:1-15

     Both are powered by faith and the Holy Spirit

     Regeneration precedes sanctification
     Sanctification proves regeneration

HiStory 10: Birth(s)

A. The Birth of John

     Father - Zechariah (Priest)
     Mother - Elizabeth (Barren)
     Angel - Gabriel
     Holy Spirit - John

HiStory: Interlude

"Suppose there was a king who loved a humble maiden. The king was like no other king. No one dared breathe a word against him, for he had the strength to crush all opponents. And yet this mighty king was melted by love for a humble maiden. How could he declare his love for her? In an odd sort of way, his kingliness tied his hands. If he brought her to the palace and crowned her head with jewels and clothed her body in royal robes, she would surely not resist—no one dared resist him. But would she love him?

She would say she loved him, of course, but would she truly? Or would she live with him in fear, nursing a private grief for the life she had left behind? Would she be happy at his side? How could he know? If he rode to her forest cottage in his royal carriage, with an armed escort waving bright banners, that too would overwhelm her. He did not want a cringing subject. He wanted a lover, an equal. He wanted her to forget that he was a king and she a humble maiden and to let shared love cross the gulf between them. For it is only in love that the unequal can be made equal."

-Søren Kierkegaard

HiStory 9: Silence

A. Summary

     Shame & Honor in the OT:

     1. Adam & Eve (Gen. 2:25)
     2. Noah (Gen. 9:21-25)
     3. Tower of Babel (Gen. 11:4)
     4. Abraham (Gen. 16:1-2)
     5. Moses (Num. 20:10-13)
     6. David (2 Sam. 19:5)
     7. Esther (Es. 6:7-9)

HiStory 8: Return

A. Introduction

     The existence of the Jews confirms the reality of God and the Bible.

B. Return of Exiles

     God sovereignly and undeserving brings His people (Israelites/Hebrews/Jews) back to Jerusalem/promise land to rebuild the temple and walls because He is faithful to His promise.

     Ezra (scribe) & Nehemiah (governor)

HiStory 7: Exile

A. Good News

HiStory 6: Kings & Kingdoms

A. Introduction

     God's grace throughout the Bible

B. The First of the Kings

     1. Saul (1 Sam 8-9)

     Israelites want a king to be like other nations. God gives a king who looks the part.

     2. David (1 Sam 16)

     David is appointed king. The heart matters more than height - love more than looks.

HiStory 5: Law & Land

A. What is the Law?

     Rules for living

     1. Ten Commandments (Ex 20)

     2. More rules and laws (rest of Exodus to Deuteronomy) - aka Pentateuch or Torah

     Priests and Tabernacle (Ex 25-31, 35-40) set up for symbolism and law enforcement:

Discussion: Call & Passover

1. James referes to the story of Abraham to illustrate his point that faith without works is dead (Jas 2:21-26). Would you say that works without faith is dead too? Why?

2. Imagine yourself walking into a Passover meal with a bunch of Jews. What will you do?

HiStory 4: Passover

HiStory 3: Call

A. Three Pictures of Abraham

     1. Gen 12:1-4

     2. Gen 15:1-6

     3. Gen 22:1-14

Discussion: Creation & Fall

1. Watch the Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham (Evolution vs. Creationism) debate below. What is the strongest     evidence presented for each side? Should schools teach both views? Why?

2. Some people believe that we're no longer made in the image of God (Ge 1:27) because of sin (Ge 3:6). Would you agree or disagree with that and why?

HiStory 2: Fall

A. Sin (Genesis 3)

     1. Definition (Ge 3:6)

     "Sin represents the displacement of God and deification of self" -M. Bird

     Sin = Evil; Sin = Disease; Sin = Curse

HiStory 1: Creation

A. Genesis 1-2

     Who: God...

     What: ...created everything good...

     When: ...in the beginning...

     Where: ...from nowhere...

     Why: ...for His glory (Rev 4:11).

     How: ex nihilo (Latin for "out of nothing")

HiStory: Introduction

HiStory is a series on the storyline of the whole Bible, from the Old Testament to the New Testament, from Genesis to Revelation. There will be 15 lessons which will highlight different stories within the big story of the Bible. After all, history, is His story.