SYSTEMATIC / BIBLICAL THEOLOGY: DRAMA OF SCRIPTURE
Spring, 2023
In this course, we will survey the storyline of the Bible as it unfolds from Genesis to Revelation, tracing the history of God’s redemptive plan against the backdrop of creation and sin. The focus will be on the big picture, identifying key people and events and how they tie together as God establishes his Kingdom on earth, from creation (Gen 1) to the new creation (Rev. 21-22). Our emphasis will be on the unity of the Scriptures as one story that reaches its fulness and fulfillment in Christ the Lord. We will seek to understand our place today in His Story and reflect on how the storyline may help us as we talk with others about the Bible.
Supplemental reading in Bible Doctrine: Essential Teachings of the Christian Faith by Wayne Grudem and Jeff Purswell (1999).
Zoom meeting times: Fridays, 9:00-10:15 am EST.
Facilitator: Bob Mackey – cell 828-289-6986 / Bob.Mackey@worldteam.org
Activities. Class work (2-3 hours weekly) will consist of:
- Participate in weekly Zoom sessions (Fridays, 9:00-10:15 am EST)
- Faithfully complete the readings assigned from Drama, Grudem and Scripture.
- Post responses to two discussion questions of your choice on the discussion forum on Grow 2 Serve prior to Thursday PM to be ready for our Zoom session each Friday.
- For the last week of the class, please prepare a paper that explains 1) what you have learned in this class and 2) how you see your own story unfolding.