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FINAL THOUGHTS:
Discuss the continuity and discontinuity of the three different levels of OT narrative
a. Top level regarding the universal plan of God
b. Mid level which centers on Israel
c. Bottom level short story building blocks for the larger narratives
In what way(s), if any, are the Old Testament and New Testament connected in
terms of
a. Gods revelation?
b. Divine laws?
c. Normative nature?
Discuss NT narrative application to 21C audiences
a. Descriptive in nature
b. Non-normative
How are biblical epistles similar or dissimilar to other ancient epistles?
What is the nature of an occasional letter?
Explain the varied NT use of the word charis, defined grace, thanks, or favor,
using the comprehensive theme of Gods power.
Discuss ramifications of God as Hero in Bible narratives.
a. What positive occurs where God is hero?
b. What negative occurs where God is not hero?
Define and discuss historical precedents for Christian living in the narrative form
a. The Book of Acts as an example of intended precedence for Christian
life
b. The bulk of OT narrative as bottom level to a larger prescriptive truth
Discuss the difference between apodictic and casuistic law
How does presupposition influence biblical interpretation?
a. What types of presupposition are likely for the interpreter?
b. How does the interpreter combat presuppositions?