What are the two contexts inside the Bible we need to consider in terms of biblical
interpretation? - ANSWER Historical context: written by a biblical author
under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Israelites' worldviews, historiographies, life-
settings, languages, cultures
Literacy context: context seeks to understand a passage
by locating it in the larger context of surrounding verses, paragraphs, chapters and the
book as a whole,
once understand historical context, enlarge scope to literacy context
Biblical interpretation- find continuity between the ancient biblical world and literary
contexts we can understand and apply
Present-day context: application- biblical interpretation to then apply to daily life
Jesus Christ is the central and climactic figure in the history of redemption. What is
redemption? Briefly describe how his unique identity and mission bring full and final
redemption to God's people.(Romans 10:4) - ANSWER purchase of something or
someone out of bondage by a greater party
Jesus bought people back from the bondage of sin by dying on the cross to be free from
sin and have a relationship w/ Him
Then we see Jesus through his redemptive plan within the 4 covenant
promises( relationship w/ greater grace i turn of faithfulness)
List all that demonstrate Jesus's authority and briefly describe the reasons why they
represent his authority as the Messiah. (Jesus's word and deed) - ANSWER Jesus
teachings, healings and exorcisms, and jesus's actions involving power over natural
world, death, sin, and Sabbath
Jesus's Word- Sermon on the mount- Jesus was sovereign interpreter and fulfillment of
OT, and his teachings transcended the law of Moses, his teachings were final Word of
God for people
Jesus's Deeds- healing and exorcisms, the dominion of natural power(rebuked the
winds and sea), authority over death, the forgiveness of sins, Jesus is the Lord of the
Sabbath(jesus= goal and fulfillment of Sabbath meaning)
According to the textbook, explain why Jesus's character shows Jesus's unique identity
as the Son of God. - ANSWER Jesus compassion- healing the sick and feed people
Jesus mercy- lost sheep, lost son stories
Jesus faithfulness to God- against evil temptations, faithfulness in prayerfulness and
submission in ministry, triumphant cry from the cross(finished)
Jesus faithful to disciples
Demonstrations of Jesus Character- compassionate, merciful, faithful
, Lis the titles of Jesus and briefly describe them in term of his identity. Key verses(Christ-
Matthew 16:16) (Son of Man- Daniel 7:13-14)(The Last Adam (Romans 5:15-19), (Son
of God (John 1:1; 3:16; 5:8,
Hebrews 1:1-2), God (John 20:28), Lord (1 Corinthians 12:3, John 20:28),
Immanuel (Matthew 1:23). - ANSWER Christ- anointed one
Son of Man-Jesus identity as human and status as king of God's kingdom
The Last Adam-Adam's sin resulted in guilt, death, and condemnation for all people,
while Jesus's obedience resulted in forgiveness, life, and righteousness for all who trust
in him. All things new, better than Garden
Son of God-Jesus divine nature, human king, Jesus greater that prophets of OT and
give final revelation from God
God- early Christians' belief in Jesus as divine
Lord- Jesus hold complete authority and kingship over all
Immanuel-represents not only Jesus's divine nature but also Jesus's very presence of
God among his people.(God with us)
Discuss the difference between the objective and subjective aspects of the
gospel. - ANSWER Objective aspect- Christian gospel is facts of history- objective
truths cannot be changed by reasons or group perspectives
Subjective aspect- requirements of personal repentance and faith
List the claims Jesus made about his nature and the kingdom purposes of his
ministry? What are the characteristics of the kingdom of God? (Refer to the
section 'Jesus and the Kingdom of God.') - ANSWER Jesus word and deed unveil the
kingdom of God
Initiative- proclaim arrival of kingdom
Word- gospel of kingdom
Ministry- Jesus healing exorcism kingdom arrived in his ministry
Disciples- disciples proclaimed his kingdom, pursued it, and prayed for its arrival
The kingdom was closely linked with God's
redemption of his people.
God kingdom
Eternal Kingdom
Davidic Kingdom
The arrival of the kingdom is "good news" in God's
restoration plan.
God's Reign
God's restoration
God's Establishment
New Heavens and New Earth
Kingdom of God is established through Jesus life, death, and resurrection
Jesus is Eternal King
Jesus is Savior for the World