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THE BIBLE: GOD’S STORY OF REDEMPTION (8) Review: Lessons 1-7 I.

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III.

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VI.

VII.

VIII.

Interpretation & Metanarrative A.

Exegesis: Historical, Cultural, Literary Issues

B.

The overarching story of God’s mission: Creation, Fall, Redemption

Creation as Cosmic Temple A.

Earth designed to be filled with God’s presence & glory

B.

The fundamental goodness & holiness of the material creation

The Living Image of God A.

Manifestation of the Divine Presence & Glory

B.

Mediation of the Divine Mind & Will

C.

Embodiment of the Divine Life animated by the Divine Breath

D.

Humans to serve as Kings & Priests of Creation on Earth

The Creation Mandate: From Eden to the Ends of the Earth A.

Relationship: to God, to One Another, to the Creation

B.

Mandate: Exploration, Cultivation, Expansion

C.

The whole earth to be filled with God’s Glory through His Living Image

The Fall A.

Moral Autonomy forfeits Life with God (Immortality & Incorruption)

B.

The Human Condition is corrupted

C.

The Creation Mandate is marred; thus Creation’s Purpose is frustrated

Abraham: Chosen for All Nations A.

Called & Blessed to set apart a people for the benefit of all nations

B.

Covenantal Foundation for Redemption

Israel: A Chosen People for All Nations A.

Called to be a Holy Nation & a Kingdom of Priests

B.

Preservers of the Truth

C.

Providers of Blessings

D.

Progenitors of the coming Redeemer

God

Next Class = Exodus: Paradigm of Redemption

Adam Abraham Israel

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Garden Promised L. Land

Earth