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BIL102: Workshop 2
Glenn Johnson
Welcome & IntrosNameWho are your people (family/work/,
etc)Spiritual UpbringingHopes/Apprehensions about this
class
Devotion & Prayer"For God so loved the world that
he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it."There is no judgment awaiting those who trust him. But those who do not trust him have already been judged for not believing in the only Son of God.”
-John 3:16-18, NLT
Devotion & Prayer"But when the Holy Spirit has
come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:8, NLT
• Quick Tour of BIL 102 in Learning Studio (Workshops/Honesty Policy)
• Syllabus Review• Discussions: Done in Class (Read ahead to prep for them)• Indicated Assignment Times: Not Exact• QUIZZES: Almost entirely from JIL text and in-class lecture• LECTURES IN LMS: Supplemental• Biblestudytools.com• Review of Assignments• Project Teams: No Official Teams; in-class group activity
Two Questions:
a) What concerns are there with reliability/accuracy of New Testament?
b) Why is/isn’t it important?
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
Ongoing STORY About:
-People of Faith-Jesus Christ & His Unique Place and Message In History-First Century Movement: Christianity-Things Yet To Come…
-400 Silent Years between OT & NT
-Gap In Biblical Record-Silence of Prophetic Voice
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
Alexander the Great-B.C. 334-Master of the Middle East-Died at 33 of Pneumonia-”When Alexander saw the breadth
of his domain, he wept for there were no more worlds to conquer”
Spread of Hellenism-Gave Rise: Hellenist Jews-Greek: Common Language-Pharisees & Sadducees Born
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All
Came To Be
Jews Return From Exile-Rebuilt Temple B.C. 450-B.C. 175: Syrians Beat Egypt
& Were Dominant-Pharisees & Sadducees Born
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
Antiochus-Syrian King: B.C. 168-Offered Greek Pig On
Jewish Altar, the “Abomination of Desolation”
Judaism?-Almost Died-Mattathias: Birthed
Maccabean Revolution-Vs. 300 Elephants & 20K
Syrians-Got Elephants Drunk on
Wine and Won Battle
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
-“Alas! Why was I born to see this, the ruin of my people, the ruin of the holy city, and to live there when it was given over to the enemy, the sanctuary given over to aliens? Her temple has become like a person without honor; her glorious vessels have been carried into exile. Her infants have been killed in her streets, her youths by the sword of the foe? What nation has not inherited her palaces and has not seized her spoils? All her adornment has been taken away; no longer free, she has become a slave. And see, our holy place, our beauty, and our glory have been laid waste; the Gentiles have profaned them. Why should we live any longer? Then Mattathias and his sons tore their clothes, put on sackloth, and mourned greatly.”
(1 Maccabees 2:7-14)
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
-ROME BATTLED AND
WON THE WORLD UNDER
CAESAR AUGUSTUS
(B.C. 27)
-Expansion By War to Expansion
By Peace
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
-Unity of Roman Empire=Spread of
Christianity
-ROADS
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
HEROD THE GREAT
-Rebuilt the Temple
-Jealous Guy: Killed 3 Wives and 2 Sons
NEW TESTAMENT BACKGROUND: How It All Came To Be
-A.D. 70……Destruction of Temple
-No Jewish State Until 1948
Have you thought about all the views we all have about the Bible and how that impacts our expression
of God in the world?
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
ROADBLOCKS: To Understanding The New
Testament
1.Never Put Anything On Top of A Bible
2.Saved A Life Miraculously
3.Never Write In A Bible or Throw It Away
4.Protection Against Sexual Sin
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
BIBLE: “Book”
HOLY: “set aside for a special purpose”
2 DIVISIONS: OT & NT
TESTAMENT: “covenant/agreement”
REVELATION: “God revealing Himself to us”
INSPIRATION: “God-given desire in the heart of man to record
revelation”
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENTTOOK 27 YEARS TO ACQUIRE
BIBLE OF THE EARLY CHURCH?
Old Testament!
APOCRYPHA: 14 Extra Books NOT In Old Testament
No written record of Jesus until 20 years after his death
“Q”: name of earliest source we know, which Mark and
Luke copied from
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
1st Body: -Paul wrote 1st book in NT: 1 & 2 Thessalonians-AD50-65: all Paul’s letters circulating by now
2nd Body: -Synoptic Gospels-AD69-70: Gospel of Mark appeared-AD80:Matthew:used Mark; Q; or material he only had-AD90:Luke used Mark word for word-AD100:John appears; no parables; no exorcisms
3rd Body: -General Epistles-AD70: Hebrews-AD90:James-AD95:Revelation-AD120:2 Peter; last letter written
?
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
AD397: 27 Books Chosen For New Testament
?
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
WHY CLOSE THE NEW TESTAMENT?
?
Marcion
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
200AD
-Church Drew a List of Books By 3 Tests
1. Tradition
2. Reader’s Value
3. Apostle’s Name On Book
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
ORIGEN OF ALEXANDRIA
-First Listing of NT Books in AD300
-AD325: Eusebius Made NT Book List..First Time 7 General Epistles
Appear
-AD367: Athanasius…NT Finally Listed With 27 Books
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
-AD397 Carthage: Council Voted On Each Book
-AD400: Cyril Of Jerusalem Left Revelation Out
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
THERE ARE NO ORIGINAL COPIES OF THE NEW TESTAMENT….
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
TRANSLATIONS: Interpretations
Rating Translations
A.Group Translations (best for study)
B. Individual Translations
C.Church Translations
D.Paraphrased
HOW WE GOT THE NEW TESTAMENT
TRANSLATIONS: Interpretations
Rating Translations
A.Group Translations (best for study)
B. Individual Translations
C.Church Translations
D.Paraphrased
Rating Translations
A.KJV, NRSV, RSV, NIV, NLT, NASB
B.Phillips, Montgomery
C.Book of Mormon, Catholic Bible
D.Living Bible, Message
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS MATTHEW
-Tax Collector-Very Jewish Picture of Jesus-First Birth Stories-First Typical Sermon-5 Women In Lineage-Skillfully Organized-Only Writer W/3 Wise Guys
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELSSermon on the Mount
Matthew 5-7
-Heart of the Kingdom of God (KOG)-Very Strong Words-Strive For Perfection-Views: Absolutist-Views: Modification
-Demands of the KOG: very radical; cause of unease
-New “Law” Given To Jesus’ Disciples
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELSSermon on the Mount
Matthew 5-7
-Poetic Literary Style: Uses Parallelism (One Line is Related
To Another)
-7:2- Synonymous: Same Idea Repeated for Emphasis
-6:14-15- Antithetic: Contrast Between 2 Lines
5:17- Step: Point Stated, Then Builds
7:3- Synthetic: Correspondence In Rhythmic Form; 2nd Extends
Meaning
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS MARK
-Most Unique Gospel
-Often Ignored
-”Maverick” Gospel
-No Beginning/Ending
-No Xmas Story
-”Tells it like it is”
-First Gospel
-Gospel of Action; “Immediately”
-Respected Disciples: Appear Dull/Dense
-”Epitimao”=Physically Censor, Rebuke, Rap On Knuckles..Appears 9x to Demoniacs, Oceans,
Seas, Disciples, Even Jesus
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS MARK
-Markan “Sandwich”: Unique Literary Device Where One Story is Split Apart & Another Inserted As “Meat”…Outer Stories Interpret Inner Stories…
Always Have “Toothpick” To Connect Them
-6 Mini Gospels
-Is Only Place Where Jesus Calls Someone “Satan”
-Insiders Are Outsiders & Vice-Versa
-”Messianic Secret”
-Role of the Sea: Place of Wilderness, Separation, Evil
-No Sermons In Mark
-Author John Mark from Acts 15:36-41
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
LUKE
-Only Gentile (Non Jewish) Writer in NT
-Purpose: “Orderly Account” (1:1-4)
-Same Author As Acts
-Longest Gospel
-Was M.D.
-FOCUS: Social Outcasts
-Smelly Shepherds: First to Know of
Jesus Birth
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
LUKE
-No Room At The Inn?
-”Proper Place”
-Born In Cave Outside of Inn
-350+ Poems Written Attacking Innkeeper
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
LUKE
-Only One To Record Good Samaritan
-Stresses Women Throughout
-Stresses Role Of Children: Mentioned 3x In Connection
w/Jesus
-Luke 19:1-10: Lost People Matter To God
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
JOHN
-Written by Apostle John, “the disciple whom Jesus loved”
-From Galilee
-Simple Approach: Light and Darkness Theme
-”Problem Child of the NT”
-Beautiful Literary Style: Moves Like a Symphony
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
JOHN
-Only Gospel Introduced With a Hymn
-No Birth Stories, Parables, Exorcisms
-Jesus Given Name “Logos”
-More Sayings of Jesus From Cross & Graphic Depiction of
Resurrection Story
CHRIST IN THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS
JOHN
-Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” (John 6:35)
-KOG: Is NOW, but Not Yet a Reality
Distinctive Features In Acts
-Acts is the only book in the New Testament that tells us specifically of the
beginning of the church
-Physical Israel gives way to new spiritual Israel
-Church becomes the instrument through which the promise given to Abraham
would reach the world
Proclamation
Apologetic
Conciliatory
Historical
Distinctive Features In Acts
EUROPE
Distinctive Features In Acts
Revolves Around 2 Main People
Peter: In Jerusalem (Ch. 1-12)
Paul: From Syria To Rome (Ch. 13-28)
Distinctive Features In Acts
Historical Background For Paul’s 10 Letters
….NOT TO MENTION PHILEMON
Distinctive Features In Acts
11 Major Speeches In Acts
1. Peter on Pentecost (2:14-40)
2. Peter to Jews In Jerusalem (3:12-26)
3. Stephen Before the Sanhedrin (7:2-53)
4. Peter to Cornelius (10:34-43)
5. Paul To Jews Among Gentiles (13:16-41)
6. Paul to Greeks In Athens (17:22-31)
7. Paul to Ephesian Elders (20:18-35)
8. Paul To Jews At Jerusalem (22:1-21)
9. Paul to Felix, Gov. of Judea (24:10-21)
10.Paul to King Agrippa (26:2-23)
11.Paul to Unbelieving Jews (28:25-28)
Distinctive Features In Acts
GIVES US A UNIQUE LOOK AT HOW EARLY CHURCH PRESENTED GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST ACROSS
CULTURAL SETTINGS
Distinctive Features In Acts
PRAYER HAS A SIGNIFICANT PLACE IN ACTS
Distinctive Features In Acts
ATTENTION GIVEN TO CONVERSION PROCESS AND
HOW PEOPLE CAME TO CHRIST IN NEW TESTAMENT
CHURCH
Distinctive Features In Acts
ONE OF MOST SIGNIFICANT FEATURES IS COMING AND ACTIVITY OF HOLY SPIRIT
Handout: Use as a guide to understanding
Sermon on the Plain in Luke 6:17-49
Review of Dropbox Assignment
DISCUSSION ZONE: LEADERSHIP IN ACTS
LEADERSHIP: Core Construct at IWU…..Noah: One person can make a difference.Esther: God has a place for you.Joseph: Don’t give up your dreams.Moses: Live in the faith zone, not the safe zone.Rebekah: Give generously to others.Abraham: God always does the right thing.Nehemiah: No problem is too big when you have the right help.David: You can overcome the limitations others place on you.Jonathan: Strengthen a leader and save a nation.Paul: Persevere and you will receive a great reward.Peter: Speak up, you may be wrong but what a way to grow.Moses: Be prepared to take a walk in the wilderness.Rahab: Even a prostitute can be honored by God.
http://www.truthortradition.com/articles/biblical-leadership-is-servant-leadership
DISCUSSION ZONE: LEADERSHIP IN ACTS
Read ArticleConvene in groups of 3-4Identify 1 leadership quality outlined and speak to how it could impact your job, home and school
Reconvene as a class to discuss findings (each will contribute)
Summary