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Essentials of Old Testament Theology

This is an introductory course on the beauty of the Old Testament.
Number of lessons: 5
Total length: 2 hours 21 minutes
Format: Audio
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About This Class


These two and a half hours of foundation-level lectures will introduce you to the beauty of the Old Testament and its major themes. They are summaries of Dr. House's full Old Testament Theology class available in the BT Institute.

 

Recommended Reading:

Old Testament Theology, Paul R. House 

Old Testament Theology, Bruce Waltke 

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About the Professor

Paul House

Dr. Paul House is a renowned Old Testament scholar and Hebrew professor at Beeson Divinity School. He has taught at institutions like Wheaton College, SBTS, and Taylor University. Author of key works including Old Testament Survey, Dr. House is also a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society and serves on the Translation Oversight Committee for the ESV Bible.

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Paul House

Lessons


  • Learn the significance of the Old Testament for its historical context, ethical teachings, and prophetic promises, and understand its continuous relevance in Christian life through the perspectives of Jesus and Paul.
  • Explore four major themes related to God and creation: God's person as the powerful, singular Creator; creation's role in comforting suffering people; the importance of worshiping God as Creator; and creation's connection to wisdom for daily living.
  • Discover God's personal relationship with His people, His redemption from sin, covenant promises, the Mosaic law's importance, forgiveness, and the future hope in His eternal kingdom, highlighting His comprehensive care and guidance for humanity.
  • Learn about the Old Testament's theological themes, including God's role as Creator and Redeemer, the concept of the Messiah, key scriptural passages, and how Jesus fulfills these roles, emphasizing God's plan for salvation and glory to reach all nations.
  • Discover the profound themes of mercy and judgment in Exodus 34. This lesson includes insights from Acts 10, 2 Timothy 4, and 2 Peter 3. Study passages from Deuteronomy, Hosea, Joel, Jonah, and Nahum, emphasizing repentance and intercession.
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