Biblical Theology - Lesson 11
A Redemptive-Historical Perspective on the Temple
The significance of the Temple in the Old Testament. Christ and his followers are a temple in the new creation of the new exodus out of sin.
A Redemptive-Historical Perspective on the Temple
I. Reasons Why the Garden of Eden Was the First Temple
A. It was a unique place of God’s presence.
B. Genesis 2:15
C. The tree of life was probably the model for the lampstand placed directly outside the holy of holies in Israel’s temple.
D. Israel’s later temple had wood carvings in the form of floral arrangements.
E. Not only was Adam to guard this sanctuary, but he was to subdue the earth according to Genesis 1:28.
II. Noah’s Ark Was the Temple of God’s Presence in the Second Creation.
A. The word for Noah’s ark, not in Hebrew but in Greek, is the word that’s used in the Greek OT for the ark of the covenant in Israel.
B. Noah’s ark had three levels, just as the later temple in Israel had three distinct parts.
C. Detailed architectural plans (Ezekiel 40-48; Revelation 21).
D. The ark was where God’s unique presence was during the flood.
E. Noah was a priest.
III. The Features of Israel’s Temple Resemble God’s Temple in Heaven.
A. The statuette cherubim around the Ark of the Covenant reflect the real cherubim who stand guard around God’s throne.
B. The curtains that separate the holy of holies from the holy place are woven with blue thread.
C. The curtains separating the holy of holies had needlework on it of the stars representing the heavens.
D. The temple was divided into three levels.
IV. Christ and His Followers Are a Temple in the New Creation of the New Exodus Out of Sin.
A. Christ is the temple toward which all earlier temples looked and which they anticipated.
B. Not only is Christ the temple but the church is also the temple.
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The use of the phrase "Latter Days" in the Old Testament and references where it occurs.
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When the term "latter days" appears in New Testament books, it sometimes refers exclusively to future events.
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The link between 2 Thessalonians and 1 John. Practical implications of biblical theology.
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The "Son of Man" as a beginning fulfillment of the great tribulation. The biblical theology of Jesus in the Gospels.
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Jesus' healings represent the restoration of Israel. Jesus as the Son of Man.
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Jesus' healings continue to indicate his restoration of creation and of Israel. Healings were acted out parables of Jesus’ mission to spiritually heal.
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Two chief characteristics of true membership in the Inaugurated kingdom: repentence over sin and offering forgiveness.
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0% CompleteDifferent approaches and methods for doing biblical theology. The apostle Paul experienced the new creational kingdom.
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The apostle Paul's vision of Christ on the Damascus road has similarities to visions of God that people had in the Old Testament.
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Man is now able to fulfill the divine command in Genesis 1:28 by being, "in Christ."
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There is a close relationship in the New Testament of the concepts of reconciliation and eschatology.
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Sanctification is the process of being set apart from the old creation to the new.
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Justification is a declaration of righteousness applied by grace.
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The sinless life of Christ worked out a perfect righteousness for his people.
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The Church is the community of the New Creation.
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The Holy Spirit is the equipper of the Messiah and the eschatological transformer of Israel.
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Human marriage is a reflection of the inaugurated new creation marriage of Christ and the Church.
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