Biblical Theology - Lesson 20
The Community of the New Creation
The Church is the community of the New Creation.

The Community of the New Creation
B. The Church as the new Israel; a brief survey from the gospels.
C. The Church as new Israel; the view of Paul.
D. The Church, as the new Israel, relates to eschatology.
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The use of the phrase "Latter Days" in the Old Testament and references where it occurs.
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% CompletePaul uses the term "latter days" to refer to "end-time" events. The prophet Daniel also has references to "latter days" which are referred to in the New Testament.
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The link between 2 Thessalonians and 1 John. Practical implications of biblical theology.
% Complete The "Son of Man" as a beginning fulfillment of the great tribulation. The biblical theology of Jesus in the Gospels.
% CompleteThe redemptive historical significance of Jesus' baptism and temptation has its roots in the Old Testament account of the Exodus.
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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.
% Complete 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.
% 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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% CompleteHuman marriage is a reflection of the inaugurated new creation marriage of Christ and the Church.
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Seminary level course on Biblical Theology