BB012-812 - Biblical Theology of Covenant

  • 3,162 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 8
    AQF level
  • Category advanced unit
    C
  • Biblical Studies Unit Discipline

Prerequisites

24 cps NT

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

1. Demonstrate Functional knowledge and understanding of the biblical-theological motif of covenant in the Old and New Testaments and in theological debate.

B. Be able to

1. Discuss the biblical-theological motif of covenant in the Old and New Testaments and its intersection with other biblical themes including justification, the law, and the sacraments.
2. Discuss theological perspectives on the motif of covenant.
3. Exegete selected passages of the Old and New Testaments that Relate to the motif of covenant.
4. Present Critical evidence-based perspectives on the biblical-theological motif of covenant.

C. Be in a position to

1. Applying Functional perspectives on the biblical-theological motif of covenant to contemporary Christian living and ministry practice as a reflective practitioner.

Content

Section A: An Introduction to Biblical Theology and Covenant
Defining biblical theology; recent perspectives
Defining covenant (ANE, OT, NT, theological views)
Covenant administrations
The nature of covenant succession
Covenant relating to Kingdom
Federal theology


Section B: Covenant of Redemption
Mosaic covenant in John
Covenant of redemption in John


Section C: The Covenant of Works
The image of God in Scripture
Genesis 2
Adam and Christ in the New Testament
Justification
Westminster Confession


Section D: From Adam to Abraham
Covenant of Grace with Adam
Covenant of Grace with Abraham: promise, ceremony, obligation, sign
Circumcision and Baptism


Section E: The Mosaic Covenant
Law in the New Testament
Theological perspectives
Relationship to Abrahamic Covenant
Covenant of Grace in the Old Testament
The Mosaic Covenant in the New Testament
The Mosaic Covenant and the Covenant of Works
Westminster Confession on the Law

Set Readings

This unit's indicative bibliography is currently being revised. Students should contact their home college for further details at the time of taking this unit.


Baker, D., Two Testaments, One Bible: The Theological Relationship Between the Old and New Testaments. 3rd ed (Nottingham: Apollos, 2010).
Beale, G. K. A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2011).
Clowney, E. P. The Unfolding Mystery: Discovering Christ in the Old Testament (Leicester: IVP, 1988).
Dempster, Stephen G., Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible. NSBT 15 (Leicester: Apollos, 2003).
Dumbrell, W. J. Covenant and Creation: A Theology of Old Testament Covenants (New York: Thomas Nelson, 1984).
Gentry, Peter J. and Stephen J. Wellum. Kingdom Through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants (Wheaton, Ill.: Crossway, 2012).
Goldsworthy, G., Christ-Centred Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles (Nottingham: Apollos, 2012).
Hafemann, S. J., Biblical Theology: Retrospect and Prospect (Downers Grove: IVP, 2002).
Hahn, Scott W. Kinship by Covenant: A Canonical Approach to the Fulfillment of God’s Saving Promises (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Press, 2009).
Holwerda, David E., Jesus & Israel: One Covenant or Two? (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995).
Kline, Meredith G. Kingdom Prologue (South Hamilton, Mass.: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1989).
Lawrence, Michael. Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church (Wheaton: Crossway, 2010).
Robertson, O. Palmer, The Christ of the Covenants, P & R, 1981.

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