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The Idea of Biblical Theology by Geerhardus Vos
Filed Under: Theological Issues
Tags: biblical theology, theological issuesDr. Geerhardus Vos (1862-1949) was the most influential evangelical Bible scholar in the early development and popularization of the discipline of Biblical Theology (the counterpart to Systematic Theology). This essay was his inaugural address as Professor of Biblical Theology in Princeton Theological Seminary on May 8, 1894. Although it's not easy reading, it does help to clarify the distinctives and values of Biblical Theology.
The Roots of Faith - Overview
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Tags:The Roots of Faith is the extended version of The Story of Hope that includes 100 stories from the Bible’s Big Story of redemption, 50 from the Old Testament and 50 from the New Testament. We sometimes call it “a Biblical centipede that doesn’t limp” because every era in the Bible’s Big Story is included, even the 400 years between the Old and New testaments. Each of the 100 stories is summarily illustrated by one of the images from our new, high quality Good Soil image collection.
The Roots of Faith—OT Course Design Document
Filed Under: The Roots of Faith
Tags: chronological bible teaching, the roots of faithThis is the course design document (syllabus) for students enrolled in or interested in the Old Testament section of The Roots of Faith: Exploring the Bible from Beginning to End. The course involves 40 hours of class time (five full days, Monday-Friday). It covers 50 Bible stories/events from the overall BIG REDEMPTIVE STORY of the Bible.
The Sweeping Story of Scripture Taught Through Time
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Tags: chronological bible teaching, chronobible, new tribes, j.o. terry, tom steffenThis 20-page article by Tom Steffen and J.O. Terry present a historical overview of the use of the chronological Bible teaching as a method for evangelistic presentations.
The Triquetra
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Tags: triquetraAn explanation of the triquetra symbol that appears on the cover of the NKJV Bible and in The Story of Hope.
Translation Procedures for TSOH and TWTJ
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Tags: policies, translationsThis is a brief overview of the procedures and policies to be followed by translation teams working on The Story of Hope and The Way to Joy.
Use of Story in E and D
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Tags:These are just a few examples of stories I use in evangelism and discipleship. People like stories. Stories communicate truth and challenge us to change. Once again I will say: Try it! Telling stories could make a difference in your evangelism and discipleship.
What Must I [Really] Do to Be Saved?
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Tags: biblical issues, theology of evangelism, theological issues, faith responsesThis 10-page article was written to answer some common questions that are raised during Good Soil E&D seminars regarding what is necessary for salvation.
Word Studies for Three Good Soil Verbs
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Tags: biblical issues, theology of evangelism, good soil parable, greek words, theological issuesThis is a supplement to accompany the word study activity that appears on page one of the Good Soil E&D seminar workbook. It provides brief summary comments regarding the uses of the “Good Soil verbs” used in Matthew 13, Mark 4, and Luke 8 as they appear in other New Testament contexts.