Biblical Theology
Biblical theology traces the major themes of the Bible by studying the perspectives of different authors in both the Old and New Testaments. Join Dr. Beale as he looks at themes like God's character, ministry of Jesus, justification and eschatology. This will help you understand what the Bible as a whole teaches on these subjects in a way that can change the way you live.
Number of lessons: 22
Total length: 22 hours and 40 minutes
Format: Audio
About This Class
Seminary level course on Biblical Theology
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About the Professor
Greg Beale
Rev. Dr. Gregory K. Beale (PhD, Cambridge) is the professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Beale’s academic interests include the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament, the book of Revelation, the biblical-theological theme of the temple as the dwelling place of God, and the topic of inerrancy, among others.
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Lessons
- 0% CompleteExplore New Testament theology, its relationship with Old Testament themes, and its distinctiveness from systematic theology and exegesis, while examining key theological concepts like the kingdom, inaugurated eschatology, and new creation, supported by essential literature and readings.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteLearn how New Testament writers, especially Peter, interpret "latter days" to include first-century events, fulfilling end-time prophecies, and how the Antichrist's influence began then through false teachers.0% Complete
- Paul 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.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteLearn about the connection between 2 Thessalonians 2 and 1 John regarding Daniel's prophecies of an end-time opponent, the concept of lawlessness, and the importance of maintaining covenant loyalty to God against false teachings and the spirit of the Antichrist.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteGain understanding of the Great Tribulation, the Son of Man's role in Daniel and the Gospels, and how Jesus unexpectedly fulfills this prophecy through suffering and establishing the kingdom amidst trials, making him the true Israel and highlighting the church's ongoing tribulation.0% Complete
- Explore John the Baptist and Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3, understanding "fulfilling all righteousness," its link to water ordeals, and Jesus' role as the new Adam overcoming temptation, proving his mission to restore Israel and bring light to the nations.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteThis lesson provides an in-depth understanding of the inaugurated Kingdom and Jesus’ teachings, focusing on his role in biblical creation events, the restoration of Israel through his miracles, and the presence of the kingdom of God during his ministry.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteExplore the church's faithful witness, trials of discipleship, Jesus' fulfillment of prophecies, His miracles as parables, redefinition of family, restoration of creation, and His role in redemptive history.0% Complete
The parables indicate how the eschatological kingdom is beginning in the ministry of Jesus.
0% Complete- 0% CompleteLearn that Jesus is the true seed of Abraham and the ultimate remnant of Israel, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, and how attributing his works to Satan constitutes the unforgivable sin.0% Complete
- Learn how idolatry is a central issue in Israel's history, how Jesus used parables to reveal and conceal spiritual truths, and how Israel's adherence to tradition over God's word is a form of idolatry, making them spiritually blind and deaf like the idols they revered.0% Complete
- Learn about the temple's redemptive historical perspective, linking the Old Testament temple to Jesus, examining John's vision in Revelation 21, and understanding Jesus as the ultimate temple, with Christ and His followers embodying the temple in the new creation.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteLearn about the "in-breaking new creation" as the central theme of biblical theology, exploring various proposed centers for the Old and New Testaments, and how Paul's Damascus Road experience shapes his theological framework around resurrection and new creation.0% Complete
- Understand the resurrection's pivotal role in Paul's theology, its portrayal as a new creation, and the significant influence of the Damascus Road experience on Paul's self-conception and mission, supported by Old Testament references and motifs of light and new creation.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteThis lesson explains how the theology of the image of God is represented in Christ as described in Hebrews, how Christ fulfills what Adam could not, and how believers can reflect this image through faith, suffering, and perseverance.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteThis lesson reveals how Paul's transformation on the Damascus Road symbolizes reconciliation and new creation, examining key biblical texts to show that reconciliation with God leads to a life of peace and unity among believers, reflecting their new creation status.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteLearn about reconciliation and the law, differing evangelical views on its applicability, Paul's justification in eschatology, the concept of sanctification, the indicative and imperative in Christian life, and the practical implications of God's sovereignty in sanctification.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteLearn about Christ's role in initiating a new creation, which transforms understanding of the law, explains Paul's views, and emphasizes unity and moral obedience, excluding ethnic distinctions.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteLearn about justification, focusing on God's wrath, Christ's propitiation, the dual aspects of justification, biblical support, and the progressive nature of sanctification.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteDiscover how Daniel 7:27 connects God's kingdom to the Son of Man, interpreted as both Israel and an individual king, linking Abraham's seed to Jesus and believers, emphasizing the church as true Israel fulfilling Israel's mission.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteNotice that in Ephesians 3, Paul reveals that Gentiles are now fellow heirs and members of Christ’s body through faith, a mystery previously unknown but now made clear, emphasizing the inclusivity and transformative power of the gospel.0% Complete
- 0% CompleteGain insight into how Galatians emphasizes living by the Spirit, contrasting it with fleshly desires, and how the fruits of the Spirit fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the new creation, supported by passages from Isaiah and explained further in the context of Second Corinthians and Ephesians.0% Complete
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