ONE NEW PEOPLE OF GOD
One New Man – (By his death, Jesus has formed one covenant community, “one new Man,” based on faith in him by one and all)
Ekklésia – The Assembly – (The use of the term “church” or ekklésia is derived from the “assembly of Yahweh” gathered before the Tabernacle)
Priestly Kingdom – (Disciples reign with Jesus as “priests” who mediate His light to the world)
The Assembly, the Sanctuary of God – (The Apostle Paul consistently applies Temple language metaphorically to the church of Jesus Christ)
People of the Last Days – (The church is the battlefield where the final battle is being waged between the Lamb and the “Ancient Serpent,” Satan)
Neither Jew nor Greek – (In Galatians, Paul concludes that with the coming of Jesus the old social barriers are wholly inappropriate)
Seed of Abraham – (Jesus is the true “seed” of Abraham, and receipt of the inheritance is based on faith in Him)
NEW COVENANT
Incomparable New Covenant – (Jesus inaugurated the promised and vastly superior new covenant, rendering the old one obsolete)
“Fulfillment Theology” – In Jesus – (The promises of God to Abraham and Israel find their fulfillment in Jesus)
The New Covenant Replaces the Old One – (The book of Hebrews contrasts the old covenant with the new one in Jesus)
New Covenant and New Creation – (The covenant promises find their ultimate fulfillment in the New Creation)
The Old Covenant Rendered Obsolete in the Son – (Hebrews 8:13 – With the arrival of the New Covenant, the Old Covenant is rendered obsolete)
MISSION
The mission of the Church – (Jesus tasked his disciples with proclaiming the gospel to all nations)
Reigning with Jesus – (Believers reign with Christ as priests who emulate his example)
Sign of the End – (It will not come until this gospel is proclaimed to all nations)
Preach the Gospel! – (The End will not come until the church completes its mission)
Spiritual Warfare – (Christians wage spiritual “warfare” through right conduct)
Power and Wisdom – (The proclamation of Christ crucified is God’s power and wisdom)
SCRIPTURE
Language of the New Testament – (Was the New Testament composed in Greek or Hebrew?)
Hidden Mysteries Unveiled – (God’s mysteries are revealed in Jesus, especially in his death and resurrection)
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