Difference between revisions of "Content of Scripture"
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| − | Being familiar with the contents of Holy Scripture allows us as Christians to enter into the story of Salvation in its breadth and depth. In particular, canidates for ordination are expected to have memorized the Ten Commandments, the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. | + | Being familiar with the contents of Holy Scripture allows us as Christians to enter into the story of Salvation in its breadth and depth. In particular, canidates for ordination are expected to have memorized the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21), the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20). |
There are several content examinations within the Canonical Area of Holy Scripture. Within the area of Old Testament they include short exams on the Penteteuch, the Histories, the Prophets, the Wisdom Literature and the Deutero-Canon. Within the area of New Testament they include short exams on the Gospels, Acts & Revelation and the Epistles. There is a separate exam on the Ten Commandments which requires memorization of the Commandments as they appear in the Liturgical texts or the ACNA Catechism entitled "To Be a Christian." | There are several content examinations within the Canonical Area of Holy Scripture. Within the area of Old Testament they include short exams on the Penteteuch, the Histories, the Prophets, the Wisdom Literature and the Deutero-Canon. Within the area of New Testament they include short exams on the Gospels, Acts & Revelation and the Epistles. There is a separate exam on the Ten Commandments which requires memorization of the Commandments as they appear in the Liturgical texts or the ACNA Catechism entitled "To Be a Christian." | ||
Revision as of 21:18, 23 May 2018
Being familiar with the contents of Holy Scripture allows us as Christians to enter into the story of Salvation in its breadth and depth. In particular, canidates for ordination are expected to have memorized the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17; Deuteronomy 5:6-21), the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20).
There are several content examinations within the Canonical Area of Holy Scripture. Within the area of Old Testament they include short exams on the Penteteuch, the Histories, the Prophets, the Wisdom Literature and the Deutero-Canon. Within the area of New Testament they include short exams on the Gospels, Acts & Revelation and the Epistles. There is a separate exam on the Ten Commandments which requires memorization of the Commandments as they appear in the Liturgical texts or the ACNA Catechism entitled "To Be a Christian."
Contents
Recommended Reading
Resources
Canonical Areas
Holy Scripture
Content of Scripture
a. Books of the Bible & Category b. Major Biblical Figures c. Major Biblical Themes
Historical background
a. Cultural context of Bible and passages b. Salvation History and the Story of the Bible c. Sitz im Leben of books and passages
Interpretive Methods
a. Modern Critical Methods b. Exegesis for sermon/preaching c. Scripture interprets scripture d. Patristic Interpretive Methods e. Theological Interpretation of Scripture
