Major Biblical Themes
There are certain major biblical themes with which persons serving in ministry are expected to be familiar. These themes are listed below.
Contents
a. Creation
b. Fall
c. Covenant Theology
d. Jesus in the Old Testament
e. Basic Eschatology
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
