Course Description:

Just as the Old Testament gives purpose to New, so the New Testament sheds light on the Old. In this course, learners study the discipline and task of New Testament Theology by confronting the issues of biblical theology within Old and New Testament contexts. The lectures discuss the overarching issues of New Testament theology itself: the origin and nature of sin and the Fall, God's sovereignty and human freedom, the law/Gospel contrast, the need for and contours of the New Covenant, and the significance of Christ within the history of Israel. The course is designed to assist the student in formulating a biblical theology of the New Testament that is essential for the life of the Church.

Course Objectives:

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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Develop interpretive skills and an insightful theological formulation of the New Testament.
2. Formulate the message and relevance of the New Testament within the context of contemporary social realities and challenges.
3. Gain valuable worldview principles that are applicable to his/her personal walk with Christ and ministry in the church.

Course Texts:

Hafemann, Scott J. The God of Promise and the Life of Faith: Understanding the
Heart of the Bible. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2001.

Ladd, George Eldon. A Theology of the New Testament. Revised edition, ed. Donald
A Hagner. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993.

Piper, John. Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist. Revised and
Expanded edition. Sisters, OR: Multnomah Books, 2003.