Lesson 3 - The Divine Drama Flashcards
What are the two major stories (interpretations of history) being told today?
The story of evolution/humanism and the story of the Bible
What is the danger of “fragmenting the Bible into bits?”
Fragmenting offers no narrative to counter the humanist narrative that shapes our culture
What are the six major acts in the Divine Drama?
Creation, Fall, Israel, Inauguration, Continuation, Consummation
What are the four relationships that were shattered in the Fall?
Relationships with God, others, self, and creation
“If your ultimate hope is that one day you’re going to die and go to heaven and worship Him forever, you have…”
Failed to understand the biblical hope of the Gospel
What is the ultimate mission of God?
- ) to reveal himself in the fullness of all his attributes
2. ) to fill the earth with the knowledge of the glory of God as the waters cover the sea
What is humanity’s role in fulfilling this mission?
Humanity is the pinnacle of creation, crowned with glory to give God glory
In an ancient Near Eastern understanding, hearing that humanity was “the image of God” would have meant that humanity was…
God’s vice-regents on the earth
What is the will of God for image bearers?
To bring glory to Him by multiplying more images who have dominion.
How can believers fulfill the command to be fruitful?
Multiply through childbirth and evangelism
How can believers fulfill the command to take dominion?
By making God’s invisible kingdom visible over human hearts and culture
