Lesson 3: The Teachings and Preaching Ministry of God Flashcards
The central theme in the four gospels
The Kingdom of God
The kingdom of god is more of what
Action rather than a place
Four Common Interpretations of the Kingdom of God
Heaven
Church
Personal
Sociopolitical Transformation
It is an interpretation of the “kingdom of God” as a future settling place of human kind
Heaven
an interpretation of the “kingdom of god” as a group of people or a congregation of those who believe in Him
Church
An intepretation of the Kingdom of God as an inward reality wherein god will rule over us so we will embody his character
Personal
An interpretation of the “kingdom of god” wherein transformed individuals will bring social change
Sociopolitical transformation
Manifestations of the Kingdom of God
Jesus’ Ministry
Liberation from demonic forces
From the latin word mirari
Miracle
Meaning of Mirari
“to wonder at”
thaumaturgy
the performance of miracles
translation for dynamis
power
translation for semelon
sign
translation for paradoxon
strange thing
Other depictions of Miracles
contrary to the laws of nature
contrary to what we know
sign of the revelation of God
What is a prerequisite of a miracle?
Faith
It is an event in which a man of faith sees a revelation of God
Miracles
Categories of Jesus’ Miracles
Healing Miracles
Nature Miracles
These are miracles that involve curing, sending of demonic entities, etc
Healing Miracles
These are miracles that defy the laws of nature
Nature Miracles
Typical Elements in Miracle Narrative
situation is beyond human control is described
proof of change
spectators are amazed
