BUILDING BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE 1.3
Lesson 1: What is Biblical Theology?
Section 3: History and Revelation

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

III. History and Revelation

A. Act and Word

  1. Act Revelation

  2. Word Revelation

  3. Interconnections

B. Contours

  1. Goal

  2. Rising and Falling

  3. Organic

Conclusion


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. According to Dr. Pratt, why do we need word revelation as well as act revelation? Explain the contemporary example he gives.

2. What does Dr. Pratt mean when he speaks of the "radial significance" of an event?

3. Explain the biblical examples Dr. Pratt gives of word revelation given before, during, and after the act revelation.

4. According to Romans 11:36, what is the ultimate goal of history?

5. Give examples of "high points" and "low points" of divine revelation.

6. How does Dr. Pratt describe the connection between different periods and events of history as recorded in the Bible?


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. How should the ultimate goal of “bringing God immeasurable glory” by “establishing God’s kingdom on earth” affect the way we live our lives and do ministry?

2. How does the organic growth of biblical revelation help you interpret the Bible and teach from it?

3. What is the most significant insight you have learned from lesson one? Explain why.