BUILDING BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE 4.3
Lesson 4: Contours of New Testament Biblical Theology
Section 3: New Testament Eschatology

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

III. New Testament Eschatology

A. Importance

B. Christology

  1. Systematic Theology

  2. Biblical Theology

C. Soteriology

  1. Systematic Theology

  2. Biblical Theology


Conclusion



REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. How important does Dr. Pratt consider the three-phase eschatology of the New Testament? What does he say about its place in the New Testament?

2. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages. Note in what sense each one speaks of the "last days."

Hebrews 1:1-2
2 Timothy 3:1-5
John 6:39

3. Explain the difference between the way Systematic Theology and Biblical Theology deal with Christology?

4. Explain the meaning of "historia salutis" and "ordo salutis." Which is more the focus of Biblical Theology?

5. Explain the illustration that Dr. Pratt uses to explain the perspective of New Testament authors as they write about salvation.

6. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages. Note how each one describes SALVATION as something that already occurred, as something ongoing, or as something future.

Romans 8:24
1 Corinthians 1:18
Romans 5:9

7. Make sure you are familiar with the contents of the following Bible passages. Note how each one describes GLORIFICATION as something that already occurred, as something ongoing, or as something future.

Romans 8:29-30
2 Corinthians 3:18
2 Timothy 2:10


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Think of some promises regarding our salvation, and write down aspects that we have already experienced, other aspects that are ongoing, and aspects that are still future. For example, think of the victory over the power of sin, or liberation from pain and suffering. How does this three-way perspective help you understand some of these aspects of your salvation?

2. What was the most important thing you learned in this whole lesson? Explain why.