BI290

A Biblical Theology of End Times

Jon Paulien

Lexham Press, 2015

BI290: A Biblical Theology of End Times

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Syllabus

Course Description

A Biblical Theology of End Times (BI290) examines eschatological passages in the ot, Jewish apocalyptic literature, and the nt in order to trace the development of beliefs about the end time. It compares and contrasts views from these passages and periods, with special emphases on the Synoptic Apocalypse and Paul’s letters to the Thessalonians. It concludes that the primary purpose of eschatology is to encourage right living.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• Describe the place of biblical eschatology in the broader context of biblical and theological studies

• Discuss the ot foundations of eschatology

• Explain the primary characteristics of Jewish apocalyptic

• Trace the effects of ot eschatology and Jewish apocalyptic in the nt

• Compare and contrast Matthew’s, Mark’s, and Luke’s presentations of the Synoptic Apocalypse

• Summarize Paul’s eschatological teaching in his letters to Thessalonica

• Describe key eschatological features in Revelation

Recommended Base Package

Logos Bible Software, Platinum Edition.

To download a Notes document that highlights the readings for this course, join the BI290 Faithlife group: https://faithlife.com/bi290.

Course Outline

Introduction

Introducing the Speaker and the Course

Unit 1: The Discipline of Biblical Eschatology

1. Defining Terms

2. Biblical and Philosophical Studies

3. Exegetical and Theological Studies

4. Using the Guides to Find Eschatological Passages

5. A Bridge between Disciplines

6. The Methodology of Biblical Theology

7. Eschatology: The Ultimate Big Picture

8. Biblical Eschatology as a Corrective

Unit 1 Quiz

Unit 2: The Roots of Old Testament Eschatology

9. Basic Principles

10. The Flood Story

11. Noah’s Eschatology

12. The Abrahamic Promise

13. The Abrahamic Eschatology

14. The Exodus

15. The Deuteronomic Covenant

16. Using Cultural Concepts to Discover Ancient Near Eastern Parallels

Unit 2 Quiz

Unit 3: The Nature of Old Testament Eschatology

17. The Eschatology of the Prophets

18. A Triple Transformation

19. Transformation of the Nation

20. Transformation of the People

21. Transformation of the Natural World

22. The Eschatological War: Immediate Resistance

23. The Eschatological War: Deferred Resistance

24. Discovering the Bible’s Use of Imagery in Describing ...