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According to the apostles, Christ fills and fulfills all things. Theological Poetics explores the biblical theology of the “pleroma” doctrine of the fullness of Christ. The approach of traditional biblical theologies has generally been historical in nature. This new approach focuses on the person and work of Christ, and demonstrates that all things in nature and Scripture—God and man, life and...

fundamental figure of speech. When the Bible describes God as a Father, or a Good Shepherd, or a Dove, it speaks metaphorically. When we hear about the windows of heaven opening up to pour out the flood of Noah, we must think imaginatively. When Jesus tells us that in His Father’s house are many dwelling places, He is prompting us to think logically. But when Scripture speaks of heaven as the New Jerusalem, with foundations of jewels and gates of pearl, we are taught to think analogically. Theology
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