Covenant

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Covenant

Lesson 9 Lecture 1

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain the categories of the Covenant of Redemption, Covenant of Works, and Covenant of Grace

Describe the historical and cultural background of the covenant concept in the Ancient Near East

Explain the insights of two significant covenant theologians: John Murray and Meredith Kline

Historical, Theological, and Literary

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Describe the effect of the Enlightenment on biblical interpretation Explain the Documentary Hypothesis and the problems that this view has encountered Describe the various diachronic and synchronic approaches to biblical interpretation Differentiate between various critical literary approaches to historical narratives

Mosaic Authorship of the Pentateuch

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Describe challenges related to the Pentateuch Critique theories which deny Mosaic authorship Defend a working model for Mosaic authorship

An Ancient Text with Modern Implications

June 3, 2019 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain why God desired the church to possess the book of Genesis Apply some of the lessons from the Primeval History to modern situations