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gdo good better than not at all?/ preocupation with exernall 10-11-96--- symbol is asign pregnant with a plenitude of meaning.. New Guinea makes known via symbolic referenece (i.e sacrific. lamb, market... court, reconciliation victory.. blood is symbol of both life & death Quest Reference Kuyper---wored about the influx of image-oriented worship "need the Word' Misinterp..O-- "sea shall be no more.. " need to expand our underst..Zwingli --iconoclast.. Calvin, less so.. story disec.reoccupation with external self deception..classifcation sterotyping. Conner aus the abnormal" .. she goes to Wellesley Epiphany via pig metaphor..Rvitn--comes in all shape, sizes, & form:fq could her rvltn have occurred w/o a previous build up of becoming was this divine? Bolt agree with aBarth that there needs to be a breaking in.. Rvltn that connects vers rvltn that goes unheard -unaccpeted.... 10-18-96---- spcl rvltn.. (--.. 1st necessity --is not owed but, but it was his pleasure, even ... knowledge of it is an aspect of spec rvltn..

Blood = life

Death

Mediation-- even other religions of to the necessity of asort of spec rvltn.. (61) 2nd --primacy of Scrptr.. bf Scriptu

tradition, bf personal exp, bf personal interp., bf communcal culture.. (i.e.everybody's down,, Scritupre is not the world it gives directio for the word...he notes the insuff tof the prop .. 3rd purpose of scr revltn.. a) spcil rvltn b) Idldldldldld of Bible ..xogdfi soteric... balance 4th sufficiency--- yes 5th problenm of.. discussion of Lint "fabric of theol " cap to modernity.. emph on elf, emph on self-esteem Problems Prutze ... Evang - sociol..phonnomena rather than theol phenomena... "(ex amy grant exampe) framework (Biblica) Vos & edwards (strctrual narrative) vision..continental & American essence fo theol = analysis of it hist of redemptin (265) 10-23-96 lect.. written sources..selection & purpose for you to belive..why written? not oral belgic confession.. holy Spirit as final auth... Inspiratin 2 Timothy where put esti?

PRIMACY

inspired or inspiring important Warfield--a sould arg for God insp scripture.. "theopneustos) active passive and breathed,

Theopneus

combnt.. II Peter h. Spirit is intermittent with the text.. Theories of Insp a) dynamic has an effect like other great literature (literary insp ) B. mechanicall--writers = slsi c) organic --people us in persona cultural context.. Bolt's expresion pro nobis on our behlaf== extra nos outside of us.. Christ did it on our behalf outisde of us.. laments Arminian emphasis on our role.. what about faith? "synergy' cannot exclude the agency of human, along itih H. Spirit.. Infallibility Two key words plenary a& verbal... Is only the autographa infallibile (the Grk original) matt 13.32..--a good exammple of how the NIV has attempted to harmonize to thenth degreee....inerrancy see chicago statement... 10-25-96hermeneutics.. I-- how is scr auth? 1) like all literature, threere is no sacred content deconstruction pssblty) 2) prir prior committment to text as Scripture (no detachedobjective reading 3 options II what difference does it make A--primary context is church b. text of scriptures as sovergnty -auth... c) scir as canon as crit standard III issues IV -- hist of hermeneutes a --a difficult passage is inteppreted in light sof scr faith as a whol..the linek btw text Versus and reader 1) early chrc 2) reformation.. B--Criticall --the move to get "behind" the text 1) hist criticism not

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face value division of literal from historical 2) Schlierirmacher--interesetd in the H. Exp of the autho (i.e. like David --go out with sheepp) 3 Bultmann "we are anxious" thelang of all 2nd coming is mythological, must have "pre-understanding"--our underst & Bible are high er understanding ff..the day awas going quickly... itwas a cool day.....he had made a lep a7& a bound with phy spec phy site.. or so ohe thought, he rpayed to the Lord that there would be some soert of special meaning attached to it... according to the will and purpose of Godl... was this an S & G needed edeliverance or was it a enlightened communtiy? Hist not ... Hist of 4) fusions 5) assmnt V Reformed Hermenetuc.. Rfrmed Prspect gramm, literary, hist, theol, canonical, pneumatic 10-3-96 Tradition, develp,emt of doctrine.. why high countries bc Lutheran? why low countries bec Reformed? 2 problems ignore histo 2) overemphasize history c) social context of theolgy.. Reformatin roots..--the historical divie is growing bigger..Amneisa..--loss of sense of continuty in tradition..Return to His virtues.. (i.e. book of virtues -- Bennet, Bellah, Bloom, Hirsch.. )--Devlpment of doctrine..Newman--there are trd. indep of Scripture, butconfused by & large withsld Athanasisu--most at home in Rome.. Newmans analogy... Orr, Progress of Dogman..bolt dont stigmatixe the notion of truth, you cant build a case for morality without a foundatin for turth...lect 18--ethics.. bolt ack's moral dilemmans in vitro fert, chaning interest..Importance of Chr narrative develping character bolt asks " is thol only true if it dmonstrable has moral effects?/ Is the truth determed by its moral effectiveness (i.e. lib theol, black theol, etc) bolt says --controlling stries told to children are most imp shapen.. NT Today..there is nowere the equivalent of a Jon Edawards in the 18th cent... or a hHorach Bushnell in the 14th cent.. or a Reinhold Niebuhr in the earlier half of the 20th centur (557) Modern Theolgians are so wrried abut being kicked in the ditch by the modern world that they hastily jump into it to avoid this fate. (558) any consesus in theolgy NT HO Oh God, Poor God 1989 Wm Abraham any consensus in theology today begins with the rejectionof the classical Christian tradition (558) the key issue to be faced in the present is the distribution of power..Crucial in this view is a hermeneutic of suspicion that u that unmasks the rhetoric of normality, probes beneath the surface to expose the true forces at work in the world, while at the same time yearning for a vision f f the cosms that will lead to radical social transoformatin* (559) Soc 7 Phil claims expressed succinctly one might say that social & phio claims one and advanced with a maximum of certainty, and a minimum of evidence (540) Dismissial be of social order--contrary voices are reened on serius discussion a threat to the new consensus and

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NOTES & OBSERVATIONS

Barth / Puritism / HEXt – Reflection on moral concern: “Is doing some good better than doing none?” Tension between external action and inner transformation.
Symbol & Meaning (10-11-96) – Symbols carry fullness of meaning. Example: New Guinea rituals; blood as symbol of life and death. Emphasis on need for Scripture to provide direction, not just images. Kuyper worried about image-driven worship versus Word-centered worship. Misinterpretations occur when symbolic language is taken literally. Zwingli: iconoclast; Calvin less so.
Revelation & Recognition (10-18-96) – Revelation requires a “breaking in” — must connect the unheard and the accepted. Special revelation is not owed but given by God’s pleasure. Knowledge of it is a component of this revelation.
Blood = Life + Death – Mediation through sacrifice; even other religions hint at the necessity of revelation.
Primacy of Scripture – Scripture over tradition, personal experience, interpretation, and communal culture. Scripture gives direction for living; prophets alone are insufficient.
Purpose of Scripture – a) Special revelation b) Balance in soteriology (salvation) c) Sufficient for faith and practice.
Inspiration (Warfield) – God-breathed (theopneustos). Active/passive. Human writers operate within cultural contexts. Bolt: pro nobis — Christ acts on our behalf; human agency must not be ignored.
Infallibility / Inerrancy – Plenary and verbal; autographs only infallible. NIV harmonizations illustrate modern textual adjustments. Chicago Statement referenced.
Hermeneutics (10-25-96) – How is Scripture authoritative?
1. Scripture as literature — no inherently “sacred content.”
2. Prior commitment to Scripture as God’s Word necessary for interpretation.
3. Context matters — church, canon, text sovereignty.
Reformed Hermeneutic – Grammar, literary, historical, theological, canonical, pneumatic perspectives. History of interpretation: Early Church, Reformation, critical scholarship.
Doctrine & Tradition (10-3-96) – Development of doctrine shaped by history and context. High countries: Lutheran; low countries: Reformed. Historical amnesia risks loss of continuity. Newman and Orr on progress of dogma. Ethics depend on truth as foundation, not just moral effectiveness.
Modern Theologians – Overly concerned with secular approval; jump into trends to avoid critique. Abraham: any contemporary consensus often begins by rejecting classical Christian tradition. Key issue: distribution of power; hermeneutic of suspicion reveals hidden forces, seeks vision for societal transformation.
Society & Philosophy – Bold claims often made with minimal evidence. Contradictory voices dismissed to maintain social consensus. Moral passion can displace intellectual rigor.

20 – Revelation, Scripture, Hermeneutics, and Modern Theology

1. Symbols and Revelation

Symbolic meaning is central: symbols carry a plenitude of meaning (e.g., blood = life and death; sacrificial lamb).
Bolt and Barth agree that special revelation requires a “breaking in”, an encounter that connects divine truth to humans.
Symbolic acts across cultures (e.g., New Guinea rituals) reveal universal patterns: reconciliation, victory, mediation.
Warning against overemphasis on image-oriented worship (Kuyper): “we need the Word” as primary.
Historical figures:
- Zwingli: iconoclast; emphasized minimal imagery.
- Calvin: less strict, but wary of distraction by symbols.

2. Special Revelation

First necessity: not owed to humans but given by God’s pleasure.
Mediation: revelation may appear in unexpected forms, even outside Christianity.
Primacy of Scripture:
- Scripture takes precedence over tradition, personal experience, communal culture.
- It gives direction; the world is not the source of revelation.

3. Inspiration of Scripture

Theopneustos – Scripture is “God-breathed”: active and passive, inspired by God yet written by humans.
Theories of inspiration:
1. Dynamic – effects similar to great literature.
2. Mechanical – writers are instruments.
3. Organic – interplay of human context and divine intent.
Bolt: extra nos – Christ acts on our behalf outside us.
Faith involves synergy: human response aligns with the Holy Spirit’s agency.

4. Infallibility and Inerrancy

Key terms: plenary and verbal inspiration.
Only the autographs (original manuscripts) are fully infallible.
Inerrancy: Chicago Statement referenced; harmonization issues exist (e.g., NIV adjustments).

5. Hermeneutics

Scriptural authority:
1. No purely detached, objective reading; prior commitment necessary.
2. Options for interpretation:
  - Primary context: church.
  - Scripture as sovereign authority.
  - Canon as critical standard.
History of interpretation:
- Early church → Reformation → modern critical methods.
- Bultmann: language of eschatology as mythological; requires pre-understanding.
- Reformed hermeneutics: grammatical, literary, historical, theological, canonical, and pneumatic.

6. Tradition and Doctrine

Development of doctrine varies by region (e.g., Lutheran “high” countries, Reformed “low” countries).
Problems:
1. Ignoring history.
2. Overemphasizing history.
3. Social context influencing theology.
Newman: tradition exists independently of Scripture but must align with truth.
Bolt emphasizes: morality and ethics require a foundation in truth; Christian narrative shapes character.

7. Ethics and Modern Theologians

Ethical dilemmas (e.g., IVF) discussed.
Narrative shapes moral understanding: stories told to children are foundational.
Modern theologians often rush to accommodate culture, compromising depth.
Wm. Abraham (1989) notes: consensus today often rejects classical Christian tradition.

8. Social and Philosophical Critique

Present theological focus includes power distribution, critique of normality, and social transformation.
Social and philosophical claims must be approached critically; dismissive attitudes toward opposing voices are cautioned against.

Key Concepts

Plenitude of Symbolic Meaning – symbols convey deep theological truths.
Primacy of Scripture – Scripture guides faith above culture, tradition, and experience.
Theopneustos / Inspiration – Scripture is divinely breathed, humanly authored.
Hermeneutical Commitment – reading Scripture requires faith context, historical awareness, canonical perspective.
Doctrine Development – theology must balance tradition, history, and social context.
Ethical Formation – Christian narrative informs moral character; moral truth depends on theological truth.
Cultural Engagement – careful critique needed to resist modernity’s flattening of truth.

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📘 Key Terms / Concepts

Plenitude of Symbolic Meaning
The principle that symbols—biblical, liturgical, or cultural—carry rich, multi-layered theological significance. Each symbol can communicate diverse truths simultaneously, inviting contemplation, ethical reflection, and spiritual engagement.

Primacy of Scripture
The conviction that Scripture holds ultimate authority in guiding faith, ethics, and practice, taking precedence over cultural trends, tradition, or personal experience. Scripture is the normative lens through which believers interpret God, humanity, and the world.

Theopneustos / Inspiration
“Theopneustos” (literally “God-breathed”) describes Scripture as divinely inspired while simultaneously authored by humans. Inspiration affirms that the Bible is both fully divine in authority and fully human in literary form, bridging revelation and historical context.

Hermeneutical Commitment
The disciplined practice of interpreting Scripture with attentiveness to faith, historical context, and canonical coherence. Hermeneutical commitment recognizes that understanding requires both the guidance of the Holy Spirit and rigorous attention to textual, cultural, and theological nuances.

Doctrine Development
The ongoing process by which theology evolves, balancing continuity with Scripture and tradition, awareness of historical context, and responsiveness to contemporary social realities. Doctrine development ensures faith remains faithful and relevant without compromising core truths.

Ethical Formation
The shaping of moral character through the Christian narrative. Ethical formation emphasizes that authentic moral understanding and action flow from theological truth—moral clarity depends on alignment with God’s revealed purposes and redemptive story.

Cultural Engagement
The intentional and discerning interaction with culture, critically evaluating modern assumptions while communicating gospel truth. Effective engagement resists reductionist or flattening tendencies of modernity, striving for faithful witness and transformative influence.

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