INT-212A - Applying Scripture to Keywords and Topics

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Applying Scripture to Keywords and Topics And Understanding Context First question, according to Bickel & Jantz (2003), what is the main theme of the Bible? “Christ is not only the theme of both Testaments of the Bible, but He may also be seen as the subject in the sequence of each of the eight sections of the Scriptures” (Bickel & Jantz, 2003). I agree with what the textbook says: the Bible’s theme is Jesus Christ because it tells us how he died to save us, the plan of salvation that assures us of eternal life, and it tells of his coming back again. The Bible tells a story, “God is the author, we are the characters, and Jesus is the theme” (Bickel & Jantz, 2003). Second question, how does this theme compare to your current view or understanding of the Bible? Well, there is no comparison, and my understanding of Jesus being the theme will not change. I say this because, at an early age, as a child being raised in the church, I was taught that Jesus was the central figure and the theme of the Bible. Also, my understanding was, and still is today, that Jesus is important to Christianity because of the Good News that He came to make known and His work of redemption through His death on the cross. I am reminded of a scripture in Romans 5:8 which says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” ( Holy Bible, New International Version, 1973/2011). Third question, how can understanding the big picture of the Bible help you seek to apply scripture to course content? As a student, it can be hard to focus on college tasks when there are many other things that I could be doing that are more enjoyable. But one of the most important things I learned in the Bible is that hard work and working for God are essential. So, my work needs to be focused solely on the work God wants me to do, which is the calling on my life. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters” ( Holy Bible, New International Version, 1973/2011). This tells me that hard work, for God, is rewarding and worth the effort in all cases. Sacrificing and working

hard in my studies will help me learn how to use my talents or gifts to achieve amazing things for God’s glory and the Kingdom of God by helping God’s people. This week’s reading talked about Jesus’ work. “The saving work Jesus did on the cross, and the sacrificial work Jesus performed for humanity in His crucifixion not only empowers conversion but serves as the template for Christians to love, serve, and sacrifice for others” (Bebbington, 1989, p. 16).

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