Scripture and God

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Scripture and Gods Plan of Salvation

• Introduction to Divine Revelation
• Friday, February 12, 2021

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The Old Testament recalls Gods plan to prepare
humanity for salvation. Highlights include

• a. Creation, Fall and Promise of Redemption
• b. Gods covenant with Noah, and all his
  descendents.
• c. Gods choosing of Abraham and the promise to
  bless all the nations through him.

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The Old Testament recalls Gods plan to prepare
humanity for salvation. Highlights include

• d. Gods covenant with Moses, calling all Israel
  to be an older brother to the Gentiles.

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2. The New Testament revolves around Jesus
Christ, the center of Gods plan of salvation.

• a. The Revelation in the Old Testament leads to
  and is fulfilled in Jesus Christ.
• b. The New Testament lies hidden in the Old and
  the Old Testament is unveiled in the New.

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2. The New Testament revolves around Jesus
Christ, the center of Gods plan of salvation.

• c. Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of
  Christ (St. Jerome).

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3. Covenant lies at the heart of Revelation and
is the primary theme of Scripture.

• a. Since the Fall, God has progressively
  regathered His family through a series of
  covenants.
• b. Covenants form permanent sacred family bonds.

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3. Covenant lies at the heart of Revelation and
is the primary theme of Scripture.

• c. A Covenant is enacted through ritual (signs)
  and oath swearing.
• d. To establish each covenant, God used a
  mediator as a go-between linking Himself and His
  family.

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Contracts vs. Covenants
Sealed by your name Sealed by Gods name
Promise Oath
Exchange of goods and services Exchange of
persons
Temporary Permanent family bonds
Fine Curse (separation from God)
Prostitution Marriage
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Table Discussion

• Read pages 30-35 of A Father Who Keeps His
  Promises.
• Fill in the Covenant Worksheet, looking up these
  verses
• 1. Adam Genesis 126-23 Exodus 3112-18.
• 2. Noah Genesis 98-17.
• 3. Abraham Genesis 121-3 131-7 171-27.
• 4. Moses Exodus 1221-28 1813 195-6.
• 5. David 2 Samuel 78-19.
• 6. Jesus Hebrews 414 Matthew 1617-19 Mark
  1422-24.

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Gods Covenants Throughout Salvation History
From Dr. Scott Hahn, A Father Who Keeps His
Promises
Adam
Noah
Abraham
Moses
David
Jesus
Covenant Mediator
Covenant Role
1. Husband
4. Father
10. Judge
13. King
16. Royal High Priest
7. Chieftain
14. National Kingdom
17. Catholic Church
Covenant Form
2. Marriage
5. Household
8. Tribe
11. Nation
Covenant Sign
3. Sabbath
6. Rainbow
9. Circumcision
12. Passover
15. Throne
18. Eucharist