Session 5 Final Paper New Testament Introductory Dr Thomas Varney Lawrence Sanners 10-8-2023
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Final Paper
Lawrence Sanners
Colorado Christian University
BIB-102A-15007-FA23-New Testament Introductory Dr Thomas Varney
October 8, 2023
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Final Paper
After analyzing the New Testament, many questions arose on the importance of its teachings. The New Testament serves as a reminder of how much God loves His creation. In this
assignment, the student must answer three essay questions related to the study of the New Testament, utilizing academic sources and biblical references while integrating information gained from previous assignments. Detailed literature from those sources will help interpret and understand the New Testament better. The assignment is divided into three parts. In the first part, the student must draw on the entire New Testament to list five names and titles used to identify Jesus. The student then needs to discuss the meaning of each name or title, the person(s) using it, and the place in the New Testament where the usage is found. Additionally, the student must explain how the title helped to explain some aspect of Jesus’ character or role and why that would be attractive to the audience of the writer. After that, the student must choose two names or titles that they find most
helpful or impactful, explain why they chose them, and what significance they hold personally.
In the second part, the student needs to explain why Johannine's literature is essential to a
student of the New Testament. Finally, in the third part, the student must discuss the New Testament assertion of Jesus as “God the Son.” The student should explore the implications of this assertion and how Jesus and His followers communicated this unique relationship between “God the Father” and “God the Son.” Specifically, the student must discuss both the incarnation and the attributes of God in Christ. The student must draw specific textual support from John 1, Philippians 2, Colossians 1, and other New Testament readings and from all previous assignments. One of the critical points in the New Testament is understanding the examples for us in these ancient pages. In 1 Corinthians 10:6 and 10:11-12. Learn from their mistakes.
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The name given to Jesus by God was Emmanuel, which means "God is with us." Jesus also had a nickname, Christ, which means "Life Giver," "Son of God," and "Assistant God." He acted as a redeemer or salvation giver from sin and taught people how to gain mastery over both man and nature instead of being enslaved by them.
The prophet Isaiah from the Old Testament quoted 7:14 and followed the Septuagint translation, which consistently translated the Greek term Parthenos into the Hebrew almah. There
is no doubt that the most accurate and precise word for "virgin" is "almah." "Therefore, the Lord will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and call his name Immanuel" (The Holy Bible. (ESV). Isaiah 7:14).
Matthew accurately quoted Isaiah 7:14, which was fulfilled in the virgin birth of Christ. Matthew 1:23 states that the virgin relates to Mary, the mother of Jesus, whose name means "Jehovah saves," and points to the very purpose of Christ's coming into the world: to save sinners. This statement becomes the foundational concept of the gospel, and Jesus, by His exact name and nature, is the Savior.
The title Messiah, which Christ used in English, is from the Greek (Christos), which means anointed. The Greek is a loan translation of the Hebrew Mashiah, or Aramaic, from which
the English word messiah is derived. Initially, Christ was a title (the Messiah), not a name. The New Testament states that the long-awaited Messiah had come and describes this savior as Christ. In Matthew 16:16, the Apostle Peter says He is the Son of the living God. In John 11:27, Martha tells Jesus, “You are the Christ.” Early Christians viewed Jesus as The Lord, and the
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Greek word Kyrios, which means God, lord or master, appears 775 times in the New Testament referring to Him.
Romans 10:9-13 emphasizes the salvific value of the title, stating that confessing by mouth the belief that Jesus is Lord signifies salvation. Jesus represents a divine image in whose face the glory of God shines forth, and His very nature is that of a Savior. The question of Christ's deity in the New Testament is closely related to the Kyrios title of Jesus used in the early
Christian writings and its implications for his lordship. In early Christian belief, the concept of Kyrios included Christ's preexistence, as they believed that if Christ was one with God, he must have been united with God from the beginning.
The New Testament frequently refers to Jesus as the Son of God, which signifies his divinity from birth to crucifixion. Most Christian denominations believe this title represents Jesus and God's relationship. The Gospel of Mark introduces Jesus as the Son of God. It reaffirms this title twice when a heavenly voice calls Jesus "my beloved Son" in Mark 1:11 and Mark 9:7. Similarly, in Matthew 14:33, after Jesus walks on water, his disciples declare, "You really are the Son of God." This title implies that Jesus is fully divine and part of the Holy Trinity of Father, Son, and Spirit. Jesus himself refers to God as "my Father" in Matthew 11:27, John 5:23, and John 5:26, directly and unequivocally asserting his sonship and unique relationship with the Father.
Immanuel is a symbolic name that means "God with Us." It represents the incarnate Son of God, also portrayed as the child Prince in Isaiah 9:6-7. This title describes the deity of the
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person of the Son of God, as Jesus used it. It implies that God came to dwell among his people, which he did in the person of Christ. As believers, we await his second coming with eager anticipation.
Johannine literature encompasses the New Testament books authored by John, which play a significant role in the dynamics of the church. These writings, including the gospels of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and the book of Revelation, provide an intimate space for readers to
encounter God. The opening words of John 1:1 are a powerful affirmation of Jesus' divinity and his role in creation - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word
was God."
Studying the manuscripts in Johannine literature provides a glimpse into life when the scriptures were written. By delving into these manuscripts, students can understand clearly and authentically what it means to follow Jesus. Jesus stated, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). This approach allows for a deeper understanding of His teachings and focuses on the concept of the Church through the elements of love, forgiveness, salvation, and redemption due to the nature of sin.
The Scriptures of John are unique in terms of their dates and style, as they differ from other manuscripts in the Bible. Jesus often taught in parables, which were extended figures of speech, often in story form. The approach introduced within the Johannine literature is through signs of Jesus' achievements, offering students a profound indication of the reality of His teachings. The literature of Johannine provides its approach to help students understand the
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manuscript formation of Jesus' life. The Gospel of John is the only Gospel that titles Jesus as divine and pre-existing.
The word in Johannine literature provides vivid sermons on the nature and structure of the church of the Lord Jesus. The "Son of God" context in the New Testament sustains its perception, establishing that Jesus, the "Son of God," is a figure sent from the Lord as a future judge of humankind. He was baptized in Jesus' life as flesh, and God descended the Holy Spirit to confirm His righteous choice, calling Him a beloved Son. Lastly, the title of Christ being the "Son of God" is a characteristic that displays Jesus as a child of God who suffered in the place of
sin.
Scripture does not distinguish between the Father and Son from the Spirit. We must first consider the doctrine of the Trinity, which recognizes the Three Persons of the Godhead: God the
Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit. The unity of the Trinity is indescribable; there's no separation in thought, will, work, or purpose among them. The relationship between God the Father and God the Son gives us insight into how we must walk in godly relationships. The Father loves the Son profoundly and passionately; He cherishes Him above all else. The Son is central to all that the Father is, and unless a person receives the Son, they cannot come to the Father.
The Father and the Son share a devoted and intimate relationship. The Son reveres and loves the Father, living a life of submitting obedience to His will. Jesus taught His followers to look to the Father, and He sought Him in prayer and vigil. The Father and the Son are completely
one with each other, and believers are called to share in this same oneness. A spirit of sonship, an
attitude of grace towards others and God, characterizes this fellowship.
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God is a self-determining God who chooses to be three persons in one, which is necessary for Him to be perfect, holy, and divine. The father-son relationship is at the heart of the cosmos, and everything comes from it. The shed blood of Christ has the power of salvation because of this relationship. Eternal security, welfare, and forgiveness of sins depend on a confident son walking with a particular father forever. Let us be grateful for this father and son.
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