Spurgeon Study Centre

Old Testament Biblical Theology (BTS, MTS Course)

March to May, 2008

Lecturer: Dr. Bob Penhearow

While Systematic Theology is topical, Biblical Theology is historical. It concerns the process of the depositing of the Scripture with man. It is progressive not evolutionary. It is also organic for the early and the latter are vitally related. It is epochal as with new covenants new forward steps are taken. It is covenantal, practical and Messianic. Geerhardus Vos defined it as ��Biblical theology is that branch of Exegetical Theology which deals with the process of the self-revelation of God deposited in the Bible.��

Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn from godly men!

Dr. Bob Penhearow, Director

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Cost and Location

Credit: 3 Cr. Hrs.
Cost:

$495 Undergraduate

$555 Graduate

$50 Audit

Location:

Grace Trinity Community Church
336 Speedvale Ave. West
Guelph, Ontario N1H 7M7

Dates:

March 30th - May 4th, 2008

Class Time: Sunday Afternoons, 1:15PM - 4:00 PM

Registration Deadline: March 28th, 2008

Textbooks

The Bible- ESV
Themes in Old Testament Theology, W. Dyrness (I.V.P.).
The Christ of the Covenants, O.P. Robertson.
Biblical Theology. G. Vos.
A Digest of Vos�� Biblical Theology.
Recommended: Messianic Revelation in the Old Testament, G. Van Groningen.

Course Pre-requisites:

This course is offered at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. There is no pre-requisite for the Undergraduate Course. For the Graduate Course, a Bachelor's Degree is required.

Course Requirements:

Come prepared to discuss in class the work assigned in each less. Expect
unannounced quizzes. For every hour of lectures you should average two hours
of preparation. This includes work on essays. The average weekly reading
assignment for each class is 30 pages. Keep up with the work!
Papers: Undergraduate: Paper/Presentation: One class paper of 850 words
maximum. Graduate: As above plus an additional paper of 3,600 words entitled,
Is the Mosaic economy an administration of the Abrahamic Covenant?
All papers will count for one half of the class mark of the semester. Remember to
avoid spelling and grammar mistakes. Evidence of wide research will be looked for
in the bibliography. For marks to be earned the typed paper must be ready for the
class previous. In case of sickness, have a friend read the paper. A zero will be given
for late papers. Be prepared to give the highlights of your paper in class (Maximum
time allowed: 5 minutes). Be careful not to plagiarize or your paper will be rejected.
Independent research is required.
Make full notes of all class discussions, paper and lectures. Underline phrases in
the textbooks which are important, if you own the textbooks! You may not have
time to reread completely for examinations.
Before the final examination you must sign that you have completely read during
the semester the Scripture assignment to be eligible to write the examination.
This reading is of paramount importance. Know your Bible!
ESV Memorization:
Gen. 3:15; Lev. 17:11; Deut. 6:4-5; 10 Commandments, Judg. 24:25 and Psalm 1.
Also: Vos definition of Biblical theology & Augustine quote (p.5)
Be sure you can recognize Roman numerals.
Class work counts for 60% and the examination 40% of the semester mark.

Lecture Topics:

Lecture 1: Concepts

Lecture 2: Definitions

Lecture 3: Structures (unity/diversity)

Lecture 4: Covenant (types/definition)

Lecture 5: Time-line

Lecture 6: Creation Gen 1

Lecture 7: Imago Dei Gen 1

Lecture 8: Covenant of Creation Gen 1f

Lecture 9: The Fall Gen 3 Course Structure

Lecture 10: Curse/Grace in the fall

Lecture 11: Covenant of Works?

Lecture 12: Adam to Noah Gen 1-6

Lecture 13: Noahic Covenant

Lecture 14: Abrahamic Covenant

Lecture 15: Abrahamic Covenant

Lecture 16: Test

Lecture 17: Joseph & Providence

Lecture 18: Moses and Passover

Lecture 19: 10 Commandments

Lecture 20: Mosaic Administration

Lecture 21: Sacrificial System (Lev)

Lecture 22: Tabernacle

Course Objectives

Students will develop an appreciation of the various Macro structures within the Old Testament.
Students will develop an appreciation of the creation ordinances and evaluate their value for today.
Students will develop an appreciation for the Redemptive Historical development within the Old Testament as it prepares the stage for Messiah.
Students will develop an appreciation of the various Covenant structures within the Old Testament: Creation, Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic & Davidic, their organic nature and development from a Reformed Perspective .
Students will develop an appreciation of the challenges of unity and diversity of the Old Covenant within the New Covenant.
Students will develop an appreciation of the richness of preaching the Old Testament to New Testament believers.

TBS Style Sheet

A style sheet for writing term papers

Our Purpose

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