Graduate Academic Catalog 2017 - 2018 
    
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Graduate Academic Catalog 2017 - 2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIB 721 - The Kingdom, the Church, and the Mission of God

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Examines selected Scriptures from Genesis through Revelation, gathering insights into a biblical view of the kingdom of God, the church, and mission. Explores how the creation mandate, Israel as God's covenant people. Jesus' teaching about God's reign, the disciple community around Jesus, and the nature and development of the early church all contribute to understanding the kingdom and church. Considers implications of our view of the church for questions of leadership, mission, and ethical living.