BIBLICAL METANARRATIVE ESSAY

BIBLICAL METANARRATIVE ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your understanding of the unified and coherent
nature of the Bible and the theological doctrines. One way to view Scripture is through the four
major plot movements of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation. Considering biblical
doctrines through these four plot movements can aid in our understanding of humanity and
humanity’s relationship to God.
INSTRUCTIONS
After viewing the presentation, Understanding the Metanarrative, and completing your textbook
readings, you will be equipped to demonstrate the coherence of Scripture and share some of the
implications of the unified message of the Bible.
For this assignment, you must write a 600–1,000-word essay addressing the following prompt:
The unity of the Bible is demonstrated through the Divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit
on the human authors of Scripture. The study of theology uncovers and articulates the
unity of all the biblical texts when they are taken together. From the list of approved
doctrines to address, demonstrate the unified nature of the Bible by tracing that doctrine
through the four major plot developments of Scripture.
For example, The Bible describes God as love in 1 John 4:8. The way to interpret “God is
love” is to look at the biblical story that reveals God’s character through His actions.
When looking at the idea of love through the four major plot movements in Scripture we
see God’s love demonstrated in His creation of humanity, His patience with humanity
after the fall, His sacrificial death to redeem humanity from the fall, and His restorative
work through preparation of the heavenly home. (This example would be substantiated
and demonstrated with biblical support, and be elaborated on within the essay.)
Assignment Requirements:
1. Discuss the major movement of the biblical metanarrative, its main character, and its
implications for understanding the unity of the biblical books.
2. Choose two topics from the approved topics list that are presented in Biblical doctrine
with attention on how these theological topics unfold through the through the four major
plot movements of Creation, Fall, Redemption, and New Creation.
3. Using your theological examples, share the implications that these examples provide
humanity’s relationship to God.
4. Incorporate at least 2 theological references in your paper using course resources.
5. Incorporate at least 2 relevant biblical references.
6. Write a clear introductory paragraph including the thesis statement. A summative
concluding paragraph must also be included.
7. Refer to the “Course Policies” in the course syllabus for the formatting expectations in
this course.
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Use the provided Biblical Metanarrative Essay Template as a guide.
Topic List
You must choose two topics from the approved topic list below.
1. Christ
2. Creation
3. Faith
4. Glory of God
5. Gospel
6. Holiness
7. Hope
8. Image of God
9. Law
10. Love
11. Revelation
12. Righteousness
13. Sanctification
14. Trinity
15. Wisdom
16. Worship