Knowing God – Theology made relevant in Discipleship today
IDMC 2009 @ Covenant EFC
Session 3 – The Theocentricity of the Scriptures
Introduction
– the centrality of the Word of God in Discipleship (Lk 24)
– the fallacy of an anthropocentric orientation
A. The Theological Premise
– The central theme of the Scriptures is … (covenant, ref. W.Kaiser)
E.g. Why did Jesus come from heaven to earth? (for the glory of God)
– The Scriptures were written with a theological premise
E.g The theology of the Pentateuch
B. The Theocentricity of the Scriptures (from a man-centred approach to a God-centered approach)
E.g. the theology of Isaiah 40:31 (trustworthy, everlasting God)
E.g. the theology of Psalm 1 (approval of God, judgment day)
C. Seeing the God-picture (3 spectacles to see with)
– the story and the surprise
– the speech and the silence
– the symbol and the structure
Conclusion
– from the WORD of God to the GOD of the Word
Quotes
The Bible is not a book of messages, but a book of meetings; not propositions, but an invitation to know Him.
The defining attribute of God is holiness (Isa 6; Deut 6:4-6).
The approval of God is of ultimate importance in life.
Obedience is the greatest expression of stewardship.
