CAMPBELL RELG 212 - Topic 7 Early Church before Paul

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Topic 7 Early Church before PaulSlide 2Overlapping of the AgesSlide 4Six Main Themes in The Apostolic Preaching (the Kerygma)Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Slide 9Slide 10Topic 7Topic 7 Early Church before PaulEarly Church before PaulSources for earliest period of church (30-50 AD)Sources for earliest period of church (30-50 AD)Acts Acts – our only narrative account of early years of church– our only narrative account of early years of church1)1)Written c. 90, based on earlier sources/traditions.Written c. 90, based on earlier sources/traditions.2)2)““Theological history” designed to commend/support Christian Theological history” designed to commend/support Christian faith.faith.3)3)Theme: triumph of gospel from Jerusalem to Rome.Theme: triumph of gospel from Jerusalem to Rome.4)4)Highly selective account; written from later perspective.Highly selective account; written from later perspective.Early traditions embedded in Paul’s lettersEarly traditions embedded in Paul’s lettersEarly traditions embedded in SynopticsEarly traditions embedded in SynopticsA.A.Easter Faith as a New BeginningEaster Faith as a New Beginning1.1.Christian church arose on basis of faith in the Christian church arose on basis of faith in the Resurrection of Jesus.Resurrection of Jesus.2.2.Evidence for Resurrection of Jesus:Evidence for Resurrection of Jesus:a.a.Empty tomb Empty tomb – not decisive– not decisiveb.b.Resurrection appearancesResurrection appearances1 Cor. 15:3-8 – earliest recorded tradition1 Cor. 15:3-8 – earliest recorded traditionActs 2:24, 32; 3:15; 5:30 – at heart of early sermonsActs 2:24, 32; 3:15; 5:30 – at heart of early sermons3.3.Theological significance of ResurrectionTheological significance of Resurrectiona.a.Jesus is Messiah after all.Jesus is Messiah after all.b.b.Jesus’ death is a saving act of God.Jesus’ death is a saving act of God.c.c.The New Age of Salvation has dawned.The New Age of Salvation has dawned.d.d.The Parousia (“coming” again) of Christ is imminent.The Parousia (“coming” again) of Christ is imminent.Overlapping of the AgesOverlapping of the AgesThis AgeAge to Come(Kingdom of God)ChristiansDeath/Res.ParousiaB.B.Rise of the Church in Jerusalem (Acts 1-2)Rise of the Church in Jerusalem (Acts 1-2)1.1.Commissioning and Ascension (Acts 1)Commissioning and Ascension (Acts 1)a.a.40 days of appearances in Jerusalem40 days of appearances in Jerusalemb.b.Commissioning of apostles (v. 8)Commissioning of apostles (v. 8)Apostle = one sent out as messengerApostle = one sent out as messengerWorldwide scope of missionWorldwide scope of missionc.c.Ascension of JesusAscension of Jesus2.2.Day of Pentecost (Acts 2)Day of Pentecost (Acts 2)a.a.Jewish festival – 50 days after Passover.Jewish festival – 50 days after Passover.b.b.Outpouring of Holy Spirit—speaking in other languages.Outpouring of Holy Spirit—speaking in other languages.c.c.Empowers church for worldwide mission.Empowers church for worldwide mission.3.3.Preaching in JerusalemPreaching in Jerusalema.a.Audience – fellow JewsAudience – fellow Jewsb.b.Content of the Content of the Apostolic PreachingApostolic Preachingc.c.Mixed response:Mixed response:Some believed (Acts 2:41-42)Some believed (Acts 2:41-42)Most did not.Most did not.Some were hostile.Some were hostile.Six Main Themes in Six Main Themes in The Apostolic Preaching (the The Apostolic Preaching (the KerygmaKerygma))1.1.The long-awaited Age of Salvation has dawned.The long-awaited Age of Salvation has dawned.2.2.Jesus is the Messiah – his ministry, death, and resurrection Jesus is the Messiah – his ministry, death, and resurrection have fulfilled the prophecies.have fulfilled the prophecies.3.3.Jesus the Messiah has been exalted to heaven as Lord over Jesus the Messiah has been exalted to heaven as Lord over the “New Israel,” including all who repent and believe in him.the “New Israel,” including all who repent and believe in him.4.4.The presence of the Holy Spirit is evidence and a foretaste of The presence of the Holy Spirit is evidence and a foretaste of the salvation to come.the salvation to come.5.5.The imminent “Parousia” (second “coming”) of Christ will soon The imminent “Parousia” (second “coming”) of Christ will soon appear, bringing resurrection of the dead, final judgment, and appear, bringing resurrection of the dead, final judgment, and the fullness of salvation in God’s Kingdom.the fullness of salvation in God’s Kingdom.6.6.Therefore, repent and be baptized in order to receive Therefore, repent and be baptized in order to receive forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, and the promise of salvation.forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, and the promise of salvation.(Based on C. H. Dodd, (Based on C. H. Dodd, The Apostolic Preaching and Its DevelopmentThe Apostolic Preaching and Its Development; cf. ; cf. Acts 2:17, 21, 22-24, 32-33,36, 38-39; 3:13-15, 19-21; 4:8-12; 5:29-32.)Acts 2:17, 21, 22-24, 32-33,36, 38-39; 3:13-15, 19-21; 4:8-12; 5:29-32.)C.C.Palestinian Jewish Christianity Palestinian Jewish Christianity (Acts 3-5)(Acts 3-5)(Earliest phase of Christian movement; the “Hebrews” of Acts 6:1.)(Earliest phase of Christian movement; the “Hebrews” of Acts 6:1.)1.1.Aramaic-speaking Jews who accepted Jesus.Aramaic-speaking Jews who accepted Jesus.Centered in Jerusalem.Centered in Jerusalem.Led by the Twelve plus James the brother of Jesus.Led by the Twelve plus James the brother of Jesus.2.2.Sect of Judaism.Sect of Judaism.Remained Jews; loyal to Temple, synagogues, Scripture.Remained Jews; loyal to Temple, synagogues, Scripture.Reluctant to break with Jewish practices.Reluctant to break with Jewish practices.3.3.Concept of churchConcept of church““Church” = Church” = ekklesiaekklesia = gathering, assembly. = gathering, assembly.New/renewed Israel.New/renewed Israel.No church buildings – gathered in homes.No church buildings – gathered in homes.4.4.Titles for JesusTitles for Jesusa.a.Messiah/Christ – most important confession at this stage.Messiah/Christ – most important confession at this stage.b.b.Son of Man – apocalyptic figure; Parousia.Son of Man – apocalyptic figure; Parousia.c.c.Son of God – bears character of God; reveals nature of God.Son of God – bears character of God; reveals nature of God.d.d.Lord – Jesus is “the Master.”Lord – Jesus is “the Master.”5.5.Death of Christ – sacrifice


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