The Nature and Significance of the New Testament.
The Nature and Significance of the New Testament
After wading a little way into our study of the New Testament, we can pause to consider some broader questions. How the New Testament came to be and what significance does it have for Christians and for society at large. Upon successful completion of the course material, you will be able to: Articulate your personal view of the nature and significance of the New Testament. Resources Textbook: Jesus is Lord Background Information For most of this class we will be engaging in a close study of the material in the New Testament itself. However, all of this focus on the New Testament begs the questions of what the New Testament is and why we should read it. This essay gives you the opportunity to consider these questions. Instructions Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade. Read Jesus is Lord, Chapters 1, 2, 4, and 5. As you read through this material, keep the questions for the essay in mind. This essay will ask you to address all three of the following questions: What is the New Testament? (Select some key descriptors of the New Testament and explain them.) How did we get the New Testament that we have? (Briefly explain the process and criteria that were employed.) Why should we study the New Testament? (Explain the purposes and benefits of studying the New Testament.) The essay should be 700-800 words long (approximately 3 pages) and should be evenly divided to address each of the three questions. It should include appropriate interaction with the reading from the textbook with citations. The paper should follow APA formatting guidelines as set forth in the syllabus.