Incomplete Paradigms
This incomplete paradigm treats the Bible like a giant list of rules and commands.
What is the Moral Handbook paradigm?
This complete paradigm teaches that the Bible points to Jesus and the Messiah.
What is Messianic Literature?
These four books tell the story of Jesus’ life, teachings, death, and resurrection.
What are the Gospels?
These are letters written to churches or individuals in the New Testament.
What are Epistles?
This genre of literature means "to reveal", it contains visions, symbols, letters to churches, and the final victory of God.
What is apocalyptic literature?
This incomplete paradigm treats the Bible like random encouraging quotes disconnected from context.
What is the Devotional Grab-Bag paradigm?
This paradigm emphasizes that the Bible was written for communities, not just individuals.
What is Communal Literature?
This Gospel presents Jesus as the Jewish Messiah and King from David’s line.
What is Matthew?
This layer of context examines the specific problem or situation that inspired a letter.
What is Situational Context?
In Revelation 5, only this person is worthy to open the scroll.
Who is Jesus/the Lamb?
This incomplete paradigm treats the Bible like an answer key or encyclopedia for every question.
What is the Theological Dictionary paradigm?
This paradigm reminds readers that the Bible was written in a different time and culture.
What is Ancient Literature?
This Gospel emphasizes Jesus as the Savior for all people, including outsiders and Gentiles.
What is Luke?
This layer examines the customs, beliefs, and culture of the original audience.
What is Historical-Cultural Context?
Revelation frequently connects its symbols back to this section of Scripture.
What is the Old Testament?
This paradigm can lead people to take verses out of context just to feel inspired.
What is the Devotional Grab-Bag paradigm?
This paradigm teaches that wisdom literature gives general truths, not guaranteed promises.
What is Wisdom Literature?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are known by this term because they share similar perspectives.
What are the Synoptic Gospels?
This layer connects passages to the larger story of redemption throughout Scripture.
What is Meta-Narrative Context?
This Old Testament prophet’s visions of beasts strongly connect to Revelation 13.
Who is Daniel?
Luke B. says, “Genesis 3:14-15 speaks of the origin of snakes. Snakes once had legs. However, God took away their legs in the Garden of Eden because of the serpent’s disobedience." What incomplete paradigm is Luke using?
What is theological dictionary?
This paradigm views the Bible as one unified story connected from Genesis to Revelation.
What is Unified Literature?
This Gospel focuses heavily on Jesus’ divine identity and includes the “I Am” statements.
What is John?
Words like “therefore,” “but,” and “for this reason” help readers identify this feature of epistles.
What is structure or transition words?
Revelation 21–22 describes this final picture of God dwelling with His people forever.
What are the New Heavens and New Earth?