Below are two questions that need to be answered with 400-500 words each! Each question should be typed above the printed answer. Please watch all grammatical errors, and each answer should be able to stand against strong classroom scrutiny. Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter by inserting substantive content. Also, present the logic, cogency, and evidence of your explanation(s) and argument(s). Avoid casual talks and testimonies by interacting theologically and critically. Each answer should not have any tie to another answer. For questions 1 &2 , the sited books are as follows…
-Bruce, F. F. Paul: Apostle of the Heart Set Free. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1977. ISBN: 9780802847782.
-Carson, D. A., and Douglas J. Moo. An Introduction to the New Testament. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2005. ISBN: 9780310238591.
-Lea, Thomas D., and Black. The New Testament: Its Background and Message. 2nd ed. Nashville, TN: Broadman and Holman, 2003. ISBN: 9780805426328.
Question 1:Present an overview of the evidence for determining the date Acts was written. What indicators of historical reliability are found in Acts? What role does Luke as author play? Why are the issues of date and author important to a proper interpretation of Acts?
Question 2: Give the evidence to support Luke as author of Acts. How could Luke become aware of privileged information such as found in Acts 23:25–30, 25:14–22, and 26:30–32? How important are the ” we” passages in Acts to determining authorship?
*ONLY USE THE SOURCES PROVIDED ABOVE! ALL INFORMATION SHOULD COME FROM EITHER OF THE PRINTED SOURCES PROVIDED ABOVE, PLEASE BE “EXTREMELY ENGAGING” WITH THE SOURCES.
ASSIGNMENT #2
Below is a question that needs to be answered with 400–500 words showing great knowledge of the two required sources. Demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter by inserting substantive content. Also, present the logic, cogency, and evidence of your explanation(s) and argument(s).
Question: Which doctrines studied caused you to reconsider, change or develop your position on during the course and why?
Doctrine Selected: The Doctrine of Biblical Inerrancy
Position: This course through discussion boards, and assignment reading(Text listed below) has aided me in my development of this particular doctrine. I now have a better and more deeper understanding of what it is and how can effects one’s ministry.
*Be creative, and simply define what it is and talk about ways that through reading more on it and studying it, you have been developed! Please us scripture to support your answer, and quote relating comments from the two text listed below!
-Elwell, Walter A. Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001. ISBN: 9780801020759.
-Erickson, Millard J. Christian Theology. 3rd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2013. ISBN: 9780801036439.
