Exodus 3: 22-34, Colossians 1: Theological Analysis Of Exodus

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ASSIGNMENT #1
Reading: Exodus 3, 34; Psalm 103; Isaiah 40; Acts 17:22-34; Colossians 1

In the scripture reading I notice several theological issues addressed in each selection of reading. In Exodus 3:20 God says, “He will stretch out His hand and strike Egypt” this is an example of Anthropomorphism. This ascribing of human physical feature of a hand to God is a good example of Anthropomorphism. Within Exodus chapter 3 and 34 one can see Dialectical Theology. Karl Barth is considered the founder of Dialectical theology. Dialectical theology is the study of God’s dialectical interaction with humanity. One can see that here is dialectic interaction between Moses and God in Exodus chapter 3 and 34. The deliverance of Israel out of captivity in Exodus 3:17 and entrance in the land of Canaan is a type of Typology. The term Typology is a way of interpreting the Old Testament in view of events, which seem to anticipate aspects of the Gospel. The event in Exodus 3:17 can be compared to Jesus coming to set the captives free in Luke 4:18.
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9). I agree with Erickson’s that this is a dangerous part to theology because some theologians, when dealing with modern issues, have interpreted the biblical materials in a way that has distorted their original meaning (p. 9). Erickson sees a fine line existing between making God’s word applicable or inapplicable. Erickson still believes that the Christian message should address the issues encountered today, even while challenging the validity of some of those issues (p. 9). Erickson warns that a theology that identifies too closely with the “today,” but is inapplicable in the near future will expose itself to premature