Class Number Six

Jeremee M. Tyler
BIBL5303 Bible Survey
June 15
th
, 2014

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Scroggie, charts 2:7-16 gives a thorough explanation of the Semitic Race and the
Christian Church. Scroggie states that, "By the former is meant the descendants of Noah through
Shem; and by the latter is meant the aggregate of all believers, that is, of all regenerated men,
women, and children throughout this Christian age". Scroggie also finds it extremely important
to understand and contrast the features which can both be found within the two Covenants.
Scroggie later continues on by reminding the reader that, "For the entire significance of
Christianity we must turn to Christ". It is very important for all believers to realize this, because
without Christ's work on the cross and His continuous intercession, the significance of
Christianity is non- existent. And if those who claim to have a personal relationship with Jesus
do not remind themselves of just how significant His work is, they will soon forget and lose sight
of their mission.
In Scroggie, 27-44 he breaks down the 39 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books
of the New Testament by category. In the Old Testament, the categories are Legislative,
Executive, Poetry, Wisdom, Major and Minor. In the New Testament, the categories are The
Christ, The Church, Pauline, General and then the book of Revelation which he did not place
under a category.

Cone, 123-162 begins by speaking of, The Promises Delayed which Cone says happened
during the time periods of 605-536 BC (Political Exile), and 585-516 BC (Spiritual Exile). The
Prophetic Books that he focuses on are, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. In Lamentations, it is
found that Jeremiah laments for Jerusalem. To lament is to show a great deal of grief or sorrow
in a deep way. Jeremiah does this for the people of Jerusalem because he knows they have fallen
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away and have not been walking in accordance with God the Father. The book consists of a total
of five poems (five per chapter).
In Ezekiel, there is a Key Promise that is made which can found in 37-48 of this
incredible Prophetic book which speaks a great deal of, The coming Kingdom. In Cone's
explanation of the Kingdom which is to come, he makes mention of the Prophet Ezekiel's
mentioning of a great and wonderful restoration that will be brought to the Davidic Kingdom and
provided by none other than God Himself. Although there may be some brokenness seen in
certain books of the Old Testament, it is not hard to see that God is a very forgiving and loving
God, even when His heart has been broken by His people.

Lastly, in Cone's outline of the book of Daniel, he provides insight for the time period of
605-536 BC, which he defines as, The Timeline of the Ages. In Daniel 9, the timeline is found,
and Cone calls this a, "Key Prophetic Issue". Cone points out that, "Due to the amazing precision
of Daniel's prophecies, critics have suggested a later date of 167 BC..." It appears that Cone sees
that as a risky viewpoint because it overlooks the fact that Daniel did not function as other
writers did in the nebiim. In his final statements on page 162, Cone mentions that Israel sought
out a great deal of restoration in both the physical and in the spiritual within an eternal earthly
Kingdom. Cone states that, "The approach one takes to understanding the roles of Israel and the
church will influence our understanding of Scripture to a profound degree". It is clear that Dr.
Cone does not take God's sacred texts lightly, not even in the least bit. And for all of us who
claim to want to follow God with our entire heart, neither should we.