THEOLOGY OF THE GOSPEL PAPER ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

In this paper, you will synthesize the concepts explored in the course related to a theology of the gospel and reflect on the relevance for those theological concepts in your practice of Christian ministry.

The paper must articulate the following:

1) How would you define the “gospel” in light of the insights gained in this course? What key texts and ideas tie the Bible together and inform your understanding of the “big story” that Scripture is telling about God and his love for his world?

2) How would you articulate this “big story” in the context of a conversation with an unbeliever? What would you deem the major elements necessary to sufficiently communicate the gospel in an interpersonal context? Be sure to set this discussion in an interpersonal, conversational context with any considerations this would necessitate.

3) How does a “theology of the gospel” as explored in this course inform your approach to ministry? What dimensions do you see differently now, and which dimensions has the course reinforced? How do you see the practices of discipleship, spiritual formation, and mission differently or more clearly considering this course?

INSTRUCTIONS

The requirements for the assignment are as follows:

 Three major sections of the paper corresponding to the three sets of questions above
 3,000-3,750 words in length (not including title page, table of contents, or bibliography)
 Turabian formatting
 Double-spacing of paragraphs
 12-point Times New Roman font
 A minimum of 10 scholarly sources in addition to the course textbooks and Bible (this should not include any websites, blogs, or devotional type material) Book: McKnight (chapter 11)