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4. Streams of Wisdom

4. Streams of Wisdom

April 17, 2026 | Jerry Wierwille
I. Proverbs as a "Collection of Collections" Anthology Structure: The book is not a continuous narrative but an anthology gathered over hundreds of years. Shifts in tone, style, and structure indicate different historical and literary contexts. The Seven Key ...
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3. The Collage of Proverbs

3. The Collage of Proverbs

April 16, 2026 | Jerry Wierwille
Download notes: Session 3 Notes 1 What are “Proverbs”? The Hebrew Concept (mašal): Fundamentally means “likeness,” “similitude,” or “representation.” Encompasses everything from one-line pithy sayings to long poetic discourses. The Goal of Interpretation: ...
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2. How to Read Proverbs

2. How to Read Proverbs

April 10, 2026 | Jerry Wierwille
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1. Introduction

1. Introduction

April 9, 2026 | Jerry Wierwille
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Names of God: Yahweh Nissi, Yahweh Shalom

Names of God: Yahweh Nissi, Yahweh Shalom

March 16, 2026 | Joshua Smith
God reveals who He is to His people through His name. When Moses asked for God’s name, the Lord answered, “I AM WHO I AM” (Exodus 3:14). The name Yahweh shows that God is self-existent and faithful. Throughout Scripture, God sometimes adds descriptive titles to His name to reveal how He is ...
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16. Restoration Theology Can Change the World

16. Restoration Theology Can Change the World

March 7, 2026 | Sean Finnegan
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Recap of Class Journey Covered interpreting Scripture: Primacy, perspicuity, textual criticism, translation bias, literary/historical contexts, application. Surveyed theologies: Biblical, systematic, analytic, historical, ...
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15. A Method to Evaluate Doctrines

15. A Method to Evaluate Doctrines

March 6, 2026 | Sean Finnegan
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction Pull together components; rate doctrines 0-100. 4 categories: Biblical (8 pts), logical (6), historical (3), practical (3). Twenty-question diagnostic tool to evaluate doctrine Does the presenter show ...
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14. Comparative Theology and Alternative Doctrines

14. Comparative Theology and Alternative Doctrines

March 1, 2026 | Sean Finnegan
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Defining Comparative Theology Not well-known branch; historically used in several ways (apologetics, world theology, etc.). Restorationist interest: Compare competing Christian theologies/doctrines (not other religions). ...
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13. Historical Theology and Doctrinal Precedents

13. Historical Theology and Doctrinal Precedents

February 26, 2026 | Sean Finnegan
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction and Purpose After biblical, systematic, analytic, and comparative theology, test your doctrine in the "laboratory of history." If a belief is true, others likely saw it too over 2,000 years. Massive Christian ...
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12. Analytic Theology and Logical Evaluation

12. Analytic Theology and Logical Evaluation

February 23, 2026 | Sean Finnegan
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction to Analytic Theology Analytic theology: Newer field (since ~2009); applies rigorous logic, philosophy, and clear reasoning to theological questions. Goal: Clarify doctrines, avoid fallacies, test arguments ...
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11. Systematic Theology and Biblical Coherence

11. Systematic Theology and Biblical Coherence

February 21, 2026 | Sean Finnegan
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Recap from Biblical Theology Biblical theology highlights differences, developments, and author-specific emphases. Systematic theology seeks unity/coherence across all books. Quote (Köstenberger & Goswell): Bible’s ...
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10. Biblical Theology and Progressive Revelation

10. Biblical Theology and Progressive Revelation

February 13, 2026 | Sean Finnegan
Download: Restoration Theology Student Notes Introduction to Theology Series This begins a 5-part theology section (5th floor of the tower). Theology = discourse about God (θεος + λογος); broadly any Christian belief/doctrine. Preliminaries before doing ...
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