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covenant promise in Jesus Christ), as the Romance of the Ages (God as the bridegroom of his redeemed humanity), and as the War of the Spheres (God as the warrior reestablishing his rule over the universe). 5. Give an overview of the major elements in the Drama of All Time in terms of the major phases of God’s unfolding purpose, including Before Time (which highlights God’s pre-existence and purpose, the mystery of iniquity and the rebellion of the powers), Beginning of Time (which includes the creation of the universe and humankind, the fall and the curse, the protoevangelium , the end of Eden, the reign of death, and the first signs of grace), and the Unfolding of Time (which includes the Abrahamic promise, the Exodus, the Conquest of the Land, the City-Temple-Throne, the Captivity and Exile, and the Return of the Remnant). 6. Complete the phases of God’s unfolding purpose with the Fullness of Time (which includes the incarnation, the Kingdom revealed in Jesus, the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Christ), the Last Times (including the descent of the Holy Spirit, the formation of the Church, the inclusion of the Gentiles, and age of world mission), the Fulfillment of Time (which includes the end of world evangelization, the apostasy of the Church, the Great Tribulation, the Parousia , the reign of Christ on earth, the Great White Throne, the Lake of Fire, and turning the Kingdom over to God the Father), and finally Beyond Time (which includes the new heavens and new earth, the descent of the New Jerusalem, the times of refreshing, and the ushering in of the Age to Come). 7. Summarize the implications of Mission as the Drama of All Time : how God’s sovereign purpose underwrites all human history, God as the central character in the unfolding phases of the divine drama, mission as the recovery of that which was lost at the beginning of time , and the making of disciples among all nations as our part in fulfilling our role in the script of Almighty God . 8. Give an overview of the major elements of Mission as the Fulfillment of the Divine Promise beginning with a definition of covenant as a contract between two parties, whether individuals, tribes, or nations, with both having obligations to fulfill, and benefits and advantages as a result of the fulfillment of those conditions.

Teaching Objectives for Capstone, by Module