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b) Don L. Davis and Terry G. Cornett. Theology of the Church. Vol. 3, 16 vols. The Capstone Curriculum (Wichita, KS: The Urban Ministry Institute, 2005).

II. What Is a Church? To Understand the Church, Learn Her Story

A. The significance of story: the story of God’s glory

1. “Holy History” songs (e.g. Pss. 78, 105, 106)

2. Human beings operate according to our interpretive frameworks.

a) A fox compliments a crow and says, “My, you have a lovely voice; won’t you sing me a song?”

b) What is the meaning of this event?

B. The story of God’s glory

1. Before Time (Eternity Past)

2. The Beginning of Time (Creation)

3. The Unfolding of Time (God’s Plan Revealed through the People of Israel)

4. The Fullness of Time (Incarnation of Jesus the Messiah)

5. The Last Times (The Descent and Age of the Holy Spirit)

6. The Fulfillment of Time (The Parousia of Christ)

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7. Beyond Time (Eternity Future)