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The problem synoptic rather than Johannine,
Definition of apocalyptic element, in view of --
(a) Sayings which involve that the 'kingdom' was in a
sense present, as well as future, for Jesus.
(b) Significance of prayer, in this connection.
(c) Significance of the ethical teaching of Jesus, in rela-
tion to his eschatology.
Meaning of the 'kingdom,' present and future; the
antinomy presented by the evidence of the gospels on
this point.
Solutions of the antinomy : --
(i) The influence of the apostolic church. The
'tendency' solution.
(ii) Varying emphasis on eschatology at different
periods in the life of Jesus. The 'biographical'
solution.
(iii) Element of pictorial language in the teaching
of Jesus. The 'literary' solution.
Transmutation of eschatology by Jesus.
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THE GOD OF JESUS, 85
Practical interests of the teaching of Jesus about God:
(a) Fatherhood and providence.
Not a justification of idleness or recklessness.
(b) The Fatherhood and the kingdom.
Relation to the divine purpose.
(c) Relation to the miracles.
God and nature.
The transcendental and the immanent God.
The divine presence mediated through Christ.
Jesus and current Jewish titles of God.
His avoidance of the term 'Holy,' and its significance.
The 'righteousness' of God as the Father, involving love.
further implications of this:
(i) The self-sacrifice of the divine love.
(ii) Unique manifestation of this in the person an
vocation of the Son.

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Publication Information: Book Title: The Theology of the Gospels. Contributors: James Moffatt - author. Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons. Place of Publication: New York. Publication Year: 1913. Page Number: xiv.
    
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