Michael Easley inContext A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology with Dr. Alan Thompson
How does the entire Bible fit together? In this episode of inContext, Michael Easley sits down with New Testament scholar Alan Thompson, author of A Basic Guide to Biblical Theology, to explore how Scripture unfolds as one unified story.
They unpack the difference between exegesis, biblical theology, and systematic theology—and explain why context is king when reading the Bible. You’ll learn how the major covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New) progressively reveal God’s redemptive plan, how Jesus fulfills those promises, and what He meant when He said the Kingdom of God was “at hand.”
They also explore the “now and not yet” tension in the New Testament, the meaning of inheriting the Kingdom, the Exodus as a pattern of redemption, temple imagery throughout Scripture, and the breathtaking vision of the holy city in Revelation 21.
If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of Scripture—and think theologically about your faith—this conversation will strengthen your confidence in God’s Word.Subscribe for more in-depth biblical conversations.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction & Prayer
02:00 What Is Biblical Theology?
05:30 Exegesis vs. Systematic Theology
09:00 The Kingdom of God Explained
14:00 What First-Century Jews Expected
18:00 The Major Biblical Covenants
26:30 The New Covenant & the Lord’s Supper
32:00 Exodus, Temple & God’s Presence
38:30 The “Now and Not Yet” Framework
44:00 Inheriting the Kingdom
47:00 The Holy City & Final Transformation
52:00 Why Theology Matters for Every Christian
Key Topics Covered
- Biblical theology vs. systematic theology
- Why context is essential in Bible study
- The Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and New Covenants
- Jesus and the fulfillment of covenant promises
- The Kingdom of God: present and future
- The “now and not yet” tension in Scripture
- Exodus as a model of redemption
- Temple imagery from Eden to Revelation
- Revelation 21 and the holy city
- Final transformation and eternal hope Links Mentioned: