Acts/ the kerygma

Question 1

Give a quote from Acts 2 evidencing the first point of C.H. Dodd’s kerygma.

Prophetic fulfilment

Answer 1

“Long ago God planned that Jesus would be handed over to you”

Question 2

Give a quote from Acts 2 evidencing the second point of C.H. Dodd’s kerygma.

God is at work in the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus

Answer 2

“But God raised him from the dead.”

Question 3

Give a quote from Acts 3 evidencing the third point of C.H. Dodd’s kerygma.

Jesus has ascended to heaven

Answer 3

“Moses said: “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me.” (Also 1- prophetic fulfilment)

Question 4

Give a quote from Acts 2 evidencing the fourth point of C.H. Dodd’s kerygma.

The HS has been given to the church

Answer 4

“The promise is for you and your children. It is also for all who are far away.”

Question 5

Give a quote from Acts 3 evidencing the fifth point of C.H. Dodd’s kerygma.

Jesus will return

Answer 5

“He will send the Messiah”

Question 6

Give a quote from Acts 3 evidencing the sixth point of C.H. Dodd’s kerygma.

Repent and be baptised

Answer 6

“So turn away from your sins. Turn to God.”

Question 7

Give a quote from Bultmann countering belief in the kergymata as a doctrine/ teaching.

Demythologisation

Answer 7

“We cannot use electric lights and radios… and at the same time believe in the spirit and wonder world of the New Testament.”

Question 8

Give some basic truths Bultmann argues are expressed in the kerygma.

Answer 8

1. We aren’t masters of the world.
2. Our plans and power are finite.
3. It is possible to find a spirit of openness to the future.
4. There is a transcendent power in the universe.
5. It is false to think that we can control life.
6. There is forgiveness.