What is this book that is unlike any other? It has shaped our civilization and our language. It has generated heated controversy and also has brought comfort to millions. It speaks to the smallest child yet challenges the greatest intellect. It comes from a small, seemingly insignificant region and yet, it introduces a view of history that takes in the entire world. Welcome to Discover The Bible!
- Manager: William Stapleton
- Student: Stuart Dent
The study of God's Word demands our best attention. The Holy Spirit teaches us, but we must apply ourselves as well. It takes careful study of the Bible to understand its deep meanings. This short course focuses upon a single method by which to organize and get a head start on your study, the "Inductive Method" of studying God's Word.
- Student: Stuart Dent
In Christian theology, hermeneutics focuses specifically on constructing and discovering the appropriate rules for interpreting the Scriptures. In this Biblical Training course, Dr. Mark Strauss first takes us through an introduction to biblical hermeneutics. Next comes the principles and steps that must be taken in proper exegesis of a passage of Scripture, then a comprehensive view of the importance and limitations of word studies. Finally, we learn how to properly apply what we have learned from the Scripture to our own life situation.
This is the first of 4 parts of New Testament History & Literature. In this 16-Week Overview of the History, Literature & Content of Matthew, Mark, Luke & John, we will touch on four crucial matters.
- We will examine the Gospels in terms of their literary character.
- We will examine the status of the Gospels in the church.
- We will consider the unity that exists among the four Gospel accounts.
- We will explore the variety that distinguishes the Gospels from each other.
- Student: Bob Bastable
- Student: Carma Naylor
A comprehensive study of the book of Acts and the history of the Early Church that is all about the background of the New Testament, aimed at giving students a more complete view of the life and times of such people as Peter, James, John, Paul, Silas, Luke and others.
- Manager: William Stapleton
- Student: Super User
A rigorous, structured investigation into the letters of the New Testament (Romans - Jude) that focuses upon them as actual letters written by real people to other real people at a certain time in history.
