2013-2014 CATALOG
NT 240 Hebrews (Also available as an online course NT 240L) An exegetical study of the letter to the Hebrews focusing on the superiority of Jesus and His covenant to all other religious persons and systems. Students will learn the contents of Hebrews, practice solid doctrinal thinking about its teachings, and experience the freeing impact of Jesus’ “once-for-all’’ atonement. Students will learn the message of the text through interactive lectures, discussions, assigned readings and projects. (3 hours) NT 247 Matthew An exegetical study of the Gospel of Matthew. Students will learn Matthew’s unique presentation of Jesus as the royal Messiah through the various narratives and the five major discourses. The text is exegeted verse by verse and is developed primarily through lecture, discussion and commentary research. (4 hours) NT 248 Luke An exegetical study of the Gospel of Luke. Students will learn Luke’s unique presentation of Jesus as the Son of Man, His role as Savior and Lord, as well as several other themes. The text is exegeted verse by verse and is developed primarily through lecture, discussion and commentary research. (4 hours) NT 249 John An exegetical study of the Gospel of John giving attention to the claims and credentials of Jesus as God in flesh. Emphasis is also given to the teaching of Jesus recorded in John’s Gospel. Students will respond to lectures, learn chapter contents, memorize passages and produce written assignments. (4 hours) NT 250 Mark An exegetical study of the Gospel of Mark. Students will learn of Mark’s unique presentation of Jesus as the powerful servant of God. The text is exegeted verse by verse and is developed through lecture, discussion and commentary research. (4 hours) NT 331 - 334 Life of Christ An exegetical study of the Gospel accounts harmonized in chronological order covering four semesters. This study involves a serious attempt to understand Jesus-His person, His work and His teachings. The student will be equipped through interactive lectures, written assignments, memory work, and tests, to follow Jesus’ teachings, apply His principles of ministry, and raise up disciples who will further expand His kingdom. NT 331 Life of Christ (Semester 1) (Also available as an online course NT 331L) Semester one covers the beginnings of the Gospel up through the first year of ministry. It concentrates on the birth narratives, early Judean ministry, and early Galilean ministry. Major sermons: Jesus’ deity and credentials (Jn. 5) and the
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