Instructor: Ken Malmin

Credit Hours: Three

Course Description: A systematic study of some of the essential elements of Biblical doctrine including the doctrines of Revelation, Inspiration, God, the Holy Spirit, Angels, Satan & Demonology, Man and Sin.

Text: Conner, Kevin J. The Foundation of Christian Doctrine. Portland:B.T. Publishing, 1980.

Course Objectives:

1. To give the student a working knowledge of the foundational beliefs of Christianity.

2. To enable the student to tie these foundational truths together into a systematic, unified whole.

3. To give the student the ability to derive doctrinal understanding from the Scriptures.

4. To help the student make practical applications of foundational doctrines in his personal life.

Course Requirements:

1. The Worksheets and their Study Questions at the end of each lesson must be completed.

2. There will be three essay exams: after lessons 12, 24 and 34.

3. There will also be a final exam at the end of the course.

4. The Study Project is a Study Guide to the text, located at the end of the Worksheets. The Worksheets themselves will guide you through the Study Project.

Grading:

1. Worksheets (40%)

2. Exams (40%)

3. Study Project (20%)

Course Contents:

Lesson 1. The Definition and Purpose of Doctrine
Lesson 2. The Necessity and Classification of Doctrine
Lesson 3. The Symbols and Nature of Doctrine
Lesson 4. The Definition and Need For Revelation
Lesson 5. Progressive Revelation
Lesson 6. The Definition and Mode of Inspiration
Lesson 7. The Proofs of Inspiration
Lesson 8. The Results of Inspiration
Lesson 9. The Existence of God
Lesson 10. Non-Christian Views of God
Lesson 11. The Nature and Attributes of God
Lesson 12. The Eternal Godhead
Lesson 13. The Eternal Godhead (cont.)
Lesson 14. The Names of God
Lesson 15. The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
Lesson 16. The Deity and Work of the Holy Spirit
Lesson 17. The Existence and Order of Angels
Lesson 18. The Order and Characteristics of Angels
Lesson 19. The Ministry of Angels
Lesson 20. The Kingdom of Darkness
Lesson 21. Satan - the King
Lesson 22. Satan's Servants
Lesson 23. The Occult
Lesson 24. Christ's Victory
Lesson 25. The Ministry of the Church
Lesson 26. The Believer and the Kingdom of Darkness
Lesson 27. "Can A Christian Have A Demon?"
Lesson 28. What Is Man?
Lesson 29. The Tri-Unity of Man
Lesson 30. God's Purpose For Man
Lesson 31. Understanding Sin
Lesson 32. The Essence, Fact and Origin of Sin
Lesson 33. The Origin of Sin
Lesson 34. The Law of Sin

 

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