Instructor: Lanny Hubbard

Credit Hours: Two

Course Description: A survey of the books of the New Testament, emphasizing their historic and thematic connections as well as the message of each individual book. The books are viewed both individually and collectively.

Text: The Bible is the primary text for the course.

Malmin, Ken & Conner, Kevin. New Testament Survey. Portland: B.T. Publishing, 1975.

Course Objectives:

1. To describe the religious background of the New Testament.

2. To understand the order of events in the narrative.

3. To become familiar with the origin, authorship, and design of each book.

4. To see the unfolding of God's revelation to His people.

5. To see the practicality of God's Word and it's impact on areas of our lives.

Course Requirements:

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

2. Included on the Worksheets are Text and Bible Reading assignments that must also be completed. These worksheets need to be sent in groups of 12 (lessons 1-12, then lessons 13-24) to CLTI to be graded.

3. There will be two essay exams: after lessons 12 and after lesson 24.

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

5. A Study Project will be due at the end of the course, as follows: Do a background study of one of the cities mentioned in the New Testament. The purpose of this study is to familiarize you with a more indepth understanding of those areas where the events of the Bible were enacted. The study should include: background information on the city, events that took place there, and passages of Scripture in the New Testament that mention the city. The project should be typed and at least 1000 words in length. Any bibliographical material used should be annotated.

Grading:

1. Worksheets (40%)

2. Exams (40%)

3. Study Project (20%)

Course Contents:

Lesson 1. Matthew: The Book of the King
Lesson 2. Mark: The Book of the Servant
Lesson 3. Luke: The Book of the Perfect Man
Lesson 4. John: The Book of the Son of God
Lesson 5. Acts: The Book of Witnessing
Lesson 6. Romans: The Book of Justification
Lesson 7. I Corinthians: The Book of New Testament Church Order
Lesson 8. II Corinthians: The Book of Apostolic Qualification
Lesson 9. Galatians: The Book of Christian Liberty
Lesson 10. Ephesians: The Book of the Church
Lesson 11. Philippians: The Book of Joy and Rejoicing
Lesson 12. Colossians: The Book of The Head of The Body
Lesson 13. I Thessalonians: The Book of the Second Coming of Christ in Comfort
Lesson 14. II Thessalonians: The Book of the Second Coming of Christ in Judgment
Lesson 15. I Timothy: The Book of the Minister--Qualifications
Lesson 16. II Timothy: The Book of the Minister--Doctrine
Lesson 17. Titus: The Book of the Minister--Godliness
Lesson 18. Philemon: The Book of Reconciliation
Lesson 19. Hebrews: The Book of Christ's Priesthood
Lesson 20. James: The Book of Faith and Works
Lesson 21. I Peter: The Book of Suffering and Glory
Lesson 22. II Peter & I John: The Book of Knowledge and The Book of Love
Lesson 23. The Epistles of John & Jude: The Books of Truth and the Book of the Apostates
Lesson 24. Revelation: The Book of Ultimates

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