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NT Content & History

NT Content & History

 

This course is designed to assist the student in gaining the basic understanding of Christian doctrine. This is not adequate preparation for students preparing for the Entry-Level Competency Exams. Essential preparation materials for the exams may be found at Entry Level Competency Exams.

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  • 001a. Introduction by Donald Miesner

    001a. Introduction

    Donald Miesner

    Introduction to the class and a brief from the Babylonian Captivity to the Roman Empire and how they prepared the way for the time of Christ.

  • 001b. Mark by Donald Miesner

    001b. Mark

    Donald Miesner

    An overview of the Gospel of Mark and the immediacy of Mark combined with the theme of Mark is Jesus came to serve not to be served.

  • 001c. Maps by Donald Miesner

    001c. Maps

    Donald Miesner

    A quick overview of a map of Jerusalem and some of the places in and around it; plus an overview of the rest of the area of Israel at the time of Christ.

  • 002a. Beginnings by Donald Miesner

    002a. Beginnings

    Donald Miesner

    A comparison of what is covered in Matthew, Mark and Luke and how much time each spends on different phases of Jesus' ministry.

  • 002b. Luke 1-4 by Donald Miesner

    002b. Luke 1-4

    Donald Miesner

    A look at how Luke writings are more about the Holy Spirit's involvement in the events around Christ birth thru Baptism.

  • 002c. Matthew 1-4 by Donald Miesner

    002c. Matthew 1-4

    Donald Miesner

    In Matthew 1-4, Matthew uses numbers, and Old Testament references to enable the Jews to see Jesus as the fulfillment of the Kingdom of Heaven.

  • 002d. Matthew 4-9 by Donald Miesner

    002d. Matthew 4-9

    Donald Miesner

    In Matthew 4-9 Jesus as God is revealed to the Jews and the Gentiles through the miracles that he performs.

  • 002e. Matthew 10-18 by Donald Miesner

    002e. Matthew 10-18

    Donald Miesner

    In Matthew 10-18, Matthew covers the sending out of the Disciples and the Parables in which Jesus reveals the Kingdom of God and forgiveness of sin.

  • 003a. Luke 4-9 by Donald Miesner

    003a. Luke 4-9

    Donald Miesner

    In Luke 4-9, Luke covers the parables that explain who is our neighbor.

  • 003b. Luke 9-17 by Donald Miesner

    003b. Luke 9-17

    Donald Miesner

    In Luke 9-17, Luke recounts how Jesus spoke out against the Pharisees and their inability to hear the Word of God both directly and through Parables.

  • 003c. Luke 17-19 by Donald Miesner

    003c. Luke 17-19

    Donald Miesner

    In Luke 17-19, Jesus uses the parables to tell those that will listen that the Kingdom of God has come and that all men can be saved if they believe.

  • 003d. Matthew 19-20 by Donald Miesner

    003d. Matthew 19-20

    Donald Miesner

    A comparison of how the four Gospels are written to address different groups of people at the time of the Early Church.

  • 003e. John 1-7 by Donald Miesner

    003e. John 1-7

    Donald Miesner

    In John 1-7, the miracles of Christ show compassion for Jew, Samaritan and Gentile. Many quit following Jesus after his Bread of Life explanation in John 6.

  • 004a. John 8-10 by Donald Miesner

    004a. John 8-10

    Donald Miesner

    A look at the seven "I Am" statements of Jesus in John where Jesus reveals himself as the Son of God.

  • 004b. John 11-21 by Donald Miesner

    004b. John 11-21

    Donald Miesner

    The class follows John's account from the entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection of Christ.

  • 004c. Matthew 21-28 by Donald Miesner

    004c. Matthew 21-28

    Donald Miesner

    Matthew 21-28 and how the events fulfilled the Old Testament scriptures.

  • 004d. Luke 19-24 by Donald Miesner

    004d. Luke 19-24

    Donald Miesner

    Luke's account of the Resurrection and fulfillment of the Old Testament writings.

  • 004e. Resurrection and Words from the Cross by Donald Miesner

    004e. Resurrection and Words from the Cross

    Donald Miesner

    The words of Christ from the cross and which Gospels record which words.

  • 004f. Jewish Sects by Donald Miesner

    004f. Jewish Sects

    Donald Miesner

    An overview of five sects in Judaism and what they believed and how they tended to respond to Jesus.

  • 005a. Acts Introduction by Donald Miesner

    005a. Acts Introduction

    Donald Miesner

    An overview of Acts and its author, Luke, and the sending the Word out to Jerusalem, Judea & Samaria plus the Gentile lands and people.

  • 005b. Acts 1 by Donald Miesner

    005b. Acts 1

    Donald Miesner

    The Ascension of Christ and Pentecost are covered along with the choosing of Matthias to replace Judas.

  • 005c. Acts 2-3 by Donald Miesner

    005c. Acts 2-3

    Donald Miesner

    How Pentecost is the beginning of the Early Church.

  • 005d. Acts 4-5 by Donald Miesner

    005d. Acts 4-5

    Donald Miesner

    The foundation of the Early Church and a comparison between Barnabas and Ananias & Sapphira.

  • 005e. Acts 6-8 by Donald Miesner

    005e. Acts 6-8

    Donald Miesner

    The stoning of Stephen causes the Early Church to spread out to Samaria and to the Ethiopian Eunuch.

  • 005f. Acts 9-11 by Donald Miesner

    005f. Acts 9-11

    Donald Miesner

    The conversion of Saul on the Road to Damascus along with the growth of acceptance by Peter and the Early Church of all people and foods as coming from God.

 
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