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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005g. Acts 11-12
Donald Miesner
The continued growth of the Early Church and Saul called from Tarsus to Antioch to help with the church in Antioch. The three Missionary journeys of Paul and the routes he took on each one.
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005h. Acts 13-15
Donald Miesner
The first Missionary Journey of Paul and the debate over circumcision and the decision about how Gentiles should live.
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005i. Acts 16
Donald Miesner
Paul's second missionary journey and the carrying of the Word to Europe for the first time.
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006a. Acts 17-28
Donald Miesner
The end of Paul's second journey and the 3rd journey including his being sent to Rome to have his case heard before Caesar.
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006b. Parables & Miracles
Donald Miesner
An overview of which Gospels had miracles and parables recorded in them.
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007a. Galatians
Donald Miesner
A quick overview of Galatians where Paul reminds the people that we are saved through Faith by Grace not by works.
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007b. Thessalonians
Donald Miesner
1st and 2nd Thessalonians were letters encouraging the people of Thessalonica to not wait for the End Times but to keep working and keep watchful for the Day of the Lord.
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007c. 1 Corinthians
Donald Miesner
An overview of 1 Corinthians and the issues Paul is trying to resolve at the church in Corinth that are a result of the Hellenistic influences.
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007d. 2 Corinthians
Donald Miesner
An overview of 2 Corinthians and how Paul encouraged the Corinthians to keep the Faith and give to help the people of Jerusalem.
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008a. Romans 1-8
Donald Miesner
Paul in Romans 1-8 is encouraging the Romans and reminding them they are justified by God and sanctified by God for salvation.
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008b. Romans 9-16
Donald Miesner
Paul in Romans 9-16 reminds the Jews in the Roman church that all are saved and that the old laws and regulations are no longer binding.
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008c. Ephesians
Donald Miesner
Paul reminds the Ephesians that there is no longer Jew and Gentile but one in Christ. Paul also describes how we are to put on the amour of God to protect ourselves from the evil one.
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008d. Philemon
Donald Miesner
Paul is asking Philemon to forgive and take back his runaway slave Onesimus since Philemon has been forgiven by God.
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008e. Colossians
Donald Miesner
Christ is sufficient to be saved not through works, festivals or other acts. Paul also explains how we are to live as Christians.
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008f. Philippians
Donald Miesner
Paul encourages the Philippians to work out their problems through Christ and to humble oneself to Christ.
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008g. 1 & 2 Timothy
Donald Miesner
Paul encourages Timothy to keep working at Ephesus and list the virtues that a worker of Christ should have.
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008h. Titus
Donald Miesner
Paul encourages Titus to continue in his building the church in Crete and directs him not to worry about impossible people.
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009a. Hebrews
Donald Miesner
Hebrews is written to for the Jews that have accepted Christ and shows Christ as the perfect High Priest, King, and sacrifice.
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009b. James & Jude
Donald Miesner
James brings forth the fact that a faith without works is dead and that works are brought forth by faith through the Holy Spirit. Jude warns about being led astray from the path of God by others and life.
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009c. 1 & 2 Peter
Donald Miesner
1st Peter addresses persecution and 2nd Peter addresses false teachings.
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009d. 1, 2 & 3 John
Donald Miesner
1st, 2nd, and 3rd John warns about Gnosticism and the 5 ideas of Gnosticism are named. John reminds us that Love is very important to our lives.
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009e. Revelation-Introduction
Donald Miesner
The code of Revelations is given some explanation so the numbers and language will make more sense at the next class.
