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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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003a. Luke 4-9
Donald Miesner
In Luke 4-9, Luke covers the parables that explain who is our neighbor.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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004b. John 11-21
Donald Miesner
The class follows John's account from the entry into Jerusalem to the Resurrection of Christ.
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004c. Matthew 21-28
Donald Miesner
Matthew 21-28 and how the events fulfilled the Old Testament scriptures.
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004d. Luke 19-24
Donald Miesner
Luke's account of the Resurrection and fulfillment of the Old Testament writings.
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004e. Resurrection and Words from the Cross
Donald Miesner
The words of Christ from the cross and which Gospels record which words.
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004f. Jewish Sects
Donald Miesner
An overview of five sects in Judaism and what they believed and how they tended to respond to Jesus.
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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.
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005b. Acts 1
Donald Miesner
The Ascension of Christ and Pentecost are covered along with the choosing of Matthias to replace Judas.
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005d. Acts 4-5
Donald Miesner
The foundation of the Early Church and a comparison between Barnabas and Ananias & Sapphira.
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005e. Acts 6-8
Donald Miesner
The stoning of Stephen causes the Early Church to spread out to Samaria and to the Ethiopian Eunuch.
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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.
