New Testament
Course Description
Over the next 18 weeks, we will do our best to cover at least a representative sample of the New Testament. We’ll begin by going over the Intertestamental Period from Malachi to Matthew. From there, we will proceed directly into the Gospels—paying special attention to Matthew. Then it’s the Epistles (Paul’s letters). A research paper for a bit of fun. Then James. Then Revelation. If we are feeling particularly brilliant, we may even fit in a bit of Romans. I’m excited just thinking about the possibility.
As with all courses regarding historical documents, our goal is to read and interpret each of the documents keeping in mind its historical context and the author’s intent. This semester, we’ll come to the Bible and let it speak to us on its own terms. We’ll talk lots about the Jewish-ness of Jesus. We’ll have animated discussions about theology (yes it can happen) and most likely we will disagree about some things. And it will be great.
Most importantly, my desire is that during this course your faith in the Risen Christ will deepen. Absolutely everything we will do in this class is about Jesus. We are trying to understand: what he did, who he is, and who we are in relationship to him. We do this because what you think about God is the most important thought you will ever have.
On this site, you'll find documents handed out during the course of this semester. There are student outlines for each section as well as my outlines for each section. So, if you missed some notes, this is the place to be. All titles will be hyperlinked or you may simply download the files as Microsoft Office Documents.
Note:
My class outlines are adapted from Thy Kingdom Come: New Testament Studies by the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (1994).
Over the next 18 weeks, we will do our best to cover at least a representative sample of the New Testament. We’ll begin by going over the Intertestamental Period from Malachi to Matthew. From there, we will proceed directly into the Gospels—paying special attention to Matthew. Then it’s the Epistles (Paul’s letters). A research paper for a bit of fun. Then James. Then Revelation. If we are feeling particularly brilliant, we may even fit in a bit of Romans. I’m excited just thinking about the possibility.
As with all courses regarding historical documents, our goal is to read and interpret each of the documents keeping in mind its historical context and the author’s intent. This semester, we’ll come to the Bible and let it speak to us on its own terms. We’ll talk lots about the Jewish-ness of Jesus. We’ll have animated discussions about theology (yes it can happen) and most likely we will disagree about some things. And it will be great.
Most importantly, my desire is that during this course your faith in the Risen Christ will deepen. Absolutely everything we will do in this class is about Jesus. We are trying to understand: what he did, who he is, and who we are in relationship to him. We do this because what you think about God is the most important thought you will ever have.
On this site, you'll find documents handed out during the course of this semester. There are student outlines for each section as well as my outlines for each section. So, if you missed some notes, this is the place to be. All titles will be hyperlinked or you may simply download the files as Microsoft Office Documents.
Note:
My class outlines are adapted from Thy Kingdom Come: New Testament Studies by the Ontario Alliance of Christian Schools (1994).
Unit 1:
Intro to the New Testament
U1L1 Intertestamental Period
U1L2 Jewish Religion and Worship U1L3 Jewish Groups U1L4 Geography of Palestine |
Unit 2:
Matthew
U2L1 Overview of the Gospels
U2L2 Fulfillment Theme of Matthew U2L3 Parables of Matthew U2L4 Matthew Essay |
Unit 3:
Paul's Letters to the Church
U3L1 Paul's Life Letters and Theology
U3L2 Galatians U3L3 1st Corinthians U3L4 1st Timothy U3L5 Paul's Gospel: Set Free In Christ |
Unit 4:
Revelation
U4L1 Revelation - A Letter to the Church
U4L2 Interpreting the Book of Revelation U4L3 The Message of Revelation U4L4 Revelation and the Drama of Redemption |
Course Information
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