Bible Course

Lesson 1 • How the Bible Was Compiled

Traces the processes of authorship, oral tradition, and canonization. Students understand why certain books were included or excluded.

Lesson 2 • Overview of Biblical Structure

Examines the two-testament framework and canonical divisions. Establishes the organizational map students use throughout the course.

Lesson 3 • Historical and Cultural Background

Situates the Bible within ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman worlds. Provides context essential for accurate interpretation.

Lesson 1 • Translation Philosophies

Contrasts formal equivalence, dynamic equivalence, and paraphrase approaches. Equips students to choose translations for specific study purposes.

Lesson 2 • Using Study Bibles and Tools

Introduces concordances, lexicons, interlinear Bibles, and study Bible features. Students build a practical toolkit for independent research.

Lesson 3 • Survey of Major Bible Translations

Reviews historically significant and widely used English translations. Students evaluate strengths and limitations of each version.

Lesson 1 • Grammatical-Historical Method

Teaches analysis of grammar, syntax, and historical setting to determine authorial intent. Anchors interpretation in the text's original meaning.

Lesson 2 • Literary Context and Genre

Covers how genre shapes meaning across narrative, poetry, prophecy, and epistle. Students adjust interpretive approach based on literary form.

Lesson 3 • Typology and Intertextuality

Explores Old Testament types and New Testament fulfillment patterns. Students trace cross-references and thematic connections across the canon.

Lesson 4 • Applying Interpretation to Practice

Guides students through a complete passage analysis using all prior methods. Bridges interpretive theory to practical study and teaching.

Lesson 1 • Divided Kingdom to Exile

Covers Kings, Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah through the exile and return. Students connect political events to prophetic warnings.

Lesson 2 • Historical Books: Conquest to Monarchy

Surveys Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and Samuel as Israel's formative history. Students analyze leadership, failure, and divine faithfulness.

Lesson 3 • Covenant Theology in the Torah

Examines Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic covenants as structural pillars. Students trace how covenants shape the biblical storyline.

Lesson 1 • Minor Prophets Survey

Surveys the twelve minor prophets as a unified collection. Students recognize recurring themes of justice, repentance, and restoration.

Lesson 2 • Major Prophets Survey

Covers Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel with attention to historical setting. Students identify oracle types and messianic passages.

Lesson 3 • Hebrew Poetry and Wisdom Literature

Introduces parallelism, imagery, and lament as core poetic features. Students apply these tools to Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.

Lesson 1 • Gospel of John: Theology and Structure

Examines John's prologue, signs, discourses, and passion narrative. Students analyze high Christology and the Gospel's distinctive themes.

Lesson 2 • Gospel Genre and Purpose

Defines the Gospel as a distinct ancient literary genre. Students understand each evangelist's theological purpose and intended audience.

Lesson 3 • Acts: Early Church and Mission

Traces the Spirit-empowered expansion from Jerusalem to Rome. Students map missionary journeys and identify ecclesiological patterns.

Lesson 1 • Revelation: Apocalyptic Literature

Introduces apocalyptic genre conventions and four major interpretive frameworks. Students read Revelation's symbols within their first-century context.

Lesson 2 • Pauline Epistles: Background and Themes

Introduces Paul's biography, missionary context, and theological core. Students situate each letter within its specific church situation.

Lesson 3 • General Epistles Survey

Covers Hebrews, James, Peter, John, and Jude as diverse pastoral letters. Students identify authorship debates and practical ethical teaching.

Lesson 1 • The Grand Narrative of Scripture

Frames the Bible as a unified story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. Students articulate the metanarrative as an interpretive lens.

Lesson 2 • Capstone: Integrated Bible Study Project

Students produce a comprehensive passage study using all course methods. Demonstrates mastery of interpretation, theology, and application skills.

Lesson 3 • Applying Biblical Theology Today

Bridges canonical synthesis to contemporary ethical, social, and personal application. Students develop a framework for responsible application.

Lesson 4 • Key Theological Themes Across the Canon

Traces kingdom, covenant, temple, and Messiah as cross-canonical themes. Students connect Old and New Testament threads into coherent doctrine.