201 NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE I (3) Literature of the four gospels. Use of narrative, historical method, sources, authorship, and content of each gospel. The synoptic problem and contribution of each gospel to knowledge of Christ. 202 NEW TESTAMENT LITERATURE II (3) All epistles discussed in relation to epistolary form, content, theological contribution, canonicity, and interpretation . Historical background in comparison with the book of Acts . 203 THE BOOK OF MATTHEW (2) A detailed study of this gospel with emphasis upon its vital place in doctrinal and dispensational study. Offered alternate years. 204 THE GOSPEL OF JOHN (2) An exposition of the gospel and a study of its distinctive contribution to evangelism and Christology. Offered alternate years. 301 EARLY CHRISTIAN HISTORY-ACTS (3) The book of Acts with special emphasis on the missionary philosophy and activity of the early church and its current application. - An historical treatment of the life and message of Jesus Christ on the basis of the accounts in the gospels in the light of the background conditions of that time. 302 ANALYSIS OF THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS (3) An analysis of the text with emphasis upon doctrine and spiritual truths. 303 NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY I-CHRIST (3) 304 NEW TESTAMENT HISTORY II-PAUL (2) The life and journeys of the apostle Paul and his contribution to the spread of the gospel from Palestine to the center of the Roman Empire. Offered alternate years. 305 THE GENERAL EPISTLES (2) A verse-by-verse study of the epistles of James, I and II Peter, and Jude. Offered alternate years. 306 THE PASTORAL EPISTLES (2) A defense of the authenticity of the epistles to Timothy and Titus, together with a study of their contents, particularly in relation to church order and the importance of sound teaching. Offered alternate years. 307 THE CORINTHIAN EPISTLES (2) The background of the Corinthian correspondence and a verse-by-verse exposition of the contents. Offered alternate years. 308 THE EPISTLES TO THE EPHESIANS AND COLOSSIANS (2) The teaching of these related epistles as it pertains to the New Testament church and the life of the believer. Offered alternate years. 309 BIBLICAL BACKGROUNDS (2) A geographical survey of the ancient Bible world, together with a study of customs and manners in Bible times. Offered alternate years.
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