Adult Courses Lesson By Lesson
ACTS, PART I
- Introduction
- Acts 1
- Acts 2
- Acts 3
- Acts 4
- Acts 5
- Acts 6
- Acts 7
- Acts 8; 9:32-43
- Acts 10
- Acts 11
- Acts 12
- Acts 15
ACTS, PART II
- Acts 9:1-31
- Acts 13
- Acts 14
- Acts 16
- Acts 17
- Acts 18
- Acts 19
- Acts 20
- Acts 21:1-36
- Acts 21:37-22:30
- Acts 23
- Acts 24
- Acts 25
- Acts 26
- Acts 27
- Acts 28
AMAZING GRACE – THE FIVE POINTS OF CALVINISM
- Historical Background
- Total Depravity – Biblical Basis
- Total Depravity – Related Issues
- Unconditional Election – Biblical Basis
- Unconditional Election – Related Issues
- Limited Atonement – Biblical Basis
- Limited Atonement – Related Issues
- Irresistible Grace – Biblical Basis
- Irresistible Grace – Related Issues
- Perseverance of the Saints – Biblical Basis
- Perseverance of the Saints – Related Issues
- Communicating the Grace of God
THE APOCRYPHA
- Introduction
- Tobit
- Judith
- Additions to Esther
- The Wisdom of Solomon
- Ecclesiasticus
- Baruch, the Letter of Jeremiah, and the Prayer of Manasseh
- Additions to Daniel
- I Maccabees
- II Maccabees
- I Esdras
- II Esdras
ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE BIBLE
- Introduction and PrepatriarchalNarratives
- The World of the Patriarchs
- The Exodus
- The Conquest and the Period of the Judges
- The United Monarchy
- The Divided Monarchy – Israel
- The Divided Monarchy – Judah
- The Exile and Beyond
- The Intertestamental Period
- The Dead SeaScrolls
- The Life and Ministry of Jesus
- The Book of Acts
- The End of the New Testament Era
THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
- Incomprehensibility and Knowability
- Infinity and Eternality
- Immutability
- Omnipotence
- Omniscience
- Omnipresence
- Wisdom
- Holiness
- Justice
- Goodness
- Truth
- Love
- Creator
- Sustainer
- Common Grace
- Redeemer – Saving Grace
- Faithfulness
BIBLICAL LITERATURE
- Introduction
- The Question of Genre
- Historical Narrative – Principles
- Historical Narrative – The Book of Esther
- Fiction in the Old Testament
- Fiction in the New Testament – The Parables of Jesus
- Gospels and Epistles
- Poetic Parallelism
- Lyric Poetry
- More Lyric Poetry
- Proverbs
- Apocalyptic Literature
BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
- The PrepatriarchalEra
- The Patriarchal Era
- The Mosaic Era
- The PremonarchicalEra
- The United Monarchy
- The Ninth Century
- The Eighth Century
- The Seventh Century
- The Exile and Beyond
- The Intertestamental Period
- The Gospels
- The Apostolic Era
CHRISTIAN CHARACTER – II PETER 1
- Introduction
- Faith
- Goodness
- Knowledge
- Self-Control
- Perseverance
- Godliness
- Brotherly Kindness
- Love
- Conclusion
CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE
- Humanities – Philosophy I
- Humanities – Philosophy II
- Humanities – Philosophy III
- Humanities – Philosophy IV
- Humanities – Religion
- Humanities – Literature and Drama
- Social Sciences – History
- Social Sciences – Psychology
- Social Sciences – Sociology
- Social Sciences – Economics
- Social Sciences – Political Science
- Social Sciences – Education
- Natural Sciences – Biology
- Natural Sciences – Physics
CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW
- Introduction – What is a Worldview?
- Foundations of a Christian Worldview – Creation
- Foundations of a Christian Worldview – The Fall
- Foundations of a Christian Worldview – Redemption and Consummation
- Non-Christian Worldviews – Deism and Naturalism
- Non-Christian Worldviews – Romanticism
- Non-Christian Worldviews – Nihilism
- Non-Christian Worldviews – Existentialism
- Non-Christian Worldviews – New Age Mysticism
- Non-Christian Worldviews – Postmodernism
- FromTheory to Practice – American Society
- FromTheory to Practice – Daily Living
CHRISTIANITY AND THE ARTS
- Introduction – Art, Truth, and Beauty
- The Dawn of the Christian Era
- Art, Music, and Architecture in the MiddleAges
- The Renaissance
- Reformation and Counterreformation; Mannerism and the Baroque
- The Enlightenment; Late Baroque and Rococo
- The Nineteenth Century – From Neoclassicism to Impressionism
- The Twentieth Century – Expressionism and Beyond
- Appreciating the Arts – Visual Arts
- Appreciating the Arts – Music
- Appreciating the Arts – Theater and Cinema
- The Christian as Artist
COMBATING THE CULTURE
- Introduction – What is Modern Western Culture?
- The Need for Discernment
- Moral Absolutes
- Gender Roles
- Discipline
- Communication of Values; Education
- Time Management
- The Death of Doctrine; TheSearch for Experience
- The User-Friendly Church; Leadership by Opinion Poll
- The Search for Authority, Beauty, and Unity
- The Decline of Missions
- Pluralism
- The Naked Public Square
DANIEL
- Introduction
- Daniel 1
- Daniel 2
- Daniel 3
- Daniel 4
- Daniel 5
- Daniel 6
- Daniel 7
- Daniel 8
- Daniel 9
- Daniel 10
- Daniel 11:1-35
- Daniel 11:36-12:13
THE DIVIDED MONARCHY
- Introduction
- Chronological Matters; TheDivision of the Kingdom
- Rehoboamand Abijam of Judah; Jeroboam and Nadab of Israel
- Asa of Judah; Baasha, Elah, Zimri, and Omri of Israel
- Ahab of Israel
- Jehoshaphat of Judah
- Jehoram, Ahaziah (and Athaliah) of Judah; Ahaziah and Jehoram of Israel
- Joash of Judah; Jehu and Jehoahaz of Israel
- Jehoash, Jeroboam II, and Zechariah of Israel
- Amaziah and Uzziah of Judah
- Shallum, Menahem, Pekahiah, Pekah, and Hoshea of Israel
- Jotham and Ahaz of Judah
- Hezekiah of Judah- The Early Years
- Hezekiah of Judah- Later Reign
- Manasseh and Amon of Judah
- Josiah of Judah
- Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah of Judah
DOCTRINE OF SCRIPTURE
- The Necessity of Revelation
- The Word of God
- The Canon of Scripture
- Transmission and Translation
- Inspiration
- External Evidences of Inspiration
- Internal and Subjective Evidences of Inspiration
- Apparent Contradictions in Scripture
- The Inerrancy of Scripture
- The Authority of Scripture
- Interpretation – Grammatical and Literary Context
- Interpretation – Historcial and Cultural Context
- Interpretation – Theological Context
DOCTRINE OF GOD
- The Existence of God – Views
- The Existence of God – Arguments
- The Names of God – Elohim
- The Names of God – Yahweh
- The Names of God – Adonai
- The Names of God – Elohim Compounds
- The Names of God – Yahweh Compounds
- The Nature of God – Incomprehensibility and Knowability
- The Nature of God – Spirituality and Personality
- The Nature of God – Unity and Trinity
- The Absolute Incommunicable Attributes of God – Infinity and Eternality
- The Absolute Incommunicable Attributes of God – Immutability and Omnipotence
- The Absolute Incommunicable Attributes of God – Omniscience and Omnipresence
- The Absolute Communicable Attributes of God – Wisdom and Holiness
- The Absolute Communicable Attributes of God – Justice and Goodness
- The Absolute Communicable Attributes of God – Truth and Love
- The Relative Attributes of God – Creation and Providence
- The Relative Attributes of God – Common Grace and Saving Grace
DOCTRINE OF CHRIST
- The Resurrection of Christ
- The Asccension, Heavenly Session, and Return of Christ
- The Incarnation – Fact and Uniqueness
- Mode of the Incarnation
- The Humanity of Christ
- The Deity of Christ
- Harmonizing the Humanity and Deity of Christ
- The Sinlessness of Christ
- Christ as Prophet
- Views of the Atonement
- Necessity of the Atonement
- Nature of the Atonement
- Precision of the Atonement
DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
- The Personhood of the Holy Spirit
- The Deity of the Holy Spirit
- The Names of the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit and the Scriptures
- The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament
- The Holy Spirit in the Ministry of Christ
- Pentecost
- The Holy Spirit and the World
- The Holy Spirit and Salvation
- The Baptism and Filling of the Spirit
- The Holy Spirit and Sanctification
- The Holy Spirit and the Church
- What About Speaking in Tongues?
DOCTRINE OF MAN
- The Days and Accounts of Creation
- The Significance and Necessity of Creation
- Evolution – Mechanisms and Supporting Evidence
- Evolution – Gaps and Questions
- Angelology
- The Uniqueness and Purpose of Man
- Man in the Image of God
- Free Will
- The Antiquity of Man
- The Unity and Component Parts of Man
- The Fall of Man
- The Nature of Sin
- Original Sin and Total Depravity
DOCTRINE OF SALVATION
- Election
- Predestination
- Foreknowledge
- Calling
- Regeneration
- Repentance
- Faith
- Justification
- Adoption
- Sanctification
- Union with Christ
- Perseverance
- Glorification
DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH
- The Church as God’s Covenant People
- The Church and the Kingdom of God
- The Foundation and Origin of the Church
- Distinctions Involving the Church
- Early History of Church Organization
- Varieties of Church Government
- Church Officers
- Women in Church Office?
- The Functions of the Church
- The Marks of the Church
- Spiritual Gifts
- What About the Sign Gifts?
- The Sacraments of the Church
- Baptism in Scripture and History
- The Subjects of Baptism
- The Lord’s Supper
ELIJAH AND ELISHA
- Introduction; I Kings 16:29-17:7
- I Kings 17:8-24
- I Kings 18
- I Kings 19:1-18
- I Kings 21
- II Kings 1
- I Kings 19:19-21; II Kings 2
- II Kings 3
- II Kings 4
- II Kings 5
- II Kings 6:1-23
- II Kings 6:24-7:20
- II Kings 8:1-15; 13:14-21
EPHESIANS AND COLOSSIANS
- Background and Introduction
- Ephesians 1:1-14
- Ephesians 1:15-23; Colossians 1:1-14
- Colossians 1:15-23
- Ephesians 2:1-10
- Ephesians 2:11-22
- Ephesians 3:1-21; Colossians 1:24-2:5
- Colossians 2:6-23
- Ephesians 4:1-16
- Ephesians 4:17-32
- Ephesians 5:1-20; Colossians 3:1-17
- Ephesians 5:21-6:9; Colossians 3:18-4:1
- Ephesians 6:10-24; Colossians 4:2-18
FIRST CORINTHIANS
- Introduction
- I Corinthians 1
- I Corinthians 2
- I Corinthians 3
- I Corinthians 4
- I Corinthians 5
- I Corinthians 6
- I Corinthians 7
- I Corinthians 8
- I Corinthians 9
- I Corinthians 10
- I Corinthians 11
- I Corinthians 12
- I Corinthians 13
- I Corinthians 14
- I Corinthians 15
GENESIS 1-11
- Background and Context
- The Days of Creation (Genesis 1)
- The Sixth Day Detailed (Genesis 2)
- The Theological Significance of Genesis 1-2
- The Fall and Its Significance (Genesis 3:1-13)
- The Curse and Its Significance (Genesis 3:14-24)
- Cain and Abel and the Line of Cain (Genesis 4)
- The Genesis Genealogies and the Age of Man (Genesis 5)
- The Flood – Textual Issues (Genesis 6-9)
- The Flood – Scientific and Archaeological Issues (Genesis 6-9)
- The Towerof Babeland the Table of Nations (Genesis 10:1-11:9)
- The Ancestors of Abraham and Gods Covenant (Genesis 11:10-32)
HEBREWS
- Introduction
- Hebrews 1
- Hebrews 2
- Hebrews 3
- Hebrews 4
- Hebrews 5
- Hebrews 6:1-8
- Hebrews 6:9-20
- Hebrews 7
- Hebrews 8
- Hebrews 9
- Hebrews 10:1-18
- Hebrews 10:19-39
- Hebrews 11:1-22
- Hebrews 11:23-40
- Hebrews 12
- Hebrews 13
HERMENEUTICS
- Introduction – The Word of God and the God of the Word
- Grammatical Context
- Literary Genres
- Historical Context
- Cultural Context
- Theological Context
- New Testament Use of Old Testament
- Manuscript Transmission
- The Problem of Translation
- The Authority of the Church
- Contemporary Cultural Contexts
- Personal Application, the Heart of the Reader, and the Role of the Spirit
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST
- The Birth of Jesus
- The Baptism of Jesus
- The Temptation
- Jesus’ First Miracle
- Choosing the Disciples
- Feeding the Five Thousand
- The Transfiguration
- The Death of Christ
- The Resurrection of Christ
JOSHUA
- Introduction
- Joshua 1
- Joshua 2
- Joshua 3-4
- Joshua 5
- Joshua 6
- Joshua 7
- Joshua 8
- Joshua 9
- Joshua 10
- Joshua 11-12
- Joshua 13-22
- Joshua 23-24
JUDGES AND RUTH
- Introduction; Judges 1:1-2:5
- Judges 2:6-3:6
- Judges 3:7-31
- Judges 4-5
- Judges 6
- Judges 7
- Judges 8
- Judges 9
- Judges 10:1-11:33
- Judges 11:34-12:15
- Judges 13-14
- Judges 15
- Judges 16
- Judges 17-18
- Judges 19-21
- Ruth 1-2
- Ruth 3-4
THE LIFE OF DAVID
- Early Years
- David and Goliath
- Saul’s Jealousy and Jonathans Friendship
- David the Fugitive
- Nabaland Abigail
- David’s Early Reign
- David and Mephibosheth
- David and Bathsheba
- Absalom’s Rebellion
- David’s Final Years
MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS
- Introduction – The Uniqueness of Christianity
- Judaism – History
- Judaism – Doctrine and Practice
- Judaism – Cultural Impact
- Hinduism – History
- Hinduism – Doctrine and Practice
- Hinduism – Cultural Impact
- Buddhism – History
- Buddhism – Doctrine and Practice
- Buddhism – Cultural Impact
- Islam – History
- Islam – Doctrine and Practice
- Islam – Cultural Impact
THE GOSPEL OF MARK
- Introduction; Mark 1
- Mark 2:1-3:6
- Mark 3:7-35
- Mark 4
- Mark 5
- Mark 6
- Mark 7
- Mark 8:1-9:1
- Mark 9:2-50
- Mark 10
- Mark 11
- Mark 12
- Mark 13
- Mark 14
- Mark 15:1-16:8
MASTERPIECES OF THE BIBLE
- Shepherd and Sheep I
- Shepherd and Sheep II
- Vine
- Rock I
- Rock II
- Water I
- Water II
- Bread
- Oil
- Fire I
- Fire II
- Marriage
MINISTRY TRAINING SEMINAR
A Heart Equipped for Ministry
- A Renewed Heart is Essential for Fruitful Ministry
- Characteristics of a Renewed Heart – Knowing God
- Characteristics of a Renewed Heart – Knowing Yourself
- Characteristics of a Renewed Heart – Knowing the Enemy
- Characteristics of a Renewed Heart – Pursuing Holiness
- Characteristics of a Renewed Heart – Living by Faith
The Roots of Contemporary Culture
- The Protestant Reformation and the Christian Consensus
- From the Renaissance to the Enlightenment
- The Irrational Optimism of the Romantic Era
- The Death of Man – Darwin, Marx, and Freud
- The Death of Meaning – Logical Positivism and Existentialism
- From Post-Christian to Postmodern
Ministry in the Context of Contemporary Culture
- How Worldviews Spread and the Necessity of Pre-evangelism
- The Remnants of Materialism and Scientism
- The Role of the Social Sciences
- The Arts, Entertainment, and Leisure
- Mysticism and the New Spirituality
- Truth and Relationships in the Postmodern World
NAMES OF GOD
- Elohim
- Yahweh
- Adonai
- El Elyon
- El Roi
- El Shaddai
- Jehovah Jireh
- Jehovah Nissi
- Jehovah Shalom
- Jehovah Sabaoth
- Jehovah Tsidkenu
- Jehovah Rapha
- Jehovah Shammah
PASTORAL EPISTLES
- I Timothy 1
- I Timothy 2
- I Timothy 3
- I Timothy 4
- I Timothy 5
- I Timothy 6
- II Timothy 1
- II Timothy 2
- II Timothy 3
- II Timothy 4
- Titus 1
- Titus 2
- Titus 3
THE PATRIARCHS
- Genesis 12-13
- Genesis 14-15
- Genesis 16-17
- Genesis 18-19
- Genesis 20-21
- Genesis 22-23
- Genesis 24-26
- Genesis 27-28
- Genesis 29-31
- Genesis 32-33
- Genesis 34-36
- Genesis 37-39
- Genesis 40-41
- Genesis 42-43
- Genesis 44-45
- Genesis 46-47
- Genesis 48-50
ROMANS
- Introduction
- Romans 1
- Romans 2
- Romans 3
- Romans 4
- Romans 5
- Romans 6
- Romans 7
- Romans 8
- Romans 9
- Romans 10
- Romans 11
- Romans 12
- Romans 13
- Romans 14
- Romans 15-16
SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE
- The History of Science – From the Primitives to Newton
- The History of Science – From Deism to Indeterminism
- The Age of the Earth – Scientific Evidence
- The Age of the Earth – Interpretations of Genesis 1
- The Theory of Evolution – Presuppositions and Implications
- The Theory of Evolution – Mechanisms and Supporting Evidence
- The Theory of Evolution – Gaps and Questions
- Intelligent Design – Part One
- Intelligent Design – Part Two
- The Age of Man – Scientific Evidence
- The Age of Man – The Biblical Genealogies
- The Flood – Scientific Evidence
- The Flood – Biblical and Archaeological Issues
STUDIES IN EXODUS
- Introduction and Exodus 1
- Moses’ Early Years – Exodus 2
- The Call of Moses – Exodus 3:1-4:17
- The Plagues – Exodus 7-11
- The Passover – Exodus 12:1-13:16
- Crossing the Red Sea- Exodus 13:17-14:31
- Bread and Water – Exodus 15:22-16:36
- The Rock and the Banner – Exodus 17
- The Giving of the Law – Exodus 19-20
- The Book of the Covenant – Exodus 21:1-23:19
- Tabernacle and Priesthood – Exodus 25-30
- The Golden Calf – Exodus 32
- The Glory of God – Exodus 33:12- 34:35
STUDIES IN EZEKIEL
- Introduction and Background; Ezekiel 1
- Ezekiel 2:1-3:15
- Ezekiel 4-5
- Ezekiel 9-10
- Ezekiel 12
- Ezekiel 16
- Ezekiel 24
- Ezekiel 28:1-19
- Ezekiel 33
- Ezekiel 34
- Ezekiel 37
- Ezekiel 38-39
- Ezekiel 40-48
STUDIES IN ISAIAH
- Introduction and Background
- Isaiah 6
- Isaiah 7:1-8:10
- Isaiah 8:11-9:7
- Isaiah 11
- Isaiah 40
- Isaiah 44
- Isaiah 49
- Isaiah 51:17-52:12
- Isaiah 52:13-53:12
- Isaiah 55
- Isaiah 61
STUDIES IN JEREMIAH
- Introduction
- Jeremiah 1
- Jeremiah 7:1-8:3
- Jeremiah 11:18-12:17
- Jeremiah 18:1-20:6
- Jeremiah 29
- Jeremiah 30:1-31:22
- Jeremiah 31:23-40
- Jeremiah 32
- Jeremiah 33
- Jeremiah 35
- Jeremiah 36-38
- Jeremiah 50-51
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
- The First Commandment – God’s Being
- The Second Commandment – God’s Nature
- The Third Commandment – God’s Name
- The Fourth Commandment – God’s Worship
- The Fifth Commandment – God’s Order
- The Sixth Commandment – The Sanctity of Life
- The Seventh Commandment – The Sanctity of Marriage
- The Eighth Commandment – The Sanctity of Property
- The Ninth Commandment – The Sanctity of Truth
- The Tenth Commandment – The Sanctity of Contentment
THE UNITED MONARCHY
- The Life of Samuel
- Saul’s Early Reign
- Saul’s Decline and Rejection
- David’s Early Years
- David and Goliath
- Saul’s Jealousy and Jonathan’s Friendship
- David the Fugitive
- Nabal and Abigail
- Saul’s Downfall and Death
- David Secures the Throne
- David Defeats His Enemies
- The Ark and the Covenant
- David and Mephibosheth
- David and Bathsheba
- Absalom’s Sins and Exile
- Absalom’s Conspiracy, Rebellion, and Fall
- David’s Final Years
- Solomon’s Early Years
- Building the Temple
- Solomon’s Renown and Decline