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EBI Church Planting Training Centers - Transformational Leadership 106 Theology 1 Portfolio

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Name Date Course Grade

Session 1: The Doctrine of the Bible .............................................................................................. 7 Session 2: The Doctrine of God ................................................................................................... 14 Session 3: The Doctrine of Jesus Christ ...................................................................................... 20 Session 4: The Doctrine of Jesus Christ, Part 2 ........................................................................... 26 Session 5: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit .................................................................................... 33 Session 6: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Part 2 ........................................................................ 39 Session 7: The Dispensations and the Covenants of the Bible ................................................... 46 Session 8: The Doctrine of Angels and Satan .............................................................................. 54 Session 9: The Doctrine of Man ................................................................................................... 60 Session 10: The Doctrine of Sin ................................................................................................... 65 Session 11: Final Exam and Preparation for Group Presentations .............................................. 71 Session 12: Group Presentations ................................................................................................. 74 Session 13: Sermons or Individual Projects ................................................................................. 74 Session 14: Booklet or Term Paper Presentations ...................................................................... 74

Course Description This course focuses on how to teach the major theological themes of the Bible related to worship. the Bible, the Trinity, God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, the dispensations, the covenants, angels, Satan, demons, man, and sin. Students will create a written summary and a visual panorama of these major Bible doctrines that can be used in teaching the Bible. Required Textbooks 1. The Holy Bible. The New American Standard Version, the New International Version, and the New

King James Version are recommended for study. 2. Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer and Dr. John Walvoord, ed. Major Bible

Themes, 2nd

ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1976. 9780310223900 http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780310223900

3. Dr. Tony Evans. Our God Is Awesome: Encountering the Greatness of Our God. Chicago, IL: Moody, 2002. 9780802448507 http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780802448507

Recommended Resources 4. Dr. Max E. Anders. 30 Days to Understanding what Christians

Believe, 2nd

ed. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1998. 9780785209997 http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780785209997

5. Dr. Charles R. Swindoll. Growing Deep in the Christian Life. Sisters, OR: Multnomah, 1985, 1995. 978-0880701549 9780310415817 http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780310415817

6. Dr. Millard J. Erickson. Christian Theology, 2 vols. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker, 1983.

Books may be ordered through a local bookstore or on the Internet. To receive the MS Word version of the portfolio email the professor.

http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780310223900






Student Requirements First, successfully complete the quizzes in the Portfolio before class. This will assist student-leaders in focusing on core information and developing the time-on-task study skills and writing skills essential to effective learning and long-term memory. Second, maintain the journal in the Portfolio. (1) What is God teaching you in this session? (2) How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? (3) How can your church apply these concepts to making disciples and developing leaders? This will assist student-leaders in developing reflection, application, and decision-making skills essential to spiritual growth. Third, each session discuss the quizzes and journal in the Portfolio. (1) What are we as a group learning about the Bible and transformational leadership in this course? (2) How can we as leaders apply these concepts to our lives, families, and ministries? (3) How can our churches apply these concepts to making disciples and developing leaders? This will assist student-leaders in developing the relational, speaking and creative/critical thinking skills essential to effective teaching and servant-leadership. Fourth, complete the final exam in the Portfolio. Summarize theology in 1,000 words. This will assist student-leaders in developing long-term memory through multiple reviews of the core material and in focusing on transformational leadership and teaching skills. This will serve as the basis for the booklet or term paper. Week 11 Fifth, contribute to a group presentation on How to Apply Theology to Worship based on textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources. This group project can be a PowerPoint presentation, dramatic skit, role-play, set of charts or drawings that applies theology to life and ministry. Group presentations will be given on week 12 (15-20 minutes). This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and teamwork skills essential to effective Bible interpretation and application. Week 12 Sixth, present a typed sermon manuscript or individual project titled Panorama Theology and Worship based on the books in the bibliography, textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources. The individual project can be a sermon manuscript, booklet, chart, collage, dramatic reading, graphic organizer, monologue, outline, painting, poem, PowerPoint, scroll, song, timeline, or webpage (10 minutes). This will assist student-leaders in developing their learning and teaching style skills essential to effective servant-leadership. Week 13 Seventh, create a typed booklet or term paper titled Summary of Bible Doctrines Related to Worship based on textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources to be distributed in your church. Be sure to footnote all the ideas, paraphrases, and direct quotes in your paper, whether from books or the Internet. Booklet should be 2,000-3,000 words in length. Text should be single-spaced. Font should be Times New Roman 12. Begin with an introduction and conclude with an application or call for commitment. Include illustrations and charts. This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and writing skills essential to effective Christian living, teaching, preaching, and servant-leadership. Week 14

Welcome to Theology, the study of God who is worthy of worship!

Your mentors in this course are Dr. Lewis Sperry Chafer, Dr. John Walvoord, and Dr. Tony Evans.



Accelerated Transformational Adult Learning Our mission is to bring glory to God by assisting local churches to equip believers of various cultures and languages to live and minister biblically based on the inerrant Word of God. This equipping includes building biblical knowledge, Christian character, and ministry skills through church-based training centers. The course objective is to take student-leaders from where they are and move them to where they need to be. Students will learn how (1) to read with their brains, (2) to remember what they have read, (3) to sharpen their thoughts through journaling, (4) to speak effectively before others, (5) to work as learning teams of leaders, and (5) to biblically apply what they are learning to life, family, and ministry. Adults learn in multiple ways and so this course incorporates multiple learning styles. According to the Cone of Learning, writing, discussing, and applying are more effective learning strategies than the passive lecture used in many schools. The portfolio is foundational to learning because students remember more of what they write, discuss, and apply. The portfolios are designed to guide students in training themselves to read with their brains, how to summarize information, how to write and speak effectively, how to reflect and apply what they are learning, and how to work in groups. The purpose of the quiz is to train your mind to actively reflect, analyze, and summarize key concepts which will then be synthesized and applied in journal reflection and group discussion. Learners remember more of what they actively discuss and apply than what they passively read and listen to. This is a key component of accelerated adult learning. Each student must do his part of the assignment so that the entire group can advance. The purpose of the journal reflections is to guide/mentor you in discovering that genuine learning is about life change and developing Christian character. Writing down what you are learning and discussing how to apply it makes learning both meaningful and transformative. Reflection on Christian virtues (purity, integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility) is a key component of character development. The purpose of the group activity and presentations is to train you in how to display your thinking in charts, graphs, illustration, and drawings. Displaying your thinking brings ideas to life in a special way and engages the whole group in the creative thinking process. Students learn better together. Over 80% of adults are visual learners. This is a key component to creativity, collaboration, cooperation, and team leadership—as well as in teaching the Bible. The purpose of the final exam is an opportunity to put your thoughts together so that you can act on them and experience life change. The final exam provides multiple exposures to key concepts. Writing clarifies and sharpens your thoughts. The final exam is where students collect the ideas of mentors in order to fully develop and utilize them. By reviewing the final exams on an annual basis you will be able to harvest and retrieve what you have learned when you need it (otherwise you will lose it). Evaluated writing is a key component of learning, communicating, and leading. The purpose of the group presentations is for students to learn to work together. Students benefit from group interaction as they communicate, cooperate, and collaborate. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence. Students learn best in professional learning communities. The purpose of the sermon or individual project is for students to improve by using their preferred learning strengths and creativity. Students benefit from using their unique God-given personality, gifts, and abilities as they teach and train others. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence in teaching and preaching. The purpose of the booklet or term paper is for students to enhance their writing skills. Students multiply their ministry as they communicate what they are learning to family, friends, and those they minister to in written form. Writing helps clarify ideas. Students benefit from the opportunity to both write and speak in formal settings. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience, confidence, and vital ministry skills.



Introduction Theology, the study of God, should lead to worship, gratitude, and transformative life change.

External Links 1. Apologetics http://www.4truth.net 2. Baptist Theology http://www.baptisttheology.org 3. Bible http://www.bible.org/series.asp?series_id=76 4. Bible Atlas Online http://anova.org/sev/atlas/htm/ 5. Bible Bulletin Board http://www.biblebb.com/ 6. Bible History http://www.bible-history.com/ 7. Bible in Pictures http://www.creationism.org/books/BibleInPictures/ 8. Bible Land Photos http://bibleplaces.com/ 9. Bible Study Notes by Dr. Thomas Constable of DTS http://www.soniclight.com/constable/notes.htm 10. Bible Study Resources www.bible.org 11. Biola http://www.go2rhcc.com/resources/OTHist/homepage.html 12. Blue Letter Bible Timeline http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/timeline/index.html 13. Blue Letter Bible Study Tools/Charts http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/ 14. Books of the Bible Daniel Akin – SEBTS http://www.sebts.edu/president/ 15. Christian Classics Ethereal Library ―World Wide Study Bible‖ http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/ 16. Crosswalk.com Bible study tools http://www.biblestudytools.net/ 17. E-sword.net Bible study tools http://www.e-sword.net/ 18. Got OT Questions http://www.gotquestions.org/Old-Testament-Survey.html 19. Holy Land Photos http://www.holylandphotos.org/ 20. Larkin’s Bible Charts http://members.citynet.net/morton/charts.htm 21. Names of God http://www.abu.nb.ca/ecm/topics/theme2.htm 22. Old Testament Summary http://www.bible.org/series.php?series_id=76 23. Old Testament Gateway http://www.otgateway.com/ 24. Online Bible links http://www.onlinebible.net/links.html 25. Willmington’s Bible Study Library (Theology and Bible Book Summaries) http://www.churchplantingvillage.net/site/c.iiJTKZPEJpH/b.784509/k.67FF/Wilmingtons_Bible_Study_Library_1__2.htm

http://www.4truth.net/

http://www.baptisttheology.org/

http://www.bible.org/series.asp?series_id=76

http://anova.org/sev/atlas/htm/

http://www.biblebb.com/

http://www.bible-history.com/

http://www.creationism.org/books/BibleInPictures/

http://bibleplaces.com/

http://www.soniclight.com/constable/notes.htm

http://www.bible.org/

http://www.go2rhcc.com/resources/OTHist/homepage.html

http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/timeline/index.html

http://www.blueletterbible.org/study/

http://www.sebts.edu/president/

http://www.ccel.org/wwsb/

http://www.biblestudytools.net/

http://www.e-sword.net/

http://www.gotquestions.org/Old-Testament-Survey.html

http://www.holylandphotos.org/

http://members.citynet.net/morton/charts.htm

http://www.abu.nb.ca/ecm/topics/theme2.htm

http://www.bible.org/series.php?series_id=76

http://www.otgateway.com/

http://www.onlinebible.net/links.html

http://www.churchplantingvillage.net/site/c.iiJTKZPEJpH/b.784509/k.67FF/Wilmingtons_Bible_Study_Library_1__2.htm

http://www.churchplantingvillage.net/site/c.iiJTKZPEJpH/b.784509/k.67FF/Wilmingtons_Bible_Study_Library_1__2.htm



Instructions

You are beginning one of the most important studies of your life based on the Word of God. Much depends on the effort and dedication you invest in these sessions. Although this course is designed to require three or four hours to complete each session, every minute you spend will increase your understanding of God’s will and ways. To get the most out of the course it is vital that you do the following: 1. Read your Bible and the textbooks each day. 2. Type answers to the Quiz Questions before class in preparation for discussion. 3. Type in your Journal brief personal reflections over each session. 4. Prepare for Group Activities before class. 5. Work on group presentations, individual projects, and booklets. Grade and Discuss the Quiz (60 minutes). Share your answers to the Take-home quiz questions. Discuss the Journal and Application (20 minutes) Share your reflections to the journal questions. Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) Students learn more by discussing and doing. Explore ways to better teach and apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals, etc.

Adults learn in multiple ways. The purpose of the portfolio is to apply active learning through the Cone of Learning. Student-leaders are guided in reading, hearing, seeing, speaking, thinking, writing, participating, discussing, illustrating, presenting, and applying truth to their lives, families, and ministries. This results in transformational life-change. Time + Focus = Learning



Mediation and Application Cards

During the course place these on mirrors, in the kitchen, in the car, at work—and review daily.

Principle: God is awesome and the Bible is His resume! Applications:

Principle: God is good all the time. Applications:

Principle: God is sufficient and holy. Applications:

Principle: God is love. Applications:

Principle: God is sovereign and glorious. Applications:

Principle: God is gracious and became Man. Applications:

Principle: God is all knowing and everywhere present. Applications:

Principle: God deserves our response and passion. Applications:

Principle: God is all-powerful and wise. Applications:

Principle: God deserves our worship. Applications:



Session 1: The Doctrine of the Bible Name Date Points

Prayer Overview of Syllabus (20 minutes) Share samples of individual projects and booklets. Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz at home before class. Each answer should be 10-50 words. The quiz is worth 50 points. Writing answers to quiz questions is an opportunity to train your mind to actively reflect, analyze, and summarize key concepts which will then be synthesized and applied in journal reflection and group discussion. Learners remember more of what they actively discuss and apply than what they passively read and listen to. This is a key component of accelerated adult learning. Each student must do his part of the assignment so that the entire group can advance. Students learn better together. Summarizing the chapters in Our God is Awesome will make the content go deep in your mind and heart—it will change your life! Remember that memory is enhanced by repeated exposure to the core concepts. 1. What is the meaning of the word ―Bible‖? 2. What are the two general lines of evidence that the Bible is the Word of God? 3. Name five passages in the Old Testament and five passages in the New Testament in which the Bible declares or assumes itself to be the Word of God. 4. Name six perfections with six corresponding transformations of human character which the Word accomplishes, according to Psalm 19:7-11. 5. Why is the continuity of the Bible an evidence of its inspiration? 6. What are some of the evidences of continuity in the Bible? 7. How does the Bible differ from other books in the extent of its revelation of truth?



8. How does the extensive publication of the Bible relate to its transforming power? 9. Relate the supernatural character of the Bible to its subject matter. 10. Evaluate the Bible as literature. 11. How can the human authorship be related to the unprejudiced authority of the Bible? 12. Relate the Bible as a supernatural book to Jesus Christ as a supernatural person. 13. Define what is meant by the inspiration of the Bible. 14. To what extent is the Bible inspired? 15. What is meant by verbal, plenary inspiration? 16. To what extent is the Bible infallible and inerrant, and what do these terms mean? 17. How can you explain that the Bible records untrue statements of men? 18. What are the problems of theory of partial inspiration or degrees of inspiration?



19. How does the neoorthodox view of inspiration differ from the orthodox view? 20. Why must the naturalistic view of the Bible be rejected? 21. What did Christ teach concerning the inspiration of the Bible? 22. How do quotations of the Old Testament uphold the inspiration of the Old Testament? 23. What indications are given in the New Testament that it is also inspired of God? 24. Discuss the contribution of 2 Timothy 3:16. 25. What does 2 Peter 1:21 contribute as to the method of inspiration? 26. Indicate the extent to which the Bible affirms its own inspiration. 27. What should be our response to seeming contradictions in the Bible? 28. Explain how Christ is the supreme revelation of God. 29. Trace the line of Scripture dealing with Christ as Savior, including the mention of some New Testament passages.



30. What does the Bible record concerning the history of man in Genesis 1-11? 31. For what purpose did God select Abraham? 32. How does the history of Israel culminate in Christ? 33. What new purpose is revealed in the New Testament? 34. What great nations characterize history? 35. Distinguish the purposes of God as they relate to the nations, Israel, and the church. 36. In what respects does the Bible reveal the glory of God as its supreme purpose? 37. Why is it reasonable to assume that God would desire to reveal Himself to man? 38. What is the extent and the limitation of revelation in nature? 39. To what extent is Christ a revelation of God? 40. Why was the written Word necessary to reveal God completely?



41. What are some of the major subjects of divine revelation which could not be learned in nature? 42. What is meant by special revelation? 43. What work of the Spirit has replaced special revelation today, and why is this necessary? 44. Why must the purpose of the Bible as a whole, as well as the particular message of each book of the Bible, be taken into consideration? 45. What are the dangers of misapplying Scripture, and why must primary and secondary application be distinguished? 46. What is contributed by the context of any passage? 47. Why must interpretation of one text be in harmony with other biblical passages? 48. To what extent is accurate exegesis required?



49. To what extent should the normal meaning of words determine the meaning of a passage? 50. What are the dangers of prejudice or bias in interpreting Scripture? 1. Summarize in 100-200 words the key points in Chapter 1 of Our God is Awesome. 2. Summarize in 100-200 words the key points in Chapter 1 of Our God is Awesome.



Journal Reflections (20 minutes) Writing journal reflections is an opportunity to experience transformational life change and develop Christian character. Thinking about what you are learning and discussing how to apply it with others has a way of making learning practical and meaningful. Reflection on Christian virtues (sexual purity, integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility) is a key component of character development. 1. What is it that you really want to learn in this course? In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals. The group activity and presentations is an opportunity to display your thinking in charts, graphs, illustration, and drawings. Displaying your thinking brings ideas to life and engages the whole group in the creative thinking process. Students learn better together. Over 80% of adults are visual and relational learners. This is a key component to creativity, collaboration, cooperation, and team leadership—as well as in teaching the Bible.



Session 2: The Doctrine of God

Name Date Points

Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 20-50 words. Each question = 1.1 points. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. How can we account for the common belief in the existence of God? 2. Why is atheism unreasonable? 3. How clear is the revelation of God in nature? 4. Define four systems of thought which attempt to explain the universe on the basis of a higher being. 5. What is the ontological argument for the existence of God? 6. What is the cosmological argument for the existence of God? 7. What is the teleological argument for the existence of God? 8. What is the anthropological argument for the existence of God? 9. To what extent does the Old and New Testament emphasize the unity of God?



10. To what extent does the Old Testament teach the doctrine of the Trinity? 11. To what extent does the New Testament teach the doctrine of the Trinity? 12. Distinguish the doctrine of the Trinity from tritheism. 13. Why is the Trinity not to be explained as three modes of existence of God? 14. Explain how the Trinity is distinguished by certain properties. 15. State and define the three most important names for God in the Old Testament. 16. What are some of the compound names for God in the Old Testament? 17. What are the distinguishing titles of the three persons of the Trinity in the New Testament? 18. Name some of the important attributes of God as revealed in Scripture.



19. What is meant by the sovereignty of God? 20. What is meant by the decree of God? 21. How can the decree of God be subdivided? 22. How can the decree of God be distinguished from fatalism? 23. Why does the biblical revelation of God demand our submission, love and adoration in relation to Him? 24. How are the works of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit contrasted in the New Testament? 25. What are the four distinct aspects of the fatherhood of God? 26. Summarize the evidence that God is the Father of all creation. 27. What is meant by the fatherhood of God by intimate relationship?



28. Discuss the question of the eternity of the relationship of father and son between God the Father and Jesus Christ. 29. What are some of the evidences supporting the concept of God the Father in relation to Jesus Christ the Son? 30. What is meant by God being the Father of all who believe in Christ? 31. How does a man become a son of God? 32. What are some of the results of becoming a son of God? 33. What is the error involved in stating that all men are the children of God? 34. How does the fatherhood of God provide comfort to a believer in Christ? 35. Contrast the evidence for the human and the divine natures of Christ. 36. What are some of the evidences for the eternity of the Son of God?



37. How does the eternity of God prove His deity? 38. What additional implications are there from His works that the Son of God is eternal? 39. How do the works of the Son of God prove His deity? 40. How do the attributes of Christ prove His deity? 1. Summarize in 100-200 words the key points in Chapter 3 of Our God is Awesome. 2. Summarize in 100-200 words the key points in Chapter 4 of Our God is Awesome.



Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the doctrine of God.



Session 3: The Doctrine of Jesus Christ Name Date Points

Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 25-50 words. Each question = 1.4 points. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. What two important truths must be realized in understanding the incarnation of the Son of God? 2. Why is it important to uphold both the full deity and the full humanity of Christ? 3. What evidence is there that Christ had a full humanity? 4. What evidence is there that Christ had normal human experiences? 5. How is the fact of His deity also asserted even while Christ was on earth? 6. How is the incarnation related to God's revelation to man? 7. How is the incarnation related to Christ's sacrifice for sin? 8. What is the relationship between destroying the works of the devil and the incarnation?



9. How is the incarnation related to Christ's office as High Priest? 10. What is the relationship of the Davidic covenant to the incarnation? 11. How is the position of Christ as Head over the church related to the incarnation? 12. What is meant by the assertion that Christ is the sinner's substitute? 13. What is the Old Testament doctrine of atonement? 14. How is the death of Christ related to the love of God? 15. What are the three basic concepts included in the doctrine of redemption? 16. Define the doctrine of propitiation and explain what is accomplished by it. 17. Define the doctrine of reconciliation and explain what is accomplished by it. 18. If the entire world is reconciled to God, why are some lost?



19. How does redemption, propitiation, and reconciliation free God to save the sinner? 20. Why does the New Testament emphasize that salvation is by faith alone? 21. Name some of the wrong interpretations of the death of Christ and explain why they are wrong. 22. Does the Bible teach that all men who die will be resurrected? 23. Summarize the Old Testament teaching on the resurrection of the human body. 24. To what extent does the Old Testament anticipate the resurrection of Jesus Christ? 25. To what extent did Christ predict His own resurrection? 26. How many appearances of Christ occurred between His resurrection and ascension? 27. What appearances of Christ occurred after His ascension?



28. Why are the many appearances of Christ and the circumstances surrounding them a strong confirmation of the fact of His resurrection? 29. What support do the empty tomb, the character of the witnesses of His resurrection, and the extent of their convictions contribute to the doctrine of His resurrection? 30. What changes took place in the disciples after the resurrection of Christ, and how were they used as witnesses of the resurrection? 31. What evidence may be found in the day of Pentecost for the resurrection of Christ? 32. How do the custom of the early church to observe the first day of the week and the continued existence of the early church in spite of persecution support the doctrine of resurrection? 33. Name at least seven reasons why Christ rose from the dead. 34. Why is the resurrection of Christ important to Christian faith?



1. Summarize in 100-200 words the key points in Chapter 5 of Our God is Awesome. 2. Summarize in 100-200 words the key points in Chapter 6 of Our God is Awesome.



Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the doctrine of Jesus Christ.



Session 4: The Doctrine of Jesus Christ, Part 2

Name Date Points

Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 30-50 words. Each question = 1.25 points. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. How does the ascension of Christ relate to His exaltation? 2. What evidence may be offered to prove that the ascension in Acts 1 was a literal ascension? 3. To what extent does Scripture testify to the arrival of Christ in heaven after His ascension? 4. How does the ascension of Christ relate to His earthly ministry? 5. In what sense was the ascension of Christ a triumph? 6. Distinguish the throne of Christ in heaven from the Davidic throne. 7. Name the seven figures relating Christ to His church.



8. What is the significance of Christ now being seated on the Father's throne? 9. How is Christ as our High Priest related to the bestowal of spiritual gifts from men? 10. Contrast the priestly intercession of Christ with the priests of the Old Testament. 11. Describe the work of Christ as our Advocate in heaven. 12. To what extent is Christ also working on earth during the present age? 13. What proportion of the Bible was prophecy when it was written? 14. What is the significance of the fact that many prophecies have already been literally fulfilled? 15. What is the distinction between Christ coming for His saints and Christ coming with His saints? 16. What important events will occur between these two events?



17. When did Christ first announce the rapture of the church, and what did He reveal about it? 18. Why did the disciples have difficulty understanding the first mention of the rapture? 19. Describe the order of events for Christ coming for His saints as given in 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18. 20. Why does Christ bring the souls of Christians who have died with Him from heaven at the time of the rapture? 21. Why is the truth of Christ coming for His church declared to be a mystery in 1 Corinthians 15: 51-52? 22. What additional facts concerning the rapture are brought out in 1 Corinthians 15:51-58? 23. What kind of bodies will those translated or raised from the dead receive? 24. When will the wicked dead be raised? 25. Name some of the important contrasts between the rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ to the earth to set up His kingdom.



26. What practical application of the truth of the rapture is made to our lives in Scripture? 27. Describe the period of preparation which will follow the rapture of the church. 28. What is the extent of the period of peace which will follow the period of preparation, and how will it be brought about? 29. What are the major characteristics of the time of persecution for Israel which will follow the time of peace? 30. What is the precise meaning of the time of the great tribulation, and what will bring this period to a close? 31. Describe the appearance of the second coming of Christ as it will be seen by the world. 32. What will be the situation in the earth and in the heavens at the time of the second coming of Christ? 33. Why do all tribes of the earth mourn at the time of the second coming? 34. Who accompanies Christ in His second coming?



35. How can you account for the fact that the entire world will see the second coming? 36. To what place on earth will Christ return in His second coming, and what will occur when His feet touch the earth? 37. What is the first act of judgment of Christ upon His return? 38. What will Christ do in relation to the Gentiles at His return? 39. What contrast between the rapture and the second coming makes clear that these were two distinct events? 40. Why does literal interpretation of prophecy make it impossible to make the rapture of the church and Christ's coming to set up His kingdom the same event?






Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the doctrine of Jesus Christ.



Session 5: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

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Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 30-50 words. Each question = 1.4 points. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. Why is it necessary to emphasize the personality of the Holy Spirit? 2. What are some of the important works of the Spirit which demonstrate His personality? 3. To what extent does Scripture indicate that the Holy Spirit is affected as a person by other beings? 4. What biblical terms imply the personality of the Holy Spirit? 5. How does the fact that the Holy Spirit is called God demonstrate His equality with the Father and the Son? 6. What evidence supports the conclusion that the Holy Spirit has the attributes of God? 7. How do the works of the Holy Spirit demonstrate His deity? 8. How do the personal pronouns used of the Holy Spirit affirm His personality?



9. To what extent does Christian experience in which the Holy Spirit is the object of faith and obedience support His equality with the Father and the Son? 10. In what sense was the Holy Spirit in the world before Pentecost? 11. What important works of the Holy Spirit are found in the Old Testament? 12. Distinguish the meaning of the Holy Spirit being "with" the Old Testament saints in contrast to the present age, when the Holy Spirit is "in" them. 13. How is the Holy Spirit related to the conception and birth of Christ? 14. What ministry did the Holy Spirit have in the period of the gospels? 15. Why did the disciples have to wait until Pentecost for the coming of the Spirit even though the Lord had breathed on them (John 20:22)? 16. In what sense did the promise of Christ of giving another Comforter who would abide with the disciples forever promise a new ministry of the Spirit?



17. In what sense did the Holy Spirit come on the day of Pentecost, and how does this relate to His omnipresence? 18. What three doctrines are taught by the Spirit in convicting the world? 19. In coming on the day of Pentecost, what important works of the Spirit are contemplated? 20. Where is the home of the Father and the Son during the present age? 21. Where is the home of the Holy Spirit during the present age? 22. What change in the ministry of the Spirit will take place at the time of the rapture? 23. Will the Holy Spirit continue to work in the earth after the rapture? 24. What may be expected of the ministry of the Spirit in the millennial kingdom? 25. How important is the ministry of the Spirit to the present purpose of God?



26. What is meant by regeneration? 27. What important passages on regeneration are found in the New Testament, and what in general do they teach? 28. How are the three persons of the Trinity involved in the regeneration of the believer? 29. Describe regeneration as it is revealed in the figure of rebirth. Why is the new birth called a spiritual resurrection? 30. How is the fact that a believer in Christ is a new creature a result of regeneration? 31. Why is it impossible for the human will in itself to produce new birth? 32. In what sense is regeneration not an experience? How is experience related to regeneration? 33. How is the new nature a result of regeneration? 34. What new experiences will come to a regenerated believer? How does regeneration relate to eternal security?






Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.



Session 6: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Part 2 Name Date Points

Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 20-50 words. Each question = 1 point. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. What evidence supports the conclusion that the indwelling of the Spirit in every believer is a distinctive feature of the present age? 2. What important passages in the New Testament teach the universal indwelling of the Holy Spirit in believers? 3. Why is indwelling of the Holy Spirit necessary to the Christian's high standard of spiritual life? 4. How may the anointing of the Spirit be defined? 5. How can the problem of Acts 19:1-6 be explained in relation to the universal indwelling of the Spirit? 6. How can the indwelling of the Spirit be contrasted with regeneration? 7. How can the indwelling of the Holy Spirit be contrasted with the baptism of the Spirit? 8. How can the indwelling of the Holy Spirit be contrasted with the filling of the Holy Spirit? 9. How does the anointing oil used in the Old Testament typify the work of the Holy Spirit?



10. What is the relationship between the indwelling and the sealing of the Spirit? 11. Explain the true meaning of Ephesians 1:13. 12. How does the sealing of the Spirit relate to the spiritual experience? 13. How does the sealing of the Spirit relate to eternal security? 14. How would you distinguish the baptism of the Spirit from the work of the Spirit in regeneration, indwelling, and sealing? 15. How would you distinguish the baptism of the Spirit from the filling of the Spirit? 16. What evidence may be advanced that all Christians are baptized by the Spirit in the present age? 17. What is the meaning of being baptized into the body of Christ? 18. How does the figure of the body of Christ indicate that Christ directs the church? 19. How does the figure of the body of Christ bring out special gifts given to individual believers?



20. What special truths are brought out by the baptism of the Spirit into Christ? 21. How does baptism into Christ relate to our identification with Him in His death, resurrection, and glorification? 22. How does baptism into Christ support the idea that we share eternal life? 23. Is it necessary to speak in tongues in order to be filled by the Spirit? 24. What is wrong with the teaching that the baptism of the Spirit in Acts 2 differs from the baptism of the Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:13? 25. Summarize the importance of the baptism of the Spirit as a work relating to our salvation. 26. How would you contrast the filling of the Spirit with the work of the Holy Spirit in salvation? 27. How did the coming of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost change the possibility of being filled by the Spirit? 28. Define the filling of the Spirit. 29. Contrast being filled with the Spirit with spiritual maturity.



30. Can any Christian be filled with the Spirit? 31. What is the relationship between filling of the Spirit and spiritual maturity? 32. In what sense are there degrees of manifestation of the filling of the Spirit? 33. What outstanding illustrations of being filled with the Spirit are found in the Book of Acts? 34. What is the significance of the comparison of being filled with wine and being filled with the Spirit? 35. Why is it inaccurate to refer to the filling of the Spirit as a second work of grace? 36. What is meant by the command "Quench not the Spirit"? 37. Why is yielding to God necessary to be filled with the Spirit? 38. Contrast the initial step of presenting one's body as a living sacrifice with the life of continuous yieldedness. 39. Name the various aspects of a Christian's yieldedness to God. 40. In what sense is Christ the supreme example of yieldedness to God?



41. What is the meaning of the command "Grieve not the Spirit"? 42. What is the remedy for grieving the Spirit? 43. Why may a Christian confess his sin in confidence that he will be forgiven? 44. What are some of the serious results of continuing in a state of grieving the Spirit? 45. Define what is meant by walking by the Spirit. 46. Why is walking by the Spirit necessary in light of the fact that Christians live in a sinful world? 47. Why is walking by the Spirit necessary in view of the Christian's sin nature? 48. Why does the need of walking by the Spirit demonstrate that it is impossible for a Christian to reach sinless perfection in this life? 49. Name and define briefly seven results of the filling of the Spirit. 50. Summarize the important reasons for a Christian being filled by the Spirit.






Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the doctrine of the Holy Spirit.



Session 7: The Dispensations and the Covenants of the Bible

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Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 20-50 words. Each question = 1 point. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. How may a dispensation be defined? 2. What, in general, characterizes the beginning and the end of each dispensation? 3. How can primary and secondary application of the Word of God be distinguished? 4. How does dispensational interpretation offer an explanation of scriptural instructions that seem contradictory? 5. What seven dispensations are commonly recognized in Scripture? 6. How does normal, or literal, interpretation relate to dispensationalism? 7. How does progressive revelation relate to dispensationalism? 8. How does dispensationalism explain changes in rules of life? II. Which dispensations are most important? 9. What was the requirement of man under the dispensation of innocence?



10. To what extent did the dispensation of conscience reveal human failure? 11. How was grace shown in the dispensation of conscience? 12. What were some of the outstanding results of the dispensation of conscience? 13. What was the requirement of man under the dispensation of human government? 14. To what extent did man fail under human government? 15. To what extent was grace shown in the human government? 16. What did the dispensation of human government reveal? 17. In what senses do the dispensations of conscience and human government continue today? 18. What was provided in the dispensation of promise, and what was required of man in regard to it? 19. Describe human failure under the dispensation of promise. 20. How was divine grace shown in the dispensation of promise?



21. Who was placed under the dispensation of the law? 22. Name the major divisions of the law. 23. How complete was the law as a detailed religious system? 24. Describe, in general, the failure of Israel under the law. 25. To what extent was grace shown under the law? 26. When did the law end? 27. Describe the extent and the limitation of the purpose of the law. 28. To whom was the dispensation of grace directed? 29. Characterize the standards of grace as a rule of life. 30. To what extent was there failure under the dispensation of grace? 31. What ends the dispensation of grace?



32. Contrast the dispensation of grace with the dispensation of law. 33. When does the dispensation of the kingdom begin? 34. Name some of the important Scripture passages relating to the kingdom. 35. What are some of the unusual features of the dispensation of the kingdom? 36. Describe the failure and judgment at the end of the dispensation of the kingdom. 37. How does the dispensation of the kingdom differ from all preceding dispensations? 38. According to the theological covenants, what is God's central purpose and how does it affect history? 39. What is the covenant of works, and what is its scriptural basis? 40. What is the covenant of redemption, and what is its scriptural basis? 41. What is the covenant of grace, and what is its scriptural basis? 42. Distinguish the conditional covenants from the unconditional covenants.



43. What was the Edenic covenant, and what was the result of failure under it? 44. What was the Adamic covenant, and to what extent does it condition life today? 45. What were the important provisions of the Noahic covenant, and to what extent does it continue today? 46. What promises were given Abraham in the Abrahamic covenant? 47. What promises were given concerning the nation Israel in the Abrahamic covenant? 48. What promises were given to the entire world in the Abrahamic covenant? 49. In what sense was the covenant with Abraham unconditional? 50. To what extent was the Mosaic covenant conditional and temporary? 51. To what extent was the Palestinian covenant unconditional?



52. How do you explain the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities and Israel's worldwide dispersion in view of the unconditional character of the Palestinian covenant? 53. What was promised unconditionally in the Davidic covenant? 54. How does the Davidic covenant relate to the future millennial kingdom? 55. According to the Old Testament, what was provided in the new covenant for Israel? 56. How does the new covenant relate to the security of the believer's salvation? 57. How does the new covenant relate to the sovereignty of God? 58. How does the new covenant relate to the future salvation of Israel?






Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the dispensations.



Session 8: The Doctrine of Angels and Satan Name Date Points

Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 30-50 words. Each question = 1.4 points. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. How did angels originate? 2. How are angels like men? 3. How is the word "angel‖ used of beings other than angels themselves, and how is this derived from the meaning of the name? 4. How frequently do angels appear in Scripture, and how do you explain their appearance as men? 5. Into what two major classifications can angels be placed, and what is the nature of each? 6. What unfallen angels are named in the Bible, and what do they do? 7. What is the meaning of the terms "elect angels,‖ ''principalities,'' and "powers" as relating to angels? 8. What are the cherubims, and what do they do?



9. How are seraphim described in the Bible, and what is their function? 10. What is the meaning of the term "angel of Jehovah" in the Old Testament, and why is this not a reference to angels? 11. Into what two classifications can fallen angels be placed, and what are their respective functions according to Scripture? 12. Describe some of the important ministries of holy angels in Scripture. 13. How are angels related to God's providential sovereign direction of His creation? 14. What part do angels have in the second coming of Christ and the eternal state? 15. What place did Satan originally have in God's creation? 16. What is some of the evidence that Satan was created as a person, and what qualities did he possess before he fell? 17. How does Satan exercise the function of a person? Illustrate this from his dealings with Adam and Eve, Job, and Christ.



18. How is the personality of Satan revealed in his conflict with Christians? 19. Summarize the evidence of the great power of Satan. 20. How do demons aid Satan? 21. Illustrate the extent of the demonic influence on men and to what extent man can be controlled by demons. 22. How are demons related to physical and mental disorders of men? 23. How can demonic influence be related to false religion and religious practices? 24. What difference seems to exist between the power and influence of demons over unsaved people as contrasted with those who are saved? 25. How does the indwelling Holy Spirit aid a Christian in his conflict with Satan and demons? 26. What evidence supports the conclusion that Satan actually exists as a person and is much more than simply an evil principle or influence?



27. What is wrong with the teaching that Satan directly causes sin in every person? 28. What is revealed in Isaiah 14 concerning Satan's original purpose in rebelling against God? 29. How did Satan's original purpose govern the temptation of Adam and Eve? 30. How did Satan's purpose relate to his desire to be worshiped by Christ? 31. When will Satan for a brief time realize his purpose to be worshiped as God? 32. What in general is Satan doing to those who are unsaved? 33. To what extent does Satan counterfeit the things of God? 34. What is Satan's objective in attacking a child of God? 35. Describe the five progressive judgments of Satan.






Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the doctrine of angels.



Session 9: The Doctrine of Man

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Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 30-50 words. Each question = 1 point. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. Does man have any certain knowledge concerning his origin apart from the Bible? 2. How does the theory of evolution explain the origin of man? 3. What is theistic evolution? 4. How does man differ from animals, and how does this enter into the problem of his origin? 5. How much evidence is there in Scripture for the creation of man? 6. What are the various explanations of the scriptural description of man as being created in six days? 7. Why do you believe that the scriptural explanation of the origin of man by creation is superior to the evolutionary theory? 8. What is meant by the statement that man is made in the image and likeness of God?



9. What is the meaning of "spirit" and "soul" as used of man? 10. What other terms are used of man's immaterial nature besides soul and spirit? 11. Discuss other views of the origin of man's nature such as being preexistent, or being created as each individual is born. 12. What is the traducian theory of the origin of the soul and spirit: of man, and why is it probably superior to any other view? 13. What is the meaning of "flesh" in the Bible, and in what ways is the term used? 14. In what sense is the body of a saved person a temple? 15. What is the prospect of the body of a saved person being transformed and glorified? 16. How does the Bible explain the origin of sin in the universe and in the human race? 17. What was the state of man before he sinned? 18. How did Satan tempt Eve? 19. How did Eve misstate God's prohibition?



20. How did Satan lie to Eve and expressly deny the word of God? 21. How did Satan misrepresent the desirability of the power to know good and evil? 22. How does 1 John 2:16 indicate three lines of temptation? 23. What was the effect on Adam and Eve after they sinned? 24. What was the effect upon Satan and the serpent after Adam and Eve sinned? 25. What was the effect upon Adam and Eve's descendants because Adam had sinned? 26. State the three imputations set forth in Scripture. 27. Why is it true that man does not become sinful by sinning? 28. Why do God's holy judgments rest upon men outside of Christ? 29. What is the penalty resting on the old creation? 30. Why is salvation in Christ the only hope for man in his fallen estate?






Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the doctrine of man.



Session 10: The Doctrine of Sin Name Date Points

Prayer Grade and Discuss this Take-home Quiz (60 minutes) Complete this quiz before class. Each answer should be 20-50 words. Each question = 1.1 points. Total quiz is worth 50 points. 1. What are some inadequate concepts of sin which are sometimes advanced? 2. How does the Bible, in general, define sin? 3. What sins are specifically mentioned in the Ten Commandments? 4. Why is sin always a sin against God? 5. What four aspects of sin are presented in the Bible? 6. What is meant by personal sin? 7. What does the Bible teach about the sin nature of man? 8. To what extent is man depraved? 9. How do you account for the fact that all children are born sinners?



10. What are the three major imputations? 11. What is meant by actual imputation? 12. What is meant by judicial imputation? 13. Is there scriptural evidence that the whole world is in a judicial state of sin? 14. Why is a proper understanding of the doctrine of sin important to understanding the doctrine of salvation? 15. Why should a child of God master the doctrine of salvation? 16. What is included in salvation in its largest dimension? 17. To what extent is salvation the same in every age, and to what extent is the present age more inclusive? 18. What two universal facts are brought out in Scripture concerning the relationship of salvation to sin? 19. How did God deal with sin in connection with salvation in the Old Testament? 20. How does God's dealing with sin after the cross differ from the Old Testament method?



21. What is brought out in the passages that deal with salvation in the past tense? 22. How is salvation revealed as a present work of God? 23. What is contemplated when salvation is regarded as future? 24. Distinguish between the finished work of Christ and the saving work of God as it applies to the individual when he believes. 25. Why is it true that the fact that Christ died does not save all men? 26. What may be expected as a response on the part of a believer when he is saved? 27. Name some of the important phases of God's gracious work in saving men as embodied in important doctrinal words. 28. What are some of the aspects of the work of God accomplished when an individual is saved? 29. How is salvation related to forgiveness of sin?



30. In dealing with the sins of Christians, what is involved in their forgiveness? 31. If a Christian fails to confess sin, what does he lose? 32. Why does not the doctrine of Christ serving as our Advocate in heaven tend to make Christians careless in sinning? 33. Discuss the scriptural evidence that salvation is conditioned upon faith alone. 34. Why is intellectual assent insufficient evidence of real faith? 35. Why is emotional response to the Gospel in itself insufficient to save? 36. Why is faith an act of the whole man - intellect, feelings, and will? 37. What is the error of attaching certain works to believing? 38. Discuss the fact that works are a result of believing unto salvation not a condition of salvation. 39. Summarize what a man must do to be saved.






Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. In light the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How can your church apply these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (40 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, visuals about the doctrine of sin.



Session 11: Final Exam and Preparation for Group Presentations Final Exam

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Complete this exam in class. Each answer should be 50-75 words. The exam is worth 100 points. The final exam is an opportunity to put your thoughts together so that you can act on them and experience transformational life change. The final exam provides multiple exposures to key concepts. Writing clarifies and sharpens your thoughts. The final exam is where students collect the ideas of mentors in order to fully develop and utilize them. By reviewing the final exams on an annual basis you will be able to harvest and retrieve what you have learned when you need it. Evaluated writing is a key component of learning, communicating, and leading.

1. Summarize the Doctrine of the Bible in 50-75 words. 2. Summarize the Doctrine of God in 50-75 words. 3. Summarize the Doctrine of Jesus Christ in 50-75 words. 4. Summarize the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit in 50-75 words.



5. Summarize the Seven Dispensations in 50-75 words. 6. Summarize the Doctrine of Angels and Satan in 50-75 words. 7. Summarize the Doctrine of Man in 50-75 words. 8. Summarize the Doctrine of Sin in 50-75 words.



Journal Reflections (20 minutes) 1. What did God teach you during this course? Why is it important that you obey? 2. How have your applied these concepts to your life, family, and ministry during this course? 3. How has your church applied these concepts in making disciples and developing leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (60 minutes) Work with your team in preparing to team-teach using PowerPoint or handouts. (60 minutes) Peer review and revise your booklets or term papers. (60 minutes)



Session 12: Group Presentations

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Contribute to a group presentation on How to Apply Theology to Worship based on textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources. This group project can be a PowerPoint presentation, dramatic skit, role-play, set of charts or drawings that applies theology to life and ministry. Group presentations will be given on week 12 (15-20 minutes). This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and teamwork skills essential to effective Bible interpretation and application. Videotaping this assignment so that students can view themselves would help them improve as well. (100 points) The group presentation is an opportunity for students to learn to work together. Students benefit from group interaction as they communicate, cooperate, and collaborate. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence. Students learn best in professional learning communities.

Session 13: Sermons or Individual Projects

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Present a typed illustrated individual project or sermon manuscript titled Panorama Theology and Worship based on the books in the bibliography, textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources. The individual project can be a chart, an illustrated outline, a checklist, a painting, a scroll, a collage, a booklet, or a PowerPoint presentation. This project will be presented on week 14 (five minutes). This will assist student-leaders in developing their learning and teaching style skills essential to effective servant-leadership. Videotaping this assignment so that students can view themselves would help them improve as well. (100 points) The sermon or individual project is an opportunity for students to improve by using their preferred learning strengths and creativity. Students benefit from using their unique God-given personality, gifts, and abilities as they teach and train others. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence.

Session 14: Booklet or Term Paper Presentations

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Present a typed illustrated booklet or term paper titled Summary of Bible Doctrines Related to Worship based on textbooks, online articles, course notes, and other sources to be distributed in your church. Be sure to footnote all the ideas, paraphrases, and direct quotes in your paper, whether from books or the Internet. Booklet should be 2,000-3,000 words in length. Text should be single-spaced. Font should be Times New Roman 12 font. Begin with an introduction and conclude with an application or call for commitment. Include illustrations and charts. This will assist student-leaders in developing the creative/critical thinking and writing skills essential to effective Christian living, teaching, preaching, and servant-leadership. Videotaping this assignment so that students can view themselves would help them improve as well. (100 points) The booklet or term paper is an opportunity for students to enhance their writing skills. Students multiply their ministry as they communicate what they are learning to family, friends, and those they minister to in written form. Writing helps clarify ideas. Students benefit from the opportunity to both write and speak in formal settings. The public speaking component of this assignment along with formative feedback helps students gain experience and confidence.



Debriefing and Testimonials

1. What learning activities did you enjoy most about this course? How did they help you learn? 2. How have you applied what you learned during this course? What difference is it making? How did this course strengthen your relationship with Jesus?

Transfer of Credits to Southern California Seminary

To transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, students must present a complete portfolio of their course work. The portfolio consists of the quizzes, journal reflections, booklets or term papers, and exams for each course. Upon successful completion of the course, students may transfer units into the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable. Attendance Policy. Attending class on time is important to receive the most out of the course. Entering class late disrupts the learning process of all students. Students are permitted three absences for a 14-week semester course. For the semester (28 classroom hours plus 56 homework hours) courses, more than 10 minutes late is a Tardy; more than 20 minutes late is an Absence. Two tardies count as one absence. College credit cannot be transferred to Southern California Seminary when a student misses four or more class sessions. A grade of NC (No Credit) will be recorded when a student misses four sessions or does not complete coursework on time. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the class instructor, the Site Director, and the Director of Equip Biblical Institute and will involve additional assignments mandated by Equip Biblical Institute. Students who attend all 14 sessions will receive 100 points. Transformational Learning Tip: If you review this portfolio once a year (such as on New Year’s Day) as part of a commitment to life change—you will exponentially increase your memory and ability to apply this material to your life, family, and ministry.

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