Exposition as a method of Bible study will be given special attention with a view to more mature work in upper level courses. The devotional nature of these books will also be emphasized. Through a study of Daniel, Revelation and the Thessalonian letters, the course is designed to establish the premillennial framework for biblical prophecy. This course also provides applicational principles for devotional life and discipleship from the life of Christ. A study of the earthly life of Christ as revealed in the four Gospels.
Attention is given to the political, religious, biblical, and geographical backgrounds.
A chronology of events and a harmony of the Gospels is established. Biblical passages are analyzed. The character and purpose of the Gospels and of the person and ministry of Christ is analyzed. A narrative and literary study of the Pentateuch. Consideration is given to the Pentateuch as a single literary unit.