Romans and Galatians highlight the foundational truths of justification by grace through faith. These powerful books demonstrate how the theology of salvation applies to daily Christian living. The Corinthian letters record God's solution to church problems. The course features expositional studies in the letters of I and II Thessalonians, I and II Timothy, Titus and Philemon. Giving attention to shepherding principles and eternal truths found in these inspired books, students analyze their central messages and study parts of these letters in detail.
Students also study the call, role, and ministry of the pastor.
Introductory challenges, interpretive exercises, along with the arguments and contributions of each book, comprise the basic approach. Revelation is studies to expose fundamental doctrinal truths of eschatology and Christology. Comparisons are made with the confessional writings of the church. I studies include the doctrines of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, man and salvation. The aim of this course is to lead the student into a more effective and fruitful life of prayer.