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Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jun. 26 – Aug. 12, 2023
Register
Register by: Jun. 23, 2023
Next offered: Aug. 25, 2023 - Dec. 9, 2023
Visual Theological Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 3rd (2012)
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of principles/practices for accurately reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible. The focus will be on understanding and embracing God's authorial intent of the ancient text and making appropriate applications for contemporary living. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jun. 26 – Aug. 12, 2023
Register
Register by: Jun. 23, 2023
Next offered: Aug. 25, 2023 - Dec. 9, 2023
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 2012
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492572
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Aug. 25 – Dec. 9, 2023
Register
Register by: Aug. 22, 2023
Next offered: Jan. 12, 2024 - Apr. 27, 2024
Visual Theological Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 3rd (2012)
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Aug. 25 – Oct. 14, 2023
Register
Register by: Aug. 22, 2023
Next offered: Jan. 12, 2024 - Apr. 27, 2024
Visual Theological Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 3rd (2012)
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of principles/practices for accurately reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible. The focus will be on understanding and embracing God's authorial intent of the ancient text and making appropriate applications for contemporary living. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Aug. 25 – Dec. 9, 2023
Register
Register by: Aug. 22, 2023
Next offered: Oct. 13, 2023 - Dec. 9, 2023
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 2012
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492572
Bi 470
3 Credits
I Corinthians
An exposition of Paul's letter to the church in Corinth, a ministry experiencing serious problems. This course asks how churches should deal with disunity, lawsuits among believers, sexual deviancy, divorce, gender roles, the believer's conscience over doubtful things, the Lord's Table and other matters. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Aug. 25 – Oct. 14, 2023
Register
Register by: Aug. 22, 2023
1 Corinthians. Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (TNTC) – 2018
Schreiner, Thomas R.
IVP Academic
ISBN: 9781783596683
How to Understand and Apply the New Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology – 2018
Naselli, Andrew D.
P & R Publishing
ISBN: 9781629952482
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of principles/practices for accurately reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible. The focus will be on understanding and embracing God's authorial intent of the ancient text and making appropriate applications for contemporary living. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Oct. 13 – Dec. 9, 2023
Register
Register by: Oct. 10, 2023
Next offered: Jan. 12, 2024 - Apr. 27, 2024
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 2012
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492572
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jan. 12 – Apr. 27, 2024
Register
Register by: Jan. 9, 2024
Visual Theological Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 3rd (2012)
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
Bi 205
3 Credits
Creation to New Creation: Expl Bible
A survey of the Bible and its unfolding message from Creation to New Creation, beginning with creation and fall, climaxing in Christ's work of redemption, and culminating in new creation. Emphasizes biblical literacy, gospel fluency, and cultivation of love for and trust in Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jan. 12 – Mar. 2, 2024
Register
Register by: Jan. 9, 2024
Visual Theological Guide to the Bible: Seeing and Knowing God's Word – 2019
Tim Challies and Josh Byers
Zondervan
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 3rd (2012)
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of principles/practices for accurately reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible. The focus will be on understanding and embracing God's authorial intent of the ancient text and making appropriate applications for contemporary living. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Jan. 12 – Apr. 27, 2024
Register
Register by: Jan. 9, 2024
Next offered: Mar. 1, 2024 - Apr. 27, 2024
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 2012
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492572
Bi 209
3 Credits
Hermeneutics: Interpreting the Bible
A study of principles/practices for accurately reading, interpreting, and applying the Bible. The focus will be on understanding and embracing God's authorial intent of the ancient text and making appropriate applications for contemporary living. Three hours.
Information
Textbooks
Dates: Mar. 1 – Apr. 27, 2024
Register
Register by: Feb. 27, 2024
Prerequisites: Bi 205.
Visual Theology Guide to the Bible – 2019
Tim Challies, Josh Byers
Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310577966
Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible – 2012
J. Scott Duvall, J. Daniel Hays
Zondervan
ISBN: 0310492572
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