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Elnora Bible Institute 2020
Old Testament Courses
201 Genesis
3 Hours
Genesis,
the
book
of
beginnings,
lays
an
important
foundation
for
the
rest
of
Scripture.
It
provides
a
dramatic
account
of
the
origins
of
mankind
and
his
universe.
It
tells
of
the
intrusion
of
sin
into
the
world,
the
catastrophic
effects
of
its
curse
on
the
race,
and
the
beginning
of
God’s
plan
to
bless
the
nations
through
His
seed.
In
this
course
we
will
look
at the literary structure of Genesis while considering these themes and others such as the beginning of the natural world, human culture, and the people of Israel.
401 Leviticus
3 Hours
This
study
of
Leviticus
will
take
a
look
at
the
Mosaic
Covenant
and
the
sacrifices
and
feasts
in
ancient
Israel.
Consideration
will
be
given
to
the
three
major
parts
of
this
constitution - the moral, sacrificial, and juridical. We will see how these sacrifices and feasts are a basis for the Christian faith and how they may impact our lives as believers.
1701 Psalms
3 Hours
The
Psalms
are
rich
with
the
inspired
responses
of
human
hearts
to
God’s
revelation
of
Himself.
They
provide
instruction,
inspiration,
motivation
and
consolation
for
many
areas
of
life
and
have
been
used
by
believers
through
many
ages
in
public
and
private
meditations.
This
course
will
consider
the
literary
style
of
the
Psalms
as
well
as
their
content and how God speaks through them today.
1801 Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
3 Hours
We
live
in
an
age
when
access
to
information
is
exploding,
but
does
that
mean
we
are
wiser?
Knowledge
involves
the
accumulation
of
facts
but
wisdom
is
the
ability
to
see
people,
events,
and
situations
as
God
sees
them.
The
book
of
Proverbs
contains
answers
to
life’s
complex
problems.
In
Ecclesiastes
we
learn
that
meaning
in
life
comes
when
we
focus on the eternal God, not temporary pleasure, and that without God there is no logical or rational basis for morality.
2001 Isaiah
3 Hours
The
prophet
Isaiah
has
been
referred
to
as
"the
Prince
of
the
Prophets."
This
course
will
explore
this
majestic
Old
Testament
book.
Significant
themes
in
Isaiah
include
the
character of God, the nature of sin, and God's plan to provide salvation through the coming of the Messiah.
2301 Daniel and Revelation
3 Hours
“The
book
of
Daniel
has
been
called
the
Old
Testaments
counterpart
to
the
New
Testament’s
book
of
Revelation.
It
provides
many
of
the
core
truths
by
which
one
may
understand
large
portions
of
predictive
prophecy
found
elsewhere
in
the
Scriptures.”
(Wood)
“The
shadowy
figures
of
Old
Testament
prophecy
reappear
in
Revelation
with
more
substantial
form
and
more
clearly
defined
lineament.
Yet
the
apocalypse
is
no
mere
amplification
of
earlier
prophecies;
it
is
the
final
unveiling
of
God
prophetic
program”
(Tatford). The combining of these books, will provide a telescopic view of prophecy’s last word.
2401 Minor Prophets
3 Hours
Called,
“The
Twelve”
in
Hebrew
Scriptures,
these
Old
Testament
books,
often
misunderstood
and
maligned,
are
some
of
the
most
passionate
of
God’s
cry
for
His
children.
Their
message is judgment, yet hopeful of a better future. Special attention will be focused on their message for contemporary Christianity.
2501 Jonah-Habakkuk
3 Hours
Called,
“The
Twelve”
in
Hebrew
Scriptures,
these
Old
Testament
books,
often
misunderstood
and
maligned,
are
some
of
the
most
passionate
of
God’s
cry
for
His
children.
Their
message is judgment, yet hopeful of a better future. Special attention will be focused on their message for contemporary Christianity.
New Testament Courses
3001 Life of Christ
3 Hours
As
the
most
significant
man
in
human
history,
the
life
of
Jesus
the
Messiah
takes
on
great
significance
for
anyone;
particularly
for
those
who
have
already
acknowledged
Him
as
Lord.
This
course
is
designed
to
provide
a
survey
of
the
Biblical
narratives
of
the
life
of
Christ
with
an
emphasis
on
the
geographical
and
historical
context
within
which
Jesus
lived, taught and served.
3101 Matthew
3 Hours
The
teachings
of
Jesus
had
a
profound
impact
on
the
world
to
which
he
was
speaking,
and
it
is
no
different
today.
As
we
do
a
textual
study
through
the
book
of
Matthew,
using
the
original
text
as
well
as
commentaries
and
various
translations,
we
will
focus
on
these
teachings.
The
aim
is
not
simply
to
know
what
Jesus
said,
but
to
make
personal,
life-
changing applications.
3201 Sermon on the Mount
2 Hours
As
the
longest
discourse
of
the
Lord
Jesus,
the
Sermon
on
the
Mount
(Matthew
5-7)
is
worthy
of
our
diligent
study.
In
this
course,
we
will
do
a
systematic
study
of
the
text
and
allow the authoritative words of Jesus to work in our hearts and lives.
3501 Gospel of John
3 Hours
This
course
will
be
a
study
in
the
book
of
John,
discovering
Biblical
truths
and
the
great
themes
of
the
book.
We
want
to
observe
the
activity
of
Jesus
as
recorded
in
John’s
Gospel. We also want to look at the unfolding plan of redemption through Christ, and find practical messages for the believer today.
3701 Book of Romans
3 Hours
This
course
will
only
begin
to
probe
the
depths
of
this
marvelous
book.
We
will
attempt
to
cover
these
themes:
Sin,
the
atonement,
justification,
union
with
Christ,
God’s
plan
for
Israel,
and
Christian
liberty.
Some
special
attention
will
be
given
to
the
human
nature
of
carnality
and
the
Roman
way
of
dealing
with
the
ongoing
struggle
with
sin
(Rom.
6-8).
This will include some practical and personal application and involvement.
3801 I & II Corinthians
3 Hours
This
first
letter
written
to
a
young
church
at
Corinth,
dealt
with
problems
facing
believers
as
they
sought
to
live
out
their
faith
in
an
evil
environment.
Are
their
problems
relevant
to
us
today,
and
are
the
answers
applicable
as
well?
God’s
word
is
timeless,
which
we
will
see
as
we
explore
this
important
New
Testament
book.
In
Paul’s
second
epistle
to
the
Corinthians,
Paul
defends
his
apostolic
authority
and
ministry
against
some
who
opposed
him.
He
also
speaks
of
church
discipline,
giving,
repentance,
and
separation.
The emphasis of this class will be on the expository study of this most passionate of Paul’s epistles.
3901 Galatians
1 Hours
The
churches
of
Galatia
included
Jewish
background
believers
who
struggled
to
understand
the
true
nature
of
the
Gospel.
Galatians
gives
a
solid
defense
for
justification
by
faith
alone
in
Jesus
Christ.
Christ
has
freed
the
believer
from
bondage
to
the
Law
(legalism)
and
bondage
to
sin
(license).
Those
who
are
saved
by
faith
are
also
called
to
live
by
faith
(3:11).
4001 Ephesians
1 Hours
Believers
have
a
responsibility
to
walk
according
to
their
heavenly
calling
in
Jesus
(4:1).
The
Apostle
Paul
emphasizes
the
connection
between
sound
doctrine
and
right
practice
in
this
book
that
is
not
written
to
correct
error
but
to
prevent
error!
This
book
shows
us
that
we
cannot
ignore
“theology”
and
only
discuss
things
that
are
“practical.”
Our
practice flows out of our belief.
4101 Philippians
1 Hours
Written
from
prison
in
Rome,
the
Apostle
Paul
conveys
his
love
and
gratitude
for
the
believers
at
Philippi
and
exhorts
them
to
live
in
unity,
holiness,
and
joy.
Christ
is
the
model
of servanthood and humility, and He is the one who transforms our lives. Living with joy, peace, and hope in the midst of trial is conveyed in this epistle.
4201 Colossians
1 Hours
The
sufficiency
of
Christ
is
a
major
theme
in
the
book
of
Colossians.
He
is
sufficient
in
the
believer’s
life
for
both
salvation
and
sanctification.
Christ
is
revealed
as
the
Creator,
Sustainer, and Redeemer. Colossians teaches us that Christianity is a way of life, a relationship, and a family – it is not merely a religion.
4301 I & II Thessalonians
2 Hours
A
unique
feature
of
the
Apostle
Paul's
first
letter
to
the
Thessalonians
is
the
fact
that
the
second
coming
of
Jesus
is
referred
to
in
every
chapter.
That
theme
is
continued
in
the
second letter. In studying these letters we will receive instruction and hope for the Christian life.
4401 I & I Timothy and Titus
2 Hours
These
books,
referred
to
as
the
Pastoral
Epistles,
deal
with
how
church
should
be
done.
The
course
will
wrestle
with
the
text
of
these
epistles
and
make
present
day
applications
from an Anabaptist perspective. Local church organization and ministry will be discussed at length.
4601 Hebrews
3 Hours
This
course
will
focus
on
the
superior
life
and
ministry
of
Christ
and
His
priesthood,
as
we
study
how
Christ
fulfills
redemptive
history.
We
will
be
looking
at
the
five
parenthetical warnings and issues of faith in this book.
4701 James
1 Hours
We will refer to the practical book of James with its explanation of the connection between faith and works, together with its call for holy living.
4801 I & II Peter
2 Hours
In I & II Peter, we will notice Scriptures dealing with our great salvation, as well as our hope for the new heavens and new earth!