Christian Studies Program - Course #3: New Testament Survey
Knowing the content and structure of the New Testament will enable pastors, church leaders, and other believers to know Christ more fully and minister to people more effectively.
Course Description
An overview survey of the New Testament focusing on the theme, purpose, structure and basic content of each individual book and relating each book to the whole Bible. Strong emphasis is also given to the applicational message of each book..
Course Goals
Knowing the content and structure of the New Testament will enable pastors, church leaders, and other believers to know Christ more fully and minister to people more effectively.
Course Description
An overview survey of the New Testament focusing on the theme, purpose, structure and basic content of each individual book and relating each book to the whole Bible. Strong emphasis is also given to the applicational message of each book..
Course Goals
- To provide pastors, church leaders, and other believers with the knowledge necessary to understand the essential meaning and significance of the New Testament as it relates to salvation and sanctification.
- To train pastors, church leaders, and other believers in the use of the survey method of study, including book charts.
- To instruct pastors, church leaders, and other believers in the basic content of each New Testament book and how that content applies today.
- To increase appreciation for the scope, unity, purpose and reliability of Scripture.
- To prepare pastors, church leaders, and other believers for effective ministry by equipping them with the Word of God.
- To enhance understanding of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
- To reinforce dependence on the Word of God as the fundamental ministry resource.
- To encourage pastors, church leaders, and other believers to preach, teach, and obey the principles, truths and concepts of the New Testament.