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Prison Epistles: Ephesians, Colossians, Philippians, and Philemon (L-BIB 117)


Description
A practical study of the principles Paul wrote to the churches during his imprisonment. This course is an exegetical study of each book with special emphasis placed upon the doctrinal teachings of the Apostle Paul.

*Supplemental reading recommendation: Ephesians – Philemon (Expositor’s Bible Commentary, vol.12
Hardcover) by Tremper Longman III, David Garland, William Klein. (https://amzn.to/3naBsEo)

**Student's will not need to purchase the course text book. All the material is available with your subscription.

Credential Level: Licensed Course Instructor: Rev. Thomas Manning

Content
  • Getting Started
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Section 1 - Introduction to the Prison Epistles
  • Literary Context
  • IVP Background Commentary: Introducing the Prison Epistles
  • Paul's Background
  • Caesarea, Rome, and the Captivity Epistles
  • How Paul Invented Christian Theology
  • Preaching the Letters - David Jackman
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #1
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #1
  • Section 2 - Colossians Pt. 1
  • The Bible Project: Colossians
  • Outline: The Epistle to the Colossians
  • Prison Epistles 1: Introduction and Colossians (BLP)
  • IVP Background Commentary: Colossians 1
  • Introduction to Colossians
  • Passage Study - Colossians 1:3-8
  • Passage Study - Colossians 1:15-18
  • Passage Study - Colossians 1:24-27
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #2
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #2
  • Section 3 - Colossians Pt. 2
  • IVP Background Commentary: Colossians 2-4
  • Passage Study - Colossians 2:8-10
  • Passage Study - Colossians 2:14-15
  • Passage Study - Colossians 3:1-4
  • Colossians: Closing Lecture
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #3
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #3
  • Section 4 - Philemon
  • The Bible Project: Philemon
  • Outline: The Epistle to Philemon
  • Passage Study - Slavery and the Early Church
  • IVP Background Commentary: Philemon
  • Prison Epistles 2: Philemon (BLP)
  • Passage Study - Philemon 1:8-11
  • Philemon Overview
  • Reading Philemon as Therapeutic Narrative
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #4
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #4
  • Section 5 - Ephesians pt. 1
  • The Bible Project: Ephesians
  • Outline: The Epistle to the Ephesians
  • Prison Epistles 3: Ephesians (BLP)
  • IVP Background Commentary: Ephesians 1 to 2:10
  • Ephesians: Our Spiritual Blessing
  • Passage Study: Ephesians 1:3
  • Ephesians: Breaking Down Barriers
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #5
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #5
  • Section 6 - Ephesians Pt. 2
  • Passage Study - The City and Church of Ephesus
  • IVP Background Commentary: Ephesians 2:11 to 4:16
  • The Gospel of the Broken Wall - Dr. Amy Anderson (BLP)
  • Ephesians: What’s Missing in the “Good News”
  • Ephesians: Where is the Miraculous
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #6
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #6
  • Section 7 - Ephesians Pt. 3
  • IVP Background Commentary: Ephesians 5-6
  • Passage Study - The Response of Righteousness
  • Ephesians: Re-Filling with the Holy Spirit
  • Passage Study - True Piety
  • Ephesians: Who Should Submit to Whom?
  • AG Position Paper - The Role of Women in Ministry
  • Passage Study - An Ordered Life
  • Ephesians: Household Code
  • Ephesians: Spiritual Warfare in the Bible
  • Passage Study - Faithfulness
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #7
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #7
  • Section 8 - Philippians Pt. 1
  • The Bible Project: Philippians
  • Outline: The Epistle to the Philippians
  • Philippians: Introduction
  • IVP Background Commentary: Philippians 1-2
  • Philippians: Advancement of the Gospel
  • Philippians: Advancement of the Gospel
  • Passage Study - Philippians 1:12-20
  • Passage Study - Philippians 1:21-26
  • Passage Study - Philippians 2:1-4
  • Passage Study - Philippians 2:12-18
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #8
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #8
  • Section 9 - Philippians Pt. 2
  • IVP Background Commentary: Philippians 3-4
  • Passage Study - Philippians 3:8-18
  • Philippians: Call for Unity
  • Passage Study - Philippians 4:2-7
  • Passage Study - Philippians 4:10-23
  • Paul for Tomorrow's World
  • A Quick Note About The Final
  • Prison Epistles Quiz #9
  • Prison Epistles Personal Reflection #9
  • Section 10 - Student Presentation 14d
  • Final Presentation
  • Final Reflection
  • Wrapping Up
  • For Further Reading
  • You're one step closer!
  • Course Completed
  • End of Class Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever