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New Testament Survey (C-BIB 212)


Description
An examination of the development of redemptive history throughout the New Testament in the context of its geographical and cultural background. Key themes and selected critical issues are discussed with a view to aiding students develop a biblically-informed worldview.

*Supplemental reading recommendation: Encountering the New Testament: A Historical and Theological Survey.
Walter A. Elwell and Robert W. Yarbrough, (https://amzn.to/2GyBy4G).

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

Credential Level: Certified Course Instructor: Dr. Ray Miller

Content
  • Getting Started
  • Introduction
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Section 1: Overview
  • The New Testament: a Quick Overview
  • Books of the New Testament
  • Continuity between the Old and New Testaments — Craig Keener
  • Debunking Silly Statements about the Bible: An Exercise in Biblical Transmission
  • New Testament Quiz #1
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #1
  • Resources & Extras #1
  • Section 2: Historical Background
  • A Survey of the New Testament, Ch. 1 — Robert H. Gundry
  • The “Tunnel” Period
  • The Jewish World of Jesus: An Overview
  • Cultural World of the New Testament, Lecture 1 — Dr. David deSilva
  • Gnosticism, Part 1: Gnosticism Lecture — Dr. Amy Anderson
  • How We Know Jesus and the Early Church Existed
  • New Testament Quiz #2
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #2
  • Resources & Extras #2
  • Section 3 - The Canon
  • Who Picked What Books Went In the Bible?
  • How We Got the New Testament Canon — David F. Watson
  • The Bible — Can We Trust It?
  • The Formation of the New Testament Canon — Dr. Craig Blomberg
  • Responding to Bart Ehrman
  • New Testament Quiz #3
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #3
  • Resources & Extras #3
  • Section 4 - Gospels
  • Who wrote the Gospels?
  • Who Wrote the Gospels, and How Do We Know for Sure?
  • NT Literature, Lecture 6: Genre & Synoptics — Dr. Dave Mathewson
  • Understanding Jesus' Genealogy — Craig Keener
  • Geographical Context of the Gospels: Maps and Landmarks
  • The Storyline of the Bible, Lecture 4: Jesus — Dr. Dave Mathewson
  • Redemption Manifested (The Four Gospels)
  • What Is the Gospel?
  • Salvation and Suffering According to Jesus
  • The Problem of the Historical Jesus - Answering a Skeptic's Challenge
  • New Testament Quiz #4
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #4
  • Resources & Extras #4
  • Section 5 - Acts
  • Why Study Acts — Eckhard Schnabel
  • How the Good News Was Spread (The Acts of the Apostles)
  • The Book of Acts
  • Luke-Acts: Women, the Poor, and Social Dimensions
  • Acts: Introduction, Outline, and Argument
  • New Testament Quiz #5
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #5
  • Resources & Extras #5
  • Section 6 - Hebrews
  • Hebrews
  • General Letters, Lecture 11: Hebrews 1 — Dr. Herb Bateman
  • The Letter To The Hebrews: Another View
  • New Testament Quiz #6
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #6
  • Resources & Extras #6
  • Section 7 - The Letters
  • The Catholic Epistles: a Quick Overview
  • Redemption Truth Explained (The Epistles)
  • Paul A Very Short Introduction - Paul's Mission
  • Paul’s First Missionary Journey
  • Paul’s Second Missionary Journey
  • Paul’s Third Missionary Journey
  • Paul’s Journey to Rome
  • First and Second Thessalonians
  • Galatians and Ephesians
  • First and Second Timothy
  • James
  • General Letters, Lecture 1: Background — Dr. Herb Bateman
  • Read Scripture: James
  • First, Second and Third John, and Jude
  • Read Scripture: 1 Peter
  • Read Scripture: 2 Peter
  • Read Scripture: 1–3 John
  • Read Scripture: Jude
  • New Testament Quiz #7
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #7
  • Resources & Extras #7
  • Section 8 - Revelation
  • Read Scripture: Revelation 1–11
  • Read Scripture: Revelation 12–22
  • Revelation
  • A Bold Song of Victory
  • Preaching from the Book of Revelation
  • A Conversation on the Book of Revelation — Dr. Craig Keener
  • New Testament Quiz #8
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #8
  • Resources & Extras #8
  • Section 9 - Pastor's Practical Tips
  • Secret Church - Survey of the New Testament - Session 1
  • Revelation & Redemption
  • Your Daughters Will Prophesy: The New Testament Case for Women in Ministry
  • Why is The New Testament Silent On Slavery - Or is It?
  • The New Testament Evangelist & 21st Century Church
  • True and Better
  • New Testament Quiz #9
  • New Testament Personal Reflection #9
  • A Quick Note About The Final
  • Resources & Extras #9
  • Section 10 - Student Presentation 14d
  • Final Presentation
  • Final Reflection
  • Wrapping Up
  • Afterword
  • For Further Reading
  • End of Class Survey
  • You're one step closer!
  • Course Completed
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever