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Catalog

St. John

Bible Institute

2014 - 2015

Accredited by the: Association of Independent Christian

Colleges and Seminaries (AICCS), St. Charles, MO

“Equipping Believers to do

a work for the Master”

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820 New Rafe Mayer Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Phone: 225-774-1468

Fax: 225-774-0287

Board of Directors:

Donald R. Ruth, President

Bernice K. Ruth, Vice President

April Hawkins, Secretary

Andrea J. Barrow, Treasurer

Tim M. Wilcox

It is with great joy that we, the SJBI President, instructors and

staff, offer this Christian educational program, which has

benefitted so many in their respective ministries and in their

personal walk with the Lord. Our mission is to educate men and

women of all Christian faiths, with the Word of God, thereby

enabling them to be more effective in all areas of ministry. We

are committed to do all that we can to ensure that our students

receive quality instruction and care while enrolled at SJBI.

Our motto is “Equipping Believers to do a work for the Master”,

and God has given us a vision to do so.

Prayerfully consider joining us at St. John Bible Institute.

We hope to see you soon.

Bernice K. Ruth, Registrar and Dean of Students:

Biblical Studies Diploma; St. John Bible Institute, 2005

B.Ed./M.Ed.; Southern University, 1975/1979

Bachelor of Theology Degree Requirements

(120 Credit Hours)

Credit Hours

Prerequisites:

Completion of SJBI 3-year program 90.0

Pastor Requested Courses:

PR301-7 Ministerial Ethics 3.75

PR301-8 The Origin of the Bible 3.75

PR301-9 The Person of the Holy Spirit 3.75

PR301-10 The Person of Christ 3.75

PR301-11 The Person of God 3.75

PR307-12 Hermeneutics 3.75

PR307-12 Systematic Theology 3.75

P&307-14 Eschatology 3.75

Sub-total Credit Hours 30.0

Total Credit Hours 120.0

A cumulative 2.00 GPA (out of a possible 4.00) must be maintained

The school does not recognize life-learning credits

Certificates of Completion issue for each course

Donald R. Ruth, President B.Th; Christian Bible College, 1998

M.Th./D.Th.; Andersonville Theological Seminary, 2013, 2014

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Diploma in Biblical Studies Requirements (90 Credit Hours)

Old Testament Courses: Credit Hours

OT101 The Pentateuch 3.75

OT102 Early Israelite History 3.75

0T103 The Kingdom Period 3.75

OT104 The Post Exilic Period 3.75

OT105 Old Testament Literature 3.75

OT106 The Major Prophets 3.75

OT107 The Minor Prophets 3.75

New Testament Courses:

NT201 The Gospels 3.75

NT202 Acts – II Corinthians 3.75

NT203 Galatians – II Timothy 3.75

NT204 Titus – Revelations 3.75

In-Depth Courses:

GD301-1 Great Doctrines I 3.75

GD301-2 Great Doctrines II 3.75

LC302 The Life of Christ 3.75

BP303 Biblical Prophecy 3.75

PE304 Personal Evangelism 3.75

CH305 Church History 3.75

GP509 Galatians and Philippians (In-Depth) 3.75

HOM309 Sermon Preparation & Delivery 3.75

Pastor Requested Courses:

PR307-1 Discovering Your Gifts 3.75

PR307-2 The Tabernacle 3.75

PR307-3 Spiritual Leadership 3.75

PR307-5 Christian Counseling 3.75

PR307-6 Creative Bible Teaching 3.75

Total Credit Hours 90.0

A cumulative 2.00 GPA (out of a possible 4.00) must be maintained

The school does not recognize life-learning credits

Certificates of Completion issue for each course

OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES

Course OT101 The Pentateuch 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Genesis

Lectures 3, 4: Exodus

Lectures 5, 6: Leviticus

Lectures 7, 8: Numbers and Deuteronomy

All of God’s truth that is later revealed exists in germ form in the Book of

Genesis. Exodus demonstrates that Jehovah God is a God who knows the

condition of His people, who comes down to deliver, who redeems by blood

and power, who supplies every need, who gives victory, who reveals His

holy character, and who dwells among His people. In Leviticus, God

revealed laws to prepare and secure the physical, moral, and spiritual well-

being of the people. Numbers can be summed up in three words:

wilderness, warfare, and wandering. The course concludes with

Deuteronomy and Moses reminding the people of the law and their call to

holiness before God.

Instructor: Rev. Donald R. Ruth

B.Th., Christian Bible College

M.Th./D.Th., Andersonville Theological Seminary

Course OT102 Early Israelite History 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Joshua and Judges

Lecture 3: Ruth

Carl Armerding states that the Lord promised Joshua: Just as He had been

with Moses, so He would be with him. There was only one condition, which

Joshua had to meet - obey the Word of God without deviation. Judges

covers 300 years of history from Joshua's death to the death of Samson, the

last of 13 ''Judges'' sent by God to deliver His people. As quoted by J.

Vernon McGee, “The book of Ruth is a love story.” This little book gives

to us a picture of the wonderful relationship that exists between Christ and

His church.

Instructor: Leroy Williams, Jr.

B.Th./M.Th./D.Th., Christian Bible College

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Course OT103 The Kingdom Period 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1 – 4: I & II Samuel and I & II Kings

Lectures 5: I & II Chronicles

I and II Samuel comes out of the golden age of Hebrew literature. There are

four key players in this great drama - Eli, Samuel, Saul, and David. You will

see how the Lord is constant and faithful in this period of transition as Israel

becomes a monarchy. I and II Kings is the continuing account of the origin,

the rise, and development of Israel’s monarchy. Gleason Archer Jr. says,

“Whereas Kings is dominated by a prophetic interest, I and II Chronicles is

characterized by a more definitive priestly point of view.” The purpose was

that the true greatness of Israel consists in her relationship to Jehovah as a

worshipping faithful and obedient congregation.

Instructor: Rev. Alvin P. Joseph

Biblical Studies Diploma/B.Th., St. John Bible Institute

Course OT104 The Post Exilic Period 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Ezra and Nehemiah

Lecture 3: Ester

Ezra is the historical record of the first return of captives to the land of

Palestine. There, under the prophetic leadership of Haggai and Zechariah,

they would rebuild the temple. Nehemiah is a stirring record of how one

man impelled by God accomplished what everyone had said was impossible -

he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. God placed Esther, an Israelite, as the new

queen to accomplish His gracious purposes. She would be used by God to

thwart the plan of the evil Haman, who had tricked the king into passing a

law that would kill Esther's people.”



HERMENEUTICS

Course PR307-12 Hermeneutics 3.75 Hours

This is a one-semester comprehensive study on hermeneutics, which has to do with

interpreting the Bible. God intends for us to understand His Word. However, to

consistently interpret the Bible correctly, one needs to apply certain techniques that are necessary for proper interpretation. This course covers several commonly accepted

Bible interpretation techniques, which if followed, will allow for proper interpretation.

Textbook: Basic Bible Interpretation

Author: Roy B. Zuck Copyright: David C. Cook, Colorado Springs, CO, 1991

Instructor: Rev. Donald R. Ruth; B.Th., M.Th. D.Th.

B.Th., Christian Bible College M.Th./D.Th., Andersonville Theological Seminary

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

Course PR307-13 Systematic Theology 3.75 Hours

This is a one-semester course that is designed to look at the relationship between sin,

salvation and the Savior. These three doctrines are related in scripture and must be

taught as such. A proper understanding of the relationship between the three is essential to the success of a Christian in his daily walk.

Textbook: Sin, The Savior and Salvation

Author: Robert P. Lightener. Th.D.

Copyright: Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tennessee, 1971

Instructor: Rev. Kenneth Chandler.


ESCHATOLOGY

Course PR307-14 Eschatology 3.75 Hours

This is a one-semester course on eschatology, which has to do with the study of the “End Times”. This course closely examines various positions on the tribulation, the

millennium and other future events.

Textbook: A Basic Guide to Eschatology

Author: Millard J. Erickson

Copyright: Baker Books, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1977



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THE PERSON OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Course PR307-9 The Person of the Holy Spirit 3.75 Hours

This course is a one-semester comprehensive study of the Person of the Holy Spirit.

More specifically, this study will focus on the indwelling power and the ministry of the

Holy Spirit, as seen from the Bible.

Textbook: The Holy Spirit

Author: Charles C. Ryrie

Copyright: Moody Publishers, Chicago, Illinois, 1970



THE PERSON OF CHRIST

Course PR307-10 The Person of Christ 3.75 Hours

This course is a one-semester comprehensive study on the person of Christ. The riches

of divine revelation embodied in Jesus Christ are immeasurable. The course looks at

Christ in eternity past, Christ in the Old Testament, Christ’s incarnation, His suffering

and death, His resurrection and His future work.

Textbook: Jesus Christ Our Lord

Author: John F. Walvoord


Instructor: Rev. Kenneth Chandler


THE PERSON OF GOD

Course PR307-11 The Person of God 3.75 Hours

This is a one-semester course on the person of God. God is not a person, but a Spirit.

Throughout the Bible, there are various names assigned to God. By studying the various

names for God, we come to understand His power and His person. The course explores some 52 Biblical names of God.

Textbook: The Names of God

Author: Ann Spangler

Copyright: Zondervan Press, Grand Rapids, MI, 2009


B.Th./M.Th./D.Th., Christian Bible College of Baton Rouge


Course OT105 Old Testament Literature 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Job

Lectures 3, 4: Psalms and Proverbs

Lectures 5, 6: Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon

Lecture 7: Lamentations

The book of Job is God's answer to “Why should the righteous suffer?” The

Psalms are the finest expression of human devotion and delight in the

Almighty God. To read the Proverbs is to be ready for life. To believe them

is to be safe from the snares in life's pathway. Ecclesiastes recognizes God

Himself as the highest value in His creation, and that the truly meaningful life

is the life lived in His service. Song of Solomon represents an actual

occurrence in Solomon's life in which he experienced a pure and holy love.

Lamentations is a sequel to the prophecy of Jeremiah. This hymn of intense

sorrow shows men inspired by God's spirit as they seek to reach up to Him.



Course OT106 The Major Prophets 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Isaiah

Lectures 3, 4: Jeremiah

Lectures 5, 6: Ezekiel

Lectures 7, 8: Daniel

Isaiah prophesied in Judah during the reigns of four kings and during great

crises. Here you will find the practical aspects of biblical truth. Jeremiah's

duty was to proclaim the judgment of the Lord and to advise the king and the

people to submit to the enemy. Ezekiel was one of the three prophets during

this period of captivity. Here is a book that combines sobering history and

stirring prophecy. Daniel deals with three significant interpretations of

dreams and visions about the future. This book shows a God of precision and

power, a God active and involved in history.



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Course OT107 The Minor Prophets 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1 to 4: Hosea, Joel, Amos, and Obadiah

Lectures 5, 6: Jonah and Micah

Lectures 7, 8: Nahum and Habakkuk

Lectures 9, 10: Zephaniah and Haggai

Lectures 11, 12: Zechariah and Malachi

Hosea means “salvation.” He married an unfaithful wife whom he forgave and

redeemed. Joel introduces the great prophetic concept of “The Day of the

Lord” and prophecies about the Holy Spirit. Amos means “bearer of a

burden.” He proclaimed the coming destruction of neighboring nations, Israel,

and Judah. In Obadiah, prideful Edom hated Israel and their doom was

predicted. God calls Jonah to preach repentance to the people of Ninevah, the

hated and evil Assyrians. Micah preached God's judgment on Samaria and

Jerusalem due to their idolatry. Nahum predicts the doom of Ninevah, 150

years after Jonah. Habakkuk dialogues with God and receives a vision of the

pending woes to come from the Babylonians. Zephaniah spoke of the great

day of the Lord that was to come to all nations and calls Jerusalem to repent.

Haggai returned after the captivity, and laid the foundation of the temple in

Jerusalem. Zechariah also returned to encourage the rebuilding of the temple.

He prophesied how Jesus would deliver Israel, be rejected, and return again.

Malachi brought God's people a message of rebuke and promise.



MINISTERIAL ETHICS

Course PR307-7 Ministerial Ethics 3.75 Hours

This course is a one-semester comprehensive study on ministerial ethics. This

aim of this course is to provide practical and spiritual guidance in the area of

ethics and etiquette and should be of benefit to persons, of all faiths, who share

in the work of ministering.

Textbook: Ministerial Ethics and Etiquette

Author: Nolan B. Harmon

Copyright: Abingdon Press, Nashville, TN, 1978



THE BIBLE

Course PR307-8 The Bible 3.75 Hours

This course is a one-semester comprehensive study on the origin and history of

the Bible. This aim of this course is to provide students with a clear

understanding of how the Bible came to be. Through this study, students will

gain a more complete understanding of the Bible and this understanding should

result into a better appreciation for the Bible.

Textbook: From God To Us

Author: Norman L. Geisler and William E. Nix




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SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

Course PR307-3 Spiritual Leadership 3.75 Hours

This course is a one-semester comprehensive study on Spiritual Leadership that

covers the basic principles of excellence for every Believer. This course is

designed to be useful to both the lay person and leaders in various ministerial

capacities.

Textbook: Spiritual Leadership

Author: J. Oswald Sanders


Instructor: April Hawkins


CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

Course PR307-5 Christian Counseling 3.75 Hours

This is as one-semester course and is designed to extend the students’

knowledge in the area of Christian counseling. The textbook is a ready

reference handbook of the Bible’s answers to people’s problems.

Textbook: The Christian Counselor's Handbook

Author: The CBN 700 Club, Ministers, and Trained Counselors

Copyright: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Wheaton, Illinois, 1987

Instructor: Rev. Shelia J. Brock.


NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES

Course NT201 The Gospels 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Matthew Lectures 5, 6: Luke

Lectures 3, 4: Mark Lectures 7, 8: John

The Gospel of Matthew brings before us “The Kingdom of Heaven” or the rule of the

Heavens over this earth. You will find Jesus presented as King, the one who fulfills Scripture, the Messiah. Mark presents the Lord Jesus Christ as the servant of God and

the servant of men. He records the call from Christ to followers who would serve Him

and the command of Christ to go and preach. Luke portrays Jesus as the perfect man and uses the term “Son of man.” Luke also shows that Jesus is not only a perfect

human but the divine Son of God. The key verse of this gospel written by John is

found in John 20:31. “But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the

Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you might have life through His name.” This is eternal life, that you might know Him, the only true God, Jesus Christ.”

Instructor: Rev. Shelia J. Brock


Course NT202 Acts – II Corinthians 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Acts Lectures 5, 6: I Corinthians

Lectures 3, 4: Romans Lectures 7, 8: II Corinthians

The book of Acts describes the continuation of Jesus’ ministry through the Holy Spirit’s

work in men and women of faith. As we understand how these men and women worked under the leading and anointing of the Holy Spirit we will discover timeless lessons for

how we are to live and minister today. In our study of the book of Acts and the letters to

the Roman and Corinthian churches, we see vivid pictures of how the church emerged

and functioned. In the book of Acts, we will learn how the lives of people, nations, and world events shaped and formed the church - God’s chosen means of sharing Christ’s

message of love and hope to the world. The lives and travels of the Apostles will come

alive to us as we read and discuss how they overcame the challenges of establishing the

newborn church. From our study of the book of Romans, we will discover how to

apply the essential theology that undergirds our faith and lives as believers. In I & II

Corinthians, we discover how believers lived out their lives together in the community

of faith. These timeless principles of church organization, leadership and ministry

provided the strength and vitality that propelled the early Church it into all the world. Learning how these principles worked then will not only strengthen, equip and inspire

us, but should also challenge our current understanding and approaches to church life.

Instructor: Rev. Sam Williams, Jr.


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Course NT203 Galatians – II Timothy 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Galatians and Ephesians

Lectures 3, 4: Philippians and Colossians

Lectures 5, 6: I and II Thessalonians

Lectures 7, 8: I and II Timothy

Galatians is the declaration of the glorious freedom that Jesus has won for all

believers. It defends the truth of justification by faith alone, which imparts to

us incredible freedom in Jesus. Ephesians unfolds God's wonderful

workmanship in fashioning a new and invisible spiritual organism designated

as the body of Christ. It stresses true church unity. The purpose of Philippians

is to give thanks to the believers at Philippi for a gift that they sent to Paul and

to correct friction that existed there. Paul gives words concerning Christ as the

believer's life, pattern, object, and strength. Colossians discloses the fact that

Jesus Christ is the head of the body which is the church and emphasizes that it

is in Him that all the fullness of the Godhead dwells. I and II Thessalonians

contain a rich presentation of the truth of God designed for young believers.

Paul writes about thanksgiving to God, the secret of effective Christian service,

the believer's sanctification, and the coming of the Lord. Some believed that

they were already in the tribulations of the day of the Lord. Paul corrects this

misapprehension and encourages them to go on with the Lord. I and II

Timothy are addressed to men who have the responsibility for the

administration of local assemblies. These letters reveal God's will regarding

doctrine, church administration and discipline.



DISCOVERING YOUR GIFTS Course PR307-1 Discovering Your Gifts 3.75 Hours

This course is a one-semester comprehensive study of the God given,

motivational gifts, found in the Book of Romans, chapter 12. Each gift is

discussed in detail, and the objective is that the student, upon completing the

course requirements, fully grasps the basic concepts related to each gift so that

he or she can better relate to others with whom they interact.

Textbook: Discover Your God Given Gifts

Author: Don and Katie Fortune

Copyright: Chosen Books, Grand Rapids, MI, 1987

Instructor: April Hawkins; Diploma-Biblical Studies, B.Th.. St. John Bible Institute

THE TABERNACLE

Course PR307-2 The Tabernacle 3.75 Hours

This course is a one-semester comprehensive study of the Tabernacle that

covers the purpose, significance and symbolisms of the Tabernacle, its

furnishings, its Priests and its services during Israel’s forty (40) year wilderness

experience. This course is designed to be useful to both the lay person and the

scholar in their bible study. An earnest and prayerful study of the tabernacle,

and the purposes it served, cannot fail to increase the student’s knowledge of

the wonderful truths of redemption. Additionally, through the study of this

course, one should gain added appreciation for the ministry and passion of our

Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as the Tabernacle is most representative of Him.

Textbook: The Tabernacle – Shadows of the Messiah

Author: David M. Levy

Copyright: The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc., Belmawr, NJ,

1993

Instructor: Rev. Donald R. Ruth B.Th., Christian Bible

M.Th./D.Th. Andersonville Theological Seminary

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GALATIANS AND PHILIPPIANS

Course GP509 Galatians and Philippians (In-Depth) 3.75 Hours

Galatians Lecture 1: The Magna Carta of Christian Liberty

Lecture 2: Paul's Teaching Source

Lecture 3: Paul's Source of Doctrine

Lecture 4: Justification by Faith Lecture 5: The Covenant of God

Lecture 6: Maturity Demands Faith

Lecture 7: Christian Liberty

Lecture 8: The Law of Love

The Magna Carta of Christian Liberty. It has a greater effect on us today than any

constitution of freedom given to any group of people. Paul's Source of Doctrine.

Paul establishes that he had been taught by God and God alone. Paul's Rebuke of

Peter. Paul confronts Peter's segregation from those who had not been circumcised.

Justification by Faith. Paul addresses those who believed that good works could be

part of salvation. The Covenant of God. All men shall be blessed through the seed

of Abraham, namely Jesus Christ. This covenant cannot be broken. Maturity

Demands Faith. Can we go to God in intimacy? We are no longer servants, we are

sons. Christian Liberty. Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has

made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. The Law of

Love. Paul gives practical counsel on Christian living.

Philippians

Lecture 9: Paul's Abiding Joy

Lecture 10: The Mind of Christ Lecture 11: God's High Calling

Lecture 12: Justification by Faith

Paul's Abiding Joy. From beginning to end Paul speaks of joy, confidence, and affection for his fellow Christians. The Mind of Christ. From prison Paul teaches

the church at Philippi about a source of joy that overflows irrespective of

circumstances. God's High Calling. The joy of humility. Paul rejoiced because he

knew God and His power regardless of the suffering. Triumphant Christian Walk.

Joy in hardship! Are we a joy and a crown to some tested and tried Christian? Is

there someone who is glad for us?




Course NT204 Titus – Revelation 3.75 Hours

Lectures 1, 2: Titus and Philemon

Lectures 3, 4: Hebrews

Lecture 5: James

Lecture 8, 9: I, II and III John

Lecture 10: Jude

Lecture 11, 12: Revelation

Paul put Titus in charge of the church in Crete and gave him this letter of

instruction on how to do the work there. The letter to Philemon from Paul

asked him to take back his runaway slave, Onesimus, who had met Paul and

was converted to Christ. The author of Hebrews wrote in order to encourage

and energize the Christian readers into a viable and active faith in Jesus. It

appears they had begun to lose heart and were in danger of allowing unbelief

to grow. James is a book that speaks of works. It teaches that we are saved by

faith only, but saving faith never is alone. It is always accompanied by good

works. I Peter's purpose is to strengthen and comfort those believers who are

called upon to bear severe testing as a trial of their faith. II Peter warns

against church leaders allowing sin in the church for the sake of monetary gain.

Sin will bring blindness, and they will no longer look for the Lord. I, II and

III John speak about fellowship, to not belittle the deity of Jesus, to live

righteously by faith, to love one another, to resist false teachers, and to hold

fast to the faith. Jude is devoted to the great apostasy of the last days and the

conditions before the apocalyptic judgments fall. It brings to a climax all the

teaching regarding apostasy. Revelation is a book of prophecy containing

descriptions of unique animals, angels, demons, beasts, harlots, and brides.

Christ remains a central figure throughout the books record of the ages.

“Blessed is he that reads it and they that hear it and keeps those things that are

written therein.”

Instructor: Rev. Shelia J. Brock


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GREAT DOCTRINES

Course GD301-1 Great Doctrines 1 3.75 Hours

Lecture 1: Why Believe the Bible

Lecture 2: God the Father

Lecture 3: God the Son

Lecture 4: God the Holy Spirit

Lecture 5: The Forgiveness of Sin

Lecture 6: The Virgin Birth

Lecture 7: The Resurrection

Lecture 8: The Ascension

Lecture 9: The Atonement

Lecture 10: Redemption



Course GD301-2 Great Doctrines 2 3.75 Hours

Lecture 1: Repentance

Lecture 2: Faith

Lecture 3: Regeneration

Lecture 4: Justification by Faith

Lecture 5: Assurance

Lecture 6: Sanctification

Lecture 7: The Life of Victory

Lecture 8: The Believer and the World

Lecture 9: Man’s Destiny

Lecture 10: The Second Coming of Christ

These courses provide a good understanding of the basic doctrines of the

Christian Faith. The distinctive features of Christianity are studied. Spiritual

truths that form the foundation of the Christian world are brought forth with

resounding clarity. The student will be able to define why he believes as he

does. It is by the explanation of these truths the believer is able to effectively

explain and interpret the teachings of Scripture to those met in everyday life.



SERMON PREPARATION & DELIVERY

Course HOM306 Sermon Preparation & Delivery 3.75 Hours

Lecture 1: How to Select a Proper Subject

Lecture 2: How to Choose & Interpret a Text

Lecture 3: How to Organize a Sermon

Lecture 4: How Sermons are Classified

Lecture 5: How to Construct a Topical Sermon

Lecture 6: How to Construct a Textual Sermon

Lecture 7: How to Construct an Expository Sermon

Lecture 8: How to Gather and Use Materials

Lecture 9: How to Prepare an Introduction & Conclusion

Lecture 10: How to Improve the Preaching Style

Lecture 11: How to Improve Sermon Delivery

Lecture 12: How to Prepare a Sermon Series

Lecture 13: Persuasion In Preaching

Textbook: Sermon Preparation & Delivery

Author: Nathaniel M. Van Cleave

Copyright: International Bible Institute, Sante Fe Springs, CA, 1974

This course is a one semester comprehensive study on homiletics, which has to

do with structuring sermon messages. Though preaching is a Divine element,

there is also a human component involved. This study has to do with the

human part of preaching, that is, properly structuring messages so that they

may be easier understood and retained by the hearers.


B.Th., Christian Bible

M.Th./D.Th. Andersonville Theological Seminary

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CHURCH HISTORY

Course CH305 Church History 3.75 Hours

Lecture 1: The Apostolic Church

Lecture 2: The Persecuted Church

Lecture 3: The Imperial Church

Lecture 4: The Medieval Church

Lecture 5: Crusades and Monasteries

Lecture 6: The Prelude to the Reformation

Lecture 7: The Reformation

Lecture 8: Reform and Puritanism in England

Lecture 9: The Modern Church

Lecture 10: Religion and Reform in Europe

Lecture 11: The 18th and 19th Century Church

Lecture 12: The 20th Century Church

The Apostolic Church. AD 30 to 100. From the ascension of Jesus to the

death of St. John, we see the early church at Jerusalem, Antioch, Samaria, and

Philippi. The Persecuted Church. AD 100 to 313. From the death of St.

John to the Edict of Constantine, the Roman Empire invoked all it's power to

destroy Christians. The Imperial Church. AD 313 to 476. From the Edict of

Constantine to the fall of Rome, Christianity was made the Empire's religion.

The Medieval Church. AD 476 to 1453. From the fall of Rome to the fall of

Constantinople, there is 1000 years of the Middle Ages. Crusades and

Monasteries. During the Medieval Church the Romantic Movement to free the

Holy Land from the Moslems began. The Prelude to the Reformation. There

were attempts by early reformers to change the Church, but they were ignored

and persecuted. The Reformation. AD 1453 to 1648. From the fall of

Constantinople to the end of the Thirty Years' War, Martin Luther's boldness

had finally created change. Reform and Puritanism in England. Who were

John Calvin and William Farel, the Episcopalians, Puritans, and Separatists?

The Modern Church. AD 1648 to today. From the end of the Thirty Years'

War to today, there have been great movements in the church in England,

Europe and America. Religion and Reform in Europe. There came enemies

of the faith in Communism, Marxism, evolutionism, and Biblical criticism.

The 18th and 19th Century Church. What was “The Second Awakening?”

How did two world wars effect the church? The 20th Century Church. 20th

century theology has been marked by words like turmoil, radical, evangelical

and hope.

Instructor: Leroy Williams, Jr. B.Th./M.Th./D.Th., Christian Bible College

THE LIFE OF CHRIST

Course LC302 The Life of Christ 3.75 Hours

Lecture 1: The Birth of Jesus

Lecture 2: His Early Life

Lecture 3: His Temptation

Lecture 4: His Early Ministry in Judea and Galilee

Lecture 5: His Teachings and Miracles

Lecture 6: The Training of the Twelve Disciples

Lecture 7: Moving Toward Calvary

Lecture 8: The Upper Room Discourse

Lecture 9: His Trail and Death

Lecture 10: His Resurrection and Ascension

The Birth of Jesus. Jesus is the most outstanding person in all of history, and

indeed is the central figure of all time. Everett Harrison discusses the

circumstances, important factors, and prophecy surrounding His birth. His

Early Life. We only have a glimpse of Jesus' boyhood and early life. Enough

is told to enable us to know that as a child Jesus had a normal life. His

Temptation. Jesus could not begin to do the work the Father God had

commissioned Him to do until He had passed this severe test. His Early

Ministry in Judea and Galilee. Within a few months Jesus had labored in the

city of Jerusalem, Samaria, and Galilee. He covered all the main areas of

Palestine’s geography at this early stage in His ministry. His Teachings and

Miracles. What are the basic teachings of Jesus? What spiritual legacy has

He left for us? Never a man spoke like this man. The Training of the Twelve

Disciples. The command of the Lord is, “Follow Me!” The future of

Christianity and God's plan lay with twelve men chosen by Jesus. Moving

Toward Calvary. Lazarus is dramatically raised from the dead by Jesus. He

then turns to focus toward Jerusalem while evil men began to plan His

destruction. He was the people's champion as He entered the great city.

Upper Room Discourse. Jesus called His disciples together to a private place

to eat the famous Last Supper. He washes their feet, teaches them the Lord's

Supper, tells of the Holy Spirit to come, says farewell, and goes to the Garden

of Gethsemane to pray and wait. His Trial and Death. Jesus stood before the

leaders of his own nation, and before the Romans, and then they crucified Him.

His Resurrection and Ascension. Every tear of sadness at His death is

drowned out by the shouts of joy at His resurrection. Jesus is alive!



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BIBLICAL PROPHECY

Course BP303 Biblical Prophecy 3.75 Hours

Lecture 1: The Significance of Prophecy

Lecture 2: Major Themes of Prophecy

Lecture 3: Hebraic Prophecy

Lecture 4: Messianic Prophecy

Lecture 5: Prophecies in Daniel

Lecture 6: Prophecies of Christ

Lecture 7: The Olivet Discourse

Lecture 8: The Resurrection Chapter

Lecture 9: The Anti-Christ

Lecture 10: The Book of Revelation

The Significance of Prophecy. What does “prophet” mean in the Word of

God? What is the extent of prophecy in the Old and New Testaments?

Major Themes of Prophecy. There are approximately 14 major areas upon

which the light of the prophetic word falls. Hebraic Prophecy. Those

predictions beginning in Genesis through to the New Testament concerning

the history and ultimate destiny of the Hebrew People are called Hebraic

prophecies. Messianic Prophecy. The prophecies about the coming of the

Lord Jesus are by far the most important in all literature. Prophecies in

Daniel. The book of Daniel is the only panoramic survey of the great

empires of the world down to the end of the age. It has chronological

prophecy indicating the coming of the Lord. Prophecies of Christ. Jesus

talked prophetically concerning himself, the church, the Jews and the fall of

Jerusalem, the course of the age, the end of the age, and of judgment to come.

The Olivet Discourse. On the Mount of Olives during Holy Week Jesus

delivered His last pronouncement to the public. It is recorded in Matthew

24-25, Mark 13 and Luke 21. In this last discourse Jesus prophesies on the

time before, during and after the Tribulation. The Resurrection Chapter. I

Corinthians 15 talks about the Resurrection. Is there certainty in the

resurrection of Jesus? What is its importance? The Anti-Christ. Who is

this Anti-Christ, the supreme enemy of God? What will be his work? What

are his characteristics? Who are the two beasts that come against God? The

Book of Revelation. We need this final book of triumph and victory. It is a

book of conflict, of light over darkness, between the powers of evil, Satan,

and Hell against the power of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Instructor: Rev. Shelia J. Brock Biblical Studies Diploma/B.Th., St. John Bible Institute

PERSONAL EVANGELISM

Course PE304 Personal Evangelism 3.75 Hours

Lecture 1: What is it and Why It is Important

Lecture 2: Who can do It and How It is Done

Lecture 3: Areas of Faulty Thinking on the Part of Christians

Lecture 4: What the Personal Worker Must Be

Lecture 5: Making the Approach

Lecture 6: Answering Questions and Meeting Objectives

Lecture 7: Reaching the Decision

Lecture 8: Conserving the Fruits of Evangelism

What is It and Why It is Important. We need a definition that will narrow it

down within very definite limits and yet will enable us to see the breadth of

what is included in the total work of evangelism today. Who can do It and

How It is Done. How shall we go about dealing with an individual on

spiritual things? Our best instruction comes from the master disciple winner,

Jesus Christ. Areas of Faulty Thinking on the Part of Christians. Am I

good enough? What if I fail? How can I talk to people who have no interest

in religion? How can I witness when I do not love souls as I ought? How can

I witness when I know little of the Bible? What will I do when I can't answer

people's questions? What the Personal Worker Must Be. What equipment

is necessary for the work and what are the conditions for success? Making

the Approach. What are the things the soul winner must know before making

contact? Who is on your contact list and who do you invite to your home or

church? Answering Questions and Meeting Objectives. When excuses are

made we must know how to overcome them. Often they are just a smoke

screen for sin. Reaching the Decision. What are some of the difficulties?

What steps should be taken and how can we be sure the decision is intelligent

and purposeful. Conserving the Fruits of Evangelism. Having received

salvation, how do we follow-up? It is just the beginning to win someone to

Christ.



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