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  • Level 1
    • 101 Overview of the Bible
    • 102 Walking in the Light
    • 103 Growing in Christ
    • 104 The Church
    • 105 Persecution
    • 106 The Story of Salvation (Formerly 108)
    • 107 Discerning God’s Will (Formerly 106)
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    • 110 A Life of Service
    • 111 Forgiveness and Reconciliation
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  • Level 2
    • First Trimester
      • Bible Study Methods (BIBL 201)
      • Overview of Doctrine (DOCT201)
      • The Life of the Church (EGLI201)
      • Old Testament Survey (BIBL 210)
    • Second Trimester
      • Revelation & Inspiration of the Bible (DOCT202)
      • Family & Marriage: The Christian Model (PRAT203)
      • New Testament Survey (BIBL211)
      • Practical Ministry Elective (PMIN XXX)
    • Third Trimester
      • Character & qualities of a servant of God/Church Leadership (EGLI203)
      • Evangelism & Witness for Christ (PRAT 205)
      • The Doctrine of Salvation (DOCT 206)
    • Elective Courses
      • Genesis (BIBL202)
      • Exodus to Joshua (BIBL203)
      • From Judges to Malachi (BIBL204)
      • Epistle to the Romans (BIBL207)
      • The Prophets (BIBL 208)
      • Psalms, Proverbs, Job (BIBL209)
      • New Life in the Spirit (PRAT202)
      • The History of the Church (EGLI206)
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Revelation and Inspiration of the Bible (DOCT202)

Course objectives

To develop, in elders, small group leaders and church planting pastors in newly responsive areas, the confidence that the Scripture is the Word of God, sufficient to guide them in their ministry.

Course description

This course examines in depth the place of the Bible in the believer’s life, the process of the Bible’s writing, numerous logical, historical and scientific arguments against the Bible, and concepts related to interpretation of Scripture. It becomes clear through the course that God’s revealed Word, as found in the 66 books of the Bible, is the believer’s only firm foundation for knowing, understanding, and applying ultimate truth concerning physical and spiritual reality.

Learning Outcomes

Content: By the end of the course, the student will be able:

  • To differentiate between general revelation and special revelation.
  • To understand the divine and human components of inspiration of the scriptures.
  • To express what is unique about the Christian understanding of « inspiration » and the process of revelation.
  • To explain the central role of the Bible as the authority for Christians, as opposed to tradition, to experience, to influential people, to human reasoning, or to other sources of authority.
  • To distinguish between the Word of God in the flesh (Jesus Christ) and the written word of God (the scriptures).
  • To outline briefly the formation of the biblical canon (66 books of the OT and NT).

Character: By the end of the course, the student will be able:

  • To express in a convincing manner why he believes that the Bible is the sole authority for his personal faith, i.e.,that the Bible is the source of his beliefs and doctrine and his guide in all matters of conduct and practice.

Competency: By the end of the course, the student will be able:

  • To explain why no other book, philosophy, or scientific claim can abrogate the Bible or supersede its plain teachings.
  • To respond to challenges to the authority of the Scriptures, especially accusations concerning textual variants and falsification of the Bible, through archaeological, historical, or scientific arguments.
  • Teach a group of believers key points covered in this course.

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Message from the Director

We would love to help you grow in your knowledge of the Word of God. We pray that our course will encourage believers to grow TOGETHER in likeness with Christ. You can use this tool to teach to others what you have learned yourself and to make Christ known around you.

Mission Statement

Progressing Together exists to provide biblical discipleship and leadership training for believers in Christ in areas with limited access to training resources, and in so doing, to contribute to the spiritual growth and multiplication of the local church.

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