Select from the list below to continue your course. The book of acts is the only historical record of the birth and early days following christs establishing his church. This free course answers those questions by explaining the background, structure, and content of the book, including a study of the major themes and guidelines for applying the lessons of acts today. Share with a person who will keep you accountable and pray for you. For the following reasons, luke is generally considered to be the inspired author of acts. The new testament without the book of acts leaves a great yawning gap. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was likely written around 63 a. Acts syllabus and course overview ministry development. This is perhaps the best midlevel commentary on acts and is. The cambridge o level religious studies syllabus focuses on christian origins. Special emphasis is placed on the ministry of the holy spirit. This course focuses on how to apply and teach the gospels and the book of acts, covering matthew through acts. To be able to teach from this book with confidence and skill. Nt 9320 acts of the apostles course syllabus section i turner school of theology nt.
The book of acts tells us of an exciting period of the expansion of the church. Chart the baptism of the holy spirit in the book of acts. John chrysostom found it repletewith christian wisdom and sound doctrine to guide believers. Wilson acts is a pivotal book in the new testament. Syllabi tyndale theological seminary and biblical institute. Read the book of acts at least twice during the length of the course. Distance education experience, whether you are taking a single course or pursuing a certificate or degree program. The book of acts in its ancient literary setting, ed.
The emphasis in the course is on understanding the purpose of the book with. In this course, students complete an exegetical study of the book of acts by focusing on the biblical theology of the book, the historical background. Former department chairman of english department at grand rapids school of bible and music course description the book of acts of the apostles is the exciting narrative of the churchs formative years. Course syllabus spring summer 2018 the acts of the. A study of the book of acts with a focus on its theology, literary artistry, and depiction of christian origins. Apostles cure cripple at the temple in jesus name ch. The exemplars discussed here, though not exhaustive, may. Witnesses to the world, twentyfirst century biblical commentary series.
In his writing, luke records the story of god working through jesus to usher in a new era of promise and spiritenablement so that the people of god can be gods people even in the midst of a hostile world. Trace the development of the major themes of acts throughout the book. Former department chairman of english department at grand rapids school of bible and music course description the book of acts of the apostles is the exciting. Books are secondary, primary preparation is the bare acts. A study of the book of acts with a focus on its theology, literary artistry, and depiction of. Integrate the key themes of each gospel and the book of acts. Peterson, the acts of the apostles pillar new testament commentary. Rlst 152 lecture 10 the acts of the apostles open yale. A highquality prep book can be one of the best resources you use. The speech that stephen gives before his accusers in acts shows how the author of luke acts used and edited his sources. An analytical study of the book of acts in relation to the purpose, structure, and history of the new testament church. English, math, reading, and science total duration of 3 hours. Acts of the apostles is lukes second volume bringing to fulfilment what was.
The book of acts is the intended sequel to the gospel of luke, showing how the new community of faith applied christs teachings to life and how they proclaimed his message throughout the world. This is perhaps the best midlevel commentary on acts and is a resource you will want to have in your personal library. Collins, colorado colorado state university summer, 20, june 2026 john nyquist, phd course description lukes second volume is a transitional book between the four gospels and the rest of the new testament. Bibl 435 acts of the apostles spring semester 2014 th 1. Syllabus for acts ts 1 great lakes bible college waterloo, ontario winter 2012 course description. You can supplement this with other readings, or your own analysis. Course syllabus spring summer 2018 the acts of the apostles. Read the book of acts twice, reported on the exams 6. Syllabus for study and questions for examination on the book of acts. Syllabus for study and questions for examination on the book of acts stagg, frank on. Syllabus bibl4371 book of acts arnold fruchtenbaum, ph. The writing section is optional and adds another 40 minutes to the total duration. The theology of luke and acts course, taught by darrell bock, thoroughly explores the theology of lukes gospel and the book of acts.
Notes from an accidental professor is the first book that will make her innovative lesson plans and writing exercises available to the public for home or classroom use. If you skip the bare acts, it will affect your score. Universlly oflowa society of actuaries university of iowa acts. In this passage, luke is restating the great commission challenge jesus gave in luke 24. The acts of the apostles our daily bread university. Exposition of the book of acts syllabus center point bible. This course will help you answer some difficult questions about the work of the holy spirit and the ministry of the church. Acts begins with the ascension of jesus and takes readers through the activities of early believers. Book of acts bi203 syllabus course description an examination of this important historical book emphasizes the christological origin, nature, and missionary outreach of the new testament churches. Answer a list of questions that the instructor provides on the book of acts and hand in with the exams. It looks like you havent registered for the acts course yet.
Describe and distinguish the various ministries of the holy spirit within a believer baptism, indwelling, filling. Course syllabus institute of biblical studies, ibs ft. Luke continues the story of the risen jesus who will now extend his reign through the apostles and others to the furthest reaches of the roman empire. Write a brief synthetic statement and analytical outline for the 11. Topics include authorship, date, historical context, literary forms, themes, and applications. More detailed guidance is given in the instructions for each of the 3 essays. It is a bridge between the gospels and the epistles.
It will help the student to gain an understanding of the organization of the book, to become familiar with the cases of conversion in the book of acts, to appreciate the. I have read the entire book, reread portions, and implemented some of the exercises already. A study of the birth, growth, mission and organization of the church. But do the amazing experiences of that time necessarily set a pattern for us today. The story will provide rich insight into the working of god through the holy spirit to establish churches in cities large and small and we will see how peter, paul. The book of acts of the apostles is the exciting narrative of the churchs formative years. The book of acts fall 2012 page 2 of 5 textbooks our required text is david g. A history of the early church gene taylor2an outline of the book i. This course is designed to acquaint the student with the general content of the gospel of luke and the book of acts. For courses with a passnp final grade, please refer to the course grading section of this syllabus for the assignment requirements andor point value required to earn a passing final grade. Ebi church planting training centers leadership development 104a new testament survey 1 syllabus. Exposition of the book of acts syllabus course description this course is an expositional study of the book of acts. Pdf phd acts of the apostles syllabus daniel h fletcher. Relate the history of acts to the pauline epistles.
Without this historical record, little would be known about the expansion of the church. Bibl4368 introduction to biblical languages syllabus olander. It will help the student to gain an understanding of the organization of the book, to become familiar with. It opens with a greeting to theophilus, who was also the intended recipient of lukes gospel. Syllabus for study and questions for examination on the book. Remember the basic content and message of the book of acts. Syllabus bi6623 studies in the gospels and acts 2 course number, name, and credit hours bi6623 studies in the gospels and acts, 3 credit hours course description this course is an analysis of a particular canonical gospel andor the book of acts. Course content may be changed, term to term, without. The author of acts had written a former account of jesus life.
Acts of the apostles 4 imprisonment in rome are 6062 a. Consideration is also given to the ministry of the holy. The acts of the apostles is the second book written by the biblical writer luke. The book of acts was intended to be a sequel to a plurality of gospels, which luke refers to as many. A book helps but it is empirical that you go through all the bare acts religiously. Keep a notebook preferably a 3ring binder devoted specifically to the book of acts.
Bi2214 acts syllabus 2 moody distance learning course number, name, and credit hours bi2214 acts, 3 credit hours course description examines acts to understand the birth and growth of the church under the sovereign direction of the resurrected christ. It is not possible to revise all that information that you will have to process for this exam. So, also, does the description of the destruction of jerusalem in luke, as compared to that in mark. Within the acts of the apostoloi there are theoretical and practical exemplars which the contemporary church may pattern to navigate a pathway to fruitful evangelism and sustainable growth. Acts dallas theological seminary free online courses. This course will meet for three hours weekly for 8 weeks and include lecture, small group discussions, and inclass student presentations. Jesus had shown himself alive by many proofs for 40 days. Purpose of the book as indicated previously, the original purpose of both the gospel and acts may have been to assist. Read gnanakans outline notes on acts four times while preparing for quizzes and exams reported on the exams 7. Our contributors explore the book of acts as a theological treasure that can engage and shape our discipleship today. As a primary source, use section v of bruners theology of the holy spirit. Syllabus bibl 435 acts of the apostles spring semester.
In it you will find valuable information, stepbystep instructions, study helps, and essential forms to guide you through every aspect of your distance education opportunity from registration to graduation. Check out our guide to the best act prep books available. Thus, to read acts for all its worth, it is necessary to attend to the connections not only with lukes gospel, but also with those other narratives that recount the story of jesus echoed in acts. Exposition of the book of acts syllabus center point bible institute. Acts is a pastoral narrative documenting the origin and. The books of acts and luke are both addressed to whom. They all possess the authority of deity, and all agree in what work they command us to do. Course objectives after completing this course the student will. View notes syllabus from bibl 435 at malone university. This course is based on the lecture series, the book of acts, produced by third millennium ministries and presented by dr. Pdf evangelism and church growth in the book of acts. This course is an indepth study of the book of acts, and is designed to demonstrate the place and importance of the book of acts in the new testament. Explain the theological emphasis and contribution of acts to the new testament canon.
Kruschwitz the acts of the apostles is a hidden treasure in the new testament. An exegetical study of the book of acts that considers the expansion of christianity in the earliest days of the church from ad 3060. It is an mcq multiple choice questions based test with 215 questions in total. To study carefully the origin of the church, its beginnings, its structure and its purpose today.
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