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New Testament

GSST HAS DEVELOPED BIBLE TEXT ONLY COURSES FOR ALL BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT. THEY ARE AVAILABLE WHETHER LISTED IN THIS CATALOG OR NOT. A “B” FOLLOWING THE COURSE NUMBER DESIGNATES THESE.

• NT500B GOSPEL OF JOHN: A detailed study based on the Bible
• NT511 SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT: An intensive study of the 27 books of the New Testament.
• NT512 INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT: Detailed study of the development and canonicity of the New Testament. Special emphasis is given to the answering of critical problems. This includes a survey of the apocryphal, deuterocanonical, and secular writings of the first through the fourth centuries which support the formulation of the New Testament canon.
• NT513 PASTORAL EPISTLES: A detailed study of Paul's Epistles to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, with emphasis on his instructions concerning the work of the ministry and organization and discipline of the Church. Prerequisite: NT 212 or enrollment at the Graduate level.
• NT514 ANALYSIS OF ROMANS: A contextual method study giving particular attention to the doctrinal, spiritual, and practical aspects of Paul's most systematic explanation of the Gospel.
• NT514B ROMANS: A Bible based study of this important book.
• NT515 ANALYSIS OF HEBREWS: An expositional study of the epistle emphasizing the superiority and the priesthood of Jesus. Particular attention is given to the relationship between the Old and New Covenants. Problems of authorship are discussed, as is the practical application of this document to the demands of daily Christian living. (Also numbered NT575)
• NT515B HEBREWS: A Bible based study of this important book. (Also numbered NT575B)
• NT516 SURVEY OF PAULINE EPISTLES: A chronological examination of Paul's writings with an emphasis on the development and analysis of Pauline Theology.
• NT517 GENERAL EPISTLES: A systematic analysis of the seven epistles of James, Peter, John and Jude. Emphasis on the historical background, doctrinal development, and practical applications of each.
• NT518 REVELATION: An inductive study with special attention to prophetic analysis and relevance for today. Detailed emphasis is made on eschatology and analysis of the book by independent research. Frequent reference is made to the various schools of interpretation in the determination of the symbolism employed.
• NT518B REVELATION: This is a Bible Only Text course. All assignments are taken from the Bible.
• NT519 LIFE OF PAUL: A biographical study of Paul. Chronological surveys of his writings in relation to events in his life.
• NT521 SYNOPTIC GOSPELS: A synthetic and analytical study of the Gospel accounts of the first three evangelists. Each gospel is studied according to its distinctive viewpoint.
• NT522 JESUS, THE TEACHER: A review of the life and ministry of Christ with special emphasis on the teaching and communication techniques employed by the Master Teacher.
• NT530 NEW TESTAMENT APOCRYPHA AND PSEUDEPIGRAPHA: A survey of the deuterocanonical and apocryphal literature of the first century.
• NT550 or NT550B Ephesians:
• NT551 or NT551B MATTHEW: An inspection and study of the Gospel of Matthew which presents Jesus as King.
• NT552 or NT552B MARK: A detailed study of the Gospel of Mark
• NT553 or NT553B LUKE: A detailed study of the Gospel of Luke
• NT554 or NT554B I, II, III JOHN: A detailed study of the Johannine Epistles.
• NT555 or NT555B ACTS: A study of the book of Acts which gives us the beginning of the New Testament church.
• NT557 or NT557B GALATIANS: A study of the Book of Galatians
• NT560 or NT560B COLOSSIANS: A study of Colossians.
• NT562B I & II TIMOTHY, TITUS, PHILEMON: A detailed study based on the Bible.
• NT563 THIRD JOHN: A study of this small book will give the student great insight into the early Christian community.
• NT565 II Peter: A detailed study of this small but very important book.
• NT570 or NT570B JAMES: A detailed study of the Book of James.
• NT571 or NT571B I & II THESSALONIANS: A detailed study of I and 2 Thessalonians.
• NT572B or NT572B I & II PETER: A detailed study of 1 and II Peter.
• NT573 or NT573B I CORINTHIANS: A detailed study of I Corinthians.
• NT574 or NT574B PHILIPPIANS: An examination of the epistle of joy and how it can apply to the student today.
• NT578 or NT578B FIRST JOHN: This epistle of John emphasizes the meaning of fellowship in the Christian community
• NT579 or NT579B II CORINTHIANS: A detailed study of II Corinthians
• NT712 LIFE OF CHRIST: A chronological study of to the four gospels with attention to their historical setting, the relationship to the accounts, and the practical and doctrinal truths, with emphasis on the teachings of Jesus and their application to today.