Monday, May 20, 2013

CHANGE in Test schedule

The following is the correct changes. There was a mistake on the posted test schedules.

NT Survey                      1st period    H202

NT Survey                     2nd period   H115

NT Survey                      4th period    H109


Christ & Culture             5th period    H205

Christ & Culture             6th period    H200

Monday, May 13, 2013

FINAL REVIEW SHEET - 2013

During this past semester we have studied the New Testament of the Bible. We’ve explored how the Canon came into being, the history surrounding the writers of the Bible, and the theology that shaped their world views. We’ve examined the formation of the church and it’s relevance in the world today and discussed what difference Christian can make in modernity.

NOTE: you will not be allowed to use bibles or any other materials in the exam.
   
Section #1      10 minutes
Section one will require you to know all 27 books of the New Testament.

Section #2     50 minutes
This section will be true – false answers and multiple choice answers. 
Consist of 100 questions, many taken directly from the unit tests and quizzes.

Section #3     1 hour
This section will consist of five (5) essays / outline questions focusing on some of the issues we have discussed in class. Please prepare to know issues surrounding the following:

·       Pentecost in Acts 2. The events and their meanings to Christians
·       The story of Peter and Cornelius in Acts 10
·       The Birth story à particular to Luke’s gospel and Matthew’s gospel.
·       Information from the Inter-Testamental period pertaining to Alexander the Great and Rome. What contributions did they bring to the New Testament?
·       Know about the beginning of Jesus’ ministry from the gospel of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
·       Be able to explain what happened on the mount of transfiguration.
·       Explain the meaning and theology of grace found in TULIP
·       Explain the process of Salvation as we discussed in class
·       Acts 15 … tell the story about the Jerusalem Council. What was the controversy and what was decided?
·       The great Give Away from Romans chapter 1.
·       The understanding of Rapture from 1 &2 Thessalonians

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Extra Credit - John the Revelator

Research Paper
the author of Revelation
DUE: Monday, May 6th  

Your assignment is to write a 3 to 4 page research paper on the Apostle John and his connection to the Gospel of John and Revelation. Did he write Revelation? If he did, where was he when he wrote it? Moreover, what events in his life led up to the writing? I want you to learn as much as you can about the Apostle John.

This is a research paper. Your sources must be documented along with any Scripture references as you formulate your argument. I am not interested in large pieces of research that are cut and pasted from the Internet. However, I would encourage you to use the Internet while doing your research.

Particulars for this paper
·       3 to 4 pages in length
·       Include Scripture references to build your argument
·       Include other authoritative sources to build your argument
·       Sources MUST be documented (including web sites from internet sites)
·       Double spaced with a font size of 12 in New Times Roman
·       Regular margins
·       Due: Monday, May 6th @ the beginning of class.

 

Review Paper – Evil vs Spiritual Fruit

DUE: May 1st
¡Exegete (take apart the passage) Galatians 5:16-26

¡ What is the Bible telling us about living as Christians and our desire to continue to live in our old lives as sinful people? Explore the conflict between evil desires and lives directed by the Holy Spirit.

¡Take each evil desire and explain how you see it played out in your life. Then take each of the fruits of the Spirit and explain how they are played out in your life.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Research – Acts

      Your assignment
      Research the book of Acts. Who wrote the book and when did He write it? What is the purpose of the writing? To whom was it written and what are the main points and theological issues addressed in the writing. Include any other information you feel pertinent to the assignment.

      Particulars for this paper
      2 to 4 pages in length
      Sources MUST be documented (including web sites from internet sites)
      Double spaced with a font size of 12 in New Times Roman
      Regular margins

      Due: Friday, April 5th 

      NOTE: I am not interested in large pieces of research that are cut and pasted from the Internet. However, I would encourage you to use the Internet while doing your research.