CHANGE in Test schedule

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NT Survey                      1^st period    H202

NT Survey                     2^nd period   H115

NT Survey                      4^th period    H109

Christ & Culture             5^th period    H205

Christ & Culture             6^th period    H200

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

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 6^th @ 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.

TEST - ACTS

Test on the ACTS unit
Thursday, April 11th

Essay Review – R.C. Sproul - Assignment

Due: Monday, April 8th

•      Listen to the teaching of R.C. Sproul and write an essay (2 pages) reviewing the teaching.

      http://www.ligonier.org/learn/series/jerusalem_decree/jerusalem-decree/

 

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 5^th 

•      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.

Johnathan Edward's Sermon

ž Read Jonathan Edward’s sermon entitled “Sinners in the Hands of a Angry God”

ž http://www.ccel.org/ccel/edwards/sermons.sinners.html

ž Then write a (3-4 typed page) paper

¡  Indicating that you read the sermon

¡  Giving your opinion of the points Edwards makes

Due: Monday, March 18^th  

 

Article & Review

Read Rev. C. H. Spurgeon’s sermon on Particular Redemption

write an essay (2 pages typed) on his views and your views of the subject.

Were any of your views changed after reading Spurgeon’s sermon? If so what changed and why?

DUE: Tuesday, March 12^th  

http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0181.htm

Parable of the Lost Son LK 15:11-32

Exegete the Parable.  
Take the parable apart … explain each section of the parable.

Who are the players, who do they represent, What is the point – there may be several points.

I want your opinions and your own work.

DO NOT use any sources except the Bible. No notes, or commentaries.  Including study Bible notes

3-4 pages hand written / 2-3 typed (doubled spaced)

DUE: Friday, March 1st  

Assignment – Review

Assignment– Review

1.     Outline the Passion story in Mark 11-15

–       I want detailed outline

–       What happened when and where

2.     Settle on one part of the story and give me your theological insight about the event.

–       What dos it mean to you personally.

•        2-3 pages written / 1-2 typed (doubled spaced)

•        DUE: Friday, February 15th

 

Homework Assignment Mark 5:1-20

I want you to exegete – take apart the story

•      Explain in your own words what happened in the story

•      What does this story mean to for the people in Jesus’ time?

•      What does this story mean for us today?

•      Take each part of the story and try to explain it.

•      Particulars for this paper

•      2 to 3 pages handwritten / 1 -2 typed

•      Sources MUST be documented (including web sites from internet sites)

•      Due:  Wed., February 13^th 

 

 

Read & Blog

Read Mark 1-5
After you have done the reading BLOG about what you discovered in the reading that was different and similar to Matthew's gospel

Due: Friday, Feb 8th

Reading assignment

Due: Thursday, Janurary 31st
Read Matthew chapters 16 - 20

Beatitudes Quiz

Thursday, January 31st
Quiz on the Beatitudes
Matthew 5:3-10

Sermon on the Mount Review

•Read Matthew chapters 5-7

•Pick two (2) teachings that relate to your life now, in real time.
•Write a one page review about the teachings and how they relate to you and your life.
•Due: Tomorrow (Friday, January 25th )

Quiz - Books of the New Testament

Quiz over the 27 books the New Testament.
In order and spelled correctly

Wednesday, January 9th  

Class Room Rules

Veazey

1.  Always tell the truth – never lie

2.  Class begins when the bell rings

a.  If you are not in your seat you are Tardy

b.  Do not come in and ask to go to the restroom to avoid being Tardy

3.  Always have with you in class:

a.  Bible notebook

b.  Your text book

c.   Something to write with – pencil or pen

NOTE: you may not take a pencil or pen from my desk.

NOTE: you may not take paper from the printer

4.  Never adjust the thermostat … under any circumstance

 

5.  Never ask for a FREE DAY. … Your parents are paying form instruction, not baby-sitting.

 

6.  Always have your assignments turned in on time.

7.  Failure to turn in an assignment will result in 10% off the Total grade each day it is late, counting weekends and holidays.

8.  Never expect to use my computer to print a paper.

9.  Never touch anything on my desk

10. Bathroom breaks - Always take a hall pass