INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDY

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1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDY (Please read carefully) 1. Please begin each session with prayer and remain in an attitude of prayer at all times while in study. Psalm 119: Find a quite place for your study where there will be no interruptions. 3. It is highly recommended that you use any type of cross-reference Bible and make extensive search for all detail concerning each question and subject. 4. When beginning any lesson first read the entire scripture that is shown. Keep your Bible by your side and use it to re-read each verse mentioned. 5. When you wish to give scripture to back up your answer, quote the scripture (do not give just the book, chapter, and verse). Be sure you have a good dictionary by your side for your use, when you come upon a word where the meaning is not clear. 6. All questions are to be answered. Some questions however are thoughtquestions and we hope no answer will be given reflecting any doctrine or theology previously formed, and you certainly will not be graded with any pre-conceived ideas of our faculty. Your study is for the Bible to speak to you. Never answer yes or no without also giving reasons why yes or no is your answer. 7. Use paper that is 8 l/2 x 11. If only a typewriter is available, use it and double space. If answers are given in longhand, please write clearly and plainly, so it can be read easily. Write on one side of paper only. 8. Lessons may be mailed as often as you wish or send when 10 lessons are complete. Please do not wait until you finish all lessons before you send them in. Please, no more than 10 lessons at one time. 9. If you find any questions not clear, write Joseph Cooper Theological University and we will try to make that question clear to you. This also applies to these instructions. 10. There is no time limit for completing this study, however, we suggest that you spend some time each day on your studies. To skip a day or two is bad for

2 several reasons. Don t let yourself put off until tomorrow what should be done today. 11. Be sure to enter your name and address on each page of your lessons, or if a group of lessons are stapled together, on the first page. Do not send loose papers unless your name is plainly affixed on each page. 12. Please notify J.C.T.U. if you should move during the time you are studying with us. This keeps our records straight and eliminates the possibility of some of your material being lost in the mail. 13. J.C.T.U. will pay all postage on all mail sent to you. You are to pay postage on mail sent to J.C.T.U. Do not send your lessons any other way except FIRST CLASS MAIL. 14. Please notify J.C.T.U. at least 21 days prior to your completing your course of study and approximately when you think you will mail your last completed lesson so that we can order your diploma from our engraver, which may be awarded to you, without delay when your studies are completed. Be sure to give us your name as you wish it to appear on your diploma. 15. If you have selected to pay your tuition costs, by the installment plan, please make your payments each month, near as convenient to the day of enrollment of month, beginning with the next calendar month following your enrollment. 16. Even if you have indicated that you desire to pay by installment at the time of enrollment but wish to save the service charge ($10.00), you may pay the entire amount within 90 days and you will not be charged the service charge. This saves us some bookkeeping and postage. 17. If you wish a copy of your work, make a copy of each lesson and mail the original to us. We need to keep all of your work in our files. This is required by law. Along with your Bible (King James Version) the following books are also suggested/needed for your study and they may be available at your local library: BIBLE: KING JAMES VERSION and INTERNET FIRST YEAR BOOK: Introduction to the Bible; Norman L. Geisler & William E. Nix: A Survey of the New Testament: Robert H. Gundry

3 SECOND YEAR BOOK: A Survey of the New Testament; Robert H. Gundry; New Testament Survey: Walter M. Dunnett Ph.D, Evangelical Teacher Training Association. THIRD YEAR BOOKS: (l) Jensen s Survey of the Old Testament; Irvin L. Jensen (2) Church History In Plain Language; Bruce L. Shelley (3) Christian Counseling; Gary R. Collins, Ph. D FOURTH YEAR BOOKS: (1) How to Prepare Sermons; Williams Evans (2) Archaeology of the Land of the Bible; Amihai Mazar (3) Religions of the World; (Any pamphlets or Books) May God s Blessings be upon you and with you, as you study along with His Holy Words are our prayers. BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES First Year Lesson #1 AP 101 BOOK: Introduction to the Bible: Norman L. Geisler & William E. Nix 1. By what name are the first five books of the Bible designated? 2. A written record has it s validity in Exodus 17: 14 of what Moses did. What is your opinion? 3. Read Joshua chapters 1:8; 8:34; 23:6; 24:26 and 1 st Kings 2:3; are these testimonies to the Pentateuch? Please discuss. 4. Make a list of the ten natural divisions of the book of Genesis. Each may be identified by the expression generations of Gen 2:4, 5:1; 6:9; 10:1; 11:10; 11:22; 25:12; 25:19; 36:1; 37:2 5. Read Matthew 19:7; Luke 16:29; 24:27; John 1:17; 7:19; Acts 3:22; 28:23; Romans 10:5. Tell who the scriptures give reference to in these books of the Bible.

4 6. What is the Greek Version of the Bible known as and where was its beginning? 7. What is the Latin Version of the Bible called and who was its translator? 8. Who was the first to translate the entire Bible into the English Version? 9. Read 1 st Chronicles 29:29; 1 st Samuel 9:9; 22:5; 2 nd Samuel 7:2, name the writers of David s history and who are they? 10. Read 2 nd Chronicles: Who recorded Solomon s history? 11. Read Genesis chapter 2. Before God gave the law to Moses what prior ordinances had he given? Lesson #2 AP 102 Book: Norman L. Geisler & William E. Nix 1. A group of noncanonical sayings of Jesus has been discovered among the papyri. What are these writings known as? 2. Why are the patristic citations important as secondary roles rather than primary witnesses to the text of the New Testament? 3. Who are the following men? Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Polycarp, and Justin Martyr? Give some background of each. 4. What is Textual criticism and what are the three basic textual traditions available for the New Testament critic? 5. How many basic periods can the history of the New Testament be divided, name them? 6. Compare manuscripts which the Iliad, Caesar s Gallic Wars and Titus Levy s History of Rome were reconstructed with the New Testament manuscripts and discuss in your own opinion which is more reliable?

5 7. Who was called The Morning Star of the Reformation? Discuss his background. 8. What dispute did William Tyndale become involved in before he finished his revision work? 9. What was Tyndale found guilty of and what was his sentence? 10. Who is Mary Tudor and what happen during her reign? 11. Define or explain higher and lower criticism? Lesson #3 AP 103 (Symbols, signs & figures Types) 1. The Altar symbolizes what? Ephesians 5:25-26; Hebrew 9: The Brazen laver symbolizes what? Give details. 3. The Golden candlestick is a symbol of what? John 1:9; Isa 42:6 give details. 4. The ark is a symbol of what? Ex 25:10-22; Ex 37: The Lamb s wife symbolizes what? Rev 19:7-9; 21:2, 9, 10. Describe 6. The sickle what? Matt 13:39; Rev 4:14; Mark 4: The Two Edge Sword symbolize what? Eph 6:17; Heb 4:12; Matt 10:34; Isaiah 49:2. 8. Incense is a symbol of what? Ps 141:2; Rev 5:8; 8: What do the two baskets of figs represent? Jeremiah 24: 10. Read Matthew Chapter 3; John Chapter 3, Acts 2 nd and 3 rd chapters, Eph chapter 1; Hebrews chapter 1, what are the symbols of the Spirit?

6 Lesson #4 BI 101 Christian Life 1. What should the Christian mortify and why? Col 3:5 2. The Christian is called to put away what? Col 3: Read Col 3:9; Exodus 20:16; Acts 5:1-11 and discuss what Christians should not do? 4. What does Paul mean by the term new man? 5. As God s chosen, what are we to put on? Eph 6:11 6. Christ has forgiven the Christian, what should the Christian now do? Col 3: Who should rule in the Christian s heart and why? 8. Christians have social duties, what are wives to do? Eph 5; Phil 2:3; 1 st Peter 5:5. 9. How are husbands to behave? Eph. 5: Discuss the relationship of children and parents, according to the scriptures. Lesson #5 BI 102

7 1. Give the Bible declaration of the origin of the material universe. Genesis 1:3-19; Hebrews 11:3. 2. Was God s work progressive? Explain Gen 1: How did the fall of Adam and Eve come about? Genesis chapters 3, 4 4. Why did God call Abraham? Genesis 12: What mistake did Isaac and Rebecca make with their sons? Genesis chapters Why was Jacob s name changed? Genesis 32:28 7. Does the book of Genesis end in failure? 8. Who was the King of Persia that Zerubbabel asked to return to Jerusalem and Rebuild the Temple? Ezra 1: How many people returned with Zerubbabel to Jerusalem, and what were they known as? Ezra 1: Who did Ezra receive his commission from to return to Jerusalem? Ezra 7:11-8: Esther portrays which of these three (1) Jesus Christ, redeemer (2) Jesus Christ our restorer or (3) Jesus Christ our advocate? Explain Lesson # 6 BI 103 Gospel Letters, Prophecy 1. There are twenty-seven books in the New Testament. How may they be classified into three major groups based on their literary characteristics?

8 2. Read the four Gospels and Acts. In your opinion do the Gospels and Acts constitute the basic history of the New Testament? 3. What is the purpose of Matthew s Gospel? 4. Read the New Testament Epistles, do they give interpretation of the Person and the work of the Church? 5. Name the epistle that deals with suffering and why is suffering a part of the Christian s life. 6. Read Matthew 24:24, what did Christ say to his followers? 7. Read Acts 20: 29, 30 what did Paul say to the Ephesians church? 8. Read 1 st and 2 nd Peter, 1 st 2 nd and 3 rd John, and Jude, and discuss what problem they share in common. 9. Which book in the New Testament is prophetical and who is the Revelator of this book? 10. Read Mark 10:45 in your opinion is this the object of Mark s Gospel? 11. How does the book of Revelation present Christ Jesus? LESSON # 6 BI 103 (continued) 12. Read Hebrews 1:2; 6:1; 8:6 what is the dual theme of this book? 13. Read 1 st John and state his purpose for writing his epistle and who are the Gnostics? 14. Read Revelation. There were more than 7 churches in Asia, at the time of this writing. In your opinion why were only seven churches addressed.

9 15. Are there similarities in Revelation 1:3 as to Joshua 1: 7-8? 16. What is the Object of the Rider on the white horse Rev. 6:1, What is the result of the hail, fire and blood on the earth Rev 8:7 18. In the book of Revelation, discuss the objectives of the Rider on the Red horse, Black horse, and Pale horse. 19. Why are the Martyr s crying and who are they. 20. What happen in heaven, preparatory to the sounding of the seven trumpets? LESSON #7 BI 104 Why do God s people suffer? Christ s disciples thought that suffering was a result of sin in a person s life. (Read John 9:2) 1. What honor did God give to Job? (Job 1:8) 2. What is the answer to Job s question, If a man die, shall he live again. Job 14:14 3. When God spoke to Satan where had Satan been and what do you suppose he was doing? (Job 1:7; 1 st Peter 5:8) 4. Read Job 1:1-5; Job 29:21, 25; Job 42:10-12 and discuss what kind of man was Job. 5. What is the Hebrew title of the Psalms? 6. Read Luke 24:44, and discuss what Jesus meant in your opinion.

10 7. What office of Christ is found in Psalm 22: 22? 8. Read Psalms 40: 6-8; 22; 49; 110 and discuss which Office this pertains to. 9. What does Psalms chapter 22 and 69 refer to? 10. In your opinion who is wisdom in the book of Proverbs. 11. The book of Ecclesiastes closes with a call to the Young, what is it? 12. What is the key word of Ecclesiastes and what does it mean. Read Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 and 2. LESSON # 7 BI 104 (continued) 13. Name some things Solomon could not find happiness and satisfaction apart from God. 14. Read Ezekiel 2:7; 2nd Peter 1: 21. How did God give message to the Prophets? 15. Read Isaiah 53. Does this speak of God s plan of triumph through the Lord Jesus Christ? Discuss. 16. Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament. Who is My messenger? 17. Read Ezekiel 37. What does Ezekiel s vision of the Dry bones represent?

11 LESSON # 8 CH 101 The Church History in Plain Language- Bruce L. Shelley 1. Jesus had commissioned his disciples to go into all the world do you suppose he had a plan for carrying on his work? 2. Who were the Pharisees, the Sadducees and Zealots. 3. How did Christianity spread? Romans 1: After the fall of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 where did the Center of Christianity movement move? 5. Where was the second home of the Church. 6. Who was Celsus? 7. What were the Christians called, that arose to defend the Christian Faith? 8. Who was Justin Martyr? Discuss briefly his contribution to Christianity. 9. Tertullian was called the father of Latin theology what were his contributions to Christianity. 10. What Pope condemns Martin Luther and what was the result of Luther s stand? 11. What was Gregory VII and Innocent III exalted view of the office of Pope?

12 LESSON # 8 CH 101 (continued) 12. In June 452 Bishop Leo was commissioned to negotiate with Attila the Hun was there a papacy before his time. 13. Who was Polycarp and what was his end? 14. Discuss some reasons for the persecution of Christians. 15. Who was Nero and how was his attitude toward the Christians. 16. Who was Constantine? 17. What did Emperor Theodosius do to Christianity? 18. What is Protestantism? LESSON# 9 TH 101 Book: A Survey of the New Testament by Robert H. Gundry 1. The Christian Calendar by Good Friday and Easter Sunday has perpetuated the view, that Jesus was put upon the Cross at 9:00 a.m. on Friday and that he died six hours later, at 3:00 p.m. and was buried before 6:00 p.m. and that he rose from the dead early on the following Sunday. Read Matthew 12:40; Mark 8:31; 9: 31; 10:34; Matthew 27:63; John 2:19, and read Matthew 16: 21; 17:23; 20:19; 28:64; Luke 9:22; 13:32; 18:33; 24:7, 21; 46; Acts 10:40; 1 st Corinthians 15:4. How many times does the expression The third day occur? How many times does the expression After three days occur? Read Matthew 12:40. In your opinion when was Christ put upon the Cross.

13 2. Read John 19:31 what is meant by A high day? 3. Using the library, internet, or R.H. Gundry A Survey of the New Testament, or any available tools discuss the four school or methods of interpreting the book of Revelation: (a) The Idealist (b) The Preterist (c) The Historicist (d) The Futurist. 4. Read Exodus Chapter 12, Deuteronomy 16: 1-8; Numbers 9:1-4, Ezekiel 45: 21-25; Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; John 13. In your opinion what is the proper practice of keeping the Lord s Supper. 5. The suppose missing epistles, like the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Peter etc., is pseudepigrapha. Define this word and what does it mean? LESSON # 10 TH Read Ephesians 2:20; Rev. 21: 14 and discuss this Church doctrine. 2. Why is Christ qualified to assume the office of Mediator? (1 st Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 7:26; 1 st Pet. 7:18; Gal. 4:4-5; Hebrews 9: 15-17) 3. The general office of Mediator includes the three subordinate office of Prophet, Priest and King. Read Acts 3:22; Matt. 21: 10-11; John 1:18; Rev. 22:16; Matt. 17:5; John 7:46. Discuss His office of Prophet. 4. Do you agree that the two chief functions of the Priest office of Christ are atonement and intercession? Rom. 5:11; Lev. 6:11; Num. 16:46-48; Gal. 4:4-5; Isa.53: 5-6; John 1:29; Rom. 3:25; Heb 9: 26-28; 1 st Peter 2:24; 1 st John 4:10; Heb 2:10; 5:9; Titus 2: 14; 1 st Tim. 2:6; Eph 5: 6. Discuss briefly the doctrine of Atonement. 5. Read Rom: 7:34; Heb 7: 25-26; 9:24; 9:12; 1 st Pet. 3:22; Eph 5:2; 1 st John 2:1-2; Heb. 4:14-16; Heb. 2: 18; John 17; Luke 22: Discuss whether or not these scriptures speak of Christ s intercessor office.

14 6. How is a sinner justified before God? (Rom. 3:24-26; 5: 9; 10: 4; Gal. 4:4-5; Rom. 4:25; 1 st Pet. 2:24; John 3:18; Acts. 13: 39; Rom. 7: 33.) 7. Read 2 nd Timothy chapter 3. What is the doctrine of this Chapter? 8. What is the doctrine of 2 nd Peter Chapter 1? 9. Who is Peter writing to? LESSON # 10 TH 102 (continued) 10. In your opinion does verse 15 imply that Peter is awaiting Martyrdom? 11. How is Prophecy made more sure? 12. What does fulfilled prophecy give proof of? 13. Read Jude. What was his purpose of this letter? Eph. 1:3, What does the great day mean?