I. Course Description BI 351 Bible Doctrines 1 - Fall 2013 Syllabus Instructor Gary Spaeth This class will give you an overview of and familiarization with each of the 10 major doctrines found in the Scriptures. Furthermore, God stated that His people were destroyed for lack of knowledge Timothy fully knew Paul s doctrine (2 Tim 3:10). In this informational, technological generation that we are called to minister in, it seems this world knows everything and everyone but GOD! This class is designed to give you the necessary tools to give God s people that missing knowledge before it is too late. II. Course Objectives This course will endeavor to: A. Ingrain in the hearts of each student the importance of doctrine. This is a day where doctrine is sacrificed on the altar of unity. Yet, there can be no biblical unity without a biblical foundation. According to Acts, the disciples continued first in the Apostles doctrine. Without proper doctrine, there can be no proper fellowship how can two walk together if they are not agreed? B. Show how a correct doctrinal understanding (based on a literal approach) helps equip you as you endeavor to share the Gospel. Consider the following: 1. When I am presenting Christ, I am covering Christology. 2. When I am discussing man s sin, I am covering anthropology and hamartiology. 3. When I am using the Bible, I am dealing with Bibliology. 4. When I say God loves you, I am now in Theology. 5. When I say that Heaven and Hell are eternal, I am covering eschatology. 6. When I mention that the Spirit will give eternal life, I am dealing with pneumatology and soteriology. NOTE: The presentation of the Gospel is an exercise of doctrine in the most practical way possible! C. Place an emphasis on sound doctrinal exposition that supersedes our preconceived ideas concerning favorite doctrinal issues. The time will come when men will not endure sound doctrine. For example, Paul was neither a Calvinist nor Armenianist.
BI 351 Bible Doctrines 1 Fall 2013 Page 2 D. Demonstrate the fact that doctrine has not been fully received (understood) until it is ready to be freely given (taught). By virtue of the fact that you are a Bible College student, people will automatically expect you to have the answers to tough biblical questions. E. Equip each student with the necessary tools to defend the faith that has been once delivered to the saints. This class is not just preparatory for an oral examination; it is a preparation for a life of ministry. True ministry is always connecting people to the Word. III. Course Requirements A. Reading: Read through Elemental Theology, Emery H. Bancroft, and answer any five of the study questions found at the end of each chapter. These questions MUST be answered from the reading NOT the class lectures. The answers to the five questions and a statement of completed reading MUST be emailed on due date to receive full credit for the reading. See Class Schedule for due date of reading. B. Memorization: Each student is expected to memorize the following verses including chapter and verse: BIBLIOLOGY Psalm 12:6, 7 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 2 Peter 1:20-21 Isaiah 40:8 THEOLOGY Malachi 3:6 John 4:24 2 Peter 3:9 CHRISTOLOGY 1 Timothy 3:16 Jeremiah 23:6 Isaiah 42:8 Hebrews 1:8 John 5:17-18 Philippians 2:5-8 PNEUMATOLOGY John 14:26 Psalm 139:7 1 Corinthians 2:14 ANTHROPOLOGY Romans 5:12 Genesis 1:26 Ecclesiastes 12:13 HAMARTIOLOGY Romans 6:23 Num 32:23 Ezekiel 18:20 SOTERIOLOGY Luke 19:10 1 Timothy 1:15 Acts 4:12 ECCLESIOLOGY Matthew 16:18 1 Corinthians 12:25 Hebrews 10:24-25 ANGELOLOGY Nehemiah 9:6 Colossians 2:18 Psalm 103:19-20 ESCHATOLOGY Revelation 21:1-4
BI 351 Bible Doctrines 1 Fall 2013 Page 3 2 Corinthians 5:10 2 Timothy 4:8 Quizzes on verses will take place every Friday, and memorization is to be completed according to Class Schedule. A. Tests: Mid-semester examination October 25 th Final examination December 13 th B. Quizzes: on memory verses and class lectures Note: quizzes can only be made up if you have an excused absence or tardy. IV. Class Schedule Date: Textbook Reading: Memorization: Monday, September 09, 2013 Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Friday, September 13, 2013 Bibliology Pgs. 13-37 Psalm 12:6-7 Monday, September 16, 2013 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Hebrews 4:12 Friday, September 20, 2013 2 Peter 1:20-21/ Isaiah 40:8 Monday, September 23, 2013 Theology Pgs. 41-116 Malachi 3:6 Wednesday, September 25, 2013 John 4:24 Friday, September 27, 2013 Monday, September 30, 2013 2 Peter 3:9 Wednesday, October 02, 2013 Friday, October 04, 2013 1 Timothy 3:16 Monday, October 07, 2013 Christology Pgs. 121-200 Jeremiah 23:6 Wednesday, October 09, 2013 Isaiah 42:8 Friday, October 11, 2013 Hebrews 1:8 Monday, October 14, 2013 John 5:17-18 Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Pneumatology Pgs. 203-228 Philippians 2:5-8 Friday, October 18, 2013 John 14:26 Monday, October 21, 2013 Psalm 139:7 Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1 Corinthians 2:14 Friday, October 25, 2013 Romans 5:12 Monday, October 28, 2013 Anthropology Pgs. 231-243 Genesis 1:26 Wednesday, October 30, 2013 Ecclesiastes 12:13 Friday, November 01, 2013 Romans 6:23 Monday, November 04, 2013 Hamartiology Pgs. 245-252 Numbers 32:23
BI 351 Bible Doctrines 1 Fall 2013 Page 4 Wednesday, November 06, 2013 Ezekiel 18:20 Friday, November 08, 2013 Soteriology Pgs. 255-302 Luke 19:10 Monday, November 11, 2013 1 Timothy 1:15 Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Acts 4:12 Friday, November 15, 2013 Matthew 16:18 Monday, November 18, 2013 Ecclesiology Pgs. 305-314 1 Corinthians 12:25 Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Hebrews 10:24-25 Friday, November 22, 2013 Nehemiah 9:6 Monday, November 25, 2013 Angelology Pgs. 315-343 Colossians 2:18 Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Friday, November 29, 2013 Monday, December 02, 2013 Psalm 103:19-20 Wednesday, December 04, 2013 Eschatology Pgs. 347-397 Revelation 21:1-4 Friday, December 06, 2013 2 Corinthians 5:10 Monday, December 09, 2013 2 Timothy 4:8 Wednesday, December 11, 2013 Friday, December 13, 2013 Final Exam V. Spiritual and Academic Integrity Classroom Behavior: A. Arrive on time!! If you arrive late, it is your responsibility to see instructor after class to insure your attendance has been recorded. Failure to do so will result in being marked absent for class. Please see instructor prior to the start of class if you need to leave early. B. No Sleeping during class! If you find yourself starting to fall asleep, you may stand in the back of the room until you are alert. C. No texting or use of mobile phone allowed, except for the purpose of taking notes. D. The use of the internet is not permitted during class, except by direction of the instructor. E. Each student must participate in class discussions. F. Bring notebook or computer to class to take notes. Attendance Policy If you are anywhere from 1 to 9 minutes late, you will be counted as late; if you are 10 minutes or more late, you will be counted as absent. If you leave class 10 minutes or more early, you will be counted as absent. You are responsible to get the class notes from other students, and to make up any quizzes in the event of an absence. Makeup quizzes will be more comprehensive than the ones given in class.
BI 351 Bible Doctrines 1 Fall 2013 Page 5 In your student portal, you are able to track your attendance. If you miss more than fifteen (15) percent of this class (5.5 days), you will be automatically dropped from the roster and receive an F for the course. The amount missed contains the accumulation of tardies, cuts, and any other absences. If you are absent on a quiz or test day, it is your responsibility to know what you have missed. Each student will have 48 hours (excluding weekends) from the end of class to make up the missed test or quiz. If these are not made up within that time frame, they will be recorded as a 0. Make-up times for quizzes and exams: 6:45-7:20 Tuesday-Friday mornings 1:00-2:00 Monday-Friday afternoons Academic Honesty: Cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and any act designed to give an unfair advantage to the student (such as, but not limited to, submitting the same written assignment for two courses or providing false or misleading information in an effort to receive a postponement or an extension on a test, quiz, exam, or other assignment) is considered cheating and will not be tolerated. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one s own original work. Common forms of plagiarism are copying words or ideas and not giving the author credit for them by providing proper reference. Another author s specific words must be placed within quotation marks with an appropriate reference given. Another author s ideas must include an appropriate reference. You may choose to use appropriate footnotes, endnotes, or parenthetical references. VI. Late Reading Assignment policy: All projects are to be turned in by 5:00 PM the day they are due Any project turned in after 5:00 PM of that day will have a 5 point deduction on the grade. Each additional day late will result in a reduction of 5 points off the final grade of the project. If the due date falls on a Friday, the weekend will only count as one day late. If you have a question or an emergency comes up please talk with your instructor for a possible solution before the due date. No excuses will be accepted after the due date. VII. Grading Your grade will consist of the following: Reading 20%
BI 351 Bible Doctrines 1 Fall 2013 Page 6 Tests 30% Memorization 30% Quizzes 20% VIII. Bibliography Chafer, L. S. (1993). Chafer's Systematic Theology 4 Volumns. Kregel: Grand Rapids. Dickason, C. F. (1995). Angels Elect and Evil. Chicago: Moody Publishers. Enns, P. (2008). Moody Handbook of Theology: Revised and Expanded. Chicago: Moody Publishers. Ouellette, R. B. (2008). A More Sure Word. Lancaster: Striving Together Publications. Pentecost, J. D. (1965). Things to Come. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. A Final Word: I am looking forward to teaching this class and prayerfully asking God to use this class to equip you in preparation for your ministry through the mighty working of the Holy Spirit, both in your life and mine. Contact points: In person: Office hours are Monday Friday, 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Office: 946-4663, ext. 756 E-mail: gary.spaeth@lancasterbaptist.org or gary.spaeth@wcbc.edu Web Site http://spaeth.wcbc.edu
BI 351 Bible Doctrines 1 Fall 2013 Page 7 1 inch margins 4 lines down WEST COAST BAPTIST COLLEGE ELEMENTAL THEOLOGY STUDY QUESTIONS CHAPTER ONE A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO GARY SPAETH IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COURSE BI 351 BIBLE DOCTRINES 1 BY JOHN DOE BOX # LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA 7 NOVEMBER 2012