IF I WERE LEADING A BIBLE STUDY FOR NEW BELIEVERS, the first book I would suggest we would study is the book of John. Why? When we look at the four Gospels, their teachings can best be described this way:
The first three Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the Synoptic Gospels for they address the public life and ministry of Jesus Christ, mostly sharing the same events: Matthew addressing a Jewish audience - Mark who was with Peter in Babylon and was an early disciple of Peter, seems to be addressing the Gentiles, i.e., those in the Romans provinces of northern Asia Minor - while Luke, being a Gentile physician, addresses a broader Gentile audience.
The fourth Gospel, the book of John has a singular focus: the deity of Jesus Christ, the Son of God - offering us eternal life in Him:
While the book of Genesis is the foundation upon which our Bible, and the Creation record, are built - the Gospel of John, and the deity of Christ, are the foundation upon which our Christian faith stands. So, you can see why I would begin any new believer Bible Study with the Gospel of John.
My reason for this introduction is to make you aware of a great opportunity. While many of us may not be able to attend seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary is offering us a course on the Gospel of John - and the price is fantastic: FREE!
It is an 8-part study and I just finished watching the video for "Week One: The Word was with God, and the Word was God" taught by Dr. Mark Bailey, President and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition. Whether we are Christian believers mature in the knowledge of the Word or God, or new believers, i.e., "babes in Christ" - this course will help us grow in Christ. That is why I want to share this with you.
If you will open the web site below, you can register, log-in, and begin your study of the Gospel of John at your own pace.
On the first page, you will find the Video - Lesson Points - Worship Moment: The Word was with God, and the Word was God - and Discussion Questions.
Below the video, you will find: "Download this week’s course slides HERE." By clicking on HERE, you will be able to download in PDF format all the slides presented by Dr. Mark Bailey in the video for further study, or to use in your own Bible Study.
So, click on this link and begin your "Study the Gospel of John with Dallas Theological Seminary – For Free."
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill
Matthew: Behold your King!
Mark: Behold the Servant Son!
Luke: Behold the Perfect Man!
John: Behold deity, the Son of God!
The first three Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the Synoptic Gospels for they address the public life and ministry of Jesus Christ, mostly sharing the same events: Matthew addressing a Jewish audience - Mark who was with Peter in Babylon and was an early disciple of Peter, seems to be addressing the Gentiles, i.e., those in the Romans provinces of northern Asia Minor - while Luke, being a Gentile physician, addresses a broader Gentile audience.
The fourth Gospel, the book of John has a singular focus: the deity of Jesus Christ, the Son of God - offering us eternal life in Him:
John 20:30-31, "And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name."
While the book of Genesis is the foundation upon which our Bible, and the Creation record, are built - the Gospel of John, and the deity of Christ, are the foundation upon which our Christian faith stands. So, you can see why I would begin any new believer Bible Study with the Gospel of John.
My reason for this introduction is to make you aware of a great opportunity. While many of us may not be able to attend seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary is offering us a course on the Gospel of John - and the price is fantastic: FREE!
It is an 8-part study and I just finished watching the video for "Week One: The Word was with God, and the Word was God" taught by Dr. Mark Bailey, President and Senior Professor of Bible Exposition. Whether we are Christian believers mature in the knowledge of the Word or God, or new believers, i.e., "babes in Christ" - this course will help us grow in Christ. That is why I want to share this with you.
If you will open the web site below, you can register, log-in, and begin your study of the Gospel of John at your own pace.
On the first page, you will find the Video - Lesson Points - Worship Moment: The Word was with God, and the Word was God - and Discussion Questions.
Below the video, you will find: "Download this week’s course slides HERE." By clicking on HERE, you will be able to download in PDF format all the slides presented by Dr. Mark Bailey in the video for further study, or to use in your own Bible Study.
So, click on this link and begin your "Study the Gospel of John with Dallas Theological Seminary – For Free."
https://courses.dts.edu/register/gospel-of-john-registration/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=newsfeed&utm_content=dts&utm_campaign=gospelofjohn
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill
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