Basics Of The
Faith
The time has come in the church for it's individual members to discover for
themselves what "thus saith the Lord". Can it really be said that you as a
lone believer understand enough of the scriptures in order to determine truth
from error? Would you like to discover for yourself? I fully under
stand that most of us cannot come into the classroom as many other students have
in the past. I have old video lessons that I am in the processes of
transferring to DVD in order that you would discover the truth of God's word for
yourself through the "Basics Class".
New Classes Now Taking
Appointments
Los Angeles, Ca. On Sept. 13,
2010
In My Home Study
intotheword1@aol.com
If
you are interested in taking basics you really need to call me in the office
during the week.
Into
The Word Ministries / The Biblical Alternative
The
Basics
Of The Faith Course
Phone
# 323-293-7335
My Purpose: I
believe that if the Christian is to be successful in sharing his or her faith, there are Basic Understandings that
must be affirmed before one can rightly say they have clearly defended or
defined biblical Christianity.
My Method Of
Equipping: Therefore, I teach through the classroom experience, a development
of student-teacher relationships. We define, through lecture form, those
doctrinal understandings which are essential for apologetic
argumentation. This is done on the behalf of the biblical Christian, and especially those
that live in the inner cities.
My Means Of
Fulfillment: I have chosen to further my outreach through the means of
biblical correspondence as well as in class lectures through the
Basics of the Faith class for a period of no less than ten weeks for
the serious-minded student of the bible.
My Syllabus For Your Observation:
SYLLABUS
/ BASICS OF THE FAITH Theology 001
DESCRIPTION
This
course is designed to introduce the average Christian to the instruction of the
Bible. It has been my understanding that there must be a basic teaching
that the Believer must first understand in order that their faith might be
complete for the purpose of living out the Christian experience.
How does one live up to the expectation of Christ if they cannot understand
Christianity?
OBJECTIVES
A.
To introduce the class to those basic doctrines of the Bible in survey form.
B.
To familiarize the Christian with various definitions that pertain to their
faith, and allow them to communicate by exam and quiz their understanding
of the same.
C.
To introduce the Christian to the philosophical method of arguing their faith,
while using the scripture
as the source of their commitment to what they believe.
TEXTBOOKS
1.
The Bible / NASB or KJV (Please no new translations that do not agree
with the teachings of the original writers intent.)
2.
Various articles / and handouts
3. My personal outlines as well as video sessions
4.
Please bring a three-ring binder with paper to class
Class
Time: Two Hour Lectures Ten Weeks In A Row [No
breaks]
Location:
Pastor John's Home Study [Pre-Registered students Only] Also Extended
classes offered to local church and study ministries
Payment
Schedule: Optional and workable. Don't worry.
Let's talk. Within your reach and you won't be misled by me in anyway about
that.
SCHEDULE OF
WEEKLY EVENTS
Week
# 1 Introduction to Basics Of The Faith: Pt.
1 /
Lecture; This lecture will introduce
the
student to the whole of the teaching of biblical theology and its benefits.
There will be a quiz at the start of each new class unless Pastor John cancels
the class or the quiz.
Week
# 2 The Study Of Man / Lecture
Pt.2
(Quiz # 1) To
be completed during the first
part of the
class period. All quizzes will be turned in after completion.
(Take home quiz only in case of sickness)
Week # 3 The Study Of Sin / Lecture Pt. 3(Quiz
# 2) During
this period we will review some of the
Aspects of our studies for the
past two weeks in review form.
The classes will move very quickly in that we have a lot of material to cover.
Week
# 4 Salvation / Lecture (Quiz
# 3) What are the tenants of
biblical salvation. We
shall investigate the reformed
teaching of the calling of God in the life.
We also shall discuss the other view in order to retain a balance in the
classroom discussion. Keep in mind you are taking the class in the middle
of a full library. We will have at our disposal a full explanation of the
biblical content.
Week # 5 The Church /
Mid Term Exam / Lecture Our
look at the church from the view of
the current trends as well as the historical biblical frame of reference.
We shall discuss the kinds of church that are biblically treated. This
class will also offer a look at the "seeker sensitive" churches that have taken
over in many of our communities.
Week # 6 Angels, Demons / Lecture (Quiz
# 4) Our hope is to investigate
this subject matter
from the vantage point of the study of Ontology.
This you will love.
Can Angels have sex with humans? What are they made of? Have you
ever seen one? What is the difference between Angels and Demons?
This two hours always promises to become the eye opener of "Basics."
Week # 7 The Future /
Pt. "1" Definition Sheet / Lecture Our
time is limited, but this class will attempt
to introduce the student into the world of future events in history.
We must take two sessions in defining this aspect of theological insight.
Revelation, Daniel, Ezekiel and Matthew chapter twenty four will become topics
of our discussion. Also the question of the Church being modern
Israel. I'm challenged each time I teach this class.
Week
# 8 The Future Pt."2" / Olivet
Discourse Sheet Defined / Lecture (Quiz # 5)
We continue
with
our discussion of these important events.
Keep in mind that the classes are taped and the student will be able to purchase
the tape if they have to miss a class. Class tapes are not sold to non-students in that private conversations are discussed in the classroom.
Week
# 9 End Times Review: Review For The Final Exam
/ (Quiz # 6) Our
relationship to
the events discussed during the last two sessions.
Also, review for the final.
In this class we cover all of the classes as we prepare to take the final home
and work on your papers.
Week
# 10
The Final Exam / Fellowship & Review; I
will be praying for you real hard!
Exam questions will be handed out the week prior to your
receiving the exam. There will be no make ups.
If you are interested in the "Basics
Of The Faith" classes presented by Pastor John E. Coleman in your
church setting or ministry, call the office
right now for details on the next class.
intotheword1@aol.com