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Classes Presented By Pastor John E. Coleman AA, BA, MA

The following are just a few of the classes we offer in the ministry. These classes will be presented in a real and meaningful way personally by Pastor John E. Coleman. You have heard him argue successfully over the radio presentation the claims of the message of salvation. It is because of his style that many students of the word have elected to take these dynamic classes. Please keep in mind, these classes even though taught on a graduate level, are not accredited or transferable to higher institutions of learning. At the same time, the information that you will receive will benefit you as you gain a greater insight into biblical theology assisting you in Christian growth and development for the rest of your lives. Most of the classes run on a ten week basis. Each class is independent of other class schedules that may already be in session. If the Lord is leading you take the challenge to become a more dynamic Believer, pray before you consider studying with Pastor John. He will expect and demand the highest standard of Christian thought. It is essential that all students are Believers prior to signing up for the classes, in that a non believer will not be able to digest Pastor John's direct style of approaching the subject matter. Also note, you will be expected to become a working participant in the class. It is essential that your writing and communicative skills are operative during the entire course of study. God bless you, and we do trust that you will decide to study with us. Into The Word Ministries / The Biblical Alternative

Biblical Homiletics / Expositional Preaching & Teaching For Today's Society Now Is The Time!

If our preaching / teaching is going to be effective, there must be a discipline of the homily. Our community is in need of understanding what it is that God is saying to us in clear and concise words. The minister / Pastor must be properly trained and equipped to present an intelligent presentation of the message of God’s words to the people of God. This is a twenty seven week course that will develop these skills that are totally essential towards the successful completion of our teaching curriculum. Keep in mind that you take all of these classes in the Pastor’s study. You gain the opportunity to study where I study. This is a must for the serious teacher of the scriptures.

 

Biblical Basics Of The Faith / Class 7PM (323) 293-7335

When one is introduced into the faith, there must be some basic training involved in the life of their Christian instruction. The basic knowledge that each Christian is required to have is founded upon their basic understanding of theological concepts. This class which has a ten week session period is essential before there can be further theological training. The subject matter which will be presented in general survey form in this class are as follows;

(1) The Bible (2) Man (3) Sin (4) Salvation (5) The Church (6) Angles, Demons & Satan (7) & (8) The Future Pt. 1 & 2 (9) Review for final (10) Final Exam

Discipline Through Discipleship /

If one calls themselves Christian, it is a must that they understand what the term “Disciple” implies. This will be a study that will totally define the Christian Disciple from the vantage point of Historical Old Testament and New Testament. The student will also be given the biblical foundations of historical Discipleship from the vantage point of Jesus’ perspective. This class is scheduled to run for a period of ten weeks. If one is not sure of their Christianity, this class promises to solve that question.

Defining Church Dynamics Through The Doctrinal Statement

This class causes the student of the Bible to look closely at framing a doctrinal statement of a church. In a day and age when the Pastor or Deacon board sets the standards of the local church, I believe that the Bible sets the standard for the qualifications of the constitution of a biblical church. Thus, we shall look closely at what the Doctrinal Statement of a ministry is seeking to produce in the life of the general community. This is a three week class. I propose that the Pastors of local church attend this class just for the purpose of defining their doctrinal perspectives.

Pastoral Ministries /

This is a special class in that I shall attempt to meet with other men that have been called into pastoral ministry. The attempt of this class will be to not only to answer questions pertaining to ministry, but to further equip that minister to live within the framework of a biblical mindset of instruction as the student and the teacher investigate the issues through the biblical grid of the scriptures. This class is a must for the pastor or minister that needs that time for questions and answers. This is also a class that details that special emphasis on the African American Male.

Biblical Canonicity / (323) 293-7335

We read these words in 1st Peter 3:15 “But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who ask you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence..” The question that this class attempts to answers is; “how can we provide a good defense if we cannot argue the validly of the very scriptures we are seeking to defend? This is a must for the minister of the Gospel. I will speak in terms that the person of God can fully understand. The Bible is reliable as we defend it properly. The text from which I teach this class was written in 1948. It will challenge the student that really has a need to know the facts of the scriptures.

Biblical Hermeneutics /

This subject matter deals with the art and science of scriptural interpretation. If the Christian is to be affective in the transmittal of the good news, they must fully understand the scriptural mandate to search the scriptures. We shall attempt to define this science of biblical Hermeneutics in such a way that the student when completing this class will see the benefit of such a study by practicing the ‘Hermeneutic”. This is a twelve week class in that I take extra time to assist the student in doing Hermeneutics. You will be able to determine what the Pastor is saying and if it is true or false. Are you excited yet?

Biblical Homiletics / Expositional Preaching /

If our preaching / teaching is going to be effective, there must be a discipline of the homily. Our community is in need of understanding what it is that God is saying to us in clear and concise words. The minister / Pastor must be properly trained and equipped to present an intelligent presentation of the message of God’s words to the people of God. This is a twenty seven week course that will develop these skills that are totally essential towards the successful completion of our teaching curriculum. Keep in mind that you take all of these classes in the Pastor’s study. You gain the opportunity to study where I study. This is a must for the serious teacher of the scriptures.

General Introduction To Apologetics /

This class is designed to teach the importance of arguing biblical truth. We speak of arguing not in the negative sense of what the word implies; rather the defending of a text of scripture. We shall only grapple with the surface issues of “Apologetics”. I teach philosophical apologetics. In these classes I teach you to use reason as well as the word as you listen, argue, and declare the truth of the scriptures. This is also only a “10” week class.

Biblical Eschatology /

The study of the end times is very important in that the emphasis on eternity is stressed within the Christian community. We shall discuss the various views of the end times as we also discover the difference between the following;

(1) The Amillennial Persuasion (2) The Premillenial Persuasion (3) The Pre-Tribulation Persuasion

Life after death and what goes on there and wherever there is will be the focus of this class. One of the main themes of this class is to demonstrate in a clear and direct way that you can understand the book of Revelation as it connects with other Old Testament books as its writers speaks clearly of the teachings of the end times. No time period has been placed on this class. It is just too extensive.

Introduction To Reformation Theology /

The issues in this class are two. Is the student Armenian or Calvinistic in their biblical belief system? Many within our community have never considered this question. This class will discuss both views and attempt to lead the student of the scriptures to comply to the biblical standard. This class will cause the student to develop their ministry by one or the other view. I must tell you, many students have changed their minds after studying all of the biblical evidence as to why they believe what they do. This is a “10” week class.

Pastoral Counseling /

How does the pastor respond to his members when there are crucial issues coming before him? We shall discover biblical methodologies as opposed to the new psychological counseling methods that have flooded our churches. Counseling is a vital part of the Pastoral Ministry, but counseling without a biblical framework is impossible. This will be a ten week session class. The student is expected to work through the difficulties that the instructor provides. If you are not called to minister to other people in a leadership capacity I do not recommend this class. The student is asked to discuss openly and candidly ways in which they might be affective in this area. I love teaching this to the African American leaders in the church, just to see them open to God and receive of Him direction is just amazing.

Biblical Evangelism /

If the biblical preacher cannot or does not understand the importance of evangelism, the church will not grow nor will the community get to the point where they can be of usefulness to anyone. This is a special class in that it does not attempt to teach systematic approach, rather the attention is placed upon God’s calling in the individuals life. Evangelism without the leading of the Holy Spirit is useless. I teach how this is possible. This is also a ten week class.

General Theology / Systematics / Themes In Theology "Christology"

Our teaching curriculum shall also include basic general aspect of theology. We shall attempt to cover in the time that we have left in our courses the following;

(1) Soteriology: This is a special study that pertains to biblical salvation. (2) Christology: The study of Christ and His duel nature; He is the God-Man and He is God. (3) Justification & Redemption: What justifies us, and what is our redemption based upon? (4) Sanctification: This is an on going process in the life of every believer. We shall discuss the ramifications of a life that is not being lived out through the process of sanctification. (5) Dispensationalism: Our study involves how God works throughout the ages. Is He Immutable throughout time and history? This is already a “10” week class and you must take this one if you fully understand how the Lord works His will through human history. Each of these classes will be designed to fulfill the requirement that I have set up for inner city Ministers. This training program which is designed to cover a three year period of training is demanding. I would expect the student to complete all of the designed courses in order to meet the basic essentials for pasturing a local inner city church.

If you are inclined to began studying with us, please note that you will be required to sign a contract of integrity. We believe that Believers are responsible for their behavior in that this class will be given in the home offices of the Ministry. Basics of the faith, as well as all of our classes require a fee. On the first night of the class you will be given an opportunity to chose the payment plan that best suits your situation. Keep in mind, these are not simple bible study classes, rather classes that are taught to you by Pastor John on the same level that any student that attends a biblical seminary would expect. Please call the office for more details concerning the courses provided.

John E. Coleman AA BA MA

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Into The Word Ministries / Pastor John E. Coleman

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