Metanarrative of Redemption

The Pastors' and Ministers' Development program of Bethel World Outreach Church resumes its academic schedule with the course, The Metanarrative of Redemption. The course is a reprise of God's Story of Redemption. [God's Story of Redemption was taught as a 26 week Sunday School course in 2010-2011.]

The course description is as follows: Students should grow in their theological understanding of the biblical metanarrative of redemption in terms of its grounding in the purposes of creation, its cohesiveness throughout Scripture, and its objectives in the present and coming age, and consequently grow in their awe of God, their eschatological hope for the return of Jesus Christ, and their desire to holistically engage in God’s mission now.

More information regarding textbooks, the class and reading schedule, as well as access to the lecture notes and lecture audio recordings may be accessed here, or via the link in the upper right column of this page.

Systematic Theology - Hiatus

For those who have been following the Systematic Theology course, we will be taking a hiatus until September, 2015. In its place I will be teaching the Metanarrative of Redemption, which will take place from September, 2014 until May, 2015. There will be no classes held this summer.

The Metanarrative of Redemption course has been taught under the title, "God's Story of Redemption," which is available via the link in the upper right column of this page.

Atonement 2 (Sys Theo #31)

Six alternative models of the atonement are reviewed and considered in light of the overall teaching of Scripture. Discernible biblical truths are underscored, while simultaneously identifying errors or misleading conclusions. The extent of the atonement is also considered as to whether it is limited or unlimited, with an emphasis on the points of agreement between the views in terms of praxis.

Audio and notes are available on the Systematic Theology page, which can be accessed via the link in the upper right column of this page.

Atonement 1 (Sys Theo #30)

The thirtieth lesson of Systematic Theology centers in on the doctrine of the Atonement. The Scriptural witness to the atonement is covered, as well as the atonement's necessity and nature. The class finishes with an overview of a holistic understanding of penal substitution. Next week additional biblical metaphors and insights into the atonement will be considered.

Audio and notes are available on the Systematic Theology page located via the link in the upper right column of this webpage.

Ascension (Sys Theo #29)

The historical event of the bodily ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven following his bodily resurrection from the dead is the focus of lesson 29 of Systematic Theology. After referencing the biblical data for the ascension, focus is given to the nature of the ascension (and hence, heaven itself), its significance for both Christ and humanity, and the substance of Christ's being seated at the right hand of God (i.e., his session).

Audio and notes may be accessed on the Systematic Theology page, which can be accessed via the link in the upper right column of this page.