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Bachelors Program Courses

Course Descriptions

Acts - 101

This course is entitled, "Primitive Christianity as Seen in the Book of Acts."  It gives a complete look at the Church as it gets its start and makes its way in the world, as recorded in this "history" book of the New Testament. 

Amos - 102

This material is entitled, "A Nation on Collision Course."  It pictures Israel as they run head-on into the judgment of God.

Attributes of the Holy Spirit - 104

This study will give a summary of the distinctive Attributes of the Holy Spirit - how to recognize his unique personality.

AttBasic Bible Doctrines I & II - 105 & 106 

This is a basic look at the Doctrines of the Bible.  It starts with Salvation, and traces each doctrine through the Word of God.

Biblical Basis for Missions - 109 TM

This course deals with "the heartbeat of God"  in nine lessons, such as "Missions in the Old Tetament" and "The Changing Face of America."
 

Colossians - 173

"The Fullness of God to Us" shows us that Christ is all, He is in all, and that He is above all.  It is designed to help us see how complete we are in HIM.


I Corinthians - 107

This study reveals the telltale signs of Christians who are "Captured by Carnality."  It's a look at sub-normal Christianity and its cure.


II Corinthians - 108

This course is entitled, "Ambassador's Manual."  This verse-by-verse study helps the student to beware of Satan as he tries to counterfeit the Church and the Gospel.

Ephesians - 111

This study, "The Majesty & Mystery of the Church," is an outlined, verse-by-verse study of this epistle to the believers in Ephesus.  It helps the student see who he is in Christ and how the Christian life should be lived.


Exodus - 112

Exodus means "The Way Out," and is a study of the departure of the children of Israel from Egypt.  It shows how God chose His man, Moses, to lead His people out of bondage.  God's desire is that His people never live in the bondage of Satan.


Galatians - 114

"The Liberated Life" is a study where we see the freedom that we have in the Lord - the freedom to do His will and follow Him.  It is not a freedom to do as we please, nor is it a license to sin.

God-Given Pastoral Authority - 117 TM

This course helps the student understand the authorities that God has placed over him, and instructs him on how he is to submit to those God-ordained authorities.

Hebrews - BP 118

This study, "Into the Holiest," is a close look at the "better things" of the Christian life, as compared to Jewish life under the old economy.

History of the KJV Bible - 155 TM

We as believers need to know where our Bible came from.  In this material, we find a record of the men who fought and sometimes died in order to give us God's Word in the English language.

Homiletics - 168

Homiletics is the study of the preparation and delivery of sermons or other religious discourse.  It includes the foundational elements of sermon structure, sermon development, and an effective delivery.  The techniques and styles of pulpit exhortation are studied.  Outline preparation and organizational methods are explored.  This class is beneficial not just to preachers but to anyone who would stand before a congregation or class and expound upon the Word of God.

Isaiah - 124

"The Gospel in Isaiah" will examine the book that has been called "the miniature Bible."  A comparison will be made between Isaiah and the whole Bible.

James, General Epistles I - 125

This study of the book of James will help one to see that real faith is "Faith that Works."  A Christian does not work to be saved - but works because he or she has already been saved.

John - 127

This study, "The God-Man," will point us to the Son of God and what He did for us.
 

I, II, III John, General Epistles III - 180

This is an expositional and exegetical look at John's three epistles.  First John will be studied in light of a four question outline that centers upon the statement made in
I Jn 5:13, "that ye may know that ye have eternal life."

Joshua - 128

"Victory in Jesus," or Joshua, shows us that battles can turn into blessings, that God is on our side, and that the student can win the battles in his everyday life.

Jude, General Epistle IV - 129

A verse-by-verse study of this powerful epistle in "Contending for the Faith" is so relevant to these end-time days.  It's an exposition that uses over 250 Scripture references.

Malachi - 130

This book shows us "The Unchanging God."  He is unchanging in His management, His message, and His method. 

 
Matthew - 133

"The Gospel of the Kingdom" is a study of the first book in the New Testament and its presentation of Jesus as King.  Matthew tries to show the people of God their true Messiah and His message.
 

Minor Prophets - 165

This material takes a look at the small books written by Old Testament Prophets.  Each prophet had a distict message for the people of God in their day, and they have a tremendous application for the people of God today.

Nehemiah - 135

In this material, "Rebuilding the Work of God," the student will see the prophet encourage the people to rebuild the walls and the work of God.  They are working and warring at the same time.

New Testament Survey - 136 TM

This is an outlined study of each of the New Testament books.  The student will be able to learn the theme, central lesson, key verse, and an overview of each of the 27 books.

Old Testament Survey - 137 TM

Each of the Old Testament books is outlined in this study.  The student will be able to learn the theme, central lesson, key verse, and an overview of each of the 39 books.

Pentateuch I & II - 185 & 186

This is a survey of the first five books of the Bible that provedes the student with a working knowledge of the contents of each book.  There is a special emphasis on and a more in depth study of the book of Genesis.

I & II Peter, General Epistles II - 140

This Bible study stresses the theme, "Strengthening the Saints."  The Peterine Epistles (writings of Peter)  are strong medicine.  Every saint can find great strength and growth as they study this material.

Philippians - 142

In "Joy through Trials," we find that Satan may keep Paul from traveling - but not from triumphing!  The praising man becomes the prevailing man.  You'll find that there is true joy in laboring for the Lord.

Prayer, The Doctrine of - 170 TM

This is a study on the importance and practice of prayer.

Revival - Bible 147 TM

This course is a study of past revivals and an outlined study of the subject of revival.  It's also a written account of revival as experienced by Northside Baptist Church in 1967 & 1977.

Romans - 148

"Justification by Faith" is designed for the maturing Christian who needs to know what the normal Christian life is all about.

Sin, The Doctrine of - 151 TM

In this thorough study, we look at sin and its effect on our lives.

Titus, Pastoral Epistles I - 164

This epistle was written in the first century of the church's history.  Someone has said of Titus, "This is a call for 'Practical Christian Living.' "