New Testament Survey: An Individualized Course

OVERVIEW The purpose of this work is threefold. First, it is designed to give the student a thorough overview of the entire New Testament. Second, this book also provides an in-depth study of each one of the 27 books that make up the New Testament canon. And finally, the work sets forth the historical context of the life and times of Jesus and the Early Church. Since God has not spoken in a vacuum, the more we know about the world of the New Testament, the better we will understand God s word. So New Testament Survey will include information about the people and practices found in the Bible. By working through this book, the student will learn a lot about the political, social and religious factors of the first-century world. FORMAT New Testament Survey consists of 29 individual lessons. It is subdivided into an Overview, Objectives, Helps for Learning and Remembering, and Key Words. The Overview gives the student a heads up on what to expect in the lesson. In this way, the student is oriented to the content of the lesson. The Objectives set forth what the lesson hopes to accomplish. It describes what the student should be able to do once they have finished studying this section. Helps for Learning and Remembering give the student practical study tips for mastering the content of the lesson. Key Words list the special vocabulary found throughout the lesson. The student should be on the look-out for these words as they work along in the lesson. They should make out a vocabulary card for each term and include a brief description or definition on the back. This will help the student master the special jargon contained in the lesson. Brief dialogue boxes are found throughout the lesson. These contain simple questions and terms that relate to the content of what is being studied. By answering the questions and identifying the terms, the student will begin to incorporate the content of the lesson. Finally, every lesson includes a Self Test at the end. This short test is designed to address the main points contained in the lesson. Answers to the Self Test are included at the end of the book. Once the test has been taken, the student should check to see how many he/she has gotten correct. This also is a powerful learning tool for mastering the content of the New Testament. APPLICATION The main goal of New Testament Survey is to provide a deeper understanding of God s Word. Yet the purpose of this book does not stop there. The student should seek ways to apply what has been learned to life and ministry. Service to God, His church and one s neighbor is always to be kept in view when studying New Testament Survey. So enjoy your study of New Testament Survey and be prepared to be empowered for more effective service in His Kingdom!