New Testament Gospels and Acts
Explore the New Testament Gospels and Acts, uncovering their historical context, authorship, and the early church's growth through a missiological lens.
This enriching experience provides a theological and missiological analysis of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) and the Book of Acts, focusing on God's overarching mission (missio Dei) as revealed through Jesus Christ and enacted by the Holy Spirit in the early church. We will delve into the critical Jewish and Roman contexts of the First Century, understanding how these environments shaped the narrative, teachings, and spread of early Christianity. The course will explore the unique literary characteristics and theological emphases of each Gospel, providing a foundational understanding of Jesus' life, ministry, and pedagogy. Subsequently, we will examine the historical expansion of the gospel as recorded in Acts, highlighting the empowering role of the Holy Spirit, the development of the early church, and the missiological strategies employed by key figures like Peter and Paul in diverse cultural settings. This analysis will enable participants to quickly and effectively understand this information to help make critical strategic recommendations to senior leadership teams, by drawing relevant insights from the historical, theological, and missiological patterns observed in the New Testament.
Analyze the historical, social, and religious contexts of the New Testament.
Differentiate the unique theological emphases and literary structures of the Synoptic Gospels and John's Gospel
Articulate the purpose and authorship of the Book of Acts and the pivotal role of the Holy Spirit in the early church's expansion.
Evaluate the missionary strategies and theological adaptations of key figures like Peter and Paul in diverse cultural contexts.
Relate the Missio Dei framework to the narrative of the Gospels and Acts, understanding the church's participation in God's mission.
Unpack the Gospels and Acts through the Eyes of a Missiologist
Introduction to the Gospels and Acts
Timeline
Cast of Characters
A Framework for the Study of the New Testament
Quiz: New Testament Missiological Theology
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First Century Greco-Roman World
Quiz: Background of the First Century World
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Religious Institutions of Israel
Quiz: Jewish Institutions
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Religious Leaders of Israel
Quiz: Religious Leaders
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Other Cultures of the Gospels
Quiz: Other Cultures
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The Missiological Nature of the Gospels
Quiz: The Missiological Nature of the Gospels
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Mark and Matthew
Quiz: Nature of Mark and Matthew
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Luke and John
Quiz: Nature of Luke and John
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Polemical Parallels in the Gospels
Quiz: Gospels as Polemical Parallels
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Introduction to Acts
Quiz: The Early Missions of Acts
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Peter's Missionary Journey
Quiz: Early Missions in Acts
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Paul and Barnabas's Mission
Quiz: The First Missionary Journey
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Paul's Second Journey
Quiz: Paul's Second Journey
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Paul's Third Journey
Quiz: The Third Journey
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Paul's Final Journey
Quiz: The Final Journey
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Join Dr. Cooper on a compelling journey through the Gospels and Acts