Biblical Studies
Training materials for biblical studies and theological education
Bible Study Methods
How to Study the Bible
This course will present basic facts about the Bible and give you a few methods by which to organize your study. Without a plan of action it would very difficult to build a house, sew a dress or graduate from school. But a plan of action makes any task more enjoyable and profitable. This course will equip you with a method of study that will help you to learn the principles of the Bible easily and put them into practice immediately. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org.
View Course →Understanding the Bible
The careful, methodical study of the Bible is the subject of this course. In the first part, author Dorothy Johns introduces the principles, terminology, and means of interpretation that are essential to all effective methods of Bible study. The next series of lessons emphasizes scrutiny of individual books through the synthetic or whole-book method of study. The biographical, topical, and devotional methods of study are critiqued in the last section. Major emphasis is placed on the student's spiritual improvement and how a systematic study of the Scriptures is the best means for achieving this goal.
View Course →Doctrines for Life
We Believe
This is a course that deals with the fundamental doctrines of the Bible and touches on the issues that every Christian should know about, from the nature of God and the person of Christ to the character of the Church and the life of the believer. This study guide by Judy Bartel discusses the sixteen most important truths in the Scriptures and outlines their significance for Christians today. Knowing what the Bible says about such issues as sin, salvation, the Holy Spirit, and the future is crucial for Christians of every level of maturity. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org.
View Course →Holy Spirit Studies
Spiritual Gifts
"Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant," Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 12:1. Spiritual gifts are very important to the body of Christ. Author Robert Brandt teaches about these spiritual gifts, which are available to the believer to help him or her become a greater blessing to the church and more effective in spreading the gospel. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org.
View Course →Your Helpful Friend
Everyone needs friends and everyone values those special friends who are always there when you need them the most. Each of us has a special friend in the Holy Spirit, and this course by Louise Jeter Walker tells about this very special friend in its l44 pages. Many students have experienced the Baptism in the Holy Spirit after studying this course. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org.
View Course →New Testament
The Kingdom, The Power and The Glory
The New Testament, the new agreement that God made with humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ, is the subject of this course. This survey of the New Testament brings a realization that God speaks authoritatively to the church and the world today, just as He did in the New Testament and throughout the course of history. The information contained in this course will help provide a fuller understanding of New Testament truths and the reliable manner in which they were transmitted to us. A study of this course will enable students to teach others about the Word of God in a greatly enhanced fashion. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org "The Kingdom, The Power and The Glory" is an 10 -part lesson that can be viewed or downloaded from the following web address: http://www.globalreach.org/index.cfm?event=lessonlist&cid=29.
View Course →Old Testament
Tents, Temples, and Palaces OT Survey
The books of the Old Testament are surveyed in this course. This look at the Old Testament begins with creation, continues through the judgment of the Flood, and then picks up the theme of God's chosen people, the seed of Abraham. The author discusses the writings of the Old Testament as an account of God's dealing with the people He chose to use to bless the world. Many of the names, terms, and events that are often difficult to understand are addressed, along with questions that are pertinent to understanding the Old Testament period. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org "Tents, Temples, and Palaces" is an 10 -part lesson that can be viewed or downloaded from the following web address: http://www.globalreach.org/index.cfm?event=lessonlist&cid=31.
View Course →Salvation
Alive in Christ
Salvation is the crucial subject of this course by David Duncan, and the definition is broadened to include everything that was purchased at Calvary. Salvation is shown to include not only the forgiveness of the sins of the past and deliverance from the power of sin in the present, but also protection against the depredations that could be brought on by sin in the future. All of the spiritual needs of man are met by the redemption provided by Christ on the cross. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org.
View Course →Your New Life
The moment you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you began a new life. He is the giver of life—wonderful, rich and joyful life that never ends. This course written by Louise Jeter Walker helps to explain what this new life is all about. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org.
View Course →Study of the Church
The Church
Have you ever wondered where the church came from, how it got started, and what will happen to it in the future? This lesson will help you to discover what the Bible says about the church and what our place is in the church. This course will also help you to know how you can be more useful to Christ and His church as you put into practice what you are learning. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org.
View Course →Worship and Prayer
Prayer and Worship
This course is a study on prayer and worship with an emphasis on the priority of God's glory and God's kingdom over man's needs and wants. It is based on a study of Matthew 6:5-13, with the central truth being Matthew 6:33, "Instead, be concerned above everything else with the kingdom of God and what he requires of you, and he will provide all these other things." The study is designed in such a way as to be a guide for personal devotions and to enhance your effectiveness in sharing God's Word. This Teen Challenge Training resource is being offered through a partnership with GlobalReach.org.
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Tents, Temples, and Palaces OT Survey
The books of the Old Testament are surveyed in this course. This look at the Old Testament begins wi...
Read More →The Kingdom, The Power and The Glory
The New Testament, the new agreement that God made with humanity through His Son, Jesus Christ, is t...
Read More →How to Study the Bible
This course will present basic facts about the Bible and give you a few methods by which to organize...
Read More →Understanding the Bible
The careful, methodical study of the Bible is the subject of this course. In the first part, author...
Read More →Your Helpful Friend
Everyone needs friends and everyone values those special friends who are always there when you need...
Read More →Spiritual Gifts
"Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant," Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians...
Read More →We Believe
This is a course that deals with the fundamental doctrines of the Bible and touches on the issues th...
Read More →Your New Life
The moment you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior, you began a new life. He is the giver of life—w...
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