New Testament Bible Survey

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Course Description:

This survey provides an overview of the New Testament. Study outlines of each book are provided for further development by the student.

Course Objectives:

For each New Testament book, state the following:

  • Author
  • To whom the book was written
  • When it was written
  • Purpose of the book
  • Key Verse
  • Life and Ministry Principle

Course Requirements:

  • Complete the Study Guide reading for each lesson.
  • Complete the Self-Test questions for each lesson. You do not need to send us your answers. Please remember that as students preparing for ministry, your calling is not just about gaining knowledge—it’s about developing the character that reflects Christ in all aspects of life. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to walk in integrity is by honestly and faithfully answering every self-test question in your coursework.
  • As you complete each chapter you need to go to the Activity Feed and post a comment about something that interested or impacted you as you worked through the lesson. Your comment needs to be well thought out and consist of at least fifty (50) words. Ensure that you start your comment with the course name and lesson number. You also need to post comments on two other students’ recent course comments.
  • Complete the Lesson Assignments. Your answers are reviewed so please write well thought out answers..
  • After you have completed all of the Lessons, you will need to complete the Final Examination, the Final Paper and the Final Assignment.

Click on the link below for the New Testament Survey Study Guide:

New Testament Survey Course Guide

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Course Content

Lesson 1
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Matthew. Identify to whom the book of Matthew was written. State the purpose for the book of Matthew. Write the Key Verses of the book of Matthew from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Matthew.

  • Chapter 1

Lesson 2
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Mark. Identify to whom the book of Mark was written. State the purpose for the book of Mark. Write the Key Verse of the book of Mark from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Mark.

Lesson 3
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Luke. Identify to whom the book of Luke was written. State the purpose for the book of Luke. Write the Key Verse of the book of Luke from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Luke.

Lesson 4
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of John. Identify to whom the book of John was written. State the purpose for the book of John. Write the Key Verse of the book of John from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of John.

Lesson 5
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Acts. Identify to whom the book of Acts was written. State the purpose for the book of Acts. Write the Key Verse of the book of Acts from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Acts.

Lesson 6
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Romans. Identify to whom the book of Romans was written. State the purpose for the book of Romans. Write the Key Verses of the book of Romans from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Romans.

Lesson 7
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the books of I and II Corinthians. Identify to whom the books were written. State the purposes for I and II Corinthians. Write the Key Verses of the books of I and II Corinthians from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principles for these books.

Lesson 8
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Galatians. Identify to whom the book of Galatians was written. State the purpose for the book of Galatians. Write the Key Verse of the book of Galatians from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Galatians.

Lesson 9
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Ephesians. Identify to whom the book of Ephesians was written. State the purpose for the book of Ephesians. Write the Key Verse of the book of Ephesians from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Ephesians.

Lesson 10
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Philippians. Identify to whom the book of Philippians was written. State the purpose for the book of Philippians. Write the Key Verse of the book of Philippians from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Philippians.

Lesson 11
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Colossians. Identify to whom the book of Colossians was written. State the purpose for the book of Colossians. Write the Key Verses of the book of Colossians from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Colossians.

Lesson 12
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the books of I and II Thessalonians. Identify to whom the books were written. State the purposes for I and II Thessalonians. Write the Key Verses of the books of I and II Thessalonians from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principles for the books.

Lesson 13
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the books of I and II Timothy. Identify to whom the books were written. State the purposes for I and II Timothy. Write the Key Verses of the books of I and II Timothy from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principles for the books.

Lesson 14
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Titus. Identify to whom the book of Titus was written. State the purpose for the book of Titus. Write the Key Verse of the book of Titus from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Titus.

Lesson 15
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Philemon. Identify to whom the book of Philemon was written. State the purpose for the book of Philemon. Write the Key Verse of the book of Philemon from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Philemon.

Lesson 16
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Hebrews. Identify to whom the book of Hebrews was written. State the purpose for the book of Hebrews. Write the Key Verse of the book of Hebrews from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Hebrews.

Lesson 17
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of James. Identify to whom the book of James was written. State the purpose for the book of James. Write the Key Verse of the book of James from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of James.

Lesson 18
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the books of I and II Peter. Identify to whom each book was written. State the purpose for the books of I and II Peter. Write the Key Verses of each book from memory State the Life and Ministry Principle for each book.

Lesson 19
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the books of I, II, and III John. Identify to whom each book was written. State the purpose for each book. Write the Key Verse of each book from memory State the Life and Ministry Principle for each book.

Lesson 20
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Jude. Identify to whom the book of Jude was written. State the purpose for the book of Jude. Write the Key Verse of the book of Jude from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Jude.

Lesson 21
OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to: Name the author of the book of Revelation. Identify to whom the book of Revelation was written. State the purpose for the book of Revelation. Write the Key Verse of the book of Revelation from memory. State the Life and Ministry Principles for the book of Revelation.

Final Exam, Final Paper, and Final Assignment