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B470 - Evangelical Theology

Dr. Joe Martin
404-362-0052
800-347-4261

jmartin@abc-coggc.org

Joe is a 1970 graduate of Oregon Bible College. In addition to his teaching duties Joe also serves as Academic Dean. He served as pastor of churches in Front Royal, VA and Glendale, CA. He joined the ABC staff in 1991. He has graduate degrees from Arizona State University and Fuller Theological Seminary.  Joe received his Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min) from Columbia Theological Seminary.

Are we part of the "Evangelical Community"?   Based on the promises and good news/gospel of the Kingdom of God and the things concerning Jesus, especially his Messiahship , we should be at the forefront of evangelical discussion.  The PROMISES (epangelia) made to Abraham, David, and the community of Israel through the prophets such as Isaiah, bring  us to the GOSPEL/GOOD NEWS (euangelion) of Jesus and the Kingdom.

TERMINAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To review Evangelical Theology

2. To challenge Evangelical Theology to further reform

3. Know the main teachings of Evangelical Theology

4. Suggest refinements to Evangelical Theology

5. Review Hebrew /  Jewish Perspective.

6. Review Early Christian Theology & Modern Discussions

7. Review & Discuss Pinnock's book, A Wideness in His Mercy

8. Review & Discuss Strobel's book, The Case for Christ

    Email any questions you may have during the course.

TEXTS REQUIRED:

The Bible: Preferred A NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION (NIV used in the DVD) others o.k....ask

Clark Pinnock,  A Wideness in His Mercy  (ISBN 0-310-53591-3)

Lee Strobel,  The Case for Christ (ISBN 0-310-20930-7)

GRADING:
(90/80/70/60 see appropriate pages of catalog; p. 23)

13 classes @ 10 pts. - Notes per class TURNED IN WEEKLY - 1 Page typed minimum  EMAIL ADDRESS:  jmartin@abc-coggc.org  130
2 Phone Reviews  @ 20 40
Mid-Term 80
Final 80
Reflection Paper - 4 pages            60
TOTAL 390

MEMORY VERSES

The syllabus has  "recommended" verses.  Distance Learners should generally know them but will not be tested verbatim.

MID-TERM & FINAL:

They will be multiple choice, some short answer essay. If done verbally, time will be allowed for both the mid-term and the final in the conversations with the professor.  Testing will be done for distance learners to fit each situation. These may be done by email or other methods.

DAILY SCHEDULE:

Class # Topic    Memory Verses
1 Syllabus & Good God    Exodus 34:6, 7
2 Good News (Euangelion = good message/ good news/ gospen) Pinnock Chapter 1   
3 Good Promises (Epangelia = Promises, compare covenants of O.T.)      
4 Good Shepherd/ Messiah Pinnock Chapter 2  
5 Good Kingdom Pinnock Chapter 3   
6 Muslims Pinnock Chapter 4   
7 Jews Pinnock Chapter 5
  Phone Interview & Review, prep for exam
8 Mid-Term Strobel Chapter 1
9 Evangelical Commonalities Strobel Chapters 2, 3   
10 Evangelical Thrology & Christology Strobel Chapters 4, 5  
11 Theocentric or Christocentric? Strobel Chapters 6, 7  
12 Quantum Leap : SON = GOD?? Strobel 8, 9  
13 The Kingdom of God & "Eschatological Verification"  Strobel Chapter 10 and Review
14 Review
15 Phone Interview & Review, prep for Final Exam 
  Final Exam/      Paper is due 2 weeks after class is over.

 

 QUICK START GUIDE:

  1. Review the syllabus.   Check to see if your DVD player plays DVD-R types.
  2. Start READING the BIBLE focusing on Good News and the Promises of God, that's our Primary Source!
  3. Keep up with the texts, VIEW the Lectures! (hint: If the DVD has two hours on it, A & B, use your remote to go up & down ...then "play" or "enter")
  4. Email a page of notes per class to the instructor.  I will print out copies and put in your file as you send them in.  Phoning with questions is o.k.  EMAIL ADDRESS:  jmartin@abc-coggc.org 
  5. Any questions CALL or EMAIL... Don't be Bashful!

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