EAST AIM - Fall 2010

 New Testament Survey I: The World and Message of the Gospels

 Course Overview: 

The purpose of this course is to introduce the study of the New Testament beginning with an investigation of the historical, cultural background, and then focusing on the Gospel writers and how they record for the church the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.  Special attention will be given to interpretation principles and an understanding of the major theological themes conveyed in the Gospels.  May new understandings of the Gospel writings allow them to speak to us with fresh power and life.  

Required Texts:

Fee, Gordon D. and Stuart, Douglas. How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth.  Grand Rapids:   

Zondervan, 2003. Try to get this latest edition.

Gundry, Robert H. A Survey of the New Testament,4^th Edition. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003.

(Suggestion: Books new and used may be purchased on line at www.alibris.com )

Class schedule:

            Location:         First Baptist Church of Blue Hill

            Time:               Thursday Evenings, 6:00-9:00p.m.

Dates:              September 16, 22, 29; October 7, 14

(Dates may be adjusted for registered students at the first class)

Students will register and pay the appropriate fees at the first class.

Instructor: Rev. Sheila Heneise

First Baptist Church of Blue Hill

P.O. Box 836

53 Pleasant Street

Blue Hill, ME 04614

Parsonage: (207) 374-5907

E-mail: ssheneise@gmail.com