The New Testament was written nearly 2000 years ago in a culture very different than ours today, and surrounded by religions that are unfamiliar to us. Understanding the contexts, and the writing styles of their time helps us comprehend a much deeper and richer meaning of the writings, and how to live out those teachings. This 11 week course gives you foundational context in which the New Testament was written, who the various audiences were that it was written to, and helpful tools to interpret the meaning and significance for us today.
1.Context of the New Testament
2. Greek and Roman religions, and their influences on the New Testament
3. The Gospel Writings
4. The Heart of Jesus’ Teaching in the New Testament
5. Jesus’ Teaching Styles
6. Jesus as Prophet, Priest, and King
7. Acts, Ascension, and Pentecost
8. The Early Church
9. Paul’s Letters
10. Hebrews and the Other New Testament Letters
11. Revelation