B500 The General Epistles
An exegetical study of the seven brief letters written by James, Peter, John, and Jude. These
epistles are bursting with practical truths for the individual Christian, the local assembly, and
the worldwide Body of Christ. The instructor explains these epistles so the student can
understand these principles and thus apply them to his own life, being convinced not by the
dogmatism of man but by their sound Scriptural basis. This course covers in depth: heresies
regarding Christ’s nature, the balanced view of prosperity, how to relate to those who are
excommunicated or in cults, angels who fell from heaven, backsliding (how to avoid it and
how to rescue souls from it), Christ’s three-day descent into Sheol, false prophets and false
teachers, Peter’s vision of the second coming, family life, healing as part of the atonement,
hope, grace, love, good works, proper Christian character, anointing the sick with oil, and
abiding communion with God. 3 credits.
|
