NT 125 · B.Th. English syllabus

Acts Of The Apostles

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New Testament · NT 125

Acts Of The Apostles

B.Th. English · Source syllabus with original formative learning enrichment

Course description

This course chronicles the characters and events in the book of Acts to study the early development of the Christian church from its Jewish base to the inclusion of all peoples. The lives of the apostle Peter and apostle Paul set the background for studies of the General Epistles and Pauline Epistles. This course is designed to study the history of the early church. Acts of the Apostles emphasize the history of the first century church, its origin, development and expansion in the Roman world.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, you should be able to:

Students will learn in Acts of Apostles based on the culture of the event and audience in order to relate the message to today's culture.

Students will understand narrative and sermons in Acts paying close attention to structure and plot, theological perspectives and themes

Students will analyze and reflect on the work of God, the Holy Spirit, in his action in establishing the early church and see application for the work of the Spirit in the Body of Christ today.

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UNIT I: Background Study of Book of ActsUNIT II: Acts of the Apostles: Thematic and Theological Significance

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What can a contemporary congregation learn from a disagreement or boundary crossing in Acts? State both a relevant insight and a limit to direct comparison.

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Map the expanding witness in Acts

Trace locations named in the syllabus and connect each with an event, speech or ministry question. Explain how the Jerusalem Council relates to the inclusion of Gentiles.

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Which topic is part of the Acts outline?

The Council of Trent onlyPentecost and the Jerusalem CouncilThe Vedas and Upanishads only

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NT 125 Acts Of The Apostles

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — B.Th. English

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Erumelikkara, Kumarapuram (PO), Aluva (via), Ernakulam (District), Kerala, India- Pin-683 565. Ph. 8547473926, 8281663926. NT 125: ACTS OF THE APOSTLES COURSE DESCRIPTION This course chronicles the characters and events in the book of Acts to study the early development of the Christian church from its Jewish base to the inclusion of all peoples. The lives of the apostle Peter and apostle Paul set the background for studies of the General Epistles and Pauline Epistles. This course is designed to study the history of the early church. Acts of the Apostles emphasize the history of the first century church, its origin, development and expansion in the Roman world. COURSE OBJECTIVES By the end of the course, you should be able to: Students will learn in Acts of Apostles based on the culture of the event and audience in order to relate the message to today's culture. Students will understand narrative and sermons in Acts paying close attention to structure and plot, theological perspectives and themes Students will analyze and reflect on the work of God, the Holy Spirit, in his action in establishing the early church and see application for the work of the Spirit in the Body of Christ today. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION Class Participation 5% Reading Report 20% Main Term Paper/Assignment 15% Final Examination 60% COURSE OUTLINE UNIT I: Background Study of Book of Acts Origin and Importance of Acts of the Apostles Title and Authorship of Acts of the Apostles Date and Purpose of Acts of the Apostles UNIT II: Acts of the Apostles: Thematic and Theological Significance Pentecost and Holy Spirit Beginnings of the Church and Expansion (Jerusalem, Judea, Galilee, Samaria, Ethiopia, Phoenicia, Cyprus, Antioch, Rome). Speeches in Acts: Peter, Paul and Stephen Jerusalem Council Early Church (Worship, Baptism, Christian Giving, Persecution, Administration, Leadership and Ministry). Mission in Acts: Women Mission, Gentile Mission, Mission of Paul Salvation in the Book of Acts Church Growth and Evangelism in Book of Acts BIBLIOGRAPHY Alexander, Loveday C. A. Acts in Its Ancient Literary Context. New York: T & T Clark, 2008. Blomberg, Craig L. From Pentecost to Patmos: An Introduction to Acts through Revelation. Nashville: B & H, 2006. Kucicki, Janusz, The Function of the Speeches in the Acts of the Apostles. Leiden: Brill, 2018. Padilla, Osvalda. The Acts of the Apostles: Interpretation, History and Theology. Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2016. Peterson, David G. The Acts of the Apostles. Grand Rapids, Michigan: W. B. Eerdmans, 2009. Rowe, C. Kavin. World Upside Down: Reading Acts in the Graeco-Roman Age. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009.

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