First Principles

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  1. This course should take a high priority in your day as it is geared to help you grasp a firmer hold on God's Word and to deepen your understanding of His will for your life.
  2. Each session two new Scriptures should be memorized for a written or verbal quiz at the beginning of each class.
  3. Each study's content and the order of Scriptures should also be memorized for the quiz.
  4. Each student is required to memorize the names of all the books of the Bible.
  5. Read Ron Harding's The Untold Story: Chronicles Of Modern-Day Christianity by Session 8.
  6. An outline of the Book of Acts will be turned in by session 11. Each student is required to memorize two points from each chapter in the Book of Acts.

Outline of Classes

Session 1 Introduction And Seeking God
Session 2 The Word Of God
Session 3 Discipleship
Session 4 The Coming Of The Kingdom
Session 5 Light And Darkness
Session 6 New Testament Conversion
Session 7 The Cross
Session 8 The Baptism With The Holy Spirit
Session 9 The Miraculous Gifts Of The Holy Spirit
Session 10 The Church
Sessions 11-14 The Book Of Acts

Suggested Reading List

These books are recommended as thought-provoking and informative tools to be used in gaining insights into God's Word. Some of the books are not Biblically correct on all doctrinal points.

Chapman: The Five Love Languages

Coleman: The Master Plan Of Evangelism

Edwards: The Tale Of Three Kings

McKean: Elevate — Jesus' Global Revolution For Women

Moreno: A Battle That Even Kings Lost

Smellie: Proven Genuine — An Examination Of Suffering In The Book Of Job

Taylor: The Disciplined Life

Scripture Memory

"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect." 1 Peter 3:15

Session 1 Jeremiah 29:11 Matthew 6:33

Session 2 John 8:31-32 Philippians 4:13

Session 3 Mark 1:17 John 13:34-35

Session 4 Acts 2:38 Philippians 4:4

Session 5 Ezekiel 18:20 Galatians 1:8

Session 6 Matthew 22:37-39 John 15:8

Session 7 Matthew 28:18-20 Luke 19:10

Session 8 Hebrews 10:23-25 1 John 1:9

Session 9 Hebrews 12:15 Hebrews 13:17