Topic outline
BIB 470 - General Epistles
Enroll me General Epistles (3 credits)
Professor: Dr. David Feddes
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you (James 4:7-8).
His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3).
God is light... God is love (1 John 1:5, 4:16).
Overview: This class offers an in-depth study of the general epistles: James; 1 & 2 Peter; 1, 2, & 3 John; and Jude. Their meaning in the original context and their contemporary relevance are explored.Course Outcomes:
- Understand the main ideas and detailed content of each general epistle.
- Interpret each general epistle in the context of author, recipients, and cultural setting.
- Integrate major themes of the general epistles with other strands of Scripture.
- Evaluate various theological perspectives in light of the general epistles.
- Apply each general epistle to faith, life, and witness in contemporary settings.
Assignments:
- Read the portion of Scripture assigned for each unit.
- Watch videos and read articles for each unit. CLI computer tracks whether you do this.
- Take the online quiz for each unit. You will have 75 minutes to answer 20 multiple-choice questions for each quiz. While taking the quiz, you may use your notes and refer to class materials.
Grading Scale:
A 95-100% A- 90-94% B+ 87-89% B 83-86% B- 80-82% C+ 77-79% C 73-76% C- 70-72% D+ 67-69% D 63-66% D- 60-62% F 0-59%
Your average for the course must be at least 60%. Otherwise, you will fail the class and will receive no credit.Deadline: You have 180 days to finish the course. Complete all assignments before the final deadline, or you will be automatically unenrolled, and all coursework will be removed. You will have to start over and take the class again to receive credit.
ESV Global Study Bible is available online free of charge. This resource offers valuable insights for understanding Scripture. Just go to ESV.org and then click the Global Study Bible icon on the right.
Day 1 - 10: James 1
Day 11 - 20: James 2:1-4:12
Day 21-30: James 4:13-5:20
Recommended books on James
Douglas Moo, The Letter of James
J. A. Motyer, The Message of James
Day 31-40: 1 Peter 1:1-12
Day 41-50: 1 Peter 1:13-2:25
Day 51-60: 1 Peter 2:13-3:7
Day 61-70: 1 Peter 3:8-5:14
Recommended books on 1 Peter
Edmund Clowney, The Message of 1 Peter
Thomas Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude
Day 71-80: 2 Peter
Recommended books on 2 Peter
Dick Lucas & Christopher Green, The Message of 2 Peter and Jude
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Expository Sermons on 2 Peter
Thomas Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude
Day 81-90: 1 John 1-2
Days 91-100 1 John 2:12-4:6
Days 101-110 1 John 5, 2 John, 3 John
Recommended books on 1, 2, 3 John
D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Life in Christ: Studies in 1 John
John R. W. Stott, The Epistles of John
Day 111-120: Jude
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Recommended books on Jude
Dick Lucas & Christopher Green, The Message of 2 Peter and Jude
Thomas Schreiner, 1, 2 Peter, Jude
Day 121 - 150
The course has ended. Please make sure all quizzes have been completed. If your work is incomplete, it is considered a drop, and you will have to take the class again in order to receive credit.
Day 151 - 180
Our staff will be using this time to review your work. Your grade should appear on your "My Home Page" in the "Course Overview" section. Please contact Helpdesk if you have any questions or did not receive your grade.