1946-1947 Baptist Bible Institute Catalog

Departments of Instruction BIBLICAL EXPOSITION The aim of this department is to give the student a work– ing knowledge of every part of the Bible. Certain pivotal books are given more thorough and detailed treatment. I. BIBLE HISTORY. The historical portions of both the Old and New Testaments are studied in detail. This course is designed to give the student an efficient knowledge and spiritual understanding of the history of God's dealing with man from the Creation onward through the Patriarchal, Tribal, and National History of Israel; a thorough study of the life and times of Christ, the founding and growth of the Christian Church as described in The Acts, and the oral and written ministry of the Apostle Paul. A. Old Testament History (Genesis through Nehemiah). From Adam to the Roman Conquest of Palestine. Day School: two hours, two semesters, first year. Evening School: one hour, three terms, first year. B. New Testament History (Matthew through Acts). L.ife of Christ. Day School: one hour, two semesters, second year. Evening School: one hour, two terms, third year. Acts of the Apostles. A detailed study of the first half of the book. Day School: one hour, first semester, third year. Evening School: one hour, third term, third year. Paul and His Apostles. A detailed study of the mission– ary journeys of Paul, as recorded in the latter half of Acts, personal glimpses of the life of Paul, and the time, place and conditions under which his epistles were written. Day School: one hour, two semesters, third year. IL BIBLE BOOK STUDY (Esther through Revelation, except books studied under I and III). The more important portions of the books of the Bible from Esther to Revelation (omitting books taught in other classes) are studied in detail, noting authorship, time, position in the Canon, divisions of the theme and detailed exposition. -24-