{"id":720,"date":"2026-08-04T11:57:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/?p=720"},"modified":"2026-08-04T11:57:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:57:30","slug":"new-testament-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/new-testament-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"New Testament Survey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-rdne-8675061-1024x347.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-rdne-8675061-1024x347.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-rdne-8675061-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-rdne-8675061-768x260.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spiritbrood.org\/updates\/relevant\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/pexels-rdne-8675061.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 This course will give you a foundational understanding of the historical, cultural, literary, and theological dimensions of the New Testament. It will guide you through its major writings, the development of the early Church, the ministry of Paul, and the central themes that shape New Testament theology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unit 1 \u2013 New Testament Background, Gospels, and Acts<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc4 Reading Materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sundayschoolcourses.com\/origins\/origins.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.sundayschoolcourses.com\/origins\/origins.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Origins of the New Testament<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ms.fortresspress.com\/downloads\/9780800699710Chapter1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The World of the New Testament<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/solafidebibleschool.com\/nt-gospels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Four-Fold Witness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bcsmn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/NT-Student-Guide-final.pdf#page=11\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bcsmn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/NT-Student-Guide-final.pdf#page=11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts (Pages 5-111)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Part  A &#8211; <\/strong>Write a 1,000\u20131,500-word term paper addressing the following question: <strong>How did the religious, political, and cultural environment of first-century Judaism shape the context in which the New Testament emerged?<\/strong> In your paper, discuss:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The major Jewish groups of the first century and their characteristics, beliefs, and influence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The destruction of the Jerusalem Temple by the Romans in AD 70 and its impact on Judaism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The influence of Hellenization on Judaism in Palestine and the Jewish Diaspora.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How these factors help us understand the world in which Jesus and the early Christian movement emerged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The paper should demonstrate clear organization, accurate historical understanding, logical development of ideas, and appropriate academic writing.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Part  B &#8211; Complete the workbook activities in the section covering Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts (Pages 1\u2013111).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce4 Submit both in a single PDF format document through your Google Drive portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note that you are <em><strong>NOT<\/strong><\/em> permitted to use AI or copy from an existing work. We expect your term paper to be an original work. Your work will be rejected if AI content or plagiarism is detected. The Seminary is very strict on this.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unit 2 \u2013 Paul and the Early Christian Church<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc4 Reading Materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/solafidebibleschool.com\/pauls-journeys.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul\u2019s Missionary Journeys<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/solafidebibleschool.com\/nt-acts-timeline.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Early Church from Jerusalem to Rome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bcsmn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/NT-Student-Guide-final.pdf#page=119\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bcsmn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/NT-Student-Guide-final.pdf#page=119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paul\u2019s Epistles (Pages 113-211)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Part  A &#8211; <\/strong>Write a 1,000\u20131,500-word term paper addressing the following question: <strong>How did Paul\u2019s missionary journeys and approach to missionary work contribute to the expansion and development of the early Christian Church from Jerusalem to Rome<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Your paper should demonstrate accurate understanding of Paul\u2019s missionary journeys, logical organization of ideas, and an ability to connect Paul\u2019s ministry with the broader development of the early Christian Church.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Part  B &#8211; Complete the workbook activities in the section covering<\/strong> <strong>Paul&#8217;s Epistles (Pages 113\u2013211).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce4 Submit in a single PDF format document through your Google Drive portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note that you are <em><strong>NOT<\/strong><\/em> permitted to use AI or copy from an existing work. We expect your term paper to be an original work. Your work will be rejected if AI content or plagiarism is detected. The Seminary is very strict on this.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unit 3 \u2013 General Epistles, Revelation, and NT Theology<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc4 Reading Materials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bcsmn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/NT-Student-Guide-final.pdf#page=219\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bcsmn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/NT-Student-Guide-final.pdf#page=219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The General Epistles and The Apocalypse (Pages 213-279)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa5(Video) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ci0pYkxrnYs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Judaism and Christianity in NT Times<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/solafidebibleschool.com\/themes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Major Theological Themes of the New Testament<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Part A &#8211; <\/strong>Write a 1,000\u20131,500-word term paper addressing the following question: <strong>What major theological themes of the New Testament can be understood as responses to the historical and religious challenges faced by the early Christian Church?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You are not expected to discuss every theological theme or every challenge faced by the early Church. Select <strong>three major theological themes<\/strong> that you believe can be meaningfully connected to the historical and religious challenges of the period. Explain and support your answer with biblical and course materials.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Part B &#8211; Complete the workbook activities in the section covering the General Epistles and the Apocalypse (Pages 213-279)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udce4 Submit in a single PDF format document through your Google Drive portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Please note that you are <em><strong>NOT<\/strong><\/em> permitted to use AI or copy from an existing work. We expect your term paper to be an original work. Your work will be rejected if AI content or plagiarism is detected. The Seminary is very strict on this.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udca1 This course will give you a foundational understanding of the historical, cultural, literary, and theological dimensions of the New Testament. It will guide you through its major writings, the development of the early Church, the ministry of Paul, and the central themes that shape New Testament theology. 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