DM2 - Ecclesiology

This course consists of a systematic study of the church of Jesus Christ from the standpoint of Scripture. The goal is to provide an extended treatise of the important topic, the body of Christ. Topics include the definition of the church, the purpose of the church, the significance of the church, the uniqueness of the church, the mission of the church, the believer’s relationship to the church, and much more. The course begins with a broad overview of God’s ultimate plan for history and then seeks to explain how the church fits into that universal plan. After describing, defining, and differentiating the church from other entities, individual aspects of the church will be discussed. The goal in teaching these topics is to elevate Christ’s church in the student’s thinking by understanding the unique nature of this entity from Scripture.

DM2 - 1 Timothy

This course consists of a verse-by-verse study of 1 Timothy. Within this letter from Paul to Timothy, we find how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, the church. This is important because the church functions as the pillar and support of truth in this dark and godless world. Analogized to a household, this study provides practical instruction on Christ’s masterpiece. On a practical level, Paul covers topics ranging from false teaching, church discipline, gender-specific duties, leadership qualifications, family relationships, and several other items. 1 Timothy provides a holistic picture of what a biblical church should like and how it should function.

DM2 - Knowing God (Eden to Calvary)

This is a foundational study that begins in Genesis and ends with the resurrection of Christ. It covers Genesis and Exodus along with other key Old Testament passages before jumping into the Gospels. Consequently, this course provides a skeletal view of the main theme of the Bible: the gospel of Jesus Christ. The doctrines of God, man, original sin, and salvation are developed through the overview of this historical narrative.