This is a Bible Study course devoted to providing a basic understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Course Description

Gospel 101 is a 6 week course that provides students with an in-depth understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ based on biblical scripture references. Each week will be devoted to building a deeper understanding of the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

A combination of scripture reading and discussion will be be used to provide a "bootstrap" approach to helping the student understand and explain the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Optional homework assignments will be suggested each week to underline the points made in the classroom.

Objective

Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." -- Matthew 28:18-20

The first objective of this course is to teach students the basics of the gospel message so that they too can lead others to Jesus Christ.

The second objective of this course is to help the student grow in the Body of Jesus Christ by daily spiritual nurishment through the Word of God.

The third objective of this acquaint the student with various Bible Study techniques including the use of a concordance, a topical index and commentaries

Prerequisites

The student is required to bring a bible to class each week.

Recommended Next Steps

After taking this course the student is encouraged to further develop spiritually by:

continuing to read the Word of God daily.
joining a small group bible study.

Course Outline 

The following are the topical questions that will be addressed as we study the basic themes of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Session 1: Good News!

What Is the meaning of the term "gospel"?

Session 2: The Lord Reigns!

What Is the meaning of the term "kingdom"?

Session 3: Behold Your God!

What Is the meaning of the term "seek"?

Session 4: Enter In!

What Is the meaning of the term "faith"?

Session 5: White as Snow!

What Is the meaning of the term "justify"?

Session 6: Be Holy!

What Is the meaning of the term "sanctify"?

Next ... Course Instructions

Prepared by William C. Barman for George Young Memorial United Methodist Church -- Palm Harbor, FL on 7/2/04; 2:10:43 PM