Soteriology is the branch of theology that deals with the study of salvation, focusing on how Christ's life, death, and resurrection bring about the redemption of humanity.
Soteriology (Salvation)
Covenant Love: Introducing the Biblical Worldview
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Covenant Love: Introducing the Biblical Worldview ✠
The "Covenant Love: Introducing the Biblical Worldview" course explores the foundational concept of covenant in the Bible, which reveals God's plan to form one holy family through a series of covenants, culminating in Jesus. It studies the five key covenants in the Old Testament and their fulfillment in Jesus and the Church. The course aims to help students understand the importance of covenants in interpreting the Bible and differentiates between biblical covenants and modern contracts. The primary text is the Bible, with additional readings recommended from Scott Hahn’s "A Father Who Keeps His Promises."
God's Covenant Plan
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God's Covenant Plan ✠
The "God's Covenant Plan" course provides a broad overview of the Bible, focusing on the concept of covenants that God establishes with His chosen people. Starting with creation and continuing through the Old Testament covenants made with figures like Abraham, Moses, and King David, the course culminates in the New Covenant with Jesus and the Church. It aims to teach basic Catholic principles for reading Scripture and understanding the significance of these covenants. The primary text is the Bible, supplemented by Scott Hahn’s "A Father Who Keeps His Promises."
‘He Must Reign’: The Kingdom of God in Scripture
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‘He Must Reign’: The Kingdom of God in Scripture ✠
The course "He Must Reign: The Kingdom of God in Scripture" explores whether Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah, the Son of David, destined to restore the everlasting monarchy. It examines the Old Testament background, the rise and fall of the Davidic monarchy, and the messianic hopes of Israel. The course delves into the New Testament depiction of Jesus as the Davidic Messiah, focusing on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, while also exploring Davidic-kingdom imagery in other New Testament texts. The primary text for the course is the Bible, supplemented by study guides for the Gospels and Acts.