This course provides an introduction and overview of Paul’s letters to the early church. Students will gain a working knowledge of Paul and his letters to refine their ability to interpret Paul’s writings and thereby reflect on the personal and corporate applications.

Class Instructor: Tim Ragan, tragan@sbcfamily.org

EquipU Registrar: equipu@sbcfamily.org

 
Course Syllabus
 

SESSION/WEEK 1

Student Handout
 
Video: The Apostle Paul's Authorship
Video: Paul Bound for Rome
Video: Paul's Background and Conversion
Video: Paul's Missionary Journeys

SESSION/WEEK 2

Student Notes
Video: The Bible Explained - Romans
Video: Overview - Romans 1-4
Video: Overview - Romans 5-16

SESSION/WEEK 3

Student Notes
 
Video: 1 Corinthians Summary
Video: 1 Corinthians - Bible Project
Video: The Gift of Tongues
Video: Homosexualtiy Discussed
Video: Christian Women and Head Coverings
Video: Women's Permissions to Speak in Church

SESSION/WEEK 4

Student Notes
 
Video: 2 corinthians Summary
Video: John MacArthur on 2 Corinthians 12

SESSION/WEEK 5

Student Notes: Colossians
Student Notes: Ephesians
Video: Background on Colossae
Video: Overview - Colossians
Video: Overview - Ephesians
Video: Where is Ancient Ephesus?
Video: Background to the Book of Ephesians
 

SESSION/WEEK 6

Student Notes: Galatians
Student Notes: Philippians
Video: Overview of Galatians
Video: Galatians Historical Background
Video: Philippians Overview
Video: Ancient Philippi
Video: Philippians Historical Background
 

SESSION/WEEK 7

Student Notes: 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Student Notes: Philemon
Video: Thessalonians Summary
Video: Thessalonica Background
Video: Bible Project - 1 Thessalonians
Video: Bible Project - 2 Thessalonians
Video: Bible Project - Philemon
 

SESSION/WEEK 8

Student Notes: 1 Timothy
Student Notes: 2 Timothy
Student Notes: Titus
Video: 1 Timothy Overview
Video: 2 Timothy Overview
Video: Titus Overview
Video: Can a Woman Preach if Elders Affirm It?
Video: Can Women be Pastors or Deacons?
Video: How are Women Saved through Childbearing? 1 timothy 2:15
Video: What Did Paul Mean by ‘I Do Not Permit a Woman to Teach’?