Educational—Classes (NOBTS)
Link: Biblical Theology (UHC)
Exploring the NT
This purpose for this course is to introduce the student to the literature of the New Testament by study of both the biblical texts and the historical and cultural factors that shaped the text. Areas discussed include historical background, contemporary scholarship, and the themes and general teachings of the New Testament books.
Intro Video:
Exam Study Guides:
Class Resources:
Lecture Handouts:
ExNT01-Intro
ExNT02-Canon
ExNT03-Foreign
ExNT04-MaccHas
ExNT05-Herod
ExNT06-Empire1
ExNT07-Empire2
ExNT08-Caesars
ExNT09-Judaism1
ExNT10-Judaism2
ExNT11-GosLit
ExNT12-GosJesus
ExNT13-MarkMatt
ExNT14-LukeActs
ExNT15-John
ExNT16-Acts13-28
ExNT17-PaulLit
ExNT18-PaulEarlyEp
ExNT19-Corinthians
ExNT20-Romans
ExNT21-PrisonEp
ExNT22-PastoralEp
ExNT23-GeneralEp1
ExNT24-GeneralEp2
ExNT25-Revelation
ExNT02-Canon
ExNT03-Foreign
ExNT04-MaccHas
ExNT05-Herod
ExNT06-Empire1
ExNT07-Empire2
ExNT08-Caesars
ExNT09-Judaism1
ExNT10-Judaism2
ExNT11-GosLit
ExNT12-GosJesus
ExNT13-MarkMatt
ExNT14-LukeActs
ExNT15-John
ExNT16-Acts13-28
ExNT17-PaulLit
ExNT18-PaulEarlyEp
ExNT19-Corinthians
ExNT20-Romans
ExNT21-PrisonEp
ExNT22-PastoralEp
ExNT23-GeneralEp1
ExNT24-GeneralEp2
ExNT25-Revelation
Hermeneutics
This course is a study of the principles of biblical interpretation, an introduction to major resources available for biblical interpretation, and an exegetical study of selected passages from the various types of biblical literature. The course focus is practical—the goal is that the student would develop sound methods of exegesis and application of biblical texts.
Intro Video:
Written Assignments:
Class Resources:
Lecture Handouts:
Herm01-Intro
Herm02-JewishModels
Herm03-ChristianModels
Herm04-ReformationModels
Herm05-ModernModels
Herm06-CanonTextTranslations
Herm07-InterpreterGoalApplication
Herm08-GeneralRulesProse
Herm09-GeneralRulesPoetry
Herm10-OTNarrative
Herm11-OTLaw
Herm12-OTProphecy
Herm13-OTPsalms
Herm14-OTWisdom
Herm15-Gospel1
Herm16-Gospel2
Herm17-Parables
Herm18-Acts
Herm19-Epistle1
Herm20-Epistle2
Herm21-Revelation1
Herm22-Revelation2
Herm02-JewishModels
Herm03-ChristianModels
Herm04-ReformationModels
Herm05-ModernModels
Herm06-CanonTextTranslations
Herm07-InterpreterGoalApplication
Herm08-GeneralRulesProse
Herm09-GeneralRulesPoetry
Herm10-OTNarrative
Herm11-OTLaw
Herm12-OTProphecy
Herm13-OTPsalms
Herm14-OTWisdom
Herm15-Gospel1
Herm16-Gospel2
Herm17-Parables
Herm18-Acts
Herm19-Epistle1
Herm20-Epistle2
Herm21-Revelation1
Herm22-Revelation2
Introductory Greek
This course provides a basic introduction to the Greek language used in writing the Greek New Testament. The student is introduced to the basic morphology of Koine Greek in order to develop translation skills from Greek to English to facilitate exegesis of New Testament passages for ministry in teaching and preaching. The grammar is deductive in approach.
Intro Video:
Exam Study Guides:
Class Resources:
Vocabulary Resources:
NOBTS Vocabulary App (iOS)
Vocabulary Audio (MP3)
Vocabulary 01
Vocabulary 02
Vocabulary 03
Vocabulary 04
Vocabulary 05
Vocabulary 06
Vocabulary 07
Vocabulary 08
Vocabulary 09
Vocabulary 10
Vocabulary 11
Vocabulary 12
Vocabulary 13
Vocabulary 14
Vocabulary 15
Vocabulary 16
Vocabulary 17
Vocabulary 18
Vocabulary 19
Vocabulary 20
Vocabulary 21
Vocabulary 22
Vocabulary 23
Vocabulary Audio (PowerPoint)
Vocabulary 01
Vocabulary 02
Vocabulary 03
Vocabulary 04
Vocabulary 05
Vocabulary 06
Vocabulary 07
Vocabulary 08
Vocabulary 09
Vocabulary 10
Vocabulary 11
Vocabulary 12
Vocabulary 13
Vocabulary 14
Vocabulary 15
Vocabulary 16
Vocabulary 17
Vocabulary 18
Vocabulary 19
Vocabulary 20
Vocabulary 21
Vocabulary 22
Vocabulary 23
Vocabulary Audio (MP3)
Vocabulary 01
Vocabulary 02
Vocabulary 03
Vocabulary 04
Vocabulary 05
Vocabulary 06
Vocabulary 07
Vocabulary 08
Vocabulary 09
Vocabulary 10
Vocabulary 11
Vocabulary 12
Vocabulary 13
Vocabulary 14
Vocabulary 15
Vocabulary 16
Vocabulary 17
Vocabulary 18
Vocabulary 19
Vocabulary 20
Vocabulary 21
Vocabulary 22
Vocabulary 23
Vocabulary Audio (PowerPoint)
Vocabulary 01
Vocabulary 02
Vocabulary 03
Vocabulary 04
Vocabulary 05
Vocabulary 06
Vocabulary 07
Vocabulary 08
Vocabulary 09
Vocabulary 10
Vocabulary 11
Vocabulary 12
Vocabulary 13
Vocabulary 14
Vocabulary 15
Vocabulary 16
Vocabulary 17
Vocabulary 18
Vocabulary 19
Vocabulary 20
Vocabulary 21
Vocabulary 22
Vocabulary 23
Lecture Handouts:
The lecture handouts became the chapters of the class textbook, Gerald L. Stevens, New Testament Greek Primer (Cascade Books: Eugene, OR, 2010).
Intermediate Greek
This course is meant to: (1) review NT Greek grammar, (2) advance translation skills, (3) increase vocabulary, and (4) facilitate NT exegesis in minsitry. Selected New Testament passages are assigned for translation, and the student is engaged in systematic vocabulary acquisition of words occurring 15 or more times in the New Testament.
Intro Video:
Exam Study Guides:
Class Resources:
Vocabulary Resources:
Lecture Handouts:
The lecture handouts became the chapters of the class textbook, Gerald L. Stevens, New Testament Greek Intermediate (Cascade Books: Eugene, OR, 2008).
Acts
This course consists of an exegetical study of Acts through verse-by-verse analysis, comparison of English translations, consideration of historical and cultural issues, and consultation with major literature. Proper methods for exegesis are modeled with application to practical ministry. Prerequisites are Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics and Exploring the New Testament.
Intro Video:
Exam Study Guides:
Class Resources:
Acts-BibInter Article (Stevens)
Acts 1–12 Outline
Acts 13–28 Outline
Acts Content Overview
Peter’s Sermons in Acts
Paul’s Sermons in Acts
Peter/Paul Symbolism in Acts
Stephen’s Speech and Acts Plot
Stephen’s Speech Summary
The Pharisees (Bruce)
Damascus Road (Polhill)
Damascus Road Scenes
Galatians 2 and Acts 15
Miletus Speech (Polhill)
Acts Video Resources
Acts Video Links
Acts 1–12 Outline
Acts 13–28 Outline
Acts Content Overview
Peter’s Sermons in Acts
Paul’s Sermons in Acts
Peter/Paul Symbolism in Acts
Stephen’s Speech and Acts Plot
Stephen’s Speech Summary
The Pharisees (Bruce)
Damascus Road (Polhill)
Damascus Road Scenes
Galatians 2 and Acts 15
Miletus Speech (Polhill)
Acts Video Resources
Acts Video Links
Lecture Handouts:
Acts01-Intro
Acts02-Acts
Acts03-Ch01
Acts04-Pentecost Bckgnd
Acts05-Ch02
Acts06-Ch03–04
Acts07-Ch04–05
Acts08-Antioch Bckgnd
Acts09-Ch06–07
Acts10-Ch08
Acts11-Saul/Paul Analysis
Acts12-Ch09
Acts13-Ch10–11
Acts14-Ch11–12
Acts15-Ch13–14
Acts16-Ch15
Acts17-Ch16
Acts18-Ch17
Acts19-Ch18
Acts20-Ch18–19
Acts21-Ch19–20
Acts22-Ch20–21
Acts23-Ch21–23
Acts24-Ch24–26
Acts25-Ch27
Acts26-Ch28
Acts02-Acts
Acts03-Ch01
Acts04-Pentecost Bckgnd
Acts05-Ch02
Acts06-Ch03–04
Acts07-Ch04–05
Acts08-Antioch Bckgnd
Acts09-Ch06–07
Acts10-Ch08
Acts11-Saul/Paul Analysis
Acts12-Ch09
Acts13-Ch10–11
Acts14-Ch11–12
Acts15-Ch13–14
Acts16-Ch15
Acts17-Ch16
Acts18-Ch17
Acts19-Ch18
Acts20-Ch18–19
Acts21-Ch19–20
Acts22-Ch20–21
Acts23-Ch21–23
Acts24-Ch24–26
Acts25-Ch27
Acts26-Ch28
Acts Textbook:
The lecture handouts became the chapters of the class textbook, Gerald L. Stevens, Acts: A New Vision of the People of God 2nd ed. (Pickwick: Eugene, OR, 2019).
Romans
This course consists of an exegetical study of Romans through verse-by-verse analysis, comparison of English translations, consideration of historical and cultural issues, and consultation with major literature. Proper methods for exegesis are modeled with application to practical ministry. Prerequisites are Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics and Exploring the New Testament.
Intro Video:
Exam Study Guides:
Written Assignments:
Class Resources:
PDF Resources:
Flex Instructor
Life of Paul
Life of Paul Outline
Message of Paul
Message of Paul Outline
Pauline Polarities
The Pharisees (Bruce)
Greco-Roman Letters
Greco-Roman Letters Outline
Hilasterion-Mercy Seat (Wilson)
Rhetoric of Romans 7
Pre-Class Assignments:
Gospel of God OT Video
Gospel of God OT Handout
Gospel of God NT Video
Gospel of God NT Handout
Greek Translation:
Rom 16.1–7
Rom 1.1–7
Rom 1.13–15+15.22–29
Rom 1.16–17
Rom 1.18–27
Rom 2.26–29
Rom 3.21–26
Rom 4.17–25
Rom 5.1–2
Rom 5.18–21
Rom 6.1–5
Rom 7.19–25
Rom 8.7–11
Rom 8.18–25+28–30
Rom 9.22–26
Rom 9.30–33+10.1–4
Rom 11.1–7
Rom 11.25–32
Flex Instructor
Life of Paul
Life of Paul Outline
Message of Paul
Message of Paul Outline
Pauline Polarities
The Pharisees (Bruce)
Greco-Roman Letters
Greco-Roman Letters Outline
Hilasterion-Mercy Seat (Wilson)
Rhetoric of Romans 7
Pre-Class Assignments:
Gospel of God OT Video
Gospel of God OT Handout
Gospel of God NT Video
Gospel of God NT Handout
Greek Translation:
Rom 16.1–7
Rom 1.1–7
Rom 1.13–15+15.22–29
Rom 1.16–17
Rom 1.18–27
Rom 2.26–29
Rom 3.21–26
Rom 4.17–25
Rom 5.1–2
Rom 5.18–21
Rom 6.1–5
Rom 7.19–25
Rom 8.7–11
Rom 8.18–25+28–30
Rom 9.22–26
Rom 9.30–33+10.1–4
Rom 11.1–7
Rom 11.25–32
Written Assignments:
Lecture Handouts:
(Pre-Class: Rom01, Rom02)
Rom01-Gospel of God OT
Rom02-Gospel of God NT
Rom03-Class Intro
Rom04-Paul’s Life and Mission
Rom05-Israel’s Narrative
Rom06-Romans Background
Rom07-Rom1.1–7
Rom08-Rom1.8–17
Rom09-Rom1.18–32
Rom10-Rom2.1—3.26
Rom11-Rom3.27—5.11
Rom12-Rom5.12—7.6
Rom13-Rom7.7—8.39
Rom14-Rom9.1–29
Rom15-Rom9.30—10.24
Rom16-Rom11.25—12.21
Rom17-Rom13.1—15.13
Rom18-Rom15.14–33+16.1–27
Rom01-Gospel of God OT
Rom02-Gospel of God NT
Rom03-Class Intro
Rom04-Paul’s Life and Mission
Rom05-Israel’s Narrative
Rom06-Romans Background
Rom07-Rom1.1–7
Rom08-Rom1.8–17
Rom09-Rom1.18–32
Rom10-Rom2.1—3.26
Rom11-Rom3.27—5.11
Rom12-Rom5.12—7.6
Rom13-Rom7.7—8.39
Rom14-Rom9.1–29
Rom15-Rom9.30—10.24
Rom16-Rom11.25—12.21
Rom17-Rom13.1—15.13
Rom18-Rom15.14–33+16.1–27
Romans Textbook:
The lecture handouts are tied to the chapters of the class textbook, Gerald L. Stevens, Romans: The Gospel of God (Pickwick: Eugene, OR, 2021).
Revelation
This course consists of an exegetical study of Revelation through verse-by-verse analysis, comparison of English translations, consideration of historical and cultural issues, and consultation with major literature. Proper methods for exegesis are modeled with application to practical ministry. Prerequisites are Introduction to Biblical Hermeneutics and Exploring the New Testament.
Intro Video:
Exam Study Guides:
Written Assignments:
Class Resources:
PDF Resources:
“Apocalypse!” Video Outline
“Doomsday” Narration Errors
Eschatology Lecture (Keathley)
Seven Churches (Hemer)
Seven Churches Table (Greek)
“Bible Project” Videos:
Revelation 1–11
Revelation 12–22
Pre-Class Assignments:
Apocalypse Video
Doomsday Video
Greek Translation:
Rev 1.1–8
Rev 2.1–7
Rev 5.1–7
Rev 6.1–8
Rev 7.1–4, 13–14
Rev 9.7–11
Rev 11.1–7, 17–18
Rev 12.1–12
Rev 13.11–18
Rev 16.12–21
Rev 17.1–11
Rev 19.11–16
Rev 20.1–15
Dr. Stevens Videos:
Passion Millennial Hermeneutic
Teaching Session: Judgment 1
Teaching Session: Judgment 2
Sermon: “Heaven’s Savior” (5.6–7)
“Apocalypse!” Video Outline
“Doomsday” Narration Errors
Eschatology Lecture (Keathley)
Seven Churches (Hemer)
Seven Churches Table (Greek)
“Bible Project” Videos:
Revelation 1–11
Revelation 12–22
Pre-Class Assignments:
Apocalypse Video
Doomsday Video
Greek Translation:
Rev 1.1–8
Rev 2.1–7
Rev 5.1–7
Rev 6.1–8
Rev 7.1–4, 13–14
Rev 9.7–11
Rev 11.1–7, 17–18
Rev 12.1–12
Rev 13.11–18
Rev 16.12–21
Rev 17.1–11
Rev 19.11–16
Rev 20.1–15
Dr. Stevens Videos:
Passion Millennial Hermeneutic
Teaching Session: Judgment 1
Teaching Session: Judgment 2
Sermon: “Heaven’s Savior” (5.6–7)
Lecture Handouts:
Rev01-Discussion: Stevens 3–37 + “Apocalypse” Video
Rev02-Discussion: Stevens 37–72 + “Apocalypse” Video
Rev03-Discussion: Stevens 72–110 + “Apocalypse” Video
Rev04-Discussion: Stevens 110–42 + “Doomsday” Video
Rev05-History
Rev06-Interpretive Decisions
Rev07-Theological Decisions
Rev08-Contextual Decisions
Rev09-Prologue (1.1–8)
Rev10-Vision (1.9–20)
Rev11-Letters (2.1–29)
Rev12-Letters (3.1–22)
Rev13 Heaven (4.1—5.14)
Rev14-Seals (6.1—8.1)
Rev15-Trumpets (8.2—9.21)
Rev16-Interlude (10.1—11.19)
Rev17-Dragon (12.1–18)
Rev18-Beasts (13.1–18)
Rev19-Prelude (14.1–20)
Rev20-Bowls (15.1—16.21)
Rev21-Harlot (17.1–18)
Rev22-Babylon (18.1—19.10)
Rev23-Rider (19.11–21)
Rev24-Millennium (20.1–15)
Rev25-Victory (21.1—22.5)
Rev26-Epilogue (22.6–21)
Rev02-Discussion: Stevens 37–72 + “Apocalypse” Video
Rev03-Discussion: Stevens 72–110 + “Apocalypse” Video
Rev04-Discussion: Stevens 110–42 + “Doomsday” Video
Rev05-History
Rev06-Interpretive Decisions
Rev07-Theological Decisions
Rev08-Contextual Decisions
Rev09-Prologue (1.1–8)
Rev10-Vision (1.9–20)
Rev11-Letters (2.1–29)
Rev12-Letters (3.1–22)
Rev13 Heaven (4.1—5.14)
Rev14-Seals (6.1—8.1)
Rev15-Trumpets (8.2—9.21)
Rev16-Interlude (10.1—11.19)
Rev17-Dragon (12.1–18)
Rev18-Beasts (13.1–18)
Rev19-Prelude (14.1–20)
Rev20-Bowls (15.1—16.21)
Rev21-Harlot (17.1–18)
Rev22-Babylon (18.1—19.10)
Rev23-Rider (19.11–21)
Rev24-Millennium (20.1–15)
Rev25-Victory (21.1—22.5)
Rev26-Epilogue (22.6–21)
Revelation Textbook:
The lecture handouts are tied to the chapters of the class textbook, Gerald L. Stevens, Revelation: The Past and Future of John’s Apocalypse (Pickwick: Eugene, OR, 2014).