Acts and Romans

Mini-Hermeneutics and Theological Categories

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will assess the hermeneutical principles to biblical and theological scholarship, as well as to preaching and teaching. The student will synthesize the various theological approaches (ST, BT, RH).

Acts Introduction

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will examine the authorship of Acts and its relationship to the Gospel of Luke. The student will evaluate various working outlines of Acts, with memorization of Dr. Cara’s Acts outline.

History of Interpretation of Acts

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will analyze and critique critical and conservative views of Acts. The student will distinguish the primary and secondary purposes of Acts.

Acts 1-2 Pentecost

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will take inventory of the significance of Christ’s ascension related to Pentecost and the ministry of the Holy Spirit as presented in the book of Acts. The student will appraise Peter’s high Christology in the Pentecost sermon.

Acts 4 Preaching Christ

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will exercise the ability to use Acts 4 to explain the role of the Holy Spirit in ministry and preaching. The student will calculate the significance of “name” and apply Acts 4:12 to modern, pluralistic audiences.

Word of God Theme in Acts

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will examine what type of entity the “Word of God” is in Acts. The student will calculate the emphasis on Word and Spirit in the Reformed tradition.

Acts 10-11 Peter and Cornelius

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will assemble the Holy Spirit events in Acts and expound their significance in Acts. The student will identify the function of tongues in the Acts narrative and redemptive history.

Acts 15 Jerusalem Council

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will examine the problems leading to Jerusalem Council, the discussion and theology of the council and its conclusions. The student will theologize how the conclusions of Acts 15 relate to Paul’s actions in Acts, as well as to modern situations.

Acts 19 John's Disciples

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will value the redemptive-historical emphases of Luke in the Acts narrative related to John’s disciples. The student will formulate an explanation for Luke’s phrase “filled with Holy Spirit” as used in the Acts narrative.

Acts 20 Ephesian Elders

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will assess the whole counsel of God in Christian ministry. The student will apply Acts 20 to pastoral ministry and church leadership.

Romans Introduction

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will evaluate the importance of Romans and its contribution to the canon. The student will value biblical scholarship throughout Church history and its contribution to our understanding of the Bible. The student will memorize the outline of Romans.

Romans 1: Theme of Romans

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will organize the theme’s connection to the outline of Romans. The student will analyze the phrase that “righteousness of God” at least includes God’s status of righteousness which comes from God, given freely to the believer.

Romans 1-3 The Law and Sin

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will evaluate that all men are involved in sin, and are destitute of the righteousness God requires. The student will develop a view of God’s law and human sin.

Perspectives on Justification Part 1

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will express apologetic skill in defending and explaining the Reformed view of justification. The student will judge fairly opposing viewpoints.

Perspectives on Justification Part 2

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The student will express apologetic skill in defending and explaining the Reformed view of justification. The student will judge fairly opposing viewpoints.

Reformed Theological Seminary

Dr. Robert J Cara 2019

Mini-Hermeneutics and Theological Categories

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Acts Introduction

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

History of Interpretation of Acts

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Acts 1-2 Pentecost

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Acts 4 Preaching Christ

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Word of God Theme in Acts

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Acts 10-11 Peter and Cornelius

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Acts 15 Jerusalem Council

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Acts 19 John's Disciples

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Acts 20 Ephesian Elders

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Romans Introduction

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Romans 1: Theme of Romans

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Romans 1-3 The Law and Sin

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Perspectives on Justification Part 1

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Perspectives on Justification Part 2

February 1, 2019 • Dr. Robert J Cara