Hebrews - Revelation - Reformed Theological Seminary

Overview of the Content of Hebrews (Chapter 1)

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will become familiar with the content of the entire book of Hebrews and will be able to grasp the message of the book as a whole

Overview of the Content of Hebrews (Chapters 2-4)

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will become familiar with the content of the entire book of Hebrews and will be able to grasp the message of the book as a whole

Overview of the Content of Hebrews (Chapters 5-10)

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will become familiar with the content of the entire book of Hebrews and will be able to grasp the message of the book as a whole

Overview of the Content of Hebrews (Chapters 11-13)

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will become familiar with the content of the entire book of Hebrews and will be able to grasp the message of the book as a whole

Theology of Hebrews Part 1

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will become aware of how the author of Hebrews uses the OT in many of the exhortations he gives to his readers The student will become aware of the teaching of the priesthood of Christ in Hebrews and how it is related to the Aaronic and Melchizedekian priesthoods

Theology of Hebrews Part 2

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will become aware of how the author of Hebrews uses the OT in many of the exhortations he gives to his readers The student will become aware of the teaching of the priesthood of Christ in Hebrews and how it is related to the Aaronic and Melchizedekian priesthoods

The Sin Against the Holy Spirit

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will be able to understand what the author of Hebrews is saying in 6:4-6 and 10:26-31

Characteristics, Recipients, and Author of James

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will gain an understanding of the characteristics of James, as well as the recipients and the author of the epistle The student will gain an understanding of the theology of James, as well as the date, place, and history of the epistle

Theology, Date, Place, and History of James

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will gain an understanding of the characteristics of James, as well as the recipients and the author of the epistle The student will gain an understanding of the theology of James, as well as the date, place, and history of the epistle

Author, Source, and Theology of 1 Peter

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will be able to grasp the evidence for Peter being the author of 1 Peter, as well as the source of his epistle The student will be able to recognize elements of the theology of 1 Peter, as well as be able to know its date, place, purpose, and exegesis (of 1 Pet 3:18-22)

Theology and Recipients of 1 Peter

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will be able to grasp the evidence for Peter being the author of 1 Peter, as well as the source of his epistle The student will be able to recognize elements of the theology of 1 Peter, as well as be able to know its date, place, purpose, and exegesis (of 1 Pet 3:18-22)

Date, Place, Purpose, and Exegesis of 1 Peter

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will be able to grasp the evidence for Peter being the author of 1 Peter, as well as the source of his epistle The student will be able to recognize elements of the theology of 1 Peter, as well as be able to know its date, place, purpose, and exegesis (of 1 Pet 3:18-22)

Author, Recipients, Purpose, and Theology of 2 Peter

March 1, 0201 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will be able to understand the book of 2 Peter by grasping its authorship, relationship to other NT writings, recipients, purpose, theology, place and date, and place in the canon. The student will be able to understand the book of Jude by grasping its authorship, parallels with 2 Peter, characteristics, apocryphal quotes, date and place, and canonicity

Canonicity of 2 Peter and Jude

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

The student will be able to understand the book of 2 Peter by grasping its authorship, relationship to other NT writings, recipients, purpose, theology, place and date, and place in the canon. The student will be able to understand the book of Jude by grasping its authorship, parallels with 2 Peter, characteristics, apocryphal quotes, date and place, and canonicity

Patterns in Revelation

March 1, 2011 • Dr. Simon J. Kistemaker

To introduce the book of Revelation by discussing the standard introductory matters as well as special topics like numbers, the OT in Revelation, and the different modes of interpretation of the book.