Congregational Courses: NT Overview
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22 – What did Jesus mean when he said in Matthew that he was only sent to the lost sheep of Israel?
Dr. Sacer discusses how Matthew is written for a Jewish audience but the strongest statements of faith are made by Gentiles.
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44 – What do the letters of John tell us about first century Christian congregations?
Dr. Oschwald explains why 1st, 2nd and 3rd John were written.
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54 – Was the encounter of Paul with Jesus on the road to Demascus truly a conversion?
Dr. Oschwald explains Paul’s conversion or transformation on the Road to Damascus.
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12 – What are some of the questions surrounding authorship of the books of the New Testament?
Dr. Scaer explains some of the criticisms of the apostolic scriptures.
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30 – What is meant by calling the Gospels passion narratives with long introductions?
Dr. Sacer explains that the passion narratives are the culmination of each of the Gospels.
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50 – Why was the apostle Paul a good choice for Luke to trace the spread of the Gospel in Acts?
Dr. Oschwald explains why Paul was chosen by Luke to show the spread of Christianity.
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21 – Why is John the Baptist so important?
Dr. Sacer explains the importance of John the Baptist and how his life point to Jesus.
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47 – What difference does it make whether Mary was perpetually a virgin or not?
Dr. Sacer explains that Mary was probably not a virgin all her live but had other children.
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34 – How is Jesus with us always if he ascended into heaven?
Dr. Sacer explains how Christ is with still today.