Course
History of Redemption
Course Overview
Students learn to read the Bible as one unified redemptive story centered on God’s kingdom, fulfilled in Christ, and moving toward new creation.
Course Topics
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Introduction and Creation — Begin with Genesis 1–2 and the Bible’s opening vision of God, creation, humanity, and the world.
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Israel’s Pre-history — Trace Genesis 2–11 and the early story of humanity, sin, judgment, and promise.
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God’s New Beginning — Explore God’s redemptive purposes through the beginnings of Israel’s story.
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Israel in the Land — Consider Israel’s life in the land and its place in the unfolding kingdom story.
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Poetry and Wisdom Literature — Examine how the poetic books contribute to the Bible’s redemptive storyline.
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Israel in Exile — Study exile as a major turning point in Israel’s history and hope.
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Jesus: His Birth and Ministry — Explore how Jesus’ arrival and ministry fulfill the promises and patterns of the Old Testament.
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Jesus: His Death, Resurrection and Ascension — Consider the saving work of Christ as the center of the history of redemption.
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The Growth of the NT Church — Trace the expansion of the church and the mission of God after Christ’s ascension.
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Consummation: The New Heavens and the New Earth — Conclude with the Bible’s final vision of redemption, restoration, and God’s completed kingdom.
Duration
10 weeks
Format
In-person course
Price
$300
(Certificate and Open Course Students)

