This course has a new instructor so the syllabus may change before August 1st.
Syllabus – First Principles
Instructor: David B. Johnson
PURPOSE:
This course is designed to be an introduction to the Christian Faith
We will cover material that pertains to the development of the fundamental principles of
Christianity
TEXTBOOKS:
The King James Version (preferred) or American Standard Bible (1901)
Beyond Baptism - Kevin W. Rhodes
Building Blocks - Kevin W. Rhodes
For info about book orders please visit our book orders page.
TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
Two tests will be given during the semester (Week 7, Week 17)
Each chapter in Rhodes' books must be read with all questions and assignments at the end of
each chapter answered and accomplished by the class period below
These items need to be on the top of the first page of any homework assignment you turn in for
class and on the subject line of the email: name, chapter title; and chapter number (ex. David
Johnson; You've Only Just Begun; Chapter 1)
You must include both questions and answers on the assignment page as well as assigned
memory verses. All pages must be numbered. MLA format is preferred. You must send all
assignments as either a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF document. It is a good
idea to retain any and all submitted material.
SUBJECTS COVERED:
Improper Sources of Authority; The Authority of the Word of God; Rejection of the Bible as
Authority; Revelation; Inspiration; Confirmation; Preservation; Translations; The Canon of
Scripture; Covenants of the Scriptures; The Sabbath; Uses of the Old Testament; Rightly
Dividing the Word of God; The Power of the Gospel; The New Testament as a Pattern;
Profitable Bible Study; How to Determine Right; The Devil, Sin & Hell; Worship; The Assembly;
Ye Must be Born Again; Except Ye Be Converted; The Blood of Christ; The Scheme of
Redemption; The Love, Grace & Mercy of God; Saving Faith; Repent or Perish; Confession;
Bible Baptism; What Must I do to be Saved; Sanctification; The New Testament Church; Old
Testament Survey; New Testament Survey; Finish Strong
READING AND MEMORY WORK SCHEDULE:
There will be thirty-six sessions over a period of eighteen weeks beginning the first Saturday of
August and going to the third Saturday of December, with two breaks (see the main page for
dates). The sessions will be held from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM and 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM CTZ each
Saturday.
CLASS READING ASSIGNMENT MEMORY VERSES
1 No Reading Assignments - Orientation/Introduction N/A
2 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 1-2) Rom. 6:3-4; Luke 6:46
3 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 3-4) Phi. 3:13-14; 1 Pet. 2:1-2
4 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 5-6) 2 Pet. 1:3-8; 2 Pet. 3:18
5 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 7-8) Mat. 28:18-20; Act 20:32
6 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 9-10) Heb. 5:8-9; Heb. 8:5
7 TEST DAY Acts 20:20; Mat. 16:16-18
8 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 11-12) John 12:48; 2 Tim. 3:16-17
9 Beyond Baptism (Chapter 13) 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Col. 3:17
10 We Shall Assemble/The Scheme of Redemption Acts 20:26-28; Heb. 7:14
11 Building Blocks (Chapters 1-2) Eph. 5:23,25; 1 Pet. 4:11
12 Building Blocks (Chapters 3-4) Rom. 10:17; Heb. 11:6
13 Building Blocks (Chapters 5-6) Jas. 4:17; 1 Cor. 1:10
14 Building Blocks (Chapters 7-8) John 4:20-24; Eph. 4:16
15 Building Blocks (Chapters 9-10) Mark 7:7,9,13; Jas. 1:27
16 Building Blocks (Chapter 11) 2 Pet. 1:5-7; 2 Pet. 3:18
17 TEST DAY Gal. 6:9-10; 1 Tim. 3:15
18 Building Blocks (Chapter 11) 1 Cor. 15:58; Jonah 1:2 & 2 Tim. 4
Syllabus – First Principles
Instructor: David B. Johnson
PURPOSE:
This course is designed to be an introduction to the Christian Faith
We will cover material that pertains to the development of the fundamental principles of
Christianity
TEXTBOOKS:
The King James Version (preferred) or American Standard Bible (1901)
Beyond Baptism - Kevin W. Rhodes
Building Blocks - Kevin W. Rhodes
For info about book orders please visit our book orders page.
TESTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
Two tests will be given during the semester (Week 7, Week 17)
Each chapter in Rhodes' books must be read with all questions and assignments at the end of
each chapter answered and accomplished by the class period below
These items need to be on the top of the first page of any homework assignment you turn in for
class and on the subject line of the email: name, chapter title; and chapter number (ex. David
Johnson; You've Only Just Begun; Chapter 1)
You must include both questions and answers on the assignment page as well as assigned
memory verses. All pages must be numbered. MLA format is preferred. You must send all
assignments as either a Microsoft Word document or as a PDF document. It is a good
idea to retain any and all submitted material.
SUBJECTS COVERED:
Improper Sources of Authority; The Authority of the Word of God; Rejection of the Bible as
Authority; Revelation; Inspiration; Confirmation; Preservation; Translations; The Canon of
Scripture; Covenants of the Scriptures; The Sabbath; Uses of the Old Testament; Rightly
Dividing the Word of God; The Power of the Gospel; The New Testament as a Pattern;
Profitable Bible Study; How to Determine Right; The Devil, Sin & Hell; Worship; The Assembly;
Ye Must be Born Again; Except Ye Be Converted; The Blood of Christ; The Scheme of
Redemption; The Love, Grace & Mercy of God; Saving Faith; Repent or Perish; Confession;
Bible Baptism; What Must I do to be Saved; Sanctification; The New Testament Church; Old
Testament Survey; New Testament Survey; Finish Strong
READING AND MEMORY WORK SCHEDULE:
There will be thirty-six sessions over a period of eighteen weeks beginning the first Saturday of
August and going to the third Saturday of December, with two breaks (see the main page for
dates). The sessions will be held from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM and 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM CTZ each
Saturday.
CLASS READING ASSIGNMENT MEMORY VERSES
1 No Reading Assignments - Orientation/Introduction N/A
2 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 1-2) Rom. 6:3-4; Luke 6:46
3 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 3-4) Phi. 3:13-14; 1 Pet. 2:1-2
4 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 5-6) 2 Pet. 1:3-8; 2 Pet. 3:18
5 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 7-8) Mat. 28:18-20; Act 20:32
6 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 9-10) Heb. 5:8-9; Heb. 8:5
7 TEST DAY Acts 20:20; Mat. 16:16-18
8 Beyond Baptism (Chapters 11-12) John 12:48; 2 Tim. 3:16-17
9 Beyond Baptism (Chapter 13) 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Col. 3:17
10 We Shall Assemble/The Scheme of Redemption Acts 20:26-28; Heb. 7:14
11 Building Blocks (Chapters 1-2) Eph. 5:23,25; 1 Pet. 4:11
12 Building Blocks (Chapters 3-4) Rom. 10:17; Heb. 11:6
13 Building Blocks (Chapters 5-6) Jas. 4:17; 1 Cor. 1:10
14 Building Blocks (Chapters 7-8) John 4:20-24; Eph. 4:16
15 Building Blocks (Chapters 9-10) Mark 7:7,9,13; Jas. 1:27
16 Building Blocks (Chapter 11) 2 Pet. 1:5-7; 2 Pet. 3:18
17 TEST DAY Gal. 6:9-10; 1 Tim. 3:15
18 Building Blocks (Chapter 11) 1 Cor. 15:58; Jonah 1:2 & 2 Tim. 4