GENERAL EPISTLES- BINT 426

Dr. M. Iboyaima Singh Phone: 7418630447

SOUTH INDIA Baptist Bible College & Seminary iboyaima@sibbc.org
2 cr.Hrs

Course Descriptions:
An analytical and expository study of 1 and 2 Peter, 1, 2, and 3 John, James, and Jude, with
special emphasis given to their application to the practical Christian life and discussion of
various doctrinal themes related to Christology and Soteriology.
Class: B. Th. IV
Second Semester 2016-17

Course Goals:
A. To enable the student to understand and appreciate the importance of GENERAL
EPISTLES.
B. To enable the student to adopt the method of doctrinal defense found in these Epistles.
C. To help the student to interpret these books properly.
D. To enable the student to comprehend the significance and values of the different
messages found in these books.
E. To be able to critically learn and analyze passages difficult to interpret.
F. To enable the student to be an effective teacher of sound doctrine.
G. To enable the student to understand the power of God’s word and dependency on God
through regular reading of God’s word and prayer for God’s enablement in his life to
fulfill this call.

Course Grade:
A. Assignment 10%
B. Memory Verse 10%
C. Two exams 40% + 40%.

Course Bibliography:
John Macarther Study Bible.
Unger, Merril F; The New Unger Bible Dictionary.
Walvoord, John F; The Bible knowledge commentary.

BINT 426 Course Syllabus 1|Page

Course Outline:
1. Introduction / Orientation / Syllabus.
2. Introduction of General Epistles.
3. Detailed study of every book.
4. Conclusion.
Lesson Plan:

SL. DATE LESSON

1 Oct. 2nd Week James 1,2
2 Oct. 3rd Week James 3, 4
3 Nov. 1st Week James 5, Memory
4 Nov. 2nd Week I Peter 1
5 Nov. 3rd Week I Peter 2, 3
6 Nov. 4th Week I Peter 4, 5
7 Nov. 5th Week II Peter 1, 2
8 Dec. 1st Week II Peter 3;
9 Dec. 2nd Week Mid-Semester Exam
10 Jan. 3rd Week I John 1
11 Jan. 4th Week I John 2,3
12 Jan. 5th Week I John 4,5
13 Feb. 1st Week II John & III John
14 Feb. 2nd Week Jude
15 Feb. 3rd Week Second Semester Final Exam

ASSIGNMENTS:
A. Reading of the Text: Complete reading General Epistles.
B. Prompt attendance is expected at all the class sessions.
C. Memory Verses
James 1:5, 12; 4:7, 10; 5:16
I Peter 2:9, 3:15, 4:16
II Peter 3:10, I John 1:9; 2:15, 16
II John 3:1; 5:14, Jude 24, 25
D. Written assignment last submission date.
If class is ever cancelled for any reason, the assignment that would have been due that
day will automatically be due the following class period.

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BINT 426 Course Syllabus 2|Page