SEMESTER 3 133 – Introduction to Theology III BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 33 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY III  INTRODUCTION: 1. In Theology I and II, we covered the simplest concepts of God. 2. I established the existence of God, and the revelation of Himself to us, i.e., by His Word (the…

SEMESTER 3 134 – The Doctrine of the Trinity BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 34 THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY INTRODUCTION: 1. The doctrine of the trinity is clearly found in Scripture, yet it is difficult enough that it is sometimes doubted. 2. All “mainline Christendom” holds to the doctrine of…

SEMESTER 3 135 – The Doctrine of Jesus Christ – His Deity BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 35 THE DOCTRINE OF JESUS CHRIST   (HIS DEITY) Read John 1:1-14. INTRODUCTION: 1. The Bible is the doctrine of Christ, so I will not say we will teach it in two lessons. 2. However, in…

SEMESTER 3 136 – The Doctrine of Jesus Christ – His Humanity BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 36 THE DOCTRINE OF JESUS CHRIST  (HIS HUMANITY) INTRODUCTION: 1. It is amazing for many to learn that the babe of Bethlehem’s manger was God. 2. It should be, David was amazed at God’s…

SEMESTER 3 137 – The Impeccability of Christ BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 37 THE IMPECCABILITY OF CHRIST Read James 1:13-17, Heb. 4:15 and Jn. 14:30 INTRODUCTION: 1. The impeccability of Christ is such a simple and basic doctrine, no difficulty should exist. 2. Yet even among apparently sound men there is controversy and outright…

SEMESTER 3 138 – The Offices of Christ – The Prophet BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 38 THE OFFICES OF CHRIST (PROPHET) Read Jn. 1:23-25, Jn. 6:14, Jn. 7:40, Deut. 18:15-18. INTRODUCTION: 1. In speaking of the offices of Christ, we could refer too many. 2. For the purpose of this course, we shall address…

SEMESTER 3 139 – The Offices of Christ – The Priest BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 39 THE OFFICES OF CHRIST (PRIEST) Read Hebrews 6:20-10:38. (Read this passage carefully.) INTRODUCTION: 1. The biblical doctrines of Christ are sometimes most clearly seen when considered from the standpoint of His offices. One of the…

SEMESTER 3 140 – The Offices of Christ – The King BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 40 THE OFFICES OF CHRIST (KING) Read Psalm 2:1-12 and John 6:14-15. INTRODUCTION: 1. All accounts of the inscription over our crucified Lord testify that it bore the word King. 2. Though the Jews denied Him, they used…

SEMESTER 3 142 – The Holy Spirit – His Coming on the Day of Pentecost BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 42 THE HOLY SPIRIT   (HIS COMING ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST)  INTRODUCTION: 1. To hear some teachers talk, we might think the Holy Ghost was born on the day of Pentecost…

SEMESTER 3 143 – The Holy Spirit – His Works BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: THEOLOGY III LESSON # 43 THE HOLY SPIRIT (HIS WORKS) INTRODUCTION: There are many misunderstandings today as to the work of the Holy Spirit. 1. Some ignorantly credit Him with: i. Giving ecstatic feelings to “seek saints.” ii. Bestowing upon…