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Licentiate of Biblical Studies

"Historical exegesis is only the preliminary part of interpretation; application is its essence. Exegesis without application should not be called interpretation at all."
— J.I. PACKER

Bible and Theology Specialisation

This qualification can only be started once the Certification of Bible and Theology has been completed.

Academic Level

Degree/Postgraduate

Duration

9-12 Months

Assessment

Yes. Certificate of Completion

Study Method

Online

Bible and Theology Enrolment

“Elouise has really learned how to analyse God’s word through interacting with the biblical context and this has led to her gaining a better understanding of the history of the Christian church.”
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Elouise Harris
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Licentiate of Biblical Studies Overview

The Licentiate of Biblical Studies gives you the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to understand the Old and New Testaments. It gives you the hermeneutical skills to interpret any passage of Scripture.

The Licentiate of Biblical Studies qualification is for people who want a comprehensive approach to studying some of the most important and defining books and passages of the Bible in detail.

Start the journey of critical analysis and learn for yourself what the Bible is saying in the past, present and future. Understanding the Bible is a critical part of your relationship with God. It gives meaning and answers to your faith.

What is a Licentiate of Biblical Studies? Licentiate comes from the Latin licentia, “freedom” which is applied in the phrases licentia docendi meaning permission to teach and licentia ad practicandum signifying someone who holds a certificate of competence to practise a profession i.e. Bible teacher, pastor, ministry, theology or parish life.

The Licentiate of Biblical Studies is part of the Axx Bible and Theology Specialisation. This stream is a systematic approach to understanding the Bible and Theology. It starts by building a foundation of introductory concepts and grows into discussing some of the most interesting and important passages of the Bible doctrines about God.

Who is the Licentiate of Biblical Studies for

What you will learn

Biblical Hermeneutics Part 1: Certified

Biblical Hermeneutics Part 2: Certified

Biblical Hermeneutics Part 3: Certified

Jesus & the Gospels – Part 1: Certified

Jesus & the Gospels – Part 2: Certified

Theology: Ministry in the Spirit

Acts Part 1: Certified

Acts Part 2: Certified

Pentateuch Part 1: Certified

Pentateuch Part 2: Certified

Romans and Galatians Part 1: Certified

Romans and Galatians Part 2: Certified

Included Courses

Biblical Hermeneutics: Certified – Part 1

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As Christianity is a text-related faith, interpretation of the Scriptures has always been essential, and often controversial, it is a feature of Christian theology and praxis. Part 1: Hermeneutics in History reviews and extends students understanding of exegetical methods in history and considers issues that arise such as the use of allegory, the arguments over the role of the authors, the text and the reader.

Curriculum Covered

  1. Course Description & Additional Resources
  2. What is Hermeneutics?
  3. Problems in Interpreting Scripture
  4. Interpretation in Action
  5. What is meaning anyway?
  6. Early Jewish Hermeneutics (1)
  7. Early Jewish Hermeneutics (2)
  8. Apostolic Hermeneutics
  9. Apostolic & Post Apostolic Hermeneutics
  10. Medieval Hermeneutics
  11. Reformation Hermeneutics
  12. Reformation & Post Reformation Hermeneutics
  13. 19th Century Hermeneutics
  14. 20th Century Hermeneutics (1)
  15. 20th Century Hermeneutics (2)
  16. Historical-Critical Approach to Scripture (1)
  17. Historical-Critical Approach to Scripture (2)
  18. Historical Criticism & the Gospels (1)
  19. Historical Criticism & the Gospels (2)
  20. Historical Criticism & Daniel
  21. Textual & Translation Issues

About your instructor

Jon Newton 150 X 150 Opt

Dr Jon Newton

John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.

Jeremy Weetman 150 X 150 Opt

Pastor Jeremy Weetman

Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.

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my understanding

November 27, 2023

It’s quite good to go through the hermeneutics

it brought more understanding of the study of the Bible

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Great Understanding of the Biblical Hermeneutics

November 25, 2023

Through the learning of this subject, (Biblical Hermeneutics, I have mastered the art of Bible interpretation which will have a great post impact on my Ministry and my Career ahead

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Interesting!

November 16, 2023

Through this course I learnt evolution and reformation of Holy scriptures. This module gave me a chance to learn the words of God better and understand His plan for my life. I also learnt that only the original scripture gives you a good way of translation as well as interpretation.

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Biblical Hermeneutics:part 3

November 10, 2023

The unity have given me alot on the view of the old testament and new testament authorship cultural, historic and the origins message of the author. The intended meaning for the original audience depending on the time and circumstances during authorship. It has widen my ability of understanding the passage and interpretation of texts. Am morely yearning for more and more teaching and lectures from the cause.

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Developments

November 8, 2023

This has been very educative learning understanding the developments of Bible and the church between centuries.

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ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE

November 5, 2023

I have discovered deep insight through the language power of learning.

The course is wholesome and very educative and effective and efficient tools for reshaping the mind with up to date knowledge/information to ground me on solid ground of reliable and dependable resource.

Being fully baked and ready to be distributed to the groaning world.

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Biblical Hermeneutics: Certified – Part 2

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As Christianity is a text-related faith, interpretation of the Scriptures has always been an essential, and often controversial, feature of Christian theology and praxis. Part 2: The Historical-Critical Method provides a review of the methods of exegesis discussed so far in the course and extends previous discussions by introducing material on literary genres and processes of how Scripture is applied.

Curriculum Covered

  1. What is Context?
  2. Widening & Immediate Context
  3. Wider & Widest Contexts
  4. What is Historic Context?
  5. Importance of Historic Context
  6. What is Genre?
  7. Genre: Old Testament Narrative
  8. Genre: Old Testament Law & Poetry
  9. Genre: Old Testament Prophecy
  10. Genres of the New Testament
  11. Genre: Parables & Miracle Stories
  12. The Genre of Acts
  13. Genre: New Testament Letters
  14. Genre: NT Letters (2) & Revelation
  15. Language: Issues in Meaning
  16. Language: Words, Structure & Grammar
  17. Language: Grammar & Special Cases
  18. The Role of the Interpreter (1)
  19. The Role of the Interpreter (2)
  20. The Hermeneutical Spiral

About your instructor

Jon Newton 150 X 150 Opt

Dr Jon Newton

John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.

Jeremy Weetman 150 X 150 Opt

Pastor Jeremy Weetman

Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.

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MY REARNING CAVE SO FAR AT AXX

December 8, 2023

it keeps getting more interesting by the day to understand the word of God

all thanks to AXX MANAGEMENT AND THE ENTIRE TEAM FOR THIS WORD TO SHARE THE WORD GOD

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Hermeneutics is important in the Bible study

November 18, 2023

Through this module I learnt and understood principles of Bible interpretation, qualities of a good interpreter… I got all necessary baggage to become a good servant of God. Amen!

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Historical contexts

November 8, 2023

Understanding circumstances, cultural factors and customs of people and their political and social living as part of the Bible author’s Commitments has been a good discovery and experience.

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CONTEXT

November 4, 2023

Once again this course is critical, difficult but most important to a student undergoing Biblical course like me . It has sharped me, mainly historical and literary context to understand the text. This has helped me very much.

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BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS II: A REVIEW

October 20, 2023

BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS II

Genre as a principle of Bible interpretation deals with the literal styles of the text. Each genre has its rules of interpretation which must be considered in Biblical hermeneutics.

There are quiet several genres found in the Bible; the primary ones are as below, just to mention but a few.

• Poetic prayers and songs (Psalms), they figure of speech, symbolism and parallelism.

• Proverbs, short sayings of Godly morals

• Prophecy, God’s speaking through Prophets in foretelling and forthtelling ways

• History, details of the redemptive history

• Parables, symbolic stories with spiritual meaning. (Brown, 2021)

AGE OF HERMENEUTICS CRITICISM

There are three ages of hermeneutics criticism. Age of the Author, age of Text and age of the Reader.

The Age of the Author

The Age of the Author; hermeneutics realism and Non-realism was introduced by Reformers; Schleiermacher puts it between 1768- 1834. It emphasizes on author’s interpretation, that is the human or divine interpretation (author-oriented hermeneutics). It states that a text is understood when the author consciousness is recovered, language and literature expresses thoughts, grammar gives us access to psychology and that the goal of interpretation is to understand the text as well as the its author or better than the author.

The Age of the Text

The Age of the Text; hermeneutics rationality and relativism, introduced in 1940s, it dealt with knowledge and epistemology meaning. That is the nature and method of literary knowledge, Text formal features (text, the whole text, nothing but the text). Structuralist (integrity of the text, linguistic and literary conventions other than text historical context). It is a Text-Oriented method of interpretation for describing immanent sense of the text. It explains the text’s forms and structure (knowledge about the text) other than to understand the knowledge of what the text is all about.

The Age of the reader

The Age of the reader; hermeneutic responsibility or free play. It dealt with the reader and ethics of meaning in 1970s and 1980s. it looked at the role of the reader, it was termed as the reader liberation movement, the readers revolt and the revenge of the reader. It was a reaction to the structuralist idea of text is an object independent of both author and reader. It found out that a reading is a dot to dot exercise, a reader reads within a tradition (social and cultural prejudice) or horizon. That is, meaning is an interaction between text and the reader (two horizons). The reader puts the questions to the text or uses the text for his or her own purpose. Thus, the text is giving the reader an opportunity to pursue his or her own agenda. Here the text is inactive, and the reader is the producer of the meaning. (Vanhoozer, 2009)

Martin Vukhaya Nakali

For the certification of Licentiate of Biblical Studies

REFFRENCE

Brown, G. (2021, May 1st ). the Bible teacher’s guide, the Bible uniqueness . Retrieved from Bbile.org: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-13-interpretation

Vanhoozer, K. J. (2009). Is there a meaning in this Text? Michigan: Zondervan.

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THANK YOU

October 19, 2023

Some lessons in this unit are a bit technical especially to a student whose first language is not English (for me as an African) – particularly “grammar and structure of grammar”. Whereas it’s quite necessary – my suggestion would be – include another lesson or two – to deal with some of these English grammar technicalities.

Over all – this a great unit, I have learnt a lot.

Thank you.

Blessings to you all.

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Biblical Hermeneutics: Certified – Part 3

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As Christianity is a text-related faith, interpretation of the Scriptures has always been an essential, and often controversial, feature of Christian theology and praxis. Part 3: Considers various methods of reading the Biblical text including Ideological Interpretations, narrative reading, Deconstructionist and Postmodern Methods, reception criticism, feminist interpretation, Pentecostal Hermeneutics, Ethno-Criticism

Curriculum Covered

  1. Course Description and Resources
  2. The Question of Meaning/s (1)
  3. The Question of Meaning/s (2)
  4. The Question of Meaning/s (3)
  5. The Question of Meaning/s (4)
  6. The Question of Meaning/s (5)
  7. Pentecostal Approaches to Hermeneutics (1)
  8. Pentecostal Approaches to Hermeneutics (2)
  9. Pentecostal Hermeneutics & History (1)
  10. Pentecostal Hermeneutics & History (2)
  11. New Trends in Biblical Interpretation
  12. Narrative Criticism
  13. Background to Postmodernism
  14. Features of Postmodern Thought
  15. Postmodern Hermeneutics
  16. Postcolonial Biblical Studies
  17. The Importance of Application
  18. Common Errors in Application
  19. Ten Questions (1-6)
  20. Ten Questions (7-10)
  21. Difficult Issues for Application 

About your instructor

Jon Newton 150 X 150 Opt

Dr Jon Newton

John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.

Jeremy Weetman 150 X 150 Opt

Pastor Jeremy Weetman

Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.

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A PRACTICAL UNIT

November 28, 2023

This unit is quite a good one as it deals with quite practical issues we find in the Bible. it is a great eye opener to the ministers/teachers of the Bible.

I have not been active in my studies for a couple of weeks because I was unwell; then as i recovered, my father in law passed on.

I truly value this training, it is so helpful.

Thank you.

Blessings!

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BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS 3: A REVIEW

November 9, 2023

BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS 3: A REVIEW

PENTECOSTAL HERMENEUTICS

Pentecostal arise from early religious groups such as healing. Revival, holiness, restoration and millenarian movements. These movement shaped the biblical interpretation of the Pentecostal since it borrowed heavily from them.

Some of the early practices in Biblical interpretation is that of reading the Bible literally, narrowing the distance between the original context of the Scripture and the context of the reader, reading through the experience of the Holy Spirit, through five-fold Gospel where Jesus is the savior, sanctifier, Spirit, Baptizer, healer and a coming soon King. Other are as follows. (Martin, 2013)

 They used intertextuality; tracing themes from Genesis to Revelation.

 They considered the narrative quality of the scripture; entered the world of the Bible.

 Used the experience of the Holy spirit (supernatural); divine revelation.

 Viewed the Bible as a live story; narrative parts of the Bible

 They believe the biblical story has a beginning, a center and a goal in Jesus Christ.

 They believe the Holy spirit will restore the church to its original state.

 They believed the end is near: eschatological expectation.

 They believed the world must be saved; evangelism.

Modern Pentecostals approach scriptures in some of the ways mentioned below:

• Believe in the supernatural: Holy Spirit inspiration that surpasses human understanding.

• Experience of the Holy Spirit is important to knowing the truth.

• The Spirit invites everyone to be a witness of the truth.

• Knowledge of truth is one with the community of Christ. (Martin, 2013)

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For the certification of licentiate of Biblical studies

REFFERENCE

Martin, L. R. (2013). Pentecostal Hermeneutics: A Reader. BRILL. Retrieved from http://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/daystar-ebooks/detail.action?docID=1460651.

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CONTEXT

November 8, 2023

I have observed that the following points are very important in this lesson. Historically context and literary contest. The bible needs to be read very broadly.

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Bible council

November 8, 2023

This study has provided the right information and understanding for proper guidance on church matters administratively.

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The context of the text

October 24, 2023

The context can have more than one meaning for specific reason for specific people.

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Life changing.

October 1, 2023

My Bible study life has been challenged to read more.

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Jesus & the Gospels: Certified - Part 1

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Take a closer look at Jesus & the Gospels in part one of this course, as you unpack the key structures and themes in the first four books of the New Testament. Explore the life and work of Jesus and understand the gospels at a deeper level.

Curriculum Covered

  1. Course Introduction
  2. Overview of the Gospels
  3. Background to the New Testament
  4. A Criterion for the New Testament
  5. Introduction to Critical Approaches
  6. Form Criticism
  7. Redaction Criticism
  8. Orality & the Gospels
  9. The Gospels as Literature
  10. Matthew: Theology & Themes
  11. Mark: Theology & Themes
  12. The Construction of History
  13. Luke: Theology & Themes
  14. The Synoptic Problem
  15. John (1)
  16. John (2)
  17. Reception & Harmonisation
  18. Search for the Historical Jesus
  19. Jesus & Kingdom
  20. Paul & Jesus

About your instructor

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Dr Uwen Low

Uwen has recently completed his PhD in the Book of Revelation. His research interests include the Book of Revelation, visual exegesis, postcolonial criticism, performance criticism, and cultural (particularly Asian) readings of the Biblical text. Uwen was a youth pastor for a number of years prior to undertaking full-time bible teaching.

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THANK YOU

December 12, 2023

As I keep learning, i keep discovering there is much more to learn.

Thank you Axx Bible College for the opportunity to “unlearn” some things and helping me learn more fundamental and significant things from this training. It is so helpful to me as a believer and as a minister of the Gospel.

Blessings to you all.

Hezron Wachira Makenye
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I am still learning a lot more

December 7, 2023

The unit has exposed me to more learning and a little bit more mind stretching.

The Lecturer Dr. U- Wen has very good command of the content and he is quite articulate. I really appreciate his commitment to his calling and ministry.

I would suggest some a bit more notes in the teaching slides – some slides have virtually very few notes.

Thank you for the opportunity accorded to me and many others to learn.

Blessings to you all.

Hezron Wachira Makenye
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CHALLENGES OF GOSPELS

November 24, 2023

The four gospels have witnessed that Jesus was and is the hero of the History.

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FASCINATING DIMENSIONS OF THE GOSPEL

November 16, 2023

It’s quite fascinating to learn and relearn the dimensions of the gospel which contain profound information.

Vital diagnostic kits.

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THE HISTORY OF JESUS

November 12, 2023

Learning the History of Jesus through the Gospels and other sources has helped me to critically go more deeper to know Jesus.

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NEW TESTAMENT WORLD IN BRIEF

November 11, 2023

JESUS AND THE GOSPEL 2: A REVIEW

NEW TESTAMENT WORLD IN BRIEF

The land of Palestine

Christianity originally began in the land of Palestine, it is in this land that Jesus ministered, died, and rose again. The land of Palestine according to Tacitus a Roman historian, is located to East of Arabia, to the South is Egypt, Phoenicia and the Mediterranean to west and Syria to the North. It had fertile soil, a river that flows into two lakes and to the Jewish Sea.

Syria and Phoenicia encompass upper and lower Galilees which were large with about fifteen thousand inhabitants. Jesus’ ministry spread to the cities of Samaria, Judea, Perea up to Jerusalem the capital city where Jesus died and rose again.

Governance in Palestine

Division of the Middle East after the death of Alexander the great in 323 B.C., so the domination of two families, the Seleucids in Syria, and Ptolemies in Egypt who later ruled Palestine. After a hundred years, the Seleucids gained control in 175 B.C. and Antiochus Epiphanes became the ruler. Antiochus Hellenized the land and destroyed the Temple which later led to the Maccabee revolt.

In 63 B.C. Pompey took Jerusalem and establish Roman rule in Palrstine, 37-4 B.C. Herod the great ruled and rebuild the temple, this ushered in the dynastic rule of the Herodians from sons to grandsons. Herod son Archelaus ruled in 4 B.C. to A.D 6, Herod Antipas (the Fox) 4 B.C. to A.D. 36, Herod Philip 4 B.C. to A.D. 34, Herod Agrippa I A.D. 41 to 44.

A.D. 6, the Rome appointed Procurators who had power of life and death (death penalty) and reported directly to the emperor. Procurator Pontius Pilate ruled A.D. 26-36, Fadus ruled A.D. 44-66, Albinus A.D. 62-64, and Florus A.D. 64-66. Fadus and Albinus rule were full is misrule that caused the Jews war in A.D. 66-77. In A.D. the Temple was destroyed and fall of Masada in A.D. 73.

The People of Palestine

The inhabitants of Palestine consisted of Jews God’s chosen people, Samaritan, the Gentiles, and other groups hardly mentioned. The Jews were divided into groups of Pharisees in schools of Shammai and Hillel. The Sadducees, the Essence, the Zealots. Other group involved the Am-Ha-Aretz, the Samaritans, the Gentiles, Tax collectors and Women. This group had a socioeconomic and religious effect in relation to Jews culture and religious custom.

Other source of history

The story of the New Testament is also found in other sources like Jewish writings by Josephus, Origen, Rabbinic material, and the Babylonian Talmud. Pagan writings by Tacitus, Lucian of Samosata, Syrian Mara bar Serapion and the Christian Testimony sources.

Martin Vukhaya Nakali

For certification of Licentiate of Biblical Studies

REFFERENCE

ELwell, W. A. (1998). Reading from the First-Century world. Michigan: Grand Rapids.

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Jesus & the Gospels: Certified - Part 2

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Take a closer look at Jesus & the Gospels in part one of this course, as you unpack the key structures and themes in the first four books of the New Testament. Explore the life and work of Jesus and understand the gospels at a deeper level.

Curriculum Covered

  1. Messianic Expectations
  2. Jesus as Messiah
  3. Jesus as Lord
  4. Jesus as King
  5. Gospels as Performance
  6. Jesus as Prophet
  7. Jesus as Teacher
  8. Orality & the Gospels
  9. Miracles
  10. Jesus & Miracles
  11. Jesus & Healing
  12. Birth of Jesus
  13. Baptism of Jesus
  14. Galilean & Judean Ministry
  15. Entry into Jerusalem
  16. Stations of the Cross
  17. Jesus & Conflict
  18. The Eucharist
  19. Death of Jesus
  20. Resurrection of Jesus
  21. Reading the Gospels Today
  22. Engaging in Jesus’ Teaching
  23. The Past. The Present. The Future

About your instructor

Uwen Low 150 X 150 Opt

Dr Uwen Low

Uwen has recently completed his PhD in the Book of Revelation. His research interests include the Book of Revelation, visual exegesis, postcolonial criticism, performance criticism, and cultural (particularly Asian) readings of the Biblical text. Uwen was a youth pastor for a number of years prior to undertaking full-time bible teaching.

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THANK YOU

December 12, 2023

As I keep learning, i keep discovering there is much more to learn.

Thank you Axx Bible College for the opportunity to “unlearn” some things and helping me learn more fundamental and significant things from this training. It is so helpful to me as a believer and as a minister of the Gospel.

Blessings to you all.

Hezron Wachira Makenye
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I am still learning a lot more

December 7, 2023

The unit has exposed me to more learning and a little bit more mind stretching.

The Lecturer Dr. U- Wen has very good command of the content and he is quite articulate. I really appreciate his commitment to his calling and ministry.

I would suggest some a bit more notes in the teaching slides – some slides have virtually very few notes.

Thank you for the opportunity accorded to me and many others to learn.

Blessings to you all.

Hezron Wachira Makenye
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CHALLENGES OF GOSPELS

November 24, 2023

The four gospels have witnessed that Jesus was and is the hero of the History.

Whyte R. Muwa
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FASCINATING DIMENSIONS OF THE GOSPEL

November 16, 2023

It’s quite fascinating to learn and relearn the dimensions of the gospel which contain profound information.

Vital diagnostic kits.

Manex Chingandu
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THE HISTORY OF JESUS

November 12, 2023

Learning the History of Jesus through the Gospels and other sources has helped me to critically go more deeper to know Jesus.

Anonymous
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NEW TESTAMENT WORLD IN BRIEF

November 11, 2023

JESUS AND THE GOSPEL 2: A REVIEW

NEW TESTAMENT WORLD IN BRIEF

The land of Palestine

Christianity originally began in the land of Palestine, it is in this land that Jesus ministered, died, and rose again. The land of Palestine according to Tacitus a Roman historian, is located to East of Arabia, to the South is Egypt, Phoenicia and the Mediterranean to west and Syria to the North. It had fertile soil, a river that flows into two lakes and to the Jewish Sea.

Syria and Phoenicia encompass upper and lower Galilees which were large with about fifteen thousand inhabitants. Jesus’ ministry spread to the cities of Samaria, Judea, Perea up to Jerusalem the capital city where Jesus died and rose again.

Governance in Palestine

Division of the Middle East after the death of Alexander the great in 323 B.C., so the domination of two families, the Seleucids in Syria, and Ptolemies in Egypt who later ruled Palestine. After a hundred years, the Seleucids gained control in 175 B.C. and Antiochus Epiphanes became the ruler. Antiochus Hellenized the land and destroyed the Temple which later led to the Maccabee revolt.

In 63 B.C. Pompey took Jerusalem and establish Roman rule in Palrstine, 37-4 B.C. Herod the great ruled and rebuild the temple, this ushered in the dynastic rule of the Herodians from sons to grandsons. Herod son Archelaus ruled in 4 B.C. to A.D 6, Herod Antipas (the Fox) 4 B.C. to A.D. 36, Herod Philip 4 B.C. to A.D. 34, Herod Agrippa I A.D. 41 to 44.

A.D. 6, the Rome appointed Procurators who had power of life and death (death penalty) and reported directly to the emperor. Procurator Pontius Pilate ruled A.D. 26-36, Fadus ruled A.D. 44-66, Albinus A.D. 62-64, and Florus A.D. 64-66. Fadus and Albinus rule were full is misrule that caused the Jews war in A.D. 66-77. In A.D. the Temple was destroyed and fall of Masada in A.D. 73.

The People of Palestine

The inhabitants of Palestine consisted of Jews God’s chosen people, Samaritan, the Gentiles, and other groups hardly mentioned. The Jews were divided into groups of Pharisees in schools of Shammai and Hillel. The Sadducees, the Essence, the Zealots. Other group involved the Am-Ha-Aretz, the Samaritans, the Gentiles, Tax collectors and Women. This group had a socioeconomic and religious effect in relation to Jews culture and religious custom.

Other source of history

The story of the New Testament is also found in other sources like Jewish writings by Josephus, Origen, Rabbinic material, and the Babylonian Talmud. Pagan writings by Tacitus, Lucian of Samosata, Syrian Mara bar Serapion and the Christian Testimony sources.

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Acts: Certified - Part 1

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  1. Introduction to the Book of Acts
  2. Acts as Literature
  3. Occasion & Purpose of Acts
  4. Themes & Theology of Acts
  5. Historical & Critical Issues
  6. Opening & Overview
  7. Ascension & Promise
  8. The Spirit Comes
  9. Peter’s Explanation
  10. Response & Baptism
  11. Early Believers
  12. Healing & Explanation
  13. Trial of Peter & John
  14. Challenges of the Early Church
  15. 2nd Arrest & Problems Within
  16. Stephen’s Speech & Death
  17. Scattered Church – Samaria
  18. Philip & Saul
  19. Saul’s Early Ministry

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John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe.

Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.

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  1. Peter & Cornelius
  2. Caesarea & Antioch Church
  3. Herod & the Jerusalem Church
  4. The ‘First Missionary Journey’ (1)
  5. The ‘First Missionary Journey’ (2)
  6. The ‘First Missionary Journey’ (3)
  7. The Issues
  8. The Debate
  9. The Decision
  10. The ‘Second Missionary Journey’: Philippi
  11. Thessalonica to Athens
  12. Corinth
  13. Transition to Ephesus
  14. Triumph in Ephesus
  15. End of Paul’s Free Ministry
  16. Riot in Jerusalem
  17. Paul’s First Defences
  18. Paul’s Second Defences
  19. Journey to Rome & the Storm
  20. Shipwreck & Final Arrival
  21. End of the Story

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Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.

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  1. Pentateuch Introduction; relation to OT
  2. Literary features; authorship; dating
  3. Theology of the Pentateuch
  4. Genesis 1:1 – 2:3a: Creation Event
  5. Genesis 1:26-28 Ha-Adam
  6. Genesis 3 Eden; the ‘fall’; the Effects
  7. Genesis 6:1-8:22 The Flood Narrative
  8. Genesis 11:1-9 Tower of Babel
  9. Genesis 12 Abraham & Covenant
  10. Genesis 15 Covenant Strong Friendship
  11. Genesis 17 Circumcision and Covenant
  12. Genesis 22 Sacrifice of Isaac
  13. Genesis 27-35 Jacob & Covenant
  14. Genesis 37-50 Joseph
  15. Archaeology: Confirm or Deny?
  16. The Religion of the Patriarchs
  17. Genesis & Science
  18. Exodus 3 Mosaic Call
  19. Exodus 7-12 Power Encounter God v Ra
  20. Exodus 13-14 Passover & Exodus
  21. Exodus 15 I am the Lord who Heals
  22. Exodus 15:22-18 God’s Provision
  23. Exodus 20 Decalogue; Mosaic Covenant
  24. Exodus 32-33 The Golden Calf & Renewal
  25. Priests & Worship
  26. Exodus. The Tabernacle A
  27. Exodus. The Tabernacle B

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The Pentateuch, as the first section of Christian Scriptures, lays the foundation for understanding the whole Bible. This part examines the books of Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy and their themes.

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  1. Leviticus Introduction & Overview
  2. Leviticus 1-7 The Offerings
  3. Leviticus 8-16 Clean and Unclean
  4. Leviticus 16-17 Atonement & Blood
  5. Leviticus 17-26 Holiness Codes
  6. Leviticus 19 Be Holy
  7. Leviticus 23-24 Festivals & Worship
  8. Leviticus 25-26 Covenant with Land; Obey
  9. Numbers Overview
  10. Numbers 9: Passover; Fire, Cloud
  11. Numbers 10-11 Complaints; Provision
  12. Numbers 12 Miriam / Aaron Rebel
  13. Numbers 13-14 the 12 Leaders / Spies
  14. Numbers 15 Various Offerings
  15. Numbers 16 Korah’s Rebellion
  16. Numbers 21 Israel complains; Bronze Snake
  17. Numbers 22-25 Balaam & Sin
  18. Numbers 32-35 Division of the Land
  19. Deuteronomy Overview
  20. Structure of Deuteronomy
  21. Deuteronomy & Law Codes
  22. Deuteronomy 5
  23. Deuteronomy 6
  24. Deuteronomy 7-11 Covenant Obedience
  25. Deuteronomy 16-18 Worship & Priesthood
  26. Deuteronomy 27-28 Blessings & Curses
  27. Deuteronomy 29-30 Ratification of the Covenant

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Holiness

November 8, 2023

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Holiness

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Pentateuch: Certified - Part 2 +

August 10, 2023

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Romans & Galatians: Certified - Part 1

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This two part course examines Paul’s letters to the Romans and Galatians assisting students in developing their own views of soteriology and other key topics for Christians and churches in all eras.

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  1. Course Description & Additional Resources
  2. Introduction to Paul 1
  3. Introduction to Paul 2
  4. Reading Paul
  5. New Perspective on Paul
  6. Introduction to Romans
  7. Romans 1:1-17
  8. Romans 1:16-17
  9. Romans 1:18-32
  10. Romans 2:1-16
  11. Romans 2:17:29
  12. Works of the Law in Paul
  13. Romans 3:1-9
  14. Romans 3:9-20
  15. Romans 3:12-21
  16. Romans 4:1-12
  17. Romans 4:13-25
  18. Romans 5:1-11
  19. Romans 5:12-21
  20. Ancient Stories & Romans
  21. Romans 6 Overview (1)
  22. Romans 6 Overview (2)
  23. Romans 7:1-6
  24. Romans 7:7-25
  25. Romans 8:1-17
  26. Romans 8:17-39
  27. Suffering & Hope

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The law

December 12, 2023

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November 19, 2023

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The Law verses the Spirit

November 8, 2023

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The Law verses the Spirit

November 2, 2023

The old testament which is the law produces frustration and condemnation but living by the Spirit, which is like an engine in the life of the christian believer,makes us live by God, abide in God and obey God. We can please God by walking in God’s Spirit.

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Romans & Galatians: Certified - Part 1 +

October 17, 2023

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October 2, 2023

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  1. Course Description
  2. Romans 9-11 Overview
  3. Romans 9:6-29
  4. Romans 9:30-10:21
  5. Romans 11
  6. Romans 12
  7. Romans 13
  8. Romans 14
  9. Romans 15
  10. Romans 16
  11. Romans Conclusion
  12. Intro to Galatians
  13. Purpose & Themes in Galatians
  14. Galatians 1:1-10
  15. Galatians 1 & 2
  16. Galatians 2:1-14
  17. Galatians 2:15-21
  18. Galatians 3 1:5
  19. Galatians 3:6-28
  20. Galatians 4
  21. Galatians 5:1-15
  22. Galatians 5:15-26
  23. Galatians 6
  24. The “New Perspective” on Paul
  25. The Righteousness of God

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