Overview
The Calling
God can use you to impact the Nations through His Word! The Chronological School of Biblical Studies will prepare you with the tools to give God’s Word to others. First, you will develop your own convictions regarding God’s holiness, faithfulness, and mercy as you study His words and His acts throughout the history of humankind. Then, you will be able to share and explain your faith to others, utilizing the stories of the people and events in the Bible.
Goals of the CSBS school
Our goals are to train Christians in the Word of God, and to be a multiplier for missions following Paul’s mandate in 2 Timothy 2:2; “and the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses, entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”
“To know God’s Word for yourself – To give God’s Word to others”
What will I learn?
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uring the school, students survey each book and discover the big picture, while also digging into the details, paragraph by paragraph. We place an emphasis on understanding the cultural and historic background of each author and original reader of each book.In C-SBS we also consider where each book fits into the big picture of the Gospel story. Then, the student can interpret Scripture with the mindset of the original reader.
Finally, that student can take those truths that transcend time and culture, and apply them to their own lives. Foundationally, CSBS gives it’s students hands-on instruction in the principles observation, interpretation, and application. CSBS staff will meet weekly with the students to aid in their personal growth, understanding of Scripture, and application of the inductive method.
Act One (Sept to Dec )
- Genesis through Samuel:
- The beginning of Creation,
- the Fall of Humanity,
- the Call, Redemption, and Salvation of His people,
- and the Birth of an earthly Kingdom.
- Job through Psalms :
- The Heart’s Struggle with Life,
- The Wisdom of the King’s Heart.
Act Two (Jan to March)
- Joel through Jeremiah:
- Merciful Warnings of Judgment to a Stubborn Regime,
- Promises of Salvation to a Repentant Remnant,
- and the Downfall of a Kingdom.
- Ezekiel through Malachi
- Rebirth of a stateless, International People,
- longing for the Holy and Just Priest-King.
Act Three (April to June)
- Matthew through 2 Corinthians:
- Messiah arrives and defeats death,
- Fills His special people with His Spirit,
- and their Good News reaches the nations for His Kingdom.
- Mark through the Revelation:
- Messiah’s people worldwide endure suffering,
- False gospels and saviors are exposed ,
- yet His Kingdom of Grace redeems hearts from all nations.
Outreach!!! (June to Aug)
YOUR part of God’s Story .
