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“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight…” - Philippians 1:9
What is BETA?
BETA is a Thursday night small group program in three trimesters covering these areas of Biblical study: Old Testament (Fall), New Testament & Basic Christian Theology (Winter & Spring).
BETA is intended for individuals who want a deeper & broader understanding of the foundations of the Christian faith. Homework is required for focused growth. Childcare is available. The Alpha Course is recommended as a prerequisite.
Contact Pastor Dan (ddzikowicz@freechristian.org) if you are interested.
A Typical BETA Evening
6:30 PM Dinner with your Small Group
6:50 PM Live Teaching
7:35 PM Small Group
8:30 PM End
Homework
BETA uses the reading of scripture and the excellent Dimensions of the Faith audio lectures from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary for homework. To preview the Dimensions of the Faith material:
Resources
Program Overview Spring 2008 (PDF)
Concise New Testament Survey (PDF)
Lecture Notes
Spring
Trimester
Week 1: New Testament II Intro (PDF)
Winter
Trimester
Week 1: New Testament Intro (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 2: The Gospels (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 3: Salvation and the Death of Jesus (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 4: In Homes: No Notes
Week 5: The Church (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 6: Baptism (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 7: The Lord's Supper & the Corinthian Letters (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 8: In Homes: No Notes
Week 9: Salvation & Election (Word .doc)
Week 10: Sanctification (Word .doc)
Fall
Trimester
Week 1: What is the Bible? (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 2: Skills in Interpretation (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 3: Genesis Recap (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 4: Law & Covenant Theology (PDF) or (Word .doc)
Week 5: A. Biblical Theology; B. Grace (Word .doc)
Week 6: Proverbs & the Devotional Reading of Scripture (Word .doc)
Week 7: Islam (Word .doc)
Week 8: Worship (Word .doc)
Week 9: Homosexuality (Word .doc)
Week 10: Intercessory Prayer (Word .doc) |
