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The Doctrine of God and Man

Categories: Systematic Theology
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Course Description: In this course we will do theology (the study of God), anthropology (the study of man), hamartiology (the study of sin), in preparation for soteriology (the study of salvation).  

Purpose: To give the students an introduction to the Doctrine of God and Man:

  • so that they might more appreciate God’s perfections and holiness
  • so that they might see how God intended man to be
  • so they might understand the full consequences of the fall
  • so that they might understand the great difference between God and man.

Course Content: Subjects covered in this course are:

  1. Doctrine of God (Theology Proper)
    1. How do we know God? Communicable and Incommunicable Attributes
    2. Who is God?
    3. The Triune God
    4. The decrees of God
    5. God’s Work of Creation
    6. God’s Work of Providence
  2. Doctrine of Man (Anthropology)
    1. Origin of Man (Biblical teaching and secular ideas)
    2. Man Created in God’s Image
    3. The Covenant of Life/Works
    4. How Sin Entered into the World
    5. Adam our Representative
    6. The Covenant of Grace
    7. The Covenant of Grace/Life in Greater Detail
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What Will You Learn?

  • Students will understand the biblical idea of God and man, and as a result of this understanding:
  • Recognize and appreciate the God we believe in
  • Appreciate the work of grace that has given them salvation.
  • Be able to apply the truths learned in his life
  • Be challenged to see God in action transforming lives of sinners
  • Be more clear in preaching the gospel of grace

Course Content

Lesson 01 – God and Scripture
How do we know God? Interestingly, the Westminster Confession does not begin with God but with Scripture. Why? Because unless God chooses to reveal Himself, finite man could never know or understand an infinite God.

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Lesson 02 – Who is God
Lesson Goal: That the student understand and be grateful for the attributes of God.

Lesson 03 – The Trinity

Lesson 04 – The Decrees of God

Lesson 05 – Creation

Lesson 06 – Providence

Lesson 07 – The Origin of Man

Lesson 08 – Man Created In God’s Image

Lesson 09 – The Covenant of Life/Works

Lesson 10, Part 1 – How Sin Entered the World

Lesson 10, Part 2 – Sin and Misery

Lesson 11 – Adam our Representative

Lesson 12 – The Covenant of Grace

Lesson 13 – The Covenant of Grace/Life Explained in Detail

Final Exam – God and Man

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ITEM is a religious, charitable, educational, non-profit corporation serving in the countries of the former Soviet Union, Central and Eastern Europe, and worldwide. It is tax exempt and donor deductible. ITEM assists denominations and local churches by offering pastoral training at no cost to nationals. ITEM sends professors to teach at local institutions at regular intervals to equip pastors, teachers, and laymen and women to accomplish their God-given callings.

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