Syllabus BS239ENG (Course Description)

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Introduction

1.1. Paul and Timothy.

 1.2. Ephesus.

2.1.1. Belief Drives Behaviour. Introduction.

2.1.2. Belief Drives Behaviour. Confronting False Teaching.

2.2.1. How Can I Win in Life? Introduction.

2.2.2. How Can I Win in Life? Paul’s Witness & Advice.

3.1.1. Where Do We Begin? (2:1-8) The Priority of Prayer.

3.1.2. Where Do We Begin? (2:1-8) The  Privilege and Posture of Prayer.

3.2.1. Instructions Concerning Church Conduct (2:9-15). Introduction.

3.2.2. Instructions Concerning Church Conduct (2:9-15). How can the women  be an attraction to the Gospel?

4.1.1. Oversight in the Church (3:1-7). Introduction.

4.1.2. Oversight in the Church (3:1-7). Character Qualities of Elders.

4.2.1. Service in the Church  (3:8-13). Introduction.

4.2.2. Service in the Church  (3:8-13). Character Qualities of Deacons.

4.3. Reason for Writing and Song of Praise (3:14-16).

5.1.1. What Path Are You Taking? (4:1-10) Reject the Voices of Deception.

5.1.2. What Path Are You Taking? (4:1-10) Follow The Voices of Godliness. 

5.2.1. Marks of a Godly Servant (4:11-16). Integrity.

5.2.2. Marks of a Godly Servant (4:11-16). Giftedness. Dedication. Balance.

6.1.1. Implementing Spiritual Teaching (5:1-6:2). Honoring Those in Church as Family.

6.1.2. Implementing Spiritual Teaching (5:1-6:2). How to Honor the Widows.

6.1.3.1. How to Honor the Elders of the Church. Positive side.

6.1.3.2. How to Honor the Elders of the Church. Negative side.

6.1.4.1. How to Honor the Slave Owners. Show Your Unsaved Bosses Respect.

6.1.4.2. How to Honor the Slave Owners. Show Your Saved Bosses Respect.

6.2.1. The Effect of Beliefs (6:3-10). On Relationships.

6.2.2. The Effect of Beliefs (6:3-10). On Finances.

6.3.1.1. How to Follow the One Worth Following? (6:11-16). Flee and Pursue.

6.3.1.2. How to Follow the One Worth Following? (6:11-16). Fight and Take Hold.

6.3.2. How to Follow the One Worth Following? (6:11-16). Follow Persistently and Passionately.

6.4.1. Investing in Kingdom Opportunities (6:17-21). Be Humble and Dependent.

6.4.2. Investing in Kingdom Opportunities (6:17-21). Do Good and Be Generous.

 7.1.1. Navigating Toward a Christ-Centered Life (1:1-2). Introduction.

7.1.2. Navigating Toward a Christ-Centered Life (1:1-2). Paul’s Situation.

7.2.1. Navigating Toward Courageous, Gifted Service (1:3-7). The Power of Fear.

7.2.2. Navigating Toward Courageous, Gifted Service (1:3-7). Reflection and Remembrance.

7.3.1. Navigating Toward Gospel Suffering (1:8-14). The Example of Paul's Life.

7.3.2. Navigating Toward Gospel Suffering (1:8-14). How to Identify with Christ.

7.4.1. Navigating Toward Courage (1:15-2:7). One Lesson from Paul.

7.4.2. Navigating Toward Courage (1:15-2:7). Four Commands from Paul.

7.5.1. Navigating Toward Jesus Christ (2:8-13). Remember Jesus Christ.

7.5.2. Navigating Toward Jesus Christ (2:8-13). Remember Paul's example.

7.6.1. Navigating Away From Worthless Words. With the World: Handle Words with Care.

7.6.2. Navigating Away From Worthless Words. In the Church: Preserve Biblical Integrity.

7.7.1. Navigating Toward Useful Service. Being a Vessel For Useful Service.

7.7.2. Navigating Toward Useful Service. Becoming a Vessel For Useful Service.

8.1.1. Navigating Away From Self-Centeredness (3:1-5). Сharacteristics of Self-Centeredness.

8.1.2. Navigating Away From Self-Centeredness (3:1-5). Three Guidelines.

8.2.1. Navigating Toward Truth (3:5-9). Counterfeit and Conniving Charlatans.

8.2.2. Navigating Toward Truth (3:5-9). Corrupt Charlatans.

8.3.1. Navigating Toward Integrity (3:10-17). Paul's Example.

8.3.2. Navigating Toward Integrity (3:10-17). Expectation and Preparation.

9.1.1. Navigating Toward Focus (4:1-8). Five Commands.

9.1.2. Navigating Toward Focus (4:1-8). Four Admonitions.

9.2.1. Navigating Through Winter (4:9-22). Bookend # 1.

9.2.2. Navigating Through Winter (4:9-22). The Heart of the Book. Bookend # 2.

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