Christian Life Bible SchoolThe following is the curriculum for the bible school. A list of bible references has been included. Students will find it helpful to look up the bible verses prior to attending the subject to be covered. The internet offers a great deal of help for Bible students. You will find "Bible Hub" most helpful.
The downloaded curriculum should appear in your download folder.
The Bible verses are linked to Bible Hub.
There are many versions of the Bible available. Christian Life generally refers to the New American Standard Version. It is vital to note that only the Holy Spirit, as the "Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation," can give us the "knowing this" that is essential. The written word must become the Living Word within our hearts. Otherwise it is just mental assent and is powerless to effect real change in the Christian's life.
Normal Class Times: Start at 10.00 am. Finish 2.00 pm
Courses run for 6 weeks. The last week will be opportunities for students to bring a short message or testimony, discuss any aspect of the course that is not clear and any other issue that may have arisen during the course.
Week One
Tuesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship 10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time 10.30-12.00 pm: The Creation of man 12.30-2.00 pm: Spirit, soul and body Subjects: Adam, a living being God’s purpose in creating man The fall of man Lord Jesus, the last Adam – man’s restoration Functions of the human spirit Functions of the soul The believer’s attitude to his body/fasting Sleep Bible Refs: Genesis 2 & 3 1 Corinthians 15:45 1 Thessalonians 5:23 1 Corinthians 2:11 1 Corinthians 6:13 Romans 8:10 Romans 12:1 Acts 13 Proverbs 6:10 Luke 22:2 Matthew 6:16Wednesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship 10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time 10.30-12.00 pm: The gospel of the Kingdom 12.30-2.00 pm: The Kingdom of God
Subjects: What is the Kingdom of God? Who can enter the Kingdom of God? Discipleship and the Kingdom of God Service in the Kingdom of God Kingdom finance Kingdom priorities Kingdom rewards
Friday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship 10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time 10.30-12.00 pm: The salvation of the soul 12.30-2.00 pm: The importance of the will Subjects: The natural life of the soul The work of the cross in deliverance The narrow gate and straight path Law or grace Resurrection life A life of choosing Bible Refs: 1st Corinthians 2:4 John 1:13 Colossians 2:18 Matthew 16:24 Matthew 10:39 Matthew 7:13 & 14 Ephesians 2:8 Romans 2:20 Galatians 2:16 Romans 7:1 1st Timothy 1:9 John 10:10 John 11:25 Galatians 2:20 Psalm 25:12 Philippians 1:22 Joshua 24:15 Genesis 2:15-22
Week Two
Tuesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship 10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time 10.30-12.00 pm: The salvation of the soul continued 12.30-2.00 pm: Mind and emotions
Subjects: What does it mean to be saved? The faculties of the soul The natural man denied Romans 7 The renewing of the mind Faith or feelings? Bible Refs: Romans 10:9 John 11:25 Romans 12:2 1st Corinthians 2:14 Colossians 2:18 1st Corinthians 3:3 2nd Corinthians 5:7 Wednesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship 10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time 10.30-12.00 pm: The precious blood of Jesus 12.30-2.00 pm: Dealing with condemnation Subjects: The power of the blood Overcoming accusation Forgiving others Forgiving yourself Condemnation or conviction, the difference Bible Refs: Hebrews 9:14 Romans 5:9 1 Peter 1:18 & 19 Romans 8:1 John 16:8 Romans 3:19 Matthew 18:35 Matthew 6:12
Thursday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship 10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time 10.30-12.00 pm: The fundamental work of the Cross 12.30-2.00 pm: The fundamental work of the Cross Subjects: The deliverance of the cross Dying to sin Deliverance from the old nature Dying to the world Baptism and the cross
Bible Refs: Galatians 6:14 Romans 6:10 Colossians 3:3 Galatians 2:20 Romans 6:3 2 Timothy 2:11
Friday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship 10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time 10.30-12.00 pm: The power of the resurrection 12.30-2.00 pm: Victory in Christ
Subjects: The abundant life New creation in Christ A life of victory Christ your life The faith of Christ
Bible Refs: John 10:10 2nd Corinthians 5:17 1st Corinthians 15:57 Romans 8:37 Colossians 3:4 Galatians 2:20 1st John 5:12
Week Three
Tuesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship 10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time 10.30-12.00 pm: When things go wrong – the daily cross 12.30-2.00 pm: The trial of faith
Subjects: A life of discipline – dying to self Dealing with failure Faith refined Patient endurance and faith Faith tested Faith or presumption? Hope is not faith
Bible Refs: Hebrews 12:7-11 1 John 2:1 1 Peter 1:7 James 1:2 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Hebrews 12:1-3 James 1:3 Matthew 10:22
Wednesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: Is Christ your Lord?
12.30-2.00 pm: Obedience and dependence
Subjects: Are you a disciple? Shallow conversions Lordship not optional “One thing you lack…..” True meaning of surrender
Bible References: Matthew 16:24
Thursday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: Knowing God’s will - consecration
12.30-2.00 pm: The clash: God’s will and self will
Subjects: The importance of God’s will God’s general will Daily guidance Making major decisions The believer’s “Gethsemane” trial God’s will and grace
Bible References: Matthew 26:42
Friday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: Growing in Christ
12.30-2.00 pm: The knowledge of the Truth
Subjects: Spiritual knowledge and revelation Living by what you know Knowledge or mental assent Dangers of spiritual pride Ministry gifts to the church Gifts v. fruit Righteousness “Logos” and “Rhema”
Bible References: Ephesians 1:17
Week Four
Tuesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: The absolute Lordship of Christ
12.30-2.00 pm: Christ the sum of all spiritual things
Subjects: Christ is Lord of all Christ glorified Christ exalted Christ victorious Jesus, name above all names
Bible References: Ephesians 2:9-11
Wednesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: Enemies and dangers to spiritual growth
12.30-2.00 pm: Enemies and dangers to spiritual growth.
Subjects: Parable of the sower Shallow conversions Heart trouble Lack of diligence Laziness Love of money Deception Pride & Rebellion
Bible References: Matthew 13:1-10
Thursday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: Living in victory
12.30-2.00 pm: The world, the flesh, sin and Satan
Subjects: Victory in Christ Victory when all seems lost Know your enemy Importance of endurance Christ the believer’s life Victory and faith
Bible References: 1 Corinthians 15:57
Friday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: The Body of Christ, the Church
12.30-2.00 pm: Body ministry
Subjects: What is the real Church? Local Church and universal church Ministry gifts to the Church Unity in the Church Church discipline Finding your place in the Church Submission Authority Love one another
Bible References: Colossians 1:18
1 Peter 3:8
Week Five
Tuesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: The Body of Christ, the Church
12.30-2.00 pm: Body ministry
Subjects: Christ the Living Word Why study the Bible? Importance of daily study “Logos” and “Rhema”, what is the difference?
Bible references John 1:1
Wednesday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: Holiness
12.30-2.00 pm: Holiness continued
Subjects: Importance of holiness What does it mean to be holy? Consecration Sanctification How can we be holy? Holiness in experience
Bible References: 1 Peter 1:13-16
Thursday 10.00-10.15 am: praise and worship
10.15-10.30 am: Testimony/sharing time
10.30-12.00 pm: Evangelism
12.30-2.00 pm: Evangelism continued
The gospel of the glory of Christ