RELB 6224 Acts and Epistles I

This course seeks to understand the message of Acts by examining the origin and purpose, the theology, and the preaching and teaching of Acts. Special emphasis is given to using the book of Acts in understanding church growth. The Course studies also the Epistle of Paul to Romans. Lectures will cover in browsing the content of the book. Since the book of the Romans defines the Gospel at its best, a particular attention and emphasis will be given to Pauline teaching on the theme such as Justification, Righteousness by faith as presented in the above Epistles.