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SEVENTY 0NE STUDENTS FINISH AS BSM ONLINE BATCH 2
Seventy-one men and women dared to face the challenges of Online training: they are the BSM Online Batch 2 (twice in number of BSM Online Batch 1) and the 29th Batch of students since we started Berean School of Ministry in 1986. As each will stand on stage with the certificate in hand, will know the real meaning of the BSM Line – “Only those who dare to go too far can hope to know how far they can go.” Surely, each will say “I am glad I dared!” Several will have a greater sense of fulfillment as they will receive their well-earned awards.
BSM ONLINE BATCH 2 GRADUATION CEREMONY SET ON MAY 5, 2023
The Graduation Program
YEAR END COMPREHENSIVE TEST FOR BSM ONLINE 2022-2023
A YEAR END COMPREHENSIVE TEST. BSM Students will take a year-end comprehensive test to prove their learning of the most important truths and principles communicated to them throughout the academic year.
DISCIPLESHIP AS A MOVING EXPERIENCE
Discipleship as a Moving Experience answers the following questions.
Which is the best discipleship system from the many existing ones.
FIND ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS:
How do we design the right discipleship system?
Who comes to your mind first as to whom we should disciple?
If you Are a pastor in a city or town, how many people are you to disciple?
When do we start discipling a person?
How long should the discipling process?
Too many resources available, which one is best?
Too many methods and programs introduced, which one really works?
When do we start involving people in the ministry?
When do we start mobilizing people for missions?
ABRAHAM TO JESUS
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A study of the history of God’s chosen people from the call of Abraham to the restoration period. A final lesson is on the developments during the intertestamental times in preparation for the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. Historical, geographical as well as relevant archaeological notes will be considered at appropriate portions of the study. The course aims to cause students to see the Unfolding of God’s Redemption Plan
SOME GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic sequence of periods in Israel’s national history.
- Know principles of success and failure as exemplified in the events and characters of men that God used in His plan.
- Demonstrate understanding how Jesus, the promised Redeemer of mankind was brought about through the Jewish race.
- Demonstrate understanding how God and His character is revealed through His words and acts while dealing with His people.
- Have attitude of trust seeing God’s plan in faithfulness to His promises.
- Demonstrate attitude of worship to God who has caused His redemption plan to be unfolded in the pages of the Bible.
COURSE OUTLINE
LESSON 01 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD: ABRAHAM
LESSON 02 PATRIARCHAL PERIOD: ISAAC & JACOB
LESSON 03 EXODUS
LESSON 04 AT SINAI
LESSON 05 IN THE WILDERNESS
LESSON 06 THE CONQUEST FOCUS ON THE PROMISED LAND
LESSON 07 JUDGES & TRANSITION TO MONARCHY
LESSON 08 UNITED KINGDOM
LESSON 09 DIVIDED KINGDOM & CAPTIVITY
Inductive Bible Study “Oral Style”
People forget facts, but they never forget a great story. Stories have always been a primary means of communication. They are timeless links to ancient traditions, world views, belief systems and cultural values. The Bible is 70 percent stories. This course will walk the student through the process of “Inductive Bible Study “Oral Style” using the “Simply the Story” approach. This approach is effective because it helps people experience the story as they discover fresh and powerful treasures of the Word of God in the stories.
DISTINCTLY PENTECOSTAL
A biblical and historical study on the distinct characteristics of Pentecostals, as a church body with dynamism, direction, and a destiny for the present evangelization of the world, in the present move of the Holy Spirit. This study shows that the Pentecostals’ showing how their beliefs and practices are rooted and grounded in the Scriptures and in the model of the New Testament Church of the apostolic era. Includes a historical survey of the 20th century Pentecostal Movement in general, and of the Assemblies of God in particular. We will trace from church history that the Power of the Holy Spirit, the supernatural, never left the church.
COURSE OUTLINE:
UNIT 1 Pentecostal Indoctrinations
Lesson 1 Pentecostal Empowered Church
Lesson 2 Pentecostal Orientation
Lesson 3 Pentecostal Pattern
Lesson 4 Pentecostal Doctrines
UNIT 2 Pentecostal Initiations
Lesson 1 Survey of the Present
Lesson 2 Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Lesson 3 Evidences of Baptism
UNIT 3 Pentecostal Innovations
Lesson 1 Impact of Pentecostalism
Lesson 2 Issue of Speaking in Tongues
Lesson 3 Introducing the Other Gifts
Write to Rey Calusay
BEGINNINGS – FIRST BIBLE COURSE FOR THE SCHOOLYEAR
BEGINNINGS
Early Biblical History is mainly an analysis of the first eleven chapters of the first book of the Bible focusing on beginnings. Hence, the course is promoted with the title “BEGINNINGS”. This is a foundational course for the student’s later study of the rest of the written revelation of God’s redemption plan. An introductory lesson will give the student the correct perspective of history in general and of Bible history in particular. Some theological truths and doctrines about God and His dealings with man will be highlighted. Some relevant facts, geographic and archeological data and will also be considered
Course Outline:
01 Introduction: Understanding History and Structure of Genesis
02 Beginning of the World
03 Beginning of the Human Race
04 Beginning of Sin, Judgment & Redemption
05 Beginning of Family & Civilization
06 Beginning of Nations The Flood
07 Beginning of Patriarchal Age
08 Supplementary Lesson: Creationism vs. Evolution
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