Instructions for Lesson 7

MAKING BIBLICAL DECISIONS 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LESSON 7: THE SITUATIONAL PERSPECTIVE; UNDERSTANDING THE FACTS

Preparation

Before starting the lesson, you should obtain the lecture for this lesson, either in the form of video, audio file, or manuscript. See "Instructions for Downloading the Lectures" in the section "General Resources." You should have already downloaded the study guides for the whole course.

The lesson is divided into the following sections:

1) God
2) Creation
3) Humanity

Goals and Objectives

GOALS

In this lesson, we would like to accomplish the following:

1. We hope you will make use of all the resources and activities of the lesson to understand key biblical teachings regarding the authority of God over creation, the different realms of creation, the corporate nature of humanity and the Fall, and how these teachings are related to our ethical decisions.

2. We hope you will be encouraged to gain the victory over sin as you learn more about God, the supernatural world, the preternatural world, and humanity.

3. We hope you make some changes in your life as a response to the teachings of this lesson, helping you struggle against sin and temptation.

OBJECTIVES

When you have done the following, it will show that the goals are met:

1. Obtain satisfactory grades on the tests, demonstrating that you can identify key aspects of God's authority over creation, the meaning of "open theism," the meaning of the supernatural, natural, and preternatural realms of creation, the ministry of angels, the influence of demons on humanity, the condition of the creation after the Fall, the corporate nature of the Fall, and the meaning of the spiritual struggle in Romans 7:18-24.

2. Answer the application questions in the study guides, expressing your attitude about the struggle with sin, and showing that you are making appropriate decisions to struggle against sin and temptation.

ASSIGNMENTS

SECTION 1

1. Study the first section of the lesson.  

Remember: You can study the lesson by watching the video, listening to the audio, or reading the manuscript.

2. Use Study Guide 7.1 to assimilate the teaching. Use the outline for taking notes, answer the review questions, and answer the application questions.   

3. Take Quiz 7.1.

SECTION 2

1. Study section 2 of the lesson, using Study Guide 7.2. 

2. Take Quiz 7.2. 

SECTION 3

1. Study section 3 of the lesson, using Study Guide 7.3. 

2. Take Quiz 7.3. 

REVIEW

1. Review all the study guides of the lesson, preparing for the test on the whole lesson. 

2. Take the Accumulative Test.