Holding forth the Word of Life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ
Philippians 2:16
Trinity Reformed Baptist Church
Topeka, Kansas 66614
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Pastor’s Bible Study
As a full-time retiree, Pastor Bob Spagnuolo now has opportunity to conduct a Bible study on the first and third Thursday mornings each month.
This is a time of informal lessons and discussions of a study book.
We trust these discussions will be of benefit to you in your spiritual journey!
Our New Study:
(Beginning August, 2020)
The Development of
the New Testament
By Arthur M. Ogden
As this book is currently out of print, please contact us directly about obtaining study materials.
Our current plan is to spend two sessions on each of the 13 lessons in the book.
Previous Study: A Glorious Institution: The Church in History by Stanford Murrell. Book and study guide available from Chapel Library, Pensacola, Florida.
Lesson Title (Links activated as the lessons are uploaded.)
Chapter 1 The Birth of the New Testament Church
Chapter 2 The Suffering Saints–AD 33-313
Chapter 3 The Foundations of Faith—AD 33-325
Chapter 4 The Sign of the Savior—AD 313
Chapter 5 In the Councils of the Church–AD 325-451
Chapter 6 Sowing Seeds of Self-Destruction—AD 100-461
Chapter 7 New Trials and Great Triumphs—AD 376-754
Chapter 8 Diminishing Glory
Chapter 9 New Political Alliances—AD 754-800
Chapter 10 Growing Power of the Papacy—AD 461-1073
Chapter 11 The Church in the World; the World in the Church AD 885-1049
Chapter 12 A House Divided—AD 1054
Chapter 13 Monasticism and the Cluny Reforms
Links will be activated as the lessons are taught:
Introduction and Materials Offer
Lesson 1-A The Divine Technique
Lesson 1-B The Divine Technique
Lesson 1-C-a The Divine Technique Review and “Home Exercises”
Lesson 1-C-b The Divine Technique Review and “Home Exercises”
Lesson 2-A History’s Role–the Roman Empire
Lesson 2-B History’s Role–Judean Rulers & Four Guidelines
Lesson 2-C History’s Role–review and “Home Exercises”
Lesson 3-A The Historical Reconstruction–30-33 A.D.
Lesson 3-B The Historical Reconstruction–33-44 A.D.
Lesson 3-C The Historical Reconstruction–44-50 A.D.
Lesson 3-D The Historical Reconstruction–review and “Home Exercises”
Lesson 4-A The Historical Reconstruction–50-53 A.D.
Lesson 4-B The Historical Reconstruction–53-58 A.D.
Lesson 4-C The Historical Reconstruction–58-65 A.D. Timeline chart
Lesson 4-D The Historical Reconstruction–Review & “Home Exercises”
Lesson 5-A The Primary Revelation
Lesson 5-B The Literary Revelation
Lesson 5-C I Thessalonians (52 A.D.)
Lesson 5-D The Primary & Literary Revelation–Review & “Home Exercises”
Lesson 6-A The Literary Revelation continues
Lesson 7-A Paul’s Literary Interlude
Lesson 8-A Paul’s Prison Epistles
Lesson 9_A The Post Prison Epistles
Lesson 10-A The Post Prison Epistles
Lesson 11-A The Works of John
Lesson 12-A The Book of Revelation
Lesson 13-A The Testimony of History
Chapter 14 The Church Cries for Spiritual Reform—AD 1049-1073
Chapter 15 The Struggle for Independence from the State—AD 1073-1122
Supplemental resource:
15-A A.W. Pink on Repentance–A Gospel Requirement
15-B A.W. Pink on Repentance–Preached in Both Testaments
15-C A.W. Pink on Repentance–What It is NOT
15-D A.W. Pink on Repentance–What It IS
15-E A.W. Pink on Repentance–Law was Never Repealed
15-F A.W. Pink on Repentance–Summary & Spurgeon Quotes
Chapter 16 Killing in the Name of Christ: The Crusades—AD 1096-1291
Chapter 17 The Height of Earthly Power—AD 1198-1216
Chapter 18 The Passing of Power—AD 1294-1417
Chapter 19 The Search for Sanctification—AD 1200-1517
(This completes Parts 1 & 2 in this study.
We will now set it aside for awhile.)