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 Wednesday 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 Current Study:
The Development of
the New Testament
By Arthur M. Ogden
This book is currently out of print. You might try finding a used copy for purchase online. The author’s son hopes to republish at some point in the future.
Our current plan is to modify number of lessons based on material covered in each of the 13 lessons in the book. Some will be a brief synopsis; others a running commentary.
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 Transition from Oral to Written
Lesson 5-C The Literary Revelation
Lesson 5-D I Thessalonians (52 A.D.)
Lesson 5-E The Primary & Literary Revelation–Review & “Home Exercises”
Lesson 6-A The Literary Revelation continues 2 Thessalonians (53 A.D.)
Lesson 6-B Galatians (55-56 A.D.) (Chapters 1-3)
Lesson 6-C Galatians–part 2 (Chapter 4)
Lesson 6-D Galatians–conclusion (Chapters 5-6)
Lesson 6-E I Corinthians (57 A.D.)
Lesson 6-F I Corinthians–conclusion (overview of highlights)
Lesson 6-G II Corinthians (57 A.D.) (overview chapters 1-4)
Lesson 6-H II Corinthians (overview chapters 6-13)
Lesson 6-I Romans (58 A.D.) Chapter 1–Paul’s First Indictment Against Humanity
Lesson 6-J Romans Chapter 2–The Plight of the Religious Man
Lesson 6-K Romans Chapters 2-3 The Circumcision of Christ
Lesson 6-L Romans Chapters 4-7 The Heart and Soul of Romans
Lesson 6-M Romans Chapter 8-a Carnal Versus Spiritual
Lesson 6-N Romans Chapter 8-b Pearls of Salvation
Lesson 6-O Romans Chapter 9-a Israel’s Dilemma
Lesson 6-P Romans Chapter 9-b God’s Purpose of Election
Lesson 6-Q Romans Chapter 10-a Call Upon the Lord
Lesson 6-R Romans Chapter 10-b The Church Prophesied in the Old Testament
Lesson 6-S Romans Chapter 11-a The Remnant Has Obtained
Lesson 6-T Romans Chapter 11-b Parable of the Olive Tree
Lesson 6-U Romans Chapter 11-c Goodness and Severity of God
Lesson 6-V Romans Chapter 11-d And So All Israel Shall Be Saved
Lesson 6-W Romans Chapter 12-a A Living Sacrifice
Lesson 6-X Romans Chapter 12-b Christian Duties in the Church
Lesson 6-Y Romans Chapter 12-c Transformed Life of the Believer
Lesson 6-Z Romans Chapters 13-16 Final Thoughts on Romans
Lesson 6-Zconclusion The Literary Revelation continues–Review & “Home Exercises”
Lesson 7-A Paul’s Literary Interlude–Introduction to the Gospels
Lesson 7-B Paul’s Literary Interlude–Matthew (LION of the Tribe of Judah)
Lesson 7-C Paul’s Literary Interlude–Mark (OX–the Perfect Servant)
Lesson 7-D James–Introduction and Authorship
Lesson 7-E James–Chapter 1 Overview
Lesson 7-F James–Chapter 2 Faith and Works Relationship
Lesson 7-G James–Chapter 3 Of the Tongue & Godly Wisdom
Lesson 7-H James–Chapter 4 Be Not a Friend of the World
Lesson 7-I James–Chapter 5 The Coming of the Lord Draweth Nigh
Lesson 7-J Summary of James and Intro to Luke
Lesson 7-K Luke–Overview and Unique Features (Perfect MAN)
Lesson 7-L Luke–conclusion
Lesson 7-M Paul’s Literary Interlude–Review and Home Exercises
Lesson 8-A Paul’s Prison Epistles–Philippians–1 (1:1-19) Paul’s Defense of the Gospel
Lesson 8-B Philippians-2 (1:19-26) Paul Anticipates His Release
Lesson 8-C Philippians-3 (1:24-30) Two-Sided Coin of the Christian Life
Lesson 8-D Philippians-4 (2:1-11) Humility, the Key to Unity
These are projected future lessons and will be linked when taught:
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