Section 1

Bibliology and Old Testament Survey

God has graciously revealed Himself to us through the Bible. Section 1 covers bibliology, examining the Bible’s authority and clarity as well as how the Bible was inspired, compiled, translated and preserved. This section also includes a survey of the Old Testament.

ResourcesLessons

Resources

If you choose to expand your study, you can use the following resources to complete the assignments for this section. You can purchase these books at the Countryside Bible Church bookstore. Many of these resources are avalable for purchase online in ebook format or hard copy.

  • Basic Bible Knowledge

    Countryside Bible Church
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    Details

  • The Truth War

    John MacArthur
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    Details

  • The Attributes of God

    Arthur W. Pink
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    Details

  • Sola Scriptura

    R. C. Sproul et. al.
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    Details

  • Biblical Doctrine

    John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue
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    Details

  • New Unger's Bible Dictionary

    Merrill F. Unger and R. K. Harrison
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    Details

Lessons

  1. The Canon (Part 1)

    Tom Pennington  |  September 11, 2016

    Assignments

    Assignments and Resources Explained

    • The Truth War - John MacArthur
    • Sola Scriptura! - Various

    Keyword definitions

    • Memorization – Scripture Memory; Basic Bible Knowledge content
    • Syllabus – online or at Information Center
    • Flashcard app and card decks
    • Optional online quizzes
    • Audio
    • Video

  2. The Canon (Part 2)

    Tom Pennington  |  September 18, 2016

    Assignments

    • Read:Sola Scriptura! What Do We Mean By "Sola Scriptura"?
    • Begin Reading: The Truth War - John MacArthur
    • Key Words: The Apocrypha, canon, God-breathed, covenant
    • Scripture Memory: Heb. 1:1-2
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Genesis
    • Audio
    • Video

  3. The Authority of Scripture

    Tom Pennington  |  September 25, 2016

    Assignments

    • Read:Sola Scriptura! The Authority of Scripture
    • Key Words: Inspiration, plenary inspiration, verbal inspiration
    • Scripture Memory: 2 Tim 3:16-17
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Exodus-Leviticus
    Quiz posted Monday, September 26th
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Quiz

  4. The Inerrancy, Preservation, and Translation of Scripture (Part 1)

    Tom Pennington  |  October 9, 2016

    Assignments

    • Read: Sola Scriptura! "Sola Scriptura" and the Early Church
    • Key Words: inerrancy, infallible
    • Scripture Memory: 2 Peter 1:21
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Numbers
    • Audio
    • Video

  5. The Inerrancy, Preservation, and Translation of Scripture (Part 2)

    Tom Pennington  |  October 16, 2016

    Assignments

    • Read: Sola Scriptura! The Establishment of Scripture
    • Key Words: original autograph, formal equivalence, dynamic equivalence, paraphrase
    • Scripture Memory: Psalm 119:160
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Deuteronomy
    Quiz posted Monday, October 17th
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Quiz

  6. The Clarity of Scripture

    Tom Pennington  |  October 23, 2016

    Assignments

    • Read: Sola Scriptura! The Sufficiency of the Written Word
    • Key Words: exegesis, hermeneutics, perspicuity, eisegesis
    • Scripture Memory: Psalm 119:129–130
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Joshua - Ruth
    • Audio
    • Video

  7. The Necessity of Scripture

    Tom Pennington  |  October 30, 2016

    Assignments

    • Read: Sola Scriptura! Scripture and Tradition
    • Complete Reading: The Truth War - John MacArthur
    • Key Words: general revelation, natural revelation, special revelation
    • Scripture Memory: Matt. 4:4
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: 1 & 2 Samuel
    Quiz posted Monday, October 31st
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Quiz

  8. Old Testament: The Pentateuch (Part 1)

    Tom Pennington  |  November 13, 2016

    Assignments

    • CBC Distinctive: Creation
    • Read: Sola Scriptura! The Transforming Power of Scripture
    • Key Words: Pentateuch, Abrahamic covenant
    • Scripture Memory: Gen 3:15
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: 1 Kings – 2 Chronicles
    • Audio
    • Video

  9. Old Testament: The Pentateuch (Part 2)

    Tom Pennington  |  November 27, 2016

    Assignments

    • Read: Sola Scriptura! Afterward
    • Key Words: Ex Nihilo
    • Scripture Memory: Lev 19:2
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Ezra - Esther
    • Audio
    • Video

  10. Old Testament: The Pentateuch (Part 3)

    Tom Pennington  |  December 4, 2016

    Assignments

    • Scripture Memory: Deut 4:2
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Job - Psalms
    Comprehensive Quiz posted Monday, December 5th
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Quiz

  11. The Sufficiency of Scripture (Part 1)

    Tom Pennington  |  January 8, 2017

    Assignments

    • Begin Reading: The Attributes of God - A.W. Pink
    • Scripture Memory: 2 Peter 1:3
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Proverbs – Song of Solomon
    • Audio
    • Video

  12. The Sufficiency of Scripture (Part 2)

    Tom Pennington  |  January 15, 2017

    Assignments

    • Scripture Memory: Jude 3
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Isaiah
    Quiz posted Monday, January 16th
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Quiz

  13. Old Testament: Judges to Monarchy (Part 1)

    Tom Pennington  |  February 5, 2017

    Assignments

    • Scripture Memory: Joshua 1:8
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Jeremiah - Lamentations
    • Audio
    • Video

  14. Old Testament: Judges to Monarchy (Part 2)

    Tom Pennington  |  February 26, 2017

    Assignments

    • Scripture Memory: 1 Samuel 15:22
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Ezekiel – Daniel
    Quiz posted Monday, February 27th
    • Audio
    • Video
    • Quiz

  15. Old Testament: Poetry and Prophets

    Tom Pennington  |  March 12, 2017

    Assignments

    • Scripture Memory: Psalm 119:97
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Hosea - Micah
    • Audio
    • Video

  16. Old Testament: The Exile and Return

    Tom Pennington  |  March 19, 2017

    Assignments

    • Scripture Memory: Jeremiah 15:16
    • Biblical Knowledge Content: Nahum – Malachi

    Quiz posted Monday, March 20th

    Comprehensive Final Quiz (Genesis – Malachi) posted Monday, Mar 27

    • Audio
    • Video
    • Quiz