Literature and History of New Testament Times
J. Gresham Machen
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Length 15 h 9 min
Chapters 52
First published 1915
There is a tendency in the modern Church to neglect the study of Bible history. Such neglect will inevitably result in a loss of power. The gospel is a record of something that has happened, and uncertainty about the gospel is fatal weakness. Furthermore the historical study of the apostolic age—that age when divine revelation established the great principles of the Church's life—is the best corrective for a thousand vagaries. Much can be learned from modern pedagogy; but after all what is absolutely fundamental, both for teacher and for student, is an orderly acquaintance with the Bible facts.
The Teacher's Manual, therefore, is intended not merely to offer suggestions as to methods of teaching, but primarily to supplement the teacher's knowledge. A teacher who knows only what he actually imparts to the class is inevitably dull. The true teacher brings forth out of his treasure things new and old. (Summary by Introduction)
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by InTheDesert 5:07
2
The Roman Background of Christianity Read by MichelleKinge 17:27
3
The Greek Background of Christianity Read by MichelleKinge 20:07
4
The Jewish Background of Christianity: I. Palestinian Judaism Read by Kerry Adams 16:26
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The Jewish Background of Christianity: II. The Judaism of the Dispersion Read by Kerry Adams 16:40
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The Messiah Read by Kerry Adams 18:49
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The Book of The Acts Read by DJRickyV 19:14
8
The Cross and the Resurrection the Foundation of Apostolic Preaching Read by Jacqueline Burrell Walton 16:23
9
The Beginnings of the Christian Church Read by Jacqueline Burrell Walton 17:44
10
The First Persecution Read by mleigh 17:56
11
The First Gentile Converts Read by Mason Lewis 9:02
12
The Conversion of Paul Read by Mahi 22:02
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The Church at Antioch Read by Bill Mosley 15:22
14
The Gospel to the Gentiles Read by Bill Mosley 19:12
15
The Council at Jerusalem Read by Bill Mosley 16:27
16
The Gospel Carried Into Europe Read by jman45 17:26
17
Encouragement for Recent Converts Read by Gillian Hendrie 13:40
18
The Conflict with the Judaizers Read by Larry Wilson 15:57
19
Problems of a Gentile Church Read by Larry Wilson 16:03
20
The Apostle and His Ministry Read by Bill Mosley 19:59
21
The Gospel of Salvation Read by Gillian Hendrie 14:45
22
Paul's Journey to Rome Read by Bill Mosley 11:59
23
The Supremacy of Christ Read by BrandonB 16:36
24
The Church of Christ Read by BrandonB 12:55
25
Christ and His Followers Read by BrandonB 15:45
26
Training New Leaders Read by BrandonB 20:54
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A Presentation of Jesus to Jewish Christians Read by BrandonB 24:38
28
A Graphic Sketch of the Life of Jesus Read by BrandonB 12:58
29
A Greek Historian's Account of Jesus Read by DJRickyV 29:02
30
The Testimony of the Beloved Disciple Read by DJRickyV 39:05
31
The Jesus of the Gospels Read by mleigh 15:38
32
A Document of the Jerusalem Church Read by MichelleKinge 22:37
33
Jesus the Fulfillment of the Old Testament Read by MichelleKinge 17:35
34
Christian Fortitude Read by Irene H. Suber 17:39
35
The Christian's Attitude Toward Error and Immorality Read by Irene H. Suber 13:43
36
The Life of the Children of God Read by DJRickyV 20:41
37
The Messages of the Living Christ Read by DJRickyV 24:43
38
A Vision of the Final Triumph Read by Andy Glover 11:43
39
Review Read by InTheDesert 7:02
40
The Church and the World Read by Owlivia 16:24
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The Christian Message Read by Jacqueline Tyler. 17:01
42
The Word and the Sacraments Read by Owlivia 19:09
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Prayer Read by Ruth P. 20:14
44
The Congregation Read by InTheDesert 12:40
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The Relief of the Needy Read by Ruth P. 18:51
46
Organizing for Service Read by Margaret Herbers 17:42
47
A Mission for the World Read by Margaret Herbers 16:24
48
The Christian Ideal of Personal Morality Read by Margaret Herbers 16:21
49
Christianity and Human Relationships Read by Owlivia 16:15
50
The Christian Use of the Intellect Read by Margaret Herbers 15:37
51
The Christian Hope and the Present Possession Read by Margaret Herbers 16:05
52
Retrospect: the First Christian Century Read by InTheDesert 5:17
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