Bible College

Calvary Chapel Bible College in Melbourne is in fellowship with the main Calvary Chapel Bible College founded in 1975 in Costa Mesa, California. The Bible College provides in-depth biblical classes for those who want a deeper understanding of the Word and of Jesus Christ.  Bible College is not just for those in full-time ministry.  It's a great way to deepen your faith.  For basic information on the Bible College download the Frequently Asked Questions PDF <click here>  

 

New classes will begin in January 2009. Sign up sheets for all classes are at the information booth in the church commons.  If this is your first Bible College class, please download the Bible College Application PDF<click here>, fill it out and return it to Sharon Tipton in the church office.

 

The survey series, Through the Bible, continues with OT-102, Old Testament Survey, Part 2.   The class will meet Wednesdays before church from 5:35 – 6:30 pm.   If you are new to Bible College, here is a great place to start.   Instructor Wes Muller.  Wes' email is: WesdMuller@yahoo.com

 

New Class:  The Book of Genesis.  Genesis is one of the mostinfluential and important books ever to be written. It contains crucial information that addresses the origin of all things including the creation of the universe, the beginnings of humanity, the problem of sin, the promise of salvation, and the calling of God’s chosen people. For this reason, the Book of Genesis is essential to the Christian worldview because it lays the basis for the other 65 books of the Bible. As stated by A. D. Ehlert, “A thorough understanding of the Book of Genesis is necessary if one is to understand the rest of sacred Scripture.”Therefore, in an effort to understand the basic tenants and implications of the Book of Genesis and its place within the Bible, we will study its contents chapter-by-chapter and verse-by-verse. Our goal is to comprehend the foundational principles of our Christian faith as revealed and recorded in the Book of Genesis. Class will meet Thursday evenings from 7 - 9 in room C303 beginning February 5, 2009 for 16 weeks.  Contact instructor Stan Linder for more details stanlinder@cfl.rr.com

 

Another New Class:  Biblical Hermeneutics (Principles of Interpretation)
Sometimes we interpret the Bible through the prism of our own perspective, rather than letting God's work speak to us directly. Let the Word come alive in your daily walk with Him as you gain a greater understanding of His Word through observation, interpretation and application. In this Hermeneutics course you will learn:

• The fundamentals of biblical hermeneutics (word study, grammar, immediate context, observation and interpretation) and the application of these to the biblical text.
• The various tools useful for developing a deeper understanding of God’s Word.
• How to apply the principles and tools you have learned so God’s Word will speak personally into your life. 
  
  Weekly classes will have you learn these principles by interacting with biblical texts. As a final major project, you will be asked to write a commentary on a short book of the Bible selected by the teacher. For more information contact Shawn Barr shawnbarr@calvarymelbourne.org

 

More classes coming soon...For questions about Bible college email Steve Slesinger at sslesinger@cfl.rr.com