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The Joshua Institute
The Whole Word Of God

We must know the whole counsel of God if we are to be successful in this life and the next one. Many churches focus on evangelism, which is important, but it is only one of many areas that should concern the Christian. God’s Word addresses every area of life, and we need to maintain a well-balanced perspective. As we face an increasingly hostile world [in the West], we need to know the Truth of what the Scriptures teach.

The goal of the Christian life is to honour and glorify God and learn to enjoy Him forever. While we need to learn practical Biblical instruction for our daily lives, that is not our first priority. We must be careful that King Jesus is the center of all that we do. Our Bible study should increase our knowledge of God, His character and His works. True Christianity is the total “package” for the total person. No area of life is excluded.

Growing to know God through Bible study is a lifetime project, which will include hills and valleys. Most of us have busy schedules, yet we will make time for things we believe are important. The growing number of Bible courses at The Joshua Institute is designed to fit your schedule. They are self-study courses, but help is only an email away.

We offer a range of unique courses with varying levels of difficulty. You are free to choose whichever courses you like. I recommend starting with the Feed Yourself course [How to study the Bible for yourself] because some assignments in other courses assume the student knows the techniques taught in Feed Yourself. If you passionately love Jesus, hunger for His Word and want to know how to live a life that glorifies God, dive in! The courses are free, although a recommended donation is suggested, and some courses require the purchase of a textbook. [We tend to value what we pay for. A donation may be the motivation a student needs to finish a course and not “waste” money by giving up.]

For there is nothing that we should enjoy - I use the term advisedly - so much as looking at Him [Jesus]. There is no value in all other teaching if we are not right about Him. Essentially the vital point of all teaching, of theology, and of the whole Bible is to bring us to a knowledge of Him and into relationship with Him. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Joshua Institute Advantages

Self-Study - No Time Pressure - Unique Courses - Solid Biblical Instruction - Answers By Email For Questions Or Comments - All Courses Are Free [i.e. Donation only], although some require the purchase of a textbook

Courses

Click each course to view the Course description and registration details. Courses do not have to be taken in a specific order. However, starting with the Feed Yourself course is highly recommended, as the assignments in many courses assume familiarity with the techniques taught there. Required textbooks may be purchased here.

Solid Foundation

Reality Check - Do you have a Biblical worldview?

Feed Yourself - Online Version - Email Version - How to study the Bible for yourself.

90 Days Of Thanksgiving - 90 days of emails with Scriptures turned into songs of praise. Great for encouragement.

How To Succeed In The Christian Life - Practical instructions on living the Christian life by R.A. Torey.

God's Word To You - A personalized Scripture verse is sent every week for a year for your encouragement.

Growing In God And Living In Victory

The Power Of Praise And Worship - Powerful course on worship. Textbook [required] written by Terry Law, founder of World Compassion

Practical Spiritual Warfare - Cut through the confusion and misinformation on this vital topic. Textbook [required] by Rev. Judson Cornwall.

Fear Not! - How to conquer fear in your life. Textbook [required].

What Does The Bible Teach About Christian Education?

According to the Bible, you must judge all teaching by the inspired Word of God. Telling God you were following recognized religious leaders will not be an acceptable excuse in the Day of Judgment...We must strengthen our knowledge of the Word of God so we cannot be led astray by doctrines that look like they are from God, but lack a biblical foundation. Finally, may God deliver us from blind dedication to what seemingly good men and women teach. The Word of God is our measuring rod, not the popularity of men. Rev. Judson Cornwall

Deeper Understanding Of God's Word

Basic

God's Love Covenant - Vital course for understanding the unity of Scripture and God's developing plan of salvation.

Presuppositions And World Views - A look at the ideas behind Christian and non-Christian world views by Rev. LeRoy Davis.

Old Testament Survey - An overview of the Old Testament.

New Testament Survey - An overview of the New Testament.

Persecution And The Christian - Textbook [required] by Glenn Penner of Voice Of The Martyrs.

Death And Beyond - A look at the Biblical teaching on death, the intermediate state and the final state.

Confession Of Faith - The Westminster Confession of Faith broken down into lessons.

Biblical Law

Master Life - Basic principles of Biblical Law and how it works today.

Christian Social Theory - A look at how God designed the world to operate in various areas.

Biblical Law I - A detailed look at the Ten Commandments and their application in modern life. Textbook [required] by R.J. Rushdoony.

Biblical Law II - Link given after completion of Biblical Law I. Uses the same textbook.

End Times

Seventy Weeks Of Daniel - Solid Biblical teaching based on the writings of Phillip Mauro.

Matthew 24 And The Great Tribulation - Solid Biblical teaching based on the writings of Phillip Mauro.

Understanding The End Times - A look at how Scriptures often related to the end times apply to the past, present and future. Well-balanced teaching. Textbook [required] by Dr. Jonathan Welton.

If you were a new Christian living in Rome around the year AD 200, you would have been required to do three years of schooling with an authorized teacher once a week, outside of the weekly church service, in order to be baptized...Students studied the Scriptures in-depth, and the material was heavily apologetic, instructing new believers on how Christian truth stood superior to pagan philosophy and religion. To modern ears, this sounds rather intense. Today, we would fear that such requirements would turn away prospective believers. After all, there are barbeques to get to and baseball games to watch...They had to put in the time to deeply understand their faith if they were going to persevere through great hardships...They understood that in order for new believers to stand strong in a culture dominated by an opposing worldview, they needed more preparation than weekly worship and potlucks. Natasha Crain, Faithfully Different, Kindle version

Bible Study Resources And Articles

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Special Note: The teaching manuals of Rev. Stephen Nemeth are available at House Of Judah. They contain both student's and teacher's manuals and are full of rich Biblical knowledge and practice. House of Judah is not connected with Free Bible Study Lessons, but I have personally attended classes under the late Rev. Nemeth and I know you will be richly blessed by His materials.

Free Books And Articles For Download.

SPECIAL NOTE TO PASTORS/CHURCH LEADERS: If you would like to offer all or some of these courses directly from your church website, contact me for details.

FAQ

What Is The Cost Of A Course?

All courses are by donation. Some courses require the purchase of a textbook.

Is There A Time Limit To Complete A Course?

No. These are self-study courses. You set your own pace.

What If I Need Help Or Have A Question?

Most pages have a box on the bottom where you can ask questions or make comments. We are also available by email to help you and answer questions. Of course, we would also like to hear from you on how you like the course, and any suggestions you may have.

Can I Earn A Certificate For Completing A Course Or Series Of Courses?

Not at this time. If the student base grows in the future, we may consider adding certificates.

Since The Courses Are Free, Why Do I Need To Register?

The purpose of registration is so that we can know how many people are taking which courses. This will help us in the development of future courses. There is no cost for you to register.

My Password Email Did Not Arrive. How Can I Get It?

Check your spam/junk folder, as they sometimes end up there. If it is not there, you can either register again [be sure your email is spelled correctly] or send us an email via the contact button.

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