No human in all of history has been more influential in the spread of the message of Christ than the Apostle Paul. In fact, some go so far as to say that if you could discredit Paul, you would discredit all of Christianity. In this course, we will be studying Paul's life and teaching, placing him in the context of his time and culture. You will gain not only a better insight into his revolutionary teachings, but you will find out what made the man tick. Why was he so adamant about his "go to the wall" issue? Why was he so passionate about grace and why did he have such a heart for the poor? How would he have reacted to James's writings? How could he turn an accommodating eye to those who preach Christ for wrong reasons while at the same time emphasize the need for right doctrine? What did he make such a big deal about grace, not only for salvation, but also for daily living? In this course, you will begin to understand his writings in the context and chronology of his three missionary journeys and in the millieu of the ancient Roman and Greek cultures. You will come to understand why F.F. Bruce calls him the "Apostle of the Heart Set Free."

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Bryant & Stratton Business College, Rochester, NY See map.

Chuck Gianotti (a ministry of Crossroads Bible Fellowship)

$10 plus optional $18 for text book

A whole new world of studying will open up to you as you begin to read the New Testament in the original language in which it was written. The equivalent of first year Greek at a bible college or seminary, this course will help you master the basic elements of Greek and begin to translate. You will gain insights and catch nuances that can't be seen in the English translations. This course will help you gain access to a whole wealth of resources, reference works and commentaries that rely on a knowledge of Greek.

Sundays - September 23, 2007 - May 25, 2008 (see class schedule)

6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Bryant & Stratton Business College, Rochester, NY. See map.

Chuck Gianotti, Th. M., Dallas Theological Seminary (a ministry of Crossroads Bible Fellowship)

$140 for course materials & books (required)