Christian Narrative I: Creation and Fall
Overview
[Begin Transcript] Hi. My name is Steve Grusendorf and I have a few questions for you. Have you ever wondered how God created the universe? Are you curious about the origins of man and how man reflects God in a fallen world? How about the reality of evil? Have you ever wrestled with that little nugget? If so, then I want to invite you to a journey with me as we investigate these and other important topics related to the first two chapters of God’s big story told to us in the Bible. Creation Narrative 1 is the first of two courses designed by Lancaster Bible College to help you understand God’s story and the theology that surrounds it. Designed for learners of all stages, this course combines online and self-directed learning in a way that will have you digging deep into God’s word in order to find answers to some of life’s most challenging questions. And by the way, along the way, you’ll begin to spot the big story God is telling us through the pages of the Bible. So join me today as we begin this journey together. [End Transcript]
Course Description: This course explores the relationship of God to humanity from the vantage point of creation and fall. Attention is given to the nature, character, and work of God (Trinitarianism) in creating and governing the universe, especially in his special relationship to humanity, creatures bearing the image of God (Anthropology). Further attention is given to the issue of sin (Hamartiology).
Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of this course the student will:
- Develop a basic knowledge of the Creation and Fall and related doctrines.
- Interact with the historical development and contemporary expressions of the Creation and Fall
- Reflect on how the doctrines of Creation and Fall impact one’s worldview and ministry.
Course Outline:
Unit 1: The God of Creation
This unit introduces us to the concept of worldview. Biblical worldview will be discussed along with an investigation of the God of the Bible who presents Himself as Trinitarian in nature.
| View: | Introduction and Course Overview |
| View: | The Concept of the Trinity |
| View: | The Confession of the Trinity |
| View: | The Economy of the Trinity |
| Read: | The Knowledge of a Self-Revealing God |
| Read: | Biblical Wordview: What It Is, What It Is Not |
| Complete: | Genesis 1 Discovery Exercise |
| Submit: | Quiz 1 |
| Submit: | Quiz 2 |
Unit 2: God’s Act of Creation
This unit will investigate how the God of the Bible chose to create all things. Furthermore, this unit will look at the ongoing relationship between creation and Creator.
| View: | Introduction | |
| View: | God's Unique Creation | |
| View: | The Dependent Nature of Creation | |
| View: | The Goodness of Creation | |
| Complete: | Genesis 2 Discovery Exercise | |
| Submit: | Quiz 3 | |
| Submit: | Quiz 4 |
Unit 3: Humanity Part 1 — Our Nature
In this unit special attention will be given to humanity, God's special creation. Humanity as made in the image of God will also be investigated.
| View: | Introduction |
| View: | Origin of Man |
| View: | Imago Deo 1 |
| View: | Imago Deo 2 |
| Complete: | Image and Evolution Exercise |
| Submit: | Quiz 5 |
| Submit: | Quiz 6 |
Unit 4: Humanity Part 2 — Our Purpose
In this unit the topic of humanity will be continued. The special focus of this unit will be on the unique nature of man being made male and female. This unit will also investigate the purpose of humanity within God's creation.
| View: | Introduction |
| View: | Male and Female |
| View: | Creation Mandates 1 |
| View: | Creation Mandates 2 |
| Read: | Male-Female Equality and Male Headship |
| Submit: | Quiz 7 |
| Submit: | Quiz 8 |
Unit 5: Sin — The Question That Changed Everything
This unit will look at the Fall from a narrative perspective. It will investigate the events surrounding the Fall and the consequence of the Fall.
| View: | Introduction |
| View: | Questioning Life in the Garden |
| View: | Gods First Judgement of Sin |
| View: | Sins' Impact on Humanity |
| Read: | The Spread of the Nations |
| Complete: | Genesis 3 Discovery Exercise |
| Submit: | Quiz 9 |
| Submit: | Quiz 10 |
Unit 6: Sin - Considering the Reality of Evil in God’s Creation
This unit will look at the Fall from a theological perspective. It will consider the reality of evil. This unit will also consider the concept of original sin. Finally, this unit will offer a high level review of this course.
| View: | Introduction |
| View: | God and the Reality of Evil |
| View: | Original and Inherited Sin |
| View: | Creation and Fall Review |
| Read: | The Great Commission in the Old Testament |
| Read: | Flight |
| Submit: | Quiz 11 |
| Submit: | Quiz 12 |
| Submit: | Course Final Examination |
The courses available through the Blue Letter Bible Institute are taught from a range of evangelical traditions. Therefore every idea and principal conveyed in each course may not necessarily be held in total by the ministry of Blue Letter Bible or the Blue Letter Bible Institute. For more information please visit our site at www.BlueLetterBible.org.
Note: All Scripture references are taken from the English Standard Version (ESV) unless otherwise indicated.
Note: All Scripture references are taken from the English Standard Version (ESV) unless otherwise indicated.