Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome and Introduction

    • Welcome to the Audio Portable Bible School Textbook

  • 2

    Welcome and Introduction [Audio Only]

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  • 3

    Unit 1: Books of the Bible

    • Books of the Bible: Overview

    • Lesson 1: Introduction

    • Lesson 2: Genesis

    • Lesson 3: Exodus

    • Lesson 4: Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

    • Lesson 5: Joshua, Judges, and Ruth

    • Lesson 6: First & Second Samuel

    • Lesson 7: First & Second Kings

    • Lesson 8: First & Second Chronicles

    • Lesson 9: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther

    • Lesson 10: Job

    • Lesson 11: Psalms

    • Lesson 12: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon

    • Lesson 13: Isaiah

    • Lesson 14: Jeremiah and Lamentations

    • Lesson 15: Ezekiel

    • Lesson 16: Daniel

    • Lesson 17: Hosea, Joel and Amos

    • Lesson 18 - Obadiah, Jonah and Micah

    • Lesson 19: Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah

    • Lesson 20: Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi

    • Lesson 21: Introduction to the Gospels

    • Lesson 22: Matthew

    • Lesson 23: Mark

    • Lesson 24: Luke

    • Lesson 25: John

    • Lesson 26: Acts

    • Lesson 27: Romans

    • Lesson 28: First & Second Corinthians

    • Lesson 29: Galatians

    • Lesson 30: Ephesians

    • Lesson 31: Philippians and Colossians

    • Lesson 32: First & Second Thessalonians

    • Lesson 33: First & Second Timothy

    • Lesson 34: Titus and Philemon

    • Lesson 35: Hebrews

    • Lesson 36: James

    • Lesson 37: First & Second Peter

    • Lesson 38: First, Second & Third John and Jude

    • Lesson 39: Revelation

    • Lesson 40: Outline of Revelation

  • 4

    Unit 1: Books of the Bible [Audio Only]

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  • 5

    Unit 2: Christian Doctrine

    • Doctrines of the Bible: Introduction (Part 1)

    • Doctrines of the Bible: Introduction (Part 2)

    • Lesson 1: The Existence of the Living God (Part 1)

    • Lesson 1: The Existence of the Living God (Part 2)

    • Lesson 2: The Person of God

    • Lesson 3: The Natural Attributes of God

    • Lesson 4: God's Moral Attributes (Part 1)

    • Lesson 4: God's Moral Attributes (Part 2)

    • Lesson 4: God's Moral Attributes (Part 3)

    • Lesson 5: The Trinity (Part 1)

    • Lesson 5: The Trinity (Part 2)

    • Lesson 6: Prophecies Fulfilled (Part 1)

    • Lesson 6: Prophecies Fulfilled (Part 2)

    • Lesson 7: The Deity of Christ (Part 1)

    • Lesson 7: The Deity of Christ (Part 2)

    • Lesson 8: The Humanity of Christ (Part 1)

    • Lesson 8: The Humanity of Christ (Part 2)

    • Lesson 9: The Life of Christ, First Section (Part 1)

    • Lesson 9: The Life of Christ, First Section (Part 2)

    • Lesson 9: The Life of Christ, First Section (Part 3)

    • Lesson 10: The Life of Christ, Concluded

    • Lesson 11: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Part 1)

    • Lesson 11: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Part 2)

    • Lesson 12: The Personality of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)

    • Lesson 12: The Personality of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)

    • Lesson 13: The Deity of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)

    • Lesson 13: The Deity of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)

    • Lesson 14: Names and Emblems of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)

    • Lesson 14: Names and Emblems of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)

    • Lesson 15: Offenses against the Holy Spirit (Part 1)

    • Lesson 15: Offenses against the Holy Spirit (Part 2)

    • Lesson 16: The Original Condition of Man

    • Lesson 17: The Fall of Man (Part 1)

    • Lesson 17: The Fall of Man (Part 2)

    • Lesson 18: Results of the Fall (Part 1)

    • Lesson 18: Results of the Fall (Part 2)

    • Lesson 19: Repentance (Part 1)

    • Lesson 19: Repentance (Part 2)

    • Lesson 20: Faith (Part 1)

    • Lesson 20: Faith (Part 2)

    • Lesson 20: Faith (Part 3)

    • Lesson 21: Regeneration, or the New Birth (Part 1)

    • Lesson 22: Regeneration, or the New Birth (Part 2)

    • Lesson 22: Justification (Part 1)

    • Lesson 22: Justification (Part 2)

    • Lesson 23: Adoption (Part 1)

    • Lesson 23: Adoption (Part 2)

    • Lesson 23: Adoption (Part 3)

    • Lesson 24: Sanctification (Part 1)

    • Lesson 24: Sanctification (Part 2)

    • Lesson 24: Sanctification (Part 3)

    • Lesson 25: Sanctification (Part 1)

    • Lesson 25: Prayer (Part 2)

    • Lesson 25: Prayer (Part 3)

    • Lesson 26: Definition and Founding of the Church (Part 1)

    • Lesson 26: Definition and Founding of the Church (Part 2)

    • Lesson 27: Membership in and Purpose of the Church (Part 1)

    • Lesson 27: Membership in and Purpose of the Church (Part 2)

    • Lesson 28: Symbols and Ordinances of the Church (Part 1)

    • Lesson 28: Symbols and Ordinances of the Church (Part 2)

    • Lesson 29: The Inspiration of the Bible (Part 1)

    • Lesson 29: The Inspiration of the Bible (Part 2)

    • Lesson 30: Two Sevens about the Bible (Part 1)

    • Lesson 30: Two Sevens about the Bible (Part 2)

    • Lesson 31: Why Preach the Word of God?

    • Lesson 32: What the Bible Says about Angels (Part 1)

    • Lesson 32: What the Bible Says about Angels (Part 2)

    • Lesson 32: What the Bible Says about Angels (Part 3)

    • Lesson 33: The Work of Angels (Part 1)

    • Lesson 33: The Work of Angels (Part 2)

    • Lesson 33: The Work of Angels (Part 3)

    • Lesson 34: Satan, the Greatest Enemy of God and Man (Part 1)

    • Lesson 34: Satan, the Greatest Enemy of God and Man (Part 2)

    • Lesson 35: Satan, the Defeated Enemy (Part 1)

    • Lesson 35: Satan, the Defeated Enemy (Part 2)

    • Lesson 36: The Second Coming of Christ (Part 1)

    • Lesson 36: The Second Coming of Christ (Part 2)

    • Lesson 37: The Resurrection of the Dead (Part 1)

    • Lesson 37: The Resurrection of the Dead (Part 2)

    • Lesson 37: The Resurrection of the Dead (Part 3)

    • Lesson 38: The Judgement (Part 1)

    • Lesson 38: The Judgement (Part 2)

    • Lesson 39: Final Destiny of the Wicked (Part 1)

    • Lesson 39: Final Destiny of the Wicked (Part 2)

    • Lesson 40: The Final Reward of the Righteous (Part 1)

    • Lesson 40: The Final Reward of the Righteous (Part 2)

    • Lesson 40: The Final Reward of the Righteous (Part 3)

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    Unit 2: Christian Doctrine [Audio Only]

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    Unit 3: Homiletics

    • Homiletics: Introduction (Part 1)

    • Homiletics: Introduction (Part 2)

    • Homiletics: Introduction (Part 3)

    • Lesson 1: What is Preaching? (Part 1)

    • Lesson 1: What is Preaching? (Part 2)

    • Lesson 2: Text of the Sermon (Part 1)

    • Lesson 2: Text of the Sermon (Part 2)

    • Lesson 2: Text of the Sermon (Part 3)

    • Lesson 3: The Sermon's Theme

    • Lesson 4: Gathering Sermon Material (Part 1)

    • Lesson 4: Gathering Sermon Material (Part 2)

    • Lesson 5: Arranging Sermon Material

    • Lesson 6: Good Sermon Arrangement (Part 1)

    • Lesson 6: Good Sermon Arrangement (Part 2)

    • Lesson 7: Introduction of the Sermon (Part 1)

    • Lesson 7: Introduction to the Sermon (Part 2)

    • Lesson 8: Qualities of a Good Introduction

    • Lesson 9: Body of the Sermon (Part 1)

    • Lesson 9: Body of the Sermon (Part 2)

    • Lesson 10: Conclusion of the Sermon (Part 1)

    • Lesson 10: Conclusion of the Sermon (Part 2)

    • Lesson 10: Conclusion of the Sermon (Part 3)

    • Lesson 11: Illustrations and Their Use (Part 1)

    • Lesson 11: Illustrations and Their Use (Part 2)

    • Lessons 12-15: Biographical Sermons (Part 1)

    • Lessons 12-15: Biographical Sermons (Part 2)

    • Lessons 16-20: Narrative Sermons

    • Lessons 21-25: Textual Sermons (Part 2)

    • Lessons 21-25: Textual Sermons (Part 2)

    • Lessons 21-25: Textual Sermons (Part 3)

    • Lessons 26-30: Textual Sermons (Part 1)

    • Lessons 26-30: Textual Sermons (Part 2)

    • Lessons 31-35: Expository Sermons (Part 1)

    • Lessons 31-35: Expository Sermons (Part 2)

    • Lessons 31-35: Expository Sermons (Part 3)

    • Lessons 31-35: Expository Sermons (Part 4)

    • Lessons 36: Inductive Bible Study | Observation - What Does it Say?

    • Lessons 37: Inductive Bible Study | Interpretation - What Does it Mean?

    • Lessons 38: Inductive Bible Study | Application - How Will I Apply it to My Life?

    • Lessons 39: Sermon Outline Using IBS

    • Lessons 40: Sharing Sermon Outlines

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    Unit 3: Homiletics [Audio Only]

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    Unit 4: Shepherding the Flock

    • Shepherding the Flock: Introduction (Part 1)

    • Shepherding the Flock: Introduction (Part 2)

    • Lesson 1: Preach the Word

    • Lesson 2: Why We Need Revival (Part 1)

    • Lesson 2: Why We Need Revival (Part 2)

    • Lesson 3: Preaching for Revival (Part 1)

    • Lesson 3: Preaching for Revival (Part 2)

    • Lesson 4: Praying for Revival (Part 1)

    • Lesson 4: Praying for Revival (Part 2)

    • Lesson 5: Love, a Dual Ministry

    • Lesson 6: Public Ministry (Part 1)

    • Lesson 6: Public Ministry (Part 2)

    • Lesson 7: Keeping Balance in Life and Ministry (Part 1)

    • Lesson 7: Keeping Balance in Life and Ministry (Part 2)

    • Lesson 8: Periodic Evaluation

    • Lesson 9: The Ministry of Counseling

    • Lesson 10: Encouraging Fellowship (Part 1)

    • Lesson 10: Encouraging Fellowship (Part 2)

    • Lesson 10: Encouraging Fellowship (Part 3)

    • Lesson 11: Evangelistic Preaching

    • Lesson 12: Assurance of Salvation (Part 1)

    • Lesson 12: Assurance of Salvation (Part 2)

    • Lesson 13: Discipling New Converts (Part 1)

    • Lesson 13: Discipling New Converts (Part 2)

    • Lesson 14: Why Witness? (Part 1)

    • Lesson 14: Why Witness? (Part 2)

    • Lesson 15: Getting Soul-Winners Started (Part 1)

    • Lesson 15: Getting Soul-Winners Started (Part 2)

    • Lesson 16: Reasons for Soul Winning (Part 1)

    • Lesson 16: Reasons for Soul Winning (Part 2)

    • Lesson 17: How to Witness (Part 1)

    • Lesson 17: How to Witness (Part 2)

    • Lesson 18: Witnessing Plans (Part 1)

    • Lesson 18: Witnessing Plans (Part 2)

    • Lesson 18: Witnessing Plans (Part 3)

    • Lesson 19: Teaching about Giving (Part 1)

    • Lesson 19: Teaching about Giving (Part 2)

    • Lesson 20: How to Exhort (Part 1)

    • Lesson 20: How to Exhort (Part 2)

    • Lesson 21: How to Deal with Sin in the Flock (Part 1)

    • Lesson 21: How to Deal with Sin in the Flock (Part 2)

    • Lesson 22: Dealing with Backsliding (Part 1)

    • Lesson 22: Dealing with Backsliding (Part 2)

    • Lesson 23: Divorce (Part 1)

    • Lesson 23: Divorce (Part 2)

    • Lesson 23: Divorce (Part 3)

    • Lesson 24: Persecution (Part 1)

    • Lesson 24: Persecution (Part 2)

    • Lesson 24: Persecution (Part 3)

    • Lesson 25: Witchcraft (Part 1)

    • Lesson 25: Witchcraft (Part 2)

    • Lesson 26: Why to Preach Against Drinking (Part 1)

    • Lesson 26: Why to Preach Against Drinking (Part 2)

    • Lesson 26: Why to Preach Against Drinking (Part 3)

    • Lesson 26: Why to Preach Against Drinking (Part 4)

    • Lesson 27: Helping Christians Who Suffer (Part 1)

    • Lesson 27: Helping Christians Who Suffer (Part 2)

    • Lesson 28: Ministering to the Sick (Part 1)

    • Lesson 28: Ministering to the Sick (Part 2)

    • Lesson 28: Ministering to the Sick (Part 3)

    • Lesson 29: Ministry in Time of Death (Part 1)

    • Lesson 29: Ministry in Time of Death (Part 2)

    • Lesson 29: Ministry in Time of Death (Part 3)

    • Lesson 30: Counseling Engaged Couples (Part 1)

    • Lesson 30: Counseling Engaged Couples (Part 2)

    • Lesson 30: Counseling Engaged Couples (Part 3)

    • Lesson 31: How to Counsel a Childless Couple (Part 1)

    • Lesson 31: How to Counsel a Childless Couple (Part 2)

    • Lesson 31: How to Counsel a Childless Couple (Part 3)

    • Lesson 32: Ministry to Widows (Part 1)

    • Lesson 32: Ministry to Widows (Part 2)

    • Lesson 33: Christians with Unsaved Spouses (Part 1)

    • Lesson 33: Christians with Unsaved Spouses (Part 2)

    • Lesson 34: Observance of the Lord's Day (Part 1)

    • Lesson 34: Observance of the Lord's Day (Part 2)

    • Lesson 34: Observance of the Lord's Day (Part 3)

    • Lesson 35: Father's Day (Part 1)

    • Lesson 35: Father's Day (Part 2)

    • Lesson 36: Mother's Day

    • Lesson 37: Establishing a Family Altar (Part 1)

    • Lesson 37: Establishing a Family Altar (Part 2)

    • Lesson 38: Reaching the Whole Family (Part 1)

    • Lesson 38: Reaching the Whole Family (Part 2)

    • Lesson 39: Mobilizing Laymen for Service (Part 1)

    • Lesson 39: Mobilizing Laymen for Service (Part 2)

    • Lesson 40: Using the Gifts of Women (Part 1)

    • Lesson 40: Using the Gifts of Women (Part 2)

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    Unit 4: Shepherding the Flock [Audio Only]

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    Unit 5: Holy Living

    • Holy Living: Introduction

    • Lesson 1: Fear the Lord (Part 1)

    • Lesson 1: Fear the Lord (Part 2)

    • Lesson 1: Fear the Lord (Part 3)

    • Lesson 2: The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 1)

    • Lesson 2: The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 2)

    • Lesson 2: The Spirit-filled Life (Part 3)

    • Lesson 3: Resisting the Devil [1 Peter 5:8-9] (Part 1)

    • Lesson 3: Resisting the Devil [1 Peter 5:8-9] (Part 2)

    • Lesson 4: How to Find the Lord's Will (Part 1)

    • Lesson 4: How to Find the Lord's Will (Part 2)

    • Lesson 4: How to Find the Lord's Will (Part 3)

    • Lesson 5: The Quiet Time (Part 1)

    • Lesson 5: The Quiet Time (Part 2)

    • Lesson 6: Separation [1 John 2:15] (Part 1)

    • Lesson 6: Separation [1 John 2:15] (Part 2)

    • Lesson 7: The Shepherd's Personal Life (Part 1)

    • Lesson 7: The Shepherd's Personal Life (Part 2)

    • Lesson 8: Inner Motives (Part 1)

    • Lesson 8: Inner Motives (Part 2)

    • Lesson 9: Qualifications and Qualities of a Spiritual Leader (Part 1)

    • Lesson 9: Qualifications and Qualities of a Spiritual Leader (Part 2)

    • Lesson 10: Adultery (Part 1)

    • Lesson 10: Adultery (Part 2)

    • Lesson 11: Leadership in the Home (Part 1)

    • Lesson 11: Leadership in the Home (Part 2)

    • Lesson 12: Only the Truth!

    • Lesson 13: Finances (Part 1)

    • Lesson 13: Finances (Part 2)

    • Lesson 14: Disciplined Study

    • Lesson 15: Keep Your Body Fit

    • Lesson 16: Laziness (Part 1)

    • Lesson 16: Laziness (Part 2)

    • Lesson 17: Praise (Part 1)

    • Lesson 17: Praise (Part 2)

    • Lesson 18: When Temptations Come (Part 1)

    • Lesson 18: When Temptations Come (Part 2)

    • Lesson 19: Imitators (Part 1)

    • Lesson 19: Imitators (Part 2)

    • Lesson 20: Victory is Sure! (Part 1)

    • Lesson 20: Victory is Sure! (Part 2)

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    Unit 5: Holy Living [Audio Only]

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    Unit 6: Denominations

    • Denominational Relationships: Introduction

    • Section A: The Organization (Part 1)

    • Section A: The Organization (Part 2)

    • Section B: The Lay Pastor (Part 1)

    • Section B: The Lay Pastor (Part 2)

    • Bibliography

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    Unit 6: Denominations [Audio Only]

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