Description & Rationale

Having a firm grasp of the content of the Bible is crucial for the leader who feels called to serve the body of Christ. They must be able to faithfully handle the word of truth in order to help others do the same. While this competency focuses on the actual biblical content, as other competencies have already assessed, it is important for the candidate to also internalize and “live” this Word if they are going to be effective leaders within the church. Factual knowledge is important, but only a starting point. The Word of Truth needs to become experiential knowledge as well.

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Syllabus: 3.10 Biblical Knowledge

3.11 Syllabus

Description and Rationale

Having a firm grasp of the content of the Bible is crucial for the leader who feels called to serve the body of Christ. They must be able to faithfully handle the word of truth in order to help others do the same. While this competency focuses on the actual biblical content, as other competencies have already assessed, it is important for the candidate to also internalize and “live” this Word if they are going to be effective leaders within the church. Factual knowledge is important, but only a starting point. The Word of Truth needs to become experiential knowledge as well.

Objectives

Upon completion of this Competency the candidate should:

• Gain a better understanding regarding their own level of biblical knowledge and the need to continually be growing in their understanding of the biblical narrative or redemptive storyline.
• Become more self aware of areas of biblical content in which they are weak or deficient and be committed to taking steps to improve in these areas.
• Have an accountability partner or mentor who can provide them with feedback regarding their level of biblical understanding and provide tools to help them improve in weak areas.

Core Requirements

• Depending upon the candidate’s assessment they will be required to fulfill various readings from the following books:

Encountering the New Testament, by Walter A. Elwell & Robert W. Yarbrough.
IVP Introduction to the Bible,  Edited by Philip S. Johnston
Encountering the Old Testament, by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer
Online Resource: www.bibleproject.com

• The candidate will complete all Bible Knowledge Assessments to determine their level of knowledge in each biblical genre.
• The candidate will also complete a 5 page summary paper of the unifying redemptive narrative from Genesis to Revelation.

Mentoring Goals

• To help the candidate appreciate the importance growing their biblical knowledge, particularly as it relates to understanding and communicating the unifying redemptive narrative of the Bible.
• Assist the candidate in becoming more aware of their strengths and weaknesses with regards to their understanding of the Scriptures.
• Using the Candidate Evaluation and other resources provided, the mentor will design a development plan for the candidate in order to achieve competency in this important area.

Candidate Evaluation

• The candidate will be evaluated as to their level of development in this competency (Undeveloped, Developed, or Proficient). In each genre of Scripture, the candidate will be assessed and then provided with a  personal plan for development.

Development Plan

• Based upon the Candidate Evaluation, an appropriate development plan will be designed to help the candidate grow in their biblical knowledge and understanding.
• This will include further work from the core readings, additional comprehensive learning, supplemental assignments, and various practicums.