Survey Studies In Reformed Theology


A Syllabus of the Genevan Institute for Reformed Studies (2nd Edition)
by Pastor Bob Burridge ©2010, 2011
(Permission to copy or reproduce must be obtained from the author)

Lessons based upon the Westminster Confession of Faith

Unit 1 – How We Know About God (Prolegomena)
Foundational studies. Scripture, the source of theological truth.
Westminster Confession of Faith chapter 1
1. Knowing Truth
2. Revelation
3. The Canon of Scripture
4. The Inspiration of Scripture
5. The Preservation of the text of Scripture
6. The Translation of Scripture
7. The Interpretation of Scripture

Unit 2 – Theology Proper
The study of the nature and person of God
Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 2 – 5
1. Knowing God
2. The Revealed Nature of God
3. The Trinity
4. The Decree of God
5. The Decree of Creation
Part 1 – The Boundaries of the Doctrine of Creation
Part 2 – The Events of Genesis One
Part 3 – Beyond Genesis One
Primeval Chronology – W.H.Green
PCA Creation Committee Report
6. The Creation of Man and his Nature
7. God’s Providence
8. Special Providence and Miracles

Unit 3 – Objective Soteriology
The study of the provision of salvation.
Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 6 – 8
1. Man’s Fall Into Sin
2. God’s Covenant With Man
3. Jesus Christ, the Mediator

Unit 4 – Subjective Soteriology
The study of the application of salvation.
Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 9 – 18
1. Free Will
2. Effectual Call
3. Justification
4. Adoption
5. Sanctification
6. Of Saving Faith
7. Repentance Unto Life
8. Good Works
9. Perseverance of the Saints
10. Assurance of Grace and Salvation

Unit 5 – Nomology
The study of God’s law
Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 19 – 24
1. The Law of God
2. Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience
3. The Regulative Principle
4a. The Elements of Regulated Worship (part 1)
4b. The Elements of Regulated Worship (part 2)
5. Worship and the Sabbath Day
6. Lawful Oaths and Vows
7. The Civil Magistrate
8a. Marriage Defined (WCF 24a)
8b. The Godly Husband
8c. The Godly Wife
8d. Biblical Parenting
9. Divorce

Unit 6 – Ecclesiology
The study of the Church
Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 25-31
1. The Church
2. The Communion of Saints
3. the Sacraments
4. Baptism
5. The Lord’s Supper
6. Church Censures
7. Synods and Councils

Unit 7 – Eschatology
The study of the fulfillment of the ages
Westminster Confession of Faith chapters 32-33
1. Overview of Special Eschatology
2. The Great Tribulation of Matthew 24
3. The Millennium

 

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