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To A “Breakthrough Seminar” in
Discipleship and Biblical Literacy
“I wish I had been taught this [THE BIBLE…BASICALLY] at the start of my
Christian walk -- it would have saved me a LOT of grief and confusion, especially as
concerns OT scriptures. Now I think I can more effectively remember and
communicate the essential message of Scripture in a concise, organized way that will
be of help to many who struggle with understanding the events of Scripture.”
That’s the response of one earlier student to the same few hours of learning that
lie ahead of us in this seminar. So stand by for a remarkable exploration into the
marvelous plan and message of God’s Word to Man. You will emerge from the
seminar with a new coherent, and synthesized view of Scripture probably unlike
any you have had before. Others, earlier, have said just that.
A few words to begin: Please plan to attend each session, because one hour builds
upon the next. On the following page you’ll find descriptions of the seminar’s
purpose and learning objectives. Also included here is an extensive text entitled
“The Quick Chronology,” followed by a complete set of study helps that you’ll
use during the seminar, later for your own study -- and for teaching others!
Thanks for being here. We hope your attendance will be greatly blessed by all
that you will experience in THE BIBLE…BASICALLY® seminar..
WE WELCOME YOU TO A TIME OF INTENSE STUDY THAT MAY VERY WELL CHANGE YOUR
RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORD OF GOD, JUST AS IT HAS FOR THOUSANDS OF OTHERS
HERE AND ON THE MISSION FIELD!
Multiplying Biblical Literacy Throughout The Body of Christ
www.biblebasically.com
The Bible…Basically Ministries International Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas
THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL LEARN…
In this seminar handbook you are
provided“The Quick Chronology” text
along with many pages of study helps to
reinforce and deepen your learning.
“It All Starts Here.” Based on the number “7” a system of ten mental file folders called “The
Bible File” is developed and practiced, (a mnemonic series of ten words that bind together
the entire Biblical chronology).
“Dressing the Stage of the Biblical Action.” Students learn to draw a map of the Ancient Near East
with major Biblical locations and principal water bodies, to use in the Chronology section below.
“This is HOW it happened!” THE QUICK CHRONOLOGY©: The Story Core of Scripture -- The
ten file folders of “The Bible File” are filled in with a minimum number of Biblical highlights from
Genesis to The Revelation. Especially important is an explanation of the “Silent” period as a time
of revolutionary change in the Mediterranean World, into which the appearance of Our Lord would
occur. The Gospel ministry of Jesus Christ portrayed as the culmination of the unconditional
Abrahamic promises, to be expanded later in the seminar.
”Your Time to Talk.” As a skill-building interactivity, seminar participants practice with their
fellow participants -- retelling the biblical storyline as learned in “The Quick Chronology.”©
“This is WHY It Happened.” Biblical Bedrock: A brief introduction to The Abrahamic, Palestinian,
Davidic, and New Covenants, described as four unconditional promises between God and Man,
the arrangements that originally shaped and moved every Old and New Testament event. LAW
and GRACE are defined and contrasted. Eschatological issues are not a part of this session,
although the terms and circumstances open up the area for further study by those so interested.
“The ‘Opened’ Bible: A High-Altitude ‘Orbital’ View of Biblical Organization and Architecture.”
A limited number of foundational characteristics can quickly define biblical structure and
organization; they are presented and illustrated; e.g., languages, parallel functional sections,
overarching themes, etc.
“Setting Up the Books: Lining Up the Old Testament.” Scripture’s chronological book order is
explained in relationship to the now-familiar Bible File story line. Especially helpful is the order of
the Old Testament prophets rearranged chronologically and explained as their writings relate to
the story’s progression during their times.
“Setting Up the Books: The New Testament Comes Together.” The New Testament is seen as an
outgrowth of the Old; its structural differences contrasted with the Old Testament. The travels of
Jesus and Paul explored and distinguished as to purposes of each; showing major locations
during their ministries. Synoptics Defined; themes of the Gospels and Epistles described.
“Now, go out there and teach someone!” The wrap-up of the seminar, based on the authority of
Scripture, which has now been brought into clearer view as a command toward ministry; an
invitation to new believers to accept Jesus Christ as Savior.
The Bible…Basically Ministries International Inc.
Fort Worth, Texas