Third Millennium Ministries

The persecution of Christians was on Mark's mind as he wrote the second Gospel. Mark told the story of Jesus' life in ways that strengthened the faith of early Christians and encouraged them to persevere through suffering.

John wrote the fourth gospel to assure persecuted Jewish believers that Jesus was the fulfillment of God's ancient promises to the Jews - that Jesus really is the Christ, the Son of God. John wanted to make sure that they would remain faithful to Jesus and enjoy abundant life in him.

Matthew wrote the first gospel to explain that Jesus was the king of Jews that brought the kingdom of heaven, even though Jesus didn't arrive in the way people expected.

Luke described Jesus Christ as the one who saves. Humanity is lost and desperate, without help or hope, in need of salvation. The third gospel reminds us that Jesus died to save us.

The first four books of the New Testament - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - are commonly known as "the Gospels." These books explain the life and ministry of Jesus, and are the basis for most of the distinctive doctrines of Christianity. Lesson 1 explores the literary character of the Gospels, their status in the Church, and their unity and variety.

Investigates the background to Paul's letters to the Thessalonians, examines the structure and content of First and Second Thessalonians, and reveals his eschatology.

Explores the background of Paul's Epistle to the Galatians, the content of Galatians and Paul's central theological outlooks.

Explores the background to Paul's letters to the Corinthians, examines the structure and content of First and Second Corinthians, and reveals his eschatology.

Explores Paul's theology, how his beliefs related to his ministry as well as his central theological outlooks.

Examines why it's important to devote ourselves to the careful, in-depth study of New Testament theology.

This lesson focuses on a basic orientation toward biblical theology, the development of biblical theology through the centuries, and the interconnections between history and revelation.

Introduces how evangelical systematic theologians have approached some of the most basic issues related to understanding who God is and what he does.

Compares New Testament theology with Systematic theology, surveys historical developments, and explores the values and dangers of Systematic theology.

Focuses on how prophetic eschatology developed through the historical periods of: Moses, the early prophets, the later prophets, and the New Testament.

Identifies the major components of the ethical situation we encounter in the modern world, and to explain how each component bears on the ethical decisions we must make.

Explores both reflective and practical wisdom found in the book of James and discusses what this meant for the original audience and what it means for Christians today.

Examines Genesis 6:9 – 11:9, describing the direction God established for his people to follow after the great flood in the days of Noah.

(Lesson 4 of The Primeval History) Examines Genesis 6:9-11:9, describing the direction God established for his people to follow after the great flood in the days of Noah.

Explores the role of God the Son throughout redemptive history.

Explores four topics related to prophetic words about the future: God's sovereignty, human contingencies, degrees of certainty, and desired outcomes.