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Gospel of Luke
The Upside-Down Kingdom
Course Description: God often works in unexpected ways. Jesus Christ was not the King Israel expected, but He is the Messiah they needed. Israel thought when the Messiah arrived, He would be a warrior King like David to violently overthrow their Roman oppressors. As the true Messiah, Jesus Christ is indeed a warrior King… but He showed that true power is found not in violence, but in love. He suffered and died to save humanity – not from Rome, but from the tyranny of sin and death.
In this expository course through the Gospel of Luke, we will see how Jesus, the eternal Son of God, lowered Himself to enter a hostile world, took on human flesh, embraced human limitations, and in doing so, showed us how much God cared for us… and in turn, how we are to care for others.
Luke describes how Jesus Christ turned the world upside down. Sinners were saved while religious leaders were exposed as frauds. “Outsiders” embraced Jesus, while “insiders” rejected Him. No person has ever lived more faithfully than Jesus, yet no person endured such suffering. The message of Luke was relevant and true back then. It remains a message the church still needs today.
Academic Tracks
Pacific Rim Bible Institute Asia offers two certificate programs through PRCU.
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This course help you develop foundation of the biblical interpretation through practicing it with four of the key books of the bible
Certificate of Biblical Studies: Completion of five courses.
・Principles of Biblical Interpretation
・Genesis or other Pentateuch book
・Gospel (one of the four)
・Acts of the Apostles
・One of NT epistle (Paul's epistles, Hebrews, James, John or Peter) -
This course is aim to help you build the understanding of the whole bible within 10 classes.
Advanced Certificate of Biblical Studies: Completion of additional five courses
・OT Historical (Exodus, Joshua, Judges, I&II Samuel, I&II Kings, Ezra, Nehemiah)
・OT prophet (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Minor Prophets)
・Gospel or NT epistle (Paul's epistles, Hebrews, James, John or Peter)
・Apocalyptic-Historical (Daniel, Revelation)
・Psalms or Wisdom book -
This course will help you develop a foundation of theological thinking through learning areas broadly, including theology and doctrine, church history, and the person and work of the Holy Spirit.
Pacific Rim Bible Institute Asia offers a Certificate in Theological Studies upon completion of the following five courses. Each course will require twenty-four hours of instruction and the completion of a final paper.
・Theology 1
・Theology 2
・Church History 1
・Church History 2
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We will learn how to read passages in the Bible to prepare a text-centered message that is inspiring and life-transforming to people. Dr. Wayne Cordeiro initially taught this course to teach pastors and teachers to preach and teach Bible effectively. Then, Dr. Randy Furushima continued to teach and develop this course. Now, more than 100 pastors all over the world use this method to teach and preach.
FAQ
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PRBIA is accredited by THE ASSOCIATION FOR BIBLICAL HIGHER LEARNING (ABHE). ABHE is recognized by the U.S. Department of the Education for undergraduate courses. You can earn USDE recognized credit at PRBIA, however, you cannot graduate with only PRBIA courses. You will earn Certificate or Advanced Certificate after finishing all courses required for each courses.
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Yes! Pacific Rim Bible Institute Asia was established in partnership with Pacific Rim Christian University (PRCU) in Hawaii. WE started this institution to provide education to full-fill your call to be a pastor and servant of God. Pacific Rim Bible Institute Asia exists to equip Christian leaders and emerging ones in Japan and Asia with a solid understanding of the Word of God and theology as well as ministry skills so that God’s Word can be applied in the ministry and the marketplace.
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The criteria to become a pastor is different at each denomination and churches. At New Hope Japan/Asia group you can earn license after the internship at the local churches, but please ask your pastor. PRBIA will provide education to help you be equipped as Christian leaders with a solid understanding of the Word of God and theology as well as ministry skills so that God’s Word can be applied in the ministry and the marketplace.
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Yes! All class is held bilingual consecutive interpretation style. You also don’t need TOEFL to take a class.
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No, PRBIA welcome all students from any denominations and churches.
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1 Class is 40,000 yen for the regular students, and 20,000 yen for the auditors. Enrollment fee is 20,000 yen for the regular students.
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Intensive classes are held both in person and online through Zoom. Online classes are held on Zoom. So you can attend the courses anywhere in the world.
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