Year 1

The objective of the first year of GIBS is to become established in foundational scriptural doctrines and so as to be able to communicate these important truths effectively in different teaching settings—a local church class, home Bible study, etc. Remember that everything in GIBS is designed not only to personally benefit the student but to be replicated and taught by the student to others (2 Timothy 2:2).

(30 Credits) 

1001 - By This Name

The first course in Phase 1 of GIBS ConnectED is to read the book, "By This Name" and to complete the companion workbook. By This Name was written by John Cross published by GoodSeed. It is an overview of the Bible geared to people who come from a background of pantheism and polytheism. "That's true for you, but not true for me" is a concept found on the streets today - if you think this way, this book was written with you in mind. It will present the Bible as not just another book, but a Unique Book - no other book out there is like it.

(2 Credits)

1011 - Pondering the Page #1: Key Verses

20-40 minute devotionals to be watched (Independent Study). The verse(s) for each lesson will also be required memory work.

(2 Credits)

1012 - Pondering The Page #2: The Faith-Rest Life

Developing a deeper understanding of how God wants believers to daily walk by faith in Christ and rest in His power and promises to fight their battles, carrying their burdens, direct their paths, enable their service, etc. This is a crucial study as too often well-meaning believers find themselves in Romans 7 failure and frustration because they don’t understand or enjoy the faith-rest life.

(1 Credit)

1101 - Romans 1-5

A 19 lesson study on Romans reviewing the importance of grace, the three tenses of salvation, and the purpose of the law. This course will cover what you must do and not do to be saved. We also examine the blessings and security of salvation and take a biblical view of what believers can lose since they cannot lose their salvation.

(4 Credits)

1102 - Romans 6-8

A 17 lesson study on Romans 6-8 reviewing how God's Grace is designed for spiritual growth and how every believer has freedom and identification in Jesus Christ. This course will examine the purpose of the Law and the power of the Holy Spirit and show how believers can walk by the Spirit.

(4 Credits)

1103 - Biblical Distinctions 1

This course will provide the believer with the basic principles of Bible interpretation, and studying such truths as the 3 tenses of salvation, justification vs. sanctification, good works and salvation, salvation vs. rewards, entering the family of God vs. fellowship in the family, the 7 deaths, the 7 dispensations, Israel vs. the Church, and the various ministries of the Holy Spirit, etc... (18 Lessons)

(4 Credits)

1104 - Biblical Distinctions 2

Continuation of Biblical Distinctions 1: Discerning and distinguishing from the Scriptures the biblical covenants, Gospel of Kingdom vs Gospel of Grace, the 3 different Hells, the different resurrections, 7 baptisms, the 7 major judgments, the punishment vs. discipline of God, etc.(13 Lessons)

(4 Credits)

1105 - Effective Evangelism

Students will study the biblical basis for evangelism and various means how to powerfully present the Gospel in a clear and effective manner to others; answering basic objections to Christianity; a biblical perspective on missions; how to plant a church;  etc.

(3 Credits)

1106 - Dispensations

An understanding of God’s plan of the ages from Genesis to Revelation, along with understanding the various divine economies or dispensations that describe and distinguish man’s responsibilities to God in each age, especially during the Church Age today.

(4 Credits)

1201 - Ministry Practicums

How to teach what you have learned so far, as well as how to teach children; how to start a Sunday School; how to start a youth ministry, etc.

(2 Credits)