Exploring the New Testament

By the end of this lesson, the student should:

(1) Know the geography of Palestine and its importance to the New Testament.

(2) Understand the historical setting of the New Testament.

(3) Recognize Roman, Greek, and Jewish influences on the New Testament.

(4) Understand some ancient customs of the New Testament world.

(5) Be able to explain the reasons we can trust the authority of the New Testament.

(6) Appreciate how God prepared the world for the coming of Christ and the spread of the gospel.