Bible Christianity is rooted in the idea that the Christian religion, Christian beliefs, and practices–along with the life of the Christian–is based on the bible alone. 

This means that the underlying doctrine of Bible Christianity—at least from a Protestant perspective—is sola scriptura, which is a Latin term meaning “scripture alone.” It’s often expressed with the phrase, “Bible as the sole rule of faith.”

Where did the Bible come from? How did we get it? How does sola scriptura tie into Bible Christianity? What does sola scriptura mean, how is it practiced, and where does it lead? These are some of the questions we’re going to explore in this series of lessons on Bible Christianity.

Objective: In this course, students will learn all about Bible Christianity and why it's important. Students will learn about the Magisterium, sola scriptura and God's great plan.

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Defending the Faith - Bible Christianity - Lesson 1 - Where Did the Bible Come From?

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer: The Lord's Prayer

    • Live Lesson Opening Prayer: Come Holy Spirit

    • LIve Lesson Opening Prayer: Hail Mary

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 1 - Where Did the Bible Come From? - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Where Did the Bible Come From? - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (09/21/21)

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 1 - Where Did the Bible Come From? - QUIZ
  • 02

    Defending the Faith - Bible Christianity - Lesson 2 - The Importance of the Bible and What it Means to be Christian

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 2 - The Importance of the Bible and What it Means to be Christian - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The Importance of the Bible and What it Means to be Christian - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (09/22/21)

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 2 - The Importance of the Bible and What it Means to be Christian - QUIZ
  • 03

    Defending the Faith - Bible Christianity - Lesson 3 - The Origin of Bible Christianity

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 3 - The Origin of Bible Christianity - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The Origin of Bible Christianity - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (09/23/21)

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 3 - The Origin of Bible Christianity - QUIZ
  • 04

    Defending the Faith - Bible Christianity - Lesson 4 - Sola Scriptura

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 4 - Sola Scriptura - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Sola Scriptura - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (09/24/21)

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 4 - Sola Scriptura - QUIZ
  • 05

    Defending the Faith - Bible Christianity - Lesson 5 - Learning about the Magisterium and Its Importance

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 5 - Learning about the Magisterium and Its Importance - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • Learning about the Magisterium and Its Importance - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (09/28/21)

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 5 - Learning about the Magisterium and Its Importance - QUIZ
  • 06

    Defending the Faith - Bible Christianity - Lesson 6 - The Magisterium: Necessary for Christian Orthodoxy of Faith

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 6 - The Magisterium: Necessary for Christian Orthodoxy of Faith - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The Magisterium: Necessary for Christian Orthodoxy of Faith - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (09/29/21)

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 6 - The Magisterium: Necessary for Christian Orthodoxy of Faith - QUIZ
  • 07

    Defending the Faith - Bible Christianity - Lesson 7 - The Catholic Church is the Plan of God

    • Introduction

    • Resources for Students, Parents, and Teachers

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 7 - The Catholic Church is the Plan of God - LESSON PLAN / STUDY GUIDE

    • The Catholic Church is the Plan of God - Live Lesson Recording with Deacon Frederick Bartels (09/30/21)

    • Bible Christianity - Lesson 7 - The Catholic Church is the Plan of God - QUIZ

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Instructor(s)

Instructor Bio:

Deacon Frederick Bartels is a member of the Catholic clergy who serves the Church in the diocese of Pueblo, CO. He received an MA in Theology and Educational Ministry from Catholic Distance University, where he is currently employed as an adjunct professor of theology. He is founder and editor of Joy In Truth (joyintruth.com), an online magazine dedicated to the New Evangelization. As a Catholic educator, public speaker and evangelist, Deacon Bartels strives to infuse culture with the saving principles of the gospel. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Shelly, and the youngest two of their six children. Professor Bartels is Chairman of the Theology Department.

Deacon Frederick Bartels

Professor of Theology, Department Chair