About this course

This course is free because of the generosity of our Vision Partners.

Often those who start with Paul's gospel have a hard time fitting in Jesus' gospel, while those who start with Jesus' gospel have a hard time fitting in Paul's gospel. In this course, Dr. Phelps outlines the differences between Paul's gospel and Jesus' gospel and helps you understand the true context and connection between the two. He takes you on a journey, starting in Genesis and ending in Revelation, to develop the framing story and a kingdom which provides the foundational principle for answering the question, "What is the gospel?"
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Course objectives

After completing this course, you'll be able to explain:

  • The similarities and differences between Paul's gospel and Jesus' gospel.

  • The components that make up the gospel.

  • How the gospel begins in Genesis.

  • The role of king and kingdom as it relates and defines the gospel.

Course outline

    1. About this course

    2. What you will learn

    3. What you need

    4. Instructor

    1. Syllabus

    1. Objectives 01

    2. Pre-work 01

    3. Session 01

    4. Quiz 01

    1. Objectives 02

    2. Pre-work 02

    3. Session 02

    4. Quiz 02

    1. Objectives 03

    2. Pre-work 03

    3. Session 03

    4. Quiz 03

    1. Objectives 04

    2. Pre-work 04

    3. Session 04

    4. Quiz 04

What is the Gospel?

  • Free
  • 4.5 hours of video content
  • 5 Modules

Additional course information:

  • Difficulty level: 3

    The learning difficulty for this course is 3 out of 5. It is recommended for intermediate students and above.

  • Unlimited access

    You receive unlimited access to the course once you enroll.

  • Certificate of completion

    You automatically receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Course material

All instructional material is provided in the course.

Instructor

Dr. John M. Phelps

Dr. John M. Phelps was born in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He earned a Master of Theology in Bible Exposition from Dallas Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry in New Testament Context from Northern Seminary. He planted a church in St Louis, Missouri, and pastored in various roles for over 30 years. He is an adjunct professor in Bible and Theology for Southeastern University. Dr. Phelps is married to his college sweetheart Karen, and they have four children – Jordan, Jake, Gracie, and Tori.

Certificate of Biblical Doctrine

Earn credit towards the Certificate of Biblical Doctrine when you complete this course.

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What our students are saying

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the gospel

Gregory Sterner

Appreciate the time put into this topic. This has inspired me to do more research.

Appreciate the time put into this topic. This has inspired me to do more research.

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Inspiring to learn, inspired to share

Benjamin Pineda

AWKNG School of Theology fills me with inspiration and thrusts me to share with others immediately. Glory to the LORD, well-done brother John looking forward to hearing and learning from you more.

AWKNG School of Theology fills me with inspiration and thrusts me to share with others immediately. Glory to the LORD, well-done brother John looking forward to hearing and learning from you more.

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At last!

David Hereford

Father brought me to Himself as my LORD in January of 2012. I have been in "church" my whole life. This course is greatly helping me to see the mosaic of His story. I cannot put into words how this is helping me. Thank you

Father brought me to Himself as my LORD in January of 2012. I have been in "church" my whole life. This course is greatly helping me to see the mosaic of His story. I cannot put into words how this is helping me. Thank you

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Excellent Course

Jordan Schleicher

This course has really created a paradigm shift in how I view the gospel, and will create a huge shift in how I discuss the gospel with believers and unbelievers. Has greatly added to my understanding of the Kingdom theme of the Bible from Gen-Re...

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This course has really created a paradigm shift in how I view the gospel, and will create a huge shift in how I discuss the gospel with believers and unbelievers. Has greatly added to my understanding of the Kingdom theme of the Bible from Gen-Rev, and will continue to be blessing and change the way I will teach the gospel from this point on. Praise the King!

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Good balanced course on the Good News of the Kingdom

Harold Guthrie Chamberlain, III

I enjoy the emphasis on kingdom-building vs. winning souls. We are to about building God's kingdom in our everyday life through our work, action, and speech.

I enjoy the emphasis on kingdom-building vs. winning souls. We are to about building God's kingdom in our everyday life through our work, action, and speech.

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