Course Overview

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This course will examine and compare Moses’ book of Deuteronomy with Paul’s letter to the Romans. Its purpose is to identify the place of these two books and writers in this economy of grace. Just as Deuteronomy is, what Hill and Walton call, “the charter document of Israel,” so Romans is the magna carter of “the gospel of God” (1:1b). This course will develop the continuity between the two inspired books from the Holy Spirit, as well as distinguish the shifts these provide between the economies of law and grace. Ultimately, this course is designed to draw each student to a closer walk with God, and to gain a greater appreciation for His Word, in which these two books are found. This course may also be taken live online for credit or audit. 3 credit hours

Textbooks

• Hill, Andrew and John Walton, A Survey of the Old Testament, 3rd edition. Zondervan Academic, 2009. pp. 163–176 (“Deuteronomy”)
• McClain, Alva J. McClain, Law and Grace: A Study of New Testament Concepts as They Relate to the Christian Life. BMH Books, 2001. pp. 5–80
• Moo, Douglas, A Theology of Paul and His Letters: The Gift of the New Realm in Christ. Zondervan Academic, 2022. pp. 192–243 (“Romans”)
• Rosner, Brian, Paul and the Law: Keeping the Commandments of God. IVP Academic, 2013. pp. 13–222
• Gundry, Stanley N., ed, Five Views on Law and Gospel. Zondervan Academic, 1996. pp. 9–405
• Houghton, Myron, Law and Grace, Regular Baptist Press, 2012. pp. 55–195
• Merrill, Eugene, Deuteronomy (NAC series). Holman Reference, 1994. pp. 21–65
• Thielman, Frank, Paul & the Law: A Contextual Approach. IVP Academic, 1995.

Textbooks are subject to change. Consult current syllabus.

Meet the Professor

Dr. Daniel Davey is the President and Professor of Bible Exposition at Virginia Beach Theological Seminary. He has taught students and led the seminary since its inception in 1995.

Course Dates

• Course Work: April 28 - June 30, 2025
• On-Campus Dates: May 26-30, 2025

Course Overview

Counseling III builds on the two prerequisite ABC graduate classes Counseling I and Counseling II. The trajectory of study will begin with the topic of premarital counseling and will move through such topics as communication, roles, intimacy, unsaved spouses, singlehood, and moral crisis issues. 3 credit hours

Textbooks

• Archer, Clint. The Home Team.
• Ricucci, Gary and Betsy. Love That Lasts.
• Harvey, Dave. When Sinners Say, "I Do."
• Priolo, Lou. The Complete Husband.
• Peace, Martha. The Excellent Wife.
Textbooks are subject to change. Consult current syllabus.

Meet the Professor

Dr. Jim Newcomer serves as Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church of Ypsilanti, Michigan. He entered pastoral ministry in 1994 and has served as a youth pastor (6 years) and an executive pastor (11 years). He has also held two senior pastorates—one in North Carolina (5 years), and now in Michigan. In addition, Jim has been actively teaching pastoral theology and Biblical counseling on both undergraduate and graduate levels in several institutions since 2000. He serves on the boards of Grace Biblical Counseling Ministry and Freedom That Lasts. Jim is a Level II certified counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He is also a Fellow candidate with ACBC. He and his wife Lorie have three adult children and several grandchildren.

Course Dates

• Course Work: July 7 - September 8, 2025
• On-Campus Module: August 4-8, 2025