Free online course Introduction to Biblical Theology
Duration of the online course: 15 hours and 18 minutes
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See the Bible as one unfolding story. Take this free online theology course, connect OT to NT themes, and earn a certificate-ready foundation.
In this free course, learn about
Biblical theology method: tracing themes across redemptive history vs systematic theology
Central storyline theme: God’s kingdom promises fulfilled in Christ
Genesis 3:15 offspring promise and its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus
Abrahamic covenant: God’s promises by grace, often delayed yet certain
Israel’s offspring/seed expectation and its trajectory toward the Messiah
Day of Atonement (Lev 16) as symbol of atonement, cleansing, and access to God
Purpose of purity laws: teach holiness, separation, and need for cleansing
Land in Joshua: promise fulfillment, rest, and covenant faithfulness; call to obedience
Ruth as model of Gentile conversion/faithful inclusion in God’s people
Solomon’s downfall: idolatry via foreign alliances and divided heart
Chronicles’ emphasis: Davidic kingship, temple worship, and hope for restoration
Wisdom/Psalms themes: fear of the Lord; psalms arranged around kingship and exile/return
Prophets: Isaiah’s servant/king hope; later chapters focus on exile/Babylon & future restoration
New Covenant (Jeremiah): internalized law, forgiven sin, Spirit-wrought transformation
About the free online course
Learn to read the Bible as a unified narrative rather than a collection of isolated passages. This free online course in biblical theology helps you trace the storyline of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation, noticing how key promises, themes, and patterns develop across the covenants and find their fulfillment in the New Testament. Instead of jumping straight to abstract doctrines, you will practice following the Bible’s own unfolding plot, so your interpretation becomes more coherent, contextual, and Christ-centered.
Through a guided journey across the Old Testament, you will engage the Bible’s major movements: creation and fall, the promise of a coming offspring, God’s covenant commitments, the purpose of holiness and atonement, the significance of land and kingship, and the hope that grows through Israel’s writings and prophets. You will see why wisdom, worship, and exile matter for the big picture, and how prophetic expectation shapes the longing for restoration, a new covenant, and a faithful kingdom that cannot fail.
The course then moves into the New Testament to show how the Gospels and the early church present Jesus as the center of the biblical storyline. You will consider how major themes are recast in light of his life, death, resurrection, and reign, including the idea of a new exodus, the meaning of discipleship, and the way the kingdom of God is both already present and not yet fully realized. By connecting the letters and Revelation to earlier Scripture, you will gain a clearer grasp of how the final hope of renewal and victory completes the story the Bible has been telling all along.
With short exercises along the way, you can check comprehension and sharpen your ability to summarize a passage within its larger context. Whether you are studying for personal growth, leading a group, or building a solid foundation for further theological learning, you will finish with a stronger ability to follow themes across the canon, interpret responsibly, and explain the Bible’s message with clarity.
Course content
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0135m
Exercise: What is the central theme of the Biblical storyline according to the lecture?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0231m
Exercise: Which biblical figure is considered the ultimate offspring from Genesis 3:15?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0332m
Exercise: What does the biblical narrative of Abraham's story teach us about the nature of God's promises?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0427m
Exercise: Who is expected to fulfill the promise of offspring according to the Genesis narrative?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0526m
Exercise: What does the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16 symbolize in the Old Testament?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0625m
Exercise: What was the primary purpose of the purity laws in ancient Israel?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0725m
Exercise: What is the significance of land in the biblical narrative as highlighted in the book of Joshua?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0821m
Exercise: What theme is emphasized in the Book of Joshua as highlighted in the video?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 0926m
Exercise: In the book of Ruth, what does the character of Ruth symbolize in terms of the Israelite concept of conversion?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1028m
Exercise: What was a key reason for Solomon's downfall?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1132m
Exercise: What is the primary theme emphasized in the book of Chronicles?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1224m
Exercise: What is the key theme of Wisdom Literature in Biblical Theology?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1324m
Exercise: According to the introduction in the book of Psalms, how are the psalms thematically organized?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1434m
Exercise: What is emphasized by Proverbs in terms of wisdom and discernment?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1537m
Exercise: What is the main theme highlighted in the book of Ecclesiastes according to the Introduction to Biblical Theology by The Masters Seminary?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1625m
Exercise: What is a central theme in the Book of Isaiah according to the discussed viewpoint?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1728m
Exercise: According to the text, in the book of Isaiah, chapters 38 through 66 predominantly focus on which historical period or power?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1826m
Exercise: What is the central promise of the New Covenant according to Jeremiah?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 1926m
Exercise: According to the Introduction to Biblical Theology by The Masters Seminary, what is the significance of the 'Son of Man' in the Book of Daniel?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2035m
Exercise: What is the primary focus of biblical theology compared to systematic theology?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2136m
Exercise: According to the text, how is the idea of a 'new Exodus' represented in the New Testament?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2227m
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2320m
Exercise: What does entering through the narrow gate in Matthew 7 symbolize according to the text?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2423m
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2527m
Exercise: In Luke-Acts, which distinctive aspect of Jesus' ministry is emphasized according to the lecture?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2635m
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2736m
Exercise: What is the significance of the Sabbath in the New Testament context?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2832m
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 2934m
Exercise: According to the concept of 'already not yet' in Pauline theology, which of the following statements best captures the reality of Christian salvation?
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 3034m
Video class: Introduction to Biblical Theology - Dr. Thomas Schreiner - Lecture 3133m
Exercise: Which theme is emphasized as universally agreed upon in the Book of Revelation?
Course comments: Introduction to Biblical Theology
Ky To
This is a great course to begin understanding biblical theology!! recommend it!
Nick
I loved the course
MsJD54
Very informative