NT 223 Course at a Glance

NT Interpretation: Acts & Paul

Lectures By: Dr. David Briones

Effective for the Academic Year: 2024-2025


Course Description

This course is designed to deepen one’s understanding of Acts and the letters of Paul, exegetically and in a biblical-theological manner, as well as questions of special introduction and themes in the theology of Acts and Paul. My primary task is to inform your mind and enflame your heart as we gaze on the crucified, risen, and ascended Lord Jesus Christ in Acts and Paul. To that end, class will usually begin with a Valley of Vision Prayer that aligns with the lecture. The rest of the class session will be spent thinking exegetically, theologically, and practically on several texts, topics, and debates in Acts and Paul.


Books to Purchase

The books listed below are required readings which students should acquire by the start of the term. Additional required readings will be listed in the course syllabus and available electronically in Canvas.

Perspectives on Paul: Five Views
by McKnight and Edwards
Baker Academic, 2020
ISBN: 9781540960757
(available digitally through the Library)
The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus
by Alan J. Thompson
IVP Academic, 2011
ISBN: 9780830826285
(available digitally through the Library)
By Faith, Not by Sight
by Richard B. Gaffin
P&R, 2013
ISBN: 9781596384439
(available digitally through the Library)
Introduction to the New Testament, 2nd ed.
by Carson and Moo
Zondervan, 2005
ISBN: 9780310238591
(available digitally through the Library)

Estimated Workload

Lectures Readings Assignments
2 40-80 2.6
Hours Per Week Pages Per Week Hours Per Week

Course Assignments

The assignments listed below are provided for general guidance for students to reference as they plan and register. Please reach out to support@wts.edu if you have any questions.

  • Live Meetings [6 - 1 hr meetings]
  • Exegetical Assignments [8 exegesis and transation exercises]
  • Midterm Exam [2 hr exam]
  • Final Exam [2 hr exam]

Synchronous Meeting Times

This course offers synchronous class meetings through Zoom according to the schedule below:

  • Week 2: Tuesday, 9/10, 9-10am ET
  • Week 4: Tuesday, 9/24, 9-10am ET
  • Week 5: Tuesday, 10/1, 9-10am ET
  • Week 7: Tuesday, 10/15, 9-10am ET
  • Week 9: Tuesday, 10/29, 9-10am ET
  • Week 11: Tuesday, 11/12, 9-10am ET