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Do not use a paraphrase—Clear Word, Message, etc.
You will need a translation—NIV, NKJV, KJV, etc.
Paraphrases are fine for devotions, not for deep study.

You will need Bible Textbooks for each of those units.
You will need a good study Bible that you can mark in.

In order to pass this class you will need to do the following:
For EACH CHAPTER you will turn in assigned work
Pass the four unit tests, and
Turn in a COMPLETELY MARKED BIBLE at the end of each semester.

MISSING ASSIGNMENTS RECEIVE ZERO. PERIOD.
The ONLY exception to this is if you’re sick or on a school sponsored or school approved trip.

There will be ASSIGNED SEATING at all times in this class, except when doing small group activities.

There will be NO BOOK BAGS, FOOD, CELL PHONES (if I see it or hear it, I’ll take it), or any other extraneous matter in the class room. ONLY Bible materials and in some cases materials for your next class are to be in this room!

Prayer always happens first.
Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class and strictly enforced.
A video, video clip, or PowerPoint presentation will usually occur in each class session.
You are encouraged to take notes on videos, video clips, and PPT presentations.
There will always be a quiz on a video, video clip, or PPT presentation,

You can use any notes you have taken (for video or PPT quizzes).

Other quizzes are always a possibility, and are never announced beforehand.

Notes cannot be used on these other quizzes.

Bible marking will frequently occur.
It is your responsibility to read your assignments; I will not read them to you in class.
Questions will be taken and discussion (on the topic) will take place.

1. You will discover in new ways how much Jesus loves you, how He's made every provision to save you, and how He can't wait to take you home to spend eternity with Him.
2. You will learn how to read, understand, and make discoveries in God's word. The Bible will come to life and become meaningful.
3. You will store up in your mind Bible promises that are especially meaningful to you and useful in times of need.
4. You'll discover that prayer is a powerful means of communication with the King of the Universe.
5. You'll become more comfortable sharing spiritual things with friends and peers.
6. You'll discover the purpose and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and be able to explain its teachings.

1. There will occasionally be homework in this class, but not regularly.
2. There will be no final exam.
3. There will be quizzes at any time, without warning.
4. You will be divided into small study groups for certain activities. Each study group needs to be prepared to share with the class what it has accomplished.
5. Videos will be used for some presentations. Many are quite entertaining; others are not. They have been chosen for their content, and there will be a quiz on each video shown.
6. You are expected to read assigned material. Expect quizzes.
7. During class discussions you are expected to stay on the subject and not try to derail the discussion by bringing up side issues.
8. You are expected to listen attentively to whoever is speaking up front; taking a few notes would not be a bad idea either.
9. At the end of each semester you will turn in your marked Bible, for 400 points of credit. You will fail the class if you do not turn in a marked Bible.
10. You will prepare a presentation on one SDA belief each quarter, which you will share with the class. These presentations must utilize technology--Powerpoint, video, taped interview, printed newspaper (that you produce), etc. You can, if you wish, set it up as a Bible study, or "evangelistic" meeting presentation.

Failure to do any of the following will cost you 5 points each per day, if you're caught. The teacher will not necessarily inform you that you have been caught.

1. You must have your Bible at each class that you can write in. (Do not use a Clear Word, Message, or a Living Bible. These are fine for devotional reading, but are not good for deep study.)
2. You are expected to stay awake in this class.
3. You will not use Bible class time to do assignments for other classes.
4. You will communicate to the teacher that you are actively involved in what is taking place in the class. This can be done through questions, discussion, body language, etc.
5. You must be present, on time, to each class. Bring notes from other teachers to excuse tardies. (Excused absences or tardies will not cost you 5 points.)

You earn credit by:
1. Attending class daily (5 points per day)
2. Turning in a Bible with all texts that we have studied marked (300 points per semester)
3. Completing memory verse, assignments, and other quizzes (10-50 points each)
4. Contributing to a positive class environment: Not studying for other classes, making positive comments, staying awake, being on time (5 points per day)
5. Completing Bible study project on time and according to specifications (100 points each)

1. Beliefs, Worldviews and Religion, Daniel and Revelation, and Studying Together. Available from CA bookstore.
2. A Bible that will last. Consider spending a bit more and get a good, leather-bound study Bible. I prefer NKJV. Clear Word, Message, and Living Bible are not suitable for this class.
3. The inexpensive, optional Bible marking book, What the Bible Says about..., by Lonnie Melashenko, is strongly recommended. It is available at the local Adventist Book Center.

The following books are not required, but provide additional information for those who really want to learn.

1. Concordance. A good concordance is indispensable for Bible study. Strong's Concordance includes not only an index to every word in the Bible, but Hebrew and Greek dictionaries so you can see the meanings of the words in the original languages.
2. White, Ellen: The Desire of Ages. A classic on the life of Christ that will revolutionize your relationship to Him. Try reading the scriptures given at the bottom of the first page of each chapter, then read the chapter. Go slowly and let it sink in.
3. White, Ellen: The Great Controversy between Christ and Satan. This book fills in the gap between the Biblical book of Revelation and the end of the world. Fascinating reading, especially the last 4 or 5 chapters which explain graphically what the last days will be like.
4. White, Ellen: In Heavenly Places. A devotional book that is filled with gems. If you need a great, brief way to start your day, this is it!
5. Blanco, Jack: The Clear Word: an Expanded Paraphrase of the Bible to Nurture Faith and Growth. This paraphrase makes the Bible easy to understand. As in the case of all paraphrases, the author infuses his opinions of what the texts mean.
6. Venden, Lee: The Pleasure of His Company; Life-changing encounters with Jesus. Incidents from the life of Christ are retold in first person narratives. Very easy, inspirational reading.
7. Nelson, Dwight: Countdown to the Showdown. A fresh, dynamic look at last-day events, by the NET 98 speaker.
8. Nelson, Dwight: Built to Last. This book gives compelling evidence that Creation, not evolution, explains how life began. This is the closest thing to actual proof you'll probably ever read.
9. Reid, G.Edward: Sunday's Coming! Do you need proof that we're living in the last days? This book presents eye-opening evidence that time's almost up.
10. Moore, Marvin: The Crisis of the End Time. This book not only explains last-day events, but shows how to keep your relationship with Jesus no matter how bad things get.
11. Chambers, Oswald: My Utmost for His Highest. A devotional book that deals with living the Christian life daily. Very deep, insightful, and profound.
12. Lucado, Max: No Wonder They Call Him the Savior. This book shows that it is really the Cross that matters-not all the stuff we do. One of the best books I've found on the importance of the Cross.
13. Lucado, Max: Six Hours one Friday. Your life is not futile; your failures are not fatal, your death is not final. A powerful book on the power of the Cross.
14. www.tagnet.org This Adventist web site has links to online Bible study materials as well as materials you can download. Most are free.
15. www.adventist.org. This is the SDA Church's official web site. Tons of information.
16. Seventh-day Adventists Believe--27 fundamental beliefs.