Audio Portable Bible School Textbook
Listen to all 200 lessons of the PBS Textbook, "Called to Shepherd God's People," covering Books of the Bible, Doctrine, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, Holy Living, and Denominations.
Welcome to the Audio Portable Bible School Textbook
Books of the Bible: Overview
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: Genesis
Lesson 3: Exodus
Lesson 4: Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
Lesson 5: Joshua, Judges, and Ruth
Lesson 6: First & Second Samuel
Lesson 7: First & Second Kings
Lesson 8: First & Second Chronicles
Lesson 9: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
Lesson 10: Job
Lesson 11: Psalms
Lesson 12: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon
Lesson 13: Isaiah
Lesson 14: Jeremiah and Lamentations
Lesson 15: Ezekiel
Lesson 16: Daniel
Lesson 17: Hosea, Joel and Amos
Lesson 18 - Obadiah, Jonah and Micah
Lesson 19: Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah
Lesson 20: Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi
Lesson 21: Introduction to the Gospels
Lesson 22: Matthew
Lesson 23: Mark
Lesson 24: Luke
Lesson 25: John
Lesson 26: Acts
Lesson 27: Romans
Lesson 28: First & Second Corinthians
Lesson 29: Galatians
Lesson 30: Ephesians
Lesson 31: Philippians and Colossians
Lesson 32: First & Second Thessalonians
Lesson 33: First & Second Timothy
Lesson 34: Titus and Philemon
Lesson 35: Hebrews
Lesson 36: James
Lesson 37: First & Second Peter
Lesson 38: First, Second & Third John and Jude
Lesson 39: Revelation
Lesson 40: Outline of Revelation
Listen to Unit 1: Books of the Bible
Doctrines of the Bible: Introduction
Lesson 1: The Existence of the Living God
Lesson 2: The Person of God
Lesson 3: The Natural Attributes of God
Lesson 4: God's Moral Attributes
Lesson 5: The Trinity
Lesson 6: Prophecies Fulfilled
Lesson 7: The Deity of Christ
Lesson 8: The Humanity of Christ
Lesson 9: The Life of Christ, First Section
Lesson 10: The Life of Christ, Concluded
Lesson 11: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Lesson 12: The Personality of the Holy Spirit
Lesson 13: The Deity of the Holy Spirit
Lesson 14: Names and Emblems of the Holy Spirit
Lesson 15: Offenses against the Holy Spirit
Lesson 16: The Original Condition of Man
Lesson 17: The Fall of Man
Lesson 18: Results of the Fall
Lesson 19: Repentance
Lesson 20: Faith
Lesson 21: Regeneration, or the New Birth
Lesson 22: Justification
Lesson 23: Adoption
Lesson 24: Sanctification
Lesson 25: Prayer
Lesson 26: Definition and Founding of the Church
Lesson 27: Membership in and Purpose of the Church
Lesson 28: Symbols and Ordinances of the Church
Lesson 29: The Inspiration of the Bible
Lesson 30: Two Sevens about the Bible
Lesson 31: Why Preach the Word of God?
Lesson 32: What the Bible Says about Angels
Lesson 33: The Work of Angels
Lesson 34: Satan, the Greatest Enemy of God and Man
Lesson 35: Satan, the Defeated Enemy
Lesson 36: The Second Coming of Christ
Lesson 37: The Resurrection of the Dead
Lesson 38: The Judgement
Lesson 39: Final Destiny of the Wicked
Lesson 40: The Final Reward of the Righteous
Listen to Unit 2: Christian Doctrine
Homiletics: Introduction
Lesson 1: What is Preaching?
Lesson 2: Text of the Sermon
Lesson 3: The Sermon's Theme
Lesson 4: Gathering Sermon Material
Lesson 5: Arranging Sermon Material
Lesson 6: Good Sermon Arrangement
Lesson 7: Introduction of the Sermon
Lesson 8: Qualities of a Good Introduction
Lesson 9: Body of the Sermon
Lesson 10: Conclusion of the Sermon
Lesson 11: Illustrations and Their Use
Lessons 12-15: Biographical Sermons
Lessons 16-20: Narrative Sermons
Lessons 21-25: Textual Sermons
Lessons 26-30: Textual Sermons
Lessons 31-35: Expository Sermons
Lessons 36: Inductive Bible Study | Observation - What Does it Say?
Lessons 37: Inductive Bible Study | Interpretation - What Does it Mean?
Lessons 38: Inductive Bible Study | Application - How Will I Apply it to My Life?
Lessons 39: Sermon Outline Using IBS
Lessons 40: Sharing Sermon Outlines
Listen to Unit 3: Homiletics
Shepherding the Flock: Introduction
Lesson 1: Preach the Word
Lesson 2: Why We Need Revival
Lesson 3: Preaching for Revival
Lesson 4: Praying for Revival
Lesson 5: Love, a Dual Ministry
Lesson 6: Public Ministry
Lesson 7: Keeping Balance in Life and Ministry
Lesson 8: Periodic Evaluation
Lesson 9: The Ministry of Counseling
Lesson 10: Encouraging Fellowship
Lesson 11: Evangelistic Preaching
Lesson 12: Assurance of Salvation
Lesson 13: Discipling New Converts
Lesson 14: Why Witness?
Lesson 15: Getting Soul-Winners Started
Lesson 16: Reasons for Soul Winning
Lesson 17: How to Witness
Lesson 18: Witnessing Plans
Lesson 19: Teaching about Giving
Lesson 20: How to Exhort
Lesson 21: How to Deal with Sin in the Flock
Lesson 22: Dealing with Backsliding
Lesson 23: Divorce
Lesson 24: Persecution
Lesson 25: Witchcraft
Lesson 26: Why to Preach Against Drinking
Lesson 27: Helping Christians Who Suffer
Lesson 28: Ministering to the Sick
Lesson 29: Ministry in Time of Death
Lesson 30: Counseling Engaged Couples
Lesson 31: How to Counsel a Childless Couple
Lesson 32: Ministry to Widows
Lesson 33: Christians with Unsaved Spouses
Lesson 34: Observance of the Lord's Day
Lesson 35: Father's Day
Lesson 36: Mother's Day
Lesson 37: Establishing a Family Altar
Lesson 38: Reaching the Whole Family
Lesson 39: Mobilizing Laymen for Service
Lesson 40: Using the Gifts of Women
Listen to Unit 4: Shepherding the Flock
Holy Living: Introduction
Lesson 1: Fear the Lord
Lesson 2: The Spirit-Filled Life
Lesson 3: Resisting the Devil [1 Peter 5:8-9]
Lesson 4: How to Find the Lord's Will
Lesson 5: The Quiet Time
Lesson 6: Separation [1 John 2:15]
Lesson 7: The Shepherd's Personal Life
Lesson 8: Inner Motives
Lesson 9: Qualifications and Qualities of a Spiritual Leader (Part 1)
Lesson 10: Adultery
Lesson 11: Leadership in the Home
Lesson 12: Only the Truth!
Lesson 13: Finances
Lesson 14: Disciplined Study
Lesson 15: Keep Your Body Fit
Lesson 16: Laziness
Lesson 17: Praise
Lesson 18: When Temptations Come
Lesson 19: Imitators
Lesson 20: Victory is Sure!
Listen to Unit 5: Holy Living
Denominational Relationships: Introduction
Section A: The Organization
Section B: The Lay Pastor
Bibliography
Listen to Unit 6: Denominations