The purpose of this course is aimed at helping disciples gain a primary understanding of doctrines that are related to God’s wonderful plan of salvation. Through the study of these doctrines, the student will be more enabled to view salvation from God’s perspective and better comprehend the depth of God’s wisdom, power, love and grace offered through Christ Jesus. Essential to gaining these insights is knowing that God has “predestined” a glorious outcome for all of mankind who excepts and embraces His spiritual plan of salvation.   Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:  4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:”. Romans 8:30 elaborates on God’s desire for man’s eternal purpose and the magnificent outcome prepared for all that put their trust in Jesus.   These passages ensures that nothing in this world is comparable to the eternal joy available only through Christ. Moreover whom he did predestinate them, he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified”. 

     As the New Testament gives the details of the spiritual blessings” referenced in Ephesians 1:3 it becomes clear that there are many divine graces that accompany salvation. These mercies bestowed upon men by God, are specified in various doctrines such as justification, sanctification, redemption, regeneration, and others.  These graces from God so impact the lives of believers in Christ’s salvation, that they spiritually transfer them into a new spiritual realm,  as they await the total manifestation of their being children of God.  Colossians 1:12-14 states “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:  13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:  14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”  Christ  often explained that this new realm was his “Kingdom of Heaven.”  Jesus taught that his kingdom was a mystery that was hidden from the world.  It is for this reason that this workbook will begin with an examination of the “kingdom of heaven” as described in the New Testament. Having an understanding of Christ’s kingdom will serve as a foundation for comprehending the graces found in the aforementioned doctrines. However, Christ’s kingdom of heaven is so profound, that only an introduction will be presented at this time.  Therefore, it is  being presented with the expectation that this preamble will be the platform that will allow the student to achieve the wisdom that can only be gained though a lifetime devotion to, and the study of  Christ’s kingdom

       The thirteenth chapter of the book of Matthew is one place where many details of the kingdom of heaven are revealed, and in the form of parables.  Not only are the details of the kingdom of heaven revealed in this chapter, but also the details of how the souls of men are impacted due to their “ willingness” to either receive or reject the truth that these parables explain.  To begin this study the student is therefore asked to read the entire chapter of Matthew thirteen, make certain observations, and then answer questions that pertain to the “kingdom of heaven”. After this is completed, this course will begin to examine various doctrines.