Distribution

1. You can download the courses worldwide without charge for independent study.
2. For printed copies (in USA only)
1. We send single copies without charge.
2. We supply courses for ministry use in large quantities without charge to prison chaplains and foreign missions.
3. We supply multiple copies to groups as the Lord enables.

The course descriptions are also available for download in RTF format.

Table of Contents: Courses from Mount Zion

	Basic	Intermediate	Advanced
Salvation	Look to Jesus Ruin-Redemption All of Grace	True vs. False Gospel	Saving Faith
Practical	Call to Prayer Hidden Life of Prayer Sexual Idolatry	Footprints of the Lamb Holiness A,B Walk of Repentance	Foundations of Ministry
General	Life of Jesus Christ Joy: Gospel of John Mark's Sketchbook	Fundamentals of the Faith New Testament Survey Church History A Church History B The Story of the Puritans Old Testament Survey	Biblical Eldership
Doctrine	Pilgrim's Progress	Attributes of God Doctrines of Grace 1689 London Confession of Faith	Holy Spirit - A,B

Appendices
1. Notes
2. Foreign Languages
3. Comments from Students

	Look to Jesus
		William Reid, Scottish, 1814-1896
		LTJ	4 lessons	Basic level
	Aim	The first course in the MZBI curriculum, and the starting place for all new students and seekers after biblical truth about salvation from sin.
	Outline	Lesson Our Need of Jesus 1 Look to Jesus 2 The Nearness of Jesus 3 Rest for the Weary 4
	Description	Look to Jesus describes the beauty, completeness, and availability of salvation in Jesus Christ, for all who sincerely seek Him. After understanding each sinner's personal need for salvation (based on violation of God's Law), the student is presented with the gospel of salvation in Christ. He then is encouraged to overcome some of the common misunderstandings associated with the true gospel message: that Jesus is somehow too high above him and therefore unavailable, and that he is somehow not qualified for forgiveness because of his sin. The course is self contained in only one 48 page booklet, with four short chapters of reading material, each followed by several study questions. The reader answers the "Response" questions from the text, as well as the "Reflection" and "Making It Personal" questions from their own viewpoints and experience.
	Prerequisite	None. See Appendix 1.
	"LTJ was wonderful. I wouldn't call such rich truths 'basic' by any means. I pray for passion and a broken spirit as this writer demonstrated." - Hagerstown, Maryland      "I have done many studies over the years, but none that spoke to me so personally as Look to Jesushas. It is the best course I have ever done to date. And it was a real honor being able to do it. I found myself on every page of it, and that is not the norm." - Represa, California      "I have learned so much from course LTJ. I had to read it a few times because it was so enlightening. Salvation was explained so very well in terms I could understand, in sentences that apply to today's living." -Ft. Worth, Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Man's Ruin - God's Redemption
		L. R. Shelton, Jr., American, 1987
		MRG	10 lessons	Basic level
	Aim	A good starting place for those seeking Christ and to understand the true Gospel, also for the new believer and anyone who wants a better understanding of the depth of man's sin.
	Outline	Lesson Man's Depravity and God's Wrath 1 - 2 The Truth and the Lie 3 - 4 Catalogue of Sins 5 - 8 God's Redemption 9 - 10
	Description	This course presents the student with a thorough description of the depth of man's sin, his total ruin, and his utter hopeless condition apart from the Savior. A detailed explanation of Romans 1: 16 - 32 is used to catalogue these sins and the downward spiral in which natural man finds himself: spiritual death separated from God. The last portion of the course is devoted to the living hope we have in Christ, the perfect unmerited substitute provided by God out of His love for us. We see that God's justice and righteousness requires a penalty for sin, that man is incapable of paying for it himself apart from his own death, that a perfect substitute was provided in the shed blood of Christ at the cross, that man must be given holiness in order to stand before God, and that Christ's holiness is the only answer for us. The course ends with a short overview of all that Christ's substitutionary sacrifice provides for us.
	Prerequisite	Completion of Look to Jesus or Life of Jesus Christ, or similar basic grounding in the Christian faith. See Appendix 1.
	"I thank the Lord for Man's Ruin - God's Redemption. It has helped me to explore the truths of God's wrath and His mercy as revealed in Romans. I thank God He has chosen to save me from myself. I've been sharing a lot of it with others, and my prayers have been more passion-filled." - Snyder, Texas       "I have a new profound understanding of why I could not receive salvation on my own but was through the effectual calling of God. I see why people are lost, and I learned a tremendous amount of God's saving grace. I have been saved three years and never really understood the process until now." - Soledad, California       "This course has moved me like no other I have taken in the past." - Bridgeton, New Jersey       "Man's Ruin-God's Redemption is one of the best in-depth studies that I have ever done. I'm looking forward to continue to grow in the Christian faith. My eyes have been opened to deeper spiritual truth. To be honest, it was a little difficult, but the Holy Spirit helped me." - Shirley, Massachusetts

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	All of Grace
		Charles H. Spurgeon, English, 1886
		AOG	10 lessons	Basic level
	Aim	Spurgeon begins his book with the inscription: "an earnest word with those who are seeking salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ." He writes to explain the gospel very clearly and in plain language, and then most tenderly exhorts the reader to apply the message to his own heart, step-by-step.
	Outline	Lesson God Justifies the Ungodly 1 - 2 Deliverance through Saving Faith 3 - 5 The Living Savior Does It All 6 - 7 Repentance Must Go with Forgiveness 8 Assurance, Confirmation, Perseverance 9 A Final Appeal 10
	Description	All of Grace quickly became Charles Haddon Spurgeon's most read book after its printing in 1886. It remains so to this day. This study course draws the reader through a step-by-step revelation of the beauties of God's salvation, all by grace through faith. In the earlier sections Spurgeon lays out clearly how God justifies the ungodly. Then he deals with doubts and hindrances, so that the sincere reader is brought to a place of complete dependence upon a mighty, loving, and merciful God for his salvation from sin. The earnest seeker is brought to solid understanding of the gospel, and his responsibility to turn to God. The course is also useful to the experienced believer, in order to better communicate with others, and for much assurance and confidence in our God.
	Prerequisite	The course Look to Jesus (LTJ) or Life of Jesus Christ (LC). See Appendix 1.
	"The more I read All of Grace, the more I have come to understand what it means to fear the Lord. I never knew or felt what it was to fear God, and now I understand and feel it." - Tennessee Colony, Texas       "I have benefited immeasurably from working through the penetrating questions posed in All of Grace. At this point, these lessons form the core of my instruction." - South Sioux City, Nebraska       "Most of this I knew. But the method Spurgeon used is a beautiful miracle of God. It is one of the best books I've read besides the Bible."

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The True versus False Gospel
		L. R. Shelton, Jr., American, 1980
		TFG	12 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	This course has as its overall purpose to confirm to the believer the basis of his faith, including repentance from sin. It prepares the student to defend his faith against the confusing and false message often preached today: "making a decision for Christ," without any real commitment or submission to Christ as Lord.
	Outline	Lesson Differences: True and False Gospel 1 - 3 Died to Sin (Romans 6: 1 - 6) 4 - 5 False Gospel: Behavior and Affections 6 - 8 Deception, False Teachers, Error 9 - 11 New Spirit (Romans 8) 12
	Description	This foundational course examines in detail the common modern message sometimes called "easy-believism", where justification in Christ is preached alone, at the expense of holy living. This gospel holds that one must only make a decision to receive Christ, without bowing to His authority over one's life. The problem is that many conclude: "a little sin won't hurt-I'm just carnal, and God will save me any way." This false gospel leaves the professing Christian without any power over sin, and a false confidence in heaven, even to the point of resisting calls to repent because "I don't need to; I'm already saved." Romans 6 is used to develop a Biblical understanding of  "die to self," and passages in I and II Timothy are used to explain the deceitful nature of selfish sin. Finally, the rich new life in the true biblical Gospel is explored.
	Prerequisite	Completion of several basic courses and several intermediate courses, or several years of Bible study. See Appendix. 1.
	"The course True vs. False Gospel has truly opened my eyes to the truth concerning how a Christian should behave. Now through His love I will abide in His will truly to bring honor to His name. I know why I am in prison, because it was only through the separation of the world and its desires to fill my fleshly pleasures that He was able to reach me. And it convicts me that He truly is a loving God that He will go to this extent to save me. I pray for His strength to never walk away from Him again." - Jamestown, California       "In these past few months of doing your Bible studies, I have been totally convicted of sin in my life. I have been shown how wrong I was in believing I was saved; my sins have been shown to me daily; I've come to know my heart is deceitful, full of wickedness. I know Jesus cannot abide there until my heart has been cleansed by His blood. I've come to know true repentance like I've never known before. I have never known freedom until now, nor did I know the Holy Spirit's voice until now. Having a hatred for sin has never been true before now. Worldly things do not have any interest to me, only God's holiness and His Word. I have given Him all that I am." - Lake Butler, Florida       "This is one of the most powerful books I have ever read. I am Catholic and I will share this with my priest and brothers." - Eddyville, Kentucky

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Saving Faith: Its Meaning and Object
		L. R. Shelton, Jr., American, 1987
		DT101	10 lessons	Advanced level
	Aim	(Note: this course is only available in print at this time.) Upon completion of this course, the student will understand some of the issues around man's free will and God's sovereignty in saving faith, and the Biblical answers. In addition, he will have a greater appreciation for the infinite worth and value of Christ as the object of our faith.
	Outline	Lesson Saving Faith: What Is It? 1 - 5 Saving Faith: Who Is Its Object? 6 - 10
	Description	This course presents a thorough investigation of the only faith that in fact leads to salvation from sin according to the scriptures. It involves a person's whole "heart": his understanding, affections, and will. These are all hopelessly darkened by sin, but the Holy Spirit enlightens, quickens, and enables man to respond: the work of God on a totally depraved soul. Christ is the only object of such faith, His shed blood on the cross as an acceptable substitutionary sacrifice. There is no place for any of our own merit: our additions or helps to His finished work. He is the Surety of the New Covenant, assuring us of salvation. The love of Christ enabled Him to do so; His death proving His love for sinners. Our part is to "know Him" and the power of His blood, sufficient for our every need. Finally, as in initial conversion, we walk everyday by "looking unto Jesus."
	Prerequisite	Completion of several basic courses and several intermediate courses, or several years of Bible study. See Appendix. 1.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	A Call to Prayer
		J. C. Ryle, British, English, 1816-1900 L. R. Shelton, Jr., American, 1982
		CTP	14 lessons	Basic level
	Aim	Upon completion, the student will have a deeper commitment to pray, great confidence in God's hearing his prayer, somewhat better understanding of how to pray, and quiet joy in praying!
	Outline	Lesson Prayer Is Necessary 1 - 7 Advice to the Unsaved 8 Characteristics for Prayer 9 - 12 God's Desire and Assurance 13 - 14
	Description	A Call to Prayer is a continuous exhortation to become very serious about our walk with God. We must make relationship with God a priority, and this requires us to commit time and energy to earnest prayer. An active private prayer life is the sure foundation of a victory over sin and fellowship with God. Without prayer, we will inevitably backslide, and we must ultimately ask if we in fact know God (are we truly saved?). The unsaved are advised to quit making excuses and just talk to God: ask Him for mercy! The saved are counseled about how to pray more effectively, especially in intercession for others, the results of which are refreshment and joy in service. The course ends with assurance from the scriptures that God has already provided all things needful for us to pray.
	Prerequisite	The course Look to Jesus (LTJ) or Life of Jesus Christ (LC). See Appendix 1.
	"The Call to Prayer lessons have truly caused me to search not only my heart, but also the Bible. I find this to be the best study I have been in yet. I look forward to each lesson, as well as the responses of the person who checks over my answers." - Lovelady, Texas       "Thank you so much for A Call to Prayer. It helps me a lot to change my life. Now, I learn a habit to pray, and put God first before everything else."       "This has been a much needed study for me, because I had always gauged my walk with Christ on my ability to pray, which, to me, always lacked much. I see now how terribly misinformed I've been. I will utilize all the lessons suggestions to improve my prayer life. What a privilege to become a prayer warrior in God's service." - Rosharon, Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Hidden Life of Prayer
		David MacIntyre, Scottish, 1913
		HLP	8 lessons	Basic level
	Aim	Upon completion, the student will have a clear idea of both how to prepare himself and how to communicate effectively with God in prayer, in a way that pleases God and gives Him glory!
	Outline	Lesson Importance of Prayer 1 How to Pray 2 - 6 Rewards of Prayer 7 - 8
	Description	The Hidden Life of Prayer assumes the believer is serious about going further with God, and proceeds from there to give an in-depth review of how to pray, step-by-step. The first portion of "How to Pray" is devoted to preparations for prayer, in place, time of day, circumstances, heart vulnerability, and in a mind focused on God and totally honest before Him. The second portion is very specific about several useful steps in effective prayer: worship and adoration, confession of all sin from deep sorrowful repentance, and supplication (our petitions themselves). The course concludes with the results of prayer: holiness, growth, peace, increased usefulness and service, and God's specific answers.
	Prerequisite	The course Look to Jesus (LTJ) or Life of Jesus Christ (LC), and A Call to Prayer. See Appendix 1.
	"This Hidden Life of Prayer course has put a stop to all that I am doing - God has made me read it three times! I've never seen anything like this before in what God is doing to me. I read, I pray, and I do whatever comes up next on each page. The book has come alive. Everything in the book is things I do every day, but never could understand. So now it is victory after victory!" - Represa, California       "This course is a gift from God and is opening up what was a dull life of prayer for me. I was worried that something was amiss - I am now being blessed by greater understanding and a much better prayer life!" - Salem, Oregon

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry
		Steve Gallagher, American, 1986
		ASI	18 lessonss	Basic level
	Aim	(This course is available through Mount Zion only in print and only to prison inmates. All others should contact the address below.) At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry is an intensive personal study of the causes and solutions for sexual addiction (including pornography). It is only for the person who is actually struggling in this area, and offers the only hope for the addict: a new heart and a new life in Jesus Christ. Note: the course is designed only for the independent study method, without mailing of answers for feedback.
	Outline	Lesson The Problem Is Sin 1 - 6 Jesus Christ: The Right Way to Freedom 7 - 9 Influences: the World, the Flesh, the Devil 10 - 12 The Way Out: Brokenness and the Spirit 13 - 18
	Description	At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry addresses the issue of sexual addiction and its powerful hold on countless thousands. It draws back the curtain and exposes the secret workings of evil in the culture and in the churches! Most discover sooner or later that teachings which make us feel good offer only a temporary reprieve and ultimately fail at helping us obtain the freedom desperately needed. In the course you will see the harsh consequences of sinful behavior. The piercing truths presented herein will be extremely painful at times. However, once you face yourself, you will be able to go through the difficult process and come out the other side - free! Some true stories might provoke your mind to recall some past sexual experience. But this is vital in your identifying your own struggles, and seeing yourself in the solutions which the course provides. Note: the course is only for the independent study method, without mailing of answers for feedback.
	Prerequisite	The course Look to Jesus or Life of Jesus Christ.
	Contact	MZBI distributes this course to prison inmates and chaplains in the USA. All others should contact: Pure Life Ministries; PO Box 410; Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035 (859) 824-4444, fax: (859) 824-5159 www.purelifeministries.org
	"I find that truly this was a need and also a very worthwhile study. It has given me a grounding. I have no doubt that it has given me a release from the bondage of the chains that had me bound to the idolatrous altar." - Kenedy, Texas       "I cannot explain to you how blessed this course is. It was like ASI was heaven sent. It is the best thing that has happened in my life! It has opened my eyes to areas in my life which had me in bondage. The book is right on! There is healing beginning to happen in my life now. This course will continue to be a part of my life as I begin to come to wholeness in Christ." - Shirley, Massachusetts       "I have completed ASI and want you to know I am set free. Our Lord is so merciful and patient. The courses are a God-send for sure." - Huntsville, Texas       "I just had to write and thank you for this new course. I have finished the first two lessons and already the chains that held me for so long are falling off. I thank God and I know that by His grace many will be set free through this study." - Chipley, Florida       "I have already studied with over fifteen different ministries throughout almost the entire Bible, but this study on Sexual Idolatry has brought much more help than any other. I want to take the other courses." - Ft. Stockton, Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	In the Footprints of the Lamb
		G. Steinberger, Norwegian, 1915
		IFL	5 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	This course is a very penetrating devotional study of our personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who loves us with tender and unspeakable love, and who desires to have intimate fellowship with us. Upon completion, the student will have new understanding and encouragement to deny self and turn to Christ for victory, in all aspects of daily life.
	Outline	Lesson The Way of the Lamb Is Our Life 1 The Light of the Lamb Teaches Us 2 The Goal of the Way Is Others' Salvation 3 The Lamb Is Coming Again 4
	Description	The Lamb of God is not only our Savior, but as sheep in His sheepfold, He is also our daily Shepherd; following in Jesus' footsteps is the key to practical aspects of daily living. The Lamb's way is the path He has set before us, and the path that He Himself walked on the earth. We in fact struggle in useless and defeated self-effort, whenever we step out of His way. It is His strength for His will that sustains us, not our strength or our will. He teaches us to love with His love, to serve, to deny ourselves, to suffer, and to walk by faith. There is in lesson two a particularly helpful dealing with "self" as the great opposition to the Lamb. The last part of the course is devoted to the outworking of walking in the way of the Lamb: a love for the salvation of others, and an expectant hope for His return that sustains us in all things.
	Prerequisite	Completion of several basic courses, or equivalent firm foundation in salvation.
	"The course, In the Footprints of the Lamb, was the perfect one at this time - by God's grace it was the lesson I needed." - Cocoa, Florida       "In the Footprints of the Lamb left me with no defense in why I haven't been faithful in my daily watch for Christ. It has shown me how a little sin can lead to a downward spiral called backsliding. With these courses, I've been able to look at what I do and how I walk this Christian walk." - Wewahitchka, Florida       "I see my goal must now be to become the Bride of Christ. My life must center on preparing for this." - Nebraska

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Holiness
		J. C. Ryle, English, 1816-1900
		HO1 HO2	11 lessons 10 lessons	Intermediate level Intermediate level
	Aim	This course is designed for Christians who want to grow in God's ways, to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.
	Outline	Lesson HO1   What Is Holiness A-3 The Process of Holiness 4-7 Examples of Holiness 8-10 HO2   Holiness in Christ 11-13 Practical Holiness 14-15 Heart Motivation 16-19 Christ Is All 20
	Description	This course uses the Christian classic from the nineteenth century, J.C. Ryle's Holiness. It steps the believer through a thorough challenge to all alternatives, and provides positive insight into holiness, God's calling upon every believer. Throughout the course the author maintains a vigorous exhortation to the student to apply what he is learning personally in the heart. Just as insistently, he demands of the serious disciple that he separate himself from the world, the great enemy of true experiential holiness.
	Prerequisite	Completion of several basic and several intermediate courses, or several years of Bible study.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Walk of Repentance
		Steve Gallagher, American, 1992
		WR1-4	24 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	(This course is available through MZ only to prisons and overseas missions. All others, please see the address below.) The Walk of Repentance is an in-depth discipleship study about true repentance: what it is, what it brings about, and what kind of behavior and attitudes we must repent of. But repentance isn't personal effort; God must work it in your heart. The problem in Christianity today is not a lack of knowledge; it is a lack of living out biblical truth. The Walk of Repentance leads the student through 24 weeks of step by step studies for spiritual growth applied to the heart.
	Outline	Lesson   Week WR1 What is submission and repentance 1-6 WR2 Overcoming selfishness to find fulfillment 7-12 WR3 Wisdom in choices, Love, and Forgiveness 13-18 WR4 Prayer, Spiritual warfare, Meekness 19-24
	Description	The Walk of Repentance is designed as a daily discipleship program. It is 24 weeks long, with a lesson for each week, and several questions for each day. In order to receive the benefit of the study, it is imperative for the student to be committed to daily study (and application) of the lessons. The overall 24 week program is organized into four different courses, WR1 - WR4. Each lasts six weeks and has its own Study Guide. Each week has a theme, with daily questions related to that theme. Upon completion of each course, the student is mailed the next course in the series. In addition, most lessons conclude with a biographical sketch of a Christian who demonstrated the particular theme of that week. The combination of Bible study, personal questions, day by day practical life application, and encouraging examples, can produce the desired result of all Christian endeavor: humility in heart, peace and joy in our attitudes, love for our fellow men, and glory to God.
	Prerequisite	Man's Ruin or equivalent firm foundation in salvation.
	Contact	For copies outside of prisons or overseas, please contact directly: Pure Life Ministries; PO Box 410; Dry Ridge, Kentucky 41035 (859) 824-4444, fax: (859) 824-5159, www.purelifeministries.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Spiritual Foundations for Ministry
		Horatius Bonar, Scottish, 1866
		SFM	5 lessons	Advanced level
	Aim	Intended for pastors and church leaders, this course focuses on one's personal intimate spiritual communion with God, as the only firm foundation for ministering in a way that is both pleasing to God and blessed by Him. Note: the course is designed only for the independent study method, without mailing of answers for feedback.
	Outline	Lesson Importance of "Living Ministry" 1 The Minister's True Life and Walk 2 Past Defects 3 Ministerial Confession 4 Revival in the Ministry 5
	Description	Spiritual Foundations is designed only for independent study, without mailing lessons. We recommend that the student meet occasionally for review with a local pastor, elder, or other mature person, who can answer specific questions and provide personal discipleship feedback. The course provides guidance for reawakening spiritual hunger and fervor in ministering to others, when the church leader may be feeling like a "dried-up cistern". The course uses "Words to Winners of Souls" by Bonar to examine the only source for effective ministry: the power of God flowing through us to others via the indwelling Holy Spirit. The reality of our lives, not our performance, makes the difference in eternal results. A strength of the course is a "ministerial confession," which uses a long list of symptoms (from a Scottish work of 1651) to illumine the true nature of burn-out or complacency in ministry. The final lesson applies the principles to encourage true revival in the heart: not a temporary ‘shot-in-the-arm', but a clear pointing forward in glorious fellowship with our First Love, Jesus Christ.
	Prerequisite	Currently be in a position of church leadership or teacher of others, or actively preparing for such a role.
	"The course, Spiritual Foundations, has marked a real turning point in my life. I am forever indebted to the Lord for your efforts in Him." - Ansted, West Virginia

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Life of Jesus Christ
		LC1-2 LC3	13 lessons 13 lessons	Basic level Basic Level
	Aim	The Life of Jesus Christ is a broad overview of the life of Christ, presented as it unfolded geographically and chronologically. LC1-2 are developed especially for a very easy reading level, with fill-in-the-blank questions. It might be appropriate for early teens in home schools, or adults with English as a second language or junior high level education. LC3 covers the same material, but at a normal reading level, with more challenging "look up and consider" questions based on the biblical texts.
	Outline	Lesson The Birth and Childhood of Jesus 1 Jesus Ministers in Galilee 2-3 Jesus Shows His Deity 4-6 Jesus Proclaims His Deity 7-9 The Last Week, Resurrection, Ascension 10-13
	Description	The basic reading level version of The Life of Jesus Christ consists of two courses. LC1 includes Jesus' birth, baptism, and ministry in Galilee until mid-way in His third year of public ministry. LC2 begins there, follows His ministry in Judea and Perea, and concludes with His crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. LC1 and LC2 each consist of a 48-page booklet of six lessons. The lessons involve reading passages selected from the four Gospels in chronological sequence. The questions are designed to review the facts of Jesus' life, and to answer the important question, "Who is Jesus?". Most questions are answered by filling in simple facts or missing words in the Bible quotations. Some are aimed at application to the heart and personal beliefs. Course LC3 consists of all 13 lessons in one 72-page booklet, with questions aimed at more reflection, integration, and consideration.
	Prerequisite	None.
	"Through this study I've been given the tools and Scriptures to seek the Lord fully without looking back. Every time I think of anything I think of God's Word; when I'm tempted, Scripture comes to mind." - Lexington, Oklahoma       "We had a fantastic study and found LC3 to be very enlightening, to refresh memory concerning significant things that I need to pay more closer attention to in the daily walk." - Arcadia, Florida       "What a wonderful and powerful course. I got hooked on it. Usually I complete one lesson a week, but I could not stay away from this one and learned a lot." - Represa, Georgia       "Jesus' life is very exciting and inspirational when told in chronolical order using all four Gospels. I have enjoyed this study more than any others I have done, and the Holy Spirit has increased my spiritual appetite." - Whiteville, Tennessee

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Joy in the Gospel of John
		V. R. Benson, American, 1980
		JG1-3	13 lessons	Basic level
	Aim	In very simplified lessons, "Joy" is designed to lead the student to see Jesus Christ more clearly, to believe in Him for eternal life, and to reject the old life of sin.
	Outline	Lesson JG1   Beginnings of Ministry 1-2 The First Passover 3-4 JG2   Preaching and Teaching 5-8 JG3   Opposition and Unconditional Love 9-11 Death, Burial, and Resurrection 12-13
	Description	"Joy" communicates the joy of knowing and walking with Jesus, by stepping with Him through the pages of the Gospel of John. Selected portions of the Gospel are included in the course material together with study questions. No additional materials are needed other than a Bible. The questions are of three types: fill-in-the-blank from the Scripture passages, open-ended responses to "who, what, and where" questions, and memorization of Scripture. The life of Jesus Christ is a life filled with miracles, essential truths, and a clear revelation of God. To look at these truths is a blessing indeed. The selected stories portray Jesus Christ as the great miracle worker, and the great teacher. His compassion ranges from weeping over Jerusalem, to the intense one-on-one personal encounters with Nicodemus, the woman at the well, and the man born blind.
	Prerequisite	None.
	Contact	Note: For large quantities of this course in a small format designed for use on the mission field, or for Scripture tracts and Bibles in English and many other languages, contact: World Missionary Press, Inc. P.O. Box 120 New Paris, IN 46553-0120 USA telephone: (219) 831-2111; email: mailroom@wmpress.org web: www.wmpress.org This study course is designed from the start to be easy to read, especially for those in countries outside the USA. For this reason, World Missionary Press has used the New King James Version of the Bible for all Bible texts (unless otherwise indicated as KJV).

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Mark's Sketchbook of Christ
		H. J. Tenny, American, 1956
		MSC	16 lessons	Basic level
	Aim	(Note: this course is available through Mount Zion only in print and only to prison inmates. All others should contact the address below.) This is a Bible study for those with little or no biblical background, using the Gospel of Mark as the text, and employing a fill-in-the-blank style workbook as the means. It combines the best features of the inductive study method with an integrated outline and comprehensive review. Note: the course is designed only for the independent study method, without mailing of answers for feedback.
	Outline	Lesson The Great Miracle Worker 1-5 Opposition and Proofs 6-10 The Last Week and Resurrection 11-16
	Description	The Gospel of Mark is a series of scenes from the life of Christ, and tells more of what He did, than what He taught. The scenes are sketched rapidly one after another, presenting Him as the great miracle worker as well as the great teacher. Anyone enlightened by the Holy Spirit, who reads this account of Jesus' life and deeds, will be driven to the conclusion of the Roman centurion at the cross: "Truly this man was the Son of God" (Mark 15:39). Mark's Sketchbook of Christ effectively captures the pace and texture of the daily activity of Jesus. Using a structured chapter by chapter outline, the student fills in answers taken directly from the biblical account. The life of Jesus unfolds chronologically, geographically, and dynamically in His ministry to real people for changed lives.
	Prerequisite	Completion of several basic courses.
	Contact	MZBI distributes this course only to prison inmates in the USA. All others should contact a local Christian bookstore or the publisher: The Banner of Truth Trust PO Box 621; Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 USA
	"Mark's Sketchbook has been a real blessing, particularly the outlines were easily understood without any confusion. After completion, I read Mark from three different Bibles and thoroughly enjoyed the opening of the Scriptures." - Arcadia, Florida

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Fundamentals of the Faith
		FOF	13 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	(Note: this course is available through Mount Zion only in print and only to prison inmates, overseas missions, and native pastors. All others should contact the address below.) Many thousands of people around the world have used this course to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. Its purpose is to assist each student to personally apply biblical truth in obedience and service.
	Outline	Lesson The Bible 1-2 God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit 3-7 The Believer's Personal Walk with Christ 8,12,13 The Believer's Life in the Church 9-11
	Description	This course was developed at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California. The course blends basic biblical truths with personal obedience and service. Many have trusted Christ as Lord and Savior as a result of the light God brings through the lessons. Many young believers also take the course to grow in their understanding of biblical truths. The lessons cover a variety of essential topics, including both fundamental Bible doctrines and truths about living the Christian life in fellowship with Christ. Questions require analysis and integration of the biblical information. Each lesson involves looking up the relevant Scripture passages and answering open-ended questions. The course is important in that it covers all the essentials of the Christian life in both faith and practice.
	Prerequisite	Completion of several basic and several intermediate courses, or several years Bible study experience.
	Contact	The publisher has given permission to Mount Zion to reprint the course for free distribution only in USA prisons and overseas. All others should contact: Grace Community Church 13248 Roscoe Blvd.; Sun Valley, CA 91352 USA (818) 472-2315

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	New Testament Survey
		Stanford E. Murrell, American, 1999
		NT1	13 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	This course aims to glorify Jesus Christ as the mediator of the new covenant by His shed blood at Calvary's cross. It then illustrates the believer's practical responsibilities, including Christian growth and church functioning, as revealed in the pages of the 27 books of the New Testament. Overall, the text provides many aspects of study found in a Study Bible: book introductions and backgrounds, outlines, and key information about each author.
	Outline	Lesson Historical Backgrounds 1 The Gospels and Acts 2 - 6 The Pauline Letters 7 - 10 The General Letters 11 - 12 The Revelation 13
	Description	A Survey of the New Testament is an attempt to capture the history, events, people, and the Person as they converged in the first century to change man's relation to God forever. We enter into a bustling middle eastern crossroads: between the Messiah and His Church; between Jewish and Greek cultures; between peace and persecution, past and future, tradition and Truth, timidity and triumph (and even superhuman courage); between the wisdom of man as represented in the ruling authorities of the day and the wisdom of God emblazoned through the Holy Spirit upon the unlikely heroes - fishermen and a once-blinded Pharisee. The central figure is the carpenter's Son, revealed to the world in these pages of Scripture as the King of kings. Today as then, we can know Him personally as Jesus - our Savior, our Lord, and our God!
	Prerequisite	Man's Ruin, or equivalent firm foundation in salvation.
	"I must say, the New Testament Survey is the most in-depth and interesting Bible correspondence course that I've had the pleasure to study. At present, I am studying with seven different Bible study institutes/ministries!" - Florida       "I found New Testament Survey to be quite refreshing. My roommate and I shared it all. It has helped me to better understand our Lord, who God is, and how we are accountable to Him." - Arcadia, Florida       "This has been a difficult but enlightening study. I have learned much, but more importantly I see how little I truly know."

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Church in History - A
		Stanford E. Murrell, American, 1998
		GS2	19 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	This is a broad perspective of the developing institutions of the Christian Church, demonstrating both God's power and man's rush toward sin apart from Him. The student will gain an appreciation for the early development of Christian thought, the continual need for watchfulness, and our profound debt to those who fought to preserve the true faith of the Gospel through the Dark and Middle Ages.
	Outline	Lesson Part 1: When the Church Was Young (AD 33-754) Beginnings, Trials, and Foundations 1 - 3 Constantine, Councils, and Creeds 4 - 6 Fall of Rome and Rise of Islam 7 - 8 Part 2: The Church in the Middle Ages (754-1517) Growth in the Power of the Papacy 9 - 11 The Church versus the State 12 - 15 The Crusades, Corruption, Challenge 16 - 19
	Description	This course consists of Parts 1 and 2 of the four part series entitled A Glorious Institution: The Church in History, which encompasses the breadth of Church history from its beginnings up to the present day. Part One: When the Church Was Young AD 33 - 754 focuses on the early growth of the Christian Church as it developed from a small assembly of believers in Jerusalem, to become a vast spiritual kingdom touching the lives of millions in many lands. Part one includes the Church's beginnings, its miraculous spread, its sufferings, the early heresies and creeds of faith, and the spread of Islam. Part Two: The Church in the Middle Ages AD 754 - 1517 focuses on the history of the Church from the days of Charlemagne to the dawn of the Reformation. It was during this period, which historians call the Middle Ages, that the Church divided in two, forming an "Eastern Church" and a "Western Church". Part Two includes the increasing power of the Papacy, the politics of mixing with the State, the rise of monasticism, the Crusades, heresies, the Inquisition, and attempts at reform.
	Prerequisite	Man's Ruin-God's Redemption or equivalent firm foundation in salvation.
	"Wow; I got a lot out of this course! It really challenged me and caused me to do some research of my own. I found it enlightening and of tremendous value. This lesson will be with me for a very long time." - Represa, California       "I am fascinated with this church history course. I took notes which I will review for better retention. I pray that God will help those who mistakenly blame Christianity for the heinous crimes done by so-called "Christians," who were not Christians, but went off course and need to repent." - Wilmington, Delaware       "You may not like what I have to say, but this is the message I find has been placed on my heart during the study of The Church in History, part A. This overall course is wrong. I get no spiritual pleasure or enlightenment out of it whatsoever. In your past courses I've learned about our Lord Jesus Christ and really enjoyed the spiritual uplift I got from them. I didn't want to stop, and that explains why each course only took a month or two. In this course there was hate, serious power struggles of the worse kind, and the religious leaders trying to play God through the time period covered. The sad part is that not too much has changed. I have to admit that I didn't care for what this study talked about. That's what makes it such a good study. I would have never believed about some past religious leaders until I did this study. I recommend that many other young Christians get involved in this course." - Ontario, Oregon

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Church in History - B
		Stanford E. Murrell, American, 1998
		GS3	20 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	This course presents a concise and dramatic overview of the major movements which have shaped the modern Christian Church. Our eyes are opened to both the sovereignty of God in building His Church, and the precarious fight for purity which has been fought continuously since the earliest days of the Reformation. How this struggle continues in our own day, together with an understanding of the historical foundations involved, is a key result of the course.
	Outline	Lesson Part 3: The Reformation & Its Aftermath (1517-1648) Luther and the German Reformation 1 - 3 Calvin and the Swiss Reformation 4 Reactions, and Spread to the North 5 - 6 Scotland, England, and Counter-Reform 7 - 10 Denominations and Theologies 11 - 12 Part 4: The Church in the Modern Age (1648-1900s) Mysticism, Modernism, Missions 13 - 15 The New World & World Revivals 16 - 17 Cults, Truth, and Facing the Future 18 - 20
	Description	This course consists of parts 3 and 4 of the four part series entitled A Glorious Institution: The Church in History, which encompasses the breadth of Church history from its beginnings up to the present day. Part 3: The Reformation and Its Aftermath 1517 - 1648 observes this tremendous upheaval in the history of the Church. Brave men were transforming the spiritual Church into conformity with God's inerrant Word, in deliberate departure from the traditions of men. It is an unfolding drama, not just historical facts. First we live with Luther through his increasing conviction that sparked the Reformation in Germany. Then we see Zwingli, Calvin, and Farel in Switzerland lay a strong basis for further reform--at great cost. We are swept along with the spread of the flame to France, The Netherlands, and Scotland under Knox. In England, we are confronted by the incredible struggle for supremacy between popes, monarchs, and ideas. We see the forces of Counter-Reformation in the Catholic Church, concluding with the Council of Trent. In the years following the Reformation, not everyone agreed as to the exact teaching of the Bible on many important issues, and different Protestant denominations were established. And within Protestantism, Arminianism arose as an alternative to the orthodox faith of the Reformation, known today as Calvinism. Part Four: The Church in the Modern Age 1648 - 1900s is the account of the incredible difficulty man has, when given freedom to study the scriptures, to avoid false doctrines springing out of pride and greed. Cults began as new religious movements departed from the historic creeds of Christendom, in favor of personal ‘revelation' and individual interpretations. Nevertheless, "our God reigns," and there were Great Awakenings as the Holy Spirit revived true Christianity repeatedly, and brought evangelical missions movements worldwide. Though it faces real challenges, the Church Triumphant continues to grow and to be a blessing to the world.
	Prerequisite	Man's Ruin-God's Redemption or equivalent firm foundation in salvation.
	"I just finished the course The Church in History, Part B. What a great book! I learned much and will keep the set to go back for reference over and over again. Besides learning so much about the people, one of the main things I saw was that nothing has changed: false doctrine and church problems are everywhere. We need the Lord!" - Yazoo City, Mississippi

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Story of the Puritans
		Erroll Hulse, British, 2000
		SOP	4 lessons	Intermediate
	Aim	The course is designed as a simple yet compelling introduction to the Puritans and their works. Pastors and churches can use The Story of the Puritans to introduce the classic teachings of the Reformation to their congregations and friends.
	Outline	(one booklet with reading and questions) Lesson The Relevance of the Puritans 1 The Beginnings of the Puritans (1558-1603) 2 The Full Flowering of the Puritans (1603-1662) 3 An Explanation and the Legacy 4
	Description	The Story of the Puritans is a concise summary of one of the most important eras in church history, when brave men applied the pure Words of Scripture to their lives, and lived and died for Jesus Christ; leaving us in their writings a legacy of truth for all ages. The main tenets of the Puritan teachings are reviewed, as well as the historical setting in which they worked. Indeed, because of their sufferings, their intensity of commitment can be very motivating as we seek in this day to be separated from this world and walking with Christ in purity and truth. The keen insights of the Puritans in the literal truth of the Bible will encourage many to begin learning from their writings on a regular basis. Many will want to continue their growth in understanding by reading the Puritan works which are in print, and taking the church history courses from MZBI.
	Prerequisite	Several of the basic courses, or equivalent firm foundation in salvation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Old Testament Survey
		[Note: this course is not available until 2003, DV.]
		OT1	20 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	Believers and seekers who desire to know God as He has revealed Himself in the Old Testament. The text for this course is developed from student notes and tapes taken from the Old Testament Survey class at The Evangelical Institute of Greenville, South Carolina.
	Outline	Lesson Genesis 1-3 The Formation of the Nation 4-7 The United Kingdom 8-10 The Divided Kingdom 11-13 Judah Alone 14-15 The Remnant Period 16-18 Wisdom Literature 19-20
	Description	The course focuses on application in two main areas. a) For seekers and new believers: who God is, His attributes, His purposes, hatred of sin, and love for mankind (the Old Testament foundation for New Testament revelation). b) For new and mature believers: the absolute necessity to be separated from the world system, in order to be vessels of light to bring glory to God's great name, the ultimate purpose of man. In content, there are five aspects in the course: a) basic information for each book, b) theme, c) practical application, d) important passages, and e) how information in each book is related to God's overall purpose in redemption.
	Prerequisite	Man's Ruin-God's Redemption or equivalent firm foundation in salvation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Biblical Eldership
		Alexander Strauch, American, 1987
		BEL	6 lessons	Advanced
	Aim	This material is designed to help remedy the confusion which exists in most churches today over eldership. Hopefully, it will motivate you to study further the biblical teaching on eldership, and actively to discuss among your own church leadership how to become more truly biblical according to the New Testament pattern.
	Outline	(one reading booklet with separate study guide) Lesson The Problem 1 Biblical Eldership Defined 2-4 New Testament Patterns for Leadership Structure 5 Conclusions 6
	Description	Biblical Eldership has been written as a direct consequence of the author's personal involvement in serving as an elder for 15 years in a biblical church. During this time he has spoken in many churches and consulted with many church leaderships. He has seen first hand the terrible consequences of alternative leadership structures which often look more like the world than they do the New Testament pattern. The course thoroughly defines eldership according to the New Testament principles: pastoral, shared, male, qualified, and servant. Then it steps through all the related biblical passages to develop the principles from the Scriptures themselves. It also develops a brief Biblical ecclesiology for understanding what a true New Testament church should be.
	Prerequisite	Most of the basic courses and many of the intermediate courses, or years of experience in Bible study or church leadership.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Pilgrim's Progress
		John Bunyan, English, 1672
		PL1p PL1t	10 lessons 10 lessons	Basic level Basic level
	Aim	The Pilgrim's Progress has proven itself fresh with Bible insight for every generation, because it is an allegory (a story in which the people, things, and happenings have a symbolic meaning). This course is offered at two levels. PL1p is available only in print. It uses a booklet, The Pilgrim's Progress in Pictures, as a supplement, which consists of simple illustrations on every page with short captions. The questions for PL1p are fill-in-the-blank type. Thus the course is suitable for those with easy reading levels: early teens in home schools, or adults with English as a second language or Junior High education levels. PL1t uses a 48-page condensed version of The Pilgrim's Progress as a reading text. The questions are open-ended and require consideration of the meaning behind the symbolism of the text. Either PL1p or PL1t should be taken, but not both.The PL1 course available for download is PL1t.
	Outline	Lesson The Seeker Begins His Journey 1 - 3 Apollyon and the Valley of Death 4 - 6 Vanity Fair 7 - 8 Giant Despair and Doubting Castle 9 - 10 Crossing the River to the Celestial City 11 - 13
	Description	The Pilgrim's Progress has been continuously in print ever since its first edition in 1672. It is the most popular book ever printed other than the Bible! John Bunyan memorized the Bible and most of Fox's Book of Martyrs. He was deeply committed to clear communication of love for God. Arrested for preaching the gospel in 17th century England, he penned The Pilgrim's Progress while he was in prison for 12 years! The allegorical story follows Christian from his awakening of belief in the coming judgment, through regeneration by faith alone and removal of all his burdens, into doubts, fears, temptations, and trials, and finally to victorious entry into the city of God.
	Prerequisite	None.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Attributes of God
		A. W. Pink, British, 1930
		ATR	12 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	The Attributes of God is one of the classic books in Christianity. Surely the subject is foundational to truly knowing God, which is foundational to the Christian faith. A. W. Pink was a master expositor of God's Word. The course includes his classic text and questions for each of the 19 characteristics examined.
	Outline	Lesson The Knowledge of God 1 - 3 The Sovereignty of God 4 The Personal Aspects of God 5 - 10 The Wrath of God 11 - 12
	Description	A spiritual and saving knowledge of God is the greatest need of every human creature. The foundation of all true knowledge of God must be a clear mental apprehension of His attributes as revealed in Scripture. An unknown God can neither be trusted, served, nor worshipped. In this study an effort is made to set forth the principle perfections of the divine character. It must be more than a theoretical knowledge of Him. God is only truly known in the soul as we yield ourselves to Him, submit to His authority, and regulate all the details of our lives by His holy commandments. This study, therefore, has a focus on application to the heart.
	Prerequisite	Man's Ruin-God's Redemption (or equivalent firm foundation in salvation), and Bible study experience.
	"I found the Attributes of God to be a very in-depth and comprehensive course. Most courses, while of value and benefit for me, didn't have the prolonged impact this one seems to have. I would finish a lesson and would see and comprehend that attribute of God in my everyday life." - Represa, California       "Never has a study so challenged my thoughts and broadened my understanding. There is so much more to God than what the average preacher is preaching. What a great study!" - Lancaster, California

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Doctrines of Grace in the Gospel of John
		R. Bruce Steward, American
		DGJ	7 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	This course examines the Biblical basis for the five points of Calvinism, using the Gospel of John. Upon completion, the student will be encouraged toward increased worship, humility, and devotion before God.
	Outline	Lesson Introduction 1 T otal Depravity 2 U nconditional Election 3 L imited Atonement 4 I rresistable Grace 5 P erseverance of the Saints 6 Closing Remarks 7
	Description	The Doctrines of Grace is an overview of all scriptures in the Gospel of John which relate to the five classical doctrines of salvation (known as T.U.L.I.P.), and an explanation of these doctrines. They follow the historic interpretations of Augustine, John Calvin, George Whitefield, Charles Spurgeon, and other orthodox reformed Protestants. They were formulated at the Synod of Dort in 1619, in an official response to the proposals of the followers of Jacobus Arminius (who had died in 1609). Understanding both the doctrines and how they fit together will resolve some conflicts in individual believers today: increased worship of the Sovereign God (bowing to His authority), humility before God (exalting Him versus ourselves), and devotion to God in worship, witness, and works.
	Prerequisite	Man's Ruin-God's Redemption (or equivalent firm foundation in salvation) and Bible study experience.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	1689 London Confession of Faith
		LBC	13 lessons	Intermediate level
	Aim	This course presents one of the most important statements of faith in all the history of the Church, in a way that makes the basic evangelical doctrines for faith and practice both understandable and meaningful to students today.
	Outline	Lesson God and the Scriptures 1-5 Christ and Salvation 6-18 The Law and the Saint 19-24 The Church 25-30 Eternal Life 31-32
	Description	Description Together with the Westminster Confession upon which it was based, the historic London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 stands as one of the most important statements of conservative evangelical understanding, telling us what the Bible says about the Faith. Because it was written in the century following the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, and because the English language itself had matured, it presents both timeless truths which have not changed, and one of the most clear statements of those truths, unhampered by modern issues and contentions. The study goes through the topics of the Confession in sequence, asks the student to look up in the Bible the key references, and pin-points the meaning of key statements in the Confession itself. It is invaluable to the layman for personal enlightenment, to the church for group discussion and unity, and to the pastor for building up his flock.
	Prerequisite	Completion of several basic and several intermediate courses, or several years of Bible study experience.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	The Holy Spirit - A The Holy Spirit - B
		A. W. Pink, British, 1935
		HS1 HS2	13 lessons 13 lessons	Advanced level Advanced level
	Aim	The Holy Spirit courses are in-depth analyses from Scripture of all aspects of the Holy Spirit: who He is and what He does. Upon completion, the student will have a wonderful, joyful reverence for the active working of the Spirit, both in salvation and sanctification.
	Outline	Lesson HS1   The Person of the Spirit 1 - 3 Aspects in Old and New Testaments 4 The Work of the Spirit in Salvation 5 - 13 HS2   In Salvation 1 - 2 In Sanctification 3 - 5 In Enabling 6 - 7 In Practicality 8 - 9 In Confidence 10 - 13
	Description	These two courses use the same text book, HS1 covering the first 16 chapters, and HS2 covering the final 15 chapters. They are studies of all aspects of the Holy Spirit revealed in Scripture, good resources in light of both the modern day excesses and denials of the Spirit's ministry. Both the objective and subjective aspects are analyzed from Scripture. The Spirit is presented as the Third Person of the Trinity: definitely a Person and not a mystical spiritual "force." As part of  'Who He is,' His deity, titles and covenant-offices are examined. Then the heart of these studies presents the work of the Holy Spirit in relation to Christ: always to glorify Christ and manifest Him to the believer. In Part I, there are individual lessons devoted to the work of the Spirit toward the believer in salvation: regeneration, quickening, enlightening to truth, convicting of sin, comforting instead of self-comfort, drawing to faith (and in fact granting faith), ending in spiritual peace and joy. In Part II, the focus is briefly on the Spirit's work in regeneration, and then the very practical aspects of sanctification: teaching, cleansing from sin (mortification), leading, assuring, interceding, and preserving unto the end.
	Prerequisite	Several years experience in serious Bible study, or completion of several basic and several intermediate courses from MZBI.
	"I may be finished with the lessons for The Holy Spirit, but I will never be finished with the course. It is a blessing to learn from the Word and be able to use that which is learned. The courses I have taken with you have helped me to grow so much spiritually in the past 18 months. The more I study the Word, the more I need to know." - Wewahitchka, Florida       "The courses The Holy Spirit, parts A and B answered so many of my questions, concerns, and doubts. They led me to a deeper relationship with my God, and a beautiful experience as a result. I don't use your books to replace the Bible, but I've read your free paperbacks several times." - Lancaster, California       "Some chapters are heavy! The way the Holy Spirit deals with a soul is amazing! I examine myself to see if I've been dealt with according to the manner described." - Bristol, Florida

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appendix 1: Notes

1. The 'Basis of Salvation' series is comprised of five courses. We always recommend to start with Look to Jesus. The next two are similar to each other: Ruin-Redemption and All of Grace. We recommend to take Ruin-Redemption next, which deals with conviction of sin and salvation, and then All of Grace, which deals with God's grace in salvation for the awakened sinner. The student may choose differently based on the aspect in which God is currently speaking to him. The other courses are dependent upon a solid grounding in salvation, and should be taken only after Ruin-Redemption, or similar basis of understanding:
1. Look to Jesus The salvation of sinners by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
2. Man's Ruin-God's Redemption The nature and depth of man's sin, and God's complete salvation in Christ as our substitutionary sacrifice.
3. All of Grace The beauty and completeness of God's grace in salvation toward undeserving sinners.
4. The True versus False Gospel Recognizing the grace of God in saving undeserving sinners, and the error in "making a decision for Christ" with no real commitment to Christ.
5. Saving Faith: Its Meaning and Object Bowing to Christ's authority (total commitment to Him, seeing His work as all a work of God), and His supreme worth. The course presents how man's "free" will and God's sovereignty act in salvation.
2. If both courses in the series 'Prayer' are to be taken, we suggest to begin with Call, and then take Hidden Life:
1. A Call to Prayer Exhortation for commitment in regular private prayer.
2. The Hidden Life of Prayer Equipping about how to pray.

Appendix 2: Foreign Languages

Several courses have been translated into foreign languages. The Spanish versions are available through Mount Zion in limited quantities. All other language versions have been sent in their entirety to the translator/coordinator in the country of use. If you have interest in these, we simply would put you into contact with that person.

Spanish
Several courses will be available in Spanish soon.

Russian
True vs. False Gospel

Burmese (Myanmar)
Man's Ruin-God's Redemption
True vs. False Gospel
Saving Faith: It's Meaning and Object
A Call to Prayer
The Hidden Life of Prayer

Chichewa (Malawi)
The Doctrines of Grace in the Gospel of John

We are willing to print other courses in foreign languages. We are awaiting the Lord's timing in raising up those to do quality translations on a volunteer basis, especially into Spanish. The translator would need to do the translation, key into a word processor on a PC, do a thorough grammar check, do the desk top publishing layout into a large booklet format (like this catalogue), and send us a disk ready for printing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Appendix 3: General Comments from Students

      "What a book; what a study! Man, did I need it! So many things pointed out made me look in the mirror at myself. It was as if God was pointing His finger at me." - Daytona Beach, Florida

      "I learned that you must love from the heart and not the mind. My life has changed since I began my studies with you. Thanks be to God for helping a sinner like me and bringing me to the light." - Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

      "I stress that after completing numerous courses over the years, I find these to surpass many others. (Some others bend the truth to make a point.)" - Arcadia, Florida

      "The Lord is using these courses in my life. I plan to take them all in time, because they lift up the Lord and allow Him to be God. They place man where he belongs - in total dependence upon the grace of God." - Macon, Georgia

      "The courses have not watered down the Word of God in telling me what I want to hear, but what I need to hear, faithful to my soul." - Bristol, Florida

"I found the lessons both challenging and rewarding, as I found myself at my Savior's feet learning of Him." - Bridgewater, Massachusetts

      "The course was very informative and enlightening. It has been an essential fundamental building block in my spiritual foundation. I can't wait for the next study so I can continue to disciple the fellows around me." - Gatesville, Texas

      "The courses and literature continue to be of great assistance in my quest to develop a meaningful relationship with my Lord." - Lake Butler, Florida

      "Today had been an unusually difficult day for me. I came away [from the study] uplifted and filled with hope. There has been some opposition here, but God is changing lives." - Macon, Georgia

      "The faithfulness and constant encouragement has meant a lot." - North Ft. Myers, Florida

      "... have made me come to the realization that, though I have professed for years to be saved, I have missed it all somewhere. I know the Bible and what God likes/dislikes, but I wouldn't know the Lord Jesus if He stood right in front of me. I've missed the relationship! My whole life I've been taught that it was something I had to do, but I see my salvation isn't about what I do, but what He did and is doing in me. Its all about Him! I have asked Him to save me, and I am looking to Him alone!" - Mt. Meils, Alabama

      "Since beginning the first course a little over a year ago, God has enlightened me with knowledge I would have not obtained any other way." - Norco, California

      "I could not put In the Footprints of the Lamb down. What a blessing. I have just finished the course and am thirsty for more." - Sterling, Colorado

      "I personally did not think I would get much out of the basic courses, but on the contrary, lesson 4 was awesome. I no longer depend upon self but on Christ now." - Shirley, Massachusetts

      "The ministry has been of great value to me. Aside from the fact that I can trust the material sent to me, the studies are thought-provoking and focused. The way they systematically follow from point to point has helped me to stay interested and focused. In the past, due to Attention Deficit Disorder, I had been unable to get any where with any kind of comprehensive study on my own. The studies you have to offer are perfect for me. Not only do they open the Scriptures and build my faith, they also challenge me to trust God." - Camden, New Jersey

      "There are an abundance of free Bible courses that circulate throughout the prison system. However, I have found that many lack the truth and knowledge needed in order to raise up men and women of God. One must be careful as well as picky in choosing the material they study. To date, I have found that your material is very sound in doctrine and speaks the truth. I am very partial to your often use of classic materials by authors like Spurgeon, Pink, and others." - Buena Vista, California

      "Our church is using your MZBI material, and we have 11 students. We never have to fear a course's content, or edit it, as we do other materials available for church teaching use. Nearly all so-called Christian bookstores are absent of such clearly sound material. We simply have to sort through so much unusable material at them, it is really time consuming and unfruitful. We thank all at Mt. Zion for staying steadfast to biblical matters and only producing quality biblically sound education materials." - Indianapolis, Indiana

      "I have considered going on to other institutions to further my education, but because of the quality of your program and because you are so generous in giving them to serious Bible students, I see the Lord at work in my life in directing me to you and not others where their motivation as well as doctrine is suspect." - West Virginia

      "A friend of mine brought you to my attention by telling me that he is in quite a few different correspondence Bible studies, and that the only one that stands out above the rest is Mount Zion." - Parker, Arizona

      "Thank you for taking the time to work with me on these Bible courses." - Navasota, Texas

      "These courses are so awesome and such a blessing, I share what I learn with others. And not only the courses, but the books, tracts, etc. Thank you!" - Susanville, California

      "Yours is the only prison Bible study I have found that really goes into depth of meaning - not just an elementary school level 'fill-in-the-blanks.' Your study is so very good and brings true meaning to the study of God's precious Word." - Canton, Mississippi

      "What are you people, anyway? I know children of God, but I can usually identify the different 'squadrons' in the ole' army of Christianity. Are you Lutherans, Calvinists, Armenians? I'm just curious." - Tennessee Colony, Texas

      "Thank you for the wonderful lessons. I am learning and growing in His grace daily. As a result of these truths and thought provoking insights, I am able to remain focused on Jesus." - Rosharon, Texas

      "I like to say thank you for helping me to grow up spiritually in my walk with our Lord Jesus Christ, and to make me see reality and all my wrongdoing. I really appreciate it." - Taft, California
TABLE OF CONTENTS