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Bryan Blazosky & Kerry McGonigal
September 22–26, 2025
This course focuses on preaching from the epistolary literature of the New Testament with special emphasis on how sound exegesis informs exposition. Attention will be given to each NT epistle’s unique situation, including discussion of its main exegetical and theological challenges and its predominant message.
As a result of reading, research, writing, presentation, peer-review, and class discussion, the student will be able to 1) determine the main propositional truth(s) of a NT paragraph; 2) arrange a coherent speaking outline that follows the outline of a NT text; 3) preach a sermon on a NT epistolary text with clarity and conviction; 4) articulate proper exegetical practices for NT epistles; and 5) identify common exegetical fallacies.
4 credit hours.
Bryan Blazosky is a pastor at Richfield Bible Church in Richfield, Minnesota, where he leads in preaching the Word and in setting the vision for the ministry of the church. Prior to moving to Richfield in 2015 and joining the Bethlehem College & Seminary faculty as an adjunct professor in 2016, Bryan had the privilege of serving in the local church in Norway, Michigan, in the areas of youth ministry, deacon, and elder. Previously, he taught in the Bible department at Northland International University for nine years. Read more....
Kerry McGonigal (D. Min.) has been teaching expository preaching classes at Bob Jones University for 20 years. He is passionate about helping his students become faithful interpreters and effective communicators of God’s Word. Read more....
25% – Required Reading
15% – NT Epistles Situation Analysis
15% – Contemporary Preachers Analysis
25% – Sermon (Notes, In-class Preaching)
15% – Arcing Project
5% – In-class Participation
Required Reading
- Carson, D. A. Exegetical Fallacies. (Third Edition)
- Erickson, Richard J. A Beginner’s Guide to New Testament Exegesis: Taking the Fear Out of Critical Method.
- Gallaty, Robby, and Steven Smith. Preaching for the Rest of Us: Essentials for Text-Driven Preaching
- Naselli, Andrew D. How to Understand and Apply the New Testament: Twelve Steps From Exegesis to Theology.
- Schreiner, Thomas R. 1–2 Peter and Jude. The Christian Standard Commentary.
- Schreiner, Thomas R. Interpreting the Pauline Epistles. (Second Edition)
