The materials on this page are student notes with study questions and PowerPoints for teaching Bible classes and other religious study classes. They are generally aimed above the level of general Bible classes, namely for those who are willing to read book chapters and other teaching materials, answer study questions before class, and consider the important issues in some depth.

The authors of these materials have granted permission for anyone to download and use them for educational purposes. They can be used by pastors, teachers, and laypeople who are teaching or studying the source documents for which these materials have been prepared. Once downloaded, the materials may be edited to reflect the presenter's style. It is not necessary to cite the authors of the materials. 

The Lord has freely given the authors the ability to prepare this material, and they are willing to freely share it with those who could benefit from it. If the notes are intended for use with a book or other document, there will also be a link for the website from which the relevant item can be obtained. Sometimes there are references in the lessons to conference papers or articles that can be found on the Conference Papers pages.

NOTE: The materials are extensively written in terms of the correct Lutheran, and therefore Scriptural, presentation of doctrines, although when studying the teachings of others, the materials may reflect their point of view for discussion purposes. The various materials are designed for classes of at least 60 minutes and many for classes as long as 90 minutes, depending on the amount of discussion permitted and the style of the presenter. They may be reedited into shorter classes, if desired. Classes with teaching notes are marked in red.

Class notes are generally organized with the first page being the syllabus, then pages with questions for each lesson, and finally the pages with the notes for each lesson. The reading assignments are either with the syllabus or on the question pages, depending on the nature of the readings.

Notes for teaching The 95 Theses by Dr. Martin Luther, English text prepared by Allen Mulvey for Project Wittenberg, and the text used with its permission. This material is edited to be presented in seven class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and PowerPoints. Click for the theses, notes, and PowerPoints.

Notes for teaching about the Arab-Israeli Conflict - See Arab-Israeli.

Notes for teaching the Augsburg Confession. This material is edited to be presented in thirteen class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions. It is based on the confession and a booklet from the I Believe series by Pastor Bjarne Teigen. Click for the confession and notes.

Notes for teaching Christian, Lutheran, Confessional - see CrhistLuthConfess.

Notes for teaching Clearing a Path for the Gospel - see Clearing a Path.

Notes for teaching "Eight Doctrines that Divide the Visible Church." This material is edited to be presented in eight class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts by doctrine for teaching purposes and by type of church as a reference. Click for by doctrines and by church.

Notes for teaching The Foolishness of God - see Foolishness of God.

Notes for teaching the Formula of Concord that explain the background and contents of each of its articles. This material is edited to be presented in twelve 90-minute class sessions and was prepared by Pastor Peter Schlicht. It consists of student handouts, material on Melanchthon, and PowerPoints. Click for the notes, Melanchthon, and PowerPoints. 

Notes for teaching "The Four False Gods of Christmas." The topic is how our Christmas observances often go horrible wrong. This material is edited to be presented in four or five class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts. Click for the notes.

Notes for teaching The Freedom of a Christian by Dr. Martin Luther, translated by R. S. Grignon for Project Wittenberg. The text is used with its permission and included in the notes. This material is edited to be presented in four class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts, study questions, and PowerPoints. Click for the notes and PowerPoints.

Notes for teaching Hebrews. This material is edited to be presented in thirteen class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts, study questions, and supplementary materials for the lessons. Click for the notes.

Notes for teaching Here I Stand by Roland Bainton. Bainton is not a Confessional Lutheran author, so this book is not separately recommended, but it is a solid presentation of Luther's life. This material is edited to be presented in twelve class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions. There are also several relevant movies that could be used in teaching. Click for the book, notes, Return to Grace, and available movies.

Notes for teaching The History of the Synodical Conference - see Synodical Conference

Notes for teaching The Narrow Lutheran Middle - see The Narrow Lutheran Middle

Notes for teaching Romans. This material is edited to be presented in thirteen class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts, Bible references, study questions, and supplementary materials for the lessons. Click for the notes.

Notes for teaching Science and Christianity. - See Science and Christianity

Notes for teaching Simply Lutheran - See Simply Lutheran

Notes for teaching the Sword and Canon. This material is edited to be presented in six 60-minute class sessions and was prepared by Pastor Shaun Arndt. Click for the notes, and PowerPoints.

Notes for Books from the People's Bible Teachings Series

Notes for teaching Baptism by Gaylin Schmeling. This material is edited to be presented in five sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching Bible by Pastor Brian Keller. This material is edited to be presented in six class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching Christ - See Christ

Notes for teaching Christian Freedom by Pastor William Fischer. This material is edited to be presented in five sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching Conversion by Dr. John Brenner. This material is edited to be presented in six sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching End Times by Prof. Thomas Nass. This material is edited to be presented in ten sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching Heaven and Hell by Pastor Brian Keller. This material is edited to be presented in six class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts, PowerPoints, and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book, and notes and PowerPoints.

Notes for teaching Holy Spirit by Pastor John Vogt. This material is edited to be presented in five class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching Justification by Prof. Wayne Mueller. This material is edited to be presented in five class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching Law and Gospel by Prof. Leroy Dobberstein. This material is edited to be presented in five class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching Lord's Supper by Prof. Arnold Koelpin. This material is edited to be presented in five class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

Notes for teaching Man by Pastor Lyle Luchterhand. This material is edited to be presented in five class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes. 

Notes for teaching Predestination by Prof. John Molstad, Jr. This material is edited to be presented in four class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts, a relational diagram, and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book, notes, and diagram.

Notes for teaching Sanctification by Prof. Lyle Lange. This material is edited to be presented in six class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.

 Notes for teaching Trinity by Prof. Richard Balge. This material is edited to be presented in five class sessions and was prepared by Dr. Arthur Eggert. It consists of student handouts and study questions for the lessons. Click for the book and notes.