Level 1: Foundations

Build the base everything else stands on - the free, self-paced online entry course into the Calvary Bible School journey.

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Build the base everything else stands on.

Level 1 lays the foundation for everything that follows - covering the essential teachings of Christ, the doctrines of Scripture, biblical interpretation, and an introduction to the life of discipleship.

It is free, self-paced, and accessible to any believer, anywhere. Level 1 must be completed before progressing to Level 2.

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Level 1 Overview · 01

The foundation for the whole discipleship journey.

Level 1 is the gateway to the Calvary Bible School journey.

It exists to build the foundational bedrock of the Christian life before the student moves into deeper formation and deployment. The aim is not simply to provide information, but to establish the truths, habits, and framework that everything else in the school will build upon.

Level 1 covers four modules:

  1. 1.Foundations - Hebrews 6:1-2
  2. 2.The Doctrines of the Bible
  3. 3.Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis
  4. 4.Introduction to Discipleship
The Four Modules · 02

Four modules. One foundation.

1:1Hebrews 6:1-2

Foundations

“Having a solid, well-built foundation is essential in building anything that is to last.”

This module lays the foundational bedrock of the Christian life - the elementary teachings of Christ as described in Hebrews 6:1-2.

Not elementary in the sense of simple, but elementary in the sense of foundational: the non-negotiable truths that everything else is built upon.

Topics covered
  • Sin and its consequences
  • Repentance from dead works
  • Redemption and what it means
  • Faith toward God
  • The Doctrine of Baptisms: Water Baptism
  • The Doctrine of Baptisms: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit
  • The Doctrine of Baptisms: The Baptism of Fire
  • The Laying on of Hands
  • Divine Healing
  • Resurrection of the Dead
  • Eternal Judgement

Module 1:1 must be completed before progressing to the remaining Level 1 modules.

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The Doctrines of the Bible

“The Bible is the Book of Books - God's written revelation of His will to mankind.”

The Bible not only contains the Word of God - it is the Word of God.

This module grounds the disciple in a thorough understanding of what Scripture is, where it came from, how it holds together, and how to approach it with the respect and rigour it deserves.

Topics covered
  • The Doctrine of the Bible
  • The Canon of Scripture
  • Inspiration, Inerrancy, and Authorship
  • Personal interaction with the Bible
  • Methods of studying the Bible
  • Overview of the Old Testament, New Testament, and the English Bible
  • Rules of interpretation
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Biblical Hermeneutics and Exegesis

A disciple who cannot rightly interpret Scripture will be tossed about by every wind of doctrine - and the modern Church has more wind than it needs.

This module trains the student in the theory and practice of biblical interpretation: how to read the text correctly, understand it in context, and apply it faithfully without eisegesis or distortion.

Topics covered
  • Hermeneutics and exegesis defined
  • History of hermeneutics, exegesis, and eisegesis
  • Use of the Old Testament by Old Testament writers and preachers
  • Current usage across the branches of the Church today
  • Bible-bashing, selective reading, and proof-texting - and why they damage
  • Building a theology using correct interpretation of Scripture
  • How to interpret and use the Bible in ministry
1:4Matthew 28:19

Introduction to Discipleship

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.”

This module answers the questions that are foundational to everything the school does: What is a disciple? How long should it take to train one? What environment does discipleship require? What is God's ultimate purpose in the universe - and how does the disciple fit into it?

Topics covered
  • Introduction to discipleship
  • God's ultimate purpose in the universe
  • What is a disciple?
  • Discipleship model and environment
  • The normal disciple's life - levels of expectation
  • Finding a discipleship environment - Parts 1-4
  • Possessing a Kingdom mentality
  • Apostolic teams in Acts 13
  • The Remnant
  • Discipline
Start Here

Start with the foundations.

Level 1 is free, self-paced, and accessible to any believer, anywhere. It is the required starting point for the wider Calvary Bible School journey and must be completed before progressing to Level 2. Begin here, build the base, and prepare for the deeper formation that follows.

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What Comes Next

After Level 1 comes formation.

Level 1 builds the foundation.

Level 2 moves the disciple into the heart of the Calvary Bible School programme: The Big 5 - the five areas of formation every mature disciple must be grounded in.

  • Intimacy with God
  • Living from Your Heart
  • Living in Your Calling
  • End Times
  • Spiritual Warfare
Continue to Level 2: The Big 5