Objectives here are those things needed to accomplish the purposes. I have taken these from my studies of the Principle Approach.

A. Research: searching for the source and purpose
John 5:39 Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have etrnal life: and they are they which testify of me.

B. Reason: reasoning from the Bible to deduce the principles
Acts 17:2 And Paul, as was his manner, went in unto them and three Sabbath days reasoned with them out of the Scriptures.

C. Relate: applying biblical truth
Luke 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.

D. Record: making a record of study and application
Exodus 17:14 And the Lord said to Moses, write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua.

Here’s what I have so far for the nature of education. These are essential qualities of education.
A. Takes place through conversation. Deut. 6:7
B. Happens all throughout the day. Deut. 6:7
C. Takes place everywhere. Deut. 6:7; Acts 5:42; Matt. 28:19
D. God’s Word is at the center. II Timothy 3:16-17
E. Involves the whole person–heart, soul, mind. Luke 2:40; Matt. 22:37

I may add more…but some of the other things I came up with I ended up putting into other sections.

A. To glorify God.
1 Corinthians 10:31 (KJV) Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

B. To make disciples of Christ.
Matthew 28:19 (KJV) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:

C. To correctly handle and know the Word of God.
2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

D. To fear God.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV) Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

E. To keep God’s commandments.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 (KJV) Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

F. To be equipped for their future station and ministry.
Ephesians 4:12-13 (KJV) 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: 13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: 17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

G. To be transformed.
Romans 12:2 (KJV) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

Writing helps me flesh out what all is in my head and in my scribbled notes as I read and study. I just decided I would work on writing out my Philosophy of Education one part at a time. I’m sure in the end that some revisions will be made, but writing it all down helps. The entire task seems a little overwhelming to me, so in flylady fashion, I will take baby steps until I’m there.

I. Foundations
A. I am not after the traditions of men or the principles of this world, but after Christ.
Colossians 2:8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
B. Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever.
C. Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom come from the Lord.
Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
D. Jesus is Truth.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
E. Jesus Christ will be the corner stone.
Ephesians 2:20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;