This coming week we are starting a church-wide study called “Masterclass: Alpha Omega” (a study in the books of Genesis and Revelation). The purpose for our website will be to review this class and focus on an apologetic format looking at the major questions asked of Christians today concerning these books. We will look at the trustworthiness of God and His Word that transcends time, the reliability of the Scripture and the application for our lives today.
Since this is a class you will find weekly presentations, discussion questions, “going deeper” references, and Bible study. This class can be done alone, or in a small group setting. Time requirement is one to two hours, depending on extra time set aside for study and group interaction.
To prepare for the class introduction, watch the following documentary called “God of Wonders.” This video will help give us the awesome reverence needed towards our Creator God going forward. Note, the video is an hour and twenty five minutes, and worth the time, just sit back and enjoy!
Watch God of Wonders, by Eternal Productions – LaBarge Media
A Bible that’s falling apart, usually belongs to someone who isn’t!”
Bible Study
Always remember to pray before you study and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and lead you into the truth found in God’s Word – pray for protection from the evil one who will try to discourage, distract and deceive us when we commit to growing closer to the LORD.
Note: Bible study questions will be taken directly from the chapters, and answers should be found and cited from the Scripture text in order to be Biblically accurate (unless asked to summarize in your own words). Study Bibles, commentaries and your own thoughts can be used for Discussion or Going Deeper questions.
1. Review of Class Topic:
This week, watch the video and then discuss the video by summarizing what you learned, commenting or asking any questions.
2. Prepare for Bible study next week by researching and sharing study Bibles that you have found helpful. If you have a study Bible get ahead by reading and getting familiar with your study Bible’s introduction, and how your study Bible can be used (this is an often overlooked part of a study Bible). Then read your study Bible’s introduction to the book of Genesis to get a background for context before we start.
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.
Colossians 2:8 (NIV)
Continue to join us each week as we begin our dive into God’s Word and find reasons to make a case for Christianity!
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You will not find this material in the public school curriculum even though it is based on solid evidence and grounded in research. It is ironic that following the evidence to where it leads stops at the door of our public schools as they will not let a “Divine footprint” in! Join us as we examine evidence for Christianity and learn how to become a thoughtful defender and ambassador of your faith.
Click into the resource page of this website to view many of the top Christian thinkers and apologists along with some of their work; connecting to these types of resources is essential in your Christian growth.
Please let me know what you think: Give feedback, ask questions or send concerns in the comment section of the blog.
Teri Dugan
TeriDugan@truthfaithandreason.com
1 Peter 3:15