This week we are reviewing the importance of having a foundation to what we believe to be true. We will be starting a new class and series in two weeks called Christian Apologetics: Let Me Explain! So in the meantime I wanted to present a new short film from “Genesis Apologetics” on the importance of having a solid Christian foundation built, not only on belief in God and an afterlife, but on the entirety of Scripture, especially the truths of Genesis that give reasons for the hope we have in Jesus. In 1 Peter 3:15, we are all called to “give an answer to all that ask about the hope that we have in Jesus, and to do it with gentleness and respect.”
The salvational issue is the main issue: Jesus died for our sins as a substitute for us, then defeated death and Satan by resurrecting from the grave. However, once we have made that confession in our lives, what’s next? We cannot continue on in the same manner, there must be some fruit to our new Christian walk! Producing “fruit” in the culture we live in today is becoming more and more difficult with atheism and skepticism on the rise. Recent research shows that for the first time since 1937 when polls were taken on this topic, Church membership (including Synagogues and Mosques) has fallen below the majority in the United States according to a March 29, 2021 article in the Washington Post citing a recent Gallup poll.
If we cannot answer basic questions about what we believe and why we believe it, including questions about Genesis, then our witness for Jesus becomes mute. In today’s culture we cannot be “wishy washy” when it comes to truth. We cannot compromise or say that parts of what we believe don’t really matter, while other parts of what we believe have eternal implications. The foundation of the Christian faith should be based on the knowledge of the Bible, both Old and New Testament, because it is so interconnected with one major theme of God’s overarching plan from Genesis to Revelation, that points directly to the person of Jesus. The Bible’s reliability is undeniable, with evidence and consistency above all others, from historical sources to archeological confirmation, and especially fulfilled prophecy.
Check out Genesis Apologetics’ short film on the importance of having solid “Foundations:”
As we take a break from our regular class, it is important to not take a break from Bible Study. Below is few review questions from our study in the book of Acts:
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.
Since we finished the book of Acts last week, it would be important to review for the big picture in order to share with others the things we have learned:
- If you were asked what the book of Acts was about, how would you answer? (It might be good to write it out in bullet points, or do an outline)
- What are the most important take-aways that you can share in a quick minute or two, from the book of Acts, that will help people to understand that it is a historical narrative and not a fairy tale or fable?
- What are a few life-applications for today that you learned from the book of Acts?
Join us next week as we take a look at the importance of prayer!
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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.
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Teri Dugan
TeriDugan@truthfaithandreason.com
1 Peter 3:15
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