This week’s class will focus on Genesis chapter three, and the topic of the fall and the problem of evil. As we begin our study in the book of Genesis this foundational question, of evil and its origin, is found here in Genesis chapter three.The Bible has answers if we’re willing to look. We will… Continue Reading
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Foundations Bible Study, Session Four: Genesis Chapters One and Two – The Creation
This week’s class will focus on Genesis chapters 1 and 2, and the topic of Creation. As we begin our study in the book of Genesis, it is important to understand what Biblical Creation actually teaches, and the theories that are out there in reference to the origin of life. The first few chapters of… Continue Reading
Foundations Bible Study, Session Three: Genesis Chapter One and the The Trinity
This week’s class will focus on Genesis 1:1 and the topic of the Trinity. As we begin our study in the book of Genesis, it is important to set the foundation with our understanding of God’s greatness, perfection power and hesed (a word we will cover in class). The pace will pick up each week,… Continue Reading
Foundations Bible Study, Session Two: Who Wrote Genesis, to Whom and When?
Last week we began a new class called “Foundations.” The purpose of this second class will be to review the importance of seeing the “big picture” along with a basic five step hermeneutical method to prepare us for study. We will then take a look at the first two steps of the hermeneutical method by… Continue Reading
Foundations Bible Study, beginning in Genesis: Introduction
This week we are beginning a new class called “Foundations.” The purpose of this class will be to present some important introductory topics that will help us as we prepare to begin a journey through the Bible, starting in the book of Genesis. We will look at some reasons to study the Bible along with… Continue Reading
Foundations, Session Four: Studying the Bible Using Hermeneutics and Getting the Big Picture of the New Testament
This week’s class will focus on the Bible’s big picture with an emphasis on the New Testament, as we did the Old Testament last week. Knowing the basic structure of the Bible, with its books and categories, will help us understand how it all comes together. Developing a Biblical worldview based on our understanding of… Continue Reading
Foundations, Session Three: Studying the Bible Using Hermeneutics and Getting the Big Picture of the Old Testament
This week’s review class will focus on studying the Bible by looking at the big picture of the Old Testament and practicing the basic five-step hermeneutical method with the book of Philippians. This method is very simple, once we understand the importance of reading ancient documents like the Bible in its proper context. Developing a… Continue Reading
Foundations, Session Two: Why and How Do I Study the Bible?
This week’s review class will focus on the question: How do I study the Bible? We will look at one particularly effective method that includes the importance of knowing the big picture of the Bible as a foundational start. Developing a Biblical worldview takes time and practice, and is a lifetime commitment that requires reading… Continue Reading
Foundations, Session One, Introduction to the question: Why Study the Bible?
This week we are beginning a review of a previous class called “Bible Blueprint” under the current title, “Foundations.” This class is designed to help us develop some practical tools to study God’s Word. Developing a Biblical worldview is important for Christians, and it takes time and practice. Bible study should be a big part… Continue Reading
Apologetics Blueprint: Session Nine – Some Concluding Apologetics’ Thoughts and 1 Samuel chapters 29-31
This week we will finish up our Fall Class with some concluding thoughts on Christian Apologetics by looking at how Wes Huff answers some very important “rapid fire” apologetics questions. We will also finish our current Bible study with the book of 1 Samuel, chapters 29-31. Stay tuned for upcoming classes where we will continue… Continue Reading