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
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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
Apologetics Blueprint: Session Eight – The Life of David and 1 Samuel chapters 25-28
This week’s topic will focus on the life of David. We will look at a video presentation on this topic and continue our Bible study with the book of 1 Samuel, chapters 25-28. Defending our faith and developing a Biblical worldview based on our understanding of God’s Word takes time and practice, and must be… Continue Reading
Apologetics Blueprint: Session Seven – Who is Jesus (According to other religions)? 1 Samuel chapters 21-24
This week’s apologetic topic will focus on who Jesus is, according other religions, and why that is important to understand as we practice Christian Apologetics. We will look at a presentation by J. Warner Wallace on this topic. We will also continue our Bible study with the book of 1 Samuel, chapters 21-24. Defending our… Continue Reading