Category Archives: book of Genesis

A Case for the Old Testament: Religious Pluralism, Part 4a – Islam and Christianity

In this week’s class we will continue our investigation of Religious Pluralism as we make our case for the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. As we study the lives of the Patriarchs in the book of Genesis, we find the historical basis for the three major faiths: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. We will focus,… Continue Reading

Answers for a study in the book of Genesis: Chapters 27-29, The Patriarch Jacob

“Answers for a study in the book of Genesis” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading

A Case for the Old Testament, The History Continues: Religious Pluralism, Part 3

For this week’s class we will look at a few outside videos that will help us understand some unique things about Christianity that highlight the differences from other belief systems in general. We will also focus on a specific question that is often misunderstood about Judaism, and that is: “Why did, and do, the Jewish… Continue Reading

A Case for the Old Testament, The History Continues: Religious Pluralism, Part 2

This week’s class is part two on the topic of Religious Pluralism in our “Case for the Old Testament, The History Continues.” We are also reviewing last week’s Bible study on Genesis 24-26. Studying the Old Testament as Christians gives us the first half of our story and a picture of things to come! Lessons… Continue Reading

Answers for a study in the book of Genesis: Chapters 24-26, The Patriarch Isaac

“Answers for a study in the book of Genesis” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading

A Case for the Old Testament, The History Continues: Session 5, Religious Pluralism

This week’s class begins a new section in our Case for the Old Testament class called “The History Continues.” It is basically a continuation of our study through the Old Testament with a focus on God’s “Big Picture” as we see so many people and events that foreshadow God’s ultimate fulfillment of His Promise in… Continue Reading

Answers for a study in the book of Genesis: Chapters 22-23, An Introduction to Isaac

“Answers for a study in the book of Genesis” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading

A Case for the Old Testament: Session 4, The Trinity

This week’s class will focus on the topic of the Trinity, along with a review of last week’s questions on Abraham, Lot and Isaac from Genesis chapters 19-21. Application from this ancient culture still provides a vital lesson for us today! Each week’s class includes prayer, a review, an “apologetics” presentation and a homework assignment.… Continue Reading

Answers for a study in the book of Genesis: Chapters 19-21, Abraham Part 3

“Answers for a study in the book of Genesis” is a weekly post in addition to the regular “apologetics” posts on the weekend where the original questions can be found at the bottom of the study, and then answers appear here mid-week. This gives you time to do your own research, and then check your… Continue Reading

A Case for the Old Testament: Session 3, Part 4 – The Transmission of the Old Testament

In this week’s class, we will finish up Session 3, Bible Apologetics, by focusing on the transmission of the Old Testament, and three main reasons why we can trust that what we have today is exactly what God wanted us to have in His Word. We will also review last week’s questions on Abraham and… Continue Reading