This study is created for anyone with questions about the accuracy of the bible.
How can we know whether our Bible is truly the Word of God? We've put together three studies that help address this subject. This course will move you toward confidence that this is a book you can set your life by. These studies draw from the Bible and church history to defend the Scriptures from critics and deepen our understanding of Christianity's sacred text. It also covers whether or not the ...
N. T. Wright explains the fundamental elements of Christianity.
Note: Because of the size of this video resource, you will need to download both Part 1 and Part 2.
N.T. Wright shares the truths from his book Simply Christian in these 10 video sessions. Wright outlines Christianity in a way that challenges viewers but uses language that is easy to understand. These 10 video lessons also come with a PDF discussion guide that corresponds to each lesson.
Compare and contrast characters in Scripture to our lives today.
Sue Skalicky
History often repeats itself. Whenever I read about the Israelites and their forgetfulness of God's deliverance, I am ashamedly reminded of how I tend to forget His help and head right back to the very things that were killing me. Scripture can be reflective of my attitudes and behavior. I find myself saying the same things as Paul, overreacting like Peter, doubting more than Thomas, and occasionally ...
This eight-session course will help you understand God's messages to the early churches.
In our own materialistic age, it is only too easy to miss the meaning of this book. On the one hand, instead of seeing it as something written to inspire and to capture the imagination, we quickly reduce it to a timetable of events. On the other hand, we lose its message in fantasy and mysticism. This study will guide you through the letters in the Book of Revelation and help you pull powerful lessons ...
Reminder your group members to look to their own hearts before helping others.
Sue Skalicky
Last month, I boarded a plane only for it to sit on the tarmac for over an hour in the rain. As soon as the passengers were all seated, the stewardess sealed the cabin door and began the pre-flight safety briefing. Most people talked quietly or read a magazine while she demonstrated the use of seat belts, flotation devices, and oxygen masks. I listened, but only half-heartedly. When she was done, ...
The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. He comes from the Father and is sent by the Son. Symbols of the Holy Spirit include wind and breath (Genesis 1:2; John 3:8; John 20:22; Acts 2:2), water (John 4:10, 15; John 7:3739), fire (Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16; Acts 2:3), ...
For many group leaders, doctrinal and theological discussions are frightening territory. But they don't have to be.
This resource has been specially designed with two purposes: 1) To help group leaders better understand the art of facilitating a theological discussion, and 2) To provide easy-to-follow ...