Table of Contents:
- Part One: Knowing About God
- Part Two: Why Believe in Jesus
- Part Three: The Power of Faith
- Part Four: Overcoming Life’s Challenges
- Part Five: Jesus’ Life and Ministry
- Part Six: The Story of Redemption
- Part Seven: Living the Christian Life
- Part Eight: Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith
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Part One: Knowing About God
Proof of the Existence of God
- Something or Someone has no Beginning
- How do we Know Anything Really Exists?
- The Case for an Eternal Being
- Can we Know God Exists Just by Thinking About Him
- The Cosmos Requires a First Cause
- A Designed Universe is the Work of God
- God is the Only One Who Ensures True Justice
- Our Way of Reasoning Came from God
Counter Arguments from Prominent Atheists
- Atheists Offer Alternative Theories to Explain Religion
- How to Live a Meaningless Life (The Philosophy of Nihilism)
- The Rich Invented Religion to Control the Poor
- Does Man Create a God in His Own Image?
Natural Theology – General Revelation About God
- God is Pure Being Who Gives and Sustains Life
- We Know About God Through Nature
- God is the Holy and Righteous King
- God has Withheld His Punishment for Now
Proof of the Bible and Jesus Christ
- Our Redeemer Had to be both God and Man
- How Jesus is Proven to be the Christ
- Personal Experience Confirms the Gospel
- Repent and Believe in Jesus Christ
Part Two: Why Believe in Jesus
Jesus Christ’s Claims of Deity
- Jesus is the Bread of Life
- Jesus is the Light of the World
- Jesus is the Only Way to God
- Jesus is the Good Shepherd
- Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life
- Jesus is the Way, The Truth and the Life
- Jesus is the Source of Our Good Works
- Jesus is the Great I AM
The Power of God in Christ
The Authority and Majesty of Christ
The Promises of God fulfilled in Christ
- God Promised the Coming of the Messiah
- Daniel’s Vision of Time Before the Messiah Comes
- The Miraculous Birth of Jesus Foretold
- Christ’s Life and Ministry Foretold
- The Messiah is the Suffering Servant
Reliable Witnesses of Christ
- The Forerunner Points to the Messiah
- God Declares Jesus to be His Son
- The Apostles’ Preaching Backed with Power
- Angels Know Jesus is Lord
Arguments Against Unbelief
- Jesus is either a Liar, a Lunatic, or He is Lord!
- Why Belief in the Supernatural Really Matters
- How we Know Jesus is not a Legend
Be Reconciled unto God
- The Curse of the Law of God
- Made Holy through the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ
- We are Dead in Adam or Made Alive in Christ
- No One is Good Enough to be Saved
- Make the Great Exchange
- A Dead Faith Saves No One
- How to Begin Your Life Over Again
- Once Dead but now Alive!
Part Three: The Power of Faith
The Early Church
- A Man Refuses to Deny His Faith: Polycarp – c. 166 A.D.
- The Man Whose Defense of the Faith Saved Lives: Justin Martyr – c. 165 A.D.
- The First Roman Emperor to Convert to Christianity: Constantine – 312 A.D.
- The Man Who Stood Firm For Truth: Athansius- b. 296-298 d. 373 A.D.
- The Liberated Life Of A Great Theologian: St. Augustine – 387 A.D.
The Middle Ages
- The Man Who Brought Hope to Ireland: Saint Patrick – 432 A.D.
- A Shamed Man Gives Hope to Scotland: Columba – 563 A.D.
- A Man Who Brought Faith to Germany: Saint Boniface – 716 A.D.
- A Man Who Suffered for Telling the Truth: Gottschalk – 848 A.D.
- The King Who Brought Unity to the People: Vladimir – 988 A.D.
Forerunners of the Reformation
- The Man Who Gave Away His Fortune: Peter Waldo – 1170 A.D.
- The Man Who Fought for Biblical Truth: John Wycliffe – c. 1380 A.D.
- The Man Whose Strong Faith Inspired Martin Luther: John Huss – 1415 A.D.
- The Reformers Willing To Die For The Truth: – The Lollards – c. 1382 – c. 1431 A.D.
- The Man Who Died Trying to Reform the Church: Girolamo Savonarola – 1498 A.D.
The Age of Reformation
- The Man Who Brought Life Back To The Church: Martin Luther – 1546 A.D.
- The Man Who Brought Hope To The English People: William Tyndale – 1536 A.D.
- The Man Who Brought Reform To The Swiss: Ulrich Zwingli – 1531 A.D.
- The Man Who Shone A Light On The Bible: John Calvin – 1564 A.D.
- The Courageous Man Who Stood Firm For Truth: John Knox – 1572 A.D.
- The Man That Brought Reform To The Church Of England: Thomas Cranmer – 1556 A.D.
- The Man Who Lived Close To The Savior’s Heart: Samuel Rutherford – 1661 A.D.
The Age of Reason and Revival
- The Man Who Wrote A Christian Classic From Prison: John Bunyan – 1680 A.D.
- The Englishmen Who Rekindled Faith In The People: John & Charles Wesley – 1791 A.D.
- The Man Who Was All Life, Fire, Wind, And Force: George Whitefield – 1770 A.D.
Part Four: Overcoming Life’s Challenges
- Soar Like An Eagle: Finding Strength in God
- How To Avoid Being Anxious
- How To Be Victorious Over Doubt and Uncertainty
- How To Triumph Over Your Trials
- How To Overcome Your Temptations
- How Forgiveness Frees You To Love
- How To Turn Discouragement Into Hope
- Breaking Free From Addiction: Embracing Hope, Healing, And Self-Control
- Create Successful Relationships God’s Way
- What or Who Do You Love Most: Money Or God?
- Why God’s Love Is Greater Than Our Failures
- Why You Shouldn’t Love The World
Part Five: Jesus Life and Ministry
- In What Ways Is Jesus Christ Unique?
- The Remarkable Story Of God Who Became Man
- How To Bring God’s Way To Earth
- Powerful Reasons To Overcome Doubts About Jesus
- What You Need To Know About The Parables Of Christ
- Discover What Jesus Teaches About A New Life
- Powerful Ways Jesus Spoke About the Way of Life
- Everything You Need To Overcome Sin and Death
- The Ultimate Way To Love And Obey Jesus
- How To Become A Shining Light To Others
- Begin A New Life: Become A Follower Of Jesus
- Show Love To Jesus By Bearing Witness To Him
Part Six: The Story of Redemption
- The Only Way To Overcome Your Sin For Eternal Life
- How God’s Promises To Abram Are The Best Hope For Life
- Everything You Need To Be Guaranteed Forgiveness
- Eternal Life Comes From Jesus, The Proven Son Of David
- Discover The Suffering Servant Who Brings Hope Into The World
- The Advent Of Jesus Brings Hope For New Life
- How Jesus Resurrection Ensures Our Hope Of Eternal Life
- How The Power Of The Holy Spirit Makes Us New
- The Proven Way To Be Saved
- How To Know Who You Are In Christ
- Living By Faith In Christ Is The Better Way
Part Seven: Living the Christian Life
- A Journey Through Freedom, Forgiveness, and New Identity
- Walking in Love: Embracing the Greatest Commandment
- Make Every Effort to Add Godly Virtues to Your Faith
- Forgive One Another as God has Forgiven You
- The Way to Live: Value Others Better than Yourself
- Be the Best Steward You Can Be
- How to Cultivate Purity in a Secular World
- Use the Power of Words to Love
- Take Time to Rest and Focus on God
- Discover Joy in the Act of Being Generous
- Live a Life Where Faith and Actions Work Together
- How to Run the Race of Life Victoriously
- Sure Ways to Cultivate a Thriving Community
Core Beliefs of the Christian Faith
Coming Summer 2024:
- The Doctrine of the Trinity: Unity in Diversity
- The Incarnation of Jesus Christ: God in Flesh
- The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
- Salvation by Grace Through Faith
- The Authority of the Bible
- The Church: The Body of Jesus Christ in Belief and Mission
- The Sacraments or Ordinances
- The Holy Spirit: Empowering Presence in Believer and the Church
- Original Sin and Human Depravity
- The Second Coming of Jesus Christ
- The Final Judgment and Eternal Life
- The Sovereignty of God in Salvation