Talks (Page 2)

THE GOSPEL & THE KINGDOM OF GOD

  • 2 Apr 2023
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  • This class will explore further the important question – whatis the Gospel? If we understand the Gospel as Paul definesit in 1 Cor 15:3-4 – the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ – it naturally begs the question if Jesus preached theGospel.

    We know from the four gospel accounts that Jesus preached the Kingdom of God. Is the Gospel according to Paul different from the Gospel according to Jesus? Some Christian leaders would go so far as to say that “I don’t believe in the Pauline gospel, but I believe in the Kingdom gospel.”

    Understanding the Gospel presupposes a certain way ofreading the Bible storyline. In this class, we will discus

    • how to read the synoptic gospel accounts,
    • the nature of the Kingdom of God, and
    • how to reconcile the apparent tension between the Pauline gospel and the Kingdom gospel when it comes to sharing the good news with others.

LET 1 – Becoming Like Jesus

  • 14 Jan 2023
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  • Has anyone ever discipled you?

    To disciple someone means to be in a formal relationship with a more mature Christian, who guides you to grow in a step by step process as a disciple of Jesus Christ

    Are you right now discipling anyone else?

    Discipleship is not a program. A “disciple” is one who follows Jesus (literally like the apostles or figuratively as to learn from him) and becomes more like him:

    “The student (disciple) is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for students (disciples) to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters” (Matt 10:24-25)

The Abrahamic Covenant

  • 5 Mar 2023
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  • The Terms of Our Relationship with God

    The gospel is about placing our faith and trust in Jesus Christ for our salvation. That means Christians have a personal relationship with God. How should we think of the relationship between God and humans? To answer that question and tounderstand the gospel plotline in the Bible, we must make sense of God’s promises to Abraham.

    In this session, we will discuss a few important matters.

    1. We will examine how Christians typically relate to God.
    2. We will discuss the promises and terms God made with Abraham as the basis for Christian faith and living.
    3. We will talk about the significance of Abraham, as he is the root figure for three major world religions.

The Gospel in the Creation Account and the Fall of Humankind

  • 5 Feb 2023
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  • The gospel in the larger context of thebiblical narrative begins with the claim that God is the Creator of the heavens and the earth. Although Christians cannot prove the existence of God,there are many cogent reasons why creationism is still the most valid worldview.

    This lesson will introduce a few of the standard arguments—philosophical,moral, and historical—for the existenceof a Creator God. If you want to learn how to answer objections and defend the truth of the Christian faith, this lesson is for you.