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ApologeticsChristian Evidences, Introduction
As part of the summer series in the Wednesday evening campus class at the College church (Searcy), I was invited to prepare two lessons on "Christian Evidences." In light of the need to deal with broad themes, I elected to do an introduction to the need for Apologetics followed by an overview of a case for Christ.
1 - A Case for a Christian Apology 2 - A Case for God: In Person, In History Resurrection 101 - Class Series
Christianity's founder was raised from the dead. In fact, Paul declared that Jesus' resurrection validated his ministry, is the basis for justification, and the ground of ultimate hope. He also said that, if Jesus was not raised, Christians are misrepresenting God, presenting an empty message, have a futile faith, and are not forgiven. This series introduces the reasons we can confidently believe in the reality of the resurrection. (The following are the class handouts from an abbreviated version of the series.)
1 - Resurrection: History and Faith 2 - A Matter of Public Record 3 - Thinking About Evidence and Testimony 4 - Some Things That Must Be Explained 5 - "He Is Not Here" -- What Happened to the Body? 6 - We Have Witnesses / Declaration and Validation (double handout) Resurrection Sermons & Lectures
1 - Resurrection: It's Based on Testimony - As Paul did in Athens (Acts 17), we need to make the effort to making a case for Jesus' resurrection with questions our culture is asking, not questions our hearers are not ready to consider. To begin, we note briefly what they preached, how they persuaded, and some things their approach shows us. (A sermon presented at the College church of Christ, Searcy, AR, February 2020.)
2 - Rock-Solid Faith: Sustained by the First-Important Things (1 Corinthians 15) - At a time when push-back against the faith seems to be increasing, returning to 1 Corinthians 15 and the first-important things will help us to [a] be reminded and/or [b] review these things to reassure others. First-important things therefore help sustain our faith. (A 2018 Summer Series lesson presented at the Germantown, TN church of Christ.) The Bible's StoryA two-lesson introduction to the inseparable connection of the Old and New Testaments as the complete development of God's story. Particular attention is given to the theme of God's blessing for all peoples/nations.
1 - The New Testament's Assumption - After addressing various reasons for studying the Old Testament, we turn attention to the need to study the two testaments together and to selections from Luke as an example of how the New Testament writings assume they are continuing the great story left incomplete at the end of the Old Testament. 2 - Preparing a Light for the Nations - A cursory survey of the development of the story through the Bible with emphasis on God's plan for all the nations. FaithFaith That Works: Lessons from JamesA three-part series on faith in the epistle of James, prepared for the Friends and Family Day at the Covington (TN) Church of Christ.
1 - So You Say You Have Faith? 2 - The God We Trust 3 - Faith On Display Contact me if interested in studying "Faith That Works" in a one-day lesson series or similar format. Paul's Perseverance in CorinthThis short lesson series reviews Paul's interactions with the Corinthian church over time, as revealed in his correspondence with that church. Despite their troubles and sharp criticisms of him, he continued to see them as "a church of God" (see 1 Cor. 1:2; etc.) and stuck with them. No doubt, his anxiety for them was greater than for his other churches (2 Cor. 11:28). Nevertheless, he persevered in the interest of their growth.
1 - Persevering in the Corinthian Context - an overview of the founding and Paul's correspondence with the church in Corinth. 2 - Paul's Intense Defense - We take a closer look at 2 Corinthians 10-13 where, after things appeared to have been resolved with the Corinthians, Paul very personally, intensely, and at times even sarcastically defended himself and his ministry. 3 - Perseverance: A Different Look - Building on lessons 1 and 2, we now look specifically at Paul's list of trials (2 Cor. 11:23-28) with the goal of learning from his example for our own quest to persevere. 4 - Paul's Perseverance in Corinth - a one-lesson summary of the above ideas, with particular focus on 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, and specific application to deriving strength for perseverance from Paul's example of living Jesus' way of the cross. Faith DevelopmentShaping Faith In Our ChildrenWhile nurturing children "in the discipline and instruction of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4) is hard work, especially in a culture that consistently pushes a radically different agenda, it can be done. This series offers reflections on biblically-grounded principles that will help us in our effort to raise heavenly citizens (Philippians 3:20).
1 - Parenting Among the Pagans: Faith-Shaping in a Pluralistic Society (Ephesians 6:1-4) 2 - Kids with Minds of Their Own: Shaping a Faith That Lasts 3 - "What Do These Stones Mean?" The Importance of Intentional, Focused Teaching 4 - Making Disciples: Remember the Children (1) (Deuteronomy 6:1-25) 5 - Making Disciples: Remember the Children (2) (Deuteronomy 6:1-25) 6 - Supplement: Slowing the Pace — Calmer Children in a Stressful World Foundations & FundamentalsFoundations: From Glory and Back
As we seek to grow in grace and knowledge, we benefit from occasional reminders of foundational ideas. Nothing is more foundational than that we are to know God, understand how we have failed God, and be reconciled to God through Jesus. This series aims to remember and refresh our commitment to these truths.
God: Seeing the Glory 1 - God Revealed - Seeking to ensure that our Bible study aims for the purpose God intended. 2 - The Day God Looked Larger - When we ask questions about God in light of life's events, we discover things that make him look bigger - and increase our faith. 3 - Seeing God's Glory As We Worship - reminds us that, as we worship, we focus on God's glory and grow in our knowledge of him. Sin: Falling from Glory 4 - Where It All Went Wrong - Our lives, and the world, are the way they are because of sin. 5 - Sin Is a Big Deal - Sin's pervasive nature demands that we have help to overcome it, help that comes when we submit in faith to God's way through Christ. 6 - "Woe Is Me! I Am Ruined!" - To be liberated from sin and restored to glory, we need a clearer view of ourselves and a more complete view of God. Jesus: Reconciled to Glory 7 - The Gospel of God - The story of the gospel is the story of God working through the ages to keep promises of hope that culminated in the resurrection of Jesus. 8 - Seven Weeks After Easter Morning - Peter's sermon in Acts 2 presents the essence of our faith. We focus on God's plan, God's way, and God's welcome to all. 9 - He Came! - In just four verses (Galatians 4:4-7), Paul reminds us of the entirety of Jesus' story and its significance. From Glory & Back Supplemental ~ Additional "Foundational" LessonsAdditional lessons that were developed to introduce and review basic Bible teaching about God, Sin, Jesus, as well as lessons on the New Life and Ministry that follows from being reconciled to Jesus. God A - The Glory of the Lord of Hosts: Seeing That Keeps Us Serving (Isaiah 6:1-13) - To what can we turn to sustain us when we face the difficulties of long-term service in a world that consistently and firmly resists God? We find the answer in the call of Isaiah who, before he was called to serve, was granted a magnificent vision of the glory of the Lord. B - What's the Point? (John 17:3) - How do we define "eternal life"? Jesus defined as it as knowing God and Jesus Christ whom the Father sent. This lesson focuses on that theme as revealed throughout Scripture and considers a few implications of that truth for life. C - Daniel After the Lions (Daniel 9:1-19) - Daniel's prayer holds back little in the way of praise to God, is almost uncomfortably direct in admitting and identifying in solidarity with Israel's sins, and is one of the boldest of approaches into the presence of God. From it, we learn three great lessons about genuine faith. Sin D - When Good Men Sin (Luke 7:36-50) - "Everyone," including the host, knew that the woman who interrupted the Pharisee Simon's dinner party for Jesus was a "sinner." She needed, and received, forgiveness. The relatively good man, Simon, needed the same. E - Just What We Need (Romans 5:1-11) - In a world where some see things wildly out of control and wonder whether God will help, we need Paul's reminder that, despite our sin, He gives us peace and access through the saving work of Jesus. (This lesson serves as a transition from the subjects of "Sin" to "Jesus.") Jesus F - He Made God Known (John 1:9-18) - As translated by The Message, John 1:14 reveals that, in the person of Jesus, the Word who was God "moved into the neighborhood." This lesson reminds us about that wonderful revelation and what John also recorded about our reception of Him. New Life & Service G - "Living to God in Christ Jesus" (Romans 6:1-14) - Despair and Death have been overcome by the good news that Jesus died for us and was raised. Romans 6 reminds us that, once we have followed the Lord through death and resurrection, Paul goes on to show what it means for us to be "living to God in Christ Jesus." H - Power for the Journey (Romans 8:1-39) - Life in a fallen world includes evil, suffering, devastation, and (often) confusion. The power of the resurrection enables us to experience deliverance for godly living and glorious living in the face of trouble. I - "Who Will Go for Us?" (Isaiah 6:8-13) - What difference are God's people to make in the world? Isaiah's mission orders, grounded in his vision of the Lord and reception of God's grace, show us who we need to be. Some Things We Should BelieveA collection of short series that review major ideas related to some fundamental themes of the Christian faith. Each series was designed to introduce and review some of the main ideas on each topic, not be exhaustive studies of the themes.
Theme Lessons 1 - "Things We Should Believe" 2 - Looking at the Word "With Eyes Wide Open" Back-to-the-Bible: Principles 1 - Simply Christians: Seeking God's Ideal Today (Luke 8:11) 2 - How To Have a Restoration (Nehemiah 8:13-18) 3 - "The Traditions That You Were Taught" (2 Thessalonians 2:15) Existence of God 1 - Where All Is New and Doubt Reigns Supreme (Acts 17:16-34) 2 - God Is: The Challenge of Science (Romans 1:19-20) 3 - God Is: An Answer to Our Greatest Fear (Hebrews 2:5-18) 4 - God Is: What People Do By Nature (Romans 2:14-15) Introducing Jesus 1 - God Is: The Greatest Clue of All (John 14:7-9) 2 - The Good News of Jesus (Acts 10:34-43) 3 - The Way of Jesus: Discipleship in Luke A Covenant Religion 1 - A Covenant Religion (Jeremiah 31:31-34) 2 - It's Bigger Than All of Us (Implications of Being Abraham's Heirs) 3 - Christ and Covenant (Hebrews 9, 10) 4 - Of Course There Are Conditions (Exodus 19; Ephesians 2, 4) 5 - A Church on Purpose (Acts 2:36-47) Baptism 1 - Some Fundamentals About Baptism 2 - Jesus and Baptism (Galatians 3:21-29) 3 - Baptism and New Life (Romans 6:1-14) 4 - Baptism and Sin (Acts 2:36-39) 5 - Is That What We're Saying? Some Questions About Baptism 6 - Baptism: Some Questions of Practice 7 - Baptism: What About the Children? 8 - Baptism: The Problem of Accountability |
God's Unlikely Works
1 - A Most Unlikely Choice (Deuteronomy 7:6–26)
2 - A Long Story Punctuated by an Exclamation (Acts 13:16–41) 3 - You Call This An Army? (Judges 7:1–25) 4 - When Times Change (Esther 1–10) 5 - No Way to Welcome a King (Luke 1:46–55; 2:1–38) 6 - The Unexpected Christ (Luke 7:1–23, 36–50) 7 - Getting a Handle on Greatness (Matthew 20:17–34) 8 - Where Is Andrew? (John 1:35–42; 6:1–10; 12:20–26) 9 - Learning to Wait on the Lord (Mark 4:1–20, 26–32) 10 - Returning to the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30) 11 - You Want Who To Do What? (Acts 22:3–21; et. al.) 12 - Following the Unsearchable God (Romans 11:25–36) Historical Background"The Fullness of Time"
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