Principal Point of Faith #3: The Nature of Man 1. What does the Bible teach about our nature? (definition of nature as used here: “physical constitution; inherent, essential likeness”) (a) The Bible says the human race (man, mankind, humankind) is mortal, i.e., subject to sickness, decay and death. “Can a mortal be more righteous than … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #2: God What do You believe? You Will Hear: Your Thoughts or Comments: “Belief in God is just a prop.” “God is everywhere.” “I believe nature is God.” “I can’t believe in a God who allows so many bad and sick things to occur.” “I don’t have time for God.” … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #2: God Apply It! — about God 1. If I have enough to eat, to wear, and live in, and I am reasonably happy, why do I need God? 2. It is a fact that most people, even those who say they don’t believe in God, pray in a crisis situation … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #2: God Thinking Deeper: Understanding Our Relationship to God Fill in the blank from each verse and think about its meaning. 1. The wicked, through the pride of his coutenance, will not ________ God: God is not in all his thoughts. or… NKJV: These wicked people are too proud to seek … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #2: God Terms to Define Define these terms, and add any other terms you would like to remember, as discussed in this lesson. Term: Definition: Creator Omnipotent Omniscient Eternal Soverign Immortal Faithful Atheism Agnostic Humanist
Principal Point of Faith #2: God God is the one Supreme Creator and First Cause. The Bible testifies to His existence, His creation and the plan behind the creation, and tells us how we can know Him. 1. What does the Bible teach about God? (a) God exists: the true, living, all-powerful, everlasting God. (See … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #1: The Bible What do You believe? You Will Hear: Your Thoughts or Comments: “You can play any tune on the Bible” “You can’t trust the Bible—after all, men wrote it.” “What my grandmother believed is good enough for me.” “There are no ‘originals’ of the Bible, only copies.” “The … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #1: The Bible Why True… or… Why False? 1. In any discussion, the Bible is always right. 2. If everyone lived by the Bible, there would be no more wars. 3. If everyone lived by the Bible, everyone would have lots of money. 4. If everyone lived by the Bible, everyone … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #1: The Bible Apply It! 1. Why is the Bible important to you? 2. When someone not of your faith asks you what you think about the Bible, what will you say? 3. If you say you are going to live by the Bible, how will that decision affect you at … [Read more…]
Principal Point of Faith #1: The Bible Thinking Deeper about the Bible 1. Why is the Bible divided into two testaments? 2a. What makes the Old Testament different from the New? 2b. What is the same in the Old Testament and the New? 3. Will the bible ever get out of date? Why or why … [Read more…]