In this session, we jump right into the goal of theology and a framework for how we might think about God. We discuss the topic of revelation; that is, how God reveals Himself to us. We also zoom in on God’s revelation through the Bible and consider whether we can fully trust the Bible....More
The term “god” means many things to different people, so what does the Bible say about who God is? In this session, we explore the attributes of God, His triune nature, and His role as Creator. We also examine what it means to be human and made in the image of God. Finally, we dip our toes into the topic of angelology....More
Now understanding the nature of God, we turn next to His providence. How does God interact with the world. If He knows everything and is in complete control, does that mean that He is the cause of everything… even sin and evil? We discuss that complex question in this session, and we dive in to the topic of God’s will, particularly how His will influences the way we pray....More
The most misunderstood person of the trinity is the Holy Spirit. In this session, we’ll learn about who He is, what He does, and what it means to live a Spirit-filled life. We also talk about the unique gifts given to all believers by the Holy Spirit and how we can put them into play in our lives and in the Church....More
In this session, we take a bird’s-eye view of the world’s redemptive history before we zoom in on the special community instituted by God known as the Church. Churches come in all shapes and sizes, but a truly biblical church should be marked by a few important characteristics, all of which we cover in this session. We also talk about church sacraments, church structure and the mission of the Church....More
It seems fitting that we would finish out this class by talking about the “last things”; that is, the world of eschatology. We will take a look at what the Bible says about the end of time – including the Antichrist, the Great Tribulation, the Rapture, the second coming of Christ, the day of Judgment, and Heaven and Hell....More