These bible studies are for believers who have some understanding of the bible. The hope is that you have read the bible at least once and want to start progressing beyond the shallow studies that often occur in church buildings that target visitors.
There are also expositional studies.
Where does the English bible come from? Is it really God's word? There are so many bible versions; does it really matter which one I get? This series answers these questions and many others that you might have. The only way to know God is to read (and study) his book!
If there is one thing that will hinder your maturity, it having a bible that is not God's word. Oh, you can mature some (because there is a lot of God's word in corrupt bibles), but the Holy Ghost will not illuminate error. Many Christians have heard and believed the lies about the bible, but most will not hear the truth afterward. Here is your chance to break free of the chain that holds back your growth.
A study guide also exists.
The bible tells us to rightly divide the word of truth. That means dividing part of the bible from the rest. Those two parts are mystery and prophecy. When this is done dispensations become evident. Also, common words such as apostle, gospel, baptism, and church can be seen to have distinctions across these dispensations. The bible tells us that one cannot mature without understanding these topics.
This study series will help you understand the way the bible accounts for time. This includes literal timekeeping, such as hours, days, and weeks, as well as prophetic time specifications. We will also look at Israel's clock and calendar and what it symbolized in prophecy. Many other time words and phrases are presented so that you can more quickly understand the doctrines incorporating time. How does God tell us to measure time? By using the lights in the firmament:
This series contains some advanced material. A study guide also exists.
This series examines all aspects of resurrection. A study guide also exists.
It might be some time before these series are available.
It might be a while before this series is ready. Some of the exist material will be replaced.
Old material:
All of the studies below will eventually be reworked and/or reorganized in the future.
Understanding God: This series helps the believer understand God's revelation of himself in the scripture. If you attentively follow the studies in this series, you will be able to decide if the trinity teaching that you often hear is true.
These studies focus on Jesus' ministry by examining the details of the stories that are in multiple gospel accounts.
Not sure if these will end up in the curriculum