Adult Bible Classes
9:00 AM Sunday Morning
Why Christianity?
Facilitator: Carl Helms
When: Sundays, 9:00am
Where: Room 134
The class discussions will be framed by the question (and follow-on ones): “In living life, is it truly necessary or at least very important to have faith and/or a belief in someone or something?” Maybe in a religion (Christianity for all or most of us) or in a non-religious path such as “Science” or a Tradition or maybe a trust in Total Self-Reliance? Already a believer in ???? (fill in the blank): What was your personal “Faith Path” in coming to where you are? We will discuss at least six different ones, one of which or a combination of which may resonate with your faith journey. Still seeking (or maybe you just wish to strengthen or review how you came to where you are)?: Then what are the choices for a faith system and how are you to choose one? Is there a common set of questions any faith system should offer answers to?
In the class, we will strive to better share our personal faith paths with one another and to be better equipped to share them with friends, children, and grandchildren.
Context
Facilitator: Kurt Kellogg
When: Sundays, 9:00am
Where: Room 133
We will be looking at how the context (or way words are intentionally put together) is meaningful to our study of God’s word. The class will begin with an abbreviated survey of the Old Testament that focuses on God, gods, and other spiritual beings - including Angels & Demons - and then turn to some highlights of the lives of Moses and Elijah.
With this foundation, we can better understand the Transfiguration of Christ and why it may be the pivotal point in Jesus’ ministry (and possibly one of the more important events in history).
This will be a discussion focused class with occasional short videos.