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Key Thought: Sola Scripture implies fundamental principles of Biblical interpretation for a proper understanding of God’s Word. As Protestants, we maintain the Bible as the ultimate doctrinal authority. May 2, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 4:8-12. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The role and authority of Scripture in theology is not the same in all churches. Five influences impact our interpretation of Scripture: tradition, experience, culture, reason, and the Bible itself. April 25, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Mark 7:1-13. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Jesus and the apostles accepted the Old Testament as authoritative and true in its teachings, application, and historical context of people, places, and events. April 18, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Matthew 4:1-11.. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. How did … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Although written by human beings, the Bible is the written word of God. Because uses the medium of language to communicate with human beings; Divine revelation is quite capable of being written down. Divine inspiration gives the Bible Divine authority.. April 11, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read 2 Peter 1:19-21. Ask class … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The Bible is unique in that it comprises 30% prophecy; it speaks of a God who acts in history; Bible events are in real geographical sites, and it has the power to change lives. April 4, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Deuteronomy 32:45-47. Ask class members to share a thought on what … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Daniel 12 concludes with Michael standing up to deliver God’s people. In spite of an extreme time of trouble, God’s people will remain faithful and lead others to the truth. March 28, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 12:1-3. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Daniel 11 shows the nature of the repeat and enlarge prophecies of Daniel 2,7, and 8. This focuses on Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, and ensuing kingdoms of the north and south.. March 21, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 11:5-14. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Daniel 10 shows us there would be great conflict and the spiritual battle going on behind the scenes. Our prayer life helps engage us in this conflict. .March 14, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 10:1-9. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Daniel 9 gives light to the vision in Daniel 8 and the time when Messiah would show up and confirm the starting point of the 2300 days. March 7, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 9:1-11. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: The vision of Daniel 8 parallels Daniel 7, but leaves Babylon out of it. Daniel 8 also shows the time and beginning of the Day of Atonement or Day of Judgment. February 29, 2020 1. Have a volunteer read Daniel 8:6-12. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important … Continue reading –>
