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 –>
Preview. Don’t miss the introductory paragraph for this week’s lesson. Do you see in religious writings of today the belief that the Bible is a collection of writings giving man’s view of God and not a document presenting God’s view of man? If that is how we consider the Bible, how can we possibly respect and … Continue reading –>
The South Pacific Division (SPD) has produced a series of videos about the lesson studies this quarter. The speaker is Dr Kayle de Waal, a theology lecturer at Avondale University College. Week 3_ Study this lesson for April 18 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo.
Continue reading -->There are many hymns to choose as theme hymns for the Second Quarter of 2020. Here are just two, the first being Hymn 272, Give Me the Bible, followed by Hymn 277, For Your Holy Book We Thank You. Our Saviour’s ministry began with His baptism, and for us we claim each day Baptize Us … 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 –>
The South Pacific Division (SPD) has produced a series of videos about the lesson studies this quarter. The speaker is Dr Kayle de Waal, a theology lecturer at Avondale University College. Week 2_Study this lesson for April 11 from SPD Discipleship on Vimeo.
Continue reading -->There are many hymns to choose as theme hymns for the Second Quarter of 2020. Here are just two, the first being Hymn 272, Give Me the Bible, followed by Hymn 277, For Your Holy Book We Thank You. Thank you to the ladies who messaged in and suggested that we could also add the … Continue reading –>
The divine revelation of the Bible. “Holy men of God,” the apostle Peter boldly says, “spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” (2 Peter 1:21). How was that like a conversation between God and those who wrote the Bible? How were people chosen to fill this role? Do you think the writers whose … 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 –>
