Guilt & Grace

This class operates from two premises; (1) No force is more destructive to the human personality than guilt and, (2) No power is more life-transforming than grace. In this course we explore how guilt negatively shapes and controls moods, thought-processes, and behaviors. We also examine how God’s grace in Christ frees a person from counter-productive patterns of living and empowers a person to be all that he or she was designed to become.

Basic Life Principles

This class assumes that God has so ordered the universe that, just as there are irrevocable physical laws, so there are non-changing moral laws. The purpose of this class is to acquaint the student with certain foundational moral principles stemming from God’s character, which are necessary for successful living. Some of the principles include the importance of a clear conscience, submission to authority, forgiveness, and identity.

Genesis

A detailed study of God’s design for humans, relationship, and redemption conducted. The several stories of Genesis are examined for their instructural & inspirational content.

Proverbs

The primary emphasis of this class is to help each student see what God values. This study underscores the complexities and challenges of life which are simply too big for anyone to handle by him / herself. Students are taught how to successfully navigate the swirling currents of their daily lives, with all its temptations, deceptions, and choices by recognizing the need for true wisdom of God.

Gospel of Mark

The objective of this class is to present a vision of the glory of God in the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. A vision of Christ will produce a deep savoring of Christ and a strong, sin-overcoming passion for him. By means of exploring his earthly ministry; pondering the wonder of his miracles and through it all evaluating his status as Messiah, it is the endeavor of this course to arouse saving faith.

Paul’s Letters

This class endeavors to bring into clarity the teachings of Paul to the churches at Corinth, Ephesus, Colosse, Rome and Galatia along with his personal instruction to men like Philemon, Timothy and Titus. A picture of the Christian life is given as well as the ability to understand and experience this life as being the direct product of grace that is provided in Christ and by his redeeming work on the cross to all that believe in him.

General Epistles

This study walks the student through the book of Hebrews, James, Philemon, Jude, as well as the Petrine and Johannine Epistles. The purpose is to expose the student to relevant doctrinal issues as well as practical daily wisdom. Topics such as, the deity and humanity of Christ, suffering, and relationships with others are explored in greater detail.

Romans

This foundational book of the Bible expands on some of the most important doctrines in Christianity. We will study the total depravity of humankind and see how helpless humans are without Jesus Christ. Students will learn how to lay hold of truths that will anchor them in their faith. In addition, students will learn how to walk the faith walk, how to fight the good fight of faith, & how to be an overcomer.  We will explore themes on God's love, His mercy, His grace, His forgiveness, and His plan for our life.  We will learn about the Holy Spirit, how to be led of the Spirit, & about the power of the Holy Spirit.

Spiritual Disciplines

In 1 Cor. 9: 25-27 the apostle Paul draws a parallel between physical disciplines and spiritual disciplines. The course emphasizes that, just as one must practice physical disciplines to maintain physical health (good diet, exercise, etc.), so it is with our spiritual health. Maintaining spiritual health (becoming more Christ-like) requires following Christ’s example. Dallas Willard in the preface to his book, The Spirit of the Disciplines, writes “We can, through faith and grace, become like Christ by practicing the types of activities he engaged in, by arranging our whole lives around the activities He Himself practiced in order to remain constantly at home in the fellowship of His Father.”

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Gospel of John

A verse-by-verse study designed to help students individually experience the book’s stated purposes of knowing the evidence (signs) that Jesus is both human and divine enabling Him to be the Christ (Savior) so each person who believes can have life, spiritually and naturally.

Christianity

This class prioritizes an introduction to the Bible and the Lord Jesus Christ. We explore the gospel, the good news that reveals the forgiveness of humankind’s sin and the new life promised through the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Upon completion of this three-month course, the student is able to explain what it means to be born again, define theological terms like repentance, justification, and recite the 66 books of the Bible and the Ten Commandments.

Ephesians

In his letter to the Christians at Ephesus, the Apostle Paul conveys his final words to his beloved spiritual children, reminding them of their ascent from darkness into light, reassuring them of their status and inheritance in Christ and revealing to them the mystery of the church, the Body of Christ. The goal of this verse-by-verse study is to show that Paul’s insights and instructions are as significant for us today as they were for his first-century readers.

Doctrines and Practice

Doctrines and Practice is an Upper Growth course conducted over a period of six months in which students are exposed to foundational Christian belief and conduct.  Subjects covered are:  1) The existence and nature of God; 2) The life and ministry of Jesus; 3) The person and work of the Holy Spirit; 4) Holy Scripture; 5) The ordinances of the church; and, 6) Eschatology (end things).