"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth" (2 Timothy 2:15, NIV).
Being disciple, or growing in the Lord, begins with studying what the Word says...hidden treasures are revealed to you as you search the scriptures. It provides you with insight and guidance. It addresses the questions of knowing God, knowing yourselves, knowing the world in which you live, the importance of gathering together with one another, and the expectancy of better things to come.
Only three things are necessary for this journey: a good Bible, a good Bible dictionary, and a solid concordance. With these three tools you have all the resources you really need right in your hands.
Only three things are necessary for this journey: a good Bible, a good Bible dictionary, and a solid concordance. With these three tools you have all the resources you really need right in your hands.
Let the journey begin...
Basic Christian Beliefs
(Excerpts taken from Christian Beliefs by, Stephen Eyre)
Revelation of Who God is:
Psalm 19
Knowing Who God is:
Isaiah 40: 9-31
Also, God is holy ((Exodus 3:5-6; 19:23); God is good (Luke 18:19; Romans 8:28); God is omnipresent (Psalm 139:7-10); God is omniscient (1 John 3:20; Matthew 6:8); God is omnipotent (Matthew 19:26; Psalm 115:3); God is immutable – unchanging in His character (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17); God is perfect (Matthew 5:48); God is love (John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:10-11); God is forgiving and compassionate (Psalms 103:3-6; Exodus 3:7-8).
Jesus, God With Us:
John 1:1-18
The Holy Spirit:
John 14:15-27
Different aspects of the Spirit:
At creation (Genesis 1:1)
As God's Presence (Psalm 139:7)
As holy (Isaiah 63:10)
As God's power (Zechariah 4:6)
As God (John 4:24)
As God's wisdom (John 14:26)
Our Identity (Dignity, and Self-Worth) in Him:
Genesis 1:24-2:25
Our Sin-Nature (Our Depraved Identity):
Genesis 3:
Also, lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16)
Deliverance From Sin:
Romans 3:9-31:
Freedom to Be Holy:
Romans 8:1-17:
See Sanctification: Romans 6:4, 14; Ephesians 4:23-24; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter1:3-11; 4:1-3
Expectancy of Better Things to Come (especially when facing tough times):
Romans 8:18-39;
See also, Phillippians 1:21-22; 2:12-13; Hebrews 12:1-3; Revelation 4:1—5:14
Mission of the Church (Sharing Jesus with others):
Acts 2:
(Personally) Growing in the Church (Strengthening one another):
Ephesians 4:1-16:
Hope For the Future:
2 Peter 3:3-14:
Psalm 19
Knowing Who God is:
Isaiah 40: 9-31
Also, God is holy ((Exodus 3:5-6; 19:23); God is good (Luke 18:19; Romans 8:28); God is omnipresent (Psalm 139:7-10); God is omniscient (1 John 3:20; Matthew 6:8); God is omnipotent (Matthew 19:26; Psalm 115:3); God is immutable – unchanging in His character (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17); God is perfect (Matthew 5:48); God is love (John 3:16; Romans 5:8; 1 John 4:10-11); God is forgiving and compassionate (Psalms 103:3-6; Exodus 3:7-8).
Jesus, God With Us:
John 1:1-18
The Holy Spirit:
John 14:15-27
Different aspects of the Spirit:
At creation (Genesis 1:1)
As God's Presence (Psalm 139:7)
As holy (Isaiah 63:10)
As God's power (Zechariah 4:6)
As God (John 4:24)
As God's wisdom (John 14:26)
Our Identity (Dignity, and Self-Worth) in Him:
Genesis 1:24-2:25
Our Sin-Nature (Our Depraved Identity):
Genesis 3:
Also, lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life (1 John 2:16)
Deliverance From Sin:
Romans 3:9-31:
Freedom to Be Holy:
Romans 8:1-17:
See Sanctification: Romans 6:4, 14; Ephesians 4:23-24; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Peter1:3-11; 4:1-3
Expectancy of Better Things to Come (especially when facing tough times):
Romans 8:18-39;
See also, Phillippians 1:21-22; 2:12-13; Hebrews 12:1-3; Revelation 4:1—5:14
Mission of the Church (Sharing Jesus with others):
Acts 2:
(Personally) Growing in the Church (Strengthening one another):
Ephesians 4:1-16:
Hope For the Future:
2 Peter 3:3-14: