Apologetics
Join us for a roundtable discussion on a wide range of apologetics topics. The sessions will have a short video, handouts, as well as discussion time.
October 20th and 27th
New Testament Canon: Which Books Are Scripture and Why?
How did the New Testament canon come together, and why are there 27 books within it? How do we know that important books aren’t missing or if there are non-inspired books that were included? These are important questions that Christians should have answers to. In this course, we look at the criteria used to recognize inspired New Testament books, how early the books of the New Testament were accepted as God’s Word, and why the apostles expected God to reveal more Scripture through them. We will also discuss misconceptions about the Council of Nicea, the gnostic gospels, and the Apocrypha. After taking this course, you will have a better understanding of why the books of the New Testament are exactly what God intended us to have.
November 3rd and 10th
The Trinity: A Solution, Not a Problem
Have you ever heard someone describe the Trinity as an egg, a pie, or water? These common analogies muddy our understanding of God. As difficult as it is to comprehend how the Trinity works, the Bible is clear about what the Trinity is: three persons—Father, Son, and Spirit. In The Trinity: A Solution, Not a Problem, Robby Lashua gives you the tools needed to understand and defend the Trinity. You’ll look at what the Bible says about each person of the Godhead and discover biblical responses to three major heresies that deny the Trinity.
November 17th and 24th
Who is Jesus?
Was Jesus just a prophet? An enlightened, moral teacher? Or was he God in the flesh? In this course,
Stand to Reason’s Tim Barnett, Alan Shlemon, Robby Lashua, and Jon Noyes examine the evidence for Jesus’ deity and bring biblical light to who Jesus is as a man, our rescue, and the way. You’ll learn about Jesus’ mission as the “second Adam,” how he stands above the superheroes of our day, and why trust in him is the only path to salvation.
December 1st and 8th
God the Son: Answering Nine Challenges to Jesus’ Deity
If you ask most Christians why they believe Jesus is God, they will likely point to a Bible verse. But what happens when Bible verses get used against Jesus' deity? For example, Jesus says, “The Father is greater than I” (John 14:28). How can anyone be greater than God? The Bible describes Jesus praying to God, but how can Jesus pray to God if he is God? Jesus is called the “firstborn of creation” and “only begotten Son,” but doesn't that mean he's created? Sadly, these and similar challenges can leave Christians doubting Christ's deity. Here’s where this course will help. By offering clear and concise responses, God the Son will equip you to effectively answer nine of the most common challenges raised against Jesus' deity.
December 15, 18, 29 - Christmas Break