Basic Christianity

Jim Leffel, Instructor

Course Objectives

• To clearly understand the essential truths of Christianity
• To sort out common questions and misconceptions about Christianity
• To cultivate an appetite for the Christian life

Requirements

• Readings from selected chapters of Scot McCallum, The Christian Life: An Owner's Manual (Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1995).
• Weekly attendance. Your questions are welcome!
• Completion of the "Basic Christianity" worksheet (handout on fourth week)

Bring a Bible to class--you'll want to read the main points for yourself.

Course Outline

Week One:

• Who am I? Christian view of human nature
• The human dilemma and God's solution

Assignment: Read The Christian Life, chapter 5.

Week Two:

• Who is God?
• Who is Jesus?

Assignment: Read The Christian Life, chapter 8.

Week Three:

• Holy Spirit: God's active presence in the world
• How do we grow spiritually?

Assignment: Read The Christian Life, chapter 11.

Week Four:

• Ancient writings, timeless truths: Understanding the Bible

Assignment: Read The Christian Life, chapter 9.

Week Five:

• What is the church really all about?
• If it's spiritual, its got to be good . . . right?

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