West Side Bible Study Notes
October 18th, 2006
Jeff D
Acts 17:16-34
There are many idols all around us and they aren't necessarily the Buddha's and such that people blatantly worship. An idol in our lives, whether it be other people to our technology, are distinguished as such by what we put before God. This is seen by how much time we spend with God compared to how much time we a lot to the things of this world, even in our own thoughts.
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We are God's offspring, separated by sin and because of our sin, the Lord sent Jesus, His son to renew our broken relationship. We are on this earth in order to seek the Lord and ultimately, to glorify Him.
Romans 3:25
Three responses shown to the Gospel Presentation
1. Mocking – blatantly rejecting the Gospel
2. Fence Sitting – "we'll think about it later"
3. Those who believe.
We are commanded, all men, everywhere, to repent.
Romans 1:19-20
Romans 2:15
Isaiah 55:6
"We bow our hearts, We bend our knees O' spirit come make us humble We turn our eyes, From evil things O' Lord we cast down our idols. Give us clean hands, Give us pure hearts Let us not lift our souls to another O' God let us be, A generation that seeks, That seeks Your face, O' God of Jacob"
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Questioning Christianity
Questioning Christianity
Romans 1: 18-23
Eric Bancroft
Oct. 15, 2006
1. How do you know there is a God?
We know there is a God by looking at creation and seeing God's existance. This is the same as someone looking at a painting and knowing that the painting had an artist.
God has revealed Himself in the world to us.
2. What kind of God would allow suffering?
Suffering happens because of our sin.
Every human will die someday, and when that comes, what do you think will happen to you?
3. How do you know the Bible is true?
We know the Bible is true because it says so. This has been proven through prophecies, artifacts and archeological evidences.
The Bible is a collection of 66 smaller books, which were written over a long period of time. However, all the books are unified within each other. It has not contradictions.
4. How can you say that Jesus is the only way to Heaven?
Because Jesus said so.
Use examples from the Bible itself to back everything you say.
5. Don't Christians worship the same God as Muslims or Mormons?
No, their books have different teachings than the Bible and they do not present God in His true light, or how to receive salvation.
6. Why are Christians so homophobic?
Christians are sinners too. The Bible says that homosexuals are the same as liars, adulterers, gossips and so on. We're all human and we all sin.
However, they are not born that way (see Romans)
7. Why shouldn't I have sex with my girlfriend?
Why should you? God wants you to have sex… but when you get married. He created sex for our pleasure, shouldn't He, the creator, then know how it is best experienced?
All of God's "rules" that seem "unfun" are really for our benefit, though it's not easy, it does make the most out of life
8. Isn't being a good person enough to get into Heaven?
What is a good person? No one is good. (Romans 3:23) Everyone will die and go to Hell, but because of Jesus' perfection and sacrifice, He paid our debts and all we have to do is to trust in Him, living our lives to the best of our abilities, in order to glorify Him.
Romans 1: 18-23
Eric Bancroft
Oct. 15, 2006
1. How do you know there is a God?
We know there is a God by looking at creation and seeing God's existance. This is the same as someone looking at a painting and knowing that the painting had an artist.
God has revealed Himself in the world to us.
2. What kind of God would allow suffering?
Suffering happens because of our sin.
Every human will die someday, and when that comes, what do you think will happen to you?
3. How do you know the Bible is true?
We know the Bible is true because it says so. This has been proven through prophecies, artifacts and archeological evidences.
The Bible is a collection of 66 smaller books, which were written over a long period of time. However, all the books are unified within each other. It has not contradictions.
4. How can you say that Jesus is the only way to Heaven?
Because Jesus said so.
Use examples from the Bible itself to back everything you say.
5. Don't Christians worship the same God as Muslims or Mormons?
No, their books have different teachings than the Bible and they do not present God in His true light, or how to receive salvation.
6. Why are Christians so homophobic?
Christians are sinners too. The Bible says that homosexuals are the same as liars, adulterers, gossips and so on. We're all human and we all sin.
However, they are not born that way (see Romans)
7. Why shouldn't I have sex with my girlfriend?
Why should you? God wants you to have sex… but when you get married. He created sex for our pleasure, shouldn't He, the creator, then know how it is best experienced?
All of God's "rules" that seem "unfun" are really for our benefit, though it's not easy, it does make the most out of life
8. Isn't being a good person enough to get into Heaven?
What is a good person? No one is good. (Romans 3:23) Everyone will die and go to Hell, but because of Jesus' perfection and sacrifice, He paid our debts and all we have to do is to trust in Him, living our lives to the best of our abilities, in order to glorify Him.
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