Category:  Basics of Christianity

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God Makes All Things New

Join us as we study biblical passages that describe a future where God’s presence eradicates suffering and evil, and brings justice and eternal joy.

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The Four Major Themes of the Bible

God Redeems

Join us as we trace God’s story of redemption from Genesis through the Old Testament to the ultimate sacrifice of our Savior Jesus Christ.

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The Four Major Themes of the Bible

Humanity Falls

Drawn from both Old and New Testament Scriptures, the second major theme of the Bible—the Christian doctrine of the fall—emphasizes the catastrophic impact of sin on humanity and creation and clearly articulates our universal need for a Savior in Jesus Christ.

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The Four Major Themes of the Bible

God Creates

Join us as we study the creation theme and discuss what it reveals to us about God’s character, love, and intentions.

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The Four Major Themes of the Bible

For Yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory Forever. Amen.

Let's discuss the importance of these words, what we mean when we say them, and why we end the Lord’s Prayer this way.

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The Lord's Prayer

Lead Us Not into Temptation, but Deliver Us from the Evil One

Examine Scripture with us to discuss the nature of sin, what temptation is, and how it plays out in our lives. Together, we’ll clarify the meaning of evil, we’ll remember that Jesus has already won the spiritual battle with evil, and we’ll see how praying this petition of the Lord's Prayer helps us remember our own identity and purpose.

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The Lord's Prayer

Forgive Us as We Forgive

As fallen human beings, we know that forgiving someone who has wronged us is not always easy—and sometimes it’s complicated. Join us as we examine Scripture to glean a biblical definition of forgiveness and better understand the concept of spiritual debt.

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The Lord's Prayer

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread

Let's discuss how this petition speaks to our worry, teaches us to trust, and encourages our gratitude.

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The Lord's Prayer

Your Kingdom Come, Your Will be Done on Earth as in Heaven

Study Scriptures that teach us about both God’s kingdom and God’s will, so that we might better understand what we’re asking of God in this petition.

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The Lord's Prayer

Our Father in Heaven, Hallowed be Your Name

Let's discuss what this opening line of the Lord's Prayer acknowledges about who God is, what it affirms about our own identity, what it communicates about our relationship with God, and what it means for us.

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The Lord's Prayer

You Shall Not Covet

Study the tenth commandment that tells us not to covet so that we can better understand the spiritual and relational implications of coveting and identify ways we can combat covetousness and enhance gratitude in our lives.

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The Ten Commandments

You Shall Not Give False Testimony

In what ways might we break the ninth commandment without realizing it? What does this commandment reveal about the condition of our hearts? What can we do to cultivate practices of truthfulness in our daily lives?

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The Ten Commandments