What We Believe
Fundamentals of Faith. Basic information that is essential to understanding one's relationship with the Lord.
Lesson 01: We Believe (134K)
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Just as a building must have a sure foundation, in a Christian life there must be something solid and strong on which to build. That foundation is Jesus Christ. Memory verse: Psalm 1:1-2.
Lesson 02: The Bible: God's Inspired Word (109K)
Sunday, January 13, 2008
The Bible is God's Word. It was given by Him and should be our text for life. Memory verse: 2 Peter 1:21.
Lesson 03: The Bible: It Tells Us About God (116K)
Sunday, January 20, 2008
The Bible not only tells us who God is, it also tells us how God relates to humanity. Memory verse: Isaiah 42:8.
Lesson 04: The Bible: It Tells Us How to Relate to God (218K)
Sunday, January 27, 2008
It is important to have a personal relationship with God. The Bible tells us how. Memory verse: Jeremiah 29:11.
Lesson 05: The Bible: It Tells Us What We Should Believe (107K)
Sunday, February 03, 2008
The Bible guides us in our everday living. It is important in telling us what to believe and how to behave. Memory verse: Proverbs 1:7.
Lesson 06: The Bible: It Tells Us About God's People (93K)
Sunday, February 10, 2008
The Bible provides a history of God’s people. God has guided His people throughout history. We can depend on God’s word, the Bible, to guide us. Memory verse: Genesis 1:1.
Lesson 07: God the Father: He is Unique (106K)
Sunday, February 17, 2008
This lesson introduces the concept of God the Father. He is the only being who is unique. God is perfect. Memory verse: 2 Samuel 22:33.
Lesson 08: God the Father: He is Eternal (111K)
Sunday, February 24, 2008
God is eternal. God was present before the world began and will be present after it ends. God is three in one. Memory verse: 1 Timothy 1:17.
Lesson 09: God the Father: He is Creator and Sustainer (103K)
Sunday, March 02, 2008
In the beginning God . . . God is all-powerful and can do what He wants. God is the creator of all things. He sustains all that He creates. Memory verse: Genesis 1:1.
Lesson 10: God the Father: He is Father and Judge (124K)
Sunday, March 09, 2008
God is the best father of all. He cares for us. But as Father, He also judges. Memory verse: Isaiah 64:8.
Lesson 11: God the Father: He is at Work in the World Today (109K)
Sunday, March 16, 2008
In the Bible, we read stories about how God created the world, chose the people of Israel, and sent His Son into the world to save us from our sins. But that was a long time ago. However, God is still alive and at work in the world today. Memory verse: Jeremiah 10:10.
Lesson 12: Jesus the Son: He is God and Man (106K)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Jesus is the one and only Son of God, fully human and fully divine.
He never sinned. God loved us so much that He sent this one and only Son to become man. Through Him we are offered eternal life.
Memory verse: John 3:16.
Lesson 13: Jesus the Son: He is Creator and Friend (198K)
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Jesus Christ is God's Son. He existed before the world began. Jesus was with God and was involved in creating the world. Jesus is also our friend. Memory verse: Colossians 2:9.
Lesson 14: Jesus the Son: He is Judge and Advocate (112K)
Sunday, April 06, 2008
There is a judgment after this life at which time we will face God. This lesson teaches that Jesus is the one who will be our judge. For those who believe, Jesus Christ will also be our advocate in the final judgment. Memory verse: 2 Corinthians 5:10.
Lesson 15: Jesus the Son: He is Savior (131K)
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Jesus is Creator and Savior. He voluntarily gave His life. God forgives sins because of Jesus.
Memory verse: Matthew 20:28.
Lesson 16: Jesus the Son: He Arose from the Dead and Ascended to Heaven (120K)
Sunday, April 20, 2008
There are many things that are powerful, death seeming more powerful than all because it ends life. By conquering death, the greatest destroyer, Jesus proved that He is God. He has power over death. Memory verse: Romans 6:9.
Lesson 17: Jesus the Son: He Ministers to Us Today (141K)
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Jesus died on the cross, but He didn't remain there - He arose. Jesus lives today and reigns with the Father. Jesus knows and cares about us today. Memory verse: John 14:2.
Lesson 18: The Holy Spirit: He is God (109K)
Sunday, May 04, 2008
The Holy Spirit is a part of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is a gift of God to us, but each one of us must decide her or his own relationship with the Holy Spirit.
Memory verse: John 14:16.
Lesson 19: The Holy Spirit: God's Gift to Us (129K)
Sunday, May 11, 2008
God cares for us so much that He sends His Holy Spirit to be with us. This happens immediately when we trust Christ as Savior. God's Spirit in us assures us that we can overcome difficulties. Memory verse: 1 John 4:13.
Lesson 20: The Holy Spirit: Ever Present, Everywhere, and God's Revealer (325K)
Sunday, May 18, 2008
God’s Holy Spirit is with every believer. This lesson will guide the learner to an understanding of the work of God’s Holy Spirit.
Memory verse: John 3:8.
Lesson 21: The Holy Spirit: He Helps Us and Speaks to Us (112K)
Sunday, May 25, 2008
God's Holy Spirit is in the life of each believer. Therefore, each believer can depend on God's Holy Spirit for guidance and strength. Memory verse: Romans 8:16.
Lesson 22: Creation: God Created the Heavens and the Earth (150K)
Sunday, June 01, 2008
God is Creator and Jesus was instrumental in creation. God entrusted creation to humans and we are accountable to Him for that. There will be a new creation in the future. Memory verse: Nehemiah 9:6.
Lesson 23: Humanity: Created and Blessed by God (163K)
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Humans are God’s creation. We are the highest of God’s creation, but humans chose to sin against God. This placed us all under the curse of sin. Memory verse: Genesis 1:27.
Lesson 24: Humanity: Human Nature (153K)
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Humans are relational. We are made in the image of God, but because of Adam's sin, humans are sinners by nature. Memory verse: Job 33:6.
Lesson 25: Humanity: Relationships in Life (138K)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Humans all need relationships. We need other humans, but the first and most important relationship for humans is with God. That relationship is established by believing in Jesus, who came into the world to die for our sins. Memory verse: Genesis 2:18.
Lesson 26: Humanity: Death and Eternity (112K)
Sunday, June 29, 2008
It is important to understand human death from a Biblical perspective. Death leads to eternity. The eternal destiny of Heaven or Hell is real. Memory verse: Hebrews 9:27-28a.
Lesson 27: Sin: Its Origin (201K)
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Sin originates with Satan and with humans. There is a difference between God’s will for us and Satan’s will for us. Sin is serious. Memory verse: Romans 3:23.
Lesson 28: Sin: God's Remedy (222K)
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Sin is serious. The truth is, the unsaved person, someone still in their sin, is already spiritually dead. But, God has made a way for all to be forgiven of sin. Memory verse: Romans 5:8.
Lesson 29: Salvation: God's Part (110K)
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Jesus is the gift of God for our salvation. Salvation is for everyone. Memory verse: Ephesians 5:2.
Lesson 30: Salvation: Human Response (116K)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Sin affects our lives. It is like a fast moving train. God has done His part for salvation; He sent His one and only Son. It is our responsibility to ask God for help.
This can be done by praying the “sinner’s prayer,” accepting Jesus as Savior. Memory verse: John 1:12.
Lesson 31: Salvation: Priesthood of Believers (115K)
Sunday, August 03, 2008
This lesson speaks to understanding the Old Testament priesthood and how Jesus changed that. The learner will understand his or her role as a priest before God. Memory verse: 1 Peter 2:9.
Lesson 32: Evil and Suffering: Satan's Part (123K)
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Satan encouraged Eve and Adam to sin and has been the advocate for sin since that time. Satan tries to keep us from accepting Jesus as Lord. Memory verse: Ephesians 6:11.
Lesson 33: Evil and Suffering: God's Part (154K)
Sunday, August 17, 2008
God is a just God who must punish sin. We see in Jesus, God’s response to suffering and should understand that God suffers with us. Memory verse: Isaiah 53:5.
Lesson 34: Evil and Suffering: Christian Response (274K)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
This lesson aids us in knowing that humans should humbly deal with adversity and that we should be prepared to endure whatever God allows into our lives. Memory verse: Galatians 6:2.
Lesson 35: Christian Behavior: Knowing God's Will (147K)
Sunday, August 31, 2008
This lesson seeks to assure the student that we can know God's will and that it is best. God has a plan for each of us. Memory verse: Romans 12:2.
Lesson 36: Christian Behavior: Doing Right, Being in God's Will (119K)
Sunday, September 07, 2008
We must do the right thing when we know what God requires. Faith has a part in that good behavior, but good behavior isn’t the only thing it takes to be in God’s will. Memory verse: Psalm 40:8.
Lesson 37: Christian Family: Established by God (262K)
Sunday, September 14, 2008
God is the originator of family and expects us to honor the family as His creation. The family is the basic unit of society. Memory verse: Psalm 127:1.
Lesson 38: Christian Family: Fulfilling God's Purpose (145K)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
God has asssigned the roles of family members according to what He knows is best. The family is a unit that should work together to achieve God's best. Memory verse: Proverbs 24:3.
Lesson 39: Spiritual Gifts: God's Blessing and Human Accountability (162K)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
It is important to know the gifts, as well as the fruit, of the Holy Spirit. It is the believer's responsibility to demonstrate these fruit and use the spiritual gifts they have been given. Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 14:1.
Lesson 40: Prayer: Its Importance (247K)
Sunday, October 05, 2008
Prayer is communication with the God of the universe and changes the one who prays. We are responsible to pray for others. Memory verse: Isaiah 55:6.
Lesson 41: Prayer: The Way We Pray (150K)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
The basics of praying are essential to the discipline of prayer. It is important to understand the role of Jesus and God’s Holy Spirit in prayer as well as the need for corporate prayer. Memory verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 18.
Lesson 42: Evangelism: Leading Others to Faith (210K)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
This lesson will give and understanding of the meaning of evangelism. The learner will understand the need for evangelism and the Biblical way of evangelism.
Memory verse: Acts 1:8b.
Lesson 43: The Church: The Body of Christ (129K)
Sunday, October 26, 2008
The church is made up of believers
The Bible tells us about the work of the church and how important the church is to God’s Kingdom. Memory verse: Jeremiah 30:22.
Lesson 44: The Church: Membership and Ministers (161K)
Sunday, November 02, 2008
This lesson describes for the learner Christian beliefs about church membership, conduct of church business, and church ministers. Memory verse: Acts 20:28.
Lesson 45: Ordinances: Orders for the Church (151K)
Sunday, November 09, 2008
Two “orders” for the church are recognized as coming from Christ Himself. They are Biblically based or “commanded” by Jesus. They are Baptism and the Lord's Supper. Memory verse: Matthew 28:19-20.
Lesson 46: Missions: God Calls and People Go (123K)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
What is the call of God? This lesson will guide the learner to understand that call. It will also guide the learner to understand missions and God’s part in our mission and the mission of the church. Memory verse: John 20:21.
Lesson 47: Religious Freedom (113K)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Our founding fathers realized the importance of the separation of church and state. We will exlpore the difference in responsibilities of government and church as well as the responsibilities of individual persons in religious freedom. Memory verse: 1 Peter 2:17.
Lesson 48: End Times (106K)
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. This lesson gives an understanding of the end times and judgment, as well as the destiny of humans after judgment. Memory verse: Matthew 24:42.
