Bible 12 - Christian Living
Perspective: The Bible is God's primary revelation of
himself to man. In order to know and understand God, the
Christian must read and study God's Word. The Christian
recognizes that the Bible is inspired by God and is completely
true, reliable, and authoritative. As you read the Bible, God
works through the Holy Spirit in helping you to understand it and
guide you in your life.
Purpose: The Bible is the foundation of all truth. For
this reason it is important to teach the Bible in school. All of
life needs to be viewed from God's perspective. This can be done
as we study and apply the principles found in God's Word.
Objectives and Goals:
- Understand the importance of the inspiration of the Bible.
- Have a personal confrontation with God and his Word.
- Know the basic plan of salvation and be able to share it.
- Have assurance of salvation and a proper view of self.
- Learn how to study the Bible.
- Learn Bible principles that help us choose what is right.
- Learn the Bible principles about marriage and the family.
- Learn the foundational principles in Genesis and how they
relate to understanding the times.
- Understand the significance of the church and the
believer's role in the church.
General Outline:
- Biblical inspiration and authority
- Salvation
- Basic plan
- Sharing the gospel with others
- Assurance
- Accepting myself
- Priorities
- Studying the Bible
- Using Bible study helps
- Joseph - a character study
- Philippians - a book study
- Spiritual battles
- Marriage and the family
- God's plan
- Divorce
- Role of husband, wife, parents, children
- Understanding the times
- Genesis - the foundation book of the Bible
- Creation and its implications
- Fall
- Flood
- Abraham and Lot
- Friends and interpersonal relationships
- Dating, courtship, and choosing a marriage partner
- Church
- God's design
- Your role in the church
- Christian ordinances
- Money
- Nonresistance
- Your life work