What if we didn't have a complete picture of what the Bible means by "kindness"? When we learn to see people from God's perspective everything changes. In this class we explore what kindness is and how it relates to meekness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control.
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Commitment to action is the foundation of finding truth, according to John 8:31-32. By thinking about the dynamics between Invitation and Challenge we can lead people to greater commitment to following Christ. Their actions will build their confidence by proving that God knows what He is talking about. They will begin to see the truth, and they will begin to find true freedom in Christ. This class explains all these concepts and gives a practical guide for how to help others.
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The story of a man born blind in John 9. Learn how Jesus not only opened his eyes but led him into a deeper faith. This class will guide you through the man’s growth—from physical healing to boldly defending Jesus as he is drawn closer to God. This class is designed to help anyone learn to lead others to a better walk with Jesus.
Many people have a difficult time understanding what "spiritual" means. This class identifies four important characteristics of spirituality, contrasting it with the lower, seen, sensual, and temporary nature of the flesh.
When we understand what spiritual growth is and how it happens, we find it much easier to find people we can help bring closer to Christ. Helping people solve real--world problems will help them build confidence in God's word, and growing ourselves will help put us in the right places to be able to find them.
We've been talking about faithfulness, which has at its heart conviction. But how can we build conviction that will push us forward when we don't feel like moving forward? This class breaks it down and provides a biblical example to help you move ahead.
While we can speak generally about what our purpose is (glorifying God and living like Jesus) those statements leave little instruction about the decisions we make daily. Those decisions tend to focus only on avoiding evil. While that's important, it does not help us choose between good options, especially in choosing what we do with our lives. The Scriptures give us several ways to find meaning for our day-to-day lives.
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