Foundations - Stepping Stones Introduction
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Introduction
Introduction
Today we’re going to introduce a series that I taught many years ago. The title of the series is simply Foundations series, as we’re going to deal with simple subjects that build upon one another to provide a foundation for the believer in Christ.
Although I called this the Foundation Series, possibly a more explanatory name would be
The thought for this series came to me long ago - back when I taught a teen Sunday School class - long before I ever envisioned pastoring a church.
(FYI - I had no desire nor plans to serve God in the capacity of pastor - but it’s amazing what God will do if you just open yourself to be used of him in whatever way He wishes)
Constant narrowing in view
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
I. “In the Beginning…”
I. “In the Beginning…”
Explaining the Truth about Evolution
What is Evolution?
Exploring Darwinism (Macro-evolution)
How did it all begin?
By accident, or design?
Why is Evolution promoted?
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
II. “Which God is True?”
II. “Which God is True?”
What makes Christianity different?
Summarize different religions / beliefs
Compare religions / beliefs to the Bible
Find out how we can determine the True God
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
III. "Yea, Hath God Said?”
III. "Yea, Hath God Said?”
Understanding the Word of God
The perfect harmony of the Scriptures
The History of the KJV
Problems with other versions of the Bible
Understanding Satan’s attack on the Bible
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
IV. “The Wages of Sin…”
IV. “The Wages of Sin…”
Examining the Sin problem
The introduction of sin upon man
Who is under the bondage of sin
The consequences of sin
But this man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God;
V. “This Man…” - Jesus!
V. “This Man…” - Jesus!
Jesus in the Old Testament
Jesus in Prophesy
The Ministry of Christ
The Sacrifice of Christ
The Atonement of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ
The Ascension of Christ
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
VI. “Ye Shall Seek Me…”
VI. “Ye Shall Seek Me…”
The Doctrine of Prayer
Where our Power lies
How to have a more effective prayer life
The importance of intercessory prayer
How prayer grasps eternity
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
VII. “Go Ye…”
VII. “Go Ye…”
Our Commission
Where do we go from here?
Why we must reach the lost
Methods on how to witness
Conclusion
Conclusion
