Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills ChurchBible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class

1. Where and how to find things in the Bible?

• Overview of Chronology; How to tie Books of the Bible to Chronological events

2. What is the Bible – is it reliable?

• What are the different translations all about?

• Who wrote it; when was it written; where is the original

• Can you believe the Bible? (Everything?)

3. What are the Events, Characters and Places? (Two OT lessons)

• Chronology, Geography

• What are the major themes and concepts?

4. New Testament life of Jesus; four Gospels;

• Scarlet thread of Christ; Resurrection/Crucifiction

Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills ChurchBible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class

1. How do I study the Bible (by myself)?

• What resources are available

• How do I use a Study Bible

• Tying Acts and the Epistles together

Each class will have a Bible study tool, the tool will be used in that weeks homework

Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills ChurchBible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class

Whose needs are we going to address?Whose needs are we going to address?

• Members

• Potential Members

• Saved

• Lost

Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills ChurchBible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class

What needs are we going to address?What needs are we going to address?

• Fear of the unknown– Bible, God, Smart Church People

• Lack of knowledge– Never owned/read a Bible– Never been taught from or about the Bible

Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills ChurchBible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class

How can basic Bible knowledge be learned such that transformation takes place?How can basic Bible knowledge be learned such that transformation takes place?

• Basic Bible knowledge– What is it, who wrote it, what does it say, how much is true?

• Transformation– Include the Gospel message– Remember final outcome is up to the Holy Spirit

Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills ChurchBible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class

How can basic Bible knowledge be learned such that transformation takes place?How can basic Bible knowledge be learned such that transformation takes place?

Fear of the unknown

Confidence in the facts

LEADS to FAITH

SALVATION

Never learnedLack of knowledge

Assurance of SALVATION Tools to walk closer daily

Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills ChurchBible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class

What are some avenues to get from point A (little Bible background) toWhat are some avenues to get from point A (little Bible background) to

point B (a handle on the basics with confidence and tools to go to the next level)?point B (a handle on the basics with confidence and tools to go to the next level)?

• Avenues– Fun, easy, visual

• Tools– Resources (handouts, study guides)– Contacts (Us, Pastors, Elders, recommendations)– Knowledge (successfully complete the class)

Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills ChurchBible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class

What part are you equiped and ready to play?What part are you equiped and ready to play?What role, how much time can you give?What role, how much time can you give?

• Establish and meet a timeline for curriculum and material development

• Practice and prepare for the initial class

• Be ready to teach• Help teach• Encourage others to teach