Is the Bible a compilation of books or is it really one book? Is it a collection of helpful stories or is it really one story from start to finish?And is the Bible an encyclopedia of helpful information, or is it something bigger—much grander than we typically think? We will be taking a survey of the Old and New Testaments, to learn and be reminded of what—and ultimately, who—the Bible is really about.
Scripture Reference: Acts 18:1-11; 19:1,8-10
In the latter half of Acts, Paul is seen engaging in the most effective long term evangelism strategy ever conceived…church planting. This pattern of establishing Jesus Communities is the model for all those seeking to be faithful to be Jesus’ witnesses in whatever generation.
Sermon Points:
Is the Bible a compilation of books or is it really one book? Is it a collection of helpful stories or is it really one story from start to finish?And is the Bible an encyclopedia of helpful information, or is it something bigger—much grander than we typically think? We will be taking a survey of the Old and New Testaments, to learn and be reminded of what—and ultimately, who—the Bible is really about.
Scripture Reference: Acts 17:16-34
Many people think that in order to embrace Christianity you have to check your intellect at the door. But Paul marches right into the epicenter of Greek culture and goes toe to toe with the philosophy of the day and shows how the Creator God can only make sense of life.
Sermon Points:
Is the Bible a compilation of books or is it really one book? Is it a collection of helpful stories or is it really one story from start to finish?And is the Bible an encyclopedia of helpful information, or is it something bigger—much grander than we typically think? We will be taking a survey of the Old and New Testaments, to learn and be reminded of what—and ultimately, who—the Bible is really about.