SERIES:

THIS IS WHY

What about evolution? What about whether the flood really covered the whole earth? What about that weird story about Jonah or Israel’s disturbing conquest of the promised land? What about the Bible’s teaching on LGBTQ issues? What about abortion? Can you be a Christian and still believe in science?

For too long, Christians have erected roadblocks on outsiders’ journey to faith. For too long, skeptics have set the terms of the debate about the legitimacy of Christianity. It’s time to focus on the one thing that’s the true foundation of our faith and the true linchpin for anyone exploring God. 

Hint: It’s not the Bible.

PART 1: WHERE DO WE START?

Some people believe that the Bible is the foundation of the Christian faith. In this message, Justin explains why those people are wrong, and why that matters. 

9/13/20 Speaker: Justin Gerhardt

Text: I Corinthians 15:1-8

PART 2: FIRST STEPS AND UNBOXING THE BIBLE

So how does someone come to faith in Jesus if they’re starting from scratch? In this message we’ll explore the answer and delve into a better understanding of the part the Bible plays In it. 

9/20/20 Speaker: Justin Gerhardt

Text: 1 Cor 15:12-14

PART 3: ON THE RELIABILITY OF THE GOSPELS

If Christianity is built on the foundation of the resurrection of Jesus (and it is), how reliable are the primary documents that attest to his resurrection? In this message, Justin shared some of the reasons the gospels’ testimony must be taken seriously. 

9/27/20 Speaker: Justin Gerhardt

Text: Luke 1:1-4

PART 4: BECAUSE JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD

As he closes this series, Justin answers three questions: 

1. Given the primary importance of the Resurrection (and therefore the gospels which attest to it, can we dismiss whatever non-gospel parts of the Bible we take issue with?

2. You’ve said the Resurrection is the only reason to follow Jesus. Is it not feasible that a Christian could have reasons for following Jesus that go beyond the resurrection?

3. Jesus’ resurrection changed history, but how, practically speaking, does it change a life?

10/4/20 Speaker: Justin Gerhardt

Text: 1 Peter 1:3-8