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Learning Through the Da Vinci Code (Part 1)

Gary DeLashmutt

The Da Vinci Code proposes that the gospels concerning Jesus are not accurate. Were the gospels we read today chosen to paint a specific picture of Jesus that supported the reigns of power-hungry people, or can we trust that they are historical and trustworthy? We look at six facts concerning the four gospels and why we can trust the Bible's representation of Jesus.

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Cracking the Code (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

Is Gnosticism really a viable alternative to Christianity that was oppressed by the Orthodox Church? Can Gnostic and Christian beliefs coexist? We analyze which belief system reveals the true Jesus by breaking down the historicity of the written works of each, how these belief systems cannot coexist, and why it is so important to discuss the message of the Bible.

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Cracking the Code (Part 1)

Lee Campbell

Can we trust the Bible on what it says about Jesus? What about all those other gospels concerning Jesus not included in our standard text? Using the Da Vinci Code, we explore the topic of who the real Jesus is and is not. He is not just a man, or just a spirit, but he is God who died and rose again.

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The Infinite Personal God

Jim Leffel
Exodus 3:1-15

Our culture today has many ideas that describe the nature of God. We may be challenged in our personal assumptions of the character of God through studying the Bible. God has revealed His personhood to us throughout the Bible. The book of Exodus gives a picture that the God of the Bible is both infinite and personal.\r\n\r\nA coffee shop interview about God's character from an anonymous interviewee was included.

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Is John Saying Christians Don't Sin?

Gary DeLashmutt
1 John 3:5-9

John's teaching raises the question of whether there can be Christians who commit sins. The idea that Christians can cease sinning is taught against clearly in other parts of Scripture. Instead, John is combating false teachers who intentionally sinned in a habitual lifestyle without remorse. These false teachers lived sexually immoral lives and yet taught their followers that they were above sexual immorality, further affirming their false teaching and hypocrisy. Those who are truly known by Christ are eager to share his message with others, have a sensitized conscience, are eager to hear from God's Word, and have a growing love for other Christians. This stands in contrast to the false teachers John was arguing against.

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False Teachers

Gary DeLashmutt
1 John 4:16

John warns his audience about the false teachers, something Jesus had forewarned about. False teachers are detected by their immoral lifestyle and teachings, their lack of love for others, and their denial of Jesus' identity. In order to combat false teaching, we should learn God's Word so we can evaluate teachers, reach out to victims of false teachers, and warn others about them.

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Back to Basics

Gary DeLashmutt
1 John 1:1-4

John, the last living disciple of Jesus, writes to Christian communities around Ephesus to reassure them of who Jesus is and what true spirituality looks like. Jesus Christ has always existed from eternity past and entered history as a human. Jesus' purpose was to die on the cross to restore the opportunity for people to be reconciled with God through his death. When we start a personal relationship with God, we have a deep spiritual connection with others who know Jesus.

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Avoiding Capture

Dennis McCallum
Colossians 1:27-28

What is the standard for right and wrong in this world? What happens when the church is captured by the culture surrounding it? Does right and wrong change at that point? Paul warns the church in Colossae to watch out and make sure they are not taken captive by deceptive philosophy from the culture. This applies to modern believers as well. It is the key to maturity and yet the church has a vast history of buying into deceptive philosophy.\r\n

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Spiritual Warfare (Part 6)

Dennis McCallum
Ephesians 6

Within spiritual warfare, we are able to withstand Satan's tactics by resting in God's power. We must learn to stand firm in God's truth to defend ourselves from Satan's accusations, affirming our position in Christ in faith as we remain intent on accomplishing God's mission. As we remain persistent in prayer, rooted in God's Word, and confident of the security we have through Christ, we are able to effectively fight against Satan's schemes.

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