Passage: Summer Electives 2016
1 Peter
"Strengthening Faith"
As Christians, we will be encountering greater challenges and trials because of our faith. Peter's letter addresses Christians who were confused and discouraged by the persecution they were encountering because of their faith. Peter exhorted them to stand strong, repeatedly reminding them of Christ’s example, the riches of their inheritance in him, and the hope of his returning again to take them to heaven. Peter explained how Christians should respond when they suffer because of their beliefs. Called the “apostle of hope,” Peter’s primary message is to trust the Lord, live obediently no matter what your circumstances, and keep your hope fixed on God’s ultimate promise of deliverance.
Reason for God (by Tim Keller)
"Defending the Faith"
In this book, Keller addresses the frequent doubts that skeptics, and even ardent believers, have about religion. Using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and potent reasoning, Keller explains how the belief in a Christian God is, in fact, a sound and rational one. To true believers he offers a solid platform on which to stand their ground against the backlash to religion created by the Age of Skepticism. And to skeptics, atheists, and agnostics, he provides a challenging argument for pursuing the reason for God.
*If you would like to join Reason for God, please contact Darren (darrenlo[at]fcbc[dot]org) for a copy of the book and readings for this Sunday, June 5. Even if you can't make it for the next few Sundays, you can still join us by reading the book and answering discussion questions before each Sunday's meeting.
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