To Everyone...
I have had dialogue with the Mod's and they set up a Sub-Forum that is invisible and only accessed by permission.
What I propose is a little different than what we are used to as most bible studies are in lecture format.
I would like to present our interaction with Scripture as an encounter or communion rather than reading a text book.
I will first cover the topic of what is the Word of God.
We will invite the Holy Spirit to interact with us bringing inspiration and revelation.
We will consider how our interaction with His Word shapes our world view and confirms our identity.
To achieve this we will learn to hear 'the least' among us, expect revelation, preserve unity, respect the council of the mature.
We will understand that passages of scripture can serve several functions like historical fact, principles of life, personal conviction and revelation, contextual understanding. There is often more than one 'correct' interpretation.
Coming from a non-denominal Bible College we explore different views and leave the final conclusion to the individual, rather than pushing a line of argument.
So this is a body ministry rather than a classroom.
We will look at the Apostles Creed which is the oldest known attempt to define the foundational beliefs of the faith. Then the Nicaean Creed which succeeded it around 300AD.
I will present issues every 14 days and suggest portions of scripture to read devotionally.
If you are comfortable with this approach and want to join us then please indicate your interest.
I have known profound personal revelation among participants in the past using this approach, and noticed the reading of scripture in itself can be personally transforming.
By all means ask questions or make suggestions.
We want to maintain a fellowship with each other that will be inspiring and spiritually healthy in contrast to the 'Scripture ping pong' that often prevails on Christian forums.
I invite you to pray in behind this initiative for God's Spirit to bring life and truth to our hearts.