Welcome to Exploratory Meeting

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Welcome toExploratory Meeting
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Purpose of our Meeting

• Answer these basic questions
• What is The Theology Program
• What will be taught
• Who should participate
• What commitment is required
• How much does it cost
• How can it change my life

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What is The Theology Program?
Do you know what you believe and why you believe
it? The Theology Program (TTP) is a program of
Christian theology (study of God) and apologetics
(defending the faith) created with all believers
in mind. TTP seeks to give people who may never
have the time, ability, or circumstances that
allow them to attend full-time seminary the same
opportunity to study the great and rich Christian
heritage of truth. Here, you will learn theology
historically, biblically, and irenically (in a
peaceful manner). The contents of TTP are created
from a broadly evangelical perspective, engaging
other traditions in a persuasive yet gracious
manner. In short, we seek to help people think
theologically by understanding what they believe
and why they believe it.
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What will be taught?

• How do we know what books belong in the Bible?
• Do all religions lead to God?
• Why does everyone seem to interpret the Bible
  differently?
• The doctrine of the Trinitycan someone please
  explain this to me?
• How can God become man?
• Is the DaVinci code fiction or reality?
• Why did God require His Son to die on a cross?
• What changed when Adam sinned?
• So many versions of the Bible. Which one do I
  use?
• What about those who have never heard about
  Christ, can they still make it to heaven?
• Why does God allow bad things to happen?
• What is the difference between Protestants and
  Roman Catholics?
• Can we be sure that Christ rose from the grave?

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We will start here (This is all you are
committing to in this Introduction course)
(see brochure)

• 6 Courses total in The Theology Program
• 10 Classes per course 60 classes total
• 2 Hours per class
• 1 hr. 20 minutes DVD lecture
• 45 minutes group question answer session

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Who is The Theology Program for?
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• Every Christian should be biblically and
  theologically educated

Jesus said to him, Love the Lord your God with
all your heart, with all your soul, and with all
your mind. This is the first and greatest
commandment. Matt. 2237-38 (NET)
But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and
always be ready to give an answer to anyone who
asks about the hope you possess. I Pet 318 (NET)
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What commitment is required?

• Introduction to Theology Course
• Monday nights, 7-9 pm
• 10 weeks
• Approx. 3 hours/week self study (min)
• More if you want to go deeper
• You get out what you put in
• 2 case studies (apply what you learn)
• Memorize 8 passages
• Vocabulary quizzes

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How much does it cost?

• Each course costs 75/person
• Includes all course materials
• Student Notebook required textbooks
• Includes certificate at end of course (for those
  completing the minimum requirements)
• Your time and faithfulness
• Sacrificing other things of lesser importance
• Your prejudices
• Better question What did it cost Him?

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How can it change my life?

• Know God better Head and heart
• By changing the lives of others through you, YOU
  are changed in the process
• Knowledge produces confidence So what?
• I will be equipped to share my faith with others
• I will not wither in times of trouble and doubt
• I will be better able to trust God
• Knowledge is the foundation of our faith

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Balance in the Life of Every Christian
Theology
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