Are You Ready To Defend Your Faith?
If someone asked you why you were Christian, what would you say? Would you say you’re a Christian because you were raised that way, or would you say you’re a Christian because you just believe it? Do you have a good defense for why you believe what you do?
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the apostle Peter writes: “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” (1 Peter 3:15).
We believe, teach and confess that no one can come to or remain in the faith without the power of the Holy Spirit, so we give all glory to God, who works faith through the means of Word and Sacrament. But there is another part to why you are a Christian. You are a Christian because Christianity is true. How can you defend that statement?
Join us in the upcoming weeks as we will explore the book “Life’s Big Questions – God’s Big Answers” by Brad Alles. Copies of the book will be available at church or through Amazon for $9.99.
Topics covered include “what is a worldview,” “does evolution explain the world,” “is the Bible true,” “what about dinosaurs,” “did Jesus really exist,” and many more.
“Life in Christ: Rooted, Woven and Grafted into God’s Story”. Reading and understanding the Bible can be difficult, even for lifelong Christians. Perhaps you even have trouble connecting your personal life to the family lineages, narratives, and parables from Christ’s teaching. Rev. Dr. Adam T. Filipek, pastor of Holy Cross and Immanuel Lutheran Churches, in Lidgerwood, ND, help us to understand how your life story—yes, your story today—is interwoven with the life of Christ in the Bible. Piece together each of the narratives in the Old and New Testaments to see how God has grafted your life onto the beautiful saving life of Christ.
you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” You can pick up your copy in the church office.
Note: Currently not meeting until the next season is available on DVD.