Threshold ministries

Starting Sunday, January 16^th at 6pm, we will be offering a 13 week Doctrine and Theology Class.  This class, taught by Pastor Jobey, will be an in depth, seminary style class going through the major essential and core doctrines of the Word in biblical order.  The goal is to equip the body to become worshippers who worship in Spirit and in Truth, students who rightly handle the Word of God, and missionaries who can defend their faith in an increasingly faithless world.

 

For a detailed outline of the class, see below.

 

The class will be $35 per person, or $55 per couple.*  With this, you will receive:

 

• 200 pages of well organized and arranged notes, equivalent to a 400 page standard size book, a $20 value.  In the notes, there are over 600 footnotes which include 1,500 Scripture references.

 

• A PDF version of the notes.

 

• Q and A at the end of each session.

 

• A “Doctrine Discount” card for theCanvas.  This card will give you 20% off any bible study materials we offer in theCanvas (excludes clothing, drinks, and music CDs).

 

• In addition to the “Doctrine Discount” card, we will be offering a temporary major credit towards one of three suggested doctrinal resource books during the duration of the Class:

 

1. Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem.  Highly recommended by the staff.  A 1,300 page single volume yet thorough book that covers some of the biggest and most challenging doctrinal themes

$45 Regular Retail Price

$26 Regular Movement Price

$10 Your special Movement Student Price! ($21 with Discount Card after Doctrine Class is over)

1. Doctrine by Mark Driscoll.  Also highly recommended by the staff, Mark Driscoll is a no-nonsense, doctrinally sound teacher whose book, which is written more as a traditional book than a reference work, is 400+ pages covering the main doctrines of our faith.

$23 Regular Retail Price

$15 Regular Movement Price

$5 Your special Movement Student Price! ($12 with Discount Card after Doctrine Class is over)

 

1. Salvation Belongs to the Lord by John Frame.  Almost 400+ pages, this is a very “pastoral” look at systematic theology as he aims a bit more at practical implications of theology.

$25 Regular Retail Price

$17 Regular Movement Price

$5 Your special Movement Student Price! ($14 with Discount Card after Doctrine Class is over).

 

1. ESV Study Bible.  An incredible bible translation perfect fur study and understandability.  The reference notes and commentary, the maps, and the many incredible articles in the back of the book will be points of reference for years to come.  If you don’t have either a study bible or an ESV version of the bible, this is a must have.

$50 Regular Retail Price

$32 Regular Movement Price

$15 Your special Movement Student Price ($20 with Discount Card after Doctrine Class is over)

 

Descriptions for each book will be given at the class.  These discounts will only be available during the 13 week session.  There will be other recommended books available in case you already have these.  A more thorough list will be available at the class.

 

 

*Of course, the class will be available online for free as well, but you will miss out on the included benefits of being there in person.  If for any reason you are unable to pay the registration fee, do not let this hinder you from signing up.  No one will be turned away for financial hardship.  The goal of charging, as you can tell, is to not just cover cost but to purposely put tools in people’s hands.  You can also “audit” individual classes for $5 per class, but with no additional benefits, such as the Discount card or book credits.

 

Each week will start at 6pm and will go until around 7.45pm with a short break in the middle for coffee, bathrooms, etc.  Childcare will be provided at no charge.

 

To Sign Up:

Email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Include the following information:

 

• Name
• Spouse’s name
• Number and ages of children for needed childcare
• Let us know if you would like to sponsor a scholarship for someone else, in full or in part

 

Doctrine and Theology Class Outline

Here is a detailed outline of the major doctrines and theology we will be studying over the course of the 13 weeks.

Introduction to Doctrine

Various Terms and Studies We Will be Looking At

Where We Ascertain Theology and Doctrine

Differentiating Essential vs. Peripheral Doctrine

The Trinitarian God

God Reveals Himself

The Knowable Name of God

Three Distinct Persons, Yet One True God

Common Mistakes with the Trinity

How are They Distinct if They are One?

What Difference Does it Make?

The Word of God

How Can We Know God?

How do We Know it is God’s Voice?

The Bible: What is It?

Who Wrote It?

How Reliable is It?

How Can I Understand It?

What Difference Does it Make?

The Creator and His Creation

God as Creator

God’s Word Amidst Creation

The Trinity in Creation

The Age of Creation

The Pinnacle of God’s Creation

Male and Female

Made in the Image of the Trinitarian God

In What Ways can We be Like God?

What Difference Does it Make?

Man: the (Broken) Image of God

Satan

So What Happened?

The Curse

The Effects of Sin and the Curse

God’s Sovereignty Amidst Evil

the Shattered Image of God

What Difference Does it Make?

Covenant

Sin Must be Punished

What is a Covenant?

The Covenants of the Bible

The Covenants of the Old Testament

The Need for a New Covenant

What Difference Does it Make?

Jesus

Covenant of Redemption

Why Did God Become Flesh?

Kinsman Redeemer

The Incarnation

The Word Made Flesh

Jesus, the Lord: Holy Creator King

Jesus the Human: Baby, Boy, Man

the Ministry of Jesus

the Rejection of Jesus

A New Covenant?

the Death of Christ

What Difference Does it Make?

The Cross

the Atonement of Christ

Justice and Mercy

Propitiation and Penal Substitution

Motivated by Love

the Resurrection of Christ

the Rewards of the Cross

What Difference Does it Make?

Salvation

How Then, are We Saved?

The Order of Salvation

Election, Calling, Regeneration, Faith

Justification and Adoption

Sanctification and Glorification

What Difference Does it Make?

The Holy Spirit

Who is He and What Does He Do?

Sanctification Through a Faith That Works

Spirit-Led Discipleship

His Gifts

Breakdown of the Gifts

What Difference Does it Make?

The Church

The Body of Christ

Ecclesiology

One But Many

Marks of a Church

Church Life is a Complete Life

Church Structure: The Trinity as a Model

Our Roles in God’s Design

Members, Deacons, Elders

The Difference Between Pastoring and Ministering

Purpose of Each Believer

A Missional Church

Eschatology

What Are the “Last Days”?

The Millennium: What is It?

Varying Views: Pros and Cons of Each View

The Second Coming of Christ

What Difference Does it Make?

 

Eschatology

The Second Coming of Christ

All Enemies of God Bound Forever

The Eternal Kingdom of God

The Eternal Torment of Hell

What Difference Does it Make?

Our Worshipful Response

Worshipping in Spirit and in Truth

Prayer, Meditation, and Communion

Fellowship, Service and Witness

Methods and Practices

What Difference Does it Make?

Appendices

Appendix A: How to Study Your Bible

Appendix B: Doctrines We Do Not Hold

Appendix C: Creeds and Statements

Appendix D: Glossary of Terms

Appendix E: Scripture Index

Appendix F: General Index

Appendix G: Recommended Reading