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"For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit" Hebrews 4:12a (NASB)
Bible Study and Discipleship
Sunday Adult Bible Class
with Ron Habinski
"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work." Timothy 3:16,17 (NASB)
A Bible Study class is offered each Sunday
morning to feed and equip adults of all ages. The class offers a
seminary level approach to various
theological topics. The class meets from 9:30-10:40 a.m.
Fall 2008 - Introduction to Isaiah (Ron Habinski)
An examination of the major themes of Isaiah, with particular
emphasis on the Role of the Servant of the LORD in the Servant Oracles.
The course stands on its own and the
previous course material is not a required prerequisite. All are
welcome.
Course Outline
Intro Overview of Isaiah and
Course Direction
Examination of Isaiah's Major Themes
Historical and
Autobiographical Passages
Indictments & Judgments of
Judah
Yahweh's Indictments &
Judgments of Non-Jewish Peoples
The Coming of a Righteous King
The Greatness of Yahweh Our God
The Conversion of All Nations
toYahweh in the Last Days Through the Agency of Israel
Fall 2007 - Winter 2008 - Christian Ethics II (Ron Habinski)
A continuation of the 2004-2005 Christian Ethics I course. Though this is a continuation, the course stands on its own and the previous course material is not a required prerequisite. All are welcome. The course outline and full course notes, as each module is completed, are downloadable below.
Course Outline
Review of the Ethical Role
of Jesus and the Apostles
Marriage and
Sexuality - Intro and How to get Married
Marriage and
Sexuality - Intro and How to get Married
Marriage and
Sexuality - The Marriage License and Ceremony
Marriage and
Sexuality - Who is Marriage for and Why
Marriage and
Sexuality - Sexual Intimacy within Marriage
Marriage and
Sexuality - Reproduction and Birth Control
Marriage and
Sexuality - Abortion
Marriage and
Sexuality - Key Instructions for Husbands and Wives
Marriage and
Sexuality - Separation, Divorce and Remarriage
Marriage and
Sexuality - Singleness
Marriage and
Sexuality - What is Forbidden and What is Not
Self-control and the
Role
of the Holy Spirit
Our Responsibility for
Sinning Believers
Personal Separation
Separation of Church and
State
Relating
to the Laws and Standards of Human Societies
Fall 2007 - A Short Introduction to Theology (Ken Wilson)
People are often confused about the various types of Theology, considering them to the rarified subjects for the Seminarian. Over the course of several weeks we have examined the various types of Theology, their application, their development and their applicability to the Christian walk.
Spring 2008 - Postmodern Thought and the Christian (Ken Wilson)
An examination of the historical development of pre-modern, modern and post modern thought, with particular emphasis on the development of the church through redemptive history. This included a historical perspective on the cannonization of scripture and the effect of world view on Christian life.
Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 - An
Introduction
to Biblical Interpretation (Ron Habinski)
Introduction to Biblical Interpretation
What does the Bible Mean?
Luther's Principles of Interpretation
Common Interpretive Errors
Specific Literary Genres
Devotional Use
Mid-Fall 2006 - Personal
Evangelism 101 (Ken Wilson)
Course Notes Summary (coming soon)
Witnessing Bible Inserts for small bible
Witnessing Bible Inserts for large print bible
Spring 2006 - Short Course on the Book of Jonah (Ron Habinski)
A several week examination of the Book of Jonah. Although weekly lecture notes are not available, the final week summary is presented below.
Fall 2005 -Winter 2006 - Prayer (Ron Habinski)
The Fall-Winter study is on Prayer. The course will examine many aspects prayer, including the history, nature, foundations and practice of prayer, and more. The text for the course will is "The God Who Hears" by W. Bingham Hunter (ISBN 0-87784-604-9 ). The course outline and full course notes, as each module is completed, will be downloadable below. Please join us in seeking and worshiping our Lord through prayer.
Prayer -
Course Outline *Revised Jan 15/06*
How it all Began - The
History of Prayer
Why Prayer is Worthwhile -
Its Nature & Foundations
How Prayer Works - Who Is
Involved
The Texture of Prayer - How
to Pray and What to Say
Exploring Some Prayer
Mysteries
Conditions for Effective
Prayer
Conditions for
Effective Prayer - Class Handout
Jesus' Example and the
Disciples' Prayer
Why We Should Pray - Its
Benefits
Avoiding Nonsensical Prayer
Ideas and Practices
Prayer and Fasting
Keys to Effectiveness in
Prayer
Fall 2004 - Spring 2005 - Christian Ethics I (Ron Habinski)
The 2004-2005 study was a one year (Sept-June) course in Christian Ethics. The course outline and full course notes, as each module is completed, are downloadable below.
Outline of An
Introduction to Christian Ethics
Introduction to Basic
Concepts
Non-Theistic (Secular)
Ethical Theories
The Progressive Nature of
God’s Ethical Revelation
Problems with the Ethics of
the Law
The New Testament Solution
to the Problem
Jesus’ Personal Relationship
to the Law and Five Foundations of His Ethical Authority
Key Ethical Themes in the Teaching of Jesus:
Faith and Obedience – The
Starting Point
What it Means for God to
be Our Father
The Fulfillment of God’s
Will - the Spirit not the Letter
The Ethics of Jesus’ Church
The Fundamental Emphasis
on Love
Forgiveness and
Reconciliation
Slavery, Freedom and
Stewardship
Evangelism
The Role of the Spirit
Key Apostolic Ethical Themes:
The Challenge of Legalism
The Problem of
Antinomianism
The Nature and Function of
Conscience
Questionable things and
Mutual Consideration
Christian Principles for
Giving
Anger and Vengeance
Course Summary:
Final Review and
Summary
Spring 2005 - A Short Course on Intermediate States (Ron Habinski)
A single unit presentation on Intermediate States (after death) was presented after the main Christian Ethics course. The message notes are downloadable below.
Sunday Men's Bible Study
"A lot of people expect me to put down the Christian athelete and, for some reason, they think that if you believe in Jesus you have to be a wimp - how wrong they are." - Don Cherry, Faith Today 01/02/01
The Sunday Men's Bible study meets Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Lobby. All men over 18 are most welcome.
Ladies Bible Study
Tuesday 9:00am
at the church
JOY
(Just Older Youth)
The AVBC JOY group is an active
fellowship ministry for the 55+. It includes many from both inside and
outside the AVBC congregation. The group normally meets for varied
activites and outings monthly (excluding July/August).
Small Group Fellowship and Bible Study
"having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude." Colossians 2:7 (NASB)
Alta Vista Baptist has a number of small Bible
study fellowship groups. These groups of approximately 6-12
people meeting (usually weekly) at a group
member's home. Each group has a different flavour or focus of study
method or scripture. These groups provide members with a time of
regular focused Bible study, Christian fellowship, encourage, and
Scripture reading.
Most groups follow a published study guide (normally selected by the group) or a bible study or theology book, and cover a wide spectrum of Bible study techniques. Meetings usually involve both bible study and fellowship.
Most groups meet during the Fall through Spring period and
break for the Summer months.
Please contact the church office
to confirm current groups and times.
Individual Bible Study
"teaching them to observe all that I commanded you..." Matthew 28:20a (NASB)
Many Christians embark on individual Bible
Study of one sort or another. Whatever the format, Bible Study is often
facilitated by access to one or more of the expository dictionaries,
commentaries, alternate Bible translations, and other reference
materials now available. Unfortunately, most people do not have ready
access to such reference materials in their homes. The Internet
provides access to many of the major reference texts, as well as
powerful Bible search and alternative translation tools.
The Links listed below reference a number of web sites which provide access to one or more of the above tools in a useful format. While this list is by no means exhaustive, we pray that it will assist with your study and understanding of His Word.
There are also a large number of additional links that may be
of use for research and study on our Links web page.
Open Source Bible Study Tool:
e-Sword - Bible study
tool superior to virtually all professional software, but free.
Theology:
Intro to
the Doctrines of Grace
Online Bible Reading:
NASB
Bible On-line
The
Bible On-line (many languages)
The Audio
Bible On-line (Listen to the Bible)
Online Bible Reading Plans:
A
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Another One
Year Bible Reading Plan
Bible
Reading Screen Saver
Online Bible Study:
Comprehensive Bible
Study Online Library
Comprehensive NT Greek
Online Study Program
Gospelcom Bible Search
Gateway
Bible Study Support Organizations:
Sola-Scriptura
(Ligoniers) Ministries
RBC
Ministries (Our Daily Bread)
The Navigators
For further information please see the Contacts
page or contact the Church
Office.
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