Basic Christian Beliefs
Session 1 - God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Our Creator God is much more than some impersonal
force of the universe that we can harness with our mental
powers. The experience of humanity, recorded both in
Scripture and in Christian writings, has shown that God
loves us and expresses compassion in personal ways that no
mere creative force could do. This personal God gives us
glimpses of himself through the lives of His people--in the
Bible and in modern times, too. Download Resources
Session 2 - Scripture
What is the Bible? Is it an old, dusty collection of
ancient wisdom and folklore? Is it a treasure trove of
personal promises for each Christian? Can people understand
the Bible? Is the Bible important for our daily lives?
Wise Bible scholars help us clear up these questions --
and more. Download Resources
Session 3 - Sin and Salvation
What exactly is it that happens when a person becomes
a Christian? And why do we have so much jargon to describe
it?
First, the Bible itself uses many different words and
phrases to refer to the great change that takes place when
a person becomes a Christian.
And second, because humans are so different, there are
many ways we can meet Christ. Download Resources
Session 4 - Sanctification
In the face of conventional wisdom, bumper stickers, and
1 John 1:8, why do Christians in Wesleyan denominations
insist on teaching entire sanctification? Because the Bible
teaches perfect love, a pure heart, and freedom from
slavery to sin. The possibility of deliverance from all sin
and of being renewed in the image of God are themes that
permeate the Scriptures. Download Resources
Session 5 - The Church
What is the Church? What is its purpose? Why do we
need to be a part of the Church? In these days when many
people prefer to be “spiritual” without being “religious,”
why has the Church become more important than ever? Download Resources
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Adult Editorial Group
Everett Leadingham
Senior Editor
Jeremy Coleson
Assistant Editor
Merritt J. Nielson
Director of Curriculum
Session Writers
Dennis Bratcher (2)
Howard Culbertson (1, 4)
Karen DeSollar (1)
Frank Dewey (1)
Roger Hahn (3, 4)
Vicki Hesterman (5)
Dean Nelson (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Lyle Pointer (5)
Jarair Tashjian (1)