Deep Dives - Theology Class

Deep Dives

Piloting a new way to grow in Christ

Registration

5 simple steps before you can attend

  • Register online
  • Purchase the book, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem (available in the HCC bookstore)
  • Watch our Theology webcast and read our Essential Beliefs
  • Read the first assignment per the syllabus.
  • Be ready for a fun, low pressure quiz.

Goals

  • To worship God with our minds (Matt 22:37, Romans 12:1-2)
  • To grow in the understanding of our "essential" beliefs (Colossians 2:2-8)
  • To marry our beliefs (orthodoxy) with our actions (orthopraxy) (James 2:18-19)

Values

  • requires motivated learners
  • no experts; no axes to grind
  • major on the majors
  • devotional study in parallel is a must

Expectations and Eligibility

  • Anyone is welcome.  However, these dives are designed as a faith deepening tool.  if you are exploring your faith, we recommend that a 1:1 Spiritual Mentorship would better suit you.
  • Watch our Theology webcast and read our Essential Beliefs as a prerequisite
  • Attend three of four classes per dive.
  • Stay current with reading schedule.
  • Take short quizzes – just for your own retention and learning.
  • Class limit:  30 people

Class Format

  • Quiz
  • Circle up discussions
  • Whiteboard work
  • "So what?" factor

Calendar

  • 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00PM
  • Location: Youth Room
  • Childcare available

Deep Dive #1

Posted: Jan 27 2010

The Doctrines of Christ and The Holy Spirit

Feb 10th – Mar 24th  (4 sessions) 
Facilitator:  Dan Deeble
Grudem:  pgs. 529 – 653

  • 2.10: Christ - come ready to discuss through pg. 567
  • 2.24: Atonement - thru pg. 607
  • 3.10: Resurrection/Ascension - thru pg. 623
  • 3.24: Holy Spirit - by read thru pg. 653


Some topics we'll study:

  • Was Jesus really God?
  • Does Christ's death atone for everyone?
  • What evidence do we have for the resurrection?
  • How does the Holy Spirit work?