Why did Christianity grow so fast in those first few centuries? What exactly were they preaching? Can we preach like they did?
These 25 thought-provoking studies will challenge you to consider the Christian faith from the perspective of those in the first century (who see Christ as God's message and answer to everything, but do not have a New Testament). Here you start to see the difference between the "Word of God" and the Bible, and see how their Christ-Message changed the known world. Each of these studies will help the church recenter themselves onto the all-encompassing importance of Christ Himself.
The first 10 studies will examine the Scriptures to determine what the "Word of God" meant to those first followers (who do not have a New Testament). Studies 11-15 will examine the role and purpose of the Scriptures. In the third section of this guide(studies 16-20) you will uncover how Christ is both our goal and pathway back to God. In the final sections, you will consider the priorities of Paul, and how they fit in with the New Covenant and the Holy Spirit. This Study Guide contains: 25 Studies, 25 homework plus 18 charts and visuals.