Foundations

Foundations is a 12-part course which explores the basic teachings, practices and personal application of the Christian faith. It is the next step on from 'just looking' courses such as Alpha, and is designed for people who are ready to start out on the Christian life. Foundations is also helpful for Christians who want a refresher course and for newcomers to a church.

The Foundations format encourages group discussion of each topic, a search for what the Bible has to say and a challenge to participants to deepen their commitment to Christ and the locachurch. Opportunity is given for individual reflection and application. Although primarily a tool for use in small groups, Foundations can also be worked through in pairs or by individuals.

Course & Contents
1

GETTING TO KNOW YOU
Introductions to Foundations and to each other

 2

OPEN THE BOOK
What's in the Bible?
Why is it so important?
How do I start reading it?
3

KNOWING GOD
What is God like?
How can I get to know him?

 4

WHO IS JESUS?
The person of Jesus and the purpose of his life and death
5

NEW HEART, NEW START
Becoming a Christian:
believing, repenting, following

 6

THIRD PERSON
Who is the Holy Spirit? How does he work in my life?
7

SEE HOW THEY GROW (1)
Growing as a Christian:
prayer and Bible reading

 8

SEE HOW THEY GROW (2)
Growing as a Christian:
the fruit and gifts of the Holy Spirit
9

PART OF THE FAMILY
What is the church?
Where do I fit in?

 10

THE COMMITMENTS
The significance of believers baptism and church membership
11

ROCK SOLID
Surviving the pressures of this life and looking forward to the next one

 12

BREAD AND WINE
The principles and practice of communion
 

Supplementary teaching notes
for Sessions 3, 4 and 6

Supplementary notes
for Sessions 11 and 12
THE TRINITY MOVING ON
 

Additional Teaching Material
by Nigel G Wright
Principal of Spurgeon's College, London
Teaching Extra Session 2 Teaching Extra Session 3
Teaching Extra Session 4 Teaching Extra Session 5
Teaching Extra Session 6 Teaching Extra Session 7
Teaching Extra Session 8 Teaching Extra Session 9
Teaching Extra Session 10 Teaching Extra Session 11
Teaching Extra Session 12

Course created by: Sue Tomlinson, Jackie Stokoe and Mike Partridge

Additional teaching material by Nigel Wright, Principal, Spurgeon's College, London

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The views expressed are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent those of Altrincham Baptist Church or any associated organisation.