Is your church or study group getting ready to start a new Bible study or Sunday School class? If this is a new group study, I would like to suggest affirming a strong foundation in doctrinal teachings, really understanding what your church believes and teaches (their Statement of Faith), and knowing your own personal Statement of Faith.
To help you accomplish that, I suggest watching and discussing three short videos: The first video is "Leading a Small Group Discussion," a 4 minute video by Ross Anderson of PursueGod.org. The second is a video I created from my PowerPoint discussion titled "Bible Study: Essential Christian Doctrines." And the third video is "Bible Study: Non-Essential Christian Doctrines."
Every believer should make it a goal to be able to put your own personal Statement of Faith in writing and test that against Scripture. Acts 17:11 applies whether you are hearing a message, being led in a Bible study, or doing your own personal study. Test that message or study against Scripture. It can only strengthen your faith, to be able to articulate clearly and effectively what you believe and why you hold those beliefs.
Bill Gray, Bill & Dory Gray Christian Ministries
