Mid-Week Bible Study

This series of messages are those taught at our mid-week Bible Study taught by numerous elders and teachers. These messages are a compilation of our mid-week Bible Study series.

The History of Doctrine – The Rise of Islam

by David Forsyth | Mar 13, 2023 | David Forsyth, Mid-Week Bible Study, The History of Doctrine

Born in the seventh century AD, Islam has become the fastest-growing world religion. Where did it come from? What does it teach? In this lesson, we will explore these issues and more.

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The History of Doctrine – The Council of Chalcedon

by David Forsyth | Mar 6, 2023 | David Forsyth, Mid-Week Bible Study, The History of Doctrine

In this lesson, we will complete our study of Christological controversies by looking at the “four fences” of Chalcedonian orthodoxy which provide boundaries beyond which it is not safe to go in exploring the mystery of how the two natures of Christ exist in one person.

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The History of Doctrine – Controversy and Canonicity

by David Forsyth | Feb 27, 2023 | David Forsyth, Mid-Week Bible Study, The History of Doctrine

In this lesson, we inquired into the controversy over icons as well as inadequate theories of the atonement proposed during the 12th century. We also evaluated the Didache and observed that it lacks the authority of the books included in the NT, which indisputably marks them as genuine Scripture written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

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The History of Doctrine – Canonicity

by David Forsyth | Feb 20, 2023 | David Forsyth, Mid-Week Bible Study, The History of Doctrine

Did the Church form the canon or did the canon form the Church? How does a Believer know what is Scripture and what isn’t? How we answer these questions will set the trajectory for our understanding of the Church and the Bible.

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Due to technical difficulties, the previous week’s study titled “The History of Doctrine – The Council of Nicea” was not recorded. – The persons and issues surrounding the deity of Christ and the refutation of Arianism as hammered out at the Council of Nicea. | Download handout