Kootenai Church Adult Sunday School

The early church recognized a canon. The post-apostolic church recognized a canon. What do canonical books have in common? A look at five qualities of canonical books.

A definition for “canon” as applied to Scripture. A look at the theological, ecclesiastical, and political concerns that confronted the early church and raised the need to acknowledge which writings were inspired and authoritative.

A definition for “canon” as applied to Scripture. A look at the theological, ecclesiastical, and political concerns that confronted the early church and raised the need to acknowledge which writings were inspired and authoritative.

The difference between true and false believers is how they live their lives. Is it possible to know whether someone is saved or not by observing how they live? An exposition of 1 John 2:3-4.

Nebuchadnezzar has a second dream. An exposition of Daniel 4:1-9. Download sermon notes: PowerPoint | PDF

To approach God at any age it was done through a mediator. Sin is a very real problem for the saved and the unsaved alike. We take comfort in knowing that Jesus is our Advocate before the Father standing in His presence on our behalf. Jesus is the propitiation for our sins. An exposition of 1 John 2:1-2.

Real believers must have a proper view of God and know the reality of sin. That true fellowship with the Father is the result of walking in His Light. An exposition of 1 John 1:5-10.

In these introductory verses, we cover the background to 1 John. Heresy in the form of Gnosticism had infiltrated the early church. John’s response to that was to “proclaim” Christ from his first-hand experience as an Apostle. An exposition of 1 John 1:1-4.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are rescued from the furnace and Nebuchadnezzar promotes them. An exposition of Daniel 3:24-30.

Nebuchadnezzar interrogates and punishes Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego for their refusal to bow to his idol.

Nebuchadnezzar requires worship of the image he created. Download sermon notes: PowerPoint | PDF

Daniel finishes his interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream and is rewarded. Download sermon notes: PowerPoint | PDF

Daniel begins the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar's dream. Download sermon notes: PowerPoint | PDF

There is an audio delay issue with the video caused by the new video setup. We hope to have it fixed before the next recording. Review of subject matter from July 2020 Download sermon notes: PowerPoint | PDF

Answering five common objections raised by skeptics. We use what we have learned in our study so far. We analyze the presuppositions and assumptions behind the objections.

Answering five common objections raised by skeptics. We use what we have learned in our study so far. We analyze the presuppositions and assumptions behind the objections.

A survey of the types of mistakes commonly made in copying documents, and how they can be identified in the text.

A survey of the types of mistakes commonly made in copying documents, and how they can be identified in the text.

A fun exercise in examining “textual variants.”

A look at the evidence in the New Testament that demonstrates that New Testament books were viewed and treated as Scripture. They were copied, collected, and widely distributed quickly.