Bible+Doctrine+History
The Essentials class is 43 talks for those new to Christianity, prospective members, and those who wish to learn more about CPC.
Summary
Essentials is a regular Sunday school class serving those new to CPC and/or those new to Protestant and Reformed doctrine. Lessons rotate annually from four core categories: Christian doctrine, Bible knowledge, Church History, and life at CPC. Some people will attend to prepare for membership, though the class is not a prerequisite to membership. Some people will attend to learn essentials about Reformed Christianity. The class is structured so that it is easy to drop in on topics of particular interest. Topics are posted on the church calendar.
Essentials is a point-of-entry for the Sunday school ministry of CPC. Ultimately, one of the other Sunday school classes will be a better place for long-term care and community.
Each class opens with a guest speaker: an elder, deacon, member of the Pastoral Staff, adult Sunday school leader, Ministry Team chair, or member of the Support Staff. Each guest will take 5-10 minutes to ...
- Introduce themselves, their family, and a little personal background
- Explain how they first came to CPC
- Describe specific ways CPC has been special to their family
- Describe how they serve CPC
- Describe ways you can serve in their area of ministry
Talks on the Bible (13)
Old Testament
Navigating the Old Testament
Old Testament History
How to read the First Five Books
How to read the Historical Books
How to read the Prophetic Books
How to read Hebrew Poetry
New Testament
Navigating the New Testament
New Testament History
How to read the Four Gospels
How to read the Epistles
How to read Revelation
Talks on Christian Doctrine (25)
The Bible - January 26, 2020
One Story - February 2, 2020
The Mission and Vision of CPC - February 16, 2020
Ministry Structure at CPC- February 23, 2020
How to become a member - March 1, 2020
Shepherding at CPC - March 8, 2020
The Trinity and the Covenant of Redemption - March 15, 2020
The Work of the Holy Spirit - March 22, 2020
What is a Person? - March 29, 2020
Two Covenants - April 19, 2020
Original Sin - April 26, 2020
What is the Gospel? - May 3, 2020
The Order of Salvation
Free Will and Election
Ordinary Means of Grace
Three Uses of the Law
Who is Jesus?
The Cross
The Church
The Lord’s Supper
Baptism
Infant Baptism
Membership and Vows
Last Things
Heaven and Hell
Talks on Church History (9)
The Apostolic Church (Acts)
The Early Church (65-313)
The Christian Empire (313-500)
The Medieval Church (500-1309)
Renaissance and Reformation
Seventeenth and Eighteenth Century
The Church in America 1
The Church in America 2 - January 5, 2020
Presbyterianism - January 12, 2020