Alliance Bible Church - Mequon, Wisconsin

How do we change? We all know that change doesn’t come easily for anyone, Christians included. What a relief it is to discover that God hasn’t left His followers to figure out this challenge on their own. In this message, we’ll take a look at how God has provided a way for Christians to experience authentic change. We hope you’ll join us for Part 12 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," as we take a deep dive into this issue of change!

1. God’s Power Makes It Possible
2. God Provides a Process
3. God Provides for Our Motivations

Text: 2 Peter 1:3-11

All human beings possess an inescapable sense that if we were to be examined, we would be rejected. This sense is right because God tells us "no one is righteous." If you want to shed this eerie feeling, you are longing for justification. We'll take a deep dive into it in Part 11 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp."

Justification:
1. Why We Need It
2. What It Is
3. How to Get It

Text: Romans 3:21-26

Hell and heaven have taken a backseat. Distorted notions of God's love have eradicated hell and our affluent, comfortable and convenient society have made heaven only marginally better than what we have now. It's time to rediscover the biblical teaching on eternity. Let's unpack this together in Part 10 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp."

Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-10; Revelation 21:1-4

Jesus is coming back. That is a sure thing. But He will come like a thief in the night. Are you ready? Join us as we consider these things in Part 9 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp."

Two settings to use the teaching on the return of Christ:
1. Comfort
2. Challenge

Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11

The dwelling place of God is paradise. We aren't experiencing that at the moment. Why? Because we've been banished from His presence. How do we get back in? Will we get back in? Join us for Part 8 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," to find out!

Access to God…
1. What Inhibits Access
2. The Means of Access
3. The Outcome of Access

Text: Leviticus 16:1-34

People stare at beauty in art or nature for hours without giving a thought to, “what I’m getting out of this.” How much more ought we be able to stare at the beauty, majesty, grace and goodness of Christ, without giving a second thought to how He serves my well-being. Join us as we consider this in Part 7 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp"

1. The Humanity of Christ
2. The Deity of Christ
3. Cur Deus Homo? (Why a God Man?)

Text: John 1:1-5; 14-18

Sin thrives in the dark. It hides behind masks of subtle, intricately woven lies. In Part 6 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," we’ll look at three of those lies and how a Christian can unmask them.

1. The Reality of Sin
2. The Severity of Sin
3. The Consequences of Sin

Text: Genesis 3 & Romans 1

God is love. Love is god. Which statement is true? What difference does it make? In Part 5 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," come discover the enormity of God’s love. It’s deeper than you ever thought possible.

1. Five Senses of God’s Love
2. Correcting Christian Clichés
3. God’s Love in Jesus

Text: Selected Scriptures

In Part 4 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," we'll be looking at Scripture passages that don't get a lot of attention in 21st century America. But they are in the Bible for a reason. They tell us about God - the only God there is.

The Holiness of God:
1. The Overwhelming Nature of It
2. The Unyielding Power of It
3. The Surprising Origin of It

Text: Leviticus 10:1-3; 2 Samuel 6:1-8; Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 11:27-32; Hebrews 10:26-31

What makes the God of the Bible different from all other gods? Isaiah makes it clear that God is sovereign over all things. What is the sovereignty of God and why does it matter? Join us in Part 3 of the series, "Theological Bootcamp," as we explore this together!

1. The Foolishness of False gods
2. The True God Sustains
3. The True God Is in Control

Text: Isaiah 46