Authority is one of the most contested ideas in our moment. This session clarifies that Scripture speaks with authority not because we agree with it, understand it fully, or find it convenient, but because it comes from God Himself.

Many Christians read the Bible devotionally without ever stopping to consider what kind of book it actually is. This session clarifies what the Bible claims to be, how it is organized, and why those details matter for faithful interpretation.

Many Christians want to read the Bible faithfully but feel unsure where to begin or whether they can truly understand it. This lesson lays the groundwork for the course by showing that God gave His Word to be known and that learning to read it well is both possible and worthwhile.

 “If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” —Romans 12:18

Verbal argument, private violence, or national conflict – the cause of them all can be traced back to the wrongful lust to want more than we have, to be envious of and covet what others have, whether it be their position or their possessions.  (Douglas J. Moo)

The goal of understanding God’s design is not to win cultural arguments but to win people for Christ. Our mission is to speak truth with mercy, embody grace with conviction, and point a confused world to the God who still redeems the broken.

A culture in rebellion against God inevitably descends into chaos. The disorder we see, moral confusion, fractured families, and pervasive anxiety, is not random but the result of rejecting divine design. 

Scripture teaches that all who desire to live godly lives in Christ will face persecution. While opposition increases in our culture, many believers around the world endure far greater suffering, and their faith challenges us to stand firm and support them.

Technology is a powerful tool that can advance God’s purposes or distract us from them. When used wisely, it serves as a gift; when left unchecked, it becomes a trap that dulls our minds, isolates our hearts, and endangers our children.

Christians should engage in civic life without losing sight of their higher allegiance to Christ. Our goal is not to be partisan but to be principled, standing on Scripture rather than any political platform.