Adult Forum
In between services we hold an adult forum bible study. This forum rotates through various formats as we study together. These formats consists of various bible studies, video based studies, and book studies.
Current:
Lutheran Catechesis Series published by the Concordia Catechetical Academy - Old Testament Creation to the Giving of the Law on Mount Sinai
Past Studies:
Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World By Bob Goff - Author Bob Goff is a New York Times best selling author and was a recognized lawyer for over 25 years. In 2001 he saw a need in India and founded what is now known as Love Does. If you would like to purchase a copy for yourself by clicking here.
The Truth Project (DVD/Online) The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 13 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett.
The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Book Study) Letters from a Senior demon to a lesser demon teaching him how to tempt man. We looked at these letters in light of the 10 commandments and the devil's words to Adam and Eve, "Did God really say?" and Jesus' words, "It stands written!"
God at Work Your Vocation in all of life by Gene Edward Veith (Book Study)
Noah - The Man, The Ark, The Flood by Rev. Kurt Klaus (DVD/Online - Free to download) A five centuries-old man building a huge boat on the startling news of coming floodwaters - sounds like the makings of one remarkable story. It is. Jump in and get your feet wet with Noah: The Man, The Ark, The Flood, the latest Bible study from the Men's NetWork.
Eating God's Sacrifice (DVD and Book Study) An 8 session DVD series which portrays the Lord's Supper through Old Testament sacrifices, featuring Dr. Daniel Brege. Not only will this series enhance one's understanding of the Lord's Supper, but also will show how all of the Old Testament sacrifices pointed to Christ. Sessions include: Beginning to Sense the Lord's Supper from the Old Testament, The Passover, The Tabernacle, The Burnt Offering, The Sin and Guilt Offerings, The Peace Offering, The Grain Offering, Hebrews: Epistle of Sacrifice
The Necessary Distinction - Examining The Lutheran Doctrine of Law and Gospel
Upcoming:
Lutheran Catechesis - Bible Study Through the Old Testament
Come In We Are Closed By Tyrel Bramwell - Many evangelicals are unfamiliar with it, don’t understand it, and are often offended when they encounter it, but when it comes to the Lord’s Supper the Scriptures clearly teach that Holy Communion is not for anybody and everybody. In this short work of fiction Rev. Tyrel Bramwell recalls the questions he had when he first encountered closed Communion as a young evangelical and the conversations he has had as a pastor, in order to dispel false assumptions and provide the Biblical answers to real misunderstandings. Download the Study Guide by clicking here.
Everybody Always: Becoming Love in a World Full of Setbacks and Difficult People by Bob Goff - In this five-session video Bible study, bestselling author Bob Goff shares some of the stories from his life that have helped him understand what it truly means to love everybody the way Jesus loved them–without fear, insecurity, or restriction. Following Christ means more than just putting a toe in the water when it comes to loving others. It means grabbing your knees and doing a cannonball! And, as Jesus revealed, it means loving the difficult ones. Everybody, Always will provide practical steps to help you take that journey.
Christianity in the Age of Terrorism by Dr. Gene Vieth Book Study
Luther on Galatians - Video series with Dr. Rod Rosenbladt first done at Faith Lutheran Church Capistrano Beach CA.
Pericope Study
Pericope class is an open forum bible study. We meet every week at 9:30AM to look at the upcoming Sunday's readings in the church lectionary that are two Sunday's out. We discuss the text in detail, how it fits into the time of the church year, how it relates to us, and how might it be preached on Sunday. It is a time to really dig deep and ask the big questions before the Sunday service. The upcoming readings can be found in the lectionary calendar here.
Called to Believe Teach and Confess
Doctrine Course
"Called to Believe Teach and Confess offers an overview of the major doctrines of Christianity in a comprehensive but accessible way Written from a Lutheran perspective this book is a helpful resource to those within that tradition and to others who seek a deeper theological understanding Firmly rooted in Scripture this book emphasizes the interrelatedness of all Christian teaching with its central teaching being the doctrine of justification by grace through faith in Jesus Christ This book is ideal as a text for university students and other educated Christian adults who seek to expand their knowledge of God s revelation and its application in human lives It introduces and uses classical theological vocabulary and terminology while offering clear definitions and application Key terms study questions glossary and sidebars help make this a valuable resource Suggested readings from Scripture the Lutheran Confessions and other secondary sources guide the reader into deeper study"
This Doctrine Class met in 2017 at Prince of Peace on Wednesday nights to discuss the doctrine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and its confessions.