Topics Covered

Listed below are topics that were covered in 2014:

Christianity Explored  
Developed in partnership with: The Good Book Company 

What's it about:

Christianity Explored is an independent UK Charity which originated in All Souls Church, Langham Place, London. It is now also registered as a charity in the USA. We produce courses and other materials to help people understand from the Bible who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him. Our materials have been translated into 20 languages and are being used in 60 countries in all kinds of churches.

^Click here to see the first episode.

^The Good Book Company, 2013, Christianity Explored, Retrieved: December 2013, http://www.christianityexplored.org/about-us


Dig Deeper 
Authored by: Nigel Beynon and Andrew Sach

What's it about: 

When it comes to reading and understanding the Bible, a dangerous phrase is used by non-Christians and even some believers: "Well, that's your interpretation." It is true that without some care in your interpretation, you can "make" the Bible say almost anything. Dig Deeper is written out of the conviction that there is a right way to understand the Bible and a wrong way, and the authors show us how to read it correctly.

Dig Deeper offers sixteen "tools" readers can use to get to the bottom of any Bible passage and discover its intended meaning. Examples show how each tool helps readers discover something exciting and relevant in a passage, and the "Dig deeper" exercises offer the opportunity to practice using the tools. The book's brevity and easy-to-read format make it ideal for Christians who want to get the most out of their Bible.

^Dig Deeper: Tools for Understanding God's Word. Amazon. Retrieved December 2013, http://www.amazon.com/Dig-Deeper-Tools-Understanding-Gods/dp/1581349718
Alternate link: http://www.ivpbooks.com/9781844744312/summary

Reason for God
Authored by: Timothy Keller

What's it about:

• Why does God allow suffering in the world?
• How could a loving God send people to Hell?
• Why isn’t Christianity more inclusive?
• How can one religion be “right” and the others “wrong”?
• Why have so many wars been fought in the name of God?

These are just a few of the questions and doubts even ardent believers wrestle with today. As the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, Timothy Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced “doubts” skeptics bring to his church as well as the most important reasons for faith. And in the New York Times bestselling The Reason for God, he addresses each doubt and explains each reason.

Keller uses literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.

Taken from: Redeemer City to City (2011).The Reason For God. Books and Resources By Timothy Keller. Retrieved Dec 2013, http://timothykeller.com/books/the_reason_for_god/

Just Looking 

What's it about: 

One2One Just Looking helps you get to the heart of the Christian message as you read through the Gospel of Luke with a friend.

You'll explore the extraordinary life of Jesus Christ as you read about his birth, teaching, miracles, trial, death and resurrection. And along the way, you'll be able to think through for yourself some of the questions you have about the Christian faith.

The One2One series is for use by two friends who meet regularly to look at what the Bible says. Just Looking contains 24 studies but can be used flexibly—you can plot your own route through, or follow one of three suggested ones.

Taken from: The Good Book Company Ltd (2013). One2One: Just Looking
Exploring together the life and message of Jesus. thegoobook.co.uk. Retrieved Dec 2013, http://www.thegoodbook.co.uk/outreach/passionforlife/one2one-just-looking