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Christian Resources:

Our Approach to Christian Education

We at Abiding Vine Ministries believe there is only one reason to study the Bible; to know the mind of God – to find out what He thinks. We don't do bible studies that help people learn facts or reinforce their opinions about the Bible. Our study material is designed to change lives, to move a believer into a deeper relationship with God (by finding out what He thinks), and strengthening that relationship.

Our approach to what to study is unique. We believe foundations must be established for a believer to step out on his faith. It doesn't help a believer to say that the Bible is God’s written Word if there is no foundation in his life to base that statement upon. In other words, what we do its make the Bible real in a believer’s life so that he can stand in today’s world and let his life witness without seeming fanatical (and just because, "God said it, and I believe it," isn't good enough.)

Our ‘Christian Growth Series’ is the foundation of our study material. It takes a believer from point ‘A’ in his faith to point ‘B’. It challenges him to integrate what he learns into his life. From there we build upon the foundation with our ‘Spiritual Gifts’ book. The Spiritual Gifts book is designed to help a believer discover (or reaffirm) his spiritual gift. Thus making him a stronger member of the Body of Christ, and of his local church.

Our additional material such as poems, music, devotionals and commentaries continue to add to the foundation already laid.


Section One - Building A Firm Foundation

Christian Growth Series

Understanding the Word

  • Why We Believe The Bible
                     A. Why Christians Believe The Bible
                     B.   Making the Bible Relevant

  • How to Convey The Truth
                    A.   What Is Truth
                    B.     Conveying the Truth

  • Studying the Word
                    A.   Why Christians Study the Bible
                    B.    How to Study the Bible

Understanding God

  • God The Father
                    A.   God's Place In The Trinity
                    B.   The Holiness of God

  • Why God Created
                    A.   The Creation Story
                    B.   Sin and Creation

  • How God Operates In the World
                    A.   God's Operation In Time
                    B.   Through His People

Understanding Jesus

  • God The Son
                    A.   Jesus' Place in The Trinity
                    B.   Jesus - Son of Man

  • Why Jesus Came to Earth
                    A.   The Redemption Of Man
                    B.   Jesus - The New Adam

  • Jesus In The Life Of The Believer
                    A.   The Life of Christ
                    B.   The Life of A Believer

Understanding The Holy Spirit

  • God The Spirit
                    A.   The Holy Spirit's Place in The Trinity
                    B.   The Spirit And Pentecost

  • The Purpose Of The Holy Spirit
                    A.   To Convict
                    B.  To Guide

  • The Work Of The Holy Spirit
                    A.   Through The Body of Believers
                    B.   Through Spiritual Gifts 


Section Two - Equipping The Body

Spiritual Gifts

  • Understanding Spiritual Gifts
  1. Defining Spiritual Gifts
  2. The Nature Of Spiritual Gifts
  3. Discovering Spiritual Gifts
  4. Developing Spiritual Gifts
  5. Employing Spiritual Gifts
  • Humanitarian Gifts (Part 1)
  1. Faith
  2. Healing
  3. Miracles
  4. Mercy
  • Humanitarian Gifts (Part 2)
  1. Helps
  2. Giving
  3. Service
  • Equipping Gifts
  1. Teaching
  2. Exhortation
  3. Wisdom
  4. Knowledge
  5. Evangelism
  • Executive Gifts
  1. Leadership
  2. Administration
  3. Shepherding
  4. Apostleship
  • Inspirational Gifts (Part 1)
  1. Prophecy
  2. Discernment
  • Inspirational Gifts (Part 2)
  1. Tongues
  2. Interpretation Of Tongues

Some topics are still in development.   E-Mail us for an updated list on what is available and for a current price list.


Other Resources

  • Writings (Vol. 1)
    (E-mail us for a complete list of poems, devotionals, humorous articles and commentaries)
  • Writings (Vol. 2)
  • Music
    (E-mail us for a complete list of our music resources)


                                       


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