MISSION
The mission of SCTS is to train members of the Body of Christ in the disciplined study of God; His Attributes, His Word, and other core Bible Doctrines, utilizing the Scriptures as the primary Source. The goal is to become well equipped to better understand the Bible, to be stirred by God's Spirit to consistently apply His Truths, and to "honor Christ the Lord as Holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks [you] for a reason for the hope that is in you..." (1 Peter 3:15).
WHY THEOLOGY?
Theology is more than an intellectual exercise in the expansion of one's knowledge of God. The disciplined inquiry and learning about Him demands personal application and a steadfast devotion to the Eternal Divine Subject. The reason for a church curriculum on Christian Theological Studies as a ministry of Midwest Bible Church is that we recognize from Scripture the importance of all believers to have the same "noble" heart as the Bereans who "received the Word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so" (Acts 17:10).
Our hope is that students will come away from these important courses eager to learn more from God's Word as it is "examined" in order to become strengthened in their faith, determined to do their "best to present [themselves] to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of Truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).
Our hope is that students will come away from these important courses eager to learn more from God's Word as it is "examined" in order to become strengthened in their faith, determined to do their "best to present [themselves] to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the Word of Truth" (2 Timothy 2:15).
COURSES
Join us for our next course, Pneumatology, the study of the Holy Spirit. This course will be taught by MBC's head pastor, Pastor Marco.
When it comes to the person and work of the Holy Spirit there's is no little controversy or confusion. Of the three persons of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit seems to have been forgotten or misrepresented today. But although there's much controversy about the Holy Spirit, few topics are more weightier or consequential to our theology, spiritual maturity, and fruitful ministry than this one. So starting on January 8th, we will systematically dive into the scriptures to learn what the Spirit, the Author of the word of God, has revealed about Himself. We will be considering:
Recommended reading (not required): Transforming Presence: How the Holy Spirit Changes Everything-From the Inside Out
- The Personality of the Holy Spirit
- The Deity of the Holy Spirit
- The Ministry of the Holy Spirit (in both the Old Testament era and the New Testament era)
Additionally, we will be giving special attention to the New Covenant inside-out-work of the Holy Spirit, God's presence in the believer, versus the Old Covenant manifestation of the presence of God in physical temples. When you go to church to worship, are you looking for God to fill the physical atmosphere or are you seeking to be filled with the Holy Spirit in your daily walk? What does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit? Living the Christian life is impossible apart from the Holy Spirit working in and through our lives.
If you desire a biblical and deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit, you don't want to miss this 3 week course. Register today!
Recommended reading (not required): Transforming Presence: How the Holy Spirit Changes Everything-From the Inside Out
Schedule:
Lecture 1
Wednesday, January 8th
7:00-8:00pm
Lecture 2
Wednesday, January 15th
7:00-8:00pm
Final Lecture
Wednesday, January 22nd
7:00-8:00pm
Lecture 1
Wednesday, January 8th
7:00-8:00pm
Lecture 2
Wednesday, January 15th
7:00-8:00pm
Final Lecture
Wednesday, January 22nd
7:00-8:00pm
REQUIREMENTS
- Be Saved by God's Grace, through Faith in Christ Jesus, by the Power of the Holy Spirit.
- Commitment to attend all classes punctually.
- Participation in class discussions and exercises.
- Commitment to complete all home assignments and turn them in on time.
- Commitment to work at successfully passing course quizzes.
- Bring a hardcopy (non-digital) of the Bible to every class.
- Bring pen/pencil and notebook dedicated to the course.
- A good disposition to learn more of the wonders of God through the disciplined study of His Word.
All Courses are free of charge and a Course Certificate of Completion will be conferred to all who have successfully met the requirements listed above in recognition of students' achievement.
Since SCTS is not an accredited institution of higher learning that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education it does not confer college credits.
