Class 100 Participants - Bottom L to R: Beverly Woodard, Table Leader Carol Porter, and Sheryl Hawkins. Top L to R: Charles Woodard and Jim Hawkins
Pastor Steve Eriksson shared with our class today that God expects us to be able to share our faith when called upon to do so.
1 Peter 3:15:
“In your hearts 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; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
We discussed the fact that the primary reason people don’t share their faith is fear, and that the primary tool against fear is knowledge.
Therefore, Pastor Steve shared a variety of tools, and understanding to help assuage some of our fears.
Perhaps the biggest “aha” for the group was that it is not our responsibility to “close the deal”. God desires that we cast the net. It is God’s responsibility to fill the net.
In next week’s class we will be learning how to discover our spiritual gifts.
Class 100 provides a safe and comfortable place to discuss the Christian faith, learn more about the foundational doctrines of that faith, and is also the doorway to becoming a member of Scottsdale Bible Church.
If you would like to join our April 18th eight week class, you can register here.
