Saturday Adult Bible Study (B.E.A.C.H. Class)
6:00pm to 6:45pm before each Saturday Service
Teacher: Lance Rengel
Current Study: The Book of Galatians
B.E.A.C.H. is an acronym
which stands for Bible, Evangelism, Apologetics, and Church History.
BIBLE
EVANGELISM
Every believer in Jesus Christ should be in the practice
of sharing his or her faith with others—this is the heart of evangelism.
The B.E.A.C.H. class helps Christians by equipping them with skills
to be more effective in their ability to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.
APOLOGETICS
Apologetics is the ability to give answers to tough
questions. Christians should be able to effectively defend their
beliefs. The Bible says
we should “always be ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within
us” The B.E.A.C.H.
class helps Christians find answers to tough questions, thereby
strengthening their confidence in the faith they profess and developing good
debating skills when challenged by opposing views.
CHURCH HISTORY
When you become a Christian, not only do you enter into a
relationship with God, but you enter into a relationship with a new family
of people, the church.
While this new relationship is normally built within the a local
congregation, the church, in the universal sense, is rich in historical
significance. As a member of
the universal church, each believer should have a good knowledge of its
history--to appreciate the profound legacy of past events that have greatly
influenced the mission and the progress of Christ’s church in the world.
Knowledge of church history is also a powerful tool in sharing one’s
faith with those who have serious questions about Christianity.
Therefore, the B.E.A.C.H. class, will give each participant a good
understanding of church history--from the apostolic age to the present day,
including the development of church creeds and doctrines, the
canonization of the Bible, the Crusades, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the
Reformation and the rise of various denominations and cultures that have
adopted the Christian faith.
Lance Rengel, an
elder of Lighthouse Church has been teaching the B.E.A.C.H. class since
September 1999.
The class in general is a discussion group,
utilizing various teaching aids, audio-visual presentations, and study
guides.
Past B.E.A.C.H. Class
Topics of Study:
The Book of Acts
Josh McDowell’s “More Than a Carpenter”
The Persecution of the Early Church
An Overview of Church History From Constantine Through
the Reformation
How We Got the Bible
Evangelism Explosion
Understanding the Doctrines of John Calvin (a study by
John Piper)
The Book of Colossians
The Orthodox Church and Byzantine History
The History of the Nativity
St. Patrick
The Book of Romans
Lighthouses of Prayer
Excellence in Evangelism (developed by Ray Comfort)
The Book of Galatians (current study)
