Introductory:

    What the Bible Says (WTBS) About Christianity
            Week 1: WTBS about God and Jesus
            Week 2: WTBS about Becoming a Christian and the church
            Week 3: WTBS about the Christian Family and Tithing
            Week 4: Intro to Eastgate Christian Church

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WTBS Series easy reference:

Week 1: WTBS about God and Jesus

    WTBS about God
        God keeps His covenants.
        God created the world.
        God is spirit.
        God is light.
        God is love.
        God is a consuming fire.
        God is a Person, not just a power.
        God has purposes.
        God is seen perfectly in His Son Jesus Christ.
        God demonstrates His love for us.
        God treats all people equally.

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    WTBS about Jesus
        Christ was a real figure in history.
        Christ was God's Word to mankind.
        Christ was God's final message.
        Christ made claims about himself.
        Jesus is our model.
        Jesus is the definition of love.
        Christ died for our sins.
        Christ rose from the dead.
        Christ has work to do.
        Jesus is coming again!
 

Week 2: WTBS about Becoming a Christian and the Church

    WTBS about Becoming a Christian
        Understand Scripture in context of a covenant.
        Our Salvation depends on God's faithfulness.
        Our Salvation depends on our entering the covenant.
        How to enter the covenant.
        We must be faithful.

    WTBS about the Church
        Christ is head of the church.
        The church is the continuation of Christ in history.
        The church is to be God's agent for truth.
        KOINONIA (Greek word) - The church exhibits fellowship.
        The church has structure.
        Entry requirements.
        Upholding the standards by members.
        The church has purposes.
 

Week 3: WTBS about the Christian Family and Tithing

    WTBS about the Christian Family
        Family is a key Christian social unit.
        Sex in marriage is a gift from God.
        Polygamy and divorce are tolerated by God, but not preferred.
        A widow is free to remarry.
        Knowing God is more important than being married.
        There is no such thing as marriage in heaven.
        Role of Christian Husband.
        Role of Christian Wife.
        Duties of Christian Children.
        Chief duty of all members is the success of the others.

    WTBS about Tithing
        God has commissioned the church.
        The church is God's agent in reconciliation.
        God commands that those who preach the gospel should be paid.
        Giving 10% (tithing) was commanded in the Old Testament.
        Jesus supported giving a tenth of income.
        Christians should do more by love than Jews did by law.
        Tithing puts money matters in good perspective.
        Tithing helps us learn to be content with what we have.
        The purpose of tithing is to teach us to put God first in our lives.
 

Week 4: Intro to Eastgate Christian Church

    Beliefs
        God
        Jesus
        Holy Bible
        Church

    History
        Our beginning

    Purpose

    Vision
        Our highest goal
        Catch the vision

    Philosophies of Ministry
        Bridging the Gap
        Church should be understandable
        Church should be "safe"
        Church should be relevant
        Every member is a minister
        Unity is a choice and we WORK at it

    Expectations
        Expectations of a member
        Expectations of a ministry manager
        Expectations of a ministry director
        Expectations of a pastor

    Requirements
        Member
        Ministry Manager
        Ministry Director
        Pastor

    Ongoing Discipleship Participation
        Volunteer
        Manager
        Director
        Pastor