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Introduction
Visual Aid https://www.dropbox.com/s/j1rkdi54tb21tq6/Introduction.pptx?dl=0 Convention Introduction Welcome to our third annual HS & MS Youth Summer Apologetics Convention This is our third year holding this convention in June with a focus on Apologetics ...
Station 1: Introduction to Your Bible
Station 1: Introduction to Your Bible 1. What are the books of the Scripture? How many? Canonical books Why missing from versions of the Holy Bible Print Press (Protestants) Different versions of the Holy Bible Which to reference Sources: h...
Station 2: Where did the Bible come from?
Questions to Answer What is canonization? Who decided which books go into the OT? And the NT? What about translation? Do some things get lost in translation? Are some translations better than others? What about chapters and verses? How do we know ...
Station 3: Do the Gospels contradict themselves?
Station 3: Do the Gospels contradict themselves? Objective: Give an introduction to each of the gospels (including the targeted audience) Explain the writing style for each of the evangelists Explain the synoptic Gospels The gospels do not c...
Station 4: Does the Old Testament contradict the New Testament?
Introduction In the first Canticle, we chant "The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is His name. Pharaoh's chariots and his army He has cast into the sea" (Exodus 15:3) - we oftentimes don't consider the words that we are saying. The Lord is a man of War. At th...
Week 1: The Sound Gospel
Title: Defending the gospel / No return to the Law Objective: Review God's calling to St Paul Explain how St Paul consulted with the Apostles regarding his preaching How the Holy Spirit works in each of us according to His purpose St Paul confronts St Pe...
Week 2: Sons and Heirs Through Christ
Title: Sons and Heirs Through Christ Objective: Salvation is made true by the Lord Jesus not buy the Law The purpose of the law according to St Paul Therefore you are no longer slaves but a sons St Paul fears for the church in Galatia and reasons with th...
Week 3: Walk in the Spirit
Title: Walk in the Spirit Objective: In the New Testament we are freed from fulfilling the Law (Mosaic Law) Use this liberty to grow spiritually and live according to the Lord's commandments Walk in the Spirit - discuss the works of the flesh and how to ...
Week 4: The Mystery of Christ
Title: The Mystery of Christ Objective: We are redeemed through Christ, predestined through His work of salvation (Briefly explain predestination from the fathers teaching) Characteristics of the heavenly wisdom Christ is our peace and cornerstone T...
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Week 5: The Practical life of the Church
Title: The Practical life of the Church Objective: Unity and respecting talents Worship and behavior Practical life and spiritual strife Resources: Catena Bible Commentary HEMY Bible Study(Includes material) Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic...
Week 6: Rejoice in the Lord
Title: Rejoice in the Lord Objective: U Resources: Catena Bible Commentary HEMY Bible Study(Includes material) Fr Dawoud Lamie's Bible study (Easy Arabic) Fr Tadros Y Malaty commentary Reading: Chapter 1 Read Phil 1:1-11 Thankfulness and prayer ...
Week 1: The Establishment of Solomon as King
The Establishment of Solomon as King: 1 Kings 1-2 Objective: The transition from David to Solomon God chose Solomon over Adonijah Death of David Resources: Fr Tadros Y Malaty Commentary Catena Bible Commentary Fr Dawoud Lamie Bible study (Arabic) Rea...
Week 1: Preparing Moses
Preparing Moses: Exodus 1-3 Objective: Be familiar with the transition from Genesis-Exodus The circumstances during the birth of Moses Moses is trying to save his people with his own power Moses accepts God's call Resources: Fr Tadros Y Malaty Co...
Resources
Books & Articles The Spiritual Means - HHPS III The Spiritual Means - HH Pope Shenouda III.pdf Salvation in the Orthodox Concept - HHPS III Salvation in the Orthodox Concept by H.H. Pope Shenouda III.pdf The Divine Grace - Fr Tadros Y Malaty Divine Gr...
Pricing and Budget
Retreat Center Price List Rooms Riverside-$65 (some 2 beds some (K Bed + sofa) Pool side- $60 (some 2 beds some (K Bed + sofa) Parking side- $55( K Bed Meals prices per person are as follows: Breakfast$10.00 Lunch -$11.00 Dinner-$13.00 Coffee and t...
Sessions
Sessions:+Grace and works (Dogma)+Means of grace and how to benefit from them (Church)+Visitations of grace and our response (spiritual) +Things that prevent God's grace from us (social / practical)+Biblical / Saints and God's grace with them (Bible/saints) - ...
What is Grace? - Grace and our salvation
Introduction: The word "Grace" is very important word in our lives as Christians "Grace" generally refers to a free gift or courteous goodwill The word "Grace" comes from being "graced" with something, or something being bestowed on you or given to you i...
Means of Grace
Previously we established: Lecture 1 Grace is a free gift from God Any blessing in our lives is considered a grace from God God created man and surrounded him by His grace Man lost that grace as a result of sin and corruption Man became unca...
The Work of Grace
Previously we established: Grace is a free gift from God Any blessing in our lives is considered a grace from God God created man and surrounded him by His grace Man lost that grace as a result of sin and corruption Man became uncapable of attaining r...