capstone classes

BIBLE CLASS (membership gateway) - Sundays at 9 AM -  register

This class is designed to be the first point of connection for those considering Life Pointe as their church home, for a season or for a lifetime. It also serves as the biblical overview of the foundation from which our theology and community springs. Content of the class includes an overview of our church and our core values, with a doctrinal exploration of the Scriptures, God, Creation, Sin, Salvation, the Missional Church, Stewardship and Spiritual Gifts. This class explores basic, biblical theology and how this teaching plays out philosophically and practically in the way we embody the gospel to the neighborhood in which we live.

Who should take the Bible Class?

The Bible Class is open to everyone. If it’s your first week at Life Pointe Church, if you believe in Jesus or not, this introductory class is a great place to get started for those who are merely curious and for those who are excited to get connected.  We DO ask that everyone considering Life Pointe to be their church take this class to assess how they feel about God, the gospel, and what we believe, praying for discernment and growth as they choose a local body of believers to call their family.

What if I want to be a member of Life Pointe Church?

This class is required to become a member; we ask anyone interested in becoming a member to walk with us through our foundational theology. Whether you became a Christian yesterday, or have a Masters in Divinity, there are no exceptions. For more about being a member at Life Pointe, see the following page.

What about other “Capstone” classes at Life Pointe Church?

With few exceptions, Bible Class is required for any of our subsequent “Capstone” Theology Classes which work from this foundation to study biblical truths in greater depth. In most cases, you must be a member of Life Pointe Church to have access to other Capstone Classes.

CAPSTONE CLASSES

Capstone Class schedules are offered upon completion of the Bible Class.  Capstone Classes are challenging and engaging.  The classes are lecture format and focus almost solely on Scripture, doctrine, and theology.  On occasion, practical ministry classes are offered as well.

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Course Name:   A Journey Through the Old Testament
Description:  A review of the great themes of the Old Testament, including the life of Israel, the kings, the prophets and the development of the kingdom of God in the Old Testament. This course includes a study of the origin of man as well as the origin and decline of the Jewish nation. Consideration is also given to the poetry, wisdom literature and prophecy of the Old Testament.

Course Name:   A Journey Through the New Testament
Description:  An overview of the New Testament with consideration of the Great themes of the Scripture, including the life and ministry of Christ, grace, the origin of the church and the missionary life of the church. This panoramic view of the New Testament discusses the uniqueness of each New Testament writer, while it shows the unity of their contributions to this section of the Bible.

Course Name:   Walking in the Truth: Christian Ethics and Practical Theology
Description:   A study of core Christian values which should impact social and individual behavior, with consideration of the issues of practical theology and ethics theory. Christian values based on the teachings of Christ are at the center of this study. On the practical side, application of these values to everyday living is stressed.

Course Name:   Rightly Dividing the Word: Biblical Interpretation
Description:   A study of the methodology of Scriptural interpretation. Special emphasis will be given to the role of context in the study and interpretation of Biblical content. Knowing what a passage meant to the person or persons to whom it was written is essential to understanding how the same passage may be applied today.

Course Name:   Introducing the Great Themes of Scripture: Biblical Theology
Description:   An introduction to the principal streams of Biblical theology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship of the major themes in theology as they relate to ministry in today's church.