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"He who knows not and knows that he knows not is simple, teach him. He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool, avoid him. He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep, awake him. He who knows and knows that he knows is wise,
follow him."

 


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A Study of the Local Church
Wed. Night Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
Download the outlines:
Lesson1 - Attitudes Towards Open Study and Resolving Differences
Lesson 2 - The Need to Find Bible Authority
Lesson 3 - The Local Church and the Individual Christian
Lesson 4 - The Work of a Local Church
Lesson 5 - The Organization of a Local Church
Lesson 6 - The Fellowship of a Christian

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A Friendly Discussion on Mormonism

Held at the University church of Christ -
February 17, 2011

 


Following the Footsteps of Jesus
Bible Class by Larry Rouse

Download the current outlines:
Lesson1 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Baptism
Lesson 2 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Praying
Lesson 3 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus in Teaching
Lesson4 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus to the Cross

Lesson 5 - Follow the Footsteps of Jesus to Heaven

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Building a Biblical  Faith

College Class

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A Study of Evangelism
(Studies in the Cross of Christ)
College Bible Class by Larry Rouse

 

A Study of the Life of Joseph



Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse

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Building a Biblical Home Bible Class Series

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Logical Fallacies

by Ryan Hasty

When engaging in discussion with an individual over a matter of difference, keeping the discussion honest and fair can prove trying. A discussion can get dishonest when logical fallacies are introduced. A logical fallacy is defined simply as, “A fallacy in logical argumentation.” Since all of us are guilty of this at some point, let’s look at some of the more common ones to watch out for:

1) Ad hominem: Literally meaning “to the person”, an ad hominem fallacy is an argument made personally against an opponent rather than toward the argument itself. This is a common tactic to change the subject when an individual realizes his argument doesn’t stand on solid ground. For example, when Jesus tried reasoning with His Jewish brethren regarding truth, they responded, “Do we not say rightly that You are a Samaritan and have a demon?” (John 8:48)

2) Begging the question: This fallacy comes about when a person merely assumes a claim they are trying to prove. It is also called circular reasoning. One simple example is, “Evolution must be true because it is a fact.” A more subtle example might be, “If God was good then there wouldn’t be so much suffering in the world. Since there is so much suffering, He either isn’t real or doesn’t care.” This begs the question of how one could objectively determine what good and evil is if there is no moral standard upon which to base this observation.

3) Argumentum Ad Populum: This is a fallacy in which a claim is accepted as being true because most people are favorably inclined towards it regardless of evidence to the contrary. When the officers would not seize Jesus because they had never heard a man speak as He, the Pharisees responded, “You have not also been led astray, have you? No one of the rulers or Pharisees has believed in Him, has he?” (John 7:47-48)

4) Appeal to flattery: This is more than just “sucking up”. It is an attempt to break down a person’s defenses through complement and thereby weakening his ability to critically analyze a claim. One example is, “You, as an intelligent person, shouldn't have any problems understanding how atheism is superior to theism.” The Pharisees and Herodians pulled this on Jesus when they said to Him “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any. Tell us then, what do You think? Is it lawful to give a poll-tax to Caesar, or not?” (Matt 22:16-17)

5) Ambiguity: Fallacies of ambiguity appear to support a conclusion only because of their imprecise use of language and definitions. This can occur when a particular set of words is stressed in a sentence without changing the words themselves. Another example of this, called “equivocation”, is when term is used in two or more different senses within a single argument. This most often occurs when an individual cannot be clear in his position lest the consequences of his position be exposed for what they really are.

6) Appeal to humor: This fallacy is used by ridiculing an opponent or a position to direct attention away from the real issue. Perhaps you’ve seen the clever pictures and clichés on Facebook. Don’t be deceived! There is a method to the madness; to manipulate through distraction is useful only in undermining truth, not establishing it.

 

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Student Sunday Night Home Study and Singing

 

 

Our God He Is Alive! (Evidences From DNA by Buddy Payne)
PowerPoint
Audio of Lesson

 

Making God Real to Us by Joshua Carter - Nov. 27, 2011
Outline
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

The College Christian by Harold Carswell - Nov. 6, 2011
Outline
Audio of Lesson (Part 1)
Audio of Lesson (Part 2)
Audio of Singing

My Struggle as a College Student by Kyle Gibson- Oct. 23, 2011
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

"I Press" by Dee Bowman
Aug. 21, 2011
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

When Evolutionist Tell the Truth by David Tant
Outline
PowerPoint
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

Situation Ethics by Caleb George - March 30, 2011
Audio of Lesson
Audio of Singing

 

 


Studies by David Tant at the University church of Christ

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How to Study the Bible
College Class

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Monthly Bible Study in Lagrange
at the Eastside church of Christ in LaGrange, Georgia

Overcoming the Present Apostasy by Larry Rouse

 

Saturday October 9, 2010


9:30 AM
- How do We View the Bible?

Outline
PowerPoint
Audio

 

Saturday December 11, 2010

9:30 AM - How Do We View the World?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

Saturday May 14, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View God's Order for Leadership?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

Saturday June 11, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View the Local Church?

Outline
PowerPoint
Audio

 

Saturday July 9, 2011

9:30 AM - How Do We View God's instruction on Fellowship?

Outline
PowerPoint
 

 


Messianic Prophecies in the Book of Isaiah
Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse
Sunday Mornings at 9:30
Download the current outlines:
Lesson 1 - The Time and Reign of the Messiah
Lesson 2 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 42)
Lesson 3 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 49)
Lesson 4 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 50)
Lesson 5 - The Servant Songs (Isaiah 52-53)
Lesson 6 - The Virgin Birth (Isa. 7)

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Sermon Series on the Book of 1 John
by Robert Harkrider

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Themes From the Life of David
Sunday Adult Bible Class by Larry Rouse

 

A Study of Religious Beliefs

Wednesday Night College Bible Class

Download the current outlines:
Lesson 1 - Introduction and Approach
Lesson 2 - The Roman Catholic Church
Lesson 3 - An Overview of Islam
Lesson 4 - An Overview of Mormonism
Lesson 5 - An Overview of Pentecostalism
Lesson 6 - An Overview of Calvinism

 


Student Sunday Night Home Study and Singing

 

 

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