Classroom plan today,

• Devotion
• work on notes in class
• Examine key passages from the text
• Vocab: condescend
  • to behave as if one is conscious of descending from a superior position, rank, or dignity.
  • to stoop or deign to do something: He would not condescend to misrepresent the facts.
  • to put aside one’s dignity or superiority voluntarily and assume equality with one regarded as inferior:

Assignments: Reading and Notes 3.1 & 3.2

Discussion Questions

3.1

1. Is it ever okay to question authority? (explain)
2. What does it mean to confess “Jesus is Lord”?
3. What are some of the assumptions Christians bring to the study of the Bible?

3.2

1. On what basis does the Bible claim authority for itself?

How to take great notes

1. Title each page of your notes with the section, classroom discussion, or video it covers.
2. Review and write your section’s discussion question at the top of your page before taking notes.
3. Take notes after reading the section (or while you read the section.)
4. Your notes should answer the discussion question.

Always

1. If your study guide includes scripture and you find that scripture in your reading section, always write down the reference and verse(s) in your notes.
2. Provide definitions for any important terms, such as those in your glossary.
   • *Recommended*: Include definitions for new words that you need to know to understand the important terms.

Note: This note-taking approach works well for any class that gives you learning objectives or even discussion questions ahead of time.

2.9: Reading and Notes

DQ

What is the “correspondence theory of truth”?

How to take great notes

1. Title each page of your notes with the section, classroom discussion, or video it covers.
2. Review and write your section’s discussion question at the top of your page before taking notes.
3. Take notes after reading the section (or while you read the section.)
4. Your notes should answer the discussion question.

Always

1. If your study guide includes scripture and you find that scripture in your reading section, always write down the reference and verse(s) in your notes.
2. Provide definitions for any important terms, such as those in your glossary.
   • *Recommended*: Include definitions for new words that you need to know to understand the important terms.

Note: This note-taking approach works well for any class that gives you learning objectives or even discussion questions ahead of time.

2.8: Reading and Notes

What is the basis for true knowledge?

Which provides a better basis for true knowledge, “naturalism” or “Christian theism”?

is 100 percent certainty a necessary condition for knowledge?

Can we know something with certainty if it hasn’t been scientifically proven?

How to take great notes

1. Title each page of your notes with the section, classroom discussion, or video it covers.
2. Review and write your section’s discussion question at the top of your page before taking notes.
3. Take notes after reading the section (or while you read the section.)
4. Your notes should answer the discussion question.

Always

1. If your study guide includes scripture and you find that scripture in your reading section, always write down the reference and verse(s) in your notes.
2. Provide definitions for any important terms, such as those in your glossary.
   • *Recommended*: Include definitions for new words that you need to know to understand the important terms.

Note: This note-taking approach works well for any class that gives you learning objectives or even discussion questions ahead of time.

2.7

Reading and Notes

Discussion Questions

2.7

• What do we mean when we say the Bible is the Word of God?
• Can we trust the accuracy of the Bible?
• What does it mean to say the Bible is “inspired” by God?
• What does it mean to say the Bible is “inerrant”?

How to take great notes

1. Title each page of your notes with the section, classroom discussion, or video it covers.
2. Review and write your section’s discussion question at the top of your page before taking notes.
3. Take notes after reading the section (or while you read the section.)
4. Your notes should answer the discussion question.

Always

1. If your study guide includes scripture and you find that scripture in your reading section, always write down the reference and verse(s) in your notes.
2. Provide definitions for any important terms, such as those in your glossary.
   • *Recommended*: Include definitions for new words that you need to know to understand the important terms.

Note: This note-taking approach works well for any class that gives you learning objectives or even discussion questions ahead of time.

2.6

Reading and Notes

Discussion Questions

2.6

• What are the two ways God reveals his character?
• The Bible has passages that teach both ways God reveals his character. Which ones are they?

How to take great notes

1. Title each page of your notes with the section, classroom discussion, or video it covers.
2. Review and write your section’s discussion question at the top of your page before taking notes.
3. Take notes after reading the section (or while you read the section.)
4. Your notes should answer the discussion question.

Always

1. If your study guide includes scripture and you find that scripture in your reading section, always write down the reference and verse(s) in your notes.
2. Provide definitions for any important terms, such as those in your glossary.
   • *Recommended*: Include definitions for new words that you need to know to understand the important terms.

Note: This note-taking approach works well for any class that gives you learning objectives or even discussion questions ahead of time.

2.4-2.5

Reading and Notes

Discussion Questions

2.4

• How is the Bible more like a compass than an instruction manual?

2.5

• What are the only two options when it comes to the origins of religion?
• What does it mean to say that God is personal?

How to take great notes

1. Title each page of your notes with the section, classroom discussion, or video it covers.
2. Review and write your section’s discussion question at the top of your page before taking notes.
3. Take notes after reading the section (or while you read the section.)
4. Your notes should answer the discussion question.

Always

1. If your study guide includes scripture and you find that scripture in your reading section, always write down the reference and verse(s) in your notes.
2. Provide definitions for any important terms, such as those in your glossary.
   • *Recommended*: Include definitions for new words that you need to know to understand the important terms.

Note: This note-taking approach works well for any class that gives you learning objectives or even discussion questions ahead of time.

Section 1.14-16

• Read these sections
• Take notes on 1.15

Discussion Questions:

• 1.14 –  Notes optional
• 1.15-    What is the main battle of our time?
• 1.16 –   Notes optional

Objectives:

1.15 – Summarize why you should live out your faith in the location God has placed you    (Applying the story of Esther)

How to take great notes

1. Title each page of your notes with the section, classroom discussion, or video it covers.
2. Review the discussion question for your assigned section.
   • Write the discussion question at the top of your page before taking notes.
3. Take notes after reading the section (or while you read the section.)
4. Your notes should answer the discussion question.

Always

1. If your study guide includes a scripture and you find that scripture in your reading section always write down the reference and verse(s) in your notes.
2. Provide definitions for any important terms, such as those in your glossary.
   • *Recommended*: Include definitions for new words that you need to know to understand the important terms.

If you want to be even more certain that you have great notes, make sure your notes align with the objective given for that section.

Note: This note-taking approach works well for any class that gives you learning objectives or even discussion questions ahead of time.

Section 1.9-10

• Read
• Take notes

Discussion Questions:

• 1.9 –  What does it mean to have authority
  • What type of authority does God have?

• 1.10 – Is doubt a good reason for not submitting to God’s authority? Explain your answer.

Objective:

1.9-10 – Present evidence for why Christians should submit to God’s authority.

How to take great notes

1. Title each page of your notes with the section, classroom discussion, or video it covers.
2. Review the discussion question and objectives for your assigned section.
   • Write one or both at the top of your notebook page before taking notes.
3. Your notes should answer the discussion question and align with the objective.
   • For deeper learning, use your own words when reasonable.

Note: This note-taking approach works well for any class that gives you learning objectives or even discussion questions ahead of time.