WHAT GOES ON AT YAM?

The Gathering--learning how to make God look good 24/7, Sundays at 10 AM, on the TFB campus, in the Young Adult room

Eating together--most Sundays, around 11:30 am, give or take...

Tuesday Bible Study—Tuesdays—bring your bible, bring your brain, 8 pm, YAM room

HomeBase--fellowship in homes

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IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK

Upcoming Events
Next Sunday
Tuesday Bible Study—Deuteronomy 6:4-9
The Gathering— Judaism
Resources For Living Out The Lesson
YAM Ad
Know God—Reasons to Believe

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UPCOMING EVENTS

- College Winter Camp at Harmony Pines, February 28 - March 2, Cost $97, details later

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NEXT SUNDAY

8:45 am Worship—Worship Center
10:00 am The Gathering—YAM room
11:30 am Lunch (meet in the courtyard for info)

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TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY

This week we’ll study Deuteronomy 6:4-9.
Spend at least fifteen minutes reading over the passage before Tuesday.

A summary of the study will be posted on the YAM blog.

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THE GATHERING— Judaism


Today we looked at the Judaism.

Learn more about Judaism from

“Judaism in a Nutshell”

"Beliefnet.com”

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RESOURCES FOR LIVING OUT THE LESSON

More on Judaismfrom Chosen People Ministries

Have you been wanting to tell your Jewish friend what Jesus means to you, but perhaps not known where to start? Then read this page, for a set of practical suggestions on how to present Messiah to your Jewish friend...



And for general information






Awesome Books

Bruce & Stan’s Guide to CULTS, RELIGIONS, & SPIRITUAL BELIEFS


By Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz
with Dr. Craig Hazen, Biola University

Bruce & Stan’s Guide is a reader-friendly book that covers One-God religions, blended beliefs, philosophical religions, and no God beliefs. This is a great resource, priced at around $12.


In his sermon on Sunday, January 5, Dr. Dale Salico mentioned a couple of good resources in service this morning. Both books are by Lee Strobel, and run around $12 each.

The Case for Christ
The Case for Faith


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YAM Ad

YAMs is back, but…

...it's moved and it's meatier!

YAM Tuesdays, 8-9:30 pm, in the new, improved YAM room (same location, but check out the new décor!)

This is NOT a no-strings-attached,
"whatever" bible study.

This is BIBLE STUDY.

First, it's BIBLE. If we really believe that the Bible is God's word, then we ought to hunger for it, like soldiers in the field hunger for letters from home.

Second, it's about STUDY. Now, this isn't school--and it won't be like school. School is about earth-stuff. The Bible is about heaven-stuff. It's a whole different ball of wax.

So if you're hungry for something a bit meatier... if you're willing to dig in, with heart and brain... if you are willing to put God's Word to the test and see if it's true... then this is for you.

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KNOW GOD--RESOURCES FOR WALKING THE WALK

Reasons to Believe

Many people in the world today claim to be "Christians." How many of them truly know what it means to be a "follower of Christ"? Do you know?

10 Reasons To Believe is dedicated to not only helping Christians understand what they believe, but also helping those who do not "follow Christ" understand what Christianity is all about. Please click on one of the sections below to find out more.


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WHAT GOES ON AT YAM?

The Gathering--learning how to make God look good 24/7, Sundays at 10 AM, on the TFB campus, in the Young Adult room

Eating together--most Sundays, around 11:30 am, give or take...

Tuesday Bible Study—Tuesdays—bring your bible, bring your brain, 8 pm, YAM room

HomeBase--fellowship in homes—NEXT HOMEBASE IS JANUARY 25

Experience--an alternative worship event, every couple of months or so

Plain wRap--a bible and brain, pen and paper bible study, Sunday nights during the Summer

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

Upcoming Events
Next Sunday
Tuesday Bible Study—Deuteronomy 6:4-9
The Gathering— Islam
Resources For Living Out The Lesson
YAM AD-Tuesday Bible Study
Know God—TheOoze

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UPCOMING EVENTS

- HomeBase at the Stines’, January 25 (7 pm—invite a friend)
- College Winter Camp at Harmony Pines, February 28 - March 2, Cost $95, details later

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NEXT SUNDAY

8:45 am Worship—Worship Center
10:00 am The Gathering—YAM room
11:30 am Lunch (meet in the courtyard for info)

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TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY

This week we’ll study Deuteronomy 6:4-9.

Spend at least fifteen minutes reading over the passage before Tuesday.

The YAM blog (a log-in journaling place for YAM) is currently out of commission, so for now the bible study summary will be at http://torrancefirstyam.blogspot.com/. If you would like to join the YAM blog (when it’s back up), send an email to lkspringer@msn.com.


Summary for January 14, 2003 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Persecution isn't something extraordinary; it is a logical consequence of following Jesus. So, in a world where the enemies of Jesus spread deception and persecute Christ-followers, we must know and be convinced of God's truth in Scripture. We must continue in this truth. Scripture speaks God's words and Scripture is able to teach us the knowledge and skills, to convey disapproval when we don't measure up, to remove the errors and mistakes, and to coach us into a Christ-mode of behavior. Scripture makes us adequate for the task. Scripture equips us for the struggle. Paul says that persecution is inevitable for those who seek godliness, but Christians in America seem fairly comfortable and safe.

In what ways are we not seeking godliness?

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THE GATHERING—Islam Today we looked at the Islam.

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RESOURCES FOR LIVING OUT THE LESSON

More on Islamfrom Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry

Islam is one of the three largest religions in the world. What does it teach? Is it true? Is it an offshoot of Christianity or Judaism or is it something new and different? Islam is growing, a bit complex, and the Christian needs to know about it and what Islam teaches.



Awesome Books

Bruce & Stan’s Guide to CULTS, RELIGIONS, & SPIRITUAL BELIEFS

By Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz with Dr. Craig Hazen, Biola University

Bruce & Stan’s Guide is a reader-friendly book that covers One-God religions, blended beliefs, philosophical religions, and no God beliefs. This is a great resource, priced at around $12.

In his sermon on Sunday, January 5, Dr. Dale Salico mentioned a couple of good resources in service this morning. Both books are by Lee Strobel, and run around $12 each.

The Case for Christ

The Case for Faith

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YAM Ad

YAMs is back, but...

...it's moved and it's meatier!

YAM Tuesdays, 8-9:30 pm, in the new, improved YAM room (same location, but check out the new décor!)

This is NOT a no-strings-attached, "whatever" bible study. This is BIBLE STUDY.

First, it's BIBLE. If we really believe that the Bible is God's word, then we ought to hunger for it, like soldiers in the field hunger for letters from home.

Second, it's about STUDY. Now, this isn't school--and it won't be like school. School is about earth-stuff. The Bible is about heaven-stuff. It's a whole different ball of wax.

So if you're hungry for something a bit meatier... if you're willing to dig in, with heart and brain... if you are willing to put God's Word to the test and see if it's true... then this is for you.

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KNOW GOD--RESOURCES FOR WALKING THE WALK

TheOoze
Articles on Culture, Ministry, and Faith

WHAT GOES ON AT YAM?

The Gathering--learning how to make God look good 24/7, Sundays at 10 AM, on the TFB campus, in the Young Adult room

Eating together--most Sundays, around 11:30 am, give or take...

Tuesday Bible Study—Tuesdays—bring your bible, bring your brain, 8 pm, YAM room

HomeBase--fellowship in homes

Experience--an alternative worship event, every couple of months or so

Plain wRap--a bible and brain, pen and paper bible study, Sunday nights during the Summer

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IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK

Upcoming Events
Next Sunday
Tuesday Bible Study—2 Timothy 3:10-17
The Gathering— Mormonism
Resources For Living Out The Lesson
Know God— The Online Bible Study Motherload

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UPCOMING EVENTS

- HomeBase at the Stines’, January 25 (7 pm—invite a friend)
- College Winter Camp at Harmony Pines, February 28 - March 2, Cost $95, details later

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NEXT SUNDAY

8:45 am Worship—Worship Center
10:00 am The Gathering—YAM room
11:30 am Lunch (meet in the courtyard for info)

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TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY

This week we’ll study 2 Timothy 3:10-17.
Spend at least fifteen minutes reading over the passage before Tuesday.

YAMs is back, but…

...it's moved and it's meatier!

YAM Tuesdays, 8-9:30 pm, in the new, improved YAM room (same location, but check out the new décor!)

Starting Tuesday, January 14

This is NOT a no-strings-attached,
"whatever" bible study.

This is BIBLE STUDY.

First, it's BIBLE. If we really believe that the Bible is God's word, then we ought to hunger for it, like soldiers in the field hunger for letters from home.

Second, it's about STUDY. Now, this isn't school--and it won't be like school. School is about earth-stuff. The Bible is about heaven-stuff. It's a whole different ball of wax.

So if you're hungry for something a bit meatier... if you're willing to dig in, with heart and brain... if you are willing to put God's Word to the test and see if it's true... then this is for you.

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THE GATHERING—Mormonism


Today we looked at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints.

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RESOURCES FOR LIVING OUT THE LESSON

A Comparison Between Christian Doctrine and Mormon Doctrine

This site has a comparison between Christian doctrine and Mormon doctrine. It will become very obvious that Mormonism does not agree with the Bible. In fact, Mormonism has simply used the same words found in Christianity and redefined them. But with a proper understanding of what Mormonism really teaches, you will be able to see past those definitions into the real differences between Christianity and Mormonism.


Bruce & Stan’s Guide to CULTS, RELIGIONS, & SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
By Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz
with Dr. Craig Hazen, Biola University

Bruce & Stan’s Guide is a reader-friendly book that covers One-God religions, blended beliefs, philosophical religions, and no God beliefs. This is a great resource, priced at around $12.




In his sermon on Sunday, January 5, Dr. Dale Salico mentioned a couple of good resources in service this morning. Both books are by Lee Strobel, and run around $12 each.

The Case for Christ

The Case for Faith


As Tom said above, the first step in witnessing to those who belong to other religions is to listen to them—to care for them. Go out there and make friends—real friends—and love them enough to share Jesus.

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KNOW GOD--RESOURCES FOR WALKING THE WALK

The Online Bible Study Motherload at ginkworld.net


WHAT GOES ON AT YAM?

The Gathering--learning how to make God look good 24/7, Sundays at 10 AM, on the TFB campus, in the Young Adult room

Eating together--most Sundays, around 11:30 am, give or take...

Experience--an alternative worship event, every couple of months or so

HomeBase--fellowship in homes

Plain wRap--a bible and brain, pen and paper bible study, Sunday nights during the Summer

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IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK

Upcoming Events
Next Sunday
The Gathering— Do you believe all religions are basically equal?
Resources For Living Out The Lesson
Know God—Useful stuff on religions

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UPCOMING EVENTS

- HomeBase at the Stines’, January 25 (sometime in the pm--details later)
- College Winter Camp at Harmony Pines, February 28 - March 2, Cost $95, details later

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NEXT SUNDAY

8:45 am Worship—Worship Center
10:00 am The Gathering—YAM room
11:30 am Lunch (meet in the courtyard for info)

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THE GATHERING— Do you believe all religions are basically equal?

Do you believe that it really doesn’t matter what religion you belong to; that as long as you live a good, decent, moral life, you’ll go to heaven?

You hear this all the time. I believed it myself for quite a while. I looked at the world around me and especially people who claimed to be Christian and knew I lived more of a Christian lifestyle than they did so if they were getting to heaven, a good, just God would take me too!

Then what do we make of John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

Well, the fact is all religions are not equal, it does matter what you believe, and whether we like it or not, everyone doesn’t get to heaven just because they’re a nice person.

Because of this, it is really important what a person believes.

We talked about some of the major religions and a very quick summary of their basic beliefs (Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Jehovah Witnesses, Christian Science, Mormons).

An important issue talked about was that of tolerance. Essentially we should “tolerate” differing views but tolerance does not mean “acceptance.” We certainly acknowledge their differing viewpoint but must reject it as a valid theological view. Note, Laura mentioned after class that there may be points in their world view that may have validity and when listening (it’s very important to listen carefully) to the other person, finding these points can be a great way to approach these discussions. It shows that you’re listening, that you care, and that you’re not dismissing everything they hold dear as foolishness. We must exercise “gentleness and respect” towards unbelievers (1 Peter 3:15) when discussing our faith. Bottom-line, we need to separate the person from their beliefs. We accept and love the person; we tolerate the belief system but don’t accept it as true.

We talked about what “religion” is. There are the formal religions such as Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Mormonism, etc. But in the most generic sense, religion is “a cause, principle, system of tenets held with ardor, devotion, conscientiousness, and faith: a value held to be of supreme importance” So even atheism (no God), or scientism (only science can give use the ultimate answers), are types of “religion.”

The last topic we started on was regarding “consistency.” In my studies I have found that other than Christianity, no other religion can live consistent with their views. One example we mentioned was the Christian Scientists. They deny the existence of the material world and that sin, sickness, and death are merely an illusion. Yet they obviously cannot live consistently with that view. When they break a bone, why do they go to the doctor (who’s just an illusion anyway) to have an imaginary bone re-set in their imaginary leg? This is only one example of many.

We will continue next week talking more in-depth about the particulars of the different cults and religions and how to effectively deal with them from a Christian perspective.

Have a great week,

In service to our Lord,

Tom

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RESOURCES FOR LIVING OUT THE LESSON

CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS & RESEARCH MINISTRY
Religious Movements and cults and part of the spiritual systems of the world. They are everywhere. Some groups are huge and others are quite small. But all of them are false. Find out about different groups that are examined on CARM.


Bruce & Stan’s Guide to CULTS, RELIGIONS, & SPIRITUAL BELIEFS
By Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz
with Dr. Craig Hazen, Biola University

Bruce & Stan’s Guide is a reader-friendly book that covers One-God religions, blended beliefs, philosophical religions, and no God beliefs. This is a great resource, priced at around $12.




Dr. Dale Salico mentioned a couple of good resources in service this morning. Both books are by Lee Strobel, and run around $12 each.

The Case for Christ

The Case for Faith

As Tom said above, the first step in witnessing to those who belong to other religions is to listen to them—to care for them. Go out there and make friends—real friends—and love them enough to share Jesus.

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KNOW GOD--RESOURCES FOR WALKING THE WALK

Do you know what you believe?

The blurb from the website: Many people in the world today claim to be "Christians." How many of them truly know what it means to be a "follower of Christ"? Do you know? 10 Reasons To Believe is dedicated to not only helping Christians understand what they believe, but also helping those who do not "follow Christ" understand what Christianity is all about.