Next Study: How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth

After a bit of a break I'm excited to announce the next apologetics study that we'll be offering: "How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth".

In this study we'll be looking at strategies and guidelines from prominent biblical scholars on how to read your Bible well so that we can properly handle and better understand God's word. In many ways it seems so simple, just read your Bible! But the Bible is a collection of various books of many different genres: letters, poetry, wisdom, history, etc. Most of these genres are foreign to us, we just are not used to reading those types of literature. And so in this study we'll learn about tips and guidelines on how to understand the Bible and its different genres so that we can read it for all its worth!

We'll also be hosting a community event beforehand. We will be talking with Dr. Eric Bargerhuff on his two books, "The Most Misused Verses (and Stories) in the Bible."

Read on for details on the study and community event.

Making Abortion Unthinkable: Pro-life Training Class

** UPDATE** THIS STUDY IS NOW CANCELLED **

We've now got details for our next upcoming group study...

Making Abortion Unthinkable: The Art of Pro-life Persuasion

What?

This is an interactive 4-week class on making the pro-life case and responding to objections. The scientific and philosophical cases against abortion are covered thoroughly. You'll also learn how to answer the objections pro-abortionists use.

When?

Mondays, 6:30 - 8pm

• May 7
• May 14
• May 21
• May 28

Where?

Mt. Zion UMC, 1643 E Churchville Rd., Bel Air, MD 21015, Rooms 11&12 (upstairs of education building)

All are invited and welcome!

Any questions or comments, email Brian at brian.benesch@reasonablefaith.org.

Love Unleashes Life: Talking About Abortion with Wisdom and Grace

I'm excited to announce our next upcoming community event...

Love Unleashes Life: Pro-Life Apologetics at the Beginning and End of Life

Talking about Abortion & Euthanasia with Wisdom and Grace

What?

We will be trained to understand how to discuss abortion and the value of life with wisdom and grace.

Who?

Stephanie Gray, international speaker who has given over 800 talks, participated in numerous debates, and done hundreds of media interviews, will be visiting to speak to us about this topic.

When?

Saturday May 5, 2018 from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Where?

Mt. Zion UMC, the Tent, 1643 Churchville Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015

How?

All are invited. This is completely free and open event!

• 9:30 - 10:30 -- Abortion talk
• 10:30 - 11:00 -- Testimony
• 11:00 - 11:15 -- Break
• 11:15 - 12:15 -- Euthanasia
• 12:15 - 12:30 -- Q&A

Any questions or comments, email Brian at brian.benesch@reasonablefaith.org.

After this event we will be hosting a 4-week pro-life training class. More information to come on that. Stay tuned.

Be sure to check out some of the talks Stephanie Gray has given, especially her talk at Google headquarters which went viral online.

• Stephanie Gray: "Abortion: From Controversy to Civility" | Talks at Google 
• Chapel: Stephanie Gray, Mar. 16, 2015 
• Abortion Debate: Stephanie Gray vs. Dr. Fraser Fellows 
• Does Age Determine Personhood?  

"The Truth About Homosexuality" - Session 4 Recap

On Monday November 13th, 2017 we met for our fourth and final session to study "The Truth About Homosexuality: A Compassionate Response". This meeting we focused on How to Speak Truth with Compassion.


The meeting was recorded and the video is available here. A written recap summary of the session is provided below.

"The Truth About Homosexuality" - Session 3 Recap

On Monday November 6th, 2017 we met for our third session to study "The Truth About

Homosexuality: A Compassionate Response". This meeting we looked into What Science Says About Homosexuality to specifically focus on What Are Some Causes of Same-Sex Attractions?

The meeting was recorded and the video is available here. A written recap summary of the session is provided below.

Our next (and final) meeting will be next Monday, November 13th, 2017 - 6:30 to 8pm in rooms 11-12 of the education building of Mt. Zion UMC. Next week we ask how to apply what we've learned, How to Speak the Truth with Compassion. 

"The Truth about Homosexuality" - Session 2 Recap

On Monday October 30th, 2017 we met for our second session to study "The Truth About Homosexuality: A Compassionate Response". This meeting focused on a look into What Science Says About Homosexuality.

The meeting was recorded and the video is available here. A written recap summary of the session is provided below.

Our next meeting will be next Monday, October 30th, 2017 - 6:30 to 8pm in rooms 11-12 of the education building of Mt. Zion UMC. Next week we will continue to see what science says, specifically about What Are Some Causes of Same-Sex Attractions.

"The Truth about Homosexuality" - Session 1 Recap

On Monday October 23rd, 2017 we met for our first session to study "The Truth About Homosexuality: A Compassionate Response". Our first session included a brief Introduction and then a look into What Scripture Says About Homosexuality.

The meeting with recorded and the video is available here. A written recap summary of the session is provided below.

Our next meeting will be next Monday, October 30th, 2017 - 6:30 to 8pm in rooms 11-12 of the education building of Mt. Zion UMC. Next week we will look at What Science Says About Homosexuality.