Why I’d Stay - Part 3
Group Questions
What role does the Bible play in your faith? If you read it, why do you read it? What does it contribute to your relationship with God?
During the message, Dirk said, “Christianity doesn't exist because of the Bible any more than I don't exist because of my birth certificate. My birth certificate exists because an event happened. Christianity exists because an event happened." In what ways does this challenge or confirm your view of the Scriptures? What is the event upon which Christianity is based?
If you’re a Christ-follower, why do you believe that Jesus died for your sins and was raised from the dead? How do you think the basis of your faith influences the way you view God?
"Authors of the New Testament didn’t document what they believed; they documented what they saw." Respond to that statement. Do you agree? Why or why not?
Take a moment to read 1 Corinthians 15:1–14. How will the importance and centrality of the resurrection change your week?