Personal Bible Study Skills

Biblical hermeneutics and exegesis · The science of interpretation and the explanation of the interpretation · Hermeneutics is the methodology of interpretation to derive truth (2Peter 1:20) · Exegesis is the explanation of interpreted Scripture: Nehemiah 8:8 ·...

Follow-up Ministry

Goal Establish new converts in habits essential for spiritual growth.   Follow-up Topics Assurance God’s plan for Your Life Resources for Growth Obedience   Assurance  Review promise, 1 John 5:13 Questions of assuranceb. What if you died tonight? c. Ten years...

Evidence for the Existence of God

by Patrick Briney, Ph.D. Posted in 2001 Is it possible to know that there is a God? Is it possible to prove that God exists? The answer to both questions is “yes.” It is possible not only to know that God exists, it is possible to know God. There are three laws of...

Education God’s Way

Patrick Briney, Ph.D. First posted in 2001 I carry a strong conviction to this fact that God’s ways are indeed superior to any that man has devised, so much so that I have volunteered as a science teacher in the Fayetteville Christian School for the past fourteen...

Debating God’s Existence

Debating God’s Existence Dr. Briney debated atheist philosopher Doug Krueger at the University of Arkansas and subsequently atheist Dave Matson, editor of a Free Thinker’s via email. Dr. Briney presents four arguments for the existence of God and following...