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Foundation for Life Series

The Biblical Basis of Our Christian Faith

Foundation of God's Word

Pastor Rob Goyette • Hebrews 6:1, John 1:1–3, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Psalm 138:2, Matthew 6:11

It is a great honor to share with you the fundamental principles of our Christian beliefs. While these teachings are foundational and not exhaustive, they form the basis of all Biblical truths. They will help shape your understanding of God, His thoughts about you, and His plans for your life. In Hebrews chapter 6:1-3, we learn about essential truths that every believer should grasp to mature in their faith. A grasp of these topics will benefit the learner throughout their life. Understanding these doctrines is crucial to truly knowing God and guarding against the devil's deception. These doctrines follow a specific sequence, set by God, and should be studied in order: Repentance from Dead Works Faith Toward God Doctrine of Baptisms Laying on of Hands Resurrection of the Dead Eternal Judgment The verse emphasizes two spiritual goals. Firstly, to establish your spiritual life on the foundation of Jesus Christ: "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 3:11 Secondly, to create a starting point for spiritual growth towards maturity: "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on to perfection..." - Hebrews 6:1 Objective of this lesson - Foundation of God's Word At the end of this first session, you will understand the following: · The qualities and benefits of God’s Word in your life · How to prioritize and place proper value on God’s Word · The need to develop a daily discipline in God’s Word that will propel you to victory · How to answer other peoples questions concerning the authenticity of God’s Word, the Bible

Repentance From Dead Work

Pastor Rob Goyette • 2 Corinthians 7:10–11, Romans 3:23, Hebrews 6:1–3, Luke 15, Proverbs 28:13

Objective of this lesson - Repentance from Dead Work At the end of this lesson, you will be able to determine the following: -The true Biblical meaning of repentance -The two categories of dead works -Who needs to repent and why -Why repentance is not a one-time event but a lifestyle Repentance from dead works needs to be first order of business in each of our lives. Everyone starts in the same place when it come to knowing God. The Bible says that repentance is the first step that we all must take. Understanding repentance from dead works is essential for establishing a right relationship with God. Notice that there are two key ideas contained in this first doctrine of Repentance from Dead Works: - repentance - dead works

Faith Toward God

Pastor Rob Goyette • Ephesians 2:8–9, Matthew 6:24–34, James 2:14–26, Hebrews 6:1–3, Hebrews 11:1–6

Objective of this lesson - Faith toward God At the end of this session, you will be able to determine the following: -What faith is, and what faith is not -How faith toward God relates to the first foundational doctrine of repentance from dead works -How to direct your faith toward God -Know the purpose of faith -Ways to grow your faith -Identify how faith and hope are connected

Doctrine of Baptisms - Session 1

Pastor Rob Goyette • Hebrews 6:1–3, Matthew 7:21–27, Genesis 1:27, Job 32:8, John 4

Objective of this lesson - Doctrine of Baptisms At the end of this session, you will understand the following: -That there is more than one baptism -That God is a threefold being and so are we -That God has provided a baptism for each part of our threefold being and how through those baptisms we experience a complete salvation Perhaps the most comprehensive of all the foundational doctrines is the teaching (or doctrine) of baptisms. In it we learn about the threefold God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) who created us in His image as a threefold man (spirit, soul, and body). In this doctrine, we learn how God has provided a threefold baptism for each part of our threefold being. We’ll also answer questions like, “can a Christian have an evil spirit?”, and “after we are born again, is that all there is or should we expect another experience”? Let’s not forget the question about the gifts of the Holy Spirit― “Are they for today or did they all pass away when the original apostles died”? As I’m sure you can see, the answers to these questions are extremely important.

Doctrine of Baptisms - Session 2

Pastor Rob Goyette • Hebrews 6:1–3, 1 Corinthians 14:2, Luke 11:11–13, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Matthew 3:11

Laying on of Hands

Pastor Rob Goyette • Hebrews 6:1–3, Acts 13:2–4, 1 Peter 5:6, Jeremiah 18:1–6, Isaiah 49:2

Objective of this lesson - Laying on of Hands At the end of this session, you will have an understanding of the following: · What it means to lay hands on people, and why we do it · The importance of coming under God’s hand of authority for Christian growth, protection and guidance · As we stay under God’s authority, we are qualified to exercise God’s authority in the lives of other people

Resurrection of the Dead - Session 1

Pastor Rob Goyette • Hebrews 6:1–3, Luke 16:19–26, 1 Corinthians 15:31, John 11:25–26, James 4:14

Objective of this lesson - Resurrection of the Dead At the end of this session, you will be able to understand the following: · The definition of the word "resurrection” · What happens to people when they die · The difference between past, present, and future resurrections · Who will be resurrected and when · How resurrection relates to the final foundational doctrine of eternal judgment · The principle of the “out resurrection”

Resurrection of the Dead - Session 2

Pastor Rob Goyette • Hebrews 6:1–3, Colossians 1:18, Matthew 27:51–53, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9

Eternal Judgement - Session 1

Pastor Rob Goyette • Hebrews 6:1–3, Luke 19:11–27, Ecclesiastes 12:14, Romans 2:1–2, Matthew 12:41–42

Objective of this lesson - Eternal Judgement Upon completion of this session you will be able to: -Define the word "judgment” -Explain why judgment is a good thing -Identify who will be judged and when -Understand the standard by which we all will be judged -Understand how eternal judgment is related to the time of our future resurrection -Understand God’s unique judgment for the nation of Israel Eternal judgment is the last foundational doctrine mentioned in Hebrews 6, as well as the last one to take place in a person's life. Once again, it's important to remember that these six foundational teachings gives us a proper image of who God really is. Though God's nature is best understood through the attribute of mercy, He is without question a God of judgment. Therefore, if we truly want to know Him as He is, we must know Him as God, the just judge of all.