1. Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills Church
Bible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class
1. Where and how to find things in the Bible?
• Overview of Chronology; How to tie Books of the Bible to Chronological
events
2. What is the Bible – is it reliable?
• What are the different translations all about?
• Who wrote it; when was it written; where is the original
• Can you believe the Bible? (Everything?)
3. What are the Events, Characters and Places? (Two OT lessons)
• Chronology, Geography
• What are the major themes and concepts?
4. New Testament life of Jesus; four Gospels;
• Scarlet thread of Christ; Resurrection/Crucifiction

2. Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills Church
Bible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class
1. How do I study the Bible (by myself)?
• What resources are available
• How do I use a Study Bible
• Tying Acts and the Epistles together
Each class will have a Bible study tool, the tool will be used in
that weeks homework

3. Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills Church
Bible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class
Whose needs are we going to address?Whose needs are we going to address?
• Members
• Potential Members
• Saved
• Lost

4. Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills Church
Bible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class
What needs are we going to address?What needs are we going to address?
• Fear of the unknown
– Bible, God, Smart Church People
• Lack of knowledge
– Never owned/read a Bible
– Never been taught from or about the Bible

5. Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills Church
Bible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class
How can basic Bible knowledge be learned such that transformation takes place?How can basic Bible knowledge be learned such that transformation takes place?
• Basic Bible knowledge
– What is it, who wrote it, what does it say, how
much is true?
• Transformation
– Include the Gospel message
– Remember final outcome is up to the Holy Spirit

6. Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills Church
Bible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class
How can basic Bible knowledge be learned such that transformation takes place?How can basic Bible knowledge be learned such that transformation takes place?
Fear of the unknown
Confidence in the facts
LEADS to FAITH
SALVATION
Never learnedLack of knowledge
Assurance of SALVATION Tools to walk closer daily

7. Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills Church
Bible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class
What are some avenues to get from point A (little Bible background) toWhat are some avenues to get from point A (little Bible background) to
point B (a handle on the basics with confidence and tools to go to the next level)?point B (a handle on the basics with confidence and tools to go to the next level)?
• Avenues
– Fun, easy, visual
• Tools
– Resources (handouts, study guides)
– Contacts (Us, Pastors, Elders, recommendations)
– Knowledge (successfully complete the class)

8. Oak Hills ChurchOak Hills Church
Bible Fundamentals ClassBible Fundamentals Class
What part are you equiped and ready to play?What part are you equiped and ready to play?
What role, how much time can you give?What role, how much time can you give?
• Establish and meet a timeline for curriculum and
material development
• Practice and prepare for the initial class
• Be ready to teach
• Help teach
• Encourage others to teach