Message Outline
Theism – Classic Evidences (Genesis 1:1-2:3)
“There is a good reason to believe God exists.”
• God: _______________________________________________
• Good Reason ________________________________________
• For Me: _____________________________________________
Cosmological Argument: Creation/Cause
• Principle: _______________________________________
• Universe: _______________________________________
• Life: ___________________________________________
Teleological Argument: Design/Purpose
• Principle: _______________________________________
• Universe: _______________________________________
• Life: ___________________________________________
Moral Argument: Anthropology/Morals
• Principle: _______________________________________
• Universal Moral Law: ______________________________
• Moral Lawgiver: __________________________________
Ontological Argument: Being/Perfection
• Principle: ________________________________________
• Beings: __________________________________________
• Perfect Being: ________________________________
There is a good reason to believe God exists and I accept it as truth by faith.
Growth Guide
- Monday: Psalm 8
- Tuesday: Psalm 33
- Wednesday: Psalm 46
- Thursday: Psalm 48
- Friday: Psalm 104
Next Steps from Today’s message
- Be – I will reflect and praise God, that the creator of the universe created me as well as those who deny His existence. I will pray for them.
- Multiply – I will practice these arguments with someone who is safe.
- Go – I will pray for an opportunity to graciously and boldly share my faith with someone who does not share my perspective.
Home Church Questions:
- Put the Cosmological Argument into your own words.
- Put the Teleological Argument into your own words.
- Put the Moral Argument into your own words.
- Put the Ontological Argument into your own words.
- Which argument for the existence of God makes most sense to you?
- What are your doubts about using the arguments?
- What is the balance between reason and faith?
- How can these rational arguments be useful in sharing our faith?
Announcements
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Men’s 33 Study // A Man and His Story // Have you ever explained “you” to “you” // Understand your past and enjoy God’s best for your future // Tuesdays, beginning October 6, 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, beginning October 7, 5:30 a.m. // No registration necessary, simply show up.
Fellowship Fall Work Day // Saturday, October 10, 8:00 a.m. // This is the time of year we get together, pull up our sleeves, grab some tools, and work side by side // Lunch provided!
Fellowship Men’s Breakfast // Saturday, October 17, 8:00 a.m. // Join the other men of Fellowship as we eat bacon and get equipped for discipleship.
Fellowship Kids Pumpkin Patch // Saturday, October 17 // Meet us at 10:45 a.m. at the Pumpkin Patch for some pumpkin picking and picnicking (bring your own lunch or purchase lunch from the concession stand)!
OCC Night of Worship // Operation Christmas Child is one of the biggest endeavors we undertake as a church family // Please join us Wednesday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. for an evening of worship and prayer for OCC // Child care for 6 years and under by RSVP to shann1669@excite.com by Monday, October 19.
Girlfriends Fall Retreat // Register at the Connection Center today or www.fellowshipconway.org/girlfriends-retreat // Psalm 119 in a beautiful setting at Ferncliff Conference Center (L.R.) // Deadline for final payment is October 11.
Military Service Project // Want to bless a service member in the U.S. armed forces? // Purchase a Thanksgiving, Christmas, and/or Thank You card —- record your appreciation, a scripture, words of encouragement, and drop it off at the Connection Center // Cards will be mailed to soldiers on a Naval air carrier in the Middle East and Ft. Benning,Georgia in time for the holidays // Don’t have time to purchase a card? Pick one up at the Connection Center // Cards due back by Oct 25th.
Fellowship Finances
July 1 – September 27, 2015
Weekly Budget Needs $21,577
Giving for 09/20/15 27,069
Giving for 09/27/15 19,001
Year to Date Needed 279,137
Year to Date Giving 286,838
Over (Under) Budget 7,701