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Turn away from the kingdom of man

Evangelism is more than merely convincing people of their need for a Savior – Jesus Christ. Evangelism is about making disciples (Mat 28:19-20). It is about helping people turn away from the kingdom of man and into the kingdom of God. Therefore, in evangelism we must be equipped and prepared to confront ideas that stand …

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Thanksgiving to our Creator

Thanksgiving to our Creator Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power and the glory, the victory and the majesty; For all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours; Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and You are exalted as head over all. Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign …

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The Plan

The church’s uncertainty about biblical doctrines (especially creation) and its reluctance to act and train its people is a major cause of why America has abandoned a biblical worldview. Despite this growing hostility towards the Bible, we are not without hope. We have the people; we have God’s Word, and we have a plan. Now …

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Practice Apologetics

Did you know that 25 of the 27 books of the New Testament give warnings about false teachers? Did you know there are 3 verses that teach we should know and practice apologetics (1 Pet 3:15, 2 Cor 10:4-5, Jude 3)? Church leaders are also required to practice apologetics (Titus 1:9). Did you know that …

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God’s Wisdom or Man’s Wisdom

In the case of Scripture, especially the creation account in Genesis, God has revealed himself and has inspired the Scripture writers to accurately record what He has revealed. This means any interpretation must be based on drawing the true meaning out of the text (exegesis) and not what we want it to mean. Therefore, when …

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Who is training the next generation?

Over 80% of Christian youth attend public schools where they spend 30 hours each week being indoctrinated with a non-Christian Worldview. To combat this, churches have developed youth programs on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. However, in most of these youth programs students get two hours of entertainment, social time and a brief sermon that rarely …

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Avoiding Controversial Topics

Today many churches are avoiding controversial topics such as creation, hell, biblical marriage, and the sanctity of human life. It is called soft teaching. Too many are letting the culture influence the church rather than the church influencing the culture. When the church stops teaching parts of the Bible the world will supply the answers.

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Communication and Teaching Skills -Course

Christian education should consist of three components: (1) Knowledge, (2) Application, and (3) Continued Growth. However, most Christian education stops at the knowledge level. The Bible was not written just for the knowledge of its content. Christian education should equip students with the ability to defend their faith and continue to grow and mature in …

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The Nine Commandments

Is a belief in a literal 6-day creation very important? God thought it was. He wrote it down on the stone tablets in the 10 Commandments: For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, … A belief in millions of years means Commandment …

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The Golden Calf

The Hebrew word for day (yom) does not always mean a literal day. It can mean a season (Gen 4:3), some future time (Isa 30:8), years (1 Kings 1:1), age (Gen 18:11). So how do we know how to interpret yom? The answer is context! In Genesis 1 the context clearly means a literal day. …

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Are there parts of the bible we don’t believe?

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (John 14:6) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, … (Eph 2:8) … and that He rose again the third …

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Truth vs False Teaching

Throughout history people have mocked and distorted God’s Word. People have added to His Word, deleted text, and even banned the Bible. The track record is all those people are dead, and God’s Word remains unchanged. Today people are still trying to change His Word. They are distorting the foundation of the gospel by adding …

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A Sturdy Foundation

A bridge is supported by a sturdy foundation. A house is supported by a sturdy foundation. Likewise, the first three chapters of Genesis lay the foundation for the rest of the Bible, including the Gospel. So why is it so many church leaders and Christian university professors do not trust the Bible’s foundation? If the …

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Measuring Up Sunday School

How should a teacher measure their success as a teacher? While there are many factors, the most important is by what the students can do with the information they heard. The Bible says we are to be doers of the Word and not just hearers (James 1:22-25). Therefore, if the students cannot do anything with …

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Today Christianity is under great pressure

Today Christianity is under great pressure (attack) to conform to the world. The church is out-numbered, surrounded and out-financed. There is also much compromise and false teaching within the church. This is not a time to have a, “woe is me” attitude. This is a time of great opportunity. Being surrounded gives Christians the advantage …

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Go and make disciples of all nations

The church is a creation of God, founded and owned by Jesus Christ and directed and energized by the Holy Spirit. Just before Jesus returned to heaven, He commissioned His disciples with an assignment – the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Therefore, it is the church’s mission to carry out this order. It should be and …

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6 Literal Days

“When Moses writes that God created Heaven and Earth and whatever is in them in six days, then let this period continue to have been six days, and do not venture to devise any comment according to which six days were one day. But, if you cannot understand how this could have been done in …

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Did God use Evolution?

Many church leaders and Christians today believe God used evolution as part of His creation. Another way of stating this is: “God could have used evolution.” There is a problem with this statement. It is not a matter of what God could have done; it is a matter of what did He do! How God …

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In the Beginning God Created

If you are unable to “prove” the Christian faith to a non-believer, don’t assume the problem is with your evidence. It is not our job to prove the existence of God. The Bible already proves His existence. The non-believer is denying the best evidence God has given them. Creation is “undeniable proof.” Paul, in Romans …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 5

Well here we are – the end of a very full week.  This week students have sat through approximately 30 hours of instruction, enjoyed close fellowship and discussion with brothers and sisters in Christ, and grown in His Holy Spirit as they have studied His word and learned how to defend the biblical worldview. This …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 4

Welcome back! Our students this year traveled from 15 different states and 1 foreign country – Jamaica!  We have a total of 35 students, 12 of which are under age 25!  We are reminded that this is the next generation that will pick up the gauntlet, teaching God’s truth as they know, share and defend …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 3

Day 3!! Our day started with breakfast, devotion with Pastor Jim…. and more than a few nerves as students counted down to their 5 minute presentations!  This is where the rubber meets the road… taking the information learned so far this week, and teaching it back to the teachers – all glory to God! After …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 2

Welcome back! Day 2 was a very full day!  Our day started with breakfast and a devotion by Pastor Jay and then was followed by 6 more teaching sessions  The first two sessions, “The Days of Creation, Sin and Death” and “Handling Objections to a Literal Six – Day Creation” concluded with a group presentation …

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Back to School! Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2018 -Day 1

This is the time of year that kids and adults are gearing up to go back to school…. Here at CTI, we are commencing our 5 day Creation Apologetics Teachers College at Glorieta Christian Conference Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico! This week-long, intensive course focuses on teaching Christians how to know, share and defend …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 2

Tuesday, August 15th, 2017 — Day 2 of the CATC was a very full day of learning for the class! The morning started with Pastor Jay Lucas bringing a devotional, and then jumped right into the sessions. Topics included: Days of creation, sin and death Handling objections to a literal six-day creation Basic apologetics Introduction …

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 1

Monday, August 14th, 2017 — First day of the Creation Apologetics Teacher’s College! Students came from all over the country for this week of learning God’s marvelous truth! Evening started with the class dedication, and the first session: Introduction to biblical creation and apologetics. Here are a few highlights of the evening:

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Creation Apologetics Teachers College 2017 -Day 3

Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 — The morning started with devotions by Mike Riddle, followed by each student giving a 3-5 minute presentation on a topic of Creation. In the afternoon, students enjoyed some free time by exploring hiking trails or downtown Santa Fe. This day was also the 70th birthday of Mrs. Lesley Riddle, so …

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Battle for the Next Generation -Audio talk

“Battle for the Next Generation” Mike did this talk in the Boise, ID area in Sept. 2016. In this audio presentation, Mike presents a compelling case against secular education and how it has indoctrinated many Christian youth to doubt the Bible. Mike also presents a solution to help win the battle for our youth against …

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How will this class effect how you teach the youth in your church?

Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “How will this class effect how you teach the youth in your church?” Answer: Josh, Youth Pastor

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Do you recommend this course for other young people?

Testimony: CTI’s 5-day Creation Apologetics Teachers College Question: “Do you recommend this course for other young people?” Answer: Jeremy and Stephanie, Young married couple

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