By Mike Riddle
February 2014
Christian education can be divided into three areas: Knowledge, Application, and Growth. The three areas are not mutually exclusive. They do overlap and can occur at the same time in the learning process.
Premise
The goal of Christian education is to glorify God.
Knowledge
Develop a biblical worldview (Matthew 22:37; Romans 12:2)
Scripture as the authority in all matters (John 17:17, 2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Understand the principles of discernment (Philippians 1:9-10)
Understand apologetics (1 Peter 3:15; Jude 3)
Understand the Gospel (including the foundation)
Application
Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20)
Do the work of an evangelist (2 Timothy 4:1-5)
Present and defend the Gospel (Philippians 1:17)
Discernment (Acts 17:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21)
The practice of apologetics (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)
Be doers of the Word (James 1:22)
Growth
Continue to become skilled in the knowledge of God’s Word (Hebrews 5:12-14)
Continue to study to show ourselves approved (2 Timothy 2:15)
Continue to press forward toward the goal (Philippians 3:13-14)
The Result
Character transformation to be more Christ-like
