"Finally Alive" Online Bible Study
The book "Finally Alive" by John Piper is being offered for free from his website. Here is the link to get the book (either free on-line or to order a hard copy): http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/OnlineBooks/ByTitle/3588_Finally_Alive/
I will lead a book study for anyone that wants to participate. This will all be done on-line. I will assign a chapter or two to be read by a certain date and then I will post some questions for discussion. You can respond and interact with one another through the blog here on the website. This study will allow anyone that wants to participate to do so on their schedule.
So, how do you get started? Great question!
1. Reply on this posting and let me know that you plan on participating. This will allow me to know who will be involved.
2. Go on-line and download the book or order a hard copy to read.
3. Start reading and make notes and be ready to interact with one another.
My intent with this study is to allow us to honestly interact with one another through on-line postings. This must be done in love and with much respect, but let's have honest conversation and think about the "new birth" that this book will help us to explore.
Here is an excerpt from the book: What does the Bible teach about the miracle of rebirth? In this new book, John Piper explores Jesus' peculiar command, "You must be born again." Spiritual rebirth is precious and crucial. When Jesus said, “You must be born again,” he wasn't simply sharing interesting information; he was directing us toward eternal life. It is essential to know what God intends when he uses this language of being born again, so that we may experience new birth and help others do the same.
Respond now and let me know that you plan on participating. Check back on the website regularly and I will post more information soon. Each new post will begin with the title, "Finally Alive Study". Get the book now and begin to read. I will post the first questions one week from this Wednesday on September 23.
Just reply to this post to sign up or ask any questions.
Blessings,
Bro. Matt
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The Kurtz Family Love John Piper, love Bro. Matt, love the church, love Christ (not necessarily in that order)So...Yes, I am definitely in!
Count me in.
dlocker
Matthew I'm in! Can't wait to chat and grow with the folks at DBC!
Tam
Welcome to the study Tammy, we look forward to chatting and growing with you also. I am excited, I know it is going to be awesome. How can it be anything else when God in in control
Jim
Karen Blythe
I plan to do this.
I am getting excited and hoping others will sign up. Encourage any co-workers or friends that you have to do this study with you on-line. All they need to do is register on our website and get the book.
I will set up a separate blog on the website for this study by next week, when we get started. That way all the posts will be in one area and you won't have to weed through my other posts on my pastor's blog.
Invite others and start reading!
Bro. Matt
I plan to participate.
Karen Blythe
I plan on participating.
Jim
Preacher I have ordered the book and ready to go. I have never done anything like this before so be prepared for questions. I think I will be fine.
I can testify to this comment, made by our Brother Glenard. He WILL have questions.
Jim Wainscott
Bro. Matt,
I am prayfully looking forward to the study and the discussions generated.
Barb