Emmanuel Tuscaloosa Building Blocks

Manuscript Evidence for the Bible // The Bible stands unparalleled in terms of manuscript evidence. Although textual variants exist within manuscripts, they are minor and insignificant for Christian doctrine. 

The Canon of Scripture // The canon of Scripture identifies the books included in the Bible and establishes them as the ultimate standard for Christian faith and life.

Divine Revelation // God has revealed His true nature through His Word. He wants us to pursue Him through His Word and He is confident that the Bible will convey truth and make you wise to salvation. 

Introduction // The most crucial question for Christians is "Why the Bible?" as everything in Christian faith hinges on this.

Review of Apologetics // The discipline of Christian apologetics equips believers to explain their faith and give a well-reasoned defense of the Gospel.

The Resurrection, Pt. 2 // The authenticity of the resurrection of Jesus rests on the evidence of the empty tomb, resurrection appearances, and the origin of the Christian faith.

The Resurrection, Pt. 1 // The authenticity of the resurrection of Jesus rests on the evidence of the empty tomb, resurrection appearances, and the origin of the Christian faith.

The Problem of Evil, Pt. 5 // The problem of evil challenges the compatibility of an all-good, all-powerful God with the existence of evil.

The Problem of Evil, Pt. 4 // The problem of evil challenges the compatibility of an all-good, all-powerful God with the existence of evil.

The Problem of Evil, Pt. 3 // The problem of evil challenges the compatibility of an all-good, all-powerful God with the existence of evil.

The Problem of Evil, Pt. 2 // The problem of evil challenges the compatibility of an all-good, all-powerful God with the existence of evil.

The Problem of Evil, Pt. 1 // The problem of evil challenges the compatibility of an all-good, all-powerful God with the existence of evil.

Who is God? // God is mysterious and beyond our full understanding but we can speak of Him by observing His effects in the world.

Arguments for the Existence of God, Pt. 3 // Examining Pascal's Wager, which proposes betting on God's existence due to the potential gains, while contrasting with the existential despair of life without God.

Arguments for the Existence of God, Pt. 2 // Discussing the existence of God through nature's intricate order.

Arguments for the Existence of God, Pt. 1 // Thomas Aquinas' argument for God's existence by Change and Efficient Causality.

Introduction to Apologetics // For the Christian, we should apply ourselves to apologetics out of obedience to God’s will.

Disciple's Journey // Jesus displays his divine authority and prepares his disciples for their calling.

Impending Trouble // Mark 13 warns of the coming desolation of the temple and emphasizes preparation for the second coming.

Battling the Religious Leaders // The religious leaders try to trap Jesus but he responds by teaching about God's authority, resurrection, and the value of genuine faith.

Disciples Blindness and Jerusalem Entry // In Mark 10-12, Jesus teaches about humility, condemns corruption, and emphasizes true discipleship.

Who is Welcome? // Mark emphasizes Jesus redirecting the disciples towards humility and service amidst their anticipation of glory, urging them to prioritize humility over self-promotion.

Partial Blindness // Mark portrays the disciples' journey from spiritual blindness to partial understanding and Jesus' foretelling of his suffering and resurrection.

Divine Provision and Spiritual Perception // Jesus shows compassion and authority through the feeding of the 5,000, walking on water, and healing miracles, emphasizing internal purity, the disciples' lack of understanding, and the importance of recognizing Jesus' unlimited power for genuine discipleship.

The Faith of a Disciple // This section of Mark illustrates the division between outsiders and insiders in recognizing Jesus's identity through public and private miracles, emphasizing themes of faith, discipleship challenges, and potential persecution.