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Foundations

Jesus said that anyone who hears His words, "and acts upon them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house upon a rock. And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and burst against the house; and it did not fall, for it had been founded upon a rock." [Matthew 7.24-25]

Today is an age of compromise, the age of the 'quick fix' and instant gratification. The times of building and imparting strong foundational life principles seem long past. But Jesus' eternal words demonstrate the urgent necessity of building our lives upon the foundational truths contained in His word.

The Purpose

  1. to lay solid foundations for faith and life through a chronological, panoramic study of the basic and core principles of the Word of God.
  2. to strengthen Christians in the essential basics of biblical discipleship and witness by encouraging and equipping "each one to reach one - and each one to teach one" - 2 Timothy 2:2

Get involved
Foundations is structured to build these truths into the lives of growing Christians. If you are serious about your faith in Jesus Christ and desire to establish your life on unchanging principles, then Foundations is for you. If you would like more information, email us.

Course Outline

Section 1: My Life as a disciple
Designed to build firm foundations- God's purpose: His Glory

  • God - Creator, Eternal, Loving, Righteous, Holy ...
  • Man - Needs God, Sinful, No Hope, Helpless, Lost ...
  • Satan - Rebelled, Deceiver, Hates God, Doomed, Liar ...
  • Christ - God in Flesh, Promiced One, Died for Us, Pain Sin Debt ...

Section 2: My Life "in Christ"
My eternal POSITION and daily CONDITION in Jesus Christ

Section 3: Christ's Life in me
Christ's character manifested in my life

  • Humility
  • Repentance
  • Meekness
  • Righteousness
  • Love
  • Forgiveness
  • Purity
  • Peace-making
  • Suffering

Section 4: Christ's work through me

  • Word
  • Prayer
  • Fellowship
  • Witness

Section 5: The spiritual "life-cycle"

  • Knowing
  • Growing
  • Going
  • Sowing

Course Distinctives

  1. Educational
    Providing a forum for the systematic study of the foundational principles of the Christian faith - 2 Timothy 2:15
  2. Personal
    Providing fellowship and accountability for individual growth in the "basics" of the Christian life.
  3. Practical
    Providing the necessary "eqipment" for individual, spiritual growth and personal involvement in the work of ministry - Ephesians 4:16
  4. Modular
    Providing the challenge of individual study and group discussion within a guided and structured tutorial.

Foundations is organised by Thom Cunningham and overseen by the Pastoral Elders.