Immanuel Bible Institute

Whether you are a seeker, new believer, or a Christian wanting theological grounding, FoF 1 and FoF 2 explores the basic questions:  Who is God and what is He like?  How can Jesus be 100% God and 100% man?  What is salvation, why do we need it, and what is necessary for salvation? 

Picking up where Part 1 left off, FoF Part 2 focuses on growth in the Christian life, exploring the person and work of the Holy Spirit, the church, spiritual gifts, prayer, evangelism, service and God’s guidance.   This course continues to utilize the Fundamentals of the Faith (Moody Press) curriculum, audio messages by Dr. John MacArthur and classroom discussion with comprehensive notes to build believers and future leaders at Immanuel.  Note that while we recommend that FoF 1 & 2 be taken in sequence, students may take FoF 2 first and follow up with FoF 1 in the fall. 

The Fundamentals of the Faith, Parts 1 and 2, is Immanuel’s “flagship” course, since it thoroughly explains what we believe.  It is strongly recommended for every Immanuel member, especially those who teach in any capacity.  (13 weeks)

Picking up where early church history began, Walking with Giants: Church History in the Middle Ages explores the significant events and saints during what many erroneously refer to as the "dark ages." How did the fall of Rome affect the church at large? How did the Catholic Church gain so much power? What were the significant councils and resulting creeds? What was the impact of men like Augustine, Anselm, Bernard of Clairvaux, Francis of Assisi, and Thomas Aquinas? How did doctrines like purgatory and practices like giving of indulgences develop, highlighting the need for reformation? When politics, wealth, and power are mingled with Christian religion, what happens and what should we learn for today? Join Pastor Alex Hairgrove as he explores the answer to these and other questions, shining the light on our thinking, and lifts history out of the dusty past, bringing it into clear focus for today. (10 weeks)

Utilizing an  Answers in Genesis DVD series by Ken Ham as well as other complementary material, this course will provide a powerful foundational defense of the authority of Scripture through the creationist viewpoint.  It will address:  The relevance of Genesis, historical interpretation of Scripture, evolution, fossils, the Flood, and the theological consequences of an evolutionary interpretation/worldview.  Throughout the course, there will be several discussions of scientific material relative to creation science and will cover additional topics such as carbon & radiometric dating, starlight and time, the human genome project/DNA, UFOs, and biblical geology.  For adults and students accompanied by a parent, ages 6th grade and up. (14 weeks)

Parenting is the weightiest responsibility in the world. How we nurture and teach our children will continue to influence them even when they are old (Proverbs 22:6). How we raise them in their formative years places our imprint on them for life. No wonder so many Christian parents are daunted by the task God has given them. Yet parenting is meant to be a joy, not a burden. While never downplaying the profound importance of the parents’ role, Scripture (unlike most modern child psychologists) never portrays child rearing as a minefield strewn with psychological dangers and emotional hazards. Instead, with children comes the promise of great joy and rich blessing. “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward” (Psalm 127:3, cf. vv. 4-5). God’s design is that parenthood be a rich source of blessing, not something that should strike terror into the hearts of Christian couples.

With that in mind, this course unpacks the biblical principles meant to guide parents. This course approaches the material convinced that the biblical pattern for parenting is superior to all the psychological and pragmatic models available today. No curriculum can set forth a comprehensive “program” to ensure that parents always do what is right. Instead, the biblical pattern for parenting is a mindset developed and applied. Parenting with Eternal Perspective is offered with the goal of raising up a generation of families where the Word of God is the focus, and where a single-minded commitment to the authority of God’s Word is passed on faithfully from generation to generation. With a generous amount of time on Wednesday nights for instruction and Q&A, you won’t want to miss this opportunity! (12 weeks)