Immanuel Bible Institute

Knowing what you believe and why you believe it is essential for every Christian.  “Deep, rich, and well-organized,” “essential in my walk with Jesus,” “grew together as a couple by doing the homework,” and “the best Christian principles class I have taken,” are some of the comments from prior students. 

Whether you are a seeker, new believer, or a Christian wanting theological grounding, FoF Part 1 explores the basic questions:  Who is God and what is He like?  What is the Bible, and how did we get it?  What is salvation and why do I need it?  I think I’m a Christian, but how can I know for sure?  FoF Part 1 integrates 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.  

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)

How do we regard grandparenting from a biblical and theological perspective?  How does that affect you as a grandparent?  Beyond making fun memories with your grandkids, do you understand your gospel role in their life?  How do you reach them for Christ?  How do you support the parent’s role, even when you aren’t on the same page? 

This course is designed to be part of a focused effort for encourage, enable and inspire the intentional engagement of grandparents to support the parent’s role of raising God seeking, fearing and following children.  It will cover worldviews, intentional prayer, family relationships and grandparenting in today’s culture.  Grandparenting with Grace uses Larry McCall’s book of the same title.   Participants need to purchase Larry’s book before the start of the class.  There will also be exposure to supplemental information and resources to reinforce the biblical grandparenting role.  (10 weeks)

How do we regard grandparenting from a biblical and theological perspective?  How does that affect you as a grandparent?  Beyond making fun memories with your grandkids, do you understand your gospel role in their life?  How do you reach them for Christ?  How do you support the parent’s role, even when you aren’t on the same page? 

This course is designed to be part of a focused effort for encourage, enable and inspire the intentional engagement of grandparents to support the parent’s role of raising God seeking, fearing and following children.  It will cover worldviews, intentional prayer, family relationships and grandparenting in today’s culture.  Grandparenting with Grace uses Larry McCall’s book of the same title.   Participants need to purchase Larry’s book before the start of the class.  There will also be exposure to supplemental information and resources to reinforce the biblical grandparenting role.  (10 weeks)

With Zoom flexibility, this offering is available for those unable to attend the Sunday in-person session and also extends the course invitation to remote grandparents of IBC attenders (wherever they may live).

For many, how the Church developed after the death of the last Apostle is a dark mystery clouded by lack of knowledge, hidden in catacombs, and informed vaguely by movies like Spartacus. But what was life like in the days of the early church? How did worship develop during that time? You may have heard names like Clement, Polycarp, Origen, and Tertullian, but who were these men and why were they important? How did the creeds come into existence? How was the New Testament canon formed? As the church spread, how did believers respond to persecution and martyrdom, and what do we learn from their example?

Have you ever wondered about these kinds of things, but were hesitant to learn? Join pastor Alex Hairgrove as he leads you in the fascinating subject of early church history. Week by week, he will feature one key figure who lived during church’s first four centuries, explaining their lives, lessons, and legacies. These men built faithfully upon the foundation of Christ and the Apostles, striving diligently at great personal cost. Their effect has lasted through the centuries and is seen even in our own Immanuel Statement of Faith. Join Alex as he shines light on your thinking, lifts history out of the dusty past, and brings it into clear focus for today. (10 non-consecutive weeks, not meeting 10/13, 11/10)

Today’s culture is awash with questions regarding gender and identity.  Biblical heterosexuality and traditional marriage are jettisoned and replaced with ideologies in the LGBTQ+ spectrum.  But we must ask: Is sexuality who we really are?  What happens when we ignore our true identity and where does that really begin?  What is God’s ultimate intent for sexuality?  Taught by Rod Turk and utilizing Dr. Christopher Yuan’s video course The Holy Sexuality Project, this course is for parents and other adults as they address gender identity issues with family and friends.  The course will summarize secular philosophies which have distorted sexuality, address temptation and desire, look at the biblical standard for sexuality, singleness and marriage, immorality, same-sex sexual activity, answer questions regarding sex and gender, and how to care biblically for people who struggle with the various issues discussed.  When it comes to fidelity to true biblical sexuality, there are plenty of tough questions! This course will help guide you to the answers, doing so with truth and grace.  (10 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! (10 weeks)

Since 1992, Logos Bible Software has been the go-to resource for effective and efficient Bible study. From daily devotions to sermon preparation to scholarly research (and everything in-between), Logos is the most powerful electronic resource library available today - and a basic version is available for FREE through Immanuel's Faithlife Subscription!

For new and intermediate users, this free seminar will acquaint you with Logos' basic functions and features. Kirk will also help you set up a daily devotional plan which you can customize to suit your own schedule. Feel free to bring your notebook computer with a fully charged battery (outlets are limited) to make this “hands on” training. 

To participate in Immanuel's Faithlife Subscription (free to you!) please contact Bob Hartman (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).