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Schedule
Academy - April 20, 2012
There is no Academy class tonight. Join us again on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. when Dr. Riddlebarger continues his class on The Christian Faith.
Academy - April 27, 2012
Join us on Friday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. when Dr. Riddlebarger continues his class on The Christian Faith.
“The Christian Faith offers a fine, comprehensive companion to a number of recent systematic theologies. Crisply written, scripturally informed throughout, distinctively evangelical and Reformed, conversant with classic as well as contemporary Christian authors—Horton’s study is an outstanding contribution that will richly nourish Christian pilgrims on their way toward the consummation of Christ’s kingdom.” — Cornelis P. Venema, President, Mid-America Reformed Seminary
Academy - May 4, 2012
Join us on Friday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. as Dr. Riddlebarger continues his class on The Christian Faith.
“The Christian Faith offers a fine, comprehensive companion to a number of recent systematic theologies. Crisply written, scripturally informed throughout, distinctively evangelical and Reformed, conversant with classic as well as contemporary Christian authors—Horton’s study is an outstanding contribution that will richly nourish Christian pilgrims on their way toward the consummation of Christ’s kingdom.” — Cornelis P. Venema, President, Mid-America Reformed Seminary
Academy - May 11, 2012
Join us on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. when Dr. Riddlebarger concludes his class on The Christian Faith. Classes will resume in September.
“The Christian Faith offers a fine, comprehensive companion to a number of recent systematic theologies. Crisply written, scripturally informed throughout, distinctively evangelical and Reformed, conversant with classic as well as contemporary Christian authors—Horton’s study is an outstanding contribution that will richly nourish Christian pilgrims on their way toward the consummation of Christ’s kingdom.” — Cornelis P. Venema, President, Mid-America Reformed Seminary
Academy - March 30, 2012
Join us on Friday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Riddlebarger is currently teaching on The Christian Faith.
“The Christian Faith offers a fine, comprehensive companion to a number of recent systematic theologies. Crisply written, scripturally informed throughout, distinctively evangelical and Reformed, conversant with classic as well as contemporary Christian authors—Horton’s study is an outstanding contribution that will richly nourish Christian pilgrims on their way toward the consummation of Christ’s kingdom.” — Cornelis P. Venema, President, Mid-America Reformed Seminary
Are You A Renaissance Christian?
The wide-ranging movement known as the Renaissance led to the rebirth of European culture spanning from the 14th through the 17th centuries. Building on this idea, the “Renaissance Christian” can then be defined as a believer in Christ who pursues information, knowledge, and wisdom as a daily priority in life. Recognizing the importance of the imago Dei (humankind uniquely created in the image of God, Genesis 1:26-27), the Renaissance Christian seeks to pursue "the life of the mind to the glory of God."
The consensus of historic Christianity is that God reveals truth in Two Books: the figurative book of nature (God’s world, general revelation) and the literal book of Scripture (God’s Word, special revelation). Therefore when Christ’s followers pursue truth of any kind they will see the signature of the Creator-Redeemer God who reveals the ultimate Truth.
The content of this class will help the individual Christian to sharpen their thinking, reading, and reflective skills as they seek to glorify God through utilizing their God given intellectual capacities. Specific lectures will be given on improving logical thinking, analytical reading, and worldview reflection.
Resources: A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test by Kenneth Samples, How to Read a Book by Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren.

