While the Word of God is preached every Sunday night at Ethnos, there are occasions when the community would like to dig even deeper into Scripture. Theology Nights are a way for individuals of the community to teach about a particular topic through indepth study and discussion.
If you have diligently studied a Biblical topic, you can lead a Theology Night and teach the rest of the community! Most often, the topic presenter will develop a study guide that attendees complete prior to the Theology Night. Then, everyone who did the study will gather to discuss the topic. Each Theology Night becomes a time of fellowship, sharpening, and an opportunity to more deeply understand God's love letter to the world.
Below you will find materials for past studies. If you feel you would like to lead a Theology Night, please contact Dave or Matt, and they will get back to you!
Previous Studies
These studies are copyrighted by Ethnos Church, and may be used for personal or group study!
Science and Scripture
March 27, 2008 - Mark Owen
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Does observable data clash with the Bible? What does the Bible have to say about creation and origin of life? Can science answer all questions? This study dives into the intersection between science and Scripture.
March 27, 2008 - Mark Owen
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Does observable data clash with the Bible? What does the Bible have to say about creation and origin of life? Can science answer all questions? This study dives into the intersection between science and Scripture.
Social Justice
October 24, 2008 - Anne Owen
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The Social Justice study delves into God's heart for the poor and broken, the the alien, the orphan, and the widow. This study will help you to understand the weight that Scripture gives to Social Justice.
October 24, 2008 - Anne Owen
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The Social Justice study delves into God's heart for the poor and broken, the the alien, the orphan, and the widow. This study will help you to understand the weight that Scripture gives to Social Justice.
Discernment
July 18, 2008 - Dave Ketah
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In a culture saturated with relativism, it is now more important than ever to weigh all that we see against what God defines as truth. This study will help you develop your ability to discern truth from human philosophy, using The Shack as a case study.
July 18, 2008 - Dave Ketah
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In a culture saturated with relativism, it is now more important than ever to weigh all that we see against what God defines as truth. This study will help you develop your ability to discern truth from human philosophy, using The Shack as a case study.
Baptism
February 22nd, 2008 - Mark Owen
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Baptism is practiced almost universally within Christianity, but there are many differences in understanding and practice. This study will help assist in developing a community hermeneutic on Baptism and its place in spiritual life.
February 22nd, 2008 - Mark Owen
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Baptism is practiced almost universally within Christianity, but there are many differences in understanding and practice. This study will help assist in developing a community hermeneutic on Baptism and its place in spiritual life.
Spiritual Gifts
Mark Owen
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Every believer has been given specific talents, gifts, and abilities! This study illuminates the doctrine of spiritual gifts, and will help set you on a course to discover the gifts God has placed within you by His Spirit.
Mark Owen
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Every believer has been given specific talents, gifts, and abilities! This study illuminates the doctrine of spiritual gifts, and will help set you on a course to discover the gifts God has placed within you by His Spirit.
Women in Leadership
Mark and Anne Owen
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What role do women play in the leadership of The Church? What does leadership look like at Ethnos? This study aims to answer those questions.
Quick Reference Chart
Mark and Anne Owen
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What role do women play in the leadership of The Church? What does leadership look like at Ethnos? This study aims to answer those questions.
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A Biblical Response to Homosexuality
Mark Owen
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What does the Bible have to say about homosexual relationships? This study guide will help you develop a Biblical response to homosexuality.
Mark Owen
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What does the Bible have to say about homosexual relationships? This study guide will help you develop a Biblical response to homosexuality.
Rethinking the Atonement
Mark Owen
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For the past ~100-150 yrs, the theological explanation known as "Penal Substitution" has been the primary expression of the purpose of Jesus' life and death in most explanations of the gospel. But is it Biblical and complete?
Mark Owen
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For the past ~100-150 yrs, the theological explanation known as "Penal Substitution" has been the primary expression of the purpose of Jesus' life and death in most explanations of the gospel. But is it Biblical and complete?
