Foundations

I did not realize that this book is only part 2, IE it does not have the first half of the lessons planned that correspond to the participants guide. Thant would have been nice to know. I did have good service though

This material is wonderful for the local church. It helps people understand the foundations of our faith without getting so technical or theological that they loose interest in the first few minutes. I have used this material in both large and small group settings and it is excellent.

My husband and I were participants when our church used "Foundations" for a mixed-group Bible study. The group included college students, single adults, married adults, senior adults, new believers, and long-time Christians. "Foundations" is one of the most dynamic and informative studies we have ever experienced. It covers every major Biblical truth/doctrine from Creation to the Second Coming. The format encourages and stimulates discussion, but keeps everyone focused on what scripture has to say about each topic and how it relates to daily living. We enjoyed many lively (but amiable!) discussions as we shared comments, questions, experiences, and opinions. We all came to realize that regardless of our age, or level of maturity in Christ, forming a Christian world-view is vital to keeping our balance in today's world. Having a basic knowledge of scriptural truth/doctrine helps us understand life from God's point of view and gives us the tools we need to make good choices and decisions in everyday life. Unlike many study books that are discarded after the study is completed, the Foundations Participant's Guide remains a useful reference to review and continue to expand on each of these essential truths.

Saddleback Community Church gets a lot of criticism stating that it is too "seeker sensitive" and therefore implying that they water down or distort the truth. This resource is one example of how that isn't the case. The doctrinal studies found in the Foundations study are some ofthe best that I have seen in years. I have used these in small groups as well as adapted these for large group. These studies provide exactly what they advertise - Solid faoundations on which to build your life.