February Electives
Wednesdays, February 4–18
6:30–8:00 PM
Join us for this short, three-week session of elective Bible studies! Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of Scripture, build community, or step into something new, there’s a place for you here.
We’ll gather in the Crown Room for prayer from 6:30–6:45 PM, then head to the elective classes from 6:50–8:00 PM.
Trusting God in Tough Times
Teacher: Pastor Jim Pile | Room 401
Trusting God while living in our sin-cursed world can be extremely challenging at times. Each day may bring a new set of struggles. There are some things in our Christian life that leave us feeling overwhelmed and totally discouraged. How can we better handle these difficult trials? Join us as we explore the Scriptures that give us hope in the Lord as we navigate the challenges and issues of the Christian life.
How to Study the Bible
Teacher: Andrew McIntyre | Room 446
The Bible is central to the life and faith of a Christian, yet it can often be complicated and difficult to understand. It can be especially challenging to grasp because it was written by approximately 40 authors in different styles, using two very different languages, over more than a millennium. In this class, we will consider some helpful tools to aid in effective Bible study so that we can be like the faithful Bereans in Acts 17:10-12, who were commended for how they wrestled with the biblical text together as they daily sought the Lord with eagerness.
Titus: Living Out the Grace of God
Teacher: Pastor Sibu Rajappan | Room 1200
God’s grace not only saves — it also reshapes how we live. The short but powerful epistle calls believers to maturity, good works, and a life that points others to Christ. Our study of the book of Titus will teach us how to live out and grow in our faith.
The Protestant Reformation and Beyond: Understanding the Christian Faith — Part 2
Teacher: Dr. Bob Mayer | Room 222
Calvary Church is a Protestant Church. What does it mean to be Protestant (and not Catholic or Eastern Orthodox)? This 12-week class will examine the Protestant Reformation and its impact on Christianity in the United States. We will examine four major 17th-century Protestant movements, discuss how Christianity migrated from Europe to America, and survey how the Christian faith has been practiced in the United States since the American Revolution. All along the way, we will look together at how these lessons apply to Christians today.
Biblical Theology: A Redemptive-Historical Lens — Part 2
Teacher: Jon Allen | Room 445
This class focuses on the discipline of biblical theology, which traces how God has revealed Himself and His plan of redemption progressively throughout Scripture, culminating in Christ. Unlike topical studies that ask, “What does the Bible teach about this subject?” biblical theology asks, “How did God make this truth known across time and through His Word?” Using the Gospel of John as our primary lens, we will examine its background, themes, and key passages to see how John’s unique account fits into the larger story of God’s saving work. Together, we will learn to read Scripture not just as isolated passages, but as part of the unfolding drama of God’s redemptive plan.
A Biblical View of Wealth and God’s Good Gifts
Teacher: Ryan Smith | Room 238
This class explores how Christians can fully enjoy God’s good gifts without slipping into idolatry. Together we’ll learn how to delight in the “things of earth” in ways that honor the Lord. This class will help us enjoy creation as a pathway to worship the Giver and Creator.
Spanish Bible Study
Teacher: Bill Ogden | Room 242
Our topic will be “The Fruit of the Spirit.” This group is taught in Spanish without translation.
El Fruto Del Espíritu Gálatas 5:22,23
Existe una ley natural y es que el fruto siempre ha revelado la naturaleza del árbol. De la misma manera, en el plano espiritual, las Escrituras nos muestran que todo convertido genuinamente al Señor Jesucristo, tiene al Espíritu Santo morando en su vida y sí o sí, habrá fruto y evidencia en un seguidor de Cristo. Cada semana vamos a enfocar en uno de los nueve aspectos del fruto del Espíritu mencionado en nuestro texto central. La invitación de este curso es doble, para analizar los aspectos del fruto del Espíritu Santo y también para disponer el corazón para que se desdibuje nuestra propia imagen caída y se comience a definir la imagen del Hijo.
Contacts: Pastor Jim Cashwell, jcashwell@calvarychurch.com & Helen Stewart, 704.341.5328, hstewart@calvarychurch.com