Xenos offers 6 to 10 classes per quarter, and this partial list is typical of the elective courses. Some courses have prerequisites, such as membership in a group, or preveious coursework. All are open to the public, and are often attended by members of other churches. Acts of the Apostles - The first century church experienced growth and other phenomena that are nearly unparalleled in church history. We'll take a closer look at this period of the church and apply some of the lessons from the book of Acts to our situation today.
Emphasis is placed on the historical situation and events of the first century.
This class is intended, not only to provide an understanding of the book of Acts, but also to give some crucial background about Paul's epistles. In the Old Testament, God spoke through his prophets both about his plan for the future through the Messiah, and his will for their own day. Hosea through Malachi. This five-week class provides the basic skills necessary to think critically, communicate reasonably and exercise discernment in our thinking. The course provides practical insights to increase understanding of the Old Testament.