REDEMPTION INSTITUTE is all about theological and spiritual training to grow in christ
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Redemption Institute exists for the Glory of God and joy of all peoples as we seek to allow our vision of the good life to come from the drama of redemption (Biblical Theology), the diet of doctrine (Systematic Theology), and soul-shaping habits (Spiritual Formation). Ultimately, “The true end of theology is not a systematic textbook but grown-up children of God” (Vanhoozer). That is our vision; mature disciples.
Redemption Institute Courses - cover topics in biblical theology, systematic theology, and spiritual formation. These courses will each have a lead instructor and an occasional guest instructor. Courses will range in length (4-8 weeks), and will consist of: lectures, group dialogue, and homework. Childcare and lunch are provided for each course
Theology on the Ground - monthly events during the fall and spring semesters, where we engage one another in hot cultural topics and seek to understand how crucial our theology is to engage these pressing issues.
In these monthly events, there will be lively discussions led by a moderator and panel as we engage one another (open forum/audience participation) on these tough cultural topics. We believe that theology matters and actually equips us to speak to issues of race, abortion, politics, the sexual revolution, gender, etc.
If the Church does not understand how to engage culture, we've lost an area of witness and are not living to our full potential as God's colony of heaven amidst this country of death. Theology on the Ground will help equip God's people with a Christian Worldview as we engage this culture devoid of God.
Chopping Block - Embark on an intellectual adventure as we delve into one theological masterpiece each semester.
Stay connected through ongoing discussions via Slack, and culminate the experience by gathering in person at the end of the term for lively discussions and camaraderie, all over some delicious food!
What is the redemption institute?
What is the goal of the Redemption Institute?
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The goal of Redemption Institute is to make disciples. It is not enough that people are simply coming to church on Sundays. The goal is to form little Christs as CS Lewis has said, “The Church exists for nothing else but to draw men into Christ, to make them little Christs. If they are not doing that, all the cathedrals, clergy, missions, sermons, even the Bible itself, are simply a waste of time. God became Man for no other purpose.” Theology can be a scary word for many people in the church but each and every one of us are theologians, and our understanding of theology/doctrine/formation has the potential to grow us up as followers of Christ. Redemption Institute's goal is making disciples and this will happen as we re-envision the "good life" through: Redemption Institute Courses, Theology on the Ground, The Chopping Block, and Men's and Women's Ministry.
Upcoming Redemption Institute Offerings below
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Fly to Israel
Wednesday November 4th
Day 2: Check into Hotel in Tel Aviv
Thursday November 5th
Day 3: Patriarchs / Moses
Friday November 6th
Sites: Gerizim → Azekah (Elah Valley) → Adullum → Night at Mizpe Ramon (BERESHIT???)
Day 4: Towards the promised land
Saturday November 7th (Shabbat)
Sites: Paran → Red Sea → Aravah Valley Drive → Dead Sea (Night at Dead Sea)
Day 5: In the Promised Land (Shephelah) & Jerusalem
Sunday November 8th
Sites: Masada → Ein Gedi → Qumran → Plains of Moab (pull off) → Evening Jerusalem Sites (Night in Jerusalem)
Day 6 Jerusalem
Monday November 9th
Sites: Temple Mount, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Southern Steps, Mount of Olives, Other City Sites (Night in Jerusalem)
Day 7: Samaria & Galilee
Tuesday November 10th
Sites: Shiloh → Mt of Beatitudes → Capernaum → Jesus Boat → Jordan River (Night in Galilee)
Day 8: Northern Israel
Wednesday November 11th
Sites: Banias → Dan → Caesarea Philippi → Chill at Galilee (Night in Galilee)
Day 9: Lower Galilee, Jezreel, Mediterranean
Thursday November 12th
Sites: Arbel → Nazareth → Caesarea Maritime
Day 10: head home
Thursday November 13th
Leave Tel Aviv and fly back to Denver
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Nov 5 - Tel Aviv Prima Tel Aviv or Prima City Tel Aviv
Nov 6 - Daroma by Isrotel
Nov 7 - Dead Sea Noga by Isrotel
Nov 8–9 - Leonardo Boutique Jerusalem
Nov 10–11 - Galilee Magdala Hotel
Nov 12 - Caesarea / Tel Aviv / Airport Sadot Hotel near TLV airport or Dan Caesarea
New dates are in the works. Stay tuned for an update!