Life Bible Fellowship Church: Upland, California: Teaching

Our teaching at LBF centers on speaking to the heart while informing the mind. We strive to develop our teachings as culturally relevant, full of real-life stories – which make the meanings of scriptures easier to understand and remember, applicable to our daily lives, and sometimes down right funny.

We believe Biblical teaching is the catalyst for transformation in the lives of individuals and in the church as a whole. At LBF, we value an expositional style of Biblical teaching. By this, we strive to draw out the meaning and truths found in the Bible

We view the Bible as God’s communication to humanity. According to the Psalms, the Word of God has been given to restore our souls and impart wisdom. It also enlightens our eyes, reveals God’s righteousness. God’s Word endures forever.

Scripture was revealed not merely to inform us but also to transform us. And as we value teaching, preaching, and the study of the Bible, we are transformed into the character of Jesus Christ (Galatians 4:19). Teaching is the process of translating God’s unchanging truths into concepts, terms, and practices that are understandable and appropriate to our cultural setting today.

I say "thanks" but am I really? There are times I say "thank you" and really mean it but are there times when it is okay to not be thankful? For example, why should I be thankful when relationships fall apart? Should I be thankful when people I love battle cancer? Is thankfulness more than just a verbal expression of saying "thanks?" What does the Bible say about our "Language of Thankfulness?" What should we give thanks for? How do we give thanks when we don't feel like it? Are we really supposed to give thanks in all circumstances? If so what does that look like?

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