BSF Culture
This is to magnify God and Mature His people.
What is the vision of BSF?
Five women asked this former missionary to lead a Bible study, which was the beginning of what would become BSF.
Who is Audrey Wetherall Johnson?
The goal of this is not perfection, but a celebration of the opportunity to go deep into Scripture and hearing God speak to us.
What is Homiletics?
This is the phrase that was included in each of the letters to the seven churches.
What is, "Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
The purpose of this is to reveal the ultimate victory of Christ over evil, to encourage believers to remain faithful amidst persecution, and to provide a prophetic vision of the end times.
What is the book of Revelation?
These include Dependence on God, Passion for Christ, Compassion for His people, Excellence, Integrity, and Humility.
What are the BSF Core Values?
This is the number of continents where BSF classes are held.
What is 6?
These are the 5 steps to Homiletics.
What is CONTENT, DIVISIONS, SUBJECT SENTENCE, AIM and APPLICATIONS?
This church was criticized for being "lukewarm" by Jesus.
What is Laodicea?
These are heavenly beings seated around God's throne, often interpreted as representing the redeemed people of God from both the Old and New Testaments.
What are the 24 elders?
This method of Bible study includes lesson questions, group discussion, listening to a lecture, and learning from weekly notes.
What is the BSF Four-Fold approach?
This must not create a conflict with anyone who serves in a BSF leadership position.
What is the BSF Statement of Faith?
These need to have a balance between conviction and encouragement.
What are application questions?
This church did many things right, but they lost their first love.
What is Ephesus?
These are the prophetic figures who testify for a period of time, performing miracles and ultimately being martyred and resurrected.
What are the two witnesses?
This is a publication given to every BSF leader to guide them in their spiritual growth.
What is the BSF leader's folio?
This is the title of Mrs. Johnson's book.
What is "Created for Commitment"?
The goal of this is to help you remember and understand the passage.
What is content?
This church was not rebuked by Jesus, but was told to "not fear those things which you are about to suffer".
What is Smyrna?
Also known as the False Prophet, this figure supports the first beast and deceives people into worshiping it.
What is the beast from the Earth?
The table of contents of this document includes: Core Philosophy, Relationships, Leadership and Meetings.
What is the BSF GL manual?
This is the number of years that BSF has been in existence.
What is 66 years? (Started in 1959)
Evaluating and often refining this, will help you focus on the truth of God's Word before you move to it's meaning or applications.
What is the subject sentence?
This church received no praise from Jesus, saying "I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead."
What is Sardis?
This symbolizes the final judgment and the gathering of the righteous and the wicked.
What is the harvest of the Earth?