Upcoming at TTS
Summer 2019
Here's an overview of when we'll be meeting and what we'll be looking at. For directions to venues, click here.
No matter what stage of life you're in, TTS has something for you. We offer a number of courses that can fit around your circumstances. There’s a ‘Year One’ group and a ‘Year Two’ group, there's a shorter mid-week course on the basics of Christian theology, and there's a third group that serves a more general purpose.
Scroll down to find Summer 2019 dates for Foundations, Virtues, and Scripture sessions. A conventional calendar is also provided here.
No matter what stage of life you're in, TTS has something for you. We offer a number of courses that can fit around your circumstances. There’s a ‘Year One’ group and a ‘Year Two’ group, there's a shorter mid-week course on the basics of Christian theology, and there's a third group that serves a more general purpose.
- The Foundations sessions are the centrepiece of Theology That Sings. Meeting fortnightly on Sunday afternoons, the Foundations sessions allow us to build a systematic theology together over twenty-five sessions, using the historic Nicene Creed as a skeleton.
- The Essentials sessions are designed for the busy believer. Meeting fortnightly on Wednesday evenings, the Essentials course is a brisk walk through twelve essential Biblical topics.
- The Virtues sessions are for those who have completed the Foundations course - from March 2019, these will meet once per month on Sundays (4.30pm).
- The Scripture sessions are open to all - these will meet once per month on Sundays (4.30pm), and you don't have to attend any other TTS event to take part. They're designed to equip you in your study of the Word.
Scroll down to find Summer 2019 dates for Foundations, Virtues, and Scripture sessions. A conventional calendar is also provided here.
Sun 14th April: TTS Foundations [S11]
"For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again." (P2/5)
- Continuing our series on 'Soteriology' - our theology of salvation. How and why has God saved us?
- Looking at the Power of the Cross, at how Jesus endured our shame and dishonour, as well as such awful suffering, all 'for our sake'.
- Describing the socio-historical background to the Crucifixion, and the role of the Cross in Christian discipleship.
Sun 28th April: TTS Foundations [S12]
"For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again." (P3/5)
- Continuing our series on 'Soteriology' - our theology of salvation. How and why has God saved us?
- The Work of the Cross - how exactly did Christ redeem us by his death on the Cross?
- Looking at how the Church has understood Christ's sacrifice throughout its history.
Sun 12th May: TTS Foundations [S13]
"For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again." (P4/5)
- Continuing our series on 'Soteriology' - our theology of salvation. How and why has God saved us?
- The Resurrection of Christ - we know why Jesus had to die, but why did Jesus have to rise?
- What was God's purpose in raising Christ from the dead? How can we defend the Resurrection when in evangelistic conversations?
HALF-TERM BREAK
No session on Sun 26th May!
Sun 2nd June: TTS Foundations [S14]
"For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again." (P5/5)
- Finishing our series on 'Soteriology' - our theology of salvation. How and why has God saved us?
- Looking at the Ordo Salutis - the 'order of salvation', our testimonies from a "God's-eye view"!
- What is Regeneration? What is Justification? What is Sanctification? What is Glorification?
Sun 16th June: TTS Foundations [S15]
"He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his Kingdom will have no end."
- How can we begin to understand the Ascension of Christ? Why was it necessary, and what do the Scriptures teach?
- What is the Kingdom of God? This is a subject that has confused many believers, even though (according to the Gospel authors) it was of paramount concern for Jesus in his earthly ministry.
- How can we gain a clear and concise understanding of God's Kingdom?
Sun 30th June: TTS Foundations [S16]
"We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified." (P1/2)
- Beginning a new, two-part series on 'Pneumatology' - our understanding of the Holy Spirit
- How do the Scriptures (both Old and New Testaments) describe the Holy Spirit's ministry?
- How the early Church arrive at a clear understanding of the Holy Spirit, despite false teachings arising?
- What is the passion of the Holy Spirit?
SUMMER HOLIDAY
No sessions in July and August
Enjoy your break - see you all in September!
Wed 15th May: TTS Essentials [S1]
On Theology
- What is Christian theology? Why is it important?
- How can we do theology in a way that's worshipful?
- How can we worship God with our minds?
Wed 5th June: TTS Essentials [S2]
The Great I AM
- Who is God? What is his nature?
- What is the 'Creator / Creature' distinction?
- Why is the glory of God so important to the authors of Scripture?
Wed 19th June: TTS Essentials [S3]
The Trinity
- What is the Trinity? How can we even begin to understand it?
- Where do we find the Trinity taught in Scripture?
- Why is the doctrine of the Trinity important in my everyday life?
Wed 3rd July: TTS Essentials [S4]
The Creation of Man
- What is the significance of God as Creator? What has God created?
- What is the nature of human beings? What difference did the Fall make?
- What is God's purpose in making us new creatures in Christ?
SUMMER HOLIDAY
No sessions in July and August
Enjoy your break - see you all in September!
Sun 31st Mar: TTS Virtues [S1]
On Christlike Virtue - An Introduction
- Beginning our new series on Christian virtue.
- How does this new series overlap with the Foundations course? How are they connected?
- What are the Christian virtues? Where do we find the idea in Scripture? How does Scriptural teaching on virtue interact with that of Greek philosophy?
- Looking at the example of St. Peter - from vice to virtue.
Sun 5th May: TTS Virtues [S2]
On Christlike Wisdom (P1/2)
- Continuing our new series on Christian virtue.
Sun 9th June: TTS Virtues [S3]
On Christlike Wisdom (P2/2)
- Continuing our new series on Christian virtue.
Sun 7th July: TTS Virtues [S4]
On Christlike Righteousness
- Continuing our new series on Christian virtue.
SUMMER HOLIDAY
No sessions for the rest of July and August
Enjoy your break - see you all in September!
Sun 19th May: TTS Scripture
On Apologetics - Responding to a Changed & Changing World
- All about 'Apologetics' - learning how to give an answer for the hope that is within us.
- We live in a complex world. The statistics show that the UK is no longer a Christian country. The number of 'nones' (i.e. those who profess absolutely no religious affiliation whatsoever) is fast outpacing those who describe themselves as Christian.
- Indeed, on the TV, in the cinemas, and in our own workplaces, we're confronted with all sorts of claims to truth.
- How do we witness to Christ in these complex times, in a way that's loving, honest, and winsome?
- Meeting at Matthew Henry Evangelical Church (Blacon) - arrive from 4.15pm to begin at 4.30pm. (Directions here.)