Promoting Biblical Literacy at Commerce Community Church, Commerce, Texas

Abstract

his project is designed to promote biblical literacy at Commerce Community Church of Commerce, Texas. The promotion process involves preaching a series of messages on the doctrine of Scripture and a teaching a series of lectures on the story of Scripture to increase competence and confidence in Scripture for greater gospel engagement and community outreach in the city.

Chapter 1 introduces the ministry context of C3, along with the rationale, purpose, goals, research methodologies, definitions, and delimitations of the project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological basis for promoting biblical literacy in the church. The doctrine of Scripture’s authority, sufficiency, necessity, and clarity are presented. Chapter 3 addresses the historical, theoretical, and practical reasons for promoting biblical literacy in the church. Chapter 4 details the preaching, teaching, and assessment process for the project. Chapter 5 concludes with an overall evaluation of the project and suggestions for improvement and further development.