Studies and Handouts

BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY SCRIPTURE READING GUIDE
We are beginning to read this profound book during Sunday morning worship, and you can also make use of the notes as you prepare in your own devotions ž.

MICHAEL DEANGELIS' DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
This document was put together in preparation for being made an Elder of Austin Square Baptist Church ž. It is also a nice refresher for those wishing to explore their own beliefs.

20TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET
David Carpenter collected the history from our 100th Anniversary as a church and added photos of the construction of the new additions, as well as recent documents and pictorial history. The bound version is available from David at the church ž. 

FASTING GUIDE
It is important that believers learn how to participate in the biblical practice of fasting and praying to the Lord. Guidelines for doing so safely and for the right reasons can be accessed at ž. 

JAMES AND JUDE SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS WORKSHEETS
These are the formats of the texts of each letter that allowed us to grasp the main thrust of each passage. You may use these for further study and to print off for future use ž. 

REFORMED GOSPEL PRESENTATION TRACT
We have found this format to be very effective in explaining to inquirers and new Christians the need for salvation, as well as the order of faith. Pastor Steve outlined the information in this tract ž, with the help of some old Gospel Light illustrations. 

MEMBERSHIP BOOKLET
Periodically we hold a 5-week course to introduce new worshippers to the expectations and duties of a member. This booklet is also an excellent way to examine in a concise form what Austin Square teaches:  ž.

DOCTRINES OF GRACE PRESENTATION
Pastor Steve recently presented this series at our Evening Study in order to refresh our understanding of these glorious doctrines. The slide presentation (above) includes each biblical passage, and the outline (below) just gives the citations and leaves room for notes.

  Doctrines of Grace Outline

CHRISTIANITY 101 HANDOUTS
We presented these notes during our class on Christianity 101: A Discipleship Guide for New Believers earlier this year. A full guidebook, complete with detailed illustrations and step by step tips for the discipler, will be available soon.

CONSIDERING THE MOVIE, "THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST"
It is crucial that we be discerning and wise before we jump on any bandwagon, so please take the time to check out these insights and concerns prepared by the pastoral staff before you go see the movie.

THE PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH BOOK CRITIQUE
We presented these notes at a recent Sunday Evening Study to help out congregation better discern the methods of "The Church Growth Movement." For a well reasoned critique of the Church Growth Movement in general, check out this site with an article by Gary E. Gilley.

PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION FOR BIOGRAPHICAL STUDIES
This sheet contains the principles and steps being used to present biographies of biblical characters at our Summer 2004 Wednesday night study series.

GNOSTICISM HANDOUT
This sheet helps us understand some of the background of the book of Colossians, which we are now going through to illustrate the rules for "Interpreting the Bible" on Wednesday nights.

INTERPRETING THE PARABLES
We studied the parables in the summer of 2003 during our Wed. night Bible study time. Pastor Steve prepared the following principles for correctly interpreting parables.

PERENNIALS CARE
This past spring we hosted a seminar on the care of perennials and presented this booklet that applies similar principles to the care of the soul.

WORSHIP SERVICE GUIDELINES
A run-through of the preparation taken to lead the morning worship service.

POLICY REGARDING THE MARRIAGE OF BELIEVERS TO UNBELIEVERS
We presented these notes in the Fall of 2002 to assist our members in identifying the seriousness of this problem, as well as the church's response.