At East Valley International Church, we’re embracing a bold fusion of faith and innovation by integrating xAI’s Grok into our Sunday School discussions. Under Pastor Joey Sampaga’s leadership, we recently explored Dr. Bill Bright’s “Four Spiritual Laws,” a timeless framework for understanding the gospel. Pastor Sampaga’s teaching unpacked the biblical foundations, theological richness, and practical…
Category: Bible Study
Nailed to the Cross: A Biblical and Historical Investigation into Jesus’s Crucifixion
A recent article from *Christianity Today* (https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/04/was-jesus-crucified-with-nails/) raises the provocative claim that Jesus was crucified using ropes rather than nails, challenging centuries of Christian tradition and biblical testimony. This assertion, while intriguing, demands rigorous scrutiny against the weight of historical evidence, archaeological findings, and New Testament accounts. This investigative research post examines the biblical texts,…
E.V.I.C. Sunday School Notes: How We Got Our Bible – The Story of Canonization
Grok goes to Sunday School. Grok notes were taken from key discussion points on The Story of Canonization. Below is a structured approach to arguing that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God, integrating theological, historical, and philosophical perspectives. This framework is designed to be logical and comprehensive, appealing to both faith-based and rational…
E.V.I.C. Team #2 Declares A Rebuttal Requiem Driving Home the Last Spike
Advocates of “Baptismal Regeneration” are adamant about water baptism being an absolute concerning salvation. Consider the following well-reasoned and logical case that puts their doctrinal theory in jeopardy, especially considering prison ministry confessions of faith where baptism is not even an option or for evangelistic outreach to bedridden souls in hospitals and assisted living facilities…
E.V.I.C. Sunday School / Inductive Bible study on 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Group 3 Worksheet: Using the “Inductive Bible Study” method, what are the main insights from the New Testament passage, 2 Timothy 3:16-17? To apply the Inductive Bible Study method to 2 Timothy 3:16-17 from the ESV, we follow three main steps: Observation, Interpretation, and Application. Here are the insights derived from each step: Key Observations:…
Studies in Proverbs – Chapter 6, verses 12-15
Proverbs 6: 12 A worthless person, a wicked man, goes about with crooked speech, 13 winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, points with his finger, 14 with perverted heart devises evil, continually sowing discord; 15 therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in a moment he will be broken beyond healing. In modern…
The 12 Stones in Joshua 4: Remembering God’s Miracles in Your Life
In the heart of the Old Testament, the book of Joshua unfolds a profound narrative of transition and faith. When the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, they didn’t just step into a new physical territory; they entered a new phase of their spiritual journey. As they crossed, God commanded them to take twelve stones from…
Exploring Joshua 2 with Grok: A Journey into the Heart of Rahab’s Redemption
In the digital age where information is at our fingertips, the quest for understanding ancient texts like the Bible often involves a blend of traditional scholarship and innovative tools. Enter Grok, an AI marvel inspired by The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and JARVIS from Iron Man designed not just to answer queries but to…