Resources & Updates
2025 Pastor's Bible Study (PBS) - Fall
Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller
Oct 9, 2025
Join us this fall for an engaging exploration into the formative years of Christianity with our Pastor’s Bible Study & Lay Academy at First Presbyterian Church. Beginning September 10 & 11, you can attend our new series, "The First 500: The Age of the Early Church," held Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM and Thursday mornings at 9:30 AM in Covenant Hall. Thursday sessions will also include small breakout groups starting at 10:30 AM.
Contact Sheila Figueroa or Lellen Lane about PBS Small Groups
The First 500: The Age of the Early Church
Journey through the foundational centuries of Christianity—from the bold witness of the early church fathers to the profound insights of St. Augustine. Explore the dramatic moments that shaped our faith: the rise of heresies, the perseverance of persecuted believers, and the defining declarations of the Nicene Creed. Whether you’re new to church history or a lifelong learner, this class will deepen your understanding and enrich your discipleship.
Supplemental Reading: The Story of Christianity, Volume 1, by Justo L. Gonzalez
Online Study Content:
Each Thursday morning, join us live as the lessons are streamed on the front page of our website or at fpcsanantonio.org/live. After the live session, recordings and podcasts will be available on the Resources and Updates page, providing easy access to the week's content. Additionally, stay engaged with materials, including downloadable lesson outlines and thoughtful questions, designed to guide and deepen your study. Come and witness how the Spirit's work in the first 500 years continues to inspire and shape our faith today.
Week 1: Overture
Week 2: Fools and Heretics
The Tribulations of the Early Church, Pagans and Jews
Week 3: The Blood of the Martyrs
Week 4: Getting it Right - Against the Heretics
Week 5: Christianity and Empire
Week 6: Mystics, Monks, and the Desert Fathers
Week 7: The Beginnings of the Bible
Week 8: The Trinitarian Controversy
Week 9: The Christological Controversy
Week 10: Augustine and the Struggle for Grace
Donatus, Pelagius, Augustine, and the Doctrines of the Church and Grace
Week 11: Conclusion - Over the Horizon
Celtic Christianity and Beyond
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