Purity & Holiness
A Biblical Perspective on Relationships and Sexuality
ATTENTION ALL PARENTS AND YOUTH PASTORS
How do we teach our youth to abstain when the world cries out, "Be one of us?" After years of counseling youth, our founders, Bob Tissot and Alex Rahill, found a void in the lessons our Christian youth have been taught. They knew the "no", but not the "why". We’ve been teaching their heads, but not reaching their hearts. The message is not to do purity, but to be pure. Through this program our goal is to bring a young person to an understanding of why God calls us to lead a holy life, and then to set standards and commitments to gain a life of Purity & Holiness.
Our young people are not going to hear the Word of God on Grey’s Anatomy, MTV or UTube, they are not going to read it in Time magazine, People, or Rolling Stone. Where then are they going to hear the truth? Where then are they going to take time to study & reflect on God's Word especially in the critical area of our sexuality.
One of the facts that we need to come to terms with is that our young people are bombarded on a daily basis with opinions about how they should best live their lives in orders to best serve themselves. Where does the Lord and his will fit into this? Usually God is portrayed as a celestial killjoy who is out to deprive us of anything that feels even remotely close to satisfying. This is a lie. The truth is that God is our loving heavenly Father who wants the best for us, his children; His way is the best way!
God invented our sexuality and called it good within the "protective walls" of Christian marriage. We need to do the same. Outside of these walls however, it is like a fire being burned in the middle of the living room instead of the fireplace--
- It can burn down dreams
- and destroy lives.
Young adults ages Middle School & High School/College are invited to attend a Purity & Holiness weekend at BLBC.
"The youth and sponsors from Pathway were impacted in all the right ways. This retreat has been huge in their lives. We have received many positive reports from the parents of the teens. In fact, some of those attending shared spontaneously in our main service testifying to the impact of the retreat and God’s grace for bringing all this together for them. ”
~ Bruce S Black  elder
"Thank you so much for this teaching. It really impacted my thinking on this subject. I always knew the value of purity but this makes it practical as well.”Â
~ Mary Nauta, Rock Lake Christian Assembly
"So many parents have commented how their kids “caught it” and could describe examples very clearly….this topic is so needed and so important! We have been blessed and our students have been drawn to purity rather than what the world offers."
~ Eileen Wiersma, Washtenaw Christian Academy
"I am a youth pastor in Sao Paulo Brazil and have been using the Purity and Holiness in our Sunday school class. This material has truly been a blessing!”
~ David Merkh
"Sometimes I feel as if the bible is just a book of rules. I was able to see more than that. It’s like a guide, a map, with warning signs and signs to direct you. I also learned that abstinence is about doing something…purity is about being something. I want to be something good, something pleasing, and something honoring.” ~ 9th grader
Course Outline
Nine Keys to Purity and Holiness
- God's Word---What we put in determines what comes out.
- Reasons---There are better reasons to be pure and holy than impure and unholy.
- God's Way---God is not out to spoil our fun. He is out to fill it with blessings.
- God's View---Seeing as God sees brings beauty and fulfillment
- God's Power---Doing it on my own leads nowhere, fast!
- Friends---Seek out those who will support right decisions.
- Accountability---Find a godly older person (same sex) who will cheer and challenge you
- Standards---Understand your weaknesses and create ways to stay on the right path.
- Commitment---Make the hard decisions in the good times.
If you should desire information on the other topics or how to participate in the entire program please see Bob, or contact him at (269) 244-5193 or e-mail him at bob@blbc.com
New Book Release!
A book that lays out God's plan for developing relationships as he intends. It goes beyond abstinence. Purity & Holiness offers insights that will enlighten, encourage and enthuse you on your journey. Order yours today!
Purity & Holiness Manual. $11.95 plus $3.00 shipping.
In quantities of 10 only $10.00
Make check payable to Bair Lake Bible Camp
Mail to: Bair Lake Bible Camp
12500 Prang
Jones, MI 49061
Credit card orders, please call 269 244 5193 or 888 899 7712
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