Let's talk about BOB

Let's talk about BOB
Who/ What is BOB?
BOB is the basis of belief that all Christian groups on campus share. If you are in a group that seems not to have BOB (but a Susan etc), I would be very suspicious. I would probably call a Christian person I knew well, and ask them about the group you've met.

Most churches have versions of the Apostles’ Creed (written maybe 5th century) or the Nicene Creed (version 1 in 325AD).

BOB 1-Apostles' Creed
BOB 1 is a written summary of what Christianity was about. It was meant to be used in church or for those preparing for baptism.
Presenting Apostle's Creed text version
http://youtu.be/iHM0M06EAQo


Presenting the Apostles' Creed with medieval type graphics and music.
http://youtu.be/IDRsj9kmgrs

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BOB 2- Nicene Creed
BOB 2 emerged from a period of history where there were many voices claiming that their version of God was right (some movement called Arianism), so the big wigs from the churches at that time got together to do the whole discussion thing and respond with, guess what ? A summary of beliefs, what we call, BOB 2
The Nicene Creed spoken through a group
http://youtu.be/e6R9DuGawFA

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Of course, as these things in history go, the process was a whole lot more complex than how I've described it. If you are interested in the robust discussions that took place in the creation of the creeds, you might like to read Church History in Plain English by Dr Bruce Shelly.

BOB Today on campus
Here at TSCF, BOB reads like this:
There is one God, who is three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is the Creator and Sustainer of all things.
God in revealing Himself inspired the Holy Scriptures so that they are entirely trustworthy and have supreme authority in matters of doctrine, faith and conduct.
We all were made for fellowship with God, but disobeyed Him. So we all have become sinners, guilty in God's sight, under His wrath, and alienated from Him.
Jesus Christ, God's own son, became truly human. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
Jesus Christ took on Himself the sin of the world when He died on the cross as our representative and substitute. God thereby showed His love for us and provided the only way for us to be forgiven and reconciled to Him.
Jesus of Nazareth was raised by God from the dead.
The Holy Spirit brings us to trust Christ and repent of our sins, lives in us, and develops our new life in Christ in the fellowship of the Church.
Jesus Christ, the living Lord, will return in person as Judge and King.

On campus, Student life and International Student Ministries have BOB too. If you are interested in BOB forming in NZ, try Geoff Troughton's book is called New Zealand Jesus.

If books are not your thing...just browse this blog. We hope, it will be easy to spot BOB after we've had a couple of wee chat (ten to be exact) about BOB in this blog. Take a look...if you are puzzled and would like to meet eight times or once to talk abt BOB over coffee, coke, juice, healthy liquids let us know... Val Goold, born and bred right here in Waikato, wrote eight studies to help students get to know BOB...happy to pass it on if you would like a copy.
Or not.
We could just have a good online yarn.
Oh and if you hate our videos and could make your own please, please send us the link....