Golden Hills Community Church

Week 27 of "1 Peter: A Holy People"; 1 Peter 2:11-12 -------------------------------------- Holy people wage war against the desires that seek to destroy us in order to glorify God -------------------------------------- Our Website - https://goldenhills.org [https://goldenhills.org]

How the Spirit Illuminates the Christian Mind so the Scriptures are Clearly Understood In this breakout session, we’ll tackle two vital and often misunderstood doctrines: the clarity of Scripture and the illumination of the Holy Spirit. The Bible wasn’t given to confuse us—it was given to be understood, believed, and obeyed. With the Spirit’s help, ordinary Christians can read the Word and truly grasp what God is saying. If you've ever felt unsure about reading the Bible for yourself, this session will encourage you: God speaks clearly, and by His Spirit, He helps His people hear.

How God has Graciously Provided What We Need in Scripture to Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus Christ In this breakout session, we’ll dive into two of the most underrated truths in the church today: the necessity and sufficiency of Scripture. We’ll see that we don’t need fresh revelations, cultural consensus, or personal impressions to know God’s will—what we need is the Bible, and the Bible is enough. Join us as we learn why God’s Word is totally trustworthy, always relevant, and entirely capable of equipping us for every good work.

Victimhood Culture and Christian Identity In this breakout session, we’ll explore the rise of victimhood culture and how this cultural shift elevates offense, grievance, and moral status through perceived victimization—and how it contrasts sharply with the biblical call to find identity in Christ. Join us as we think carefully about how to live as a gospel-driven people in a culture of fragility, safe spaces, and trigger warnings.

The Social Binary and “Sola Lived Experience.” In this breakout session, we’ll unpack the concepts of the social binary, intersectionality, and lived experience, utilizing the work of Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer’s book Critical Dilemma. Together, we’ll examine how these ideas influence today’s cultural conversations on identity, oppression, and truth—and how they often conflict with a biblical worldview. Join us as we seek to think carefully, respond compassionately, and stand faithfully in the midst of complex social narratives.