Lesson 02: God Has Spoken To Us

Introduction I: How Do You Know?

This is a lesson about the ways humans acquire knowledge. It explores three primary pathways: sense knowledge from direct observation, reasoning based on experience, and belief derived from others' words. The lesson applies these concepts to understanding faith, arguing that senses, reason, and belief all contribute to our comprehension of spiritual ideas.

Introduction II: Can the Gospels be Trusted?

This is a lesson about the reliability of the Gospels as historical documents. It examines the integrity, authorship, and historicity of the Gospels by analyzing manuscripts, external references, and internal evidence. The lesson aims to establish the credibility of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as the authors and assess the sincerity and reliability of the information presented in these texts.

Introduction III: Is Jesus Christ Credible?

This is a lesson about the claims of Jesus Christ's divinity and the evidence supporting them. It examines Jesus' assertions of his divine nature through his words and actions, focusing on his identity as the Son of God and his performance of miracles. The lesson also explores Jesus' prophetic statements, particularly those regarding his death and resurrection, as further evidence of his supernatural nature.

Lesson 01: God, the Soul, Religion

This is a lesson about the existence of God, the human soul, and the nature of religion. It explores how knowledge of God can be attained through both reason and faith, examining philosophical arguments for God's existence, particularly St. Thomas Aquinas' five proofs. The lesson also discusses the nature of the human soul and its implications for consciousness and free will, while contrasting natural and revealed religion.

Lesson 02: God Has Spoken To Us

This is a lesson about the concept of Revelation, which is God's communication with humanity. It distinguishes between Natural Revelation (God revealing himself through creation) and Supernatural Revelation (God revealing himself directly, primarily through Jesus Christ). The lesson explains the importance of Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture, as well as the role of the Magisterium in interpreting these sources. It concludes by defining mysteries and dogmas, emphasizing the importance of faith and obedience to God.