Biblical Principles For Teaching Sunday School

By Jose Price


In most Sunday school classes teachers often teach based on stories such as Jonah and the Whale and other folks tales. While these stories can be interesting for children, there are important Biblical Principles for Teaching. For, while hearing stories can be interesting, learning how to become a better human being can often be life saving.

Whether ministering to students or a congregation, leaders have to make important decisions about how to teach various lessons. In addition, consideration should be given as to whether the class is open to people from all walks of life, or a more conservative congregation. While, in most all cases, it is important that with regards to the theme included in study, the lesson create a strong connection between the lessons taught and the church as a whole.

In most Christian based schools there are five basic principles which all students are taught at some point and time. These include evangelism, family responsibility discipleship and spiritual transformation. In earlier grades, children often learn through a number of different bible stories. Whereas, those in upper level grades often learn by example. As such, many are taught and must present a performance using one or all of these principles in class before one can graduate.

While most often evangelism works to teach people about Jesus and salvation, topics can take on different forms based on the branch of Christianity of which a church is a part. For example, while in most Baptist churches it refers to the teaching of salvation, it could be about belief and baptism. Whereas, in some branches, a spoken prayer is required, in others, only baptism.

While all of these principles are based on the Bible, there are some which also exist outside religious realms. One of which is the concept of discipleship. For, there are even cult leaders whom have disciples. As such, it is important when referring to a disciple to mention that person as being a disciple of Christ rather than a disciple of a cult or cult leader.

Biblical doctrines are often used in families of the Christian faith. It is important that individuals understand these doctrines. For, in many cases, a number of important decisions related to family life are often based in faith. As such, the more one understands about a specific doctrine or doctrines, often the easier it is to make an educated decision which adheres to the will of God.

In most cases, Sunday school students not only learn about salvation but also go through a spiritual transformation. For, classes often teach in ways that lead one to consider life and all it has to offer. After which, when one decides to build a personal relationship with the Supreme Being, many begin living a more spiritually focused life.

Other principles and philosophies include Biblical leadership and the importance of giving and sharing with others. While the Bible is used in most Sunday school classes, there are also additional materials available in most churches. It should be noted that while some of these additional materials teach from a conservative point of view, others are more liberal. As such, the church is often responsible for deciding whether not a leader can teach based on these lessons.




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