IDS At-a-Glance
For complete details of the ministry of ids, including specific times, dates, and locations, please subscribe to our monthly electronic newsletter. We are happy to travel to your church for a study, conference or debate. If you have a question about anything you see here, just email Geoff Volker at: geoff.volker@ids.org.
IDS Hour
We are currently doing a three-part series on the Kingdom of God. Following this series we will begin a series on How to Find the Will of God. Upcoming on the IDS Hour is a one time program on how we are to understand the promise of the new heavens and new earth. Paul Honeycutt and Geoff Volker provide the theological interaction for the IDS Hour.
Theology 101
The teacher is Geoff Volker and our study is broken up into two parts. The first 15 minutes is given over to discussing any biblical questions that you might have. The last 45 minutes makes up our study.
Theology 101 is truly an interactive study where questions and discussion are strongly encouraged. You have the freedom to think out loud and the freedom to disagree with the teacher, who happens to be me. So… join us for another opportunity to get grounded in the faith. Unfortunately, child-care is not provided.
- Wednesday Morning (6:45 to 7:45 am)
A Study of the Book of Revelation
The book of Revelation is commonly viewed as the most difficult book of the bible to understand. Our study of this book will reveal it to you as first and foremost a devotional book. The book of Revelation is a book of comfort for the believer. Our study of this book will include an examination of its literary style which is so important for us to grasp in order to correctly interpret it. As always questions and interaction is encouraged. Feel free to disagree, just do it in a manner that honors the Lord.
The location is the Paradise Valley Community Church
4242 E. Greenway
Paradise Valley, AZ 85032For more information please call Phil and Marge Smith, 480-951-2793
Enter the south parking lot and proceed pas the worship center and follow the signs through the kitchen to the Notehelfer Room.
Coffee and pastries will be available during the study.
The study meets every Wednesday morning, except for Nov 11th and Nov 25th until the end of May. - Wednesday Mid-Morning (10:30 to 11:30 am)
A Study of the Book of Revelation
The study meets at the home of Tom and Helen Joffee (2430 Leisure World, Mesa, AZ 85206). The study begins on Wednesday, October 7 and meets each week until the end of May with a few breaks for the holidays. The study starts at 10:30 am and ends at 11:30 am. The first 15 minutes are an open forum where you can ask any biblical question. The last 45 minutes are devoted to our study of the book of Revelation. Geoff Volker will be the teacher.
The location is at the home of Tom and Helen Joffee
2430 Leisure World
Mesa, AZ 85206Leisure World is located west of Power Road and north of Southern Ave.
Please call Tom and Helen Joffee (480-981-7444) if you plan on attending.
Coffee and water are available at the study.
The study meets every Wednesday morning, except for Nov 11th and Nov 25th until the end of May.
Theology 101 for Men Only
A study in the book of Colossians
Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse address much of the practical elements of the believer’s life as well as interacting with controversies regarding the Mosaic Law and Gnostic teaching. This is an interactive study that is open to all men.
The location is at the home of Michael Regan
7447 E Sunnyside Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Michael’s house is located just south of Cactus and between Hayden and Scottsdale Roads.
Please contact Michael Regan (602-722-5837) or Peter Bartolini (480-423-1661) for more information on this study.
The study meets on one Monday morning a month. The study starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 12:00 noon. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 7.
Theology 101 For College Students (4:15 to 5:15 pm)
A study in the book of Ephesians
An opportunity to interact on any subject that you would like. The only restriction is that we recognize the Bible as our only authority. Everyone is welcome to attend and to bring their questions.
We meet in the Memorial Union, room 302 (the maroon and gold room) at ASU
Please contact David Roman (davidroman@cox.net) or Julie Roman (julieroman@cox.net) or Geoff Volker (480-924-4290) for more information on this study.
An Intense Study In Theology (Begins Oct 18th)
Beginning with the month of October we will have started a new study on that most famous of all the works of John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion. This is Calvin’s systematic theology. Many folks embrace “Calvinism” but have never read John Calvin. We shall do this in an interactive atmosphere on one Saturday morning a month from 8:00 to 10:00 am at the home of Geoff Volker. As with our current study we will be reading about 100 pages a month. If you would desire to be a part of this study then let me know (geoff.volker@ids.org, 480-924-4290). The edition that we will be using is, Volume 20 of the Library of Christian Classics, Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion. This is a two volume clothbound work and is published by Westminster Press, edited by John McNeill and translated by Ford Lewis Battles. On amazon.com, it can be bought for about $50 (new) or $30 (used). If you have any questions please give Geoff a call (480-924-4290).
The location is the home of Geoff and Priscilla Volker
3324 E Enid Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
Take US 60 to Val Vista and then turn north and go to Southern Avenue. Proceed north from Southern to the first street on your left. It is clearly marked and it is my street, Enid Avenue. Proceed to the stop sign and then continue on Enid to the 4th house on the right past the stop sign. The house number is on the curb.
Geoff Volker will lead this study.
The next meeting of this study will be Saturday morning, November 7 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. You are to have read book one chapters 13 thru 18 for this meeting. The following meeting on Saturday, December 5 we will be going over book 2 chapters 1 thru 6.
