WHAT IS IT?

“Basic Questions” is a six-week message and discussion series that encourages reflection and candid conversations on some of the most important questions of the Christian faith. It includes everything needed to plan and implement the series. It’s even integrated with our mobile app to provide convenient access to the discussion guides and other Room For Doubt resources.

“Basic Questions” covers the following topics:

1. Is Doubt Always Bad?
2. Does God Really Exist?
3. Isn’t the Bible Full of Myths and Mistakes?
4. Why Do Christians Say that Jesus is God’s Son?
5. Why Does God Allow Tragedy and Suffering?
6. Is It Intolerant to Say that Jesus is the Only Way?

WHO CREATED IT?

Room For Doubt originally teamed with Mark Mittelberg, Garry Poole, and Lee Strobel to produce the six messages and discussion guides. Mark crafted the six messages (adapting two messages from Lee Strobel), while Garry created the discussion guides for adults and youth.

Later versions were extensively revised by Rich Knopp and Zach Breitenbach, and more materials were added. In 2019, the Basic Questions series was made digitally accessible on a totally new Room For Doubt website and integrated within its new mobile app.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

All of the necessary materials can be conveniently downloaded from our website and accessed digitally on computers or mobile devices.  Here’s what is provided:

• A License Key offers leaders special access to all of the LEADER CONTENT below. (The license key can then be shared with ALL participants to unlock the E-Guides in the mobile app.)
• A written introduction to the series and the messages (for leaders).
• Six Message Manuscripts (in editable Microsoft Word format).
• Adult Discussion Guide (available in the App E-Guides and in PDF for print options).
• Youth Discussion Guide (available in the App E-Guides and in PDF for print options).
• Videos for series promotion (in HD and other resolutions).
• Videos for small group leader training (c. 30 minutes).
• Videos for message bumpers (2-3 minutes each; usable for message introductions).
• Additional videos of a “doubters uncensored” panel on various topics (2-4 minutes each; usable for discussion starters and adaptable for sermons, lessons, or other purposes).
• Program graphics, logo files, program fonts, slide templates, and more.
• Links to recommended online resources (including instructional videos, songs, and musical performances) for each of the six topics.
• And more…

Adult & Youth Discussion Guides

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Basic Questions series is ideally designed for entire churches and area-wide church campaigns. However, it can be used in classes, small groups, Christian schools, and campus ministries.  It is for those who want to discuss some of the big questions about the Christian faith in an open and honest environment. It’s for those who have questions and doubts about Christianity and for those who want to help others who have questions and doubts.

As part of the series, Room For Doubt recommends that a special Q&A event be scheduled that promotes widespread church and community involvement. If desired, R4D can provide or recommend individuals who can help with such an event.