Before starting my first semester here at Vanguard, I often asked myself why I believe what I believe. I struggled to understand the Bible and even harder to find answers to my questions. It was difficult for me to find the courage to ask questions because I didn't want to come across as someone who didn't know everything about the Bible. Once I started my first year, I started to understand that I wasn't alone, that everyone has questions or things that they don't quite understand. Encountering the New Testament broke down certain parts of the Bible and made it much easier for me to understand it. Starting classes at Vanguard was a terrifying experience for me, I didn't really know anyone and had been homeschooled most of my life, upon entering New Testament Survey I felt like I was peace. If there was one class that I was going to really enjoy, learn from and apply to my everyday life, I knew it would be it. I really enjoyed learning the Bible and gaining more and more knowledge each time I went to class. Every Tuesday and Thursday at 4:30 p.m., I couldn't wait to go to class. Each week as I read the quizzes I learned more and more and each day I developed greater knowledge of why I believe exactly what I believe. The more I attended classes, the more I got answers to my questions. I learned what it must have been like for God to suffer on the cross for my sins. I also learned exactly how much Paul loved Christ and how far he would go to make Christ proud of him. I know the Bible better and when my eight-year-old niece had questions, I was able to answer them. Coming to a Christian school and attending Dr. Sims' classes has honestly made me a better person. ...... middle of paper ......and evangelize. Before reading Silas's Journal, I didn't know how important evangelism was. After reading and learning about the Apostle Paul, I know I want to become a missionary and evangelize throughout the world. Investigating the New Testament has made me a better person because it has helped me understand my faith. I always grew up with my faith, I was never taught to question my beliefs and myself. Through this course I learned to ask questions because through questions you can strengthen your own understanding. Doctor Sim is always so caring and adorable. He truly cares about each of his students, I believe that is why I did so well in this class. Dr. Sim interested me and made me want to become a better person with each class. There has never been a class where I didn't leave in a good mood and ready to put the lessons into practice..