The doctrine of justification led to the foundation of the Protestant churches and changed the whole face of Europe. What is it, why is it important, and what difference does it make to us?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 30, on Effectual Calling) is here.
What is the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian, and how do we tell? Is it our choice, our good deeds, or our faith? In this session we look at how God calls us and what difference that makes in our lives.
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 29, on Faith) is here.
In this session we look at faith. What is it? Does it matter how much of it you have? Is it something we’re born with? And is it about believing in spite of evidence and reason?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 28, on Christ the redeemer) is here.
In this final session focussing on the identity of Jesus, we summarise what Jesus came to do as the Redeemer. What does it mean for him to redeem, and how should it make a difference to our lives?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 27, on Christ’s exaltation) is here.
Christ humbled himself, even to death on a cross – and so God exalted him. He rose from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will return as judge. What does that mean for us?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 26, on Christ’s humiliation in the incarnation) is here.
Christ is a king, yet he overturned all our notions of kingly privilege. He humbled himself even to the point of death. What does that mean for his followers?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 25, on Christ’s kingly office) is here.
If Christ is a king, why doesn’t it seem like that in the world? How does Christ exercise his kingship in our lives and in the world?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 24, on Christ’s priestly office) is here.
In this session we look at Christ as our great high priest. What is a priest, and what does it mean for how we relate to Christ?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 23, on Christ’s prophetic office) is here.
The church has traditionally recognised three ‘offices’ (or roles) of Christ – prophet, priest, and king. How should we relate to Christ as a prophet? What is a prophet, and what does it mean for us?
The interview I mentioned about starting to read the Bible can be found here. You might also appreciate the resources on this page.
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 22, on Jesus the Mediator) is here.
There is only one Redeemer – the man Christ Jesus. But wasn’t Jesus divine? How could he also be a human? And why does it matter anyway?
Find out more about the Firm Foundations course by watching the Introduction. The previous session (part 21, on The Covenant of Grace) is here.
