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.
The Ascension is probably the most overlooked aspect of Jesus’ time on earth. And yet it is deeply significant! In this session we look at the significance of Jesus’ resurrection – what it means for us, and how he will come again as judge.
When it’s complete, this course will be available on the courses page.
In this session of the Heidelberg, we look into the suffering of Christ. There are three questions:
The point of the session is to say that Christ’s suffering was not random or pointless, but there was a particular meaning for it. It’s important for Christians to spend some time thinking about.
If you enjoy this, you can do the whole series right here on the website, or on the app (see links on the right hand side of the page). Alternatively, I am uploading them regularly to YouTube and Facebook. All sessions on YouTube are available on this playlist.
