God's Wonderful Plan Of Salvation
6 classes on the atonement, starting out with a birds eye view of the principles at play, then moving to some of the transformational life implications and past fellowship differences.
Classes
Class 1: Redemption is all of God
The class discusses God's plan of redemption, emphasizing that it is all of God's initiative and rooted in his love for humanity. It covers the emotional and transformative impact of understanding the atonement and how it motivates believers to live differently.
Class 2: Why we need Redemption
The class discusses the need for redemption, emphasizing God's love and the inherent sinfulness of humanity. It covers the origin of sin, the consequences of sin, and the necessity of God's plan for salvation, highlighting the importance of faith and the development of the mind of Christ.
Class 3: God did Redeem his Son
The class explores God's plan to redeem His son, focusing on Christ's nature and the mechanism of salvation. It discusses how Christ's life and death overcame sin and death, emphasizing the importance of understanding this for personal salvation.
Class 4: God can and will Redeem Us
The class explores how God saved Jesus Christ through obedience and suffering, emphasizing that Jesus' nature was like ours, making him relatable and a merciful high priest. It highlights the importance of daily faith and obedience in our lives, drawing parallels to Jesus' example.
Class 5: The Power of Faith
The class discusses the power of faith in the context of salvation and the atonement, emphasizing that faith, not ritualistic adherence to law, is what changes lives and brings righteousness. It highlights the importance of daily Bible reading and prayer to increase faith and obedience.
Class 6: Exhort - God Tried to Teach Redemption Thru Rituals
The class exhortates on the true meaning of animal sacrifices and the sacrifice of Christ, emphasizing that they teach redemption through personal involvement and dying to sin, not substitution or punishment. It encourages believers to emulate Christ's example in their lives.