What Makes Our Faith So Special?
Speaker: Duncan Kenzie Location: Verdugo Hills Ecclesia - Study Day Date: 2015 Topic: What Makes Our Faith So Special? Class 1 - The Devil is in the Details (Rom. 12) Class 2 - Promises, Promises (Rom. 4) Class 3 - The Person and the Work of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 For. 5) Class 4 - Consideration of What Jesus' Death Achieved vs. His Resurrection Class 5 - Exhortation
Classes
Class 1: Duncan Kenzie - What Makes Our Faith so Special? - Class 1 - The Devil is in the Details (Rom. 12)
The class explores the origins of sin and personal responsibility through Romans 12, emphasizing the importance of renewing one's mind and transforming one's life from the inside out. It discusses the impact of sin on human nature and the role of faith in overcoming evil with good.
Class 2: Duncan Kenzie - What Makes Our Faith so Special? - Class 2 - Promises, Promises (Rom. 4)
The class focuses on the promises God made to Abraham, emphasizing the covenant promise of being God's people and God being their God. It also delves into the concept of justification by faith, highlighting how God forgives and counts believers as righteous through grace and the blood of Christ.
Class 3: Duncan Kenzie - What Makes Our Faith so Special? - Class 3 - The Person and the Work of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 5)
The class explores the person and work of Jesus Christ, emphasizing his role as the Son of God and Son of Man, and his sacrificial death for mankind. It critiques substitutionary theories of atonement and highlights the importance of his resurrection for salvation.
Class 4: Duncan Kenzie - What Makes Our Faith so Special? - Class 4 - Consideration of What Jesus' Death Achieved vs. His Resurrection
The class discusses the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection, emphasizing how his death achieved forgiveness and reconciliation, while his resurrection provides salvation. It contrasts the effects of both events and highlights the importance of faith and obedience in the process of sanctification.
Class 5: Duncan Kenzie - What Makes Our Faith so Special? - Class 5 - Exhortation
The class focuses on the participatory aspect of Christ's sacrifice, emphasizing that believers are called to follow Christ's example of obedience and holiness. It highlights the moral impact of the cross, urging listeners to die to sin and live for righteousness, reflecting on Christ's teachings and actions.