For Conscience Sake (Saanich 2013)

The class discusses the consequences of sin, focusing on Adam and Eve's disobedience and the resulting separation from God. It explores the concept of a defiled conscience and God's desire for humans to draw near and seek forgiveness.

The class explores the consequences of Adam and Eve's sin, emphasizing the bias towards sin inherited by humanity. It highlights Jesus' victory over temptation through divine training and his sinless life, leading to his resurrection. The class also discusses the importance of baptism for a clear conscience and continual forgiveness, emphasizing the need for ongoing faith and repentance.

The class discusses the Corinthian Ecclesia's struggles with division and moral issues, emphasizing the importance of unity and remaining in Christ despite personal and communal challenges. It highlights the need for believers to maintain a clean conscience and to encourage one another to live according to Christ's teachings.

The class discusses the importance of basing one's conscience on God's wisdom rather than earthly or societal standards. It covers the impact of upbringing and propaganda on conscience, the need for believers to maintain a clean conscience through baptism, and the importance of encouraging and supporting fellow believers. The class also emphasizes the command to forgive enemies and the historical example of the Berlin Ecclesia's faithfulness during Nazi persecution.

The class focuses on Jesus' care and prayers for his disciples, especially in the context of the Last Supper and his impending crucifixion. It emphasizes Jesus' love for his disciples, including Judas, and his efforts to prepare them for his death and resurrection.