The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
8 Episodes
The Rule of Faith is a teaching series that unpacks some of the history and biblical underpinning of the Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed has been used by Christians since the 4th century as a summary statement of vital Christian doctrines. It was drafted in response to several heresies that were plaguing the ancient church. This series will strengthen your understanding of the Christian faith as it was defended by early theologians like Athanasius. It will also give you a greater appreciation for doctrines like the doctrine of the Trinity, and Christology.
The Rule of Faith Study Guide: https://corechristianity.com/ruleoffaith/
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Introduction - E.1 - The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
Episode 1
In lesson one of The Rule of Faith, Pastor Adriel introduces some of the events and individuals leading up to the Nicene Creed. You’ll learn about heresies like Monarchianism, and Subordinationism. After this, he explains why it’s vitally important for us to have creeds, even though the Bible is ...
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I Believe In One God - E.2 - The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
Episode 2
Lesson two of The Rule of Faith opens up our study of the Creed’s first clause, “I believe in One God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” Pastor Adriel unpacks some key terms like: monotheism, polytheism, and deism. He also discusses the importance of the Creator creature distinctio...
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The Nature of the Word - E.3 - The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
Episode 3
In Episode 3 of ‘The Rule of Faith’ Pastor Adriel teaches about the importance of rightly believing in Jesus. Jesus wasn’t merely a good teacher, or a moral influencer, he is the eternally begotten Son of God, of the same substance with the Father. You’ll learn in this episode how to respond to t...
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The Incarnation of the Word - E.4 - The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
Episode 4
In Episode 4 of ‘The Rule of Faith’ Pastor Adriel handles the mystery of the Incarnation. Is Jesus a divine, or human person? How do the two natures of Christ exist in one person? Why did God the Son come down from Heaven? Pastor Adriel addresses these questions and more as he continues this seri...
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The Holy Spirit - E.5 - The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
Episode 5
In Episode 5 of ‘The Rule of Faith’ Pastor Adriel talks about the Holy Spirit. Is the Holy Spirit an impersonal force, or is He God? What are the biblical proofs for the deity of the Holy Spirit? After rooting the Creed’s trinitarian shape in the language of the New Testament, Pastor Adriel unpac...
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The One Holy Church - E.6 - The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
Episode 6
In Episode 6 of ‘The Rule of Faith’ Pastor Adriel begins to discuss the attributes of the church. With all of the divisions and scandals in the church today, how can we confess that the church is both “One” and “Holy”? Watch as Pastor Adriel explains the biblical basis for the church’s unity and ...
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The Catholic and Apostolic Church - E.7 - The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
Episode 7
In episode 7 of ‘The Rule of Faith’ Pastor Adriel continues his discussion on the attributes of the church. In this segment he covers catholicity and apostolicity. What does it mean that the church is catholic? Pastor Adriel explains that this word highlights the church’s universality with regard...
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How Do I Find a Good Church? - E.8 - The Rule of Faith - Adriel Sanchez
Episode 8
How do you find a good church? In the final episode of ‘The Rule of Faith’ Pastor Adriel concludes the series by talking about the distinctive marks of the church. In a day and age where people are choosing churches on the basis of their music programs, or motivational messages, Pastor Adriel hig...
