FaithCapo.com Lectures

This lecture is PART 3 of Day 1. The bio-ethical issues of egg donation, disposition of frozen embryos, cloning as well as the history of eugenics are discussed.

This lecture is PART 2 of Day 1. The bio-ethical issues of abortion and sex-selection in culture are discussed. Abortion statistics are given along with arguments to make abortion unthinkable.

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37;Luke 17:11-19; John 4; John 8:48; 1 Kings 11; 1 Kings 12:1-26; 2 Kings 17; Ezra 4; Nehemiah 4; Acts 1:8;Acts 8:1-25, Both Old and New Testament Bible passages are examined that explain how differences between the Samaritans and Jews came about and what Jesus had to say about the Samaritans, especially why the Gospel must come to the Samaritans through the Apostles. This teaching reveals the breadth and scope of the Gospel that includes Samaritans (and all peoples) in God's plan for salvation.

Scripture: Luke 10:20;Philippians 4:3;Revelation 3:5; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 17:8; Revelation 20:12; Revelation 21:27; Exodus 32:31-33; Isaiah 4:3; Isaiah 65:6-7; Psalm 10; Daniel 7:10; Daniel 12:1; Malachi 3:16; Psalm 56:8; Psalm 87:5-7; Colossians 2:13-15, Many passages in the Bible refer to "things being written in heaven", especially names in the Book of Life. This lecture covers the many old and new testament verses that mention "books" and the promises of God associated with these verses.

Scripture: Romans 1:16;Romans 3:23-26; Rom 4:2-5; Ephesians 2:8-9; Rom 10:17, This lecture covers the question: "How does God bring His gifts to His people?" The Gospel is being delivered by the power of God and is always pointing to Christ. The Gospel is Christ and He is being delivered. And this gift of God must be received by faith. Christ won mankind's salvation at the Cross, but He is distributing it through His Word, where it is preached. God uses "means" to distribute what He has won on the Cross. It is suggested to use the attached Power Point slides when listening to this lecture.

Pastor Craig Donofrio will present on his upcoming missionary trip to Eurasia.

Scripture: Mark 7: 15-17; Matthew 13; John 15; Romans 12; Galatians 4; Matthew 18; Ephesians 5; Hosea; Numbers 22; Jeremiah; 1 Corinthians 11-12; Ephesians 5: 6-2; Romans 13; 2 Samuel 12; Psalm 19; Romans 1; Matthew 16; Revelation 19; Mark 7:14-17; Mark 4:1-20; Matthew 13; Luke 15; Luke 18; Mark 7; Matthew 7; Matthew 20; Luke 16, Matthew and Mark both record Jesus stating that He would not teach the people in public unless it was in a parable. We will consider the nature of parables and explore examples of various kinds of parables and parabolic language in the Bible.

Dr. Jeff Mallinson discusses the connections between sexuality and spirituality, and how to teach erotic ethics to young people in a perplexing culture.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8, Dr. van Voorhis discusses the ways in which Christians might engage mass/popular culture. And it probably isn't what you think. He discusses how the "two kingdoms" paradigm has been lazily slapped onto complex questions about culture. He also discusses how the church has been shackled with a new law when it comes to finding "redemption" and Christ-figures in every thing they watch or read. How does one "justify" getting into the swamps of mass/popular culture? Dr. van Voorhis broadens out the definition of "pop" culture to discuss everything from The Walking Dead, Star Wars, and Harry Potter to jazz, modern art and classics in 20th century classic American literature.

Dr. Scott Keith is the Director of Operations and Scholarship for 1517 The Legacy Project. In this lecture Scott describes the challenges of sharing the Gospel message with Millennials (young adults born between the early 1980's and early 2000's). He concludes this lecture by listing the possible approaches centered around story-telling.