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This is the sixth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey’s Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics.
Why is there such a stark contrast between the worldview of the believer and that of the unbeliever? This lesson addresses the theological concept of the antithesis—the fundamental spiritual divide between those in Christ and those outside of him. You will learn how this distinction, rooted in covenant representation and union with Christ, shapes every aspect of life and apologetic engagement. By understanding the nature of regeneration, resurrection life, and our new identity in Christ, we are better prepared to witness to the truth with clarity and conviction, while holding fast to the hope of God’s redemptive purpose for his people.
01:13 The Fundamental Distinction between Believers and Unbelievers
04:31 Covenantal Representation
09:25 The Resurrection
20:18 The New Identity in Christ
29:23 Living Out Our Union with Christ
32:10 Summary and Conclusion
Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress, download supplemental resources, and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to more than two dozen more video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: reformedforum.org/courses/defending-our-hope-an-introduction-to-christian-apologetics
Camden Bucey (MDiv, PhD) is Executive Director of Reformed Forum and a minister of Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Grayslake, Illinois. He is the author of Karl Rahner (Great Thinkers) and Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study.
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#apologetics #evangelism #presupp
This is the sixth lesson in Dr. Camden Bucey’s Reformed Academy course, Defending Our Hope: An Introduction to Christian Apologetics.
Why is there such a stark contrast between the worldview of the believer and that of the unbeliever? This lesson addresses the theological concept of the antithesis—the fundamental spiritual divide between those in Christ and those outside of him. You will learn how this distinction, rooted in covenant representation and union with Christ, shapes every aspect of life and apologetic engagement. By understanding the nature of regeneration, resurrection life, and our new identity in Christ, we are better prepared to witness to the truth with clarity and conviction, while holding fast to the hope of God’s redemptive purpose for his people.
01:13 The Fundamental Distinction between Believers and Unbelievers
04:31 Covenantal Representation
09:25 The Resurrection
20:18 The New Identity in Christ
29:23 Living Out Our Union with Christ
32:10 Summary and Conclusion
Register for this free on-demand course on our website to track your progress, download supplemental resources, and assess your understanding through quizzes for each lesson. You will also receive free access to more than two dozen more video courses in covenant theology, apologetics, biblical studies, church history, and more: reformedforum.org/courses/defending-our-hope-an-introduction-to-christian-apologetics
Camden Bucey (MDiv, PhD) is Executive Director of Reformed Forum and a minister of Hope Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Grayslake, Illinois. He is the author of Karl Rahner (Great Thinkers) and Lamentations, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A 12-Week Study.
Your donations help us to provide free Reformed resources for students like you worldwide: reformedforum.org/donate
#apologetics #evangelism #presupp
