Fundamentals of the Christian Faith and Biblical Studies
Fundamentals of the Faith is an in-depth study on the fundamental principles of Christianity. It is hosted by Charlie DiPalma and Chuck Horner and includes 81 lessons on 27 DVDs. World Video Bible School continually tries to take advantage of new technology and make material available for less money. In the future, other MP3 CDs will be created and eventually everything will be available in this very versatile format.
The Doctrine of the Holy Bible
We believe that the Bible is the verbal and plenary inspired Word of God. The doctrine of the authority of the Bible is often described with the phrase, "Verbal Plenary Inspiration." Verbal means that every word of Scripture is God-given. The idea is that every single word in the Bible is there because God wanted it there. Plenary means that all parts of the Bible are equally authoritative. This includes such things as the genealogies of the Old Testament. As stated in 2 Timothy 3:16 KJV: “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.”
The Person of God and Jesus Christ
We believe in God, the supreme eternal being, the source and beginning of all things, absolute in His attributes existing in Trinity. Regarding the person of Jesus Christ, we believe in the virgin birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His deity, His sinless life and vicarious death and resurrection. Romans 9:5 KJV describes Christ: “Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.”
Philippians 2:5-11 further explains: “Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.”
Summary of Core Beliefs
| Subject | Fundamental Belief |
|---|---|
| The Bible | Verbal and plenary inspired Word of God. |
| Jesus Christ | Virgin Birth, Deity, Sinless Life, Vicarious Death, Resurrection. |
| The Holy Spirit | Indwells the believers and empowers them for the service. |
| Salvation | Only coming through faith in Christ. |
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the person of the Holy Spirit. We believe that He indwells the believers and empowers them for the service. As promised in John 16:13: “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you.”
Curriculum Structure and Lesson Topics
The Fundamentals of the Faith series provides a comprehensive overview of Biblical topics. Specifically, Box 7 (discs 13 & 14) includes the following lessons:
- 37. Restoration
- 38. Lessons from History; Introduction to Lesson 6
- 39. Early Church’s Example–Body/Members, Vine/Branches
- 40. Unity
- 41. Unity (Cont)
- 42. Unity (Cont)
WVBS is in the process of putting all of its audio material in the MP3 format. If you have an MP3 player in your car, home stereo, computer or if you have an “iPod” type player then you will be able to take advantage of this great resource.