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What’s Fundamental in the Church | Confessions of a Pastor | Part 3 of 5 | Pastor Eric Dingler

This special online edition of Confessions of a Pastor was recorded during a winter snowstorm and features a special guest speaker—Pastor Eric Dingler, former pastor at Rivers United Church and now serving as an overseer. In Part 3 of the series, Pastor Eric addresses a vital question for every generation of believers: What is truly fundamental in the church? In a time when opinions, preferences, and secondary issues often divide, this message calls us back to the unchanging core of the Christian faith. Rooted in the earliest Christian creed from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor Eric walks through the foundational truths that unite the church—who Jesus is, what He has done, and the mission God has entrusted to His people. This teaching is both clarifying and grounding, reminding us what must remain central no matter the cultural moment. If you’ve ever felt confused by doctrinal debates, church differences, or shifting priorities, this message brings clarity, focus, and hope. Key Highlights • The earliest Christian creed and why it still matters • What makes a belief “first importance” • Jesus as fully God and fully King • How sin breaks relationship—and how Christ restores it • God’s ultimate justice and future hope • The church’s role in revealing God’s wisdom • Our calling as ambassadors of reconciliation • Why Scripture tells one unified rescue story Key Bible Verses 1 Corinthians 15:3–8 John 1:1, 14 John 14:9 Romans 3:23 Romans 5:8 Acts 17:31 Ephesians 3:10 2 Corinthians 5:19–20 Luke 24:44–47 Reflection Questions 1. What beliefs do you consider “first importance” in your faith? 2. How does understanding Jesus shape the way you see God? 3. Where might you be distracted by secondary issues? 4. How is God inviting you to participate in His work of reconciliation? 5. What role does the church play in your spiritual life right now? Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction & Snow Day Online Service 07:18 – Why Fundamentals Matter 11:39 – Sin, Separation, and Restoration 19:49 – 1. Jesus is God and King 20:16 – 2. Jesus shows us who God is 20:36 – 3. Sin Breaks Our Relationship with God 21:02 – 4. Jesus died to Restore Relationship 21:37 – 5. God will bring Justice 22:04 – 6. The Church is God’s tool for changing the World 22:38 – 7. Followers of Jesus help Others Follow Jesus 23:15 – 8. The Bible tells God’s rescue story through Jesus 23:47 – Conclusion and Prayer