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In this chapter I will show that N.T.Wright distorts God's judgment, and then uses that distortion to forge what I call his chain. As I noted earlier, I am not speaking of a literal chain, but the argument Wright uses radically to change the biblical doctrine of Christ‟s ministry, his death, and the life of believers in this present age. But I will do more than show how Wright does this – my purpo...

I hope I have made good my claim that N.T.Wright distorts the biblical doctrine of God as the God of judgment. Furthermore, that Wright, using this distortion, then distorts Christ‟s threeyear ministry and his crucifixion, and then distorts the ministry of the Spirit through believers during this present age. I am convinced that Scripture shows us that believers are called to preach the appeasemen...

The devotional centers on the transformative freedom found in Christ, emphasizing that true liberty comes through surrendering to God's truth and rejecting the enslaving power of sin. Drawing from John 8:32 and 34, it underscores that while sin binds, Jesus offers complete freedom, but only when His Word takes root in the heart. The message highlights the critical need for Scripture to have a plac...

Introduction to the Preface A Modernized Version of John Owen's work, The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded. In this opening preface, Dr. John Owen offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the origins of The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded. Written during a season of severe illness when he believed his public ministry had come to an end, these chapters began as private meditatio...

This message traces the historical trajectory of the Reformation from the European continent to England, highlighting the pivotal role of the separatists who refused to wait for state permission to form biblical congregations. It examines the lives of key figures such as William Tyndale, Robert Brown, and John Smith, illustrating how their conviction led to the emergence of Baptist churches throug...

This study examines Revelation 10 as a prophetic interlude that parallels the commissioning of Ezekiel, emphasizing the internalization of God's word through the imagery of eating a little scroll. The discussion explores the identity of the strong angel, likely a Christophany, and the significance of the rainbow as a sign of covenant faithfulness amidst impending judgment. It addresses the theolog...

In Chapter 1 of The Grace and Duty of Being Spiritually Minded, John Owen argues that all human beings exist in one of two mutually exclusive spiritual states—being "carnally minded," which leads to spiritual and eternal death, or being "spiritually minded," which results in life and peace. Grounding his exposition on Romans 8:6, Owen explains that true spiritual mindedness is not merely a passive...

This podcast traces the historical lineage of the Protestant Reformation, moving from Martin Luther's discovery of justification by faith in Wittenberg to Ulrich Zwingli's emphasis on Scripture in Zurich, and finally to the Anabaptist movement that recovered believers' baptism and the autonomous local church. The narrative highlights the theological shift from grace as a substance to be earned to...

We study where God sent Phillip to The Ethiopian Eunuch to instruct him in the things of God with the Spirit convicting him birthing him into the body of Christ, thus the statement what hinders him from being Phillip since he believed Phillip concerning Jesus, The Gospel and the Doctrine (instructions of the word), since God opened his understanding to understand what he had read.

Christians are called to receive, defend, live, and pass on the faith once for all delivered to the saints. Concluding this church history series, Dave Jenkins considers Jude 3 and 2 Timothy 2:2 and explains how sound doctrine shapes worship, character, family life, the local church, and everyday obedience. Because Jesus Christ faithfully builds and sustains His church, believers can stand firm in...

This sermon defends the doctrine of Sola Scriptura by examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17, asserting that the Bible is the church's final, infallible, and sufficient authority for faith and practice. The message explains that Scripture is 'God-breathed' (theopneustos), giving it a unique divine origin that makes it self-authenticating and superior to any human tradition or ecclesiastical office. It argues...

This sermon explores the theological foundations of the Reformation through the lens of John Hus's hymn, "To Avert from Men God's Wrath," contrasting the true gospel of Christ's atonement with the false doctrines of the medieval church. The central message emphasizes that humanity's peril is God's wrath, which is averted only by the sacrificial death of Jesus, rejecting the notion of merit-based s...

Title: The Supremacy of God's Word Speaker: Creston Thomas Series: 2026 Reformation Reflections Date: October 30, 2026 Bible: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 This sermon explores the theological principle of Sola Scriptura by examining 2 Timothy 3:14-17, emphasizing that God's Word is supreme over human tradition and cultural ideology. The speaker contrasts the Reformation's rejection of practices like indulgen...

Repentance prepares the highway for people to come into the presence of the Lord. They need substance and direction for life; not only repentance, but regeneration. From where does such a thing come? In this sermon on Psalm 84:5–7 titled "The Valley of Bacca," Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones looks at Christ as the source of encouragement for the believer, despite the circumstances he or she might find them...

The sermon explores the Baptist perspective on the Reformation through the lens of C.H. Spurgeon, emphasizing that while reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin were flawed men, they were faithful servants of God who upheld the truth of Scripture. The speaker argues that Baptists should honor the doctrinal truths preserved by the reformers, such as justification by faith, while rejecting thei...

Installation Service of Mr. Christopher Orr to Grace Free Presbyterian Church, Newtownards. Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 10:27; Matthew 2:11 1. Entitlement - Christ is deserving of our best. 2. Employment - He can use it for the best. 3. Enrichment - He will respond with his best. The sermon contrasts the rejection of Saul by the 'children of Belial' with the adoration of Christ by the wise men, challe...

We address the question of alternatives to Halloween and what guidance the word of God gives us about such matters. Also Reference: Colossians 2:16 https://bbfohio.com

The sermon centers on the vital practice of testing new teachings against the foundational truths of Christ's words and the broader Scripture, emphasizing that genuine faith requires discernment rooted in Scripture. Drawing from Acts and the example of the Bereans, it highlights that authentic believers diligently examine teachings by asking whether they align with Christ's message and whether the...

Acts 8 reminds us of the persecution initiated against the church in Jerusalem by Saul of Tarsus. Because of it, the church was scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and what great blessing occurred! Out of darkness and deception revelation comes - light through the preached word. Luke tells us, "There was great joy in that city." But how? The message was st...

What does the Bible say about love, is love a feeling or a choice, and what does it mean to practice biblical love in an unloving world? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, host Josh Philpot and Pastor Richard Caldwell examine 1 John 4:7-8 and 4:10, Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 to show that believers must evaluate love by the standard of Scripture rather than the distortions of c...

This sermon explores the spiritual armor described in Ephesians 6, emphasizing that believers are called to stand firm against demonic forces rather than run from them. The teaching distinguishes between God's loving conviction and Satan's hateful accusations, urging Christians to rely on the positional truths of truth, righteousness, and peace. It further instructs believers to actively take up t...

In Part 2 we see that the Lord gives 3 unique promises to those believers of Sardis and to all true believers that will follow in history. These promises are for His Bride, true believers saved from Acts 2, Pentecost, to the catching up of the church at the Rapture. He promises: She is to be clothed in white garments of righteousness. She will "not never" be blotted out of the Book of Life, eterna...

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The church endures because its Savior is faithful. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins reflects on Isaiah 40:8 and Matthew 16:18 to explain why Christians can stand firm in every generation. Concluding this month's church history focus, Dave highlights God's unchanging Word, Christ's promise to build His church, and our responsibility to pass the same gospel to those who f...