Understanding Christianity

Sean's newest book has been released: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk. You can purchase it here: https://shop.g3min.org/collections/books/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk https://tinyurl.com/5bezbsf5 From Romans 3:21 to Romans 5:21, Paul has gone into great detail explaining the doctrine of God&rsq...

Sean's newest book has just been released: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk! You can purchase it here:  https://shop.g3min.org/collections/books/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk   In Matthew 3:13-17, we see Jesus' baptism. From this passage of Scripture, Dr. Sean Cole asks THREE quest...

Sean's newest book has been released: Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk. You can purchase it here: https://shop.g3min.org/collections/books/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk https://tinyurl.com/5bezbsf5 In this podcast, Dr. Sean Cole introduces his new book and reads Chapter One. From the back cover:&...

We live in an American culture that is divided, and many are hostile to the gospel of Christ. How can we faithfully engage the lost? Dr. Sean Cole preaches a sermon that addresses four key issues: First,  the biblical mandate to preach the gospel. Second, a brief history of American culture and its attitude toward Christianity. Third,  two competing models for engaging culture that evang...

In Romans 5:1-11, we see FIVE blessings or benefits of our justification. Blessing One: We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Blessing Two: We have obtained permanent access to this extraordinary, lasting grace. Blessing Three: One of the fruits of true salvation is difficulties and hardships ordained by God for our growth and His glory. Blessing Four:  We are not put to shame...

What is authentic gospel preaching? How do I practice biblical evangelism? Is there a pattern or blueprint for sharing the gospel with boldness? In the preaching of John the Baptist, we see FOUR aspects of authentic gospel proclamation. First, we must confront people with their sin and guilt. Second, we must warn people of the reality of hell. Third, we must call people to repent with urgency. Fou...

Paul spent three Chapters describing in graphic detail both the sin of pagan Gentiles and self-righteous Jews. (Romans 1-3) All people are under the power of sin and need a positive righteousness that comes from Christ alone. This imputed righteousness from Christ is justification whereby God legally declares us not guilty. There is no room for boasting because our salvation from first to las...

We no longer live in an America where the vast majority of people hold to some degree of Biblical morality or appreciate the Christian faith. As Christians, we can sometimes be objects of scorn, ridicule, and hatred. And this should not surprise us because Christ Himself was also an object of scorn, ridicule, and hatred. What’s the central point of Matthew 2:12-23 in Herod's wicked plot...

  Joy to the World, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, The birth of Christ is the birth of the King. Will your heart prepare Him room? Will you receive your King? In Matthew 2:1-12, we see two diametrically opposed responses to the birth of Jesus as King. How do the Magi respond to Christ as King, and how do Herod and th...

Martin Luther called this passage “the chief point, and the very central place of Romans, and the whole Bible.” Romans 3:21-26 asks this question:  What exactly did the death of Jesus accomplish for us to overcome our sin? The answer comes in three great theological truths: Justification —imagery from the law court and banking terminology Redemption —imagery from the s...

In Romans 3:9-20, we see the devastating reality of Total Depravity. Paul charges that both Jews and Gentiles are under sin. We are all hopeless, helpless, and hellbound without Christ as our Savior.  Dr. Sean Cole presents five truths about the nature of sin from this passage. He explains the Reformed doctrine of Total Depravity by showing that we need to understand the bad news of our sinfu...

In Matthew 1:18-25, we see the account of the virgin birth of Christ, the King.  In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole explores THREE glorious truths that God guarantees us in the birth of Jesus. Truth One: The miraculous virgin birth guarantees a holy and sufficient Savior. The virgin birth is crucial to our faith. Jesus is the sinless Savior who is fully God and fully Man and the only worthy S...

In Romans 2:17-3:8, Paul specifically addresses self-righteous Jews who stood in judgment on uncircumcised Gentiles.  The Jews were self-confident in their knowledge of the Law, but actually didn’t practice what they preached. The Jews were self-confident in their circumcision, but what they really needed was an inward spiritual change through the new birth. Before we can receive t...

Dr. Sean Cole continues the  sermon series in Matthew called "Christ is King." In Chapter 1:2-17, we encounter a list of names that we may sometimes be tempted to skip over in the genealogy of Jesus. We may say, “Oh, it’s just a bunch of names... who cares who the father of so and so was?" God’s sovereign grace to guilty sinners is MAGNIFIED in Jesus’ family tree. &nbs...

We live in a time of chaos, confusion, and Christlessness! In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and other tragic events, as believers in Christ, how do we process this chaos? How do we practice righteous anger without sinning? How do we pray for our nation? Where is the hope for the future in all of this? Dr. Sean Cole preaches a message to help you be encouraged and challenged by FOUR...

In Romans 2:1-16, Paul addresses self-righteous Jews after confronting pagan Gentiles in Chapter 1.  Here is a summary of this passage: The self-righteous person who judges others and yet commits those same sins will be condemned. God’s judgment is never unjust but right God is good and gives time for people to repent and escape that judgment God will judge every single person—the...

Dr. Sean Cole begins a new sermon series in the Gospel of Matthew. In this introductory message, he addresses the author, date, purpose, and major themes--especially that Christ is King. He also explains aspects of the Kingdom of God. You can purchase Sean’s two books here:   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philip...

Many of you are probably just as shocked, saddened, and angered at the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk as I was when I heard the news. This was an act of pure evil targeted at a man who was vocal and unapologetic about his political and cultural views, but more importantly, his relationship with Christ. Please pray for his wife, two children, and all those around the world he imp...

Dr. Sean Cole continues this new series teaching through the book of Romans. In 1:18-32, Paul describes the universal sinful condition of humans--especially the Gentiles who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. God exercises His wrath against ungodliness. Sean also discusses the eternal destiny of those who have never heard the gospel but have only been exposed to general revelation in creation....

In Exodus 24, we see a picture of the first public worship service in the Bible, which reveals a great deal to us about how we should worship when we gather for a public service on the Lord’s Day. We WORSHIP BIBLICALLY when we approach God on His terms alone. So, what are those terms? How should we worship the LORD when we publicly gather on Sunday morning? Dr. Sean Cole identifies five key...

Dr. Sean Cole begins a new study in the book of Romans called "Guilt, Grace, and Gratitude." In this introductory teaching, he gives the background to Paul's epistle and focuses on 1:1-17.  You can purchase Sean’s two books here:   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/ &n...

Dr. Sean Cole concludes the sermon series through the book of Isaiah. Here is the main point or big idea of Isaiah 66: God’s people should hope for heaven, while God’s enemies should fear hell.  The final chapter of Isaiah presents us with a stark contrast between God’s people and God’s enemies. Between the new heavens and the new earth, and eternal conscious torment i...

Dr. Sean Cole preached "The Virtue of Moral Purity" at Emmanuel Baptist Church's Virtue of Manhood Annual men's conference. In this sermon, he asks two questions: (1) What does it mean to have a pure heart (Matthew 5:8) and (2) What is God's will in the area of moral purity (1 Thessalonians 4:1-9). You can purchase Sean’s two books here:   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:&n...

Dr. Sean Cole provides a critical review of Dr. David Allen's new book  Liberating Romans from Reformed Captivity.  Sean's primary critique is that Dr. Allen makes sweeping assertions and claims, but does not back them up with sound exegetical reasoning from the text. Instead, Allen quotes from other non-Calvinists who agree with his conclusions. Dr. Cole specifically addresses Allen's t...

God’s people should pray desperately and fervently for revival! This chapter is nicely divided into THREE parts or sections of this heartfelt prayer. First, we see a desperate plea for God’s POWER (vs. 1-5) Second, we see a deep confession of sin’s POLLUTION (vs. 6-7) Third, we see a dependent submission to the sovereign POTTER. (vs. 8-12) Would you commit to pray for revival? Wo...