Sovereign Joy Reformed Baptist Church: Recent Episodes
Hodson, Ryan
- The announcement of Matthew- - - The genesis of the New Creation-Covenant story- - - Jesus is the Messiah, son of David, son of Abraham--2. The approach of Matthew- - - Proving Jesus is the Messiah from the Old Testament--3. The arrangement of Matthew- - a. The Person of Jesus -Matthew 1-1-4-16-- - b. The Proclamation of Jesus -Matthew 4-17-16-20-- - c. The Passion of Jesus -Matthew 16-21-28-20---4. The applicability of Matthew- - a. Exaltation of Christ- - b. Evangelism for Christ- - c. Christ's Law in the life of Christians
God is able to deliver no matter whom his people are under.-Daniel is an example of a Christian trusting his God, as well as a picture of Christ, the deliverer.
Christological Controversies -of the Early Church---Jesus the God-Man------------------------Christological Heresies--- - Arianism-- - Apollinarianism-- - Nestorianism-- - Eutychianism-
v.1-2 Petition of Lament -The common lamentable experience of men--v. 3-4 Reorientation -A unique divine portrait of God--v. 5-6 Hope -Typological Messianic Connection--v. 7-8 Petition of Praise -A forward-looking, eschatological Hope for us all-
Orthodoxy's Creedal Clarity-The Road to Nicaea-----------------------A -Religious- Look at the 4th Century- - History- - Homo-Homoi-ousionisms- - Highpoints
Overview-- - The Comparison of Creeds - Confessions- - The Convention of Using Creeds as Symbols- - The Context of the Church's First Symbols- - The Concern of the Early Church in Using Creeds
Orthodoxy's Flowering--The Continuity of the Rule of Faith Among the Fathers-----------------------------------------------------------Consider First- The Developing Role of the Bishop--Stage 1- The Plurality of Elders-Bishops in the Early Church-Stage 2- The Emergence of the Singular Bishop or Mono-episcopate-Stage 3- An Early form of -Apostolic- Succession-Stage 4- Developed Apostolic Succession and the Collective Episcopate
A doctrinal sermon considering evangelism.--Speak of the gospel to the lost...-1. redeeming the time-2. setting apart the Lord as holy-3. always with grace-4. always ready
- The fleshy wisdom - power of the kingdoms of man-2. The apparent folly - weakness of Yahweh's kingdom from the perspective of the flesh-3. The Spiritual Wisdom - Power of Yahweh's Kingdom
- The folly and powerlessness of fallen man and his false gods-2. Daniel seeks the true God of wisdom and power-3. Daniel praises the God of wisdom and power for giving him wisdom and power
Orthodoxy's Soil --The Consistent Teaching of the Apostles-----------------------------------------------1. The Scriptures of the Old Testament---2. The Preaching-Teaching of the Apostles ---3. An Early Conscious Awareness that the Writings and Teachings of the Apostles bore Canonical Weight ---4. The Centrality and Primacy of the Gospel ---5. Apostolic agreement this gospel ---6. The Practical Use of this Apostolic Instruction to Weigh Competing Claims----
In pursuing everlasting Joy we will be following Scripture's command to -Rejoice in the Lord, always----Everlasting Joy- Promised, Possessed, - Pursued --Observations-- 1. The inescapable call to everlasting joy- 2. The Christological realm of everlasting joy- 3. The eschatological hope of everlasting joy--Applications-- 1. This command far exceeds anything we have ever done- 2. Set your mind on things above
What power, if any then, do church associations have----How do we show this from Scripture--
The difference between the -Theologian of Glory- and the -Theologian of the Cross-.--The humiliation and exaltation as a pattern of how we are to live with each other---1. RECOGNIZE this paradigm--2. REPENT if we have succumbed to being a -Theologian of Glory---3. RENEW our own commitment to being a -Theologian of the Cross-
Looking at examples of how associationalism is practically carried out formally, particularly under difficulties and differences.
- The Portrait of Timothy that Scripture gives to us--2. Paul's Experience with Timothy Summarized- Paul and Timothy-- - share a kindred spirit- - seek after Christ Interest- - serve as father and son--3. Application- - Who are your closest friends--- - What do you really love to do--- - Is the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ the thing you seek above all--
Explaining and defending the view that our confession, when it reads, -As each church,... ought to hold communion among themselves...- is talking about formal associationalism.
A Fellowship of Joy- Adopting the Mind of Christ in the Mutual Pursuit of Everlasting Joy--Adopting the mInd of Christ - Thinking differently about everything---Adopt towards one another, in your mutual relations, the same attitude that was found in Christ Jesus.-
The Nature of Inter-church Relations, and what those obligations looks like, and interacting with common misunderstandings and errors related to associationalism.
-See PDF attached which is references throughout this sermon---Attaining to the Unity of the Faith- The Church Growing Up to-the Fullness of Christ Who Is Her Head--A. The Means of Attaining to the Unity of the Faith - vv. 7-12- - Preaching should be prized--B. The Measure of Attaining to the Unity of the Faith - v.13- - Preaching should be prioritized--C. The Marks of Attaining to the Unity of the Faith - vv.14-16- - Preaching should be practiced
Throughout church history and in scripture, what was the view of whether or not church officers are to be considered by the vote of church members--
-See PDF attached which is references throughout this sermon---Attaining to the Unity of the Faith- The Church Growing Up to-the Fullness of Christ Who Is Her Head--A. The Means of Attaining to the Unity of the Faith - vs. 7-12--Christ prizes preaching, so should we-
Chapter 8- This is a picture of a local church that is completely organized--What is the difference with elder-rule, elder-led, and congregational-led churches----Dealing with caricatures of congregationalism, namely that it is a pure democracy.--Congregationalism is balances and catholic.
Five Things to Observe-- - Observation 1- Our Walk is Fueled by Lavish Grace - v.1a- - Application- -If true that our walk is fueled by lavish grace, this calls for pause on the part of every hearer of the Word preached today to consider whether they are truly a recipient of such Divine favor.--- - Observation 2- Our Walk is Modeled by Faithful Saints - v.1b- - Application- -If true that this walk has been modeled by saints throughout the past, one should consider the value of such examples and both secure them and strive to be such for others.--- - Observation 3- Our Walk is Measured by a Heavenly Calling - v.1c- - Application- -If true that our walk is measured by a heavenly standard, then we must be ever careful not to measure ourselves by ourselves, but rather seek the Lord to measure us as to our progress.--- - Observation 4- Our Walk is Characterized by a True Spirituality - vv.2-3- - Application- -If true that the walk to which we have been called is a spiritual walk then we should be pleading with the Lord to provide all we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Christ and the provision of His Holy Spirit living in and through us in our walking together.--- - Observation 5- Our Walk is Grounded in the Triune God - vv.4-6- - Application- -If true that this walk is grounded in the triune God then we should regularly seek a deeper knowledge of Him - that is, a deeper and personal knowledge His Divine being and works in the place he makes himself known to his people, primarily his means of grace of Word and Sacrament in the corporate gathered assembly. -
Chapter 7--The independence of the local church is the main point here. --The supreme subject of church power is Christ.-The ministerial-subordinate are the Apostles-Prophets-Evangelism -all offices that have ceased- then the local church.-- - The church's authority is directly from Christ- - It is complete power without need of another's authority- - Church order has been positively instituted by Christ
God's Calling of the Church-- - Rooted In the Eternal Purpose of The Triune God-- - Established In the Definitive Work of God for The Church-- - Secured By His Having Established the Church-- - Carried Forward Successfully-- - Anticipated With Confidence---Our Walk as a Church-Three Things to Note-- 1. These are the words of a friend that can be trusted.- 2. These are positive words that anticipate full compliance.- 3. These are words of daily practicality.--Five Things to Observe-- Observation 1- Our Calling is Fueled by Lavish Grace- Observation 2- Our Calling is Modeled by Faithful Saints- Observation 3- Our Calling is Measured by a Heavenly Calling- Observation 4- Our Calling is Characterized by a True Spirituality- Observation 5- Our Calling is Grounded in the Triune God--Five Considerations for Application--Application 1- If true that in order to faithfully engage in a walk worthy of this high and holy calling one needs to be the recipient of lavish grace---Application 2- If true that this walk has been modeled by faithful saints throughout the past---Application 3- If true that our walk is measured by a fixed and firm heavenly standard---Application 4- If true that the walk to which we have been called is indeed a spiritual walk then---Application 5- If true that this walk is grounded in the triune God Himself - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-
Chapter 5--How can we claim to be in Christ if we are not in his body---You can't worship God, as you ought, outside of the local church.--Chapter 6--This is getting into the matter and form of what constitutes a church.-The matter being visible saints, and the form being that they covenant together for Gospel ordinances.--How then do we use and talk about church covenant----Should we have a formal church covenant then--
All things are for God's glory--- God is creating a new humanity, the church-- God describes them as a building-- God is able to work in the church by the power of the Holy Spirit that he has granted to us-- God aims to display his glory to all creation, through the church... this is our calling--How do we walk in a matter worthy of our calling--- 1 - We are to be diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace -vv. 1-6-- 2 - The attaining of the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God -v. 13---Application--- This call is given to everyone in the church- -- You can't fulfill the -one another's- without another-- We are going to have to grow up into our head, which is Christ- -- Come to church, read the Bible, study, family worship--Outline--We are called to the unity of the Spirit vv1-3- - Theological ground for our unity vv4-6 -A call to unity of the faith vv7-16-Spiritually provided for by the gifts of Christ and the common possession of the church -labors of word and doctrine-
Christ is building his church.-----Part 1- No recording-Part 2- facebook.com-100064626524333-videos-208802215166685--Part 3- facebook.com-100064626524333-videos-222368853794542-
A cosmic courtroom.-- God pleads with guilty sinners concerning sin and guilt-- God invites them to come and have their sins forgiven
a. vv. 1-3 Mourning Messiah- - b. vv. 4-6 Way of the Wicked - -- c. vv. 7-8 God's Leading Loving-kindness- - b. vv. 9-10 Punishment of the Wicked-a. vv. 11-12 Rejoicing Messiah--Psalter references link- https---t.ly-Psalter
God closes with the thundering of his law... may it lead us to the blessings of Christ. --vv. 1-2- Preamble -Summary of the book---Blessings for obedience-- vv. 3-5- Abundant food- vv. 6-10- Abundant peace- vv. 11-13- God will dwell amongst them--Curses of the Covenant-- vv. 14-39- The more they persist, the more judgement they build up--Promises for Repentance-- vv.40-45--Conclusion-- v. 46
Beginning with dealing with one of the -battleground- verses on the issues regarding pleasure-recreation- Isaiah 58-13-14--From a practical perspective what should our Lord's Day look like--- - Public Worship- - Family-Private Worship- - Secret Worship
What is the difference between the Continental - Puritan views of the Sabbath.... if any--
This chapter symbolized the ideal sabbath. With vv 1-9 being the heart.--- Considering the -what- of the passage-- Considering the -how- of the passage--vv. 10-16 The Case of a Blasphemer--vv.17-23 Lex Talionis
Psalm 4 -beginning with a Psalm 3 overview---v1 A. Prayer -in distress- -Present plea based on past faithfulness--v2 - B. Enemies -questioned- -How long vanity and lies----v3-5 -- C. Exhortation to repent and trust -7 imperatives--v6a - B. Enemies -questioned- -Who will show us good----v6b.-8 A. A Prayer -in peace- -The gladness and shalom God gives-
What is the connection with our holiness and the Sabbath Day--That is when we come to worship God and God is our source for holiness.--- Worship Sanctifies since you become what you worship -v. 3--- The feast days remind us of God's saving acts
1677-1689 - ch.22 -8 -...do not only observe a holy rest all day, from their own works, words and thoughts, about their worldly employment and recreations,...---Considering this resting -Lev. 23-3- Ps. 92- Num. 15--What about works of necessity and mercy -Luke 6-1-4, 6-10--It is a whole day of rest -Lev. 23-32-
Leviticus 21-22 Outline---A. 21-1-15 - Marriage and Family- - a. vv. 1-9 - Rules for Average Priest- - b. vv. 10-15 - Rules for High Priest--B. 21-16-24 - Physical -and Moral- Qualifications--C. 22-1-16 - Impediments for Eating Sacrifices- - a. Vv. 1-9 - Impediments for Priests- - b. Vv. 10-16 - Impediments for Laymen--D. 22-17-25 - Sacrificial Animal Qualifications--E. 22-26-33 - Additional Sacrificial Laws--1. Holiness of the Priests-2. What this teaches us about leaders today-3. What is the corporate responsibility-
1677-1689 - ch.22 -8 -The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering their common affairs aforehand...---- Prepare the heart -prayer, meditation, - the Word--- Prepare for the practical
Leviticus 20 OUTLINE-- - vss.1-2a- Preamble- - vss. 2b-6- Penalties for Religious Violations- - vss. 7-8- Call to Obedience- - vss. 9-21- Penalties for Violations of the Family- - vss. 22-26- Call to Obedience- - vs. 27- Penalty for Religious Violation--God's Priorities - Values--- God will come first-- then marriage and family
The Biblical and Theological reasons for the Lord's Day Sabbath.--Looking at common objections-- - Romans 14-5-6- - Galatians 4-9-11- - Colossians 2-16-17--Why then is there still some carry over of the 4th Commandment-- - Genesis 2-2-3- - Hebrews 4-9-10- - 1 Corinthians 16-2- - Acts 20-7- - Revelation 1-10 -1 Corinthians 11-20-- - Isaiah 58-13
God is fleshing out his holiness and what it actually means to keep the law, unified by the 10 Commandments.--Showing what it means to love your neighbor as yourself.
Private or Secret - Family Worship -or devotionals-.-A basic outline of how family worship may look.
The beginning of the Holiness Code.-God gave these laws in a covenantal format.--Four covenantal reason why we ought to flee from sexual sin--1. Because of who our covenantal Lord is-2. Because of what He has done for us-3. Because of the blessing offered in the covenant-4. Because of the covenantal curse
Psalm 3 -and a little bit of 4---v. 1-2 - David's Dilemma- Thrice many enemies rise-v. 3-4 - David's Deliverance- His thrice assurance -shield, glory, victor--v. 5-8 - David's Response - Declaration- Calling one -Yahweh- to rise-
Walking through the passage--How does Christ fulfill this---In what ways ought we to mourn over sin-
- What did all of this mean immediately to the ancient Israelite---- How does all of this ceremony point to Christ---- In what way is all of this a picture of baptism-
Why circumcised on the eighth day--Why a sin offering for childbearing--What does this have to do with the birth of Jesus Christ-
The distinction between clean and unclean animals.--How ought we to interpret and understand this chapter---What is the rational behind these commands-- - The clean were already part of their diet -accommodation to his people-- - Unclean animals tend to break away from a certain normal pattern of their kind -wholesomeness in general picturing moral wholesomeness -Lev. 21-16-20--- - The unclean animals do things that if an Israelite would do it they would be unclean -they do defiling things, they were a picture of ritual defilement-- -What does this have to do with a New Testament Christian-- - Discontinuity -Mark 7-14-16-- - Continuity -2 Corinthians 6-14-18-
The gateway to the entire Psalter, Psalm 1 - Psalm 2.--Explaining two people, two paths, two prospects.
God is no less zealous for his holiness in the New Covenant as he was under the Old Covenant.
What are the elements of worship---Word and Sacrament.--All elements are extensions of the Word of God.
Who can eat from the alter---Food is often related to false doctrine.--It is good for the heart to be strengthened by faith, not foods.
How do we prevent and guard against a circumstance that could take on a life of its own and become elements in their own rights--- - The simplicity of worship- - The spiritual nature of worship
- Guilt Offerings deal primarily with violations against holiness, whereas the sin offering deals with uncleanness.--- The Guilt Offering is restitution and repayment for a violation of God's holiness.--1. The types of sins that necessitate a guilt offering-2. Its purpose-3. How Christ is our guilt offering
What is an element of worship--Understanding the difference between-- - Natural Law - Natural Worship- - Positive Law - Instituted Worship--What is the distinction between an element of worship and its circumstances-- - The light of nature- - Christian prudence- - general rules of the Word
The Peace-Fellowship Offering - - differs from other sacrifices as you could use a male or female- - used to make atonement- - was voluntary- - never alone- - giving fat is giving the best--What does -peace- here mean-- - Circumstantially it is -With Thanksgiving-- - These offerings are always associated with Thanksgiving- - Could bring leavened bread- - The word has the concept of -repayment-- - -Paying a vow- -Repayment-Restitution-
Four ways of seeing the sin as uncleanness and the sin offering as purification--Outline for Leviticus 4-1-5-13 - The Sin Offering-A- 4-1-2- Preamble-B- 4-3-35- Instructions for Different Kinds of People-4-3-12- Instructions for an Anointed Priest-- Type of Sacrifice- Bull from the herd-- Blood of the Sacrifice-- o Sprinkled 7X before-on veil - o Placed on horns of Golden Altar- o Rest Poured out at base of Bronze Altar--4-13-21- Instructions for the Whole Congregation-- Same as Above--4-22-26- Instructions for a Leader of the People-- Type of Sacrifice- Male Goat-- Blood of the Sacrifice- - o Placed on Horns of Bronze Altar- o Rest Poured out at Base of Bronze Altar--4-27-35- Instructions for a Common Person-- Type of Sacrifice- Female Goat or Lamb-- Blood of the Sacrifice-- o Placed on horns of Bronze Altar- o Rest Poured out at Base of Bronze Altar-C- 5-1-6- Examples of Sins that Require a Sin Offering-D- 5-7-13- Alternative Sacrifices for the Poor-- 5-7-10- Two Turtledoves or Pigeons-- 5-11-13- Ephah of Fine Flour
Prayer-- - for sanctifying what is lawful- - for all sorts of living men- - not for the dead- - not for those who have committed the sin leading to death
Is there any rhyme or reason to The Psalter- Any semblance of structure- Or is the Book of Psalms, as one modern commentary put it, -nothing but a storage cabinet for individual Psalms----Apologies that the video cut off the bottom of the slides. You can access it here- https---docs.google.com-presentation-d-e-2PACX-1vRlDl-NuAayz-i9dJCj5Bs3BH5J8o-UYFiGzhr-58GDvdDZjVaFTHM0ruFUxgonwFA96U9g1ri4vc0P-pub-start-false-loop-false--Charts - graphs---- From O. Palmer Robertson's -The Flow of the Psalms- Discovering Their Structure and Theology- https---storage.googleapis.com-prpbooks-documents-pdf-extra-9781629951331-Flow-of-the-Psalms-Charts.pdf--- From Peter C. W. Ho's -The Design of the MT Psalter- A Macrostructural Analysis--https---eprints.glos.ac.uk-5830-
What is the -grain- offering--3 elements with this tribute-- 1. The Memorial Portion -v. 2-- 2. The absence of leaven -v. 11-- 3. It was to be seasoned with salt -v. 13-
Praying acceptable prayers with-- - humility- - fervency- - faith- - love- - perseverance- - when with others in a known tongue
- Outlining the book-- Instructions for Sacrifices-- In the burnt offerings we see an atonement for sin and the praising and worshiping of God
What does it mean to pray in the name of the Son, by the help of the Spirit--How do we pray with reverence-
- God is our present help-- No matter how bad the world gets, God is in control-- We are called to see what God is going to do-- Trust God-- It is for His glory
How prayer and thanksgiving are an natural acts of worship.-How this affects evangelism, the free offer in the gospel, and Hypercalvinism. Last what about prayer in an unknown tongue -speaking in tongues--
The overarching distinction in the book between the holy and the common, and between the clean and the unclean.
How should we worship-- - We can only approach by the one mediator, Jesus Christ, contrary to what Roman Catholicism would teach.
-vv. 1-3- Our Miserable Condition--vv. 4-9- Our Merciful Savior--v. 10- Our Mandated Walk
How should we worship-- - General Revelation- - Acceptable and instituted worship- - Who alone is to receive worship-
39-42-43 Construction Completed-40-1-15 Command to Erect and Consecrate the Tabernacle-40-16-33 Moses fulfillment of those commands-40-34-35 The indwelling of the tabernacle by the Lord-40-36-38 Looking beyond the book of Exodus-- - This points to the fulness of God in Christ Jesus- - This points to the churches said to be filled with God- - This points to a fullness that awaits us
Dealing with the term -implicit faith- in paragraph 2. The connection between believing and knowing.
- Reminder to keep the Sabbath-- Free will offerings-- What is the purpose of all this repetition--- God is to be worshiped as He commands
Do we need to be in obedience when a lawful authority turns into a tyrant- May we take us arms to defend ourselves-
- How does the New Covenant give Paul hope, confidence, and boldness---2. Why does the Old Covenant lack giving Moses boldness-- - Paul is contrasting two covenants- - Christ is the end of the Law
What about laws that are no longer wholesome, that don't tend towards good ends--Does disobedience necessitate contempt-
Seemingly -self-righteous- psalms like Psalm 7-8 and Psalm 26--1- There are no -self-righteous- Psalms- - The Psalms themselves teach -there is none righteous, no not one-- - The Psalms preach the doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone--2- Then what are we to make of those seemingly -self-righteous- Psalm-- - Consider the Psalmist's situation and scope at the time- - Consider the Psalms around these and notice the same Psalmist asking for forgiveness- - Consider Jesus Christ
Christ is victorious over...- - Death- - Satan and his demons- - Sinners--Penal Substitutionary Atonement seen in...- - Death as penalty- - Death as a curse- - Christ's Death as a substitution for sinners- - Christ offered his body to the Father- --The unity of Christus Victor - Substitution and Eastern Orthodoxy.
- Why is this psalm placed in this place in the Psalter-- - What do we know about Heman the Ezrahite-- - vv. 1-2 - A Psalm of Lament Intro- - vv 3-5 a Summary of Heman's Cry- - vv. 6-18 detail the cry--For his own purposes, our good Lord, sometimes sends his people into the deepest darkest pits.-- - This Psalm validates the experience of believers who endure suffering.- - Let us not leave our brothers and sisters isolated- - How this Psalm shows us Jesus
Laying some groundwork before aiming to preach through this book. Looking at the title, what it contains, authorship, and how we go about interpreting the Psalms. As well as learning about using a Psalter and all it entails.
- Paul's defense of his ministry 2 Corinthians- - Paul's Apostolic Boldness- - Considering this comparison between the Old and New Covenant
What does it mean that a conscience can be -bound-- But at what point can you say, -No.-, to a lawful authority and not violate conscience-
- Trust in the Lord- - We are not to be governed by fear but by faith--2. Do good- - Be busy in righteousness--3. In due time the Lord delivers the righteous- - The wicked pass away- - The righteous remain forever
- The connection between God's name and his face- - Jesus Christ as the image of the invisible God
What does it mean that a conscience can be -bound-- What does being -Lord of the conscience- mean--The difference of doing something -In conscience- and -for conscience-
- God says his name twice-2. God is merciful and gracious speaks of a disposition of God's heart-3. God is slow to anger-4. God is abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness-5. God forgives all manners of sins-6. God will not clear the guilty
Considering with the help of William Ames and William Perkins--- - What should you do if you are the one with a weak conscience--- - How to obtain a good conscience--1. You must be acquainted and taught the Holy Scriptures-2. If ignorant, seek counsel from others-3. Maintaining a clean conscience before God by running to Christ and his merits-4. Avoid the impediments and make use of suitable preservatives
Moses, even here, is still a model of very bold faith and prayer for us- - Why does Moses ask God this-- - Why are our petitions so small when we have such a big great God- -
Considering in more via William Ames and William Perkins, a weak and a strong conscience. --When and when not to abstain from your liberty.
Finishing up this series by looking at the legacy left behind such as confessional statements on marriage -Westminster and what differs in the 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith 1677-1689---History and love letters between- - - John Hutchinson -1615-1664- - Lady Lucy Apsley -1620-- post 1675-- - Samuel Pearce -1766-1799- - Sarah Hopkins -1771-1804-
-Moses' persistence--His prayer's shape and content are a model for us-- - The promises of God made to us- - Our own relationship with the Lord--1- The problem that still exist, that God's covenantal presence has departed-2- Moses' third intercession which seeks to overcome this problem
Considering in more detail an evil conscience using William Ames and William Perkins. Specifically a stirring conscience and an erroring conscience. --Then moving onto a weak and a strong conscience.
Why and how can the Christian persevere- -A Christian can persevere in hope because you have not come from the curse of the law-- - the freighting things they saw -v. 18-- - the freighting things they heard -v. 19-- - the freighting things they faced -v. 20-21---Because you have come to the blessing of the gospel- - the blessing of future glory -v. 22-- - the blessing of companionship with the church -v. 23a-- - the blessing of familiarity with God -v. 23b-24-
Preaching defined-- - Preaching is the Word of God- - Preaching is the instrumental Word- - It is the creating and recreating speech of God- - Preaching is the word and presence of Christ--The duties of the hearer-- - The duties to remember the reality of Christ's present reality- - Baptist Catechism- --Q. 97. How is the Word to be read and heard that it may become effectual to salvation---A. That the Word may become effectual to salvation we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation and prayer, receive it in faith and love, lay it up in our hearts and practice it in our lives.---Prov. 8-34- 1 Peter 2-1-2- 1 Tim. 4-13- Heb. 2-1-3- Heb. 4-2- 2 Thess. 2-10- Ps. 119-11- James 1-21-25-
Moses' second intercession--- What does Moses mean by -the book you have written---- Considering God's Response--Why does God give the answers that He gives here-
Moses' first intercession---- What are we to conclude of God's anger and then relenting of that by the end of this intercession---- For His namesake--- For His covenant
Considering in more detail an evil conscience using William Ames and William Perkins. Specifically a dead conscience -a slumbering or benumbed conscience, or worse, a seared conscience.
- There comes a time for war, even within the household of God--2. This war will be a messy, bloody conflict of civil war--3. There is a great blessing for those who endure and are found on the Lord's Side
More clarification on an evil and good conscience.--What constitutes a good conscience---If a good conscience comes through creation and re-creation-regeneration, then do we have perfect consciences---The pursuit, obtainment, and maintainment of a good conscience.
The doctrine of the conscience-- - The conscience accuses and excuses- - The good affections caused by a good excusing conscience-1.- Boldness and confidence-2.- Joy and rejoicing
- Recognizing our lack of wisdom-2. Repository of all wisdom-3. Request for wisdom from God
What are the passions that consciences stirs up within us-- - Shame - Nakedness- - Sadness - Sorrow- - Fear - Guilt- - Desperation - Hopelessness- - Perturbation - Disquietness of the whole man
The nature and effects of idolatry--All idolatry begins with doubt--1. Doubt's dependence on what can be seen-2. Ironically, it is also a radical willful blindness-3. Knowing the time when doubt often strikes, so that we may take heed
Although it is clear the priest represents the people, and they become gloriously holy... but what became of our sin--How can God be just and forgive-
- The Praise of Afflictions-2. The Product of Afflictions-3. The Passing Nature of Afflictions
- Its Divine Origin-2. Its Unlikely Recipients-3. Its Covenantal Nature-4. Its Broad Scope
- The high priest isn't just our representative to God, but also God to us, thus this office is also revelatory-- What are the Urim and the Thummin--- What does this teach us about Christ, as our high priest-
- Garments for glory and for beauty-splendor-majesty-- How does priesthood work--- They are transitive and revelatory
Dealing with text that are most often used to argue AGAINST this doctrine--aka blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, or the sin leading to death--Matt. 12-31-32-Mark 3-28-30-Luke 12-10-1 John 5-16-18-Hebrews 12-15-17
- The wonder of this faithful saying- - the wonder of the incarnation- - the wonder of Christ's super-abundant grace-2. The worship of this faithful saying- - doctrine leads to doxology-3. The warfare of this faithful saying- - everything flows from the gospel
Dealing with text that are most often used to argue AGAINST this doctrine-- - Hebrews 10-23-29- - Numbers 15-30-31
- There can be no acceptable worship apart from sacrifice-- We may proceed past the alter and have joyful union and communion with God-- God's greater delight, is and always has been, the public worship of his people
Dealing with text that are most often used to argue AGAINST this doctrine-- - Hebrews 6-4-9
-Video picks up around 17-30---- Abiding of the Spirit by God's oath-- The seed of God in the Elect-- The Nature of the Covenant of Grace
To walk with Christ is to walk in Christ.-With walk in Christ is to commune with him.-Walk in Christ trusting in him.-This leads to thanksgiving.
- The donations for the tabernacle are voluntary-- The Significance of the Ark of the Covenant
A glimpse of our future glory with God.--1. The richness of fellowship and communion with God-2. The ultimate source of this... God
- not upon their own free will-- upon the immutability of the decree of election-- flowing from the free and unchangeable love of God the Father
- Verses 16-17- Transitional Laws Concerning Bride Price-- Verses 18-21- 1st Set of Laws- Capital Crimes-- Verses 21-27- 2nd Set of Laws- Loving Your Neighbor-- Verses 28-31- 3rd Set of Laws- Respect for God's Holiness-- Verses 1-9- 4th Set of Laws- Honesty and Justice
The Biblical idea of restitution-compensation is simply, -as you have done, so it shall be done for you.---The equality, the punishment must fit the crime and no more.--Lex Talionis--- Laws related to death or injury, for-by animals or humans -Exo. 21-12-36--- The loss of property -Exo. 22-1-15-
-1 - The source of saving faith---2 - The acts of saving faith---3 - The distinctiveness of saving faith
Slavery in the Bible--- Pitfalls to avoid-- The laws on slavery- -- Hebrews were not normally meant to be a slave- -- Three ways they could become a slave- -- 1. Restitution for crime -Exo. 22-3-- -- 2. Selling themselves into slavery via debt-voluntary -Deut. 15-12-15- Exo. 21-5-6-- -- 3. Concubine -Exo. 21-7-10- Lev. 19-20-21---Application--- We have hardness in our hearts as well-- Israel, as a redeemed people, is a type of the church-- We were former slaves to sin-- We are to have pity and compassion towards our fellow sinner-- The gospel liberates
Looking at the culture around the early Christian church and the works that talk about marriage, divorce, and remarriage in the 5th Centuries.--Works- -- On the Good of Marriage and Virginity by Augustine
Supernatural Theology- - The Bible is the source- - Special Revelation- - Saving Faith- - Reveals law and gospel--Natural Theology-- - Creation is the source- - Can only know God as creator and judge- - Only reveals the law- - God revealed through the light of nature, creation, and providence- - From this Natural Law follows
Two ends of understanding these laws--1. Historic Reformed Two Kingdoms view- - uses the three-fold division of the law- - the civil laws of Moses are abrogated, their general equity are of moral use -i.e. Deut. 22-8-- - natural law is a helpful test case-2. Theonomy - Christian Reconstructionism- - Mosaic civil laws and punishments are more strictly still binding- - The civil laws of Moses are an ancient application of God's perfect magisterial law for all nations- - God doesn't change so his standards don't change--Criticism for both sides--- We must be willing to go where the law of God leads-- Israel is a type of the church-- Different punishments due to holiness -Deut. 22-1 - Lev. 21-9--- Church and state overlap in Israel-- Foreigner - Sojourners -Ex. 12-43-49- Lev. 17-10--- The issue of polygamy
Dealing with extraordinary sin through--- Fasting--Without faith the means do not profit, so stir up faith by...-- Stirring up faith in our hearts -James 1-5-8- Hebrews 4-2--- Consider and confess to God your ability to believe -John 15-5- Mark 9-24--- Consider Christ's great ability to save -Philippians 4-13- Colossians 1-11- Hebrews 12-2--- Consider your Father's gentle kindness and trustworthiness -1 Thessalonians 4-3- Matthew 7-7-11- -- Consider the great lengths the Father has already gone -Romans 8-32--- Consider the truthfulness of God and that He has entered covenant with us -Hebrews 6-17-18--- Confess your sins and receive gracious pardon, so that hidden sin in the heart doesn't hinder -1 Peter 3-7--- Consider the power of the Spirit and pray for his help--John Owen's Mortification of Sin - His Directions for Mortifying a Powerful Sin, Part 1--1. Of the guilt of it -Revelation 3-17-18- Romans 6-1-2--2. Consider the danger of it -Hebrews 3-12-13- 10-38- Galatians 6-8--3. Consider the evils of it -Lamentations 3-33-
Further defining the two kingdom's of Christ--1. The Redemptive Kingdom-2. The Common Kingdom--Since Christ rules both kingdoms that means that He is magisterial lawgiver of both kingdoms.-- How does this coincide with separation of Church and State--- Can morality be legislated-
Focus of the proclamation-Form of the proclamation-Purpose of the proclamation-Power of the proclamation
How ought we to think about the civil laws of Moses- Are we to apply them today- If so, how---What is a nation- Fundamentally a group of people who have a God given liberty, via the Noahic Covenant, to covenant to make nations and societies with power.--What do we mean when we say that nations have power and authority from God- We need to understand the difference between magisterial and ministerial authority.
Looking at the culture around the early Christian church and the works that talk about marriage, divorce, and remarriage in the 4th Centuries.--Works- -- Against Jovinianus -Jovinian- by Jerome
- This commandment helps us see the perfection and spirituality of God's law.--- The Nature of Covetousness--- Desire is neutral--- It is idolatry--- Thinking anything but God is or gives us life in some way
To help us understand sanctification we need to understand faith.-- Trust is the heart of faith-- We can exercise faith-- Faith is a habitus-- Distinctly, knowingly, and frequently look to Christ, by faith, for your sanctification
The imagery and circumstances-- Our circumstances change from time to time--God's promise of steadfast love--God's promise of peace-- Would come through his suffering servant, Christ-- Life, by the covenant, would begin with death--God's unchangeable love and covenant--...is the foundation of our faith and hope-...is our prime example of our love for another
- The work of sanctification... believing in Christ and him crucified-- Christ crucified is the double cure, to save from wrath and make us pure-- The true nature of faith, in practice
- The Immediate Context--- Two ways to break this commandment-1. Communication that distorts the truth-2. The way that you live not matching what you declare is truth--- Motives for lying-1. The denial of Judas -idolatry--2. The denial of Peter -fear---- How do we stand fast--1. Love God more than life-2. Remember that God is greater than the world-3. God knows our weakness and can even make us bold
How do we abide in Christ--1. Faith- - Faith is like a fire.- - The Word and sacraments are like fuel for this fire.- - The Spirit is like oxygen.-2. Prayer---One of the ways we misuse the means of grace is to not use them by faith---How we mortify sin
Looking at the culture around the early Christian church and the works that talk about marriage, divorce, and remarriage from the 3rd - 4th Centuries.--Works- -- Miscellanies -Stromata- by Clement of Alexandra-- Symposium-Banquet of the Ten Virgins by Methodius of Olympus-- Divine Institutes by Lactantius-- Canon XXXIII from the Spanish Council of Elvira-- Paphnutius of Egypt at the Synod of Nic-a -- Various Homilies by John Chrysostom
- The double-sided coin of mortification and vivification-- How our conversion is similar to our sanctification experience
- Are there valid reason's for divorce--- Interacting with Piper's permanence view of marriage-- Showing how Jesus affirmed and expounded Moses view of divorce
Looking at the culture around the early Christian church and the works that talk about marriage, divorce, and remarriage from the 1st - 3rd Centuries.--Works- -- The Apology by Aristides the Philosopher-- First Apology by Justin Martyr-- A Plea for the Christians by Athenagoras the Athenian-- The Shepherd by Hermas-- To His Wife by Tertullian-- Am Exhortation to Chastity by Tertullian-- On Monogamy by Tertullian---Note- I misspoke and said Isaac Watts was a Baptist but meant to say Congregationalist
- The seven natures of marriage--7. It is ordered--- Are there valid reason's for divorce--- Interacting with Piper's permanence view of marriage
- The seven natures of marriage--4. Union of Companionship-Intimate Friendship-5. A Procreative Union-6. A Passionate Union
- Why is adultery wrong- -- Why does the commandment come in this form when it has much more in mind--- The seven natures of marriage--1. A two person union-2. A legally binding union-3. A union of mutual partnership
- Connecting our Justification with Sanctification-1. Sanctification flows from Justification-2. Justification enables mortification
Warning--- Scripture warns about adultery-- We live in an age that rages against God's 7th commandment-- Take heed of spiritual adultery--The Immediate context-prohibition
Sanctification is a work of God. Does that mean we -let go and let God-- How can we say that sanctification is also by -faith alone-- What is the starting place of growing in grace and what do the means of grace have to do with it-
What is at the heart of murder- Anger. Anger is murder of the heart. We are called to control our anger and be meek.
Slideshow- https---docs.google.com-presentation-d-1cGczjMSngEK-brIqE1dPGcghXlmPlGP0Ru4Ni3EHSCc-edit-usp-sharing---Is my baby in Heaven- Safe in the arms of God- Looking at how the Reformed-Calvinistic have historically and still today typically answer the question as to what happens to those dying in infancy- Or those dying with mental handicaps that never allow them to grow past that mental stage-
What about contraceptives and abortifacients in light of the commandment to not murder- When does life begin- What about ectopic pregnancies-
Looking at the commandment in light of tough medical issues like doctor assisted suicide, forgoing treatment, right to die, etc..
What about violence in defense of life- Self-defense and just warfare on a national level.
Three distinctions about the definitive nature of our justification. Dealing with various forms of initial and future justification.
Antinomian Controversies- Where the Puritans Antinomian- Looking into Tobias Crisp and the Neonomians. -note the first three minutes got cut off-
- The Gospel Begins-- Jesus is God-- Christ fulfilled the Old Testament Promises-- Christ is our Righteousness-- Christ is our Victory over Sin, Leading to Glory
The Immediate and explicit commandment regarding slaying-killing-murder and principles.
Antinomian Controversies- Where the Puritans Antinomian- Looking into the accusations of Tobias Crisp.
Looking at the orthodox, historic view of God's Law also referred to as the tripartite division of the law. Today we deal with the civil aspects of the Mosaic law.
- Jesus rejects the Pharisee's view of suffering-2. Jesus turns it around and tells them to repent-3. Hope and warning in the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
Looking at the orthodox, historic view of God's Law also referred to as the tripartite division of the law. Today we deal with the ceremonial aspects of the Mosaic law.
Principles of Authority--- Why the 5th Commandment's Placement-- Established Authority -Parents-children, Husbands-wives, Elders-Church members, Bosses-Employees, Government-Civilians--- How to obey and honor authority-- Using wisdom in seeking to obey the 5th commandment
The Marrow Controversy, part two. Looking at Edward Fisher's Marrow of Modern Divinity in discussing repentance and faith.
A sermon directed towards the children- --Do not despise discipline-Honor-Respect your parents authority-Show love to your parents
What is forbidden--1. All sin-2. Swearing and cursing-3. Profaning God's attributes, actions, ordinances, words, or works-4. Half-hearted Worship of God--What is required--5. See the name of God praised through all the Earth -evangelism and missions--6. Being a people of prayer
Examining the history and works of New Paul Perspectives by Krister Stendall, E. P. Sanders, James D. G. Dunn, and N. T. Wright.
What is the direct prohibition of the third commandment--How does the name of the Lord relate to who he is-
Examining the history and works of New Paul Perspectives by Krister Stendall, E. P. Sanders, James D. G. Dunn, and N. T. Wright.
- It is God alone who defines worship-2. Unauthorized worship misrepresents-distorts who God is to us and to a watching world-3. God takes his worship seriously
Examining the history and works of New Paul Perspectives by Krister Stendall, E. P. Sanders, James D. G. Dunn, and N. T. Wright.
Interacting with the Scripture proofs used by The Federal Vision to support their argument.
- Understanding the 10 Commandments-2. They aren't merely law but covenant-3. The first commandment
- What is freedom from the law, in Christ--2. What is the role of the law in the life of the believer-
Explaining the difference in faith and faithfulness and how faith is the instrumental means of our justification.
- The Heart of the Mosaic Covenant-2. The Curse of the Mosaic Covenant-3. The Insufficiency of the Mosaic Covenant
- The path to burnout that Moses is on-2. The remedy to avoid this-3. The fruit of following Jethro's advice
The Doctrine of Imputation and The Federal Vision and the function merit in Medieval Roman Catholic Theology
- Jethro saw the greatness and goodness of God to his son-in-law, Moses-2. Jethro had heard about the unbelievable redemption and protection of Israel-3. Jethro puts his faith in this great God
- Anger towards others is really just a symptom of idolatry against God-2. The struck Rock, which is Christ, gives hope for idolaters
You need the Sabbath rest...-1. To rest from your idols-2. To be reminded that your salvation is complete in Jesus Christ-3. Because we live in an exhaustingly fallen world -4. In anticipation of the fullness of rest that comes in the New Creation
1 - What the Scriptures say about the session of Christ -2 - What does the session of Christ mean for us--3 - What the session of Christ means for the Church
- Interacting with objections against -doing theology--- The school of Christ-1 - God's Theology-2 - Our theology-3 - The divine-human mediator of theology-4 - -Doctrine according to holiness-