Jared Smith, Sermons On Genesis 1-5 (Complete)

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Sermon—“Prophetic Inventions”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Highlighting the two principles of interpretation upon which the entire scheme of dispensational teachings is based
• Giving special attention to the second principle of interpretation—all prophecy must be interpreted literally
• Showing how Covenantalists and Dispensationalists agree on interpreting history literally
• Explaining why Covenantalists believe prophecy should be interpreted figuratively
• Explaining why Dispensationalists are wrong to interpret prophecy literally
• Pointing out six errors relating to the basic framework of the dispensational view of prophecy
• First, they make a wrong dispensational emphasis
• Second, they have wrongly identified God’s elect people
• Third, they have a wrong view of the Messianic mission
• Fourth, they have a wrong gospel message
• Fifth, they have a wrong Eschatology
• Sixth, they have a wrong understanding of God’s masterplan for the ages

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Sermon—“Historic Divisions”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Underscoring four reasons why a response to Dispensationalism should be given
• Highlighting the two principles of interpretation upon which the entire scheme of dispensational teachings is based
• Giving special attention to the first principle of interpretation—all history must be interpreted segrementally
• Showing why 2 Timothy 2:15, which is the basis for their interpretive principle of history, does not support their newfangled hermeneutic
• Pointing out six major errors in the dispensational system of teachings
• First, the framework is theologically flawed
• Second, the seven divisions of history are arbitrary
• Third, the authority for human accountability is misplaced
• Fourth, the number of authorities for human accountability is excessive
• Fifth, the partition of scripture into seven time periods is disuniting
• Sixth, the multiple covenants for each time period is anti-gospel

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Sermon—“Dispensations Of Disgrace”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Providing a historic backdrop to Dispensationalism
• Defining a ‘dispensation’ according to the signification of Scofield
• Highlighting the first of two primary principles of interpretation which undergird the Dispensational framework—“rightly dividing the word of truth”
• Explaining the basic fabric of the Dispensational framework—a timeline with eternal extensions, seven major events, seven major dispensations, seven major themes, seven major covenants
• Distinguishing between the Dispensational and Calvinistic use of biblical language
• Explaining how Dispensationalists have invented different plans of salvation
• Showing why Dispensationalists sideline the first three dispensations
• Showing why Dispensationalists focus on the fourth and fifth dispensations
• Explaining the difference between Dispensationalism’s view of God’s “elect people” based on race, and Calvinism’s view of God’s “elect people” based on grace
• Highlighting the second of two primary principles of interpretation which undergird the Dispensational framework—all prophecy must be interpreted literally
• Showing how a literal interpretation of prophecy follows the same rabbinical hermeneutic of the Jewish people during the first century when Christ exercised His earthly ministry
• Explaining the superstructure of the Dispensational framework—Christ came in His first advent to established a Jewish kingdom; the Jews rejected Christ’s offer; Christ therefore redeemed sinners and established the church; before the tribulation, Christ will return secretly and covertly to rapture the church; after seven years of tribulation, Christ will return openly and visibly, to usher in the millennial Jewish kingdom; the temple will be rebuilt and animal sacrifices will be reinstated
• Dispensationalists believe God has two distinct chosen people—(1) Israel, an earthly people, who can expect an earthly kingdom and whose standing and acceptance with God is based on the Mosaic Law; (2) The Church, a heavenly people, who can expect eternal happiness in heaven and whose standing and acceptance with God is based on faith in the finished work of Christ at Calvary
• Since the church is only a parenthesis in God’s masterplan for the ages, the majority of Scripture is not intended for them—it is intended only for the Jews
• Dispensationalists believe there are four gospel messages—(1) the gospel of the kingdom; (2) the gospel of the grace of God; (3) Paul’s gospel; (4) the everlasting gospel
• Dispensationalists believe Christians today must only preach the third gospel message—Paul’s gospel
• Many critics of Dispensationalism classify its system of teachings as a cult—at the very least, Dispensationalism rejects the gospel of sovereign grace, replacing it with a fragmented gospel of speculative nonsense

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Sermon—“Dispensations Of God’s Grace”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8
• Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:3-32
• Showing the structure for each of the ten tables of descendants
• Affirming the biblical term and concept of “dispensation”
• Explaining how every member of the human race is a dispensation of God’s grace
• Distinguishing between the unregenerate, who are dispensations of God’s common grace unto creation, under the authority of the covenant of works; and the regenerate, who are dispensations of God’s special grace unto salvation, under the authority of the covenant of grace
• Closing with a challenge based on the teachings of James 4, Ephesians 5 and Psalm 90

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Sermon—“From Grace To Glory”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:3-20
• Highlighting the two great doctrines which stand out from the text—regeneration and glorification
• Explaining the link between election, redemption, regeneration and glorification, according to the framework of sovereign grace
• Explaining the meaning of regeneration, according to John 15 and Ephesians 4
• Explaining the meaning of glorification, according to 1 Corinthians 15
• Affirming the link between grace and glory by comparing the framework of sovereign grace with Romans 9, Romans 8, Romans 5, 1 Peter 5 and Psalm 84
• Highlighting the similarities and differences between regeneration and glorification

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Sermon—“Your Living Heritage (3)”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The living heritage of the early Patriarchs was their “sons and daughters”
• Highlighting four limitations of parental oversight
• First, you cannot control your adult children, but you can train them when they are young
• Second, you cannot determine the outcome, but you can manage the process
• Third, you cannot demand respect based merely on position, you must earn it by faithfully discharging your parental responsibilities
• Fourth, you cannot regenerate your children, but you can teach them the framework of sovereign grace

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Sermon—“Your Living Heritage (2)”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The living heritage of the early Patriarchs was their “sons and daughters”
• Explaining how parents are neglecting their children, by abdicating their authority and delegating their covenant responsibilities to others
• Highlighting four characteristics of a faithful father
• Explaining why motherhood is a legitimate and honorable career path
• Highlighting four characteristics of a faithful mother

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Sermon—“Your Living Heritage (1)”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Reviewing the main structure of Genesis 5:3-20
• The living heritage of the early Patriarchs was their “sons and daughters”
• Explaining how children’s children are a crown of old men, and the glory of children are their fathers
• Explaining how a father is able to wear a crown of glory
• Explaining how the sun, moon and stars represent the family unit
• Explaining the significance of a covenant with reference to the family unit
• Highlighting the covenant obligations children have towards their parents
• Highlighting the covenant obligations parents have towards their children

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Sermon—“The Benefits Of Long Life”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Reviewing the main structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8
• Reviewing the main structure of Genesis 5:3-32
• Showing the main structure of Genesis 5:3-20
• Showing how it was possible for the early patriarchs to live so long (an average of 900 years)
• Highlighting three main reasons God extended the lifespan of the early patriarchs
• First, it was God’s design to quickly populate the earth
• Second, it was God’s design to endure with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction
• Distinguishing between God’s purpose for the elect, and His purpose for the non-elect
• Third, it was God’s design to bless society with gospel witnesses
• Explaining how a gospel witness is one of the rich blessings God bestows upon individuals, families, communities and nations

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Sermon—“Death And Translation”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Reviewing the main structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8
• Showing the main structure of Genesis 5:3-32
• Showing how eight of the ten tables of descendants end with a record of death, whereas two of the tables end with a record of life
• Showing the relationship between Enoch and Noah, both of which end with a record of life, but where Enoch was translated that he should not see death, Noah stands as the representative of new life in a new world
• Showing how death and translation are not only fundamental doctrines of the faith, but also among the most practical and relevant considerations of one’s life
• Using the framework of sovereign grace as a backdrop, death and translation are illustrated and explained

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Sermon—“The Federal Headship Of The Two Adams”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Showing the link between Genesis 5:1b,2 and 6:1-8, which underscores the federal headship of Adam and Christ
• Explaining the meaning of the terms “federal” and “headship”
• Considering whether the Lord Jesus Christ should be called the “last Adam” or the “second Adam”, in light of 1 Corinthians 15:45
• Explaining the federal headship of Adam, according to the framework of sovereign grace
• Showing how Adam was appointed the federal head of the human race, under the authority of the covenant of works
• Explaining the federal headship of Christ, according to the framework of sovereign grace
• Showing how Christ was appointed the federal head for His elect people, under the authority of the covenant of grace
• Affirming these truths by comparing the framework of sovereign grace with Romans 3:24-26, Psalm 85:10, Romans 5:12-21 and Isaiah 9:6
• Challenging the indifference and/or antipathy of unregenerate sinners in light of the foregoing truths
• Encouraging the distressed and penitent hearts of regenerate sinners in light of the foregoing truths

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Sermon—“If The Foundations Be Destroyed”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Linking the statement of Genesis 5:1b,2 with Genesis 1:26-28, both of which record the sixth day of creation
• Highlighting the similarities and differences between the two records
• Considering whether one of the statements is a redundant repetition
• Asserting the irreplaceable value of Genesis 5:1b,2
• Showing the structural value of Genesis 5:1b,2
• Showing the doctrinal value of Genesis 5:1b,2
• Showing the atmospheric (or cultural) value of Genesis 5:1b,2

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Sermon—“The Gospel Law”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8
• The error of subverting God’s sanctification by the gospel law
• Explaining the difference between the relationship Adam had with God before the fall, and the relationship regenerate sinners have with God after the fall
• Showing the necessity and nature of the new birth
• Showing how the regenerate sinner is zealous unto good works and affirming that God has ordained that His elect people should walk in them
• Explaining the error of those who believe the heart law is given by God as the rule of conduct for a regenerate sinner’s sanctification
• Explaining the error of those who believe the ten commandments are given by God as the rule of conduct for a regenerate sinner’s sanctification
• Explaining the meaning of the gospel law and why it is the rule of conduct for a regenerate sinner’s sanctification

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Sermon—“God’s Grace And His Gospel”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8
• The error of cheapening God’s grace unto salvation
• Describing and affirming the common grace of God unto creation
• Showing how the common grace of God unto creation extends to the righteous and the wicked
• Describing and affirming the special grace of God unto salvation
• Showing how the special grace of God unto salvation extends only to the elect
• Showing the error of mixing the common grace of God unto creation with the special grace of God unto salvation
• Five reasons why it is wrong to view the atonement of Christ as “sufficient for the salvation of the whole world, but efficient to save those who believe on Christ”
• Showing the difference between the common grace of God unto creation and the special grace of God unto salvation in the practical context of Luke 16 and Ecclesiastes 11

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Sermon—“God’s Sovereignty And Appraisal”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8
• The error of undermining God’s sovereign decree
• Explaining how/why God has only one plan for the ages
• Showing the doctrinal importance of God’s eternal decree, as it relates to the gospel
• Showing the practical value of God’s eternal decree, as it relates to trials and afflictions
• Emphasizing the significance of viewing one’s self as a dispensation of God’s grace
• The error of sidelining God’s appraisal of the human race
• Showing why it is wrong to label a whole nation or family as “Christian”
• Showing how God’s appraisal of the human race remains an accurate appraisal of the child of God, within the context of his/her sinful nature
• Explaining the relationship and conflict between the two natures residing in the soul of a regenerate sinner
• Showing where sin abounds, grace does much more abound—reigning through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ the Lord

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Sermon—“Despise Not The Little Things”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8
• How Genesis 5:1 and 3-32 proves the veracity of God’s inspired and profitable Word
• How Genesis 5:1 and 3-32 proves the veracity of God’s promise to send the Messiah into the world to redeem His people from their sins
• How Genesis 5:1-6:8 resembles the same pattern used by the Apostle Paul in Hebrews 11
• Denouncing the false teachings of “Dispensationalism”
• Explaining “dispensations” from a sovereign grace perspective
• Showing how the lifespan of each individual is either a ‘dispensation of God’s covenant of works’, or a ‘dispensation of God’s covenant of grace’
• Encouraging those who are ‘dispensations of God’s covenant of grace’, to not despise the little things of life

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Sermon—“The Difference Between Us”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The importance of taking heed to the genealogies of Scripture
• The structure of the book of Genesis
• The connection between Genesis 5:1-6:9 and 36:1-8
• The diametrical difference between the regenerate and the unregenerate
• The principle of godly separation underscored by Christ in His priestly prayer to the Father in John 17
• The principle of godly separation applied by Christ to the context of family relationships in Matthew 10
• The principle of godly separation applied by Christ to the context of material possessions in Matthew 6
• The principle of godly separation affirmed by Paul in 1 Timothy 6
• The principle of godly separation affirmed by Paul in 2 Corinthians 6

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Sermon—“Godly Associations”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The structure of Genesis 4:25,26
• The lifespan of Adam overlapping that of those who lived during the first 930 years of history
• The special relation Abel and Enoch shared with Adam
• The significance of living upon the earth during the same time period as one’s contemporaries
• The significance of interacting with the older and younger members of society
• The personal testimony of Eve and her attraction to Christ
• The danger of spiritualizing the Word of God
• The danger of turning the Word of God into a self-help manual
• The meaning of “calling upon the name of the LORD’
• The number of God’s regenerate people have always been in the minority throughout the course of history
• The importance of maintaining family and church worship

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Sermon—“A Wicked City”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The family tree of Cain and the timeframe of Genesis 4:17-24
• The structure of Genesis 4:17-24
• The structure of Genesis 4:17
• The importance of avoiding the path of wicked
• The desperate measures taken by those who are lonely
• The contrast between Cain building an earthly city, and Abel pursing the heavenly city
• The structure of Genesis 4:18
• The structure of Genesis 4:19-24
• The classic earmarks of narcissism displayed by Lamech
• The fame of Lamech’s children and how it relates to the elect and the non-elect
• A warning for nations
• A warning for parents
• A warning for the godly

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Sermon—“Common Grace”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The correct view of common grace as it relates to creation
• The false view of common grace as it has been appropriated to redemption
• The false view of “Christ’s atonement sufficient for all, but efficient to those who believe”
• The false view of a twofold atonement—one that is potential, hypothetical and passive; the other that is actual, real and active
• The heresy of decisional regeneration—sinner’s prayer, altar calls, etc.
• The heresy of duty-faith—that it is the saving and/or moral duty of the unregenerate to believe on Christ
• The heresy of the free-offer—that the gift of God in Christ must be offered to the unregenerate, that they may have the opportunity to receive/reject Christ
• The threefold grouping of Arminians, Moderate-Calvinists and Hyper-Calvinists
• The correct view of sovereign grace as it relates to the elect and the non-elect
• Responding to the false doctrine of common grace unto salvation
• Responding to the heresy of decisional regeneration
• Responding to the heresy of duty-faith
• Responding to the heresy of the free-offer
• A final exhortation to preach a full and free gospel to all regenerate and unregenerate sinners

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Sermon—“God’s Dealings”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The several ways God dealt with Cain, an unregenerate and non-elect individual
• The twofold purpose of God for members of the human race
• The fallacy of viewing the human race under a single purpose of God
• The fallacy of duty-faith, based on God’s dealings with Cain
• The fallacy of the free-offer, based on God’s dealings with Cain
• The fallacy of modern preachers, believing themselves wiser than God when dealing with sinners and handling His gospel
• The essential value of the non-elect, demonstrated by Cain and affirmed by Romans 9, Luke 12, Luke 16 and Ecclesiastes 11
• The encouragement to think rightly about the unregenerate, especially those numbered among God’s non-elect people

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Sermon—“Six More Features Of Cain’s Testimony”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The various avenues through which the sinful nature takes expression
• The definition of sin and a twofold description of the sinful nature
• The career path of Cain and how it represented his worldly mindedness
• The invention of Cain’s false religion
• The twofold sentence passed upon Cain by God, in consequence of murdering Abel
• The impenitency and ingratitude of Cain, even after God bestowed upon him a token of mercy
• The difference between the mercy of God as Savior, and the mercy of God as Creator
• The purpose of God, fitting Cain to destruction
• The purpose of God, permitting Cain to live a long and influential life upon the earth
• The way in which these features of Cain’s testimony should give pause for reflection to every unregenerate sinner
• The way in which these features of Cain’s testimony are able to help regenerate sinners nurture healthier relationships with their unregenerate family members and friends

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Sermon—“Three Features Of Cain’s Testimony”

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Some of the points covered in this sermon:
• The legitimacy of an unbeliever’s testimony
• The reality of reprobation, though the unregenerate are oblivious to it
• The origin of Cain’s rebellion and sin
• The federal headship of Adam and its affect upon the human race
• The covenant under which Cain was responsible before God
• The difference between the covenant of works and the heart law
• The reason why an unregenerate sinner cannot escape the condemnation of God
• The difference between the covenant of works and the covenant of grace
• The pernicious heresy of Duty-faith and why High-calvinists reject it
• The repugnant heresy of the Free-offer and why High-calvinists reject it
• The oppressive heresy of Legalism and why High-calvinists reject it
• The way an unregenerate sinner is able to discover whether he/she has been set apart as a special object of God’s love

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Sermon—“Tying It All Together”

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This sermon addresses the following points:
• Gathering together the gospel truths connected with Abel’s testimony unto salvation
• Affirming the gospel truths of Abel’s testimony are true for every sinner saved by grace throughout the course of history
• Considering the viewpoints of Charles Ryrie, John MacArthur and John Gill on this subject
• Examining the ambiguous and convoluted views of Dispensational thinkers on this subject
• Linking the testimony of Abel with the catalogue of saints recorded in Hebrews 11
• Encouraging the regenerate sinner to give diligence in making his/her calling and election sure
• Explaining the meaning of the terms “diligence”, “calling” and “election” in 2 Peter 1:10
• Showing the relationship between “calling” and “election”, and linking them together with that of “redemption”
• Distinguishing between making one’s calling and election sure, and taking one’s calling and election for granted
• Showing how the regenerate sinner may make his/her calling and election sure, without taking them for granted

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Sermon—“Closing Evidence Of Regeneration”

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This sermon addresses the following points:
• Linking the enmity between the seed of Satan and that of the woman (Genesis 3), with the enmity between the old and new natures residing in the soul of a regenerate sinner
• Distinguishing between the first and second births, as expounded by Christ in John 3
• Examining the origin and nature of the first birth—Genesis 1 and 2, Psalm 51, Jeremiah 17, Matthew 15, Galatians 5, Romans 7 and 8, John 6
• Examining the origin and nature of the second birth—Ephesians 2 and 4, John 15, 1 John 3
• Showing the distinction between the old and new natures
• Pointing out the delusion and false profession of unregenerate sinners when they fail to distinguish between the old and new natures
• Pointing out the confusion and intense frustration of regenerate sinners when they fail to distinguish between the old and new natures
• Explaining the folly of “progressive sanctification” and its ill affects upon a believer’s walk with the Lord
• Showing the enmity that exists between the old and new natures
• Several texts are read against the backdrop of the foregoing teachings, shedding light on the nature of the believer’s sanctification (growth in grace)—Galatians 5, Colossians 3, Romans 6 and 7
• Highlighting the significance of a believer’s inner conflict between the old and new natures, as evidence that he/she has been born again, and is therefore numbered among God’s elect people

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Sermon—“Additional Evidence Of Regeneration”

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This sermon addresses the following points:
• Defining the spiritual fruit of patience—“the ability to wait upon the Lord with the confidence that He providentially governs the course of history according to His eternal decree”
• Explaining the definition of patience with a five-part and two-part outline
• Diagraming the definition of patience according to the framework of sovereign grace
• Showing the relationship between the eternal decree of God and His providential governance
• Overlaying the framework of God’s eternal decree and providential governance, with a selection of texts—Psalm 33, 115, 135; Isaiah 46; Daniel 4; Acts 15; Ephesians 1; Romans 8; Ecclesiastes 3
• Connecting the framework of God’s eternal decree and providential governance with the ability to wait upon Him with confidence, set forth by a selection of texts—James 1; Luke 19; Psalm 27; Isaiah 40; James 5; Job 23
• Concluding the teaching by pointing out that “when sore afflictions on us lie, God is (though we are blind), too wise to be mistaken, yea, too good to be unkind.”

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Sermon—“Another Evidence Of Regeneration”

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This sermon addresses the following points:
• Tracing the origin of tribulation to Adam and Eve in Genesis 3
• Describing the nature of tribulation with reference to its many forms
• Exploring the meaning of ‘afflictions’ in Psalm 34
• Connecting these ‘afflictions’ with the ‘evil’ mentioned in Matthew 6
• Connecting these ‘afflictions’ and the ‘evil’ with the ‘affliction’ mentioned in James 1
• Tying these ‘afflictions’ and the ‘evil’ together with the ‘persecution’ and ‘tribulation’ mentioned in Romans 8
• Affirming the security of the regenerate sinner’s salvation
• Explaining the significance of a threefold cord with reference to eternal security (Ecclesiastes 4)
• Explaining the significance of the Father’s hand, the Son’s hand and the Spirit’s hand, with reference to eternal security (John 10)
• Pointing out that tribulations come upon the regenerate and unregenerate alike
• Showing how the regenerate respond differently than the unregenerate to tribulations
• Explaining the nature of the ‘fruit of the spirit’ as mentioned in Galatians 5
• Touching upon the meaning of spiritual growth and what it is to be under the law of Christ
• Highlighting the fruit of long-suffering, as a leading quality exercised by regenerate sinners when they suffer tribulations
• Showing how Paul and Peter include the fruit of long-suffering/patience when speaking of spiritual growth in Colossians 3 and 2 Peter 1

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Sermon—“Other Evidence Of Regeneration”

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This sermon addresses the following points:
• The twofold nature of hardships encountered by regenerate sinners as they journey through this world as strangers and as pilgrims—persecution and tribulation
• Tracing these hardships to the experience of Adam and Eve, recorded in Genesis 3
• Distinguishing between persecution and tribulation
• Highlighting the fourfold strategy of Cain which led to the martyrdom of Abel
• Vindicating Abel, when he conversed with Cain, by explaining the difference between separation and isolation
• Showing the first, second and third “deaths” recorded in Scripture
• Explaining why Abel was the first Christian martyr, rather than the Evangelist Stephen
• Pointing out some of the similarities between the testimonies of Abel and Stephen
• Highlighting the various types of persecution suffered by regenerate sinners
• Showing what constitutes legitimate persecution as it relates to a believer’s testimony
• Explaining why God’s people should not be surprised when suffering persecution
• Exhorting the believer to avoid persecution if at all possible
• Encouraging the believer to boldly face persecution (in all its forms) if it be the will of God that he/she suffers under it

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Sermon—“Further Evidence Of Regeneration”

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This sermon addresses the following points:
• Abel was one of God’s elect people, evidenced by his experience of the new birth, the inner witness of the Holy Spirit, the exercise of saving faith in the redemptive work of Christ, living as a stranger and a pilgrim and encountering conflict with Cain
• There are three aspects to Abel’s conflict with Cain—First, it implied he was in fellowship with God’s people; Second, it led to persecution for the testimony of Christ; Third, it was reflective of the enmity between the old and new natures
• The essential promotion of social liberty among people with opposing views
• The important principle of regenerate sinners separating themselves from the ungodly
• The spiritual disposition of regenerate sinners to forge friendships with the godly
• How the regenerate sinner’s love for the brethren provides further evidence he/she has been born again
• Calculating the population of the world at the time Abel was killed by Cain
• Identifying the number of sinners who had been born again during the lifetime of Abel
• Establishing a standard upon which all regenerate sinners should seek to build their friendships
• Assessing the value of small communities of God’s people—whether they meet in houses, rented facilities or purpose built chapels
• How to judge whether a person’s love for the brethren is the result of regeneration, or the deception of an unregenerate condition

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AN ORDER OF SERVICE FOR DIVINE WORSHIP; DESIGNED FOR PRIVATE DEVOTIONS, FAMILY GATHERINGS AND CHURCH MEETINGS.

Sermon—“More Evidence Of Regeneration”

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This sermon addresses the following points:
• Abel was one of God’s elect people
• Abel knew he was one of God’s elect people because he had been born again
• Abel knew he had been born again because the Spirit of God bore witness with his spirit that he was a child of God
• Abel knew he had been born again because he exercised saving faith in the redemptive work of Christ
• Abel knew he had been born again because he lived as a stranger and a pilgrim on the earth
• Distinguishing between the career paths of Cain and Abel, showing how farming was linked with false religion, whereas shepherding was linked with true religion
• Tracing these career paths to their father, Adam, who was also a farmer and a shepherd
• Showing how Abel’s career path of shepherding represents true religion, illustrating the way he conducted himself as a stranger and a pilgrim in this world
• Making an application of this teaching to the lives of God’s people today—all regenerate sinners have entered into the kingdom of God and should be living as strangers and pilgrims in the world
• Explaining the dual citizenship of the believer—he/she is a citizen of the kingdom of this world, as well as the kingdom of God
• Explaining how the believer is to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, while living in the kingdom of this world
• Highlighting several snares which often cause God’s people to stumble and backslide as they journey through this world as strangers and pilgrims

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