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On Preaching the Gospel

26 Jul 2018, by AHB Library

We maintain that it is the right for a minister of Jesus Christ to preach the gospel in the hearing of all that hear him; and what we find fault with is not preaching the gospel to all that hear but men pretending that they are authorised to offer the gospel to all that hear them. We consider that to preach the gospel is one thing, and to offer the gospel is quite another thing. Hence when a man gets up into a pulpit, and says, “In God’s name I offer Christ, and pardon, and salvation, to every soul of you present; if you reject this offer, you may never have another; therefore come now and take Christ and salvation, while you have the opportunity; today is the time, tomorrow may be too late, and recollect that it is your own fault that you are not saved for I have this day offered you Christ.” Now, we consider that this is no more like preaching the gospel than a poor deluded Papist, counting his beads, is like the true worship of God. To preach or proclaim God’s will is one thing; but to offer…

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In: William Gadsby, Fragments (Complete) | Tags: Duty Faith, Evangelism, Free Offer, Preaching, Sovereign Grace

The Significance of the Covenant Borders

26 Sep 2017, by Jared Smith

These are notes (with amendments) of a sermon preached on Sunday 1 October 2017. They have not been proofread. This is the last part of a short series of sermons on the Bible compared to a plough. The subject of this sermon is the significance of the twofold message of the Bible—the Covenant of Works and the Covenant of Grace.

In his farewell speech to the bishops at Ephesus, the Apostle Paul divided his counsel under two headings: First, a review of his labours and ministry (Acts 20:17-27); Second, a charge to the bishops at Ephesus (Acts 20:28-35). Looking only at the review of his labours and ministry (Acts 20:17-27), Paul reminded the bishops of his past labours at Ephesus—“Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews.” (Acts 20:17-19) He also informs them of his future labours at Jerusalem—“And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the…

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In: • The Rule Of Conduct Issue,Jared Smith, The Gospel Law (Complete) | Tags: Bible, Christian, Covenants, Evangelism, Gospel, Grace, Jehovah, Moral, Preaching, Trinity, Works, Worldview

Sermon Notes on Romans 9

24 Mar 2016, by Jared Smith

Having not been able to complete the scheduled Bible study for the mid-week service, I threw together some notes on the ninth chapter of Romans. It is not often I go ‘old school’ by scribbling on the nearest blank piece of paper. After teaching the study, I proceeded to broaden my notes for future reference. As the notes set forth a statement on High-Calvinism, I’ve chosen to include them with the online resources of the AHB. There are two sets of notes—the handwritten scribble is what I used in the pulpit (I haven’t bothered typing them out); the typed notes are what I jotted down after teaching the study.

High-Calvinism and the Strict Baptists

21 Jun 2014, by AHB Library

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In: • High-Calvinist Views On The Biblical Covenants,• The Duty-Faith And Free-Offer Issue,Jared Smith, Bits And Pieces | Tags: Arminianism, Calvinism, Duty, Faith, Free, Fullerism, Gospel, Grace, Offer, Preaching, Sovereign

High-Calvinism and Preaching the Gospel

21 Jun 2014, by AHB Library

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In: • High-Calvinist Views On The Biblical Covenants,• The Duty-Faith And Free-Offer Issue,Jared Smith, Bits And Pieces | Tags: Arminianism, Calvinism, Duty, Faith, Free, Fullerism, Gospel, Grace, Offer, Preaching, Sovereign

Duty-Faith and the Free-Offer

11 May 2014, by Jared Smith

Duty-Faith and the Free-Offer are two of the most pernicious heresies infiltrating churches today.

Preachers that demand sinners exercise faith, as the initiating cause of the new birth, are appealing to the flesh, wherein dwelleth no good thing. Subsequently, false converts are mass produced through manipulative devices in getting people to ‘make a decision for Christ’. The scriptural concept of faith is this—the sinner believes because he has been born again; he is not born again because he believes. Hence…

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In: • High-Calvinist Views On The Biblical Covenants,• The Duty-Faith And Free-Offer Issue,Jared Smith, Bits And Pieces | Tags: Arminianism, Calvinism, Duty, Faith, Free, Fullerism, Gospel, Offer, Preaching

33. Not Willing That Any Should Perish

13 Oct 2013, by AHB Library

Preached in Manchester, 9 Februay 1840.

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward; not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”—2 Pet 3:9

To add to, or diminish from, the Word of God is a crime, though much employed in the frivolities of the world; and the office of a minister is a very responsible one. He is God’s steward, and he must one day give up his stewardship; and if he seeks to please men, he is not a true servant of God; nay, it is insulting God. Some say God is not willing that any creature should perish, but every one should come to repentance; but in our text we are told…

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In: William Gadsby, Sermons | Tags: Christ, Covenant, Evangelism, Grace, Preaching, Salvation, Sovereign

Chapter 30: It Should Be Openly Preached – Part 4

16 Mar 2012, by AHB Library

Still you urge, ‘Where is either the necessity or utility of preaching predestination?’ God Himself teaches it or commands us to teach it, and that is answer enough. We are not to arraign the Deity and bring the motives of His will to the test of human scrutiny, but simply to revere both Him and it. He, who alone is all-wise and all-just, can in reality (however things appear to us) do wrong to no man, neither can He do anything unwisely or rashly. And this consideration will suffice to silence all the objections of truly religious persons. However, let us for argument’s sake…

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In: Jerome Zanchius, Absolute Predestination (Complete) | Tags: Election, Preaching, Predestination

Chapter 33. It Should Be Openly Preached – Part 7

16 Mar 2012, by AHB Library

III.—By the preaching of predestination man is duly humbled, and God alone is exalted; human pride is levelled, and the Divine glory shines untarnished because unrivalled. This the sacred writers positively declare. Let St. Paul be spokesman for the rest, “Having predestinated us—to the praise of the glory of His grace” (Eph. 1:5,6). But how is it possible for us to render unto God…

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In: Jerome Zanchius, Absolute Predestination (Complete) | Tags: Election, Grace, Preaching, Predestination, Sovereign

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Preaching

On Preaching the Gospel

The Significance of the Covenant Borders

Sermon Notes on Romans 9

High-Calvinism and the Strict Baptists

High-Calvinism and Preaching the Gospel

Duty-Faith and the Free-Offer

33. Not Willing That Any Should Perish

“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward; not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”—2 Pet 3:9

Chapter 30: It Should Be Openly Preached – Part 4

Chapter 33. It Should Be Openly Preached – Part 7

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