Chapter 2: The Significance of Baptism
The advent of John the Baptist into the world was not an unexpected event. Although his birth had not been announced by angels, as was Christ's, yet God had declared,…
The Life And Ministry Of Mrs. Samuel Jones
Mrs. Jones (relict of the late Mr. Samuel Jones, who was well known in connection with Mount Ephraim, Margate) peacefully passed away February 27, in her 79th year, at the…
Irresistible Grace
A lecture given by George Ella at the Protestant Reformation Society, August 27th, 2009, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, England Irresistible grace represents the traditional ‘I’ in the acronym ‘TULIP’. So now…
On Time And Eternity
Today, men talk about salvation only as something done in the experience of time with eternal consequences. But in the Bible salvation is described as something done by God in…
17 Bible Doctrine – How Does Paul’s Teaching In Romans 9 Fit Within The Letter To The Romans As A Whole?
A Transcript Of The Video Study In our previous study, we took a snapshot at how the scriptures use the analogy of a potter and the clay to depict the…
An Example Of A Mother Explaining The Gospel To Her Child
The Setting: The child has attended the house of God with his/her parents, and was dazzled by the fashionable outfits worn by the members. Upon returning home, the child enquires:…
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1 When Does The Gospel Begin?
April 29, 2023 /Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Setting forth the view of Phil Johnson, that the gospel begins with bad news • Explaining why the gospel does not begin with bad news, nor does it begin with the redeeming grace of Christ • Showing when the gospel begins historically • Showing when the gospel begins eternally • Showing when the gospel begins covenantally • Showing when the gospel begins experientially • Showing when the gospel begins evangelically
Further Study
3 How Is The Gospel Made Effective?
April 29, 20237 How Should I Share The Gospel—The Method
April 29, 20235 How Do I Share The Gospel: Get The Message Right
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2 What Is The Gospel?
April 29, 2023 /Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Examining the definitions for the gospel given by Steven Lawson, R. C. Sproul, John Piper and Mark Dever • Explaining why the foregoing definitions are either incomplete, or inaccurate • Examining the meaning of the term ‘gospel’ and its occurrence in the New Testament • Showing how the gospel is inseparably connected with the gracious covenant • Framing a definition for the gospel based on the teachings of 1 Peter 1:2, 2 Corinthians 14:13 and 2 Thessalonians 2:13,14 • Comparing the definition of the gospel with the characteristics of the gospel as recorded in Acts 20:24; Ephesians 1:13; 3:6; 6:15; 1 Timothy 1:11; 2 Timothy 1:8; Revelation 14:6
Further Study
4 How Do I Share The Gospel: Beware Of Persecution
April 29, 20238 How Do I Share The Gospel—The Motive
April 29, 20237 How Should I Share The Gospel—The Method
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3 How Is The Gospel Made Effective?
April 29, 2023 /Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Showing how the gospel’s definition determines its effectiveness • Exploring how God the Father makes the gospel effective according to His electing love—it is not by the sinner’s will • Exploring how God the Son makes the gospel effective according to His redeeming grace—it is not by the sinner’s works • Exploring how God the Spirit makes the gospel effective according to His sanctifying power—it is not by the sinner’s faith and repentance, or the preacher’s desperate appeals • Affirming a full and free gospel—the Father electing His people according to the good pleasure of His will, the Son redeeming His people according to the good pleasure of His will and the Spirit sanctifying His people…
Further Study
1 When Does The Gospel Begin?
April 29, 20232 What Is The Gospel?
April 29, 20234 How Do I Share The Gospel: Beware Of Persecution
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4 How Do I Share The Gospel: Beware Of Persecution
April 29, 2023 /Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Explaining why the circumstances in which a believer lives, determines how he/she shares the gospel • Highlighting the three main parts of Peter’s counsel in 1 Peter 3:13-17 • A twofold statement on the possibility of suffering persecution, verses 13,14 and 16,17 • A single statement on the priority of sharing the gospel, verse 15 • Encouraging the believer to rejoice if he/she is counted worthy to suffer for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ • Encouraging the believer to live godly in Christ Jesus in the midst of his/her persecution • Highlighting the four main branches of sharing the gospel • First, the content of our gospel witness—”Be ready always to…
Further Study
8 How Do I Share The Gospel—The Motive
April 29, 20235 How Do I Share The Gospel: Get The Message Right
April 29, 20233 How Is The Gospel Made Effective?
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5 How Do I Share The Gospel: Get The Message Right
April 29, 2023 /Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the context of 1 Peter 3:13-17 • Reviewing the four main branches of sharing the gospel • Highlighting the four main features of getting the gospel message right • First, the message of the gospel is identified as “the hope that is in you” • Second, you should be able to explain “the hope that is in you”—“to give an answer” • Third, you should always be ready to give a comprehensive answer of “the hope that is in you—”Be ready always” • Fourth, you don’t have to always give a comprehensive answer for “the hope that is in you”—“[of] a reason”
Further Study
3 How Is The Gospel Made Effective?
April 29, 20238 How Do I Share The Gospel—The Motive
April 29, 20232 What Is The Gospel?
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6 How Should I Share The Gospel—The Timing And The Recipients
April 29, 2023 /Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the four main branches of sharing the gospel • Explaining why Peter restricts the gospel to those who ask • Admonishing the believer to exercise good judgment while living in an unfree society • Supporting this counsel with the teachings of God’s Word—Ecc 3; Prov 9,17,23; Matt 7,10; 1 Pet 3
Further Study
4 How Do I Share The Gospel: Beware Of Persecution
April 29, 20238 How Do I Share The Gospel—The Motive
April 29, 20237 How Should I Share The Gospel—The Method
April 29, 2023