{"id":6750,"date":"2021-06-23T08:40:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T08:40:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.baptists.net\/history\/?p=6750"},"modified":"2023-05-17T07:08:08","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T07:08:08","slug":"anne-steele-1716-1778","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baptists.net\/history\/2021\/06\/anne-steele-1716-1778\/","title":{"rendered":"How Oft, Alas, This Wretched Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Some of the points covered in this sermon:<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Highlighting the subject and theme of the hymn\u2014the triumphant recovery of a rescued backslider<br \/>\n\u2022 Showing where the subject of backsliding fits within the framework of sovereign grace<br \/>\n\u2022 Explaining the distinction between the twofold nature of a regenerate sinner\u2019s soul<br \/>\n\u2022 Explaining progressive sanctification and showing why it is a wrong doctrine<br \/>\n\u2022 Explaining the difference between progressive sanctification and growth in grace<br \/>\n\u2022 Outlining the five stanzas of the hymn, each of which may be viewed as a step forward in the recovery process of a rescued backslider<br \/>\n\u2022 Stanza 1\u2014A Solemn Confession<br \/>\n\u2022 Stanza 2\u2014A Gracious Invitation<br \/>\n\u2022 Stanza 3\u2014A Mournful Petition<br \/>\n\u2022 Stanza 4\u2014A Joyful Acclamation<br \/>\n\u2022 Stanza 5\u2014A Compelled Resolution<br \/>\n\u2022 The backslider\u2019s experience outlined in the hymn resembles the confession of David in Psalm 119:176<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/568871500\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Some of the points covered in this sermon:<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 Comparing and contrasting the first and last stanzas of Psalm 119<br \/>\n\u2022 Highlighting the subject of the last stanza (verses 169-176)\u2014The Backslider\u2019s Prayer<br \/>\n\u2022 Underscoring the three main sections of the last stanza<br \/>\n\u2022 Unfolding the structure of the last stanza\u2014a twofold statement on David\u2019s petition for deliverance, and a single statement of his pledge to praise the Lord<br \/>\n\u2022 Aligning the backslider\u2019s prayer with the framework of sovereign grace<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/572902514\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Some of the points covered in this sermon:<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 Reviewing the main structure of Psalm 119:169-176<br \/>\n\u2022 Highlighting the main structure of Psalm 119:173-176\u2014a twofold statement on a petition for help, and a twofold statement on a confession of hope<br \/>\n\u2022 Explaining the connection between the \u2018hand\u2019 and \u2018judgments\u2019 of the Lord helping His people<br \/>\n\u2022 Aligning this petition for deliverance with the framework of sovereign grace<br \/>\n\u2022 Explaining how the terms \u2018precepts\u2019, \u2018law\u2019 and \u2018commandments\u2019 refer to the gospel law under the authority of the gracious covenant, rather than the heart law under the authority of the covenant works, or the ten commandments under the authority of the Mosaic covenant<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/576087113\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Some of the points covered in this sermon:<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 Highlighting the twofold confession and single petition of David in Psalm 119:176<br \/>\n\u2022 Explaining the first of two Calvinistic views of Regeneration\u2014the sinful nature itself is regenerated, with a new principle of life implanted therein; from this view the doctrine of \u2018Progressive Sanctification\u2019 is derived, which brings the believer under the yoke of rules and regulations; it is characterized by legalism and pharisaism, as the believer attempts to live godly in Christ Jesus under the heart law<br \/>\n\u2022 Explaining the second of two Calvinistic views of Regeneration\u2014the soul itself is regenerated, with a righteous nature imparted, entirely separate from the sinful nature; from this view the doctrine of \u2018Growing in Grace\u2019 is derived, which brings the believer under the yoke of Christ; it is characterized by liberty and freedom, as the believer endeavors to live godly in Christ Jesus under the gospel law<br \/>\n\u2022 Showing how Psalm 119:176 affirms the second of the two Calvinist views of Regeneration<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/577519082\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Some of the points covered in this sermon:<\/h4>\n<p>\u2022 Providing a rudimentary sketch of the historic controversy over the rule of conduct for a believer\u2019s life<br \/>\n\u2022 Siding with the basic conclusions of Agricola, Huntington and Gadsby\u2014the gospel law is the rule of conduct for the believer\u2019s life<br \/>\n\u2022 Explaining my view on why the gospel law is the rule of conduct for the believer\u2019s life<br \/>\n\u2022 Every \u201claw\u201d is confined to the jurisdiction of a covenant\u2014henceforth, the \u201claw\u201d which governs a person\u2019s life is determined by the covenant under which he\/she is subject<br \/>\n\u2022 The heart law is under the jurisdiction of the covenant of works, which is binding upon all unregenerate sinners<br \/>\n\u2022 The moral law (ten commandments) is under the jurisdiction of the Mosaic Covenant, which was binding upon the Jewish people as a nation (Moses, 1491 BC &#8211; Destruction Of Jerusalem, AD 70)<br \/>\n\u2022 The gospel law is under the jurisdiction of the covenant of grace, which is binding upon all regenerate sinners<br \/>\n\u2022 Conclusions: (1) The moral law (ten commandments) is binding upon no one today; (2) The heart law is binding upon the unregenerate; (3) The gospel law is binding upon the regenerate<\/p>\n<div class=\"simplefavorite-button\" data-postid=\"6750\" data-siteid=\"1\" data-groupid=\"1\" data-favoritecount=\"0\" style=\"box-shadow:none;-webkit-box-shadow:none;-moz-box-shadow:none;\"><div class=\"bookmark-off\"><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the points covered in this sermon: &nbsp; \u2022 Highlighting the subject and theme of the hymn\u2014the triumphant recovery of a rescued backslider \u2022 Showing where the subject of backsliding fits within the framework of sovereign grace \u2022 Explaining the distinction between the twofold nature of a regenerate sinner\u2019s soul \u2022 Explaining progressive sanctification and showing why it is a wrong doctrine \u2022 Explaining the difference between progressive sanctification and growth in grace \u2022 Outlining the five stanzas of the hymn, each of which may be viewed as a step forward in the recovery process of a rescued backslider \u2022 Stanza 1\u2014A Solemn Confession \u2022 Stanza 2\u2014A Gracious Invitation \u2022 Stanza 3\u2014A Mournful Petition \u2022 Stanza 4\u2014A Joyful Acclamation \u2022 Stanza 5\u2014A Compelled Resolution \u2022 The backslider\u2019s experience outlined in the hymn resembles the confession of David in Psalm 119:176 &nbsp; 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