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We continue our study of: Romans 7 As Paul defines what is meant when Scripture says that the lost man is: Dead In Sin Also Reference: Exodus 20:17, 1 Corinthians 10:6, Deuteronomy 12:15 & 20-21, Romans 4:15 COMMUNION and then... MUSIC: Hymn # 482 C (G) "Where He Leads Me" Hymn # 121 A (J) "At The Cross" Hymn # 310 D (G) "Room At The Cross For You" Hymn # 394 A (J) "The Solid Rock" https://bbfohio.com

Contending for the faith is not optional but essential to genuine Gospel ministry, requiring knowledge, logical defense, and rejection of ignorance or "mystery" as excuses, because the gospel rests on propositional truth revealed in Scripture alone, and believers must grow in understanding to defend it against deception, apostasy, and anti-intellectual trends. Our purpose is to equip God's elect people to think biblically, pursue God-honoring knowledge from Scripture, and reject the dumbing-down of doctrine in many sovereign grace, Calvinist, Reformed circles, and actively contend for the truth of their faith, ensuring the next generation is not left unequipped but fortified in epistemology (warrant or justification for knowing what you know), biblical logic, and biblical defense (apologetics). In an age of emotional "warmth," vague appeals to mystery, and pastors discouraging deep questions, many sovereign grace believers are being lulled into intellectual dishonesty and complacency. But Scripture commands us to contend earnestly (Jude 3)—not feel warmly, but fight spiritually, intellectually (mind of Christ), and doctrinally for the faith.

In the final lesson of his Creeds and Confessions series, Don Arndt surveys the landscape of distinctly Baptist confessions from 1609 to the present day, tracing a recurring pattern of doctrinal precision followed by softening compromise. He begins with a rapid catalog of over twenty Baptist confessions, then focuses on key documents: the strongly Calvinistic Second London Baptist Confession of 1689, the more moderate New Hampshire Confession whose ambiguity opened the door to doctrinal drift, and the Abstract of Principles whose enforcement by Al Mohler rescued Southern Baptist Theological Seminary from liberalism in the 1990s. He traces the three iterations of the Southern Baptist Convention's Baptist Faith and Message (1925, 1963, 2000), showing how each revision either tightened or loosened doctrinal language in response to cultural pressures. The teaching then turns to modern statements that, while not exclusively Baptist, reflect heavy Baptist influence: the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (1978), the Danvers Statement on complementarian gender roles (1987), the Manhattan Declaration on life, marriage, and religious liberty (2005), the Nashville Statement on biblical sexuality (2017), and the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel (2020). Throughout, Don argues that confessions exist precisely to draw lines rather than to build bigger tents, and that the recurring temptation to soften language for the sake of unity inevitably invites doctrinal compromise. He closes by urging believers to stand on the truth of Scripture with compassion but without apology, insisting that the gospel itself — not social ideology — must remain the church's singular standard.

This Sunday School explores the doctrine of the Fall, Sin, and Punishment as articulated in the Confession, emphasizing the profound theological implications of Adam's disobedience. It begins by setting the stage with historical context, tracing the development of the doctrine from the early church through Augustine, the Reformation, and into the 17th-century confessional tradition, highlighting key debates such as Pelagianism and the Arminian-Calvinist controversy. The central message unfolds through a careful examination of the covenant of works, the nature of sin as both a personal and federal transgression, and the universal consequences of Adam's fall—including the loss of righteousness, spiritual and physical death, and total depravity. Pastor Jason underscores the doctrine of federal headship, explaining how Adam's guilt and corrupt nature are imputed to all humanity, yet points to the hope of redemption through Christ, who stands as the new and better Adam. He concludes with a pastoral reflection on remaining sin in the believer, distinguishing between actual transgressions and the 'first motions' of sin—affections that, though not yet acted upon, are still sinful and must be mortified daily, illustrating the ongoing battle against corruption even in the regenerate.

In this episode of Debunking Calvinism, we examine the doctrine of Limited Atonement, one of the central teachings in the Calvinistic system. Calvinism teaches that Christ did not die for every person, but only for those individuals whom God had already chosen to save before the foundation of the world. According to this view, the cross was designed to secure salvation for the elect rather than provide salvation for all. In this lesson, we first explain what Calvinists mean by Limited Atonement and why it logically follows from their doctrine of Unconditional Election. We then look at the key passages often used to defend this view, including John 10, Matthew 1:21, Ephesians 5:25, and Romans 8. Finally, we examine the broader testimony of Scripture, which repeatedly declares that Christ died for the world and that the gospel invitation is sincerely extended to all people. The Bible presents the death of Christ as sufficient for all, offered to all, and received by those who believe. When the full counsel of Scripture is considered, the gospel remains a genuine invitation: "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

The Bible is quite clear, God is the Savior of "all men." But since universalism is untrue, in what way is God the Savior of all? We seek to answer that in this message.