Psalm 19 teaches that God discloses His glory through both the wordless witness of creation and the perfect, life-giving Law of Scripture, which together lead the worshipper to confess hidden sin and pray that every word and thought be acceptable in His sight.

Part 24 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).

(AI Generated Summary) This lesson examines the biblical framework for Christian just war theory, focusing on the legitimate use of civil authority and the power of the sword. It outlines pre-war considerations such as just cause, right intention, last resort, and proportionality, emphasizing that war must be waged by lawful magistrates to restore peace rather than seek vengeance. The speaker clarifies the distinction between God's specific commands in history and general principles derived from Scripture for modern application. Additionally, the discussion addresses the concept of lesser magistrates resisting despotic rule within a constitutional republic. The overall tone is instructional, aiming to provide a theological basis for evaluating the morality of state-sanctioned violence.

Grace Covenant Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. We are a confessional church subscribing to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. We adhere to the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation; Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Soli Deo Gloria. Find more information about or listen to past sermons from Grace Covenant Baptist Church at https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/gcbcwm/

Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith