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This recording is from the 29th session of our current Adult Sunday School class on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, taught by Dan Skiff, on Oct. 4, 2026, on the 22nd chapter of the book, on the topic of "Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day." For more information on Eastford Baptist Church, visit www.eastfordbaptist.com. View full sermons, live services, and more on our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/EastfordBaptistChurch Stream and download our sermons (audio and video versions) on Sermon Audio! https://www.sermonaudio.com/broadcasters/eastfordbaptist/ Visit us on our socials! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastfordbaptistchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastfordbaptistchurch

God's holy justice against sinners has been satisfied by the death of His Son. Those who forsake their own righteousness can by faith receive right standing before God. While our works condemn us, Christ's work saves.

This sermon examines Leviticus 26, highlighting the contrast between the conditional blessings and curses of the Mosaic covenant and God's unconditional commitment to His people. The central message asserts that while Israel faced discipline for disobedience, God's ultimate purpose was always to draw them back to repentance, demonstrating that His faithfulness remains constant even when His people are faithless. The exposition argues that the true blessing of the covenant is not material provision or peace, but the presence of God, which finds its ultimate fulfilment in Jesus Christ. By fulfilling the law and the promises, Christ provides the basis for the church's assurance, offering a new heart and spirit to those who humble themselves and confess their guilt. The sermon concludes with a pastoral call to trust in this enduring grace, recognising that God's discipline is an act of love designed to restore His people to a relationship with Him.

This session explores the theological connection between worship and Christian discipleship, arguing that worship is a vital means of grace for spiritual growth. It defines worship as a covenant renewal where the church engages in a dialogue with God, moving from the fear of the Old Covenant to the confidence of the New Covenant mediated by Jesus Christ. Pastor Parnell emphasizes that believers are active participants rather than passive spectators, with God as the primary audience of their praise. Key elements such as prayer, confession, and assurance of forgiveness are presented as responses to God's initiative, fostering a deeper affection for Christ. The session concludes with practical exhortations to attend in person, prepare spiritually, and encourage one another in mutual edification.

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/

We are a Southern Baptist Convention church located in Shreveport, Louisiana, committed to the biblical doctrines and historic principles of the founders of the Convention. Thus, we fully subscribe to The London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 (in particular) and The Baptist Faith and Message (in general).

2026-10-4 PM - Rev. Jeph Nobel - He Himself Gave Some - [Ephesians 4:1-16]

Singing: Psalm 115: 1, 6 Psalm 99: 1, 3 Psalm 115: 2, 4, 5 Hymn 23: 5, 6 Hymn 81: 1, 4, 5, 7 Reading & Text: 2 Kings 5: 1 – 19 Sermon: Naaman is healed of leprosy 1. The king's challenge 2. The prophet's command 3. Naaman's confession

John urges believers not to accept every spiritual claim. We must first test the spirits by whether they confess Jesus Christ truly came in the flesh. False teachers reject apostolic truth about Christ. Those who belong to God listen to the apostles' teaching. We consider 5 tests that John gives to help Christians discern truth from error. We are assured the Spirit of God is greater than the spirit of error, and truth can be recognized when hearing God's Word.