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Today's Sunday School re-initiates a study of Chapter Six of the Second London Baptist Confession, focusing on the fall of man and the doctrine of original sin. Pastor Jason argues that despite the absence of the specific phrase 'covenant of works' in certain key paragraphs, the text clearly affirms its existence through descriptive language regarding God's law, promises, and threats. By comparing the Baptist confession with the Westminster Confession and the Savoy Declaration, he demonstrates theological continuity and refutes claims that Baptists reject this foundational doctrine. The analysis highlights how the broken covenant of works establishes the necessity for the covenant of grace and the redemptive work of Christ. Ultimately, the message seeks to clarify historical confessional positions while reinforcing the biblical reality of human depravity and the need for divine mercy.

Also James 1:12-15 Jas 1:12  Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.  Jas 1:13  Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:  Jas 1:14  But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.  Jas 1:15  Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

This recording is from the 27th session of our current Adult Sunday School class on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith, taught by Dan Skiff, on Sept. 13, 2026, on the 21st chapter of the book, on the topic of "Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience." 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

This sermon examines Jesus' instructions to His disciples in Matthew 10, emphasizing the necessity of being wise as serpents and harmless as doves while facing inevitable persecution. The message highlights that believers should not fear those who can only kill the body, but rather revere God, who holds authority over the soul and eternity. It addresses the tension between familial loyalty and allegiance to Christ, asserting that Jesus must remain the ultimate priority even if it causes division within households. The text concludes with the assurance that confessing Christ before men leads to His confession of the believer before the Father, while denying Him results in eternal loss, encouraging believers to endure with hope and perform acts of kindness in His name.

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/

Your bold confession will be honored by God #2 I. Brace for the fire you will you face II. Stand your ground as you speak unashamed III. Know God has your back – always

1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith

Only by looking at the great cost of Christ's death can we understand the value of our salvation. Philippians 2:5-9, Jeremiah 17:9