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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/

No More A Stranger Ruth 1 1. The test that's given 2. The confession that's made 3. The grace that's shown

The sermon explores the identity of the church as the pillar and ground of truth, emphasizing that believers are the living temple of God rather than physical buildings. It argues that salvation is a divine work initiated by God through faith and repentance, rejecting the notion that human will or mere verbal confession secures redemption. Pastor highlights the mystery of godliness, specifically how Jesus Christ was manifest in the flesh and justified in the Spirit, allowing Him to remain holy despite contact with things that would make him unclean according to the law. This biblical framework establishes that believers are justified by that same Spirit of holiness, enabling them to live in holiness in their standing before God. Ultimately, the message calls for a deep reliance on faith and the Word of God to navigate the corrupt world while abiding in the presence of the Holy Ghost.

The sermon expounds on the exclusive access to God granted solely through Jesus Christ as the perfect mediator and high priest. Drawing from Hebrews 7 and Article 26 of the Belgic Confession, it contrasts the limited, temporary Levitical priesthood with Christ's eternal, once-for-all sacrifice that tears down the veil between humanity and the divine. The message vigorously rejects the practice of seeking intercession through saints or other figures, labeling such actions as sheer unbelief and idolatry that dishonor Christ's unique sufficiency. It emphasizes that believers can approach God's throne with boldness and confidence, not based on their own merit, but on the excellence and dignity of Jesus who sympathizes with human weakness. Ultimately, the preacher urges the congregation to rest in this gospel truth, finding assurance and joy in the direct relationship with the Father made possible by the Son.

OUTLINE: To maintain fellowship with God: I. SIN MUST BE OWNED. (a.) Personally. (b.) Persistently. (c.) Penitently. II. SIN MUST BE CONFESSED. (a.) Admission. (of God's verdict) (b.) Acknowledgement. (Of God's promise) (c.) Acceptance. (Of God's gift) III. SIN MUST BE FORSAKEN. (a.) Repentance. (b.) Rest.

Part 22 of a Sunday School lecture series through the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (2LCF).