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Today's Sunday School examines the doctrine of the Covenant of Works as articulated in Chapter 6 of the Baptist Confession of Faith. The teaching is structured around three key concepts: man is created upright and perfect in the image of God, man is covenanted through a sovereignly established law that promises life for obedience and death for breach, and man is crowned with a position of honor that includes original righteousness and communion with God. The discussion highlights the distinction between the law written on the heart and the specific positive command regarding the tree of knowledge, emphasizing that this covenant was initiated by God rather than sought by man. Furthermore, Pastor Jason addresses the temporary nature of this state, noting that despite Adam's favorable position and free will, he was mutable and capable of transgression, leading to his fall.

It Ain't Gonna Reign No More is my theological homophonic pun on the title of a catchy 1920's nonsense song that sold over 2 million copies. If you look it up online and play it (only about a minute long), I can almost guarantee you will get an earworm. We saw last time, from Romans 6:1-11, that by dint of your identification with Christ once you trust in His finished work on the cross to atone for your sin and give you new life, you have a new identity. Now sin is no longer your master, Jesus is your Master. In verse 11, the word consider is connected to the same root word as logic. The core meaning is to determine by a mathematical process, to reckon or calculate. From that basic idea come the more common meanings and uses: to count, take account of, to evaluate, estimate, look upon as, consider, to give careful thought to a matter, think (about), consider, ponder, let one's mind dwell on, believe, be of the opinion. How do you consider yourself dead to sin and alive to God? Based upon knowing that you have been baptized into His death and knowing that your old man was crucified with Him, 1) Consider yourself dead to sin (verse 11). 2) Present yourself to God (verse 13). Three commands in the next three verses shape what to do. They're followed by some wonderful explanations, which we will survey. Here's an outline based upon the structure and nuances of the passage. 1 - Do Not Keep On Letting Sin Reign (12) 2 - Do Not Keep On Presenting (13a) 3 - Urgently Present Yourselves To God (13b) 4 - For You Are Under Grace (14) 5 - Here Is What I Mean (15-23)

Sometimes we have a problem making the proper connection between "do" and "done." We often have a disconnect between knowing the good news of the Gospel and knowing how it actually changes our life. Our eternal state in the Kingdom of God depends on our being unified with Jesus and being raised up with Him in His resurrection. After Adam and Eve sinned, we became unable to not sin. But if our life is now hidden in Christ, we have a new identity. The tyranny of sin is over! Sin is no longer our master; Jesus is. We will still struggle with sin, but we fight from a position of strength because Jesus is now our King! Are you believing a band-aid Gospel that doesn't fix your real problems, or does God's Word transform you and change your life?

The sermon addresses the theological question of why God allows persecution and the death of faithful ministers, using the execution of James in Acts 12 as a primary example. It argues that God does not merely permit suffering but purposes it to conform believers to the image of Christ and to advance the spread of the gospel. By referencing Romans 8 and Philippians 1, the message emphasizes that even tragic events work together for the good of those who love God, fulfilling His eternal plan. The tone is pastoral and comforting, urging the congregation to trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom despite the pain of loss and opposition.

Understanding the book of Revelations in reference to Jesus Christ.

I. To be in the Flesh: Heart/Mind toward Sin A. Leads to Death B. Hostile to God, Rebellion against his Law C. Cannot Please God II. To be in the Spirit: Heart/Mind toward Spirit A. Life and Peace, Now and Later B. Submits to God, Loves His Word C. Indwelled by God's Spirit III. Let's Put the Question to Our Hearts A. In the Flesh or in the Spirit? B. Warning against Presumption C. Encouragement against Despair D. Receive/Submit to Christ/Spirit!! Glory!!

The sermon explores the profound declaration in Psalm 48 that "this God is our God forever and ever," emphasizing the unique deity, unity, and eternity of the believer's relationship with the divine. It argues that the Psalms constitute the only inspired songs for Christian worship, grounding the church's identity in the unchanging nature of God. The exposition highlights the security found in the eternal covenant, where God is revealed as a refuge, defender, and beautifier of His people. The message concludes with the comfort of God's guidance through life and death, assuring believers that their union with Him is immutable and extends beyond the grave into eternal glory.

Midnight in Egypt. A cry no one had ever heard before, and none like it would be heard again. The tenth plague was the worst of them all, and yet in the middle of the judgment, God wrote out a way of escape that anyone could take: a spotless lamb, a doorway, and blood. In this message from the series Is The Old Testament Obsolete?, Pastor Jim Scudder opens Exodus 11 and 12 at Quentin Road Baptist Church on the Feast of Tabernacles weekend and walks through the night of the first Passover. He shows why the lamb lived in the house for four days before it was killed, why no bone could be broken, and how the hyssop, the roasting, and the unleavened bread all point forward to Jesus. Along the way he traces the seven festivals of Israel from Passover to Tabernacles, and explains the Passover Seder traditions of the three matzahs, the four cups, and the empty seat for Elijah. He also takes up a sharp question: if every firstborn died, why didn't Pharaoh? Pastor Scudder lays out the biblical dating of the Exodus and the Pharaoh who fits the evidence. Then he brings it home. Jesus was examined for four days in Jerusalem and no fault was found in Him, and He died at sunset as the Passover lambs were being killed. When the blood is applied by faith, the second death passes over you. Scripture referenced: Isaiah 40:8; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Exodus 11:4-6; Exodus 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Isaiah 12:3; John 7:37-38; Exodus 12:3; Exodus 12:5-15; Exodus 12:21-23; Exodus 12:46; Exodus 6:6-7; Mark 14:24-25; John 1:29