Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

A bride purchases her gown and puts it on for just one day. After, she will change into regular clothes, and her white wedding dress is put away. In the new covenant, the way we see a bride for just one day is the way God sees us every day of our lives in Christ. This is a covenant sealed and consummated forever by the blood of the Great High Priest, Jesus Christ. He has given us a garment of salvation, a robe that is white with the righteousness of Christ. And He is working in us the love and affection suitable for such a bride to such a husband. This covenant will not end in divorce, for it is made effectual by God Himself. So long as we both shall live, He will be our God and we will be His people.

The sermon interprets Revelation 20 through an amillennial lens, arguing that the binding of Satan occurred at Christ's first coming rather than a future literal millennium. It explains that this spiritual restraint prevents Satan from deceiving the nations, thereby enabling the global spread of the gospel during the church age. The preacher emphasizes that while Satan remains active in opposition, his power to stop the salvation of God's elect is nullified by Christ's authority. This theological perspective serves to encourage bold evangelism and missionary work, assuring believers that the mission cannot fail because Jesus is currently reigning from heaven. Ultimately, the message calls for confidence in the gospel's success and urgency in sharing it with all peoples.

This sermon relates the beginning of Paul and Barnabas' first missionary journey. From the calling of Christ's servants to their empowering, we see the Holy Spirit's intimate involvement in gospel missions. Accordingly, this text ought to inspire Christ's church to get involved in missions.

This first class looks at the history of the modern concept of Spiritual Formation, defines terms, and describes how we can approach the practice of Spiritual Formation from a distinctly Reformed and Protestant perspective.

The sermon challenges believers to examine whether their love for God produces tangible action in their lives, drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 5:14-21. It argues that the love of Christ compels Christians to cease living for themselves and instead pursue progressive sanctification through daily obedience and spiritual growth. The preacher emphasizes that true faith is evidenced by a passionate desire to share the gospel with others, urging the congregation to actively engage in evangelism rather than remaining passive observers. By illustrating how genuine affection drives behavior in other areas of life, the message asserts that a lack of change or witness indicates a deficiency in one's love for God. Ultimately, the text calls for a holistic response where personal transformation and missionary zeal are inseparable fruits of salvation.