Founders Baptist Church

Perseverance of the saints is the biblical truth that true believers endure to the end, not by their own strength but because God preserves them. Through trials, tribulations, and suffering, genuine faith is tested and proven real. Scripture shows that assurance rests not in a prayer once prayed but in the ongoing work of God's Spirit keeping His people in faith. This doctrine offers both confidence and comfort, reminding us that perseverance is God's grip on us, not ours on Him.

True masculinity is defined not by cultural stereotypes but by Scripture. This episode explores biblical headship, authority, and the calling of men to act with courage, strength, and Christlike humility. Rejecting both feminization and abusive authority, we highlight God's design for manhood in the home, church, and society, rooted in Christ as the perfect model of leadership.

In this exhortation on marriage from James 1:12–18, Dr. Richard Caldwell departs from his usual exposition to speak pastorally and practically about the goodness of marriage as God designed it. Reflecting on forty-two years of marriage to his wife, he reminds us that marriage is God's creation, a covenant between one man and one woman for life, and a gift that points to something greater—the gospel of Jesus Christ. Marriage is more than companionship; it is a daily testing ground of our faith and sanctification. Our devotion to Christ is proven most clearly in our homes, where love, humility, forgiveness, and the fruit of the Spirit must be lived out with our spouses. In this exhortation, Dr. Caldwell lays out foundational convictions for healthy marriages: a genuine commitment to Christ lived at home, a permanent view of the marriage covenant, and a recognition that marriage is lived before the face of God. Whether you are newly married, long established, or struggling, this message offers biblical encouragement and challenges us to see marriage as a gift filled with other gifts—mutual love, support, wisdom, service, and witness—all designed to glorify Christ. Scripture Reference: James 1:12–18