In this opening message of the Confessing the Faith 2025 Conference, Dr. Samuel Renihan sets the theological foundation by introducing the doctrine of classical theism and its connection to confessional unity. Drawing from the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), he shows how the historic church has confessed the nature of God with precision, humility, and care. Dr. Renihan challenges the church today to recover this clarity—rejecting novelty in our language about God and holding fast to the "pattern of sound words" that promotes lasting unity across generations and denominations. This session also lays out the broader purpose of the conference: equipping believers to joyfully confess the doctrine of God as revealed in Scripture and summarized in our confessional heritage. Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:34 – "They shall all know Me…" 2 Timothy 1:13–14 – "Hold fast the pattern of sound words…" Hebrews 13:7–9 – "Remember those… who have spoken the word of God to you…" Speaker Bio: Dr. Samuel Renihan is pastor of Trinity Reformed Baptist Church in La Mirada, California. He holds an MDiv from Westminster Seminary California and a PhD from the Free University of Amsterdam. He is the author of The Mystery of Christ, Deity and Decree, and Crux, Mors, Inferi. About the Conference: Confessing the Faith promotes reverent teaching on the doctrine of God as expressed in the 1689 Confession. Each year focuses on one chapter. Upcoming: Join us in April 2026 for Chapter 3 – Of God's Decree Details and registration: www.confessingthefaith.ca

Prosopological exegesis reveals the divine dialogue between the Father and Son in Old Testament texts. This biblical interpretation method helps us understand passages like Psalm 2 and Psalm 110 where divine persons speak to one another. Ask FGBC is a digital ministry providing biblical, pastoral, and confessional answers to real questions submitted by believers, seekers, and those wrestling with assurance. Recorded with Pastor Cameron Porter, Dr Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler. Recorded April 24, 2025. Submit your own question and see previous topics: https://www.freegrace.ca/ask There is an option to do it anonymously. Videos are available on SermonAudio, Youtube and Facebook. Please like & share on our social media profiles as well to get the word out and distribute further! Church Website: https://www.freegrace.ca

This episode explores the relationship between newer covenantal theologies and our 1689 confessional heritage, examining where these movements align and where they diverge from traditional Reformed Baptist theology. Ask FGBC is a digital ministry providing biblical, pastoral, and confessional answers to real questions submitted by believers, seekers, and those wrestling with assurance. Recorded with Pastor Cameron Porter, Dr Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler. Recorded April 24, 2025. Submit your own question and see previous topics: https://www.freegrace.ca/ask There is an option to do it anonymously. Videos are available on SermonAudio, Youtube and Facebook. Please like & share on our social media profiles as well to get the word out and distribute further! Church Website: https://www.freegrace.ca

What does it mean to grieve an impassable and unchanging God? In this episode, Pastor Cam Porter, Dr. Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler explore the biblical language surrounding grieving the Holy Spirit, offering clear, comforting insights into divine immutability and impassibility. Learn why these doctrines provide deep assurance of God's unwavering love and faithfulness. Ask FGBC is a digital ministry providing biblical, pastoral, and confessional answers to real questions submitted by believers, seekers, and those wrestling with assurance. Recorded with Pastor Cam Porter, Dr. Sam Renihan, and Pastor Jim Butler. Recorded April 24, 2025. Submit your own question and see previous topics: https://www.freegrace.ca/ask There is an option to do it anonymously. Videos are available on SermonAudio, YouTube, and Facebook. Please like & share on our social media profiles to get the word out! Church Website: https://www.freegrace.ca

A Reformed Baptist Church in Chilliwack, B.C. Committed to preaching Christ and Him crucified. Host of the "Confessing the Faith" annual conference. Pastors Jim Butler and Cam Porter

Detailed question:Greetings in the Lord brothers. As a general principle, does "dry preaching" exist? Is this merely a subjective thing? Or is there an objective standard by which we can determine dryer preaching? For instance, Sometimes you hear a sermon and to you it's dry. But to the person beside you that was the best sermon they heard.Secondly, is there such thing as a regenerate pastor preaching a sermon but it is not anointed by the Spirit. Or in a particular sermon it is not done in the power of the Spirit. I've heard Spurgeon and Loyd Jones mention this phenomenon on several occasion. (Ps. I don't think my local pastors preaching is dry. Just curious about the general principle.)-----With Pastor Jim Butler, Pastor Cameron Porter, and Wim Kerkhoff. Recorded Dec 20, 2024.Submit your own question and see previous topics: https://www.freegrace.ca/askThere is an option to do it anonymously. Videos are available on SermonAudio, Youtube and Facebook.Please like & share on our social media profiles as well to get the word out and distribute further!Church Website: https://www.freegrace.ca

A Reformed Baptist Church in Chilliwack, B.C. Committed to preaching Christ and Him crucified. Host of the "Confessing the Faith" annual conference. Pastors Jim Butler and Cam Porter