Grounded In Grace

By Christ Church of Clarkson

Grounded In Grace is the teaching ministry of Tony Bartolucci, Minister of Preaching at Christ Church of Clarkson, New York. He has an M.A. from Phoenix Seminary and is a doctoral candidate at Whitefi... more

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June 25, 2023 The Third Speech of Elihu: God is Indebted to None | Job 35:1-16
The Third Speech of Elihu: God is Indebted to None | Job 35:1-16

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INTRODUCTION FROM NEHEMIAH 8

III. Elihu’s Third Speech: Is God Obligated? (35:1-16)
   A. Job’s Arguments (1-3)
       1. Job claims a greater righteousness than God (2)
       2. Job claims that being good doesn’t matter (3)

   B. Elihu’s Answers (4-15)
       1. First Answer: God’s Transcendent Aseity (4-8)
       2. Second Answer: Job Has Become Proud (9-15)
           a. An example of pride in those who suffer (vv. 9, 12)
           b. Elihu gives an example of how people should respond (10-11)
               (1) There needs to be the recognition of three things:
                   (a) God as Creator
                   (b) God as Comforter
                   (c) God as Counselor
           c. God does not hear the prayers of the wicked (13)
d. Application to Job (14-15)

   C. Elihu’s Assessment (16)
       1. Elihu’s assessment is the same as God’s
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June 04, 2023 The Second Speech of Elihu: God is Just | Job 34:1-37
The Second Speech of Elihu: God is Just | Job 34:1-37
God is the gold standard
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II. Elihu's Second Speech: Is God Fair? (34)
   A. Announcement For All to Listen (1-4)

There is a difference between suffering because of your sin or sinning because of your suffering.
   B. Allegations Made by Job (5-9)
   C. Answers Given by Elihu (10-30)
       1. To All (10-15)
           a. Elihu's Axiom: God Cannot Err (10-11)
               (1) God's Nature (12-15)
       2. To Job (16-30)
           a. Job Sits in Judgement Over God (16-17)
           b. God is the Standard of Righteous Judgment (18-30)
               (1) He Judges Without Partiality (18-19)
               (2) He Judges Without Uncertainty (20)
               (3) He Judges Without Ignorance (21-25)
               (4) He Judges Without Secrecy (26-28)
               (5) He Judges Without Impatience (29-30)
   D. Appeals for Job to Repent ( 31-37)
       1. Elihu’s Proposition: Change Your Ways Job (31-33)
       2. Elihu’s Challenge: The Trial Must Continue Until Job Reforms (34-37)

Three Concluding Thoughts:
   1. You Can’t Know A Standard Without a Voice
   2. Standards Are Violated, We Call That Sin
   3. The Ultimate Standard Came to Set Us Free
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57min
May 21, 2023 The First Speech of Elihu: God Is The Sovereign | Job32:1-33.33
The First Speech of Elihu: God Is The Sovereign | Job32:1-33.33
Keep trusting your sovereign and good God – especially when life hurts.

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INTRODUCTION: What to Think of Elihu . . .

I. Elihu’s Introduction (Job 32)
   A. Ambition of Elihu (1-5, 16-22)
       1. Elihu is Angry (1-5)
       2. Elihu is Anxious (16-22)
   B. Awareness of Elihu (6-12)
   C. Argument of the Three (13-15)

II. Elihu’s First Speech (Job 33)
   A. Allegations Made by Job (33:1-11)
       1. Job is faultless (9)
       2. God is unfair (10)
       3. God is aloof (11)
   B. Answers Given by Elihu (12-30)
       1. God is the standard of righteousness (12)
       2. God answers to no one (13)
       3. God provides (14-30)
           a. He provides guidance (14-22)
               (1) He guides through revelation — dreams and visions (14-18)
               (2) He guides through affliction – pain and suffering (19-22)
           b. He provides a mediator (23-30)
               (1) Angel, Human Messenger, Messiah?
   C. Appeals for Job to Listen to Wisdom (31-33)

CONCLUSION:
   1. For the Believer Suffering is Not Punitive
       The teaching of Job’s Three Friends—Not True of Us
   2. For the Believer Suffering May be Corrective
       The Teaching of Elihu—Might Be True for Us
   3. For the Believer Suffering is Always Instructive
       Teaching of Elihu—Always True for Us
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57min
April 23, 2023 Salvation, the Law, and Following Jesus | Matthew 19:16-22
Salvation, the Law, and Following Jesus | Matthew 19:16-22

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Introduction

I. How Do I Obtain Eternal Life? Do I recognize my need? (v. 16)

II. Do I Know Who Jesus Is? Do I know what "good" means? (v. 17)

   A. Jesus points the Young Ruler to three things: The holiness of God; the sinfulness of man; the Person of the Messiah

III. Am I a Law-Keeper or a Law-Breaker? Do I sense my sinfulness? (vv. 17-20)

A. Three Uses of the Law
       1. Theological:
       2. Civil:
       3. Practical:

IV. Have I Considered the Cost? Am I ready to believe and repent? (vv. 21-22)

Conclusion: Four Questions That May Determine Where you Spend Eternity . . .
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48min
March 19, 2023 The Nature of True Revival | Selected Scriptures
The Nature of True Revival | Selected Scriptures

* This recording is of rather poor quality and has been heavily edited. The unedited 65 minute version can be seen on our YouTube channel.

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Introduction: Cultural Confusion and the Need for Revival

“Revival is the God-given biblical transformation of individuals, churches, and cultures”

I. True Revival is Authored by God
II. True Revival Comes Through Prayer
III. True Revival is Biblically Orthodox
IV. True Revival Results in Greater Holiness
V. True Revival Passes the Test
VI. True Revival Begins in the Church
VII. True Revival Results in a Greater Passion for Evangelism

Conclusion: Revival and Your Heart
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57min
February 19, 2023 Contenders vs. Pretenders: Another Mandate to Defend the Faith | Jude 17-23
Contenders vs. Pretenders: Another Mandate to Defend the Faith | Jude 17-23

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Introduction
I. Safeguards Against Spiritual Suicide (vv. 17-21)
   A. Remember Sound Words (17-19)

   B. Remain in God's Love (20-21)
       1. Building
       2. Praying
       3. Waiting

II. Sorting Through Spiritual Sickness (vv. 22-23)
   A. Progression from Bad to Worse (22-23)
       1. The Doubting (22)
       2. The Dying (23a)
       3. The Dead (23b)

Conclusion
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57min
December 04, 2022 Spiritual Depression: Reasons and Remedies (Part 2) | Selected Scriptures
Spiritual Depression: Reasons and Remedies (Part 2) | Selected Scriptures
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* Introduction and Clarification . . .

II. Seven Cures of Spiritual Depression
   A. #1 - Reject Habitual Sin
   B. #2 - Recognize God’s Love For You
   C. #3 - Revive Your Spiritual Disciplines
   D. #4 - Rely on God’s Providence
   E. #5 - Rekindle Your Worship
F. #6 - Regain an Eternal Perspective
G. #7 - Repent and Believe the Gospel
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57min
November 20, 2022 Spiritual Depression: Reasons and Remedies (Part 1) | Selected Scriptures
Spiritual Depression: Reasons and Remedies (Part 1) | Selected Scriptures
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* Introduction
I. Seven Causes of Spiritual Depression
A. #1 - The Toleration of Sin
B. #2 - Bad Doctrine
C. #3 - Focusing on the Past
D. #4 - Fearing the Future
E. #5 - Discontent with the Present
F. #6 - Perfectionism
G. #7 - Not Converted

Concluding Thoughts . . .
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57min
October 23, 2022 Restoring Salvation Joy (Part 3) | Psalm 51:1-15
Restoring Salvation Joy (Part 3) | Psalm 51:1-15
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49min
October 09, 2022 Restoring Salvation Joy (Part 2) | Psalm 51:1-4
Restoring Salvation Joy (Part 2) | Psalm 51:1-4
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49min

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