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Midweek Teaching Series- The Second London Baptist Confession, 1689 Chapter 25: Marriage Sections 3-4 "Lawfully and In the Lord" Pastor Bucky Erwin

Joshua prepares Israel for his soon departure from earth by warning them against idolatry.

You do not need to discover an impressive platform or hidden assignment to live a meaningful Christian life; God calls you first to belong to Christ and faithfully serve Him where He has placed you. In this episode of SheRises, we gently examine the discouragement, comparison, and confusion many women experience when they feel "stuck" or believe God must be calling them to something bigger. Ephesians | 2:10 reminds us that believers are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works He prepared beforehand. We explore the foundational call to salvation, the call to holiness (1 Thessalonians | 4:7; 1 Peter | 1:15–16), loving service (Galatians | 5:13; 1 Peter | 4:10), and faithful living in our present circumstances (1 Corinthians | 7:17; 1 Corinthians | 4:2). We also consider marriage, singleness, motherhood, family responsibilities, and ministry within the church. Through 1 Corinthians | 12, we are reminded that every believer has a valuable place in Christ's body. Your calling may not look prominent, but humble faithfulness is precious to God. Listen and prayerfully reflect on how you can honour Christ today.

The puritans on marriage and child rearing l Joel Beeke l The Puritan Conference l 25 August 2026

This sermon examines the identity of the 'man of sin' and the 'great apostasy' described in 2 Thessalonians 2, arguing that these prophetic figures refer specifically to the papal antichrist and the historical fall of the Church of Rome. The speaker supports this interpretation by citing the testimonies of Reformation leaders such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and John Knox, as well as the Westminster Confession of Faith, to establish the theological consensus that the papacy usurps Christ's headship. The analysis distinguishes this religious apostasy from political or secular decline, linking it to specific doctrinal errors like the prohibition of marriage and dietary restrictions found in 1 Timothy 4. The message serves as a pastoral warning against deception, urging believers to remain grounded in Scripture and to guard their hearts against the gradual compromise that leads to spiritual fall.

The sermon centers on the call to self-examination and the rejection of moral corruption, using Deuteronomy 4 as a framework to analyze the spiritual state of modern society. It argues that the nation's decline is rooted in internal sin and the acceptance of malleable, imperfect religious standards, contrasting this with the unchanging perfection of the King James Bible. The speaker draws parallels between the prohibitions against graven images in Deuteronomy and the symbolism of Baphomet, suggesting that contemporary cultural shifts, including sexual immorality and occult influences, reflect a departure from divine truth. The tone is convicting and urgent, urging believers to prioritize personal salvation and doctrinal purity over cultural engagement or conspiracy theories. The message concludes with a call to return to biblical standards of marriage and morality to reverse the spiritual decay of the nation.

This sermon examines the second mark of half-hearted worship, identifying it as a cheap view of God that results in inadequate sacrifice. The preacher argues that offering blemished animals or going through the motions of religious duty stems from a lack of honor and fear toward the Lord, who detests partial worship more than none at all. The message extends this principle to interpersonal relationships, highlighting how faithlessness in marriage and mistreatment of fellow believers profane God's name and violate the covenant of love. While acknowledging the high standard of holiness required by God, the sermon points to Jesus Christ as the perfect intercessor whose righteousness covers the believer's shortcomings. The tone is convicting yet pastoral, urging the audience to move beyond mere religious performance to wholehearted devotion and mutual care within the church community.