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

The fourth study in the seven dispensations series turns from the failure at Babel to God's call of Abram in Genesis 12, where the Lord begins again with one man and one family. Abram is called to leave his country, his kindred and the idolatry of his father's house, showing that the believer must be separate from the world to be used of God. From Genesis 18, Psalm 127, Malachi 2 and Ephesians 5 and 6, the message sets out the family as the foundation of a nation and the place where the next generation is taught the way of the Lord. Fathers, mothers, husbands, wives and children are each charged with their duty, in contrast to a culture that undermines marriage, motherhood and the authority of parents. It closes with Joshua 24:15 and a call to decide early to serve the Lord and raise a family for Christ.

This study explores the theological depth of Jesus' statement in Matthew 7, clarifying that the Greek word for 'know' implies an intimate, covenantal relationship rather than mere awareness. By examining this concept alongside John 10 and Ephesians 5, the message presents the believer as the bride of Christ, emphasizing that salvation is an inheritance received through a committed union rather than earned through religious works. The speaker draws a parallel between the selfless love of a husband and wife and the agape love of God, illustrating how earthly marriages reflect the divine relationship. This perspective encourages believers to view their daily lives as a living sacrifice and to cultivate a deeper, experiential fellowship with their heavenly bridegroom, allowing God's love to be visibly demonstrated through their conduct and relationships.

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

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

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.

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.