An exposition of Chapter 26 of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith, tracing the confession's doctrine of the church as it flows from all preceding chapters. The sermon demonstrates that the church is constituted by Christ's sovereign call through the ministry of the Word and Spirit, and that Christ as head is the supreme object of the church's allegiance and obedience. The confession's christocentric framing — naming Christ at least twelve times in the chapter — shapes the entire discussion of ecclesiology. Main points: - Christ as head of the church and the christocentric shape of confession chapter 26 - the church as the gathered company of those called out of the world by Christ through Word and Spirit - the convergence of all prior doctrinal heads — Scripture, the triune God, election, and salvation — in the doctrine of the church Scripture references: - Song of Solomon 5:10 - Matthew 16:18 - Ephesians 1:22-23; 4:11-16 - Colossians 1:18 Free Grace Baptist Church — https://www.freegrace.ca Full transcript & sermon notes: https://sermons.freegrace.ca/sermons/sermon-2lcf-chapter-26-of-the-church Description generated by Tyrannus.ai: https://www.tyrannus.ai

Books for Week 5: Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations

The sermon calls the church to emerge from spiritual stagnation into a victorious, Spirit-empowered mission for the last days. Drawing primarily from Song of Solomon and Ezekiel, it describes a divine mark placed on believers who hunger for God amidst societal decay. This longing drives individuals to abandon lukewarmness and seek a profound, daily intimacy with Christ rather than mere religious routine. The preacher asserts that mercy triumphs over judgment as God prepares a generation to be salt and light in a godless culture. Ultimately, the message challenges listeners to respond to Jesus' knock by surrendering all to possess the pearl of great price.

Song of Songs will grab our attention as a wonderful presentation of our blessings in Jesus Christ and access to His table. As we feast, His banner over us is love! ------- June 28, 2026 MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE Song of Songs 5:1 - "Chronicles of Christ #22: Song of Songs" Theme: The church loved by Jesus feasts to the full at His banquet table 1. The love of the bridegroom for the bride is spiritual 2. The love of the bridegroom for the bride is sensual 3. The love of the bridegroom for the bride is sumptuous