When confronted with the historical doctrines of grace, Arminians frequently respond by citing popular proof-texts like John 3:16, 2 Peter 3:9, and 1 Timothy 2:4 to deny God's absolute sovereignty over salvation. But are these passages being handled righteously, or are they being ripped entirely out of their biblical contexts?And this question about context matters, because the main problem with the way Arminians handle scripture is that they ignore or twist the context of their proof texts to arrive at the conclusion they desire. This is true whether you are talking about the general context of the harmonization of the Old and New Testaments, where so many Old Testament passages show the weakness and inability of man and are quoted in the New Testament, and Arminians act as if the Old Testament and New Testament have no relation with each other. The other way they do this is by quoting only one or two verses and completely divorcing this short excerpt from the context of the passage it was found in. This second category is where we spend most of out time in this episode.In this episode we break down the most common verses used to defend Arminian theology. By examining the surrounding text, the immediate audience, and the overarching counsel of Scripture, we expose wrong thinking and the poor hermeneutics that drive these misinterpretations—and try to show how ignoring context can pave the way toward serious errors.Thumbnail image by AgnieszkaMonk on PixabayTimecodes00:00 Hermeneutics07:46 John 3:1624:19 2 Peter 3:935:59 1 Timothy 2:451:02 Matthew 23:37Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville

Paul's longest letter, chiefly about salvation, full of doctrine and themes filling the heart to overflowing. Here are some of the special riches of verses 1-5, with four compelling reasons why we should be drawn to Christ the Lord.

The sermon centers on the truth that God is sovereignly present and actively working within the trials of believers, transforming suffering into spiritual growth and eternal glory. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3–7, it emphasizes that the Christian's salvation is a living, imperishable, and eternally secured hope rooted in Christ's resurrection, not in human effort or circumstance. Far from being a sign of abandonment, trials are divinely ordained to test and refine faith, producing endurance, maturity, and a deeper communion with Christ. The preacher underscores that no trial, persecution, or suffering—no matter how severe—can sever the believer's relationship with God's love, as affirmed in Romans 8, and that the same power that raised Christ from the dead sustains and preserves every true believer. Ultimately, the message is one of profound comfort and hope: in every trial, Christ is present, the Holy Spirit empowers, and God is faithfully securing His people for eternal glory.

We continue our verse by verse study of 2 Timothy and discuss Paul's warnings regarding "foolish and unlearned questions". Also Reference: 2 Timothy 2:16, John 17:17, Proverbs 12:17, Galatians 4:16, Genesis 3:1, Philippians 1:15-17, 2 Peter 2:1-3 MUSIC: "This Little Light of Mine" Acapella Praise # 14 (D) "A Fairy Tale For Grownups" Praise # 22 (C) "Seek Ye First" Praise # 62 (D) "We'll Understand It Better By and By" https://bbfohio.com

We ought to understand what the Bible means when it speaks of a kiss on the lips but more importantly we should understand that this is a demonstration of appreciation for those who speak the truth and give "a right answer". Also Reference: 1 Peter 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:26, (Romans 16:16), (1 Corinthians 16:20), (2 Corinthians 13:12), Luke 15:10 https://bbfohio.com

Key verse 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 1. It will be spent in the new heaven and in the new earth - an anticipated place - a regenerated place - an inhabited place 2. It will be spent in our glorified bodies - a suitable existence - a similar existence

Key Verse 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. 1. The guarantee of this inheritance 2. The qualities of this inheritance

In this sermon, Pastor Linehan considers Peter's threefold description of the recipients, as contained in verse one.

📖 John 9:8-12 — He couldn't answer their questions. He didn't have a framework, a formula, or a theology degree. All he had was: "A man that is called Jesus." This expository preaching message walks through John 9:8-12, picking up immediately after the healing of the man born blind. The miracle is over — now comes the walk home, where the neighbors interrogate him, doubt his identity, and demand a method instead of the Man. If you've ever felt like you don't have enough Bible knowledge to witness, or that you need more answers before you can testify, this message is for you. This sermon addresses a struggle every believer faces: the gap between knowing about Christ and knowing Christ. The healed man in John 9 had no seminary training, no theological vocabulary, and couldn't even say where Jesus had gone — but he had more "theology" than the men interrogating him, because he had a testimony. This verse-by-verse exposition shows that you don't have to have all the answers to testify; you just have to say what happened to you. Connecting John 9:8-12 with Ecclesiastes 8:1 (a man's wisdom makes his face to shine), Matthew 6:22 (the eye as the light of the body), John 3 and Nicodemus (wanting a "how" instead of a "who"), and 1 Peter 1:8 (loving Christ whom you have not seen), this message traces the healed man's testimony from "a man called Jesus" to, eventually, worship — and shows how the pressure of interrogation didn't break him, it proved him. This sermon walks through John 9:8-12, explaining: - The neighbors don't recognize the healed man — they only knew "the beggar" - Salvation changes not just your record, but your face and countenance

~~~~~~~ No 18 in the series - The Epistles of Peter. ~~~~~~~ **Considering 1 Peter 4:7-11** But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore ......., as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. **Consider also 2 Corinthians 6:1** *These verses give us five pointers as to how we are to be good stewards of the grace of God:* *1/ By seeking fresh supplies of grace ourselves. Living soberly as saved by grace. Praying, watching. 2/ By paying attention to what reflects God's grace and mercy most . 3/ By using gifts God has given us in helping "one another". 4/ By paying attention to how we speak and minister the word. 5/ By using the grace given so that God in all things may be glorified.* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on the urgent call to faithful stewardship of God's grace, grounded in the imminent return of Christ and illustrated through the parables of the ten virgins and the talents. It emphasizes that true discipleship requires sober vigilance, continual prayer, and active engagement with the spiritual and practical needs of the church community. The preacher outlines five key principles: cultivating personal dependence on grace through prayer and discernment, prioritizing fervent love and hospitality within the body of believers, actively using God-given gifts to serve others, speaking and ministering the Word with divine authority and humility, and ensuring all efforts are directed to glorify God through Jesus Christ rather than self. The tone is both pastoral and convicting, urging believers to live as watchful, humble, and purposeful stewards, ready for Christ's return and committed to building up the Church through grace-enabled service.