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1. What is Justification? 2. To Whom Does Justification Come? 3. What Fruit Does Justification Bring? The sermon centers on the doctrine of justification by faith alone, drawn from the Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 23 and the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. It emphasizes that true righteousness before God is not achieved through self-justification or human merit, but through the imputed righteousness of Christ as received by faith alone. The preacher underscores that justification involves both the removal of guilt and the divine imputation of Christ's perfect obedience, enabling the sinner to stand before God without shame. This truth is applied personally and corporately, warning against self-righteousness and the pursuit of human approval, while calling believers to daily repentance, trust in Christ, and the resulting fruits of peace, humility, gratitude, and hope in eternal life.

Does godliness just happen? Shouldn't we just "Let go, and let God?" How do we avoid "legalism" while fulfilling the biblical mandate to "make every effort…" How do we understand the doctrines of grace as they apply, not merely to our justification, but also to our sanctification? How can we be truly godly? In this 9-week Adult Sunday School course, we will explore Paul's admonition in 1 Timothy 4:7 for Timothy to "discipline (train) himself for godliness." We will be looking at the role of spiritual disciplines as practiced by the church throughout its history that have shaped the lives of the godly. The goal is to learn the paths of discipline and the "habits of grace" unto which godliness is the end that God might be glorified, honored, and enjoyed among us. Severn Run Evangelical Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), devoted to the pursuit of Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and worship as we seek to faithfully reach our community for Christ.

The sermon centers on the theological significance of the benediction as a profound expression of God's sovereign grace, drawing from Peter's closing prayer in 1 Peter 5:10. It emphasizes that God's grace is not partial but all-encompassing, the foundation of salvation, justification, and sanctification, all secured through Christ Jesus and not by human merit. The preacher underscores that believers are called to eternal glory by God's effectual grace, endure temporary trials as refining experiences, and are continually perfected, established, strengthened, and settled by God's faithfulness. Far from being a mere ritual, the benediction is a living declaration of divine purpose, reminding the church that every blessing flows from God alone, and all glory belongs to Him forever, not to human effort or achievement.

Scripture Text: Ruth 3:16–18 (Legacy Standard Bible) Thematic Focus: Expository Preaching; Typology of Christ; Covenant Faithfulness (Hesed); Sovereign Providence; Sanctification. In this historical-grammatical exposition of Ruth 3:16–18, we examine the critical narrative transition from the courageous, faith-fueled actions on the threshing floor to the quiet, dependent waiting within the household. The author of Ruth utilizes intricate structural framing—matching Boaz's midnight question, mî 'āt ("Who are you?"), with Naomi's dawn inquiry—to demonstrate a profound identity shift: Ruth is now definitively marked as the one whom the redeemer has met, claimed, and provisioned. This sermon provides a robust theological analysis of the six unmarked measures of barley, demonstrating its structural link to Naomi's bitter lament in chapter 1 ("I went out full, but Yahweh has caused me to return empty"). Boaz's pledge serves as a redemptive type, mirroring the New Testament doctrine of the Holy Spirit as the arrabōn —the divine down payment and guarantee of our final inheritance. Special focus is given to the Hebrew imperative shvî ("sit"), outlining how a believer's ability to cease striving is directly contingent upon the proven, immutable character of the Kinsman-Redeemer. This exposition serves as a profound comfort for serious students of the Word, demonstrating that our justification and final glorification rest entirely upon the reality that the Greater Boaz, Jesus Christ, will not remain quiet until He has fully completed His redemptive work.

A verse-by-verse study through the book of James. How do faith and works go together? Hear Pastor Brian give the explanation.

This passage from Ephesians 1:3–14 presents a profound doxology that exalts the triune God as the sovereign architect of salvation, revealing how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit work in perfect unity to secure redemption. Central to this revelation is the doctrine of election—God the Father's eternal choice of His people in Christ before the foundation of the world, not based on human merit but on His sovereign grace and love. This election is not arbitrary but purposeful, designed to bring glory to God through the adoption of believers as His children and their sanctification to holiness, all accomplished through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, the beloved. The passage culminates in a call to worship, emphasizing that every spiritual blessing, from justification to glorification, is rooted in God's eternal plan and is meant to magnify the surpassing riches of His grace. Ultimately, the doxology invites believers to respond with humble adoration, recognizing that salvation is entirely God's work, from beginning to end, and that all praise belongs to Him alone.

The sermon presents a comprehensive overview of Romans as Paul's systematic theology, centered on the theme of God's righteousness revealed through faith in the gospel, which justifies, sanctifies, and ultimately glorifies believers. It unfolds through a structured progression: the universal condemnation of humanity under sin (Hamartiology), the legal justification of sinners by grace through faith alone (Soteriology), the ongoing process of sanctification by faith and the Spirit, and the future hope of glorification and resurrection, all grounded in the believer's union with Christ. The sermon emphasizes that salvation is not based on human merit but on God's grace, illustrated through Paul's personal struggle, the role of Israel, and the ultimate vindication of God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. It concludes by linking the theological foundation of chapters 1–11 to the practical application of chapter 12, where the believer's transformed life—marked by self-offering, renewed mind, and ethical living—flows naturally from the mercies of God revealed in the gospel.

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PM sermons are preceded by a Confessional, Catechism, Historic Creed lesson, or a lesson from the NT (Usually 5 minutes or so) WCF 14:1. The grace of faith, whereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts, and is ordinarily wrought by the ministry of the Word;c by which also, and by the administration of the sacraments and prayer, it is increased and strengthened. 2. By this faith a Christian believeth to be true whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the authority of God himself speaking therein; and acteth differently upon that which each particular passage thereof containeth; yielding obedience to the commands, trembling at the threatenings, and embracing the promises of God for this life and that which is to come. But the principal acts of saving faith are accepting, receiving, and resting upon Christ alone for justification, sanctification, and eternal life, by virtue of the covenant of grace. 3. This faith is different in degrees, weak or strong; may be often and many ways assailed and weakened, but gets the victory; growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our faith. Gen 12:1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father's house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." 4 So Abram departed as the Lord had spoken to him, and Lot went with him....

In this sermon on Romans 12:1–2, Deacon Dustin begins a series on a life of holiness by showing that Christian obedience is never detached from the gospel. The "therefore" of Romans 12 rests on the mercies of God displayed throughout Romans 1–11: humanity's sin, God's righteousness, justification by faith, peace with God, freedom in Christ, sovereign election, salvation for all peoples, and the doxology of worship. Holy living is not produced by fear, shame, or self-reliance, but by the kindness and mercy of God. Christ not only justifies His people from the guilt of sin, but sanctifies them by the power of the Holy Spirit. Paul calls believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices. This means holiness involves real self-denial, an ongoing fight against sin, and a life wholly devoted to God's glory. The will of God for every Christian is sanctification. Finally, obedience is spiritual worship. God saves first, then calls His redeemed people to walk in holiness. True worship is not limited to songs or services; it is the whole life offered back to God in grateful obedience. The gospel does not merely inform the mind. It transforms the life.