Study in the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

It is the Lord Jesus Christ who gives you as a pastor the enabling grace to be faithful in the work of the ministry. In looking at Paul's words here, we will see what Christ Jesus did for him to enable him to be a faithful minister. Christ gave this enabling grace to the apostle Paul so that he would be able to show us as ministers how we can be more useful and fruitful to Christ in our ministries if we will heed what he is saying here. We should indeed be willing to imitate Paul as he imitated Christ. (1st Corinthians 11: 1) 1st of all – The apostle Paul is a pattern of Christ's longsuffering in relation to all believers, especially pastors. 2nd - Christ would have a pastor and his people speak often to one another.

What will the redeemed see and do before the throne of God? In this sermon on Revelation 7:9-17, Dr. Toby Holt connects Palm Sunday and Passover with John's vision of an innumerable multitude from every nation standing before God and the Lamb. He explains why salvation belongs to God, how Christ's blood makes sinners white, and why heaven's greatest joy is God's presence with His people. Questions this sermon answers: 1. How does Revelation 7 fulfill the imagery of Palm Sunday? 2. Who are the people in the great multitude wearing white robes? 3. What does it mean to be saved from God by God?Revelation 7 assures believers that Jesus wins, His redeemed will dwell before the throne, and God will wipe away every tear. Speaker: Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more verse-by-verse Bible teaching at newgeneva.org; support this ministry at newgeneva.org/give.

The devotional explores the biblical concept of abiding in God's Word as essential for spiritual growth and guidance. It highlights four key benefits: increasing faith, providing direction for life decisions, serving as a deterrent to sin, and guaranteeing answered prayers aligned with God's will. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, the message emphasizes that true discipleship involves making Scripture a permanent part of one's heart and daily life. The preacher illustrates how relying on divine guidance rather than human preference leads to unexpected blessings and spiritual fulfillment. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to immerse themselves in the Bible to draw closer to God and experience His promises.