In this sermon we look at the inability of man to save himself in his fallen state, most clearly represented by the biblical claim that "we are dead in our sins and trespasses." The key to this doctrine is that it is NOT how God created us, but is rather the wretched fruit of our fall into sin.

In Psalm 81 we see that we gather for worship at God's explicit command, and that this command is tied to his redemptive work of deliverance. Furthermore, we do so primarily that we may hear the word of Lord for us, that word of comfort, that he wishes to feed us with the finest wheat and satisfy us with honey from the rock.

Rev. Lee introduces the Canons of Dort and demonstrates that 37 + 129 ≠ 5, or in other words, the five points of the Synod of Dort are not a useful summary of Calvinism or the Reformed Faith. This series will look at the importance of "contending for the faith once and for all delivered to the saints."

Rev. Lee looks at how the types and shadows of Psalm 80 (God as Shepherd of Israel, and as a Vinedresser) are fulfilled in the realities of Jesus Christ, who is the Good Shepherd and the True Vine.