Zion Primitive Baptist Church

by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 7, 2025)

In our exposition of the Book of Romans, we have come to a passage that some consider difficult. But when Paul makes the statement in Romans 9:13 that “Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated,” he was under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. In the first half of this sermon, we began to learn that the word “hate” truly means “hate,” and that this concept of divine hatred is a Bible principle. As we continue examining this concept today, we learn that God’s hatred of the wicked is a perfect moral hatred, not an arbitrary emotional response, and that it perfectly reflects His holy character. We will see that the fact that God loved Jacob and hated Esau is the foundation for an understanding of God’s grace that is bestowed upon His children in election. Join us today for the conclusion of this message about God’s sovereign choice of Jacob over Esau, which demonstrates what the doctrine of election is all about.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on September 7, 2025)

In our exposition of the Book of Romans, we have come to a verse that causes many people to stumble. In Romans 9:13, we read that, “Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.” The concept of divine hatred is an extremely important concept to understand. First and foremost, we must accept the fact that it is taught in Scripture and that it reflects the perfectly holy nature of God. And even though this concept may be hard from some to accept, when we understand it in its context, we learn some rich truths that ultimately help us grasp the true nature of God’s eternal love for His people. Please join us today for the first half of our sermon on this important topic.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 31, 2025)

As we began to see yesterday, Paul’s evangelistic zeal was very real and very appropriate. However, it was NOT a misplaced zeal that was somehow hoping that some people among his Jewish brethren who otherwise were bound for hell would turn around and embrace the gospel so they could go to heaven. His topic was time salvation – timely deliverance through the gospel – rather than eternal salvation which is solely in the hands of God. Join us today as we see that the zeal of the Apostle Paul ought to be the same evangelistic zeal we have today.

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by Elder Chris McCool, Pastor (preached on August 31, 2025)

As we get back to our exposition of the Book of Romans, we find ourselves in the Ninth Chapter. This chapter begins with Paul’s exclamation of evangelistic zeal, where he says he could wish that he himself were accursed from God if it meant the reconciliation of his Jewish brethren to God. Is Paul speaking here of eternal salvation? The answer is a resounding “No!” He is speaking of the timely salvation of his people rather than their eternal salvation, which is completely secure in Christ. Join us today as we learn about Paul’s zeal for the gospel salvation of others.

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by Elder David Crawford (preached on October 5, 2025)

In this wonderful sermon by Elder David Crawford, we learn that our Savior was more than an ephemeral Spirit: He was flesh and bone. His disciples were able to touch Him, and all who did came away forever changed! Join us today as we explore this idea of our touchable Savior.

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by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on October 1, 2025)

In this sermon, Elder Buddy Abernathy continues in our series on the Book of Revelation. We read in the second verse of Revelation Chapter 22 about the Tree of Life that bears twelve manner of fruits. Join us today as Bro. Buddy teaches us about this Tree that provides for the healing of the nations.

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by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on September 17, 2025)

As we continue in our exposition of the Book of Revelation, we come to Chapter 22 and the description of a “pure river of water of life” that proceeds out of the throne of God in heaven. Join us today as Elder Buddy Abernathy teaches us about this river of living water, and further expounds upon John’s vision of heaven.

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by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on August 20, 2025)

In the sermon today, we are reminded that chapter 21 and the first five verses of chapter 22 contain a description of heaven. Elder Buddy Abernathy takes us back through chapter 21, reviewing what we’ve already learned, and expounding further upon John’s vision here of heaven. Please join us as we review chapter 21 of Revelation, and are reminded of the sweet truth of salvation by grace alone.

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by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on August 6, 2025)

As we continue in Chapter 21, we learn more about the vision of heaven that has been given to John. In this sermon, Elder Buddy Abernathy expounds upon John’s vision of the Bride of Christ, which is the Lamb’s wife. We see a description here of the eternal city that will house the Bride, which is eternal heaven. Join us today as we learn more about this glorious city, which is our great hope of eternal glory.

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by Elder Buddy Abernathy (preached on July 16, 2025)

In this next-to-last chapter of Revelation, John describes a vision of heaven that he has been given. We first learn that heaven is a literal, physical place, which John calls a “new heaven and a new earth.” Join us as we look further into this chapter, to learn more about the glorious vision that has been given to us through John.

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