In this sermon, we begin the opening salvo of Paul's main argument in the letter to the Romans. He begins with the total depravity of the Gentiles (chapter one) before discussing the total depravity of the Jews (chapter two). His goal here is to obliterate all human pride so that no man can boast before the Lord and that all would recognize their need of the cross.
In this episode, we continue our new series in the book of Romans. Specifically, we consider Paul's thesis statement in Romans 1:16-17 in which he declares that he is not ashamed of the Gospel.
In this episode, we consider the important doctrines of justification, adoption, and sanctification. To consider these terms, we will look at them in the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the book of Romans, and several applications.
In this sermon, we begin an expository series through the book of Romans. Here we consider the author of the epistle (Paul), the purpose of the book (to extol the Gospel), and the recipients (the church of faithful saints in the midst of the pagan city of Rome).
We conclude our expository series in Daniel here. In the last chapter of Daniel, we once again encounter several difficult passages. References to the great tribulation, the abomination of desolation, and coming ages of wickedness are present. At the same time, Daniel 12 gives the saints a number of glorious promises that God will sustain and preserve His people through incredible difficulties. With this, we conclude our expositional series in the book of Daniel. NEW BOOK: Worshiptainment: The M...
In this sermon, we cover Daniel 11, one of the most obscure passages of Biblical prophecy to modern readers. Fortunately, it is perhaps a bit easier to interpret than it seems at first blush: this text covers the period of time between the Testaments when pagan nations vie for power and glory over the Holy Land. In this sermon, we look at a few important details as well as consider how this text is theologically important to Christians today.
In this video, we look at the history of the catechism. The word itself is the basic NT word that means instruction. Early on, Christians began to develop ways to instruct and prepare people for baptism and the Lord's Supper. This kind of teaching came to its fullest form in the Reformed catechisms of the 15 and 1600s.
In this episode, we continue our sermon series through the book of Daniel. Today we continue the events in which Daniel meets a supernatural visitor, possibly a Christophany or pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ. Though Daniel is initially struck down by the glory of the messenger, he is incrementally strengthened as the visitor touches him three times and repeatedly calls him "greatly beloved."
In this video, I cover a few items that are more personal. I detail my struggle with Lyme disease, my recent and very public panic attack, and some thoughts on my new book.
In this sermon, we have an incredible encounter between Daniel and a Supernatural Visitor. Some say this person is Gabriel, others that he is an angel, and still others that this is a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ, or a Christophany. Either way, Daniel is thrown to the ground and his life is changed forever with this encounter.
In this lecture originally given at the 2024 RPTS Westminster Conference and then reprised here as a Sunday School lesson at Gospel Fellowship PCA, we cover the doctrine of the infinity of God as well as the finitude of man. Here we take special note of the theology of Petrus Van Mastricht (or PVM) who helps us to comprehend both the doctrine and applications of these concepts.
In this discussion, I take my listeners through a tier list of some of the best devotional content available for daily reading.
In this video, I discuss my top dead (well mostly dead) influences that have shaped my thinking over the years. I hope you are blessed by my walk through the writers and thinkers that have most influenced my ministry and theology!
In this episode, we will discuss the recent removal of Steven J. Lawson from his position at Trinity Bible Church in Dallas as wall as Ligonier Ministries.
In this episode, we continue our verse-by-verse sermon series through the book of Daniel. Here, we come to Daniel 9:1-19, where the prophet prays for forgiveness and mercy for the people of God. Daniel "turns his face to the Lord," and begs God for covenant mercies. Having read the prophecy of Jeremiah 25:8-14, Daniel is now assured that the Exile is coming to an end after seventy years. In this sermon, we define prayer, look to the One to whom prayer is addressed, and then identify some of its ...
We continue our expository series through the book of Daniel as we come to the Little Horn text of Daniel 8. The prophet has seen a vision of a ram attacked by a goat, and Greece is prophesied to defeat Persia. But something more sinister lurks. After the Greek Kingdom itself is divided into four parts, Antiochus IV Epiphanes attacks the Temple and blasphemes the sacred worship of God.
In this sermon, we continue our series in the book of Daniel. We come today to the mysterious vision of the ram and the goat. Daniel foresees the changing of the guard from Persia to Greece in a vision, but we take the time to consider several different understandings of divine sovereignty including open theism, middle knowledge, and Reformed providence.
In today's text, Daniel asks for help in interpreting the visions that he has seen of the beasts, the Ancient of Days, and the Son of Man receiving authority. An angelic helper gives him interpretation, but it is not as soothing as Daniel might have hoped, and both threats and some comforts are present.
In this sermon, we continue our expository series through the book of Daniel. Here, we come to the epochal vision of the "Son of Man" who is given authority over all the nations.
In this sermon, I very honestly discuss my recent panic/spiritual attack that I experienced, and try to place it in the comfort of the help of looking to a greater God on the throneroom.
In this episode, we continue our journey through the book of Daniel. Here, we consider the four strange beasts described in Daniel 7:1-8 emerging out of the sea.
Today in this second part, we continue the saga of Daniel and the Lion's Den. Here, we take a look at Daniel's defiant prayer in 6:10. His prayer out the window towards Jerusalem is simultaneously a prayer of obedience to God and an overt act of rebellion against the pagan state. Daniel is willing to risk everything to be entirely compliant to God as over against the unbelieving powers that be.
Today, we begin one of the most iconic passages in all of Scripture. Daniel in the Lions' Den. Here, we must guard ourselves against the danger of familiarity, that we already know all that the Lord will speak to us through this text. In fact, this text speaks powerfully about Daniel's character, the power of the Holy Spirit, the danger of envy and political power, and the encroachment of tyranny.
In this episode, we consider the history of the Scottish Covenanters, the Presbyterian martyrs. In this 40-minute lecture, I will provide you with their history, their theological convictions, their sufferings under times of persecution, and their unique perspective on civil government.
In this episode, we consider the end of the saga of Nebuchadnezzar. To this point, it has not been clear if the Babylonian King is truly converted. In this message from the end of chapter four, we try to make some summary observations about the assurance of grace.
In this sermon, we consider the "chopping down" of Nebuchadnezzar's pride by the severe mercies of God. The Lord has many sharp axes at His disposal and He will use them to destroy the pride of men. Here, we continue to marvel at what the Lord did to bring the King of Babylon to submission.
In this episode, we continue our sermon series through the book of Daniel. Here we encounter the evil King's second dream in which he views himself as a gigantic tree displaying his poisonous characteristic of pride.
In this message, we continue our series in the book of Daniel. Today we come to the very brink of the Fiery Furnace as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are asked to testify as to whether or not they will worship the golden idol.
In this message, we look at Nebuchadnezzar's construction of a huge golden idol, which ostensibly represents himself in his narcissistic glory. We consider the nature of idols, how they are windows into our own souls, unfortunately, and how we can abolish them in preference for a greater glory.
In this sermon, we continue our expository series through the book of Daniel. Here, Nebuchadnezzar shows what appears to be some evidence of saving grace; but I argue the opposite, that the Tyrant King was not yet savingly wrought upon by God's grace. We consider five operations that are not saving; and three that are.
