In this sermon, we consider the Ordo Salutis as given by Paul in Romans 8:29-30. This includes God's foreknowledge, predestination, calling, justification, and glorification of the elect. This doctrine is given so as to cause us to be secure in grace, and confident in the promises of God.
In this episode, I will attempt to explain the definition of "Calvinism." I will do so from a theological and historical framework, avoiding jargon, while explaining technical terms.
In this episode, I will devote about a half hour to discussing the recentl events at the PCA's General Assembly in Chattanooga, TN.
In this video, we will talk with Timothy Brindle about his controversial moment at Microphone #6 at the PCA General Assembly.
In this sermon from Romans 8:26-27, we consider how it is that the Holy Spirit helps us to pray through groans that are too deep for words.
In this sermon, Paul instructs the Roman Christians on how to endure suffering. There are suffering people everywhere. If our message is not good news to suffering people, it is no gospel at all. Christ came as a suffering servant to save the suffering from their misery. Christianity does not try to ignore or blame-shift suffering, but regards it head-on. The Apostle Paul teaches believers that our suffering in this present time is not worth comparing to the eternal glory to be revealed in God's...
Is your praise team weak and pathetic? Here's why in this short video.
In this sermon on Romans 8:12-17, we look at the five new identities that the Christian believer has now that he has been indwelt by the Holy Spirit. We are brothers, debtors, adopted sons, children of God, and heirs of the promises of the Gospel.
Many people know that Charles Spurgeon was considered the Prince of Preachers. But do you know what he believed? For instance, do you know whether or not he approved of Calvinism?
In this video, I will be taking a look at Children's Church. For many, this is a helpful service offered to tired parents. But there may be some reasons to rethink this model. Here, I will offer a few critiques of my own.
In this sermon on Romans 8:9-11, we discuss the Jekyll and Hyde-like nature of the human composition. We are, as Jekyll finally confessed, "an incongruous compound" of the Spirit and the Flesh. And yet in this war, there is a clear conqueror and victor -- the Holy Spirit who lives with and dwells in the hearts of believers.
In this video, we will discuss how to do evangelism step-by-step using the example of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch from Acts 8.
In this video, we are going to take a quick look at the concept of "wrong-think" from the book 1984. Here, we see the dystopian idea that some ideas are acceptable and others are forbidden. But free people must be able to think freely!
In this older video from my YouTube channel, we will take a quick look at writer's block and how to overcome it!
In this older video from my YouTube channel, we are going to have a brief look at the Bible verse that saved AW Tozer! Great story with some Akron roots!
In this sermon, we continue our series on Romans 7 and the Law of God. Specifically, we introduce our last principle related to the Christian's complex relationship to the Law, the Law/Gospel Distinction. We will also consider whether Romans 7:15-25 is Paul's pre-conversion testimony, or his present regenerated experience as he fights sin as a believer.
In this video, I will do a reading of chapter one of Worshiptainment, so you can see whether you would like to grab the full version of this book! If so, get it here: https://amzn.to/4dfH22C
In this video, I will ask whether America is Christian enough? I will look at the question from several different angles and seek to discern whether we are truly a Christian nation, by any definition.
In this sermon, we continue our series in the book of Romans. Here, I exegete Romans 7:7-14 while also exploring the so-called Reformed "Three Uses of the Law." These uses are 1) to point us to the Gospel, 2) to restrain societal evil, and 3) to show us the life that is pleasing to God.
We are taking on a very dark topic today, demonic thoughts and involuntary blasphemies. We will consult the help of John Bunyan here to get through this one. Get the books that I mention here: Grace Abounding: https://amzn.to/41LBpEbPilgrim's Progress: https://amzn.to/41G5iFM
In this video, we return to our exegesis of Romans 7:1-6. This chapter is about the Christian's complicated relationship to the Law, now that he has been saved and filled with the Spirit. Here, we will look at two equal and opposite dangers, legalism and antinomianism. Both are dangerous, and can poison and shipwreck the believer's life.
In this video, I will tell you about my love for Biblical Greek. Note, I am NOT the world's best greek translator, but I still do love and use Greek all the time. In this video, I will also tell you about Biblingo which is an app that you can use to learn Greek or Hebrew better. LEARN GREEK & HEBREW: Biblingo: Learn Greek and Hebrew - https://biblingo.org/pricing/?ref=everhard Use discount code EVERHARD10 for 10% off your subscription!
In this video, I will share quite a few reasons why I believe the NKJV is an awesome translation of the Bible. I love it, and I think you will too. If you like the KJV or the ESV, then the New King James is a wonderful Bible to pair with what you currently have now.
In this short video, I will present a very excellent recommendation for a devotional, Prayers of the Bible by Gordon Keddie. Here it is: https://amzn.to/4it0nOZ
In this video, I will explain why it is that the ENTIRE Bible is about Christ, and not merely the New Testament. I will also mention a book recommendation called Portraits of Christ by Whitla and Keddie which you can get here: https://amzn.to/4ixuyV4
In this sermon on Resurrection Sunday, we look to a text that might not ordinarily be associated with Easter, Mark 8:31-38. This text might be thought of more naturally with Good Friday, due to its association with suffering. But as we will see, this is a clear prediction and call to consider the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead as our only hope for salvation from sin.
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In this episode, I will consider why there is so much hatred and animosity against John Calvin. I think several reasons are obvious, but let's go ahead and explore where there is so much disdain of the sixteenth century Genevan reformer. Hope you enjoy this episode!
In this sermon, we take a break from our series in Romans to examine an important doctrine of the faith: the Kingship of Christ. Christ is the Mediatorial King who rules over all things, including all nations, angels, demons, human beings, the church, and our individual lives. While it is good and right to emphasize the doctrine of Christ as Savior, it is also proper to put it in context of His kingship as well.
In this video, I look back over what I have learned over the course of twenty-five years of ministry. Who have been my greatest influences and examples? Who have been my living and dead mentors? In this fun video, I tier rank some thinkers that have impacted me greatly.
