Bibliography; Specific Recommendations (“P.S.”)

In this part of the sermon: Martin introduces a series of 'postscripts' to a previous sermon on Christian bibliography, acknowledging that he couldn't highlight all significant books previously. He begins by…

Martin uses David Broughton Knox's book "Not by Bread Alone" as a prime example of a resource that can arm the average Christian to fulfill the directive of 1 Peter 3:15, providing reasons for their hope on crucial issues.

And along the way, it was impossible to underscore all of the books that I would like to have underscored, and during this time when I've been cut off from more public ministry, though a lot of ministry has gone on over the phone during the week, but I've not been able to be personal, face-to-face involved with people during the past week, I was able to read more extensively in this little book entitled Not by Bread Alone, God's Word on Present Issues by David Broughton or Broughton Knox. And I don't know another book that could arm the average Christian more fully to fulfill the directive of ...

0:44 - 2:08 Read in full sermon

Driving home: You must not only have it, be convinced of it, but be able to accept, express it in a rational manner to others.

Martin describes words like 'humanism,' 'abortion,' and 'homosexuality' as 'sanctified, knee-jerk words' for Christians, meaning they instinctively provoke a reaction and demand a reasoned response, illustrating the need for apologetic readiness.

sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord, there is a sanctified intellectual demand made upon us, notice, in that disposition, being always ready to give answer to every man that asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you. You as a Christian profess to have confidence that when you die, when you die, you'll go to heaven. You as a Christian profess to have confidence that your sins are all pardoned, that you know the difference between right and wrong, that you can make judgments based upon absolute moral standards. And now Peter says you must be ready to give a reason for that hope. Yo...

3:35 - 5:04 Read in full sermon

The point: Master the contents of "Not by Bread Alone" and compare it with the scriptures so you can give a reason for your hope regarding abortion.

Martin explains that the simplicity and clarity of Knox's material stem from its origin as popular radio broadcasts in Australia, designed to engage contemporary Australians on social issues, illustrating its accessibility.

And finally, members of the congregation are to honor and submit to those that are over them in the Lord. Now, one of the reasons this material is so simple and clear is that these, these messages were originally given as popular radio broadcasts in Australia. So they were not written for professional theologians or technicians. They were written to capture the ears of contemporary Australians on burning social issues.

6:50 - 7:25 Read in full sermon

The point: If you use language reflecting a wrong view of self-image or self-esteem, be prepared for it to be challenged as much as a wrong view of Christ or the Holy Spirit.

Martin shares his concern about hearing Trinity Church members use language like 'my child has a problem with his self-image,' illustrating how deeply the unbiblical self-esteem cult has permeated even his own congregation.

Now I am not making a blanket condemnation of the efforts of Dr. Dobson in the many areas in which the man has done much good but Dr. Adams documents from many adoptions of Dr. Dobson's own written materials that he has imbibed this cult of self-esteem, self-love and self-image and as I indicated to some of you I have heard altogether too many members of Trinity Church talking about well my child has a problem with his self-image a problem with his self-esteem now I've never done it but after underscoring the work of this book mentioning its availability and our willingness to subsidize the co...

10:20 - 11:48 Read in full sermon

The point: Be concerned about imparting a biblical self-awareness to your children, recognizing that self-esteem concepts will collide with biblical truths about sin.

Martin shares that he and his wife are using Dr. Adams' book on self-esteem in their personal devotions, working through a chapter a day, illustrating his conviction about the book's vital importance and his personal commitment to repudiating this 'nonsense'.

I'm so convinced that this is vital. My wife and I have now taken this as we've just finished up the Holy War. We're going to go to the Holy Spirit. We're going to go to the Holy Spirit.

12:55 - 13:04 Read in full sermon

The point: Be concerned about imparting a biblical self-awareness to your children, recognizing that self-esteem concepts will collide with biblical truths about sin.

Martin uses the analogy of teaching children the catechism alongside self-esteem concepts, illustrating that these two approaches will inevitably collide because the Bible's teaching on human depravity batters the self-image.

The Bunyan's Holy War, we're using this in our personal devotions and working through a chapter a day that God might help us to see wherever we've imbibed any of this nonsense, that we'll see it, recognize it, repudiate it, and by the grace of God be able to take a clear-cut stand against that which strikes at the very heart of many fundamental biblical truths. I urge every parent who's concerned about imparting imparting a biblical self-awareness to your children. What should they think about themselves? Well, if you're teaching them the children's catechism and the shorter catechism, and at ...

13:04 - 14:16 Read in full sermon

The point: Study the book by Dr. Adams carefully if you are inclined to defend self-esteem concepts, rather than getting angry.

Martin cites Walter Trovish as an example of a man who, despite writing some helpful things, butchers the Great Commandment by adding an unbiblical 'love yourself' commandment, illustrating the subtle infiltration of false teaching.

Yes, I am. It's part of my task, according to Titus 1.9, not only to exhort in the healthy doctrine, but to convict gainsayers and those who propagate self-esteem, self-love, and self-image. Even a man like Walter Trovish, who has written some helpful things, would take the great commandment, Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, mind, soul, and strength.

14:56 - 15:24 Read in full sermon