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“Particular Redemption” (a)

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Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of Particular Redemption by contrasting the emphasis of Romans and Hebrews. He highlights Thornwell's thesis that Romans focuses on the legal aspects of salvation and Christ's propitiation, while Hebrews supplements this by emphasizing Christ's present high priestly ministry, making the virtue of His past sacrifice efficacious now. The sermon encourages listeners to deepen their understanding of this truth through recommended theological works, aiming to settle or further settle their convictions on this crucial area of biblical truth.

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Owen on Christ's Priesthood and Objections
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Owen's Refutation of Objectors

Driving home: I think I'd go home with my tail between my leg if not cut off. All right?

Martin uses the analogy of an objector going home 'with my tail between my leg if not cut off' after Owen's answers, to illustrate the thoroughness and power of Owen's theological arguments.

Some of those things. And when Owen's done answering, the objectors, I wouldn't want to be one of the objectors.

3:23 - 3:29 Read in full sermon
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