Atonement

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:24, focusing on the precise nature and ethical purpose of Christ's suffering. He details Christ's intensely personal, genuinely sacrificial, patently tangible, and…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11, focusing on the 'hope of salvation' as a helmet for the Christian. He argues that this hope is grounded in the eternal 'appointment of the Father'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the centrality of the atonement in biblical revelation, arguing that the death of Christ is the gravitational center of both the Old and New Testaments. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 'The Setting' of the atonement, arguing that its glory can only be fully appreciated when understood within its broader biblical context. Using the…

Pastor Martin expounds on the 'substance' of the atonement, arguing that its essence is 'substitutionary curse-bearing.' Drawing from passages like 1 John 4:9-10, Romans 5:7-8, Galatians 3:13, and 1…

Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on the atonement by detailing its purpose, effects, and characteristics, drawing heavily from Hebrews and Romans. He explains how Christ's substitutionary…

Pastor Martin expounds Isaiah 53:6, presenting a succinct gospel proclamation. He first details the 'bad news' of humanity's desperate condition in sin, illustrating how all have strayed from God as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Hebrews 12:18-29, contrasting the terrifying revelation of the Old Covenant at Mount Sinai with the gracious access to God offered through the New Covenant at Mount…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces the doctrine of the Atonement by providing a comprehensive bibliography of recommended books for deeper study. He emphasizes the importance of these…

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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 6:19b-20, "You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. Glorify God, therefore, in your body." He argues that the cross of Christ, as the…

Pastor Martin expounds Genesis 4:1-13 and Hebrews 12:22-25, contrasting the 'voice' of Abel's blood with the 'better' voice of Christ's blood. He argues that Abel's blood cried for vengeance…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the centrality of the cross, drawing from 1 Corinthians 1-2, Galatians 6:14, and 1 Corinthians 11:26. He systematically answers five questions: what the 'cross of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 5:25-27, focusing on Christ's love for the Church and His self-giving for its sanctification and ultimate glorification. He argues that Christ's death had…

Pastor Martin expounds on Matthew 26:36-46, focusing on "The Cup He Drank" in Gethsemane and on Golgotha. He defines this cup as the unmixed fury of God's wrath against sin, which Christ willingly…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 15:22-23, focusing on Christ's refusal of drugged wine on the cross. He argues that Jesus refused this analgesic to demonstrate the voluntary nature of his suffering and…

In this communion meditation on 1 Peter 2:24, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the nature of Christ's death, highlighting four crucial aspects: it was exclusively personal, strictly sacrificial…

In "The Cup He Drank," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 26:36-46, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane and his drinking of the cup of God's wrath on Golgotha. He defines this cup as…

In 'The Cup He Refused to Drink,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:22-23, focusing on Christ's refusal of drugged wine before his crucifixion. He argues that Jesus refused this analgesic to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the doctrine of Particular Redemption, arguing that Christ's atoning work was definite and limited to God's elect, rather than merely making salvation possible for…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:11-16, focusing on Christ's work in abolishing the 'middle wall of partition' between Jew and Gentile. He details how the Mosaic ceremonial law, which fostered…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:32, 'He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?' He argues that God the…

In "Brief Glimpse into the Mystery of Gethsemane," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14, and Luke 22, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane as the 'shadow of Calvary.' He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 5:25-33, focusing on the church as Christ's Bride. He details how Christ's love and redemptive sacrifice result in the church's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:32, "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not also with him freely give us all things?" He meticulously unpacks the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 10:32-34, detailing Jesus' third and most explicit prediction of his death and resurrection as he resolutely journeys to Jerusalem. Martin highlights Christ's…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 10:45, "The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." He first establishes Jesus' self-designation as the…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Hebrews 5:5-8, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane as the 'shadow of Golgotha.' He details the place, the people present, and the purpose of Christ's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane as the 'shadow of Golgotha.' He meticulously analyzes Jesus' physical posture, the substance of His prayer to…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Luke 22:43-44, focusing on the 'sidelights' of Gethsemane: the angelic visitation and Christ's bloody perspiration. He argues that the angel's strengthening…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Hebrews 5:7-9, focusing on Jesus's three visits to his sleeping disciples in Gethsemane. He highlights Jesus's selfless concern for his disciples…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:43-52, detailing the betrayal and arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane. He highlights the disciples' impulsive, carnal attempt to defend Jesus, Jesus' decisive…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:1-5, with background from John 18:28-38 and Luke 23:1-7, detailing Jesus' early morning trial before the Sanhedrin and his initial appearance before Pilate…

In "Jesus or Barabbas? Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:6-15 and Luke 23:6-15, detailing Jesus' second appearance before Pilate and the interlude with Herod. He meticulously traces…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 27:25 and Mark 15:6-15, focusing on the chilling cry, "His blood be on us and on our children." He first establishes the historical and biblical setting of…

In "Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:15-20, detailing the sadistic brutality and shameful mockery Jesus endured in the praetorium at the hands of Roman…

In "The Way to Golgotha," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:20-23 and Luke 23:26-32, detailing Christ's journey to crucifixion. He highlights the assistance Simon of Cyrene was compelled to…

In "The Crucifixion and the Mockery," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:21-32, detailing the physical act of crucifixion and the intense mockery Jesus endured. He emphasizes that while the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:33-34, focusing on the visible context and vocal expression of Christ's abandonment by God on the cross. He argues that the three hours of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:33-34, focusing on the darkness and Christ's cry of abandonment on the cross. He argues that these events reveal God's profound seriousness about sin and His…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:33-34, focusing on the darkness and Christ's cry of abandonment on the cross. He argues that this event supremely reveals God's character, specifically His…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:33-38 and Matthew 27:51-53, focusing on the miracle of the temple veil being torn at Christ's death. He argues that this event signifies God's dismantling of…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 27:50-54 and Mark 15:37-39, focusing on the earthquake and rent rocks that accompanied Christ's death. He argues that these miracles were…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 23:48 and Acts 2:36-41, examining the 'mixed multitude' at the crucifixion who returned home 'smiting their breasts.' He argues that while such grief and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the centrality of the cross, addressing three crucial questions: 'Who died there?', 'Why did he die there?', and 'What does God say to you and to me from that…

Pastor Martin begins filling in the completed sentence: Christ offered Himself to make an objective, vicarious, penal satisfaction for the sins of His people. He unpacks the first two words…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 5:22-32, revealing how Jesus Christ obtains His bride, the Church. He outlines three essential aspects: Christ woos and wins His bride through faith in His…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 12:20-36, focusing on Christ's declaration, "If I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto myself." He argues that Christ's crucifixion delivers a…

Pastor Martin introduces the doctrine of Limited Atonement, building upon previous discussions of Total Depravity and Unconditional Election. He frames the sermon around the pivotal question, "For…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 22:22, focusing on Christ's post-resurrection declaration and celebration of God's name among His brethren. He divides the psalm into two parts…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 1:18, "For the word of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us who are saved it is the power of God." He defines the 'word of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:21-34, focusing on Jesus' cry, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" He first establishes the historical context of the crucifixion, then delves into…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Galatians 1:3-4 and Titus 2:11-14, arguing that increasing non-conformity to and separation from the world is central to the purpose for which Jesus Christ died. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 53:6, revealing the overarching theme of the Bible as humanity's desperate condition in sin and God's amazing provision for it. He uses a medical analogy to…

Pastor Martin introduces a sermon series on the extent of the atonement, specifically addressing the doctrine of definite atonement or particular redemption. He clarifies the precise question at…

Pastor Martin expounds the doctrine of the Covenant of Redemption, arguing that Christ's atoning work on the cross must be understood within the framework of an eternal, inter-Trinitarian agreement…

Pastor Martin introduces the doctrine of Limited Atonement, building upon previous discussions of Total Depravity and Unconditional Election. He frames the sermon around the pivotal question, "For…

In "Union With Christ, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the critical question, "For whom did Christ die?" by expounding the doctrine of union with Christ. He argues that Christ's death…

In "Union With Christ, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin reviews the holistic approach to the atonement, emphasizing Christ's death for a specific people within the covenant of redemption and His…

Pastor Martin expounds the doctrine of Christ's priestly activity, primarily drawing from the book of Hebrews, particularly chapters 5, 7, and 9. He argues that Christ's work of redemption is…