Biblical Interpretation

In this introductory sermon to 1 Peter, Pastor Martin lays the theological groundwork for understanding the epistle by first examining 'Peter the Man.' He argues that to grasp Peter the apostle's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins an exposition of 1 Peter 2:18-25, focusing on the directive for Christian servants (slaves) to submit to their masters. He establishes the historical context of slavery…

In "Three Doctrinal Gleanings," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:13-17, extracting three foundational doctrinal truths. He first demonstrates the bold affirmation of the Deity of Christ by…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:12-14, focusing on the postscript's salutations. He addresses the interpretive difficulties of 'Babylon' and 'Mark, my son,' concluding that 'Babylon' refers to Rome…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, providing essential guidelines for interpreting this crucial passage on the return of Christ. He argues that the passage's primary purpose…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, addressing the Thessalonians' ignorance and sorrow concerning deceased believers. He argues that Christian grief, though real, must be…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, arguing for one singular return of Christ that simultaneously brings final salvation to believers and sudden, inescapable judgment to the wicked. He…

In this Q&A session, Pastor Martin addresses questions arising from Pastor Nichols' recent series on infant baptism, focusing on the proper hermeneutical approach to understanding biblical doctrines…

Pastor Martin lays the biblical groundwork for a new sermon series on Old Testament characters, arguing that such a study is not merely historical but essential for doctrine, Christian living, and…

Pastor Martin recommends various commentaries on the book of Romans, catering to different levels of theological understanding and study. He begins by suggesting standard devotional commentaries like…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:6, "Cast Not Your Pearls Before Swine," in an open forum Sunday school session. He clarifies that this command applies to recalcitrant sinners who scoff at…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Timothy 2:9-15, focusing on the adornment of women in the house of God. He meticulously translates and interprets the passage, arguing that external attire is not…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Kings 19:19-21, detailing the circumstances of Elisha's call to prophetic ministry. He begins with a confession for inappropriate language in a previous sermon, emphasizing…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 3, drawing major lessons from the battle against Moab. He emphasizes that Old Testament historical narratives must be understood both redemptively and didactically. The…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his sermon series on 'The Life of Enoch' by establishing a three-part hermeneutical framework for interpreting biblical history and biography. He argues that such…

Pastor Albert N. Martin provides a broad overview of the book of Ephesians, emphasizing its unique structure: chapters 1-3 as explanation of God's saving purposes in Christ, and chapters 4-6 as…

In "General Introduction to the Gospels, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a series on the Gospel of Mark by first laying foundational principles for understanding the Gospels as a whole. He…

In 'General Introduction to the Gospels, Part 2,' Pastor Martin continues his introductory series on the Gospels, focusing on their relationship to the rest of the New Testament. He argues that the…

In the third part of his introduction to the Gospels, Pastor Albert N. Martin instructs believers on how to approach their study of these sacred texts, particularly the Gospel of Mark. He outlines…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, outlining its distinguishing features, basic structure, and specific target audience. He emphasizes Mark's focus on…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:49-50, a notoriously difficult passage, by first establishing three axioms for interpreting obscure texts: avoid contradiction of general Scripture, unnatural…

In 'The Baptism of Jesus, Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:9-11, continuing his verse-by-verse study. He first highlights the integrity of the Gospel writers through their silence on…

In "Implicit Lesson of the Withered Fig Tree," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 11:12-14 and Luke 13:6-9, arguing that Christ's cursing of the fig tree was a symbolic action foreshadowing God's…

In this introductory sermon to Mark 13, Pastor Albert N. Martin lays the groundwork for understanding the Olivet Discourse. He highlights the chapter's unique length and interpretive difficulty…

In "Flee to the Mountains," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:14-23 and Luke 21:20-24, focusing on Jesus' prophecy concerning the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. He details the occasion…

In "Gleanings from the Olivet Discourse, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin returns to Mark 13 to extract two crucial pastoral principles. First, despite global disruptions, the church must prioritize…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:21-28, using it as a springboard to articulate a vital principle for understanding all New Testament documents: responsible exposition requires traversing 40…

In 'A Question About Fasting,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:18-22, addressing the disciples' question about why Jesus' followers do not fast. Martin explains that Jesus' presence…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces the Parable of the Sower from Mark 4:1-20, emphasizing the circumstances of its delivery and its strategic importance. He argues that Jesus's teaching by the…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin provides a broad overview of the Parable of the Sower from Mark 4:1-20, with parallel insights from Matthew 13 and Luke 8. He identifies the major elements as…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:1-9, 13-15, focusing on the 'wayside hearer' from the Parable of the Sower. He identifies the seed as the Word of God and the soil as the condition of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the parable of the sower, focusing on the 'good ground' hearer from Mark 4, Matthew 13, and Luke 8. He meticulously details the characteristics of a heart that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:10-12, focusing on Jesus's explanation for teaching in parables. He identifies two categories of people: 'those within' (disciples) to whom the mystery of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:21-25, focusing on Jesus's teaching that spiritual light, though sometimes revealed in secret, is always intended for public proclamation. He corrects the…

In 'Light is Given to be Used,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:21-25, focusing on verses 24-25, to correct the misconception that being in Christ's inner circle guarantees automatic…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:44-46, the parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price, to identify Christ and His salvation as the supreme treasure of the Kingdom of…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 8:4-18, focusing on Jesus' command to "Take heed how ye hear." He establishes three foundational considerations for hearing the Word of God: the frightening fact that no…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 8:18, 'Take heed how ye hear,' concluding a series on proper hearing of God's Word. He outlines four post-sermon duties for believers: repetition, supplication…

Pastor Martin, filling in for Mr. Garlington, leads an open forum on biblical interpretation and the Christian's relationship to civil law. He begins by establishing hermeneutical principles for…

Pastor Martin introduces his new sermon series on the book of Jonah, emphasizing its historical nature, unique narrative structure, and twofold purpose. He argues that Jonah is a factual account…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the phrase "works of the law" in Romans and Galatians, challenging the New Perspective on Paul's interpretation. He argues that Paul's polemic against "works of…

Pastor Martin continues his critique of the New Perspective on Paul, focusing on its misinterpretation of "works of the law" and "righteousness." He argues that Paul's polemic against "works of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on "Hermeneutical Problems," focusing on Paul's use of "righteousness" language in Romans, particularly distinguishing between active and passive…

In 'Exposition of Romans 12:1-2, Part 2,' Pastor Albert Martin, after a review led by Pastor Gregory Nichols, expounds on the connective 'therefore,' the address 'brethren,' and the basis 'by the…

In 'Exposition of Romans 12:1-2, Part 3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the relationship between doctrine and duty, focusing on the goal and means of proving God's will. He expounds…

In "Biblical Framework of All Thinking, Part 1," Pastor Martin lays the foundational framework for biblical thinking on crucial life issues, building upon Romans 12:1-2. He introduces a three-fold…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 14:4-6, Galatians 4:8-11, and Colossians 2:16-17, addressing common misinterpretations of these passages regarding the Sabbath. He argues that while the Old Covenant…

In "Misused Texts #1," Pastor Martin begins a two-part sermon examining three Pauline passages (Romans 14:5-6, Galatians 4:8-11, Colossians 2:16-17) often cited by anti-Sabbatarians to argue against…

In "Misused Texts #2," Pastor Robert Martin expounds Colossians 2:16-17, arguing against anti-Sabbatarian interpretations that claim this passage abolishes the Sabbath. Martin demonstrates that…

Pastor Martin introduces a series on the kingship of Christ in the book of Revelation by first establishing proper principles for interpreting the book. He argues that Revelation is not a cryptic…

In 'No Crisis Experience #3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the Christian life, specifically addressing the Reformed Baptist conviction that there is no post-conversion crisis…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 6:14b, "For you are not under law but under grace," within its broader context of Romans 5-6. He argues that this verse, often twisted to promote antinomianism, actually…

Pastor Martin expounds Galatians 5:18 and John 1:17, along with a review of Romans 6:14b, to address the antinomian error that new covenant believers are not bound by the Ten Commandments. He argues…

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a series on the Ten Commandments by establishing foundational principles for their proper understanding, preaching, and application. He expounds Matthew 5:21-30…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on understanding the Ten Commandments, focusing on the third principle: when a sin is forbidden or a duty commanded, all sins and duties in that category…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces Mark 13, the Olivet Discourse, emphasizing its length, difficulty, and intensely pastoral nature. He expounds Mark 13:1-4, detailing the disciples' awe at the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:14-23 and Luke 21:20-24, focusing on Jesus' command to flee Jerusalem before its destruction. He details the occasion (the 'abomination of desolation'), the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 13:28-37, focusing on Christ's prophecy regarding the destruction of Jerusalem and the certainty of His words. He argues that the 'fig tree parable' and 'this…

Pastor Martin begins a series on the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8), emphasizing its importance for understanding other parables and the dangers of false profession. He identifies…

In 'Stony Ground Hearers Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 13:5-7, 20-21, Mark 4:16-17, and Luke 8:13, focusing on the 'stony ground' in the Parable of the Sower. He details how some…