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The Covenants and Infant Baptism
Baptism Luke 1:72-73

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on infant baptism by addressing the relationship between divine covenants and the practice. He provides a compendium of biblical teaching on…

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Pastor Martin addresses the critical importance of shared biblical convictions, particularly regarding the doctrines of grace and the nature of baptism, within the context of verbal communication and…

Covenant Theology
Pre-membership Class Jeremiah 31:31-34

In 'Covenant Theology,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 1689 London Confession of Faith, particularly Chapter 7 and 19, and Jeremiah 31:31-34, to explain the foundational concepts of covenant…

Introductory Approach to the Subject

Pastor Martin introduces a series on infant baptism, outlining his reluctant but firm approach to this controversial subject. He emphasizes the need to approach it with indebtedness and love for…

Infant Baptism (John Reisinger)
Baptism Acts 16

Pastor Martin addresses the controversial subject of infant baptism, arguing against its biblical basis by systematically dismantling common paedo-baptist arguments. He begins by asserting the lack…

Rebuttal of Paedobaptism (Sam Waldron)
Baptism Hebrews 8:6-13

Pastor Martin delivers a robust rebuttal of paedobaptism, specifically addressing the Reformed paedobaptist argument rooted in the unity of God's covenant people and the continuity between Old…

Conclusions Drawn from this Biblical Evidence
Baptism John 4:1

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a seven-part series on the subjects of baptism, specifically addressing infant baptism versus disciple baptism. He argues that…

Circumcision: OT Survey
Baptism Genesis 17:1-14

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a detailed survey of circumcision in the Old Testament, laying the groundwork for understanding its relationship to infant baptism…

Circumcision: NT Survey, Part 1
Baptism Romans 2:25-29

In "Circumcision: NT Survey, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on infant baptism by examining the New Testament's teaching on circumcision. He surveys several passages from Luke…

Circumcision: NT Survey, Part 2
Baptism Colossians 2:11-13

Pastor Martin continues his New Testament survey of circumcision, focusing on how the New Covenant resolves the Old Testament tension between outward bodily circumcision and inward heart…

Relationship Betw. Circumcision/Infant Baptism #1
Baptism Genesis 17:1-14

In this Adult Sunday School class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the relationship between infant baptism and circumcision, arguing against the Paedo-Baptist position that baptism has replaced…

Q and A
Baptism Romans 4:9-12

In this Q&A session, Pastor Martin addresses questions arising from a study on baptism, specifically refuting infant baptism. He expounds Romans 4 and Galatians 3 to demonstrate that the Abrahamic…

Overview of Infant Baptism Series, Part 1
Baptism Matthew 19

In "Overview of Infant Baptism Series, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin condenses 26 lectures on infant baptism, aiming to place the controversy in proper biblical and theological perspective. He…

Doctrines of Grace: Particular Redemption

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…

A Question About Fasting
Gospel of Mark Mark 2:18-22

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…

The Sabbath Before Sinai

Pastor Robert Martin, in the third sermon of his 'The Christian Sabbath' series, expounds Genesis 4:3 and Exodus 16 to argue for the pre-Mosaic existence and observance of the Sabbath. He challenges…

The Sabbath in the Law of Moses #2
Lord's Day / Sabbath Exodus 31:12-17

In "The Sabbath in the Law of Moses #2," Pastor Robert Martin continues his series on the Christian Sabbath, focusing on its treatment within the Mosaic Law, particularly Exodus 31:12-17, 34:21…

The Covenant of Redemption

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…

Union With Christ, Part 1

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…

Major Biblical Categories
Particular Redemption Ephesians 5:25-27

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'For Whom Did Christ Die?' by examining the death of Christ through its major biblical categories: sacrifice, propitiation, reconciliation, and redemption…

Believing Into Christ (Romans 5:12-21)
Union with Christ Romans 5:12-21

Preached by Pastor Edward Donnelly at the Southeastern Family Conference (Bryan College, 2001), this opening address in a four-part series on union with Christ establishes Christ as the Last Adam…

Union with Christ, Part 1
Union with Christ Isaiah 53:10

In "Union with Christ, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity and nature of Christ's relationship to His people, particularly in the context of His atoning death. Drawing from…

Inspired P.S. #5: The Benediction Given
1 Peter 1 Pe. 5:14b

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:14, focusing on Peter's final benediction: "Peace be unto you all that are in Christ." He meticulously defines a biblical benediction as an authoritative…

God Purposed We Should Persevere
1 Thessalonians 1 Th. 3:1-10

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on 1 Thessalonians 3, focusing on the doctrine of the perseverance and preservation of the saints. He argues that true believers persevere not due to their own…

Baptism (John Reisinger)
Baptism Romans 6:2-4

Pastor John Reisinger, guest preaching for Albert N. Martin, expounds on the doctrine of baptism, focusing on its mode and subjects. He argues from the Greek meaning of 'baptizo,' New Testament…

Subjects of Baptism, Part 1 (in the Gospels)
Baptism Matthew 3:5-16

In "Subjects of Baptism, Part 1 (in the Gospels)," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a multi-part series on infant baptism by examining the biblical witness to the subjects of baptism, focusing on the…

The New Covenant and Paedobaptism (Sam Waldron)
Baptism Jeremiah 31:31-34

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin, through the exposition of Jeremiah 31:31-34 and related New Testament passages, argues that the New Covenant is the constitution of Christ's church, requiring…

Subjects of Baptism, Part 5
Baptism Acts 2:39

Pastor Martin continues his series on the subjects of baptism by examining indirect biblical evidence often cited for infant baptism. He refutes the use of Acts 2:39, arguing that the promise of the…

Hermeneutics - Q and A

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…

Why Do So Many Practice It? Part 2
Baptism Romans 9:1-13

In "Why Do So Many Practice It? Part 2," Pastor Martin continues his series on infant baptism, addressing why so many Christians practice a ritual without clear biblical warrant. He focuses on two…

How Infant Baptism Relates to … Part 1
Baptism Colossians 2:12

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on infant baptism, focusing on its relationship to the biblical significance of baptism. He first reviews the dual…

Q and A. What About Those Promises?
Baptism Acts 2:38-39

Pastor Martin addresses questions regarding the Reformed Baptist understanding of baptism, specifically challenging the Paedobaptist doctrine of a 'divine promise' for the salvation of children based…

How Infant Baptism Relates to … Part 2

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on infant baptism, focusing on its incompatibility with the biblical teaching regarding the declaratory…

Infant Baptism and The Lord's Supper

In this Adult Sunday School class from October 23, 1983, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the relationship between infant baptism and the Lord's Supper, specifically critiquing the paedobaptist…

Relationship Betw. Circumcision/Infant Baptism #2
Baptism Colossians 2:11-12

Pastor Martin continues his exposition on the relationship between circumcision and infant baptism, focusing on Colossians 2:11-12. He meticulously analyzes the Greek text to demonstrate that the…

The Church and Infant Baptism, Part 1
Baptism Acts 2:41-47

In "The Church and Infant Baptism, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a critical examination of the relationship between infant baptism and the biblical doctrine of the church. He frames the…

Overview of Infant Baptism Series, Part 2

In the second part of his series on infant baptism, Pastor Albert N. Martin systematically critiques the Paedo-Baptist position by examining the concept of a sacrament, the Lord's Supper, and the Old…

Blood of Sprinkling That Speaks
Heb. 12:18-29

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…

The Voice of Blood
Cain and Abel Genesis 4:1-13

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…

Christian Liberty #04
Christian Liberty (b) Galatians 3:1-29

In the fourth sermon of his 'Christian Liberty' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Galatians 3-5, arguing that true Christian liberty is fundamentally freedom from the Mosaic Law Covenant and…

Four Features of the New Covenant (communion msg.)
Luke 22:14-20

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 11:25, and Hebrews 8:6-12 to explain the 'new covenant' mentioned by Jesus at the Last Supper. He contrasts it with the Old Covenant…

Saducees: the Woman Who had Seven Husbands
Gospel of Mark Mark 12:18-27

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:18-27, focusing on Jesus' encounter with the Sadducees regarding the resurrection. Martin details the Sadducees' 'grand doctrine of denial'…

Question Concerning the Greatest Commandment
Gospel of Mark Mark 12:28-34

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:28-34, focusing on Jesus' answer to the question about the greatest commandment. He systematically unpacks the scribe's question, Jesus'…

Miracle of Earthquake & Rent Rocks
Gospel of Mark Mark 15:51b

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…

Subtle Appeal

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the 'New Perspective on Paul,' focusing on its 'subtle appeal' and 'alarming implications.' He systematically critiques the New Perspective's…

Sabbath in the 10 Commandments
Lord's Day / Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Exodus 20:8-11, arguing for the abiding authority of the Fourth Commandment, the Sabbath, under the New Covenant. He demonstrates its perpetual moral nature by its…

The Sabbath Created #2

Pastor Robert Martin expounds Genesis 2:1-3, arguing for the perpetual and abiding validity of the Sabbath, established at creation for all humanity, not just Israel. He addresses objections…

Christ on the Sabbath
Lord's Day / Sabbath Isaiah 58:13-14

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Fourth Commandment, 'Christ on the Sabbath,' arguing for the Sabbath's perpetual authority for New Covenant believers. He demonstrates its institution at…

Change of the Day - Part 1
Lord's Day / Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11

Pastor Albert N. Martin begins a multi-part series on the 'Change of the Day,' addressing the controversial topic of the Sabbath commandment. He lays the groundwork for understanding why the Sabbath…

The Sabbath in the Law of Moses #1
Lord's Day / Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11

In the fourth sermon of a series on 'The Christian Sabbath,' Pastor Martin expounds Exodus 20:8-11 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15, arguing for the Sabbath's perpetual moral obligation. He refutes the view…

Circumstances Surrounding the Giving of the Law
Moral Law of God Exodus 19:10-20:19

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in his sermon "Circumstances Surrounding the Giving of the Law," expounds Exodus 19-20 and Deuteronomy 4-5 to demonstrate the unique and foundational significance of the Ten…

Union With Christ, Part 2

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…

Mercy and Truth
Proverbs Proverbs 3:3-4

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 3:3-4, focusing on the twin virtues of 'mercy and truth.' He demonstrates from numerous Old Testament passages that these are essential attributes of God…

Ultimatum of God

Pastor Martin expounds Joshua 7:1-13, detailing God's 'ultimatum' to Israel after their defeat at Ai due to Achan's sin. He explains that God's presence and blessing are conditional upon obedience…

Bad Record and a Bad Heart
Hebrews 8:7-12

In "Bad Record and a Bad Heart," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the two-fold problem confronting every human being: a bad record in heaven due to sin and a bad heart on earth that loves…

Subjects of Baptism, Part 3
Baptism Acts 19:1-7

In "Subjects of Baptism, Part 3," Pastor Martin concludes his examination of New Testament passages on baptism, focusing on Acts 19 and Jesus' blessing of the children in Matthew 19, Mark 10, and…

Subjects of Baptism, Part 4
Baptism Matthew 19:13-15

In 'Subjects of Baptism, Part 4,' Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on infant baptism by examining passages often cited as indirect evidence for the practice, focusing primarily on Matthew…

Infant Baptism and Concept of Sacrament/Ordinance

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers an adult Sunday school class on October 2nd, 1983, at Trinity Baptist Church, addressing the biblical teaching concerning sacraments as it relates to infant baptism…

Historical Background

Pastor Martin introduces a series on Christian liberty by providing its historical background in both apostolic and Reformation eras. He argues that the doctrine was forged in the New Testament due…

Biblical Basis for Office/Functions of Diaconate: OT
Deacons / Deaconate Exodus 22:21-27

Pastor Martin lays the Old Testament groundwork for the New Testament office of deacon, arguing that God's character, as revealed in the Mosaic Law, Psalms, Proverbs, and Prophets, demonstrates a…