Effectual Calling

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:5, focusing on the phrase "our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance." He argues that this…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, demonstrating that a Spirit-wrought reception of the Word inevitably produces two effects: believers become followers (imitators) of Christ and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of Effectual Calling, a sub-point of Irresistible Grace, addressing the question of why some heed the gospel call while others do not. He clarifies…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:18, focusing on 'the hope of his calling.' He defines 'calling' as the powerful, efficacious work of God that brings sinners into union with Christ…

Moving from the exceptional universal call to the normal New Testament usage, Pastor Martin examines the effectual call of God under two heads: its author and its results. From 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Kings 19:19-21, detailing Elijah's call of Elisha, to reveal profound lessons about God's character and the nature of ministerial calling. He highlights God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:18, focusing on 'the hope of his calling.' He defines biblical hope as a 'fervent yearning, confident expectation, and patient waiting…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:15-19, focusing on the biblical concept of 'hope' as fervent yearning, confident expectation, and patient waiting for the promised blessings of a complete…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:2-5, focusing on the phrase "our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power." He argues that true conversion is evidenced by a radical 'turn to…

Pastor Martin opens the study of the cardinal blessings by establishing the importance of the biblical doctrine of calling. He traces three lines of thought: first, calling's strategic place in the…

In 'Good Ground Hearers Part 2,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8), focusing on the 'good ground' hearer. He argues that a saving response to…

Pastor Albert Martin continues his exposition of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13, focusing on the 'good ground hearers.' He reviews the three non-saving responses (wayside, stony, thorny…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:13-17, focusing on the call of Levi (Matthew) to discipleship. He highlights the unmistakable individuality, gracious sovereignty, and unqualified response…

Pastor Martin opens up another dimension of Christ's prophetic office: not only does Christ bring His Word to the outer ear through inspired Scripture and faithful preachers, He also exercises an…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the "Myth of Free Will," arguing that the human will, while possessing the faculty of choice, is not neutral or independent in its decisions, especially concerning…

After briefly recapping the previous study's survey of union with Christ from election to glorification, Martin turns to the nature of the union effected in effectual calling, methodically clearing…

In "A Most Encouraging Promise, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 5:10-11, focusing on the author and executor of God's promise to perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle suffering…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:18, focusing on the phrase "his inheritance in the saints." He clarifies that this inheritance is not for all humanity…

In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:34, "Who is he that condemneth?" He argues that true assurance of no condemnation is rooted not in vague feelings, but in a biblical…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 6, arguing for a 'radical cleavage with sin' as the definitive beginning of sanctification, a once-for-all act of God in union with Christ's death and resurrection. He…

Pastor Martin delivers the sixth message in a series on the sovereignty of God, focusing on God's sovereignty in grace. He expounds on the biblical meanings of 'predestinate' and 'called/calling,'…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 6:37-40 and 6:60-65, focusing on the sovereignty of God in salvation. He argues that the Father's giving of individuals to Christ is the foundational cause of…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 11:36, "For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things, to whom be the glory forever. Amen." He argues that this doxology provides…

In this second sermon on 'Union With Christ,' Pastor Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 5:17, defining the essence of true and saving religion as vital union with Christ. He argues that this union results…

Martin opens by recapping Ephesians 2:1-10, contrasting the 'before picture' of spiritual death, bondage, and wrath (verses 1-3) with God's transforming grace (verses 4-10), then focuses on the…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:6, focusing on the Thessalonians' reception of the Word 'in much affliction with joy of the Holy Ghost.' He defines 'receiving the Word' as a welcoming…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:18-19, focusing on the 'riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints.' He first clarifies that this inheritance is God's gift to His people, not God's…

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 Martin expounds on Jesus' repeated command, "He who hath ears to hear, let him hear," primarily from Mark 4:9, 23, and its parallels. He argues that 'to hear' in Scripture means more than…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 6:37, focusing on the latter half: "and him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out." He first clarifies that "coming" to Christ is synonymous with saving…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, continuing his series on the sovereignty of God, specifically in the realm of grace. He traces the 'ordo salutis' in reverse, showing how salvation…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 1:6, asserting that God initiates, continues, and completes the work of grace in all true saints. He argues that this divine commitment to perseverance is…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of union with Christ, primarily using Ephesians 1:1-14 as an introductory text. He argues that union with Christ is the central truth of salvation…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 2:12, arguing that the goal of all true ministry, whether parental or pastoral, is to see God's people 'walk worthy of God.' He defines 'walk' as the…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 3, focusing on the biblical doctrine of the perseverance of the saints. He argues that Paul's rejoicing stems from the certainty that all truly united to Christ…

Pastor Martin opens a new section on sanctification by considering it in three lights. He first relates sanctification to the human problem of sin, using the illustration of a drunk driver who needs…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the implications of Calvinistic (Reformed) theology for Christian ministry, focusing on the message, methods, and motives of those who serve. He argues that the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin returns to his 'Here We Stand' series, providing an extensive review of past topics—the authority of Scripture, the nature of God, and the person and offices of Christ—before…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:28-30, setting the doctrine of justification within the broader context of God's ultimate purpose in salvation. He argues that God's purpose is not merely to forgive…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of Irresistible Grace, the fourth point of Calvinism, primarily drawing from John 6, John 10, and Acts 16. He defines it as the Holy Spirit's…

Pastor Martin expounds John 10:27-30, focusing on Christ's description of His sheep and the certainty of their salvation. He argues that God's most glorious display of attributes is in the salvation…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of God's sovereignty in grace, asserting that salvation, from its purpose to its application, is entirely of the Lord. He traces the historical…

Pastor Martin addresses the common objection to divine sovereignty concerning the 'whosoever will' passages. He argues that there is no contradiction between God's eternal purpose to save a chosen…

In the third sermon of his 'Union With Christ' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the pervasive nature of union with Christ throughout the entire plan of salvation. He begins by…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3-4, focusing on the doctrine of election as a cause for doxology rather than debate. He defines election as God the Father's 'graciously sovereign…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:13-14, focusing on the 'sphere' in which the sealing of the Holy Spirit takes place: union with Christ through hearing and believing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:1-10, focusing on God's method of transforming sinners from spiritual death, bondage, and wrath to life, liberty, and acceptance. He meticulously defines…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 17:20-18:8, focusing on the parable of the persistent widow and the unrighteous judge. He argues that God's elect are characterized by persevering prayer for…

In this sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Paul's prayer for the Thessalonians' entire sanctification and the divine promise of its fulfillment. He meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 8:28, asserting that for true believers, all things work together for good. He defines the true people of God as those who love God and are called according to…

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…

Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 5:17 as the decisive test of genuine Christian experience, arguing that present vital union with Christ is the only ground from which a person may reason backward to…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:4-6 and related passages to explain the doctrine of union with Christ. He argues that this union is the central truth binding together God's eternal election…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 1:13-14, focusing on the Holy Spirit as the 'Spirit of promise' and the 'Holy One' in the sealing of believers. He argues that the Spirit's sealing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of Irresistible Grace, the fourth point of Calvinism, primarily drawing from John 6:37, 44, John 10:16, and Acts 16:14. He defines it as the Holy…

Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a three-part series on justification by faith, focusing this first sermon on its importance and biblical context. He argues that a clear understanding of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the doctrine of the perseverance and preservation of the saints, focusing on the absolute certainty of this truth for all true believers. He carefully distinguishes…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 28:16-20, focusing on the 'Element, Mode, and Perpetuity' of Christian baptism. He argues that baptism, far from being an indifferent matter, eloquently…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrines of perseverance and preservation, primarily drawing from Romans 8:29-30 and John 10:27-28. He argues that all who are savingly united to Christ are…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 2:10-20, addressing how divine wisdom preserves the saints in holiness. He argues that this purpose is accomplished when wisdom gains an effectual entrance…