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Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:4, focusing on the doctrine of election. He meticulously defines 'election' through biblical usage, distinguishing it from national or positional…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the doctrine of Unconditional Election, focusing on the biblical words 'elect' and 'foreknowledge.' He defines election as God's sovereign choice of individuals for…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of election, beginning with its biblical setting in God's absolute sovereignty and man's total depravity, drawing from passages like Isaiah 66:1-2…
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 expounds Ephesians 1:4, focusing on the 'foundation' and 'time' of election. He argues that election is 'in Christ,' meaning Christ is the pre-existent foundation of God's…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:4, focusing on the immediate goal of election: that believers should be holy and without blemish before God. He clarifies that this holiness is not merely…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:5-6, focusing on the phrase "according to the good pleasure of his will" as the ground of election and predestination. He defines God's 'good pleasure' as…
In "Unconditional Election, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the doctrine of unconditional election, primarily drawing from the Westminster Shorter Catechism and numerous biblical passages…
The second message on unconditional election answers the four most common objections to the doctrine and traces its practical influence. The objections — it is not just, it is not fair, it kills…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of unconditional election, primarily from Ephesians 1:4-5 and Romans 8:28-30, defining it as God's sovereign choice of individuals for salvation…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:4-5 and Romans 8:28-30, along with other supporting passages, to systematically define and defend the doctrine of unconditional election. He contrasts it…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of unconditional election, primarily drawing from Ephesians 1:4-5, 11 and Romans 8:28-30, with supporting texts from Acts 13:48 and John 15:16. He…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of election, primarily drawing from passages in Mark 13, John 15, Romans 16, 1 Corinthians 1, Ephesians 1, and 1 Peter 2. He defines election as God's…
Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:4, focusing on the phrase "brethren beloved of God." He argues that God's redemptive love is a special, distinguishing love directed specifically toward His…
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 Martin expounds Ephesians 2:4-6, arguing that 'union with Christ' is the central truth of salvation, spanning eternity past to future glorification. He demonstrates how election, Christ's life…
Pastor Martin addresses the theological tension inherent in 'Inviting Men to Christ,' particularly for those who affirm both God's sovereign election and the universal call to repentance and faith…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 9:1-24, the first of several messages on this pivotal passage concerning God's sovereignty in grace. He begins by reviewing the doctrine of God's sovereignty…
Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Romans 9:1-24, focusing on the sovereignty of God in salvation, particularly the doctrines of election, mercy, and hardening. He addresses common…
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…
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 Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:1-2, focusing on the recipients of Paul's letter: 'the saints and believers that are at Ephesus in Christ Jesus.' He defines 'saints' as those consecrated…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3, focusing on the doxology 'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.' He meticulously defines what it means to 'bless God,' emphasizing…
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…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, answering the question: 'Has the gospel come to you in word only, or in power?' He argues that when the gospel comes in power, it produces…
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 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 Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:4-5, arguing that true conversion, evidenced by God's election, is always accompanied by the gospel coming 'not in word only, but also in power.' He…
In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes a series on heaven and hell by addressing the question, "Who is going to heaven?" Drawing primarily from the Book of Revelation, he outlines four…
Pastor Martin expounds Genesis 25:19-26, Malachi 1:2-3, and Romans 9:10-16 to demonstrate the sovereignty of God's grace in salvation, particularly concerning its subjects. He uses the historical…
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, speaking at the 6th Annual Trinity Pastors Conference, expounds on the necessity of a 'Return to Biblical Holiness' as the second part of a series titled 'Our…
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…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the Reformed doctrine of salvation, historically known as Calvinism, by tracing its five points through the Canons of the Synod of Dort and the 1689 London Baptist…
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…
Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of God's foreknowledge, primarily drawing from Romans 8:28-30 and 1 Peter 1:1-2, to demonstrate that it signifies God's distinguishing, special love and favor…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 11:25-27, John 3:1-11, John 1:12-13, and James 1:17-18 to teach the sovereignty of God in grace, particularly in the new birth. He argues that God's sovereign…
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…
Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces his study of Romans 9:1-24, emphasizing its pivotal role in understanding the sovereignty of God in grace. He outlines the chapter's theme as tracing the acceptance…
In this sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the blessings of sovereign grace, presenting this passage as a hymn of praise to God. He systematically unpacks the source…
Pastor Martin addresses common objections to the doctrine of God's sovereignty in grace, specifically 'Why preach the gospel?' and 'Why pray?' He argues that God commands both preaching and prayer…
Pastor Martin concludes a series on the sovereignty of God, summarizing its meaning in creation, providence, and grace, and addressing common objections like 'Why preach?' and 'What about free…
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…
In the first sermon of a series on 'Union With Christ,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3-14 and 2 Timothy 1:8-9, establishing the centrality of Christ's person and work in salvation…
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…
In 'Corporate Identity / Duty of God's People,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 2:9, focusing on the corporate identity of believers as an 'elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:1, focusing on the apostolic salutation 'Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.' He meticulously defines 'grace' as…
Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the central place of adoption in God's plan of salvation, drawing primarily from Ephesians 1:3-5, Galatians 4:4-6, and Romans 8:18-23. He argues that adoption is…
In this New Year's sermon, Pastor 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 places…
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…
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…
In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3-6, focusing on the first stanza of Paul's hymn of praise to God the Father. He defines 'praise,' 'glory,' and 'grace,' arguing that…
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…
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…
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…
Pastor Martin expounds on the 'threefold basis' for the certainty of the perseverance and preservation of God's people, drawing primarily from John 6:37-40, Ephesians 1:3-14, Ephesians 5:25-27, and…
Pastor Martin expounds on the efficaciousness of Christ's sacrifice, drawing primarily from Isaiah 53 and various New Testament passages. He defines efficaciousness as attaining the desired or…
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 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…