Forgiveness

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:7, focusing on the pivotal blessing of the forgiveness of sins. He argues that a true appreciation for forgiveness stems from understanding the profound…

Pastor Martin begins a series on the biblical doctrine of forgiveness by establishing its central place in God's character, the gospel's substance and proclamation, and the believer's initial and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin delivers a sermon titled "Biblically-Based Definition and Description," focusing on the nature of forgiveness, both divine and human. He begins by surveying the linguistic…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:31-5:2, demonstrating that divine forgiveness is the indispensable foundation, motive, and pattern for human forgiveness among believers. He defines both…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds on Ephesians 4:31-32 and Colossians 3:12-14, addressing the essential conditions for God's conferral of forgiveness and man's reception of it. He critiques…

Pastor Martin continues his series on biblical forgiveness, focusing on common mistakes and misconceptions regarding mutual forgiveness among believers. He expounds on Ephesians 4:31-32 and…

In "Apologizing vs. Asking Forgiveness," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Ephesians 4:32 and Luke 17:3-4, distinguishing between the common practice of apologizing and the biblical pattern of…

Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 130:3-4 and Colossians 3:12-14, distinguishing between the conferral of gospel forgiveness and the restoration of damaged trust. He argues that while forgiveness is free…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Samuel 12:1-15, arguing that gospel forgiveness, while complete and free, does not cancel or reverse the natural consequences of sin, nor does it preclude divine…

In "The Truly Forgiven by God are Forgiving of One Another #1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 18:21-35, Mark 11:25, and Luke 6:36-37, arguing that genuine forgiveness from God is always…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Matthew 18:21-35, focusing on the principle that 'the truly forgiven by God are also the truly forgiving of one another.' He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 18:15-17, Luke 17:3-4, and 2 Corinthians 2:4-11, arguing that the offended party has both the right and responsibility to assess the genuineness of professed…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin concludes his series on forgiveness by addressing how believers are to respond when they are the offended party. Expounding on Ephesians 4:31-32 and Colossians…

In the final sermon of a 14-part series on forgiveness, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 18:15 and Luke 17:3, offering concluding counsels for believers when they are the offended party. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 3:28-30, focusing on the solemn declaration and warning concerning the unpardonable sin. He begins by affirming the glorious truth that all manner of sins and…

Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 130:3-4, focusing on the provision of forgiveness for sinners. He first establishes the setting of the psalmist's cry 'out of the depths' due to a painful awareness of…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 6:14-15, elaborating on the petition 'Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.' He argues that a forgiven man will always be a forgiving man, emphasizing that…

Pastor Martin expounds Acts 13:38-41, presenting forgiveness of sins as the central blessing of the gospel, found exclusively in the Christ of Old Testament prophecy and New Testament history, and…

Preaching from Acts 13:38-41, Martin expounds Paul's synagogue sermon at Antioch of Pisidia as a 'simple signpost to the Celestial City' with four lines: forgiveness of sins is the central blessing…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 28:13, 'He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.' He defines biblical confession as…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-3 and 4:30, along with Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-35, and Luke 17:3-5, to teach believers how to mend fractured unity within the church. He argues that…

Pastor Martin continues his series on brotherly love, focusing on how believers are to respond to specific sins within the church. Drawing primarily from Luke 17:1-4 and Matthew 18:21-35, he…

Pastor Martin expounds Proverbs 17:9, which states, "He that covers a transgression seeks love, but he that harps on a matter separates chief friends." He emphasizes that constantly dwelling on a…

Pastor Martin expounds Acts 13:16-41, focusing on Paul's sermon in Antioch of Pisidia, to present 'Simple Signposts to the Celestial City.' He systematically unpacks four truths about forgiveness: it…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of the Lord's Prayer, focusing on the petition "Forgive us our debts." He explains that 'debts' refers to sins, which are unpaid obligations against…

In "Problems of Confession Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition on the duty and nature of confession, focusing on the question of re-confessing long-pardoned sins. Drawing…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical call to be peacemakers within the church, drawing from numerous New Testament passages including Matthew 5:9, Mark 9:50, Romans 12:18…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on the doctrine of hell, focusing on its practical effects on believers. Drawing primarily from Matthew 18, 24, 25, and 7, he argues that a proper…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 11:12-14, 19-25, focusing on the explicit lesson of the withered fig tree. He outlines the prelude of the disciples' observation and Peter's exclamation, then…

In "The Healing of the Paralytic, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:1-12, focusing on Jesus's authority to forgive sins and His omniscience regarding the human heart. Martin highlights…

Pastor Martin opens the very essence of the justifying act, showing it is two distinct yet inseparable elements: God pardons all our sins and accepts our persons as righteous in His sight. He…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical doctrine of justification, focusing on its essence as an act of God's free grace. Drawing primarily from Acts 13:38-39, Romans 4, Romans 5:19, 1…

In this fortieth message of his 'Manifesto of Trinity Baptist Church' series, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 4:1-3, Matthew 5:23-24, Matthew 18:15-22, and Luke 17:3-5, addressing the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Proverbs 16:28 and 17:9, highlighting the destructive nature of a 'whisperer' and one who 'harps on a matter.' He explains that while a transgression may exist, love…

In 'Dealing with Sin Because it is Sin,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:9, urging believers and unbelievers alike to confront sin not merely for its consequences but as a direct affront to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:14-15, focusing on David's prayer for deliverance from bloodguiltiness and the restoration of his song of praise. Martin highlights how David's faith…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds the second Beatitude, "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Matthew 5:4), contrasting biblical mourning with worldly sorrow. He distinguishes…

In this communion meditation, Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces the unique format of a communion service, which necessitates a shorter, focused message. He explains that the sermon will be a brief…

Pastor Martin expounds Joshua 7:19-21, focusing on Achan's confession as a model for true biblical confession, despite Achan's lack of true penitence. He outlines the basic character of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 7:36-50, focusing on the sweet gospel assurance of forgiveness. He begins by asking what the 'sweetest words' one could hear are, using various life scenarios to…

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 Martin preaches from Isaiah 6:1-13, focusing on the foundational truths God revealed about Himself to the prophet Isaiah at his call. He argues that Isaiah's vision of God's absolute…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, in his sermon "The Ruling Disposition of Heart," expounds on the internal spiritual qualities necessary for believers to be peacemakers within the household of God. Building…

Pastor Martin expounds Matthew 5:21-24 and Matthew 18:15-17, presenting two regulating precepts for peacemaking within the church. He argues that unresolved issues between brethren are serious, even…

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…

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…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 John 2:1-2 to unfold Christ's heavenly ministry as the Advocate of His people. He shows that the believer's relationship to God is always both personal and legal, that Christ…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the doctrine of justification, specifically its two essential aspects: pardon and acceptance. Drawing primarily from Acts 13:38-39, Romans 4:5-8, and Romans 5:1…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, arguing that discouragement in the face of repented sin is a potent tool of Satan to hinder a believer's progress in grace. He illustrates this…

Pastor Martin expounds Psalm 51, focusing on David's attitude toward his sin and his pursuit of forgiveness and restoration. He argues that true repentance begins with owning sin as God defines it…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:1-2, presenting David's desperate plea for mercy as the convicted sinner's only refuge. He details David's twofold need for the removal of legal guilt and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the 'Attendants of Repentance,' focusing on the indispensable necessity of making right our wrongs wherever possible. Drawing primarily from Luke 19 (Zacchaeus)…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:12, commonly known as the Golden Rule, demonstrating its comprehensive scope and universal application to all human relationships. He argues that this…

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…

Pastor Martin addresses the origin of the fear of God, demonstrating that it is a distinct blessing of the new covenant, not something that grows on natural Adamic soil. He expounds Jeremiah 32:38-40…

In "Concluding Counsels: When We are the Offender," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 5:23-26 and Matthew 18:15, providing biblical counsel for believers when they have sinned against…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Isaiah 55:6-7, presenting God's gracious command to sinners to seek Him while He may be found. He emphasizes that this command is issued to sinners without…

In the third sermon of a series on justification, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the grounds of justification, focusing on Christ's perfect obedience and substitutionary death. Drawing primarily…

Pastor Martin preaches on the supremacy of brotherly love, drawing from Ephesians 1:15 and 1 Peter 4:8. He argues that continuous faith and love are indispensable evidences of genuine grace, and that…

In "Response to Specific Sins, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical directives for Christians responding to sin among brethren, emphasizing that fervent love must precede and…