Humanity of Christ

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 26:36-46, offering a 'second glimpse' into the mystery of Gethsemane, focusing on Christ's desire for human companionship in suffering. He argues that it is…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 11:12-19, focusing on the cursing of the fig tree and the cleansing of the temple, to vividly manifest the true humanity of Christ. He argues that Christ's physical…

Pastor Martin opens the second major section of Christology by establishing the importance of Christ's true humanity. The doctrine is of saving significance — without a true body and a reasonable…

Pastor Martin opens the period of manifestation in the Gospels, demonstrating that Jesus Christ is truly man as witnessed in his conception, birth, infancy, and growth to manhood. He expounds Luke's…

Continuing the witness of the Gospels to Christ's true humanity, Pastor Martin walks through evidence that Jesus possessed a true human body that hungered, thirsted, grew weary, slept, was…

Pastor Martin completes the witness of the Gospels to Christ's true human soul by tracing the actings of his human mind and emotions. Using the analogy of assembling a model from every piece in the…

Pastor Martin moves from the Gospels into the period of explanation and application, demonstrating that the apostolic epistles continue to assert Christ's true humanity as essential to the gospel. He…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds John 19:25-27, focusing on Jesus' sensitive care for His mother Mary while on the cross. He argues that Jesus, as the perfect Son, perfectly obeyed the Fifth…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the humanity of Christ by examining the fact, effects, and implications of Jesus's emotions, drawing from various Gospel accounts. He categorizes…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the sinlessness of Jesus Christ, drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:14-15, and 1 Peter 2:22. He argues that Christ's perfect sinlessness…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 9:14-27, detailing the sad prelude and specific manifestation of Jesus's grace and power in healing a demon-possessed boy. He highlights the disciples' failure…

In "The Temptation of Jesus, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:9-13, focusing on Christ's temptation in the wilderness. He argues that this passage proclaims the depths of Christ's…

In "The Triumphal Entry, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 11:1-11, demonstrating that Jesus' entry into Jerusalem was a deliberate, public, and unashamed declaration of His messianic…

In "The Triumphal Entry, Part 2," Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Mark 11:1-11, focusing on what the incident reveals about Jesus Christ. He first highlights Christ's unique glory…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 11:12-19, detailing Jesus' cursing of the fig tree and cleansing of the temple during Passion Week. He explains the circumstances leading to these events, the vigorous…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 11:11-19, focusing on the cursing of the fig tree and the cleansing of the temple, to demonstrate the vivid manifestations of Christ's humanity and, more…

In 'Jesus Questions the Scribes,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 12:35-37 and Matthew 22:41-46, where Jesus silences the Pharisees by challenging their narrow understanding of the Messiah's…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:1-11, the opening of Mark's passion narrative, to reveal diverse attitudes toward Christ. He contrasts the murderous intent of the religious leaders and the covetous…

In 'Preparation for the Passover Meal,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:12-16, detailing Christ's meticulous arrangements for the Passover, which foreshadow His betrayal and the institution…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:17-21, focusing on Jesus' disclosure of Judas's betrayal. He uses this passage to validate the compatibility of God's absolute sovereignty and human responsibility…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane as the 'shadow of Golgotha.' He meticulously analyzes Jesus' physical posture, the substance of His prayer to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Hebrews 5:7-9, focusing on Jesus's three visits to his sleeping disciples in Gethsemane. He highlights Jesus's selfless concern for his disciples…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:53-65, detailing Jesus' initial nighttime trial before the Sanhedrin. He meticulously outlines the setting, the four stages of accusation, interrogation, condemnation…

In 'John's Postscript: The Piercing of Jesus,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 19:30-37, focusing on the piercing of Christ's side after his death, an event unique to John's Gospel. He…

Pastor Martin continues his exposition of Mark 2:1-12, focusing on the healing of the paralytic. He introduces the significant title 'Son of Man,' explaining its Messianic, divine-human, and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 4:35-41, 'The Stilling of the Tempest,' to powerfully declare the true identity of Jesus Christ as the God-man, demonstrating both His perfect humanity and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:1-6, detailing Jesus' return to Nazareth, the astonishment and offense of his hometown, and his marvel at their unbelief. Martin draws three lines of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 6:30-44, detailing the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand. He argues that this event is a convincing declaration of Christ's unique person as the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 7:31-37, detailing Jesus' healing of a deaf and dumb man. He argues that this miracle serves as a convincing validation of Jesus' identity as the Messiah, a…

In 'Jesus' Announcement and Peter's Rebuke,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 8:27-33, focusing on Jesus' first clear prophecy of his suffering, rejection, death, and resurrection, and Peter's…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 9:2-8, the account of the Transfiguration, emphasizing its precise setting, specific details, and profound sequel. He meticulously details the timing, witnesses, and…

Pastor Martin argues that "Son of Man" — often misunderstood as a mere title of Christ's humanity — is actually a title of His deity, drawing from Daniel 7 and Christ's own self-consciousness. The…

Drawing especially from Hebrews 2 and 4, Pastor Martin shows that because Christ is truly man he is fully qualified to be a sympathetic high priest who, having suffered being tempted, can succor his…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 11:29-32, comparing Jesus Christ to the prophet Jonah. He argues that Jesus is immeasurably greater than Jonah in His person, office, fulfillment of commission, authority…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the widespread discussion surrounding Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of the Christ," by highlighting five crucial omissions from the movie that are…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 4:14-16 and Hebrews 2:17-18, continuing his series on the intercession of Christ. He argues that Christ's heavenly work is not only securing and supplying what was…

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 19:1-10, focusing on Jesus' statement, "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost." He meticulously unpacks the significance of the title "Son of…

Pastor Martin expounds 1 Peter 3:22, focusing on the session of Christ at God's right hand. He defines Christ's exaltation as encompassing His resurrection, ascension, and session, emphasizing a…

In this Christmas Day sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, addressing the two fundamental questions concerning Jesus: 'Who is He?' and 'Why did He come?' Martin meticulously…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 2:1-20, focusing on the angel's announcement of Christ's birth. He meticulously dissects the setting (shepherds, Bethlehem, Roman census) and the substance of…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 2, focusing on the worship of the Magi and contrasting it with the reactions of Herod and the chief priests and scribes. He argues that the Magi's journey and…

In this Christmas Day sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, addressing the two fundamental questions concerning Jesus: 'Who is He?' and 'Why did He come?' Martin argues that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the supernatural elements surrounding the birth of Jesus, drawing primarily from Matthew 1 and Luke 1. He systematically unpacks the supernatural conception, the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 2 Corinthians 8:9, "For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might…

In this Christmas Day sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 1:18-25, addressing the diverse convictions within his congregation regarding the holiday. He focuses on two fundamental…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 15:22-23, focusing on Christ's refusal of drugged wine on the cross. He argues that Jesus refused this analgesic to demonstrate the voluntary nature of his suffering and…

In 'The Cup He Refused to Drink,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:22-23, focusing on Christ's refusal of drugged wine before his crucifixion. He argues that Jesus refused this analgesic to…

In 'The Cup He Will Yet Drink,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:25, focusing on Christ's declaration that he will not drink of the fruit of the vine again until he drinks it new in the…

In this sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:19-23, focusing on the "exceeding greatness of God's power" manifested in Christ. He meticulously distinguishes between Christ's divine essence and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:19-22, focusing on Christ as the Chief Cornerstone of the church. He meticulously identifies Christ Jesus as the historical, pre-eminent, and perpetual…

In "Brief Glimpse into the Mystery of Gethsemane," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14, and Luke 22, focusing on Christ's agony in Gethsemane as the 'shadow of Calvary.' He…

In "The Baptism of Jesus, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:9-11, with supporting texts from Matthew 3 and John 1, to reveal the profound significance of Jesus' baptism, anointing with…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 10:45, "The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many." He first establishes Jesus' self-designation as the…

In "Disclosure of the Betrayer," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 14:17-21 and John 13:21-30, detailing Jesus' shocking revelation of Judas's betrayal during the Passover meal. He examines the…

Pastor Martin expounds Mark 14:32-42 and Luke 22:43-44, focusing on the 'sidelights' of Gethsemane: the angelic visitation and Christ's bloody perspiration. He argues that the angel's strengthening…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:1-5, with background from John 18:28-38 and Luke 23:1-7, detailing Jesus' early morning trial before the Sanhedrin and his initial appearance before Pilate…

In "Jesus Mocked by the Soldiers," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:15-20, detailing the sadistic brutality and shameful mockery Jesus endured in the praetorium at the hands of Roman…

In "The Crucifixion and the Mockery," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 15:21-32, detailing the physical act of crucifixion and the intense mockery Jesus endured. He emphasizes that while the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Mark 16:1-8 and 1 Corinthians 15, focusing on the theological implications of the empty tomb for Jesus Christ himself. He argues that the resurrection serves as…

In 'The Healing of Peter's Mother-in-Law,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 1:29-31, highlighting the accessibility, compassion, condescension, and gracious omnipotence of Jesus Christ. He…