New Birth

Pastor Martin turns from the Old Testament analogies of regeneration to the predominant New Testament analogy — the new birth. From John 3 he expounds both the necessity of the new birth (without it…

Pastor Martin introduces the doctrine of regeneration as the second threshold blessing alongside calling. He answers the question raised by effectual calling — how can a sinner dead in trespasses…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 2:23-3:15, focusing on Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus to establish the absolute necessity and the mysterious, sovereign, and effective nature of the new…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 3:1-10, focusing on the necessity of the new birth. He argues that this necessity is unchangeable because of Christ's authority, universal for all humanity, and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of John 3:1-15, focusing on the necessity and nature of the new birth. He argues that the new birth is an unchangeable, universal, and consequential…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 3:1-8, focusing on the results of the new birth. He reviews the necessity, source, and character of regeneration, then details the implied results (seeing and…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 3:1-14, focusing on the doctrine of regeneration. He systematically addresses the necessity, essential elements, source, character, result, and pattern of the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 3:1-8, focusing on Jesus's conversation with Nicodemus to assert the absolute necessity of the new birth for salvation. He explains that humanity's fallen nature…

Pastor Martin draws out the individual implications of Christ's prophetic office. From the Father's command at the Transfiguration — 'Hear ye him' — he shows that hearing must be the hearing of…

In 'What is the Straightened Way? Part 9,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on Matthew 7:13-14, Galatians 1:3-4, 1 John 5:4-5, and Galatians 6:14, demonstrating the power by which true believers…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 3:8, 14-16, concluding a series on the new birth. He details the 'pattern' of the new birth, likening the Spirit's work to the wind in its certainty…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the pastor's role as an evangelist in his regular preaching and teaching ministry, coining the term 'expository evangelism.' Drawing from 1 & 2 Timothy, Romans 10…

In his fourth foundational sermon on sexual purity, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the proposition that 'A real participation in the dynamics of saving grace will deliver us from the dominion of…

Pastor Martin expounds Revelation 2:7 and 1 John 5:4-5, arguing that overcoming sin, the world, and the devil is achieved solely through biblical faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. He…

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…

In "Essential Elements," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the nature of saving faith, building on a series about repentance and faith. He begins by reviewing traditional Reformational formulations…

Pastor Martin expounds John 3:14-15 and Numbers 21:4-9, using the Old Testament account of the brazen serpent to illustrate the core truths of the Gospel. He draws four parallels: the deadly…

In "Additional Perspectives on Brotherly Love," Pastor Albert N. Martin expands on 1 Peter 1:22-23, arguing for the inseparability of faith in Christ and love for His people. He emphasizes the…

In his farewell sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the inseparable connection between faith in Christ's person and resolute obedience to His Word. He argues that true saving faith always…