Original Sin

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Psalm 51:5, 'Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me,' to establish the biblical doctrine of original sin and total depravity. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 6:15-23, contrasting the slavery of sin with the servitude to God. He argues that by nature, all humanity is enslaved to sin, manifesting in voluntary obedience to its…

In "Basic Questions About Death, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Genesis 2:16-17, Romans 5:12, and James 2:26 to address how death entered the world and what precisely happens in the…

Pastor Martin preaches on the biblical answers to fundamental questions concerning death, prompted by a recent death in the congregation. He expounds Genesis 2:16-17 and Romans 5:12 to explain how…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:1-3, focusing on the phrase "by nature children of wrath." He meticulously defines 'children of wrath' as having an inseparable connection to God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 5:12-19, continuing his series on 'Hermeneutical Problems: Imputation.' He meticulously unpacks Paul's comparison between Adam and Christ, arguing for the…

Pastor Martin expounds on Jesus' phrase "If ye then, being evil" from Matthew 7:11, dedicating two sermons to the doctrine of humanity's basic sinfulness. He argues that understanding this truth is…

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…

Opening the third major division of the series, 'The Salvation We Receive and Proclaim,' Pastor Martin demonstrates that the work of salvation is the central activity of God in Scripture and…

In 'How Can a Man Discern if He is a Christian?', Pastor Albert N. Martin guides listeners through a rigorous self-examination based on two core questions: 'What opinion do you have of yourself?' and…

In "Marriage, After the Fall (a)," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Genesis 3:1-21, detailing the immediate internal consequences of the Fall on the institution of marriage. He argues that sin…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses the question of whether conquering a child's will is biblical, and how to do so without breaking their spirit. He establishes from…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 5:12-21 and 2 Corinthians 5:21, meticulously defining and defending the doctrine of 'Double Imputation.' He explains that imputation means to reckon or credit to…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Revelation 6:12-17, presenting 'The Great Day of Their Wrath' as a sobering signpost to the Celestial City. He systematically argues that a unique day of God's wrath…

In "Evangelism God's Way, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin introduces a series on biblical evangelism, using the imagery of a tree rooted in healthy soil. He argues that effective, God-honoring…

In this adult Sunday school class, Pastor Martin provides an overview of the biblical doctrine of justification, focusing on its meaning, development, and application to the ungodly. He expounds…

Pastor Martin introduces the 'original elements' of Reformation soteriology, focusing on 'Grace Alone,' 'Christ Alone,' and 'Faith Alone.' He traces the Augustinian roots of the Reformers' view of…

Pastor Martin continues his series on 'Distinctive Sexual Identity' by examining the tragic disruption of God's design through the Fall, focusing on Genesis 3. He identifies a tragic role reversal in…

In this fourth sermon on Psalm 51, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds verses 3-5, focusing on the indispensable ingredients of true confession: a painful awareness of the presence of sin, an…

In "Dealing with Our Awakened Children, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin addresses Christian parents on how to counsel their spiritually awakened children. He outlines the theological foundations…

Pastor Martin continues his critique of the New Perspective on Paul, focusing on its misinterpretation of "works of the law" and "righteousness." He argues that Paul's polemic against "works of the…

Pastor Martin expounds Romans 5:12, 19-21 and 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, arguing that the biblical concept of imputation is essential for understanding sin and salvation. He defines imputation as God…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on 'Controlling the Spirit,' focusing on anger as a primary manifestation of self-control. He expounds Proverbs 16:32, 25:28, 14:29, and 17:27, arguing…

In "Church Membership and Our Children," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the fifth affirmation of Trinity Baptist Church's manifesto: striving for a membership comprised solely of truly…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 6:4 and Colossians 3:21, defining the father's task in child-rearing. He first addresses the negative injunction, 'Fathers, do not provoke your children to…

Pastor Martin expounds on the biblical doctrine of child discipline, grounding it in the nature of the child as both a creature made in God's image and a fallen being, and in the nature of true…

Pastor Martin expounds on why children should repent and believe the gospel, drawing from Romans 5, Psalm 51, Mark 7, and other passages. He argues that children are sinners by representation in…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on the certainty of eternity, posing the question: "In 125 years, where will you be, what will be your condition, and why?" He systematically expounds the biblical…

In "Sibling Relationships," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical mandate for parents to cultivate a home environment marked by warmth, closeness, acceptance, and goodwill among siblings…

Pastor Martin expounds 2 Kings 5:1-8, the beginning of Naaman's healing, as a vivid illustration of the way of salvation in Jesus Christ. He first highlights Naaman's deep conviction of need for…

In 'Controversy over Tradition & Defilement #3,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 7:14-23, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees' externalism by declaring that defilement comes from within the…

Pastor Martin opens up the biblical concept of imputation - the charging or reckoning of one's account to another - as the very fabric of the doctrine of sin and salvation. He traces the word's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin, speaking at the 1991 Reformed Baptist Singles Conference, lays the foundational biblical and theological framework for understanding Jesus Christ as the pattern for our…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the nature and necessity of the Gospel of God as the instrument of true conversion, drawing primarily from Romans 1-3, 1 Peter 1, and Acts 2 & 16. He…

Pastor Martin expounds Hebrews 3:1, 4:14, 5:6-7, and 7:24-26, establishing the fact of Christ's priestly office and his qualifications for it. He argues that saving faith necessarily embraces Christ…

Preached in the wake of two sudden congregational deaths, this sermon expounds Hebrews 9:27 - 'It is appointed unto men once to die, and after this judgment' - not as the main argument of the passage…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 1:32 and 2:14-15, arguing that the Ten Commandments comprehensively summarize the obedience God requires of all humanity, not just Israel. He demonstrates that…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on three absolute facts of life: divine creation, appointed death, and subsequent judgment. He expounds Hebrews 9:27 and John 5:28-29, arguing that in light of these…

In "Bad Record and a Bad Heart," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the two-fold problem confronting every human being: a bad record in heaven due to sin and a bad heart on earth that loves…

Pastor Martin addresses life's ultimate questions: "Who am I?" "What should I live for?" and "What will happen when I die?" He argues that answers are found only in God's Word, not human philosophy…