Predestination

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:5, focusing on the doctrine of predestination to sonship. He argues that this eternal act of God flows from His infinite love, targets specific…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 1:5, focusing on God's predestination 'unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, unto himself.' He traces God's original delight in man at creation, the profound…

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…

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 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…

Pastor Albert N. Martin preaches on "Certainties Concerning God," the second half of a sermon series on thinking Christianly at the start of a new year. He expounds on three certainties about God…

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 delivers the sixth message in a series on the sovereignty of God, focusing on God's sovereignty in grace. He expounds on the biblical meanings of 'predestinate' and 'called/calling,'…

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 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…

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…

Pastor Martin opens the study of the cardinal blessings by establishing the importance of the biblical doctrine of calling. He traces three lines of thought: first, calling's strategic place in the…

Pastor Martin opens a new section on adoption, arguing that adoption is an even higher blessing than justification — as a judge's son rescuing a criminal only illustrates justification, but the judge…

This lecture, the second in Martin's treatment of pastoral intercessory prayer, systematically diagnoses the hindrances that prevent ministers from attaining consistency in this duty, organizing them…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:9-10, focusing on the phrase "according to his good pleasure which he purposed in him." He argues that God's saving wisdom, revealed through the gospel…

Pastor Martin introduces a retreat theme on the Reformed faith, focusing on its essence and practical implications for life and ministry. He expounds Romans 11:36, arguing that 'of him, and through…

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…

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 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…

Pastor Martin begins to unfold the nature of adoption by first carefully distinguishing the fatherhood peculiar to adoption from three other biblical senses of divine fatherhood: the eternal…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on God's redemptive purpose to restore His image in fallen humanity, not after the pattern of Adam, but after the pattern of Jesus Christ. Drawing from Genesis 3:15…

In "Union with Christ, Part 1," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the necessity and nature of Christ's relationship to His people, particularly in the context of His atoning death. Drawing from…

Martin expounds Ephesians 2:7 as the capstone of the paragraph, arguing that God's ultimate purpose in all of salvation - the quickening, raising, and seating of sinners with Christ - is to display…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:3, 'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.' He…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Peter 1:13-21, focusing on the glory of the Redeemer and the goal of redemption. He argues that believers are called to live in steadfast hope, universal holiness…

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…

In this Easter Sunday sermon, Pastor Martin expounds Romans 8:34, "Who is he that condemneth?" He argues that true assurance of no condemnation is rooted not in vague feelings, but in a biblical…

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 Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 1:11-14, focusing on the believer's 'inheritance in Christ.' He meticulously establishes the proper translation of 'inheritance' as something believers…

Pastor Martin continues his series on "During the Sermon," focusing on Luke 8:18 and the parable of the sower. He emphasizes that the manner of hearing God's Word determines eternal destiny and…

In "Appointment of the Father," Pastor Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, arguing that the Christian's hope of salvation is firmly grounded in two great privileges: the sovereign, selective…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds John 6:37, focusing on the latter half: "and him that cometh to me, I will in no wise cast out." He first clarifies that "coming" to Christ is synonymous with saving…