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Self-righteousness

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A Sequel to the Call of Levi
Gospel of Mark Mark 2:15-17

In "A Sequel to the Call of Levi," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Mark 2:13-17, detailing Jesus's feast with publicans and sinners and his response to the Pharisees' accusatory questions. Martin…

Entering By the Narrow Gate, Part 3

In "Entering By the Narrow Gate, Part 3," Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, arguing that the narrow gate to life requires a radical renunciation of all self-righteousness. Drawing on…

Justification, Part 3
Justification Luke 18:9-14

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his series on justification, expounding Luke 18:9-14 and Romans 3-5. He defines justification as an act of God's free grace to sinners, emphasizing its divine…

Pharisee / Tax Collector (1996 Conf. in CA.)
Luke 18:9-14

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where listeners must see themselves. He meticulously contrasts…

True Meaning of The Law

Pastor Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, to address the fundamental question of how sinful humanity can find acceptance with a holy God. He argues that the…

Justification, Part 3

Pastor Martin continues his series on justification, expounding Luke 18:9-14 and the Westminster Larger Catechism's definition of justification. He focuses on three aspects: God as the author, free…

Paul's Spiritual Biography
Philippians Phil. 3:4-7

In 'Paul's Spiritual Biography,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Philippians 3:4-7, demonstrating how Paul's pre-conversion life, rich in inherited and attained fleshly advantages, became an…

Introduction / Pharisee's Prayer

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican, to address the fundamental religious question: 'How can a sinful man be right with God?' He meticulously…

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, presenting it as a 'portrait gallery' where listeners must see themselves. He meticulously contrasts…

Not For Anything Done by Us
Here We Stand Romans 3:19-28

Pastor Martin opens the negative side of the catechism's statement of the ground of justification: 'not for anything done by them.' He establishes from Romans 3-4, Ephesians 2, Philippians 3, and…

Most Terrible Words
Mt. 25:41

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:41, focusing on the 'most terrible words' Christ will utter to the lost: 'Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire.' He argues these words are…

The Most Terrifying Words Ears Can Hear, Part 1

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 25:41, focusing on the terrifying words, 'Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire.' He argues that these words are terrifying due to the majesty and…

Pharisee and Tax Collector (2005)

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, to address the most crucial question: 'How can sinful men be made right with the living, holy God?'…

Pharisee / Tax Collector (2005 @ TBC)
Luke 18:9-14

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, to address the most important question: 'How can sinful men and women be made right with the living…

The Supernatural in the Birth of Jesus
Christmas Matthew 1:18-25

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…

What Baggage Must Go to Get Through the Gate?
Narrow Way Matthew 7:13-14

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:13-14, urging hearers to enter the 'narrow gate' that leads to life. He identifies four 'pieces of baggage' that must be cast off for true conversion…

Act of Pardon and Acceptance
Here We Stand Romans 4:5-8

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…

Way of Acceptance with God

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Luke 18:9-14, contrasting the self-righteous prayer of the Pharisee with the humble plea of the publican. He argues that sinful humanity can only find acceptance with…