Works

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds 1 Thessalonians 1:3, focusing on the phrase "work of faith." He distinguishes between two crucial aspects of faith and works: how a sinner finds acceptance with God…

Pastor Martin concludes his exposition of Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on verse 10: 'We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God aforeprepared that we should walk in…

Pastor Martin concludes his two-part series on justification, distinguishing between the 'once-for-all' justification of the ungodly by faith alone, based on Christ's imputed righteousness, and the…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds James 2:21-24, focusing on 'declarative justification' as distinct from 'actual justification' by faith alone. He addresses the apparent contradiction between James…

Pastor Martin expounds James 2:14-26, clarifying the relationship between faith and works in justification. He argues that while justification is by faith alone, true justifying faith is never alone…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds on the biblical doctrine of justification, specifically addressing its grounds. Drawing from the Westminster Larger Catechism and numerous New Testament passages, he…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds James 2:14-26, addressing the nature of saving faith and its necessary accompaniments. He clarifies that while justification is by faith alone (Paul's emphasis), true…

In 'Not of Works, Part 1,' Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on the qualifying negative 'not of works' in verse 9. He argues that this phrase excludes all ceremonial, legal…

Pastor Albert N. Martin continues his exposition of Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on the qualifying negative, "not of works." He meticulously examines the Apostle Paul's background as a zealous…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on the phrase "that no man should glory." He meticulously connects this purpose of God's salvation to both the preceding statements about…

Pastor Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, focusing on verse 10, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God aforeprepared that we should walk in them." He argues…

Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of justification, specifically addressing the negative ground: 'not for anything done by us.' Drawing primarily from Romans, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians…

Pastor Edward Donnelly, in the third sermon of a series on Justification, expounds on its source and instrument. He argues that the source of justification is the free grace of God, demonstrated by…

Pastor Martin expounds on the doctrine of justification, specifically addressing its grounds. He argues from Romans 1, 3, 8, 10, 1 Corinthians 1, 2 Corinthians 5, Philippians 3, and Jeremiah 23 that…

Pastor Albert Martin expounds Ephesians 2:8-10, presenting it as a 'compendium of salvation by grace.' He argues that these verses comprehensively guard the doctrine of grace against pollution at…

In 'Justification, Part 4,' Pastor Albert Martin continues his detailed exposition of Luke 18:9-14, focusing on the publican's justification. He systematically unpacks the Westminster Larger…

Pastor Martin expounds on the second coming of Christ, focusing on what Christ will do with His own. He argues that at His return, all true believers, whether dead or alive, will be fully conformed…

In this sermon, Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Romans 3:21-30 and Romans 4:1-5, focusing on the doctrine of justification by faith alone. He defines justification as a forensic declaration of God's…

Pastor Albert N. Martin expounds Matthew 7:24-27, the parable of the wise and foolish builders, as the first part of a two-part sermon. He clarifies that the passage's main issue is not the ground of…