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Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Refutation of Arguments in Support of Free Choice, Part 1

Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 169-188 This reading covers the following sections: Part III. Refutation of Arguments in Support of Free Choice(a) Erasmus’ Definition of Free Choice(b) Three Views of Grace and Free Choice – or Three Statements of One View?(c) Ecclesiasticus 15:14-17.…

Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Introduction, Part 2

Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 154-169 This reading covers the following sections: (3) Part 3: Comments on Erasmus’ Introduction(b) The True Church, Which Does Not Err, Is Hidden from Men’s Sight(c) Scripture, with Its “Internal” and “External” Clarity, as the Test of Truth

Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Review of Erasmus’ Preface, Part 3 through Introduction, Part 1

Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 134-154 This reading covers the following sections: (2) Part 1: Review of Erasmus’ Preface(f) Should the Truth of God’s Necessitating Will Be Suppressed?(g) Divine Necessity and the Human Will (3) Part 3: Comments on Erasmus’ Introduction(a) The…

“The Local Church’s Relationship to Heaven & Earth” Matthew 18:15-20

An Expositional SermonMatthew 18:15-20“The Local Church’s Relationship to Heaven & Earth” Big Idea: God is glorifying Himself through the church.Application: Pray that we would pursue faithfulness to this command of Jesus Christ. (1) Church Membership Is a Command of Jesus Christ(2) Is Heaven on Earth?(3) The Local Church Is a Tool Jesus Is Using to Build His Church(4) The Church Can’t Save Anyone, Only Jesus Saves

Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Introduction & Review of Erasmus’ Preface, Part 2

Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 117-134 This reading covers the following sections:(d) God’s Foreknowledge; Contingence and Necessity(e) Should Divine Truth Be Kept from Common Ears?

Luther’s “Bondage of the Will” – Introduction & Review of Erasmus’ Preface, Part 1

Martin Luther’s “De Servo Arbitrio/On the Bondage of the Will” in “Luther and Erasmus: Free Will and Salvation” in The Library of Christian Classics, Ichthus Edition Translated and Edited by Philip S. Watson in collaboration with B. Drewery Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: The Westminster Press, 1969 Pages 99-117 This reading covers the following sections:(1) Introduction: Luther Explains His Delay in Replying and Admits Erasmus’ Superior Talent(2) Part 1: Review of Erasmus’ Preface(a) Christianity Involves Assertions; Christians Are No Skeptics(b) The Clarity of…

“Remembering Our Rescue” Exodus 12:1-13:16

An Expositional SermonExodus 12:1-13:16“Remembering Our Rescue” Big Idea: Through the institution of the Passover meal, God’s people were called to remember their salvation primarily from physical slavery in Egypt.Application: While we continue to remember their physical salvation, we should also remember, namely through the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Christ’s atoning work and salvation from spiritual slavery it accomplished. (1) Remember the Shed Blood (Exodus 12:1-28)(2) Remember the Holiness of God Displayed (Exodus 12:29-32)(3) Remember God’s Salvation (Exodus 12:33-51)(4) Remember God’s Strength to Save…