In this episode, Chapter 32 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is presented. Titled "Of the Last Judgment," the chapter explores the confession's teachings on the final judgment of all mankind. It delves into the biblical principles concerning the resurrection of the dead, the judgment of both the just and the unjust, and the eternal destinies of individuals. The episode provides a detailed narration of the confession's doctrinal stance on the Last Judgment and its significance in Christian eschatology.

I appreciate your engagement. In this episode, Chapter 31 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is featured. Titled "Of the State of Man after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead," the chapter explores the confession's doctrinal stance on the state of humanity after death and the future resurrection. It delves into the biblical principles regarding the destiny of both the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing the importance of these beliefs in shaping Christian eschatology. The episode provides a detailed narration of the confession's teachings on these profound aspects of Christian theology.

In this episode, Chapter 30 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is presented. Titled "Of the Lord's Supper," the chapter explores the confession's teachings on this sacrament. It delves into the biblical foundations, purpose, and proper administration of the Lord's Supper. The episode provides a detailed narration of the confession's doctrinal stance on this ordinance, emphasizing its significance in remembering and proclaiming the sacrifice of Christ.

In this episode, Chapter 29 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is featured. Entitled "Of Baptism," the chapter provides a detailed exploration of the confession's teachings on the ordinance of baptism. It delves into the biblical principles, mode, subjects, and purpose of baptism, elucidating the confession's doctrinal stance on this sacrament. The episode offers a comprehensive narration of the confession's perspective on the significance and practice of baptism within the Christian faith.

In this episode, Chapter 28 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is presented. Titled "Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper," the chapter explores the confession's teachings on these sacraments. It delves into the biblical foundations, significance, and proper administration of both baptism and the Lord's Supper. The episode provides a detailed narration of the confession's doctrinal stance on these ordinances and their vital role in expressing and strengthening the faith of believers within the context of the Church.

In this episode, Chapter 27 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is featured. Titled "Of the Communion of Saints," the chapter explores the confession's doctrinal perspective on the fellowship and unity among believers. It delves into the biblical principles governing the communion of saints, emphasizing mutual responsibilities, love, and support within the Christian community. The episode provides a clear narration of the confession's teachings on the significance of shared faith and fellowship among believers.

Chapter 26 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is featured. Titled "Of the Church," the chapter delves into the confession's theological perspective on the nature and function of the Church. It explores biblical principles governing the constitution and authority of the Church, covering topics such as the communion of saints, the ministry, and the ordinances. The episode provides a comprehensive narration of the confession's teachings concerning the vital role of the Church in the life of believers.

In this episode, Chapter 25 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is presented. Titled "Of Marriage and Divorce," the chapter outlines the confession's doctrinal stance on the sacred institution of marriage. It explores the biblical foundations of marriage, emphasizing its divine design and purposes. Additionally, the episode covers the confession's teachings on lawful and unlawful unions, as well as the solemnity of the marriage covenant.

In this episode, Chapter 24 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith is presented. Titled "Of the Civil Magistrate," the chapter elaborates on the confession's doctrinal stance regarding the role and responsibilities of civil authorities. It explores the biblical principles guiding the relationship between the government and its citizens, emphasizing the limits of authority and the duty to uphold justice. The episode provides a thorough narration of the confession's teachings on civil magistracy.

In this episode, you'll hear a reading of Chapter 23 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession titled "Of Lawful Oaths and Vows." This chapter covers the confession's stance on the proper use of oaths and vows. It affirms that a lawful oath is part of religious worship, wherein the person swearing solemnly calls upon God to witness the truth of what they assert or promise. The chapter provides guidelines on the proper taking of oaths, stating they must be taken with all holy fear and reverence. It also addresses the nature and obligations of vows, which are to be taken advisedly, performed carefully, and not opposed to any command of God. Unlawful oaths and vows are also briefly mentioned.

This episode contains a reading of Chapter 22 titled "Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day" from the 1689 London Baptist Confession. The chapter outlines the confession's teachings on the worship that is due to God from His creatures. It covers the inward and outward elements of worship, affirming that God is to be worshipped in spirit and truth according to His own will. The chapter provides instructions on the proper regulation of worship, the roles of ministers, and the validation of worship by the Holy Scriptures alone. It also expounds on the confession's view of the Christian Sabbath, upholding the continued observation of one day in seven as holy unto the Lord to be kept by believers unto the end of the world as the Christian Sabbath.

In this episode, you'll hear a reading of Chapter 21 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession on "Of Christian Liberty and Liberty of Conscience." This chapter covers the confession's teachings regarding the liberty that believers have in Christ. It affirms that the soul liberty and freedom believers enjoy includes freedom from sin, condemnation, the curse of the law, and the bondage of human traditions and doctrines. The chapter expounds on the nature of this liberty of conscience, allowing believers to have faith in and obey God according to their understanding of His Word. It also sets boundaries, stating this liberty is not a pretense for offending others or disobeying lawful authority. The appropriate use and regulation of Christian liberty in the church is also addressed.

This episode features a reading of Chapter 20 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession, titled "Of the Gospel and the Extent of the Grace Thereof." The chapter outlines the confession's teachings on the gospel of the grace of God. It covers how the gospel contains a free and gracious call to all people to repent and believe in Christ as the only way of salvation. The chapter affirms that the gospel promise of eternal life is presented indiscriminately to sinners, including those who are called to embrace the grace of Christ by faith. It also touches on the necessity of embracing the gospel call for salvation and the sovereignty of God in granting faith to the elect.

In this episode, you'll hear a reading of Chapter 19 titled "Of the Law of God" from the 1689 London Baptist Confession. This chapter covers the confession's teachings on the moral law of God given in the ten commandments. It affirms that this law is perpetually binding, teaching us the perfect rule of righteousness and binding all people to full conformity and obedience. The chapter expounds on the law's various uses, such as revealing the holiness of God, uncovering sin, restraining evil, and providing a rule of life for believers. It also touches on how the law cannot justify believers yet points them to Christ, the end and fulfillment of the law. The place and purpose of the ceremonial laws of the Old Testament are also briefly addressed.

This episode contains a reading of Chapter 18 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession on "Of the Assurance of Grace and Salvation." The chapter expounds on the confession's teachings regarding the assurance believers can have of their salvation. It affirms that such assurance is not a bare conjectural probability, but an infallible certainty grounded upon the divine truth of the promises of salvation, the testimony of the Spirit witnessing with the spirits of believers, and the evidences of grace within their hearts and lives. The chapter covers how this assurance is desired, obtained, and maintained by believers, and addresses issues like its possibility of being weakened and revived. It encourages the use of means like the Word, desires after heaven, keeping a good conscience, and performing spiritual duties to preserve assurance.

In this episode, you'll hear a reading of Chapter 17 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession titled "Of the Perseverance of the Saints." This chapter sets forth the confession's doctrine that those who are truly regenerate, being born again of the Spirit, can neither totally nor finally fall from a state of grace. It affirms that the perseverering saints are eternally upheld and kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation. The chapter covers the grounds for this perseverance, such as God's unchangeable love, the efficacy of Christ's obedience and intercession, the Spirit's indwelling, and the nature of the covenant of grace. It also addresses the possibility of believers falling into grievous sins through temptation and the loss of assurance, while asserting that true believers can never fall from grace totally nor finally.

This episode features a reading of Chapter 16 titled "Of Good Works" from the 1689 London Baptist Confession. The chapter outlines the confession's doctrine regarding good works done by believers. It affirms that only works that proceed from a heart purified by faith, are done in obedience to God's commandments, and are aimed at glorifying God can be considered truly good works. The chapter covers the necessity of good works in believers' lives, not as a ground of justification, but as evidence of a living faith and gratitude to God. It also touches on the acceptance and rewards attached to the good works of believers performed in faith. Additionally, it rejects the notion that good works make any atonement for sin or add to a believer's justification.

In this episode, you'll hear a reading of Chapter 15 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession on "Of Repentance Unto Life and Salvation." This chapter covers the confession's teachings on biblical repentance as an evangelical grace. It describes repentance as a gospel blessing, wherein a person is made sensible of the manifold evils of their sin, so as to be humbled for it with godly sorrow, detestation of it, and self-abhorrence. The chapter outlines the nature, causes, and effects of such repentance unto life. It also distinguishes it from other kinds of sorrow and repentance found in the unregenerate. The necessity of repentance for pardon and salvation is also affirmed.

This episode contains a reading of Chapter 14 from the 1689 London Baptist Confession titled "Of Saving Faith." The chapter expounds on the confession's teachings regarding the nature of true, saving faith in Jesus Christ. It defines saving faith as the work of the Spirit of Christ in the hearts of the elect, enabling them to believe to the saving of their souls. The chapter covers how saving faith receives and rests upon Christ alone for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of the covenant of grace. It also touches on issues like the objects and acts of saving faith, its role in justification, and how it is distinguished from other kinds of faith.

In this episode, you'll hear a reading of Chapter 13 titled "Of Sanctification" from the 1689 London Baptist Confession. This chapter outlines the confession's doctrine on the sanctification of believers. It covers how those who are united to Christ and effectually called are progressively sanctified by the Word and Spirit dwelling in them. The chapter describes sanctification as the process by which believers are renewed in the whole person after the image of God, having the seeds of repentance unto life and all other saving graces put into their hearts. It also addresses the indwelling sin that remains in believers and the varying progress of sanctification in this life.