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EPISODE · Nov 29, 2025

I Have Decided to Follow Jesus: MATTHEW 4:18-22

from Understanding Christianity · host Sean Cole

Sean's new book, Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk, has been released. You can purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Compassionate-Calvinism-Defending-Doctrines-Without-ebook/dp/B0FZDNLGK4/ref=sr_1_1 https://shop.g3min.org/products/compassionate-calvinism-defending-the-doctrines-of-grace-without-being-a-jerk In Matthew 4, Jesus calls His first disciples.  In this sermon, Dr. Sean Cole asks TWO fundamental questions to help us understand our own salvation experience and the need to tell others about Jesus. Question One: WHY did these men follow Jesus? The answer: Sovereign Calling. Question TWO: What does it mean to follow Jesus? The answer: Swift Commitment. If you say yes to Jesus and decide to follow Him, it’s only because of His grace that has come to you first. It is because God has drawn you to Jesus. It is because the Holy Spirit has softened your heart toward Jesus. It is because God alone took the initiative to save you.   You can purchase Sean’s other two books here:   40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus:   https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/   Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel:  https://rb.gy/yoa223     VISIT OUR WEBSITE:   www.seancole.net     FOLLOW on:   Apple:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949   Spotify:   https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321     FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS:   YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@emmanuelbaptistchurch-ster4705   Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/sean.cole.16144   Twitter/X:   https://x.com/sdcole

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