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The first in a series focusing on vv. 24-25.

Number 5 in the C&L Series

Introduction Popular WorkBasic Christianity Christianity and LiberalismApology for the Book PurposeThe most important word in the title“Condition of Low Visibility”ObjectionsClear contrasts sounds mean, impiousImpact on church statistics Light is important to healthWorthy PursuitLiberalism is not a Subset of ChristianityThesis: the great redemptive religion which has always been known as Christianity is battling against a totally diverse type of religious belief, which is only the more destructive of the Christian faith because it makes use of traditional Christian terminology. This modern non-redemptive religion is called "modernism" or “liberalism."Christianity and Modernism(Actual) Liberalism is a good thingOrigin of Liberalism (Modernism) NaturalismChanging SocietyCan Christianity endure Modern Snobbery?Goal of Liberalism (Modernism)Save Christianity What is the relationship between science, modern culture and Christianity?Science as the sole arbiter of truthScience vs. ScientismLingering impact of Scientism in 2020sSeparate reason, science from faith?Compromise with Modernism is FutileChristianity  cannot be separated from Science!Compromise cannot be confined; capitulation is inevitable Rebuke of ModernismChristianity is historically defensibleLiberal religion is is not Christianity Defending Christianity is hardThe Reproach of the Cross; glory or cross?What is worth doing? “the things that are sometimes thought to be hardest to defend are also the things that are most worth defending. In maintaining that liberalism in the modern Church represents a return to an unchristian and sub-Christian form of the religious life, we are particularly anxious not to be misunderstood”True Freedom vs. ModernismModernism is the Enemy of (true Liberalism)The cost of “progress” and “advancement”Individual Flourishing?Are the Old Paths inferior or just harder?Tyranny of Majority Warning Re: Government SchoolsSoul-Crushing Modernism  Conclusion: let the Church be the Church and fulfill her spiritual mission

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The third of three episodes overviewing the life and times of J. Gresham machen.

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Fast Imposed (vv. 24-30)Famished Rebuked (vv. 31-35)Fatal Oath (vv. 36-46)Faithful God (vv. 47-52)

1 Samuel 14:1-23, “Salvation By One Man”A.  Contrast (vv. 1-5)1.    Zeal (v. 1)2.    Breakdown (vv. 2-3)3.    Terrain (vv. 4-5)B.   Courage (vv. 6-15)1.    Faith (v. 6)2.    Freedom (vv. 6-10)3.    Mockery (vv. 11-12)4.    Panic (vv. 13-14)C.   Confusion (vv. 16-23)1.    Roll Call (vv. 16-17)2.    Religion (vv. 18-19)3.    Rally (vv. 20-23)

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A.  The King’s Submission (vv.1-7)1.    Say What?2.    The King’s Son 3.    Counter AttackB.   The King’s Sacrifice (vv.8-15)1.    Waiting on God 2.    Assurance of Favor3.    Rebuke and ExcusesC.   The King’s Solitude (vv.15-23)1.    Besieged 2.    Invaded3.    Occupied

A.  Free In Christ (vv. 1-6)1.    Purpose of Redemption2.    Implications of Slavery3.    SummaryB.   Paul’s Confidence (vv.7-12)1.    Passionate Appeal 2.    New Voice3.    Proverb4.    Encouragement5.    Persecution 6.    SarcasmC.   Use of Freedom (vv. 13-15)1.    Freedom from the Law2.    The Law Fulfilled3.    Church Growth

AM WorshipFirst Samuel 11, “Worldliness Works?”A.  Report (vv. 1-4)1.    Trouble in Gilead 2.    Treaty Proposed3.    Taunting WickedB.   Reaction (vv. 5-8)1.    Farmer King 2.    Fury3.    FaithfulnessC.   Relief (vv. 9-11)1.    Promise  2.    Hope 3.    Victory D.  Renewal (vv. 12-15)1.    Retribution 2.    Recognition 3.    Rejoicing PM WorshipGalatians 4:1-7, “Adopted by God”A.  The Change in Status (vv.1-4)1.    Folly Illustrated2.    Christ’s Advent3.    Fullness of TimeB.   The Purpose of Christ’sComing (v. 5)1.    Glory of God2.    Redeem Mankind3.    Enable AdoptionC.   The Rights of Sonship (vv.6-7)1.    The Spirit Sent2.    The Cry of Sonship3.    From Slave to Son

A.  The Role of the LawIllustrated (vv. 23-24)1.    Lust for the Law2.    Prison and CaptivityB.   Freedom in Christ (vv.25-26)1.    End of the Law2.    Sons of God in Christ C.   Union with Christ (vv.27-29)1.    Baptised into Christ 2.    Identity in Christ 3.    Heirs of Christ

A.  Selection (vv. 17-19)1.    Hope for Repentance (v. 17)2.    Rebuke (vv. 18-19)B.   Selection (vv. 20-24)1.    Wrath of God (vv. 20-22)2.    Elect of God (vv. 23-24)3.    Contrast C.   Stipulations (vv. 25-27)1.    Constitution (v. 25)2.    Retinue (v. 26)3.    Honor (v. 27)

A.  The Role of the LawIllustrated (vv. 23-24)1.    Lust for the Law2.    Prison and CaptivityB.   Freedom in Christ (vv.25-26)1.    End of the Law2.    Sons of God in Christ C.   Union with Christ (vv.27-29)1.    Baptised into Christ 2.    Identity in Christ 3.    Heirs of Christ

A.  Commission (vv. 1-8)1.    Word (v. 1)2.    Signs (vv. 2-6)3.    Instruction (vv. 7-8)B.   Confirmation (vv.9-13)1.    Heart Work (v. 9)2.    Prophets (vv. 10-12)3.    High Place (v. 13)C.   Confusion (vv. 14-16)1.    Questions (vv. 14-15)2.    Omission (v. 16)D.  Contrast

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A.  Captive Under the Law (v.23)1.    Imprisoned 2.    Salvation History 3.    CeremonyB.   Misery of the Law (v. 24)1.    Guardian2.    BurdenC.   Purpose of Captivity (vv.23-24)1.    Old Covenant Faith  2.    Old Covenant Presumption D.  Application

A.  Donkey Quest (9:1-5)1.    Lineage (vv. 1-2)2.    Failure (vv. 3-4)3.    Quitting (v. 5)B.   Divine Guidance (9:6-18) 1.    Servant’s Suggestion (v. 6)2.    Haggling (vv. 7-10)3.    Prophet Found (vv. 11-14)4.    Faithfulness of God (15-18)C.   Destiny (9:19-10:1)1.    Honors (vv. 19-25)2.    Anointed (vv. 26ff)

Morning Sermon 1 Samuel 9:1-10:1, “Tall, Dark, Hansome, and Doomed”A.  Donkey Quest (9:1-5)1.    Lineage (vv. 1-2)2.    Failure (vv. 3-4)3.    Quitting (v. 5)B.   Divine Guidance (9:6-18) 1.    Servant’s Suggestion (v. 6)2.    Haggling (vv. 7-10)3.    Prophet Found (vv. 11-14)4.    Faithfulness of God (15-18)C.   Destiny (9:19-10:1)1.    Honors (vv. 19-25)2.    Anointed (vv. 26ff) PM Sermon OutlineEphesians 3:23-24, “The Tyranny of the Law”A.  Captive Under the Law (v.23)1.    Imprisoned 2.    Salvation History 3.    CeremonyB.   Misery of the Law (v. 24)1.    Guardian2.    BurdenC.   Purpose of Captivity (vv.23-24)1.    Old Covenant Faith  2.    Old Covenant Presumption D.  Application

Grave Problems (vv. 1-5)God Grants (vv. 6-9)Greed of the King (vv. 10-18)Give Us More Government! (vv. 19-22)

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A. Under a Curse (v. 10)Presumption Regarding Blessing and LifeThe Law Brings a CurseGod Punishes All SinB. Life: Received or Achieved (vv. 11-12) 1. Plentiful Redemption (v. 11) 2. Promise of the Law (v. 12) 3. Promise Forfeit (v. 12)C. Christ: Curse, Scandal, and Blessing (vv. 13-14) 1. In Our Place (v. 13) 2. Scandalous Ministry (v. 13) 3. Blessing for Lawbreakers (v. 14)

1. Motives to Repentance (vv. 1-3) a. Misery of Sin (vv. 1-2) b. Mercy of God (v. 3) 2. Characteristics of Repentance (v. 4) a. What Repentance is Not… b. What Repentance is… 3. Glory of Repentance (vv. 5-6, 12) a. Praise of God b. Triumph of His Saints

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Jews and “Sinners” (v. 15)Problem with Jewish “Righteousness” (v. 16)The Source of Salvation (v. 16)

Captivity (v. 1)Contest (vv. 2-5)Conference (vv. 6-9)Capitulation (vv. 10-12)

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A. Condemnation! (v. 11)1. Paul’s Argument2. Public Opposition3. Reason for Condemnation4. Application: “no one has ever fallen so badly that he cannot rise again….no oneis so surefooted that he cannot fall” (M. Luther)B. Hypocrisy! (vv. 12-13)1. Freedom in Christ (v. 12)2. Visitors from Jerusalem (v. 12)3. Fears (v. 12)4. Result of Hypocrisy (v. 13)5. Application:a. conduct reveals heresyb. Christ alone brings reconciliation, justification, and freedomC. Freedom! (v. 14)1. Message of Separation2. Freedom Preserved

A survey of the hymns and Psalm 68, which we read responsively.

A. Flight (vv. 12-16)1. Tragic Scene (vv. 12-13)a. Tatteredb. Tremblingc. Application1) Fear God’s Word…2) Be Free of Trembling...2. Turmoil (vv. 14-16)a. Tumult (vv. 14-15)b. Tidings (v. 16)B. Fatality (vv. 17-18)1. Defeat (v. 17)a. Decisiveb. Deathc. Deprivationd. Application:1) The Loss of God’s Presence…2) The Character of God…2. Disaster (v. 18)a. Judgmentb. Obituaryc. Analysisd. Application: Consider Your Obituary...C. Forlorn (vv. 19-22)1. Anguish (vv. 19-20)a. Godly Womanb. Explanation of Events2. Ichabod (vv. 21-22)a. Accuracyb. God’s Faithfulness

Progeny (vv. 1-3)Direct Address (v. 1) Obedience (v. 1)Promise (vv. 2-3)Parents (v. 4)Self-ControlFondly CherishProperty (vv. 5-8)Slaves (v. 5)Sincerity (vv. 5-6)Motivation (vv. 7-8)Proprietors (v. 9)LoveLord

Seven Weeks and a Changed Heart (vv. 1-2)Seven Steps to Secure a Husband (vv. 3-5)Scheme Executed (vv. 6-13)Sent Away Full (vv. 14-15)Sit and Wait (vv. 16-18)

Strength to Stand (vv. 10-11)Strength of ChristPanoply of GodHolding Ground Stand Against Schemes (vv. 12-13)Identity of the EnemyAuthoritiesConstancy of BattleStand in the Spirit (vv. 14-17)Belt of TruthBreastplate of RighteousnessShoes: Gospel of PeaceShield of FaithHelmet of SalvationSword of the Spirit

A. The Search for Favor (vv. 1-3)1. Settling In Bethlehem2. Gleaning3. Providential CareB. Faithful Farmer (vv. 4-7)1. Providential Meeting2. First Words3. EnquiryC. Feast of Favor (vv. 8-17)1. Four-Fold Generosity2. Godly Motivation3. Mealtime4. Godly CarelessnessD. The Father’s Fingerprints (vv. 17-23)1. Abundance Provided2. The Praise of the Father3. Summary

I. Famine (vv. 1-5)A. Days of the Judges (v. 1)B. Turning Back on God (vv. 2-4)C. Death (v. 5)II. Faith (vv. 6-18)A. Grace in Bethlehem (vv. 5-8)B. Emptiness in Moab (vv. 9-14)C. Emptiness Embraced (vv. 15-18)III. Forlorn (vv. 19-22)A. Bitterness (vv. 19-21)B. Barley (v. 22)

Purity (vv. 25-27)Love Your Wife Sacrificially (v. 25)Source of Purity (v. 26)Purpose of Purity (v. 27)Priority (vv. 28-30)Self-Love (v. 28)Demonstrated (v. 29)Cherished (vv. 29-30)Pair (vv. 31-33)Duty (v. 31)Mystery (v. 32)Recapitulation (v. 33)

Motive for Submission (vv. 21-22)Christ CenteredSchool of ChristMandate for Submission (v. 23)Rational InstructionCreation Redemption UrgencyManner of Submission (v. 24)ExampleEverything

Separation (vv. 1-3)Stockpile (vv. 4-9)Support (vv. 10-14)Sabbath (vv. 15-22)Sanctity (vv. 23-31)

Sanctified Submission (v. 21)Service to Christ (v. 21)Selfless in Marriage (v. 22)PlacementExceptionsSystem of Christian Marriage (v. 22)Contrary to the WorldPaganismFeminism Christian MarriageInvoluntaryVoluntaryMotivation Divorce: Adultery & AbandonmentSpirit of Submission (v. 22) Dignity of WomenObjects of Submission Significance of Submission (v. 22)New Creation Bride of Christ 

Circumspect (vv. 15-16)Wisdom (v. 15)Redemption (v. 16)Sober (vv. 17-18)Discernment (v. 17)Control (v. 18)Spiritual (vv. 19-21)Praise (v. 19)Gratitude (v. 20)Submission (v. 21)

Paternity (Ch 11-12:26)Purification (vv. 27-30)Procession (vv. 31-42)Praise (v. 43)

A. Warning (v. 5)B. Wrath (v. 6)C. Wholeness (v. 7)

A. Vice (vv. 3-4)1. List2. Perverse Heart (v. 3)3. Perverse Speech (v. 4)B. Virtue (v. 4)1. Replacement Theology2. Gratitude

Edification (v. 29)Redemption (v. 30)Transformation (vv. 31-32)Imitation (vv. 1-2)

Assembly (vv. 1-38)Consecration (vv. 1-2)Convocation (vv. 3-5)Calling on God (vv. 6-38)Adoration (vv. 6-8)Creation (v. 6)Calling (v. 7)Covenant (v. 8)Affliction (vv. 9-15)Cry of God’s Son (v. 9)Calamity Against Arrogant Egypt (v. 10)Crushing Arrogant Egypt (v. 11)Cloud (v. 12)Commandments (vv. 13-14)Covenant Faithfulness (v. 15)Arrogance (vv. 16-32)Calloused Hearts (vv. 16-17a)Compassionate God (v. 17b)Climax of Rebellion (v. 18)Cycles of Arrogance and Pursuit (vv. 19-31)Appeal (vv. 32-38)Covenant Hope (v. 32)Confession of Righteousness (vv. 33-35)Context of Trouble (vv. 36-37)Covenant Renewal (v. 38)

A. Terms (v. 25)1. Power Principle2. The Covenant of GraceB. Truth (v. 25)1. Put Off Falsehood2. Covenant CommunityC. Temperance (vv. 26-27)1. Anger2. ResolutionD. Toil (v. 28)1. Transformation2. Productivity

A. Comfort, Comfort (vv. 9-12)1. Mourning Prohibited (v. 9)2. Feasting Required (vv. 10-11)3. Sincere Obedience (v. 12)B. Reformation (vv. 13-18)1. Reading (vv. 13-15)2. Rejoicing (vv. 16-17)3. Rule (v. 18)

A. Futile (vv. 17-19)1. No Longer Gentiles (v. 17)2. No Longer Alienated (v. 18)3. No Longer Impure (v. 19)B. Fruitful (vv. 20-24)1. Know Christ Jesus (vv. 20-21)2. Know Life in Christ (vv. 22-24)a. Put off (v. 22)b. Renewed (v. 23)c. Put on (v. 24)