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The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 6: Of The Fall Of Man, Of Sin And Of The Punishment Thereof - Paragraph 1Chapter 6: Of The Fall Of Man, Of Sin And Of The Punishment Thereof PARAGRAPH 1 Although God created man upright and perfect, and gave him a righteous law, which had been unto life had he kept it, and threatened death upon the breach thereof,1 yet he did not long abide in this honor; Satan using the subtlety of the serpent to seduce Eve, then by her seducing Adam, who, without any compulsion, did willfully transgress the law of their creation, and the command given to them, in eating the forbidden fruit,2 which God was pleased, according to...
2023-06-1200 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence - Paragraph 7Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence PARAGRAPH 7 As the providence of God doth in general reach to all creatures, so after a more special manner it taketh care of His church, and disposeth of all things to the good thereof.23 23 1 Tim. 4:10; Amos 9:8–9; Isa. 43:3–5
2023-06-0900 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence - Paragraph 6Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence PARAGRAPH 6 As for those wicked and ungodly men whom God, as the righteous judge, for former sin doth blind and harden;17 from them He not only withholdeth His grace, whereby they might have been enlightened in their understanding, and wrought upon their hearts;18 but sometimes also withdraweth the gifts which they had,19 and exposeth them to such objects as their corruption makes occasion of sin;20 and withal, gives them over to their own lusts, the temptations of the world, and the power of Satan,21 whereby it comes to pass that they harde...
2023-06-0800 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence - Paragraph 5Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence PARAGRAPH 5 The most wise, righteous, and gracious God doth often times leave for a season His own children to manifold temptations and the corruptions of their own hearts, to chastise them for their former sins, or to discover unto them the hidden strength of corruption and deceitfulness of their hearts, that they may be humbled; and to raise them to a more close and constant dependence for their support upon Himself; and to make them more watchful against all future occasions of sin, and for other just and holy ends.15 So t...
2023-06-0700 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence - Paragraph 4Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence PARAGRAPH 4 The almighty power, unsearchable wisdom, and infinite goodness of God, so far manifest themselves in His providence, that His determinate counsel extendeth itself even to the first fall, and all other sinful actions both of angels and men;11 and that not by a bare permission, which also He most wisely and powerfully boundeth, and otherwise ordereth and governeth,12 in a manifold dispensation to His most holy ends;13 yet so, as the sinfulness of their acts proceedeth only from the creatures, and not from God, who, being most holy and righteous, nei...
2023-06-0600 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence - Paragraph 3Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence PARAGRAPH 3 God, in His ordinary providence maketh use of means,7 yet is free to work without,8 above,9 and against them10 at His pleasure. 7 Acts 27:31,44; Isa. 55:10–11 8 Hosea 1:79 Rom. 4:19–2110 Dan. 3:27
2023-06-0500 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence - Paragraph 2Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence PARAGRAPH 2 Although in relation to the foreknowledge and decree of God, the first cause, all things come to pass immutably and infallibly;4 so that there is not anything befalls any by chance, or without His providence;5 yet by the same providence He ordereth them to fall out according to the nature of second causes, either necessarily, freely, or contingently.6 4 Acts 2:235 Prov. 16:336 Gen. 8:22
2023-06-0200 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence - Paragraph 1Chapter 5: Of Divine Providence PARAGRAPH 1 God the good Creator of all things, in His infinite power and wisdom does uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures and things,1 from the greatest even to the least,2 by His most wise and holy providence, to the end for the which they were created, according unto His infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of His own will; to the praise of the glory of His wisdom, power, justice, infinite goodness, and mercy.3 1 Heb. 1:3; Job 38:11; Isa. 46:10–11; Ps. 135:62 Matt. 10:29–313 Eph. 1; 11
2023-06-0100 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 4: Of Creation - Paragraph 3Chapter 4: Of Creation PARAGRAPH 3 Besides the law written in their hearts, they received a command not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil,9 which while they kept, they were happy in their communion with God, and had dominion over the creatures.10 9 Gen. 2:1710 Gen. 1:26,28
2023-05-3100 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 4: Of Creation - Paragraph 2Chapter 4: Of Creation PARAGRAPH 2 After God had made all other creatures, He created man, male and female,4 with reasonable and immortal souls,5 rendering them fit unto that life to God for which they were created; being made after the image of God, in knowledge, righteousness, and true holiness;6 having the law of God written in their hearts,7 and power to fulfill it, and yet under a possibility of transgressing, being left to the liberty of their own will, which was subject to change.8 4 Gen. 1:275 Gen. 2:76 Eccles. 7:29; Gen. 1:267 Rom. 2:14–158 Gen. 3:6
2023-05-3000 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 4: Of Creation - Paragraph 1Chapter 4: Of Creation PARAGRAPH 1 In the beginning it pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,1 for the manifestation of the glory of His eternal power,2 wisdom, and goodness, to create or make the world, and all things therein, whether visible or invisible, in the space of six days, and all very good.3 1 John 1:2–3; Heb. 1:2; Job 26:132 Rom. 1:203 Col. 1:16; Gen. 1:31
2023-05-2900 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 3: Of God's Decree - Paragraph 7Chapter 3: Of God's Decree PARAGRAPH 7 The doctrine of the high mystery of predestination is to be handled with special prudence and care, that men attending the will of God revealed in His Word, and yielding obedience thereunto, may, from the certainty of their effectual vocation, be assured of their eternal election;18 so shall this doctrine afford matter of praise,19 reverence, and admiration of God, and of humility,20 diligence, and abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the gospel.21 18 1 Thess. 1:4–5; 2 Pet. 1:1019 Eph. 1:6; Rom. 11:3320 Rom. 11:5–6, 2021 Luke 10:20
2023-05-2600 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 3: Of God's Decree - Paragraph 6Chapter 3: Of God's Decree PARAGRAPH 6 As God hath appointed the elect unto glory, so He hath, by the eternal and most free purpose of His will, foreordained all the means thereunto;13 wherefore they who are elected, being fallen in Adam, are redeemed by Christ,14 are effectually called unto faith in Christ, by His Spirit working in due season, are justified, adopted, sanctified,15 and kept by His power through faith unto salvation;16 neither are any other redeemed by Christ, or effectually called, justified, adopted, sanctified, and saved, but the elect only.17 13 1 Pet. 1:2; 2 Thess. 2:1314 1 Thess...
2023-05-2500 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 3: Of God's Decree - Paragraph 5Chapter 3: Of God's Decree PARAGRAPH 5 Those of mankind that are predestinated to life, God, before the foundation of the world was laid, according to His eternal and immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of His will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of His mere free grace and love,11 without any other thing in the creature as a condition or cause moving Him thereunto.12 11 Eph. 1:4, 9, 11; Rom. 8:30; 2 Tim. 1:9; I Thess. 5:912 Rom. 9:13,16; Eph. 2:5,12
2023-05-2400 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 3: Of God's Decree - Paragraph 4Chapter 3: Of God's Decree PARAGRAPH 4 These angels and men thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed, and their number so certain and definite, that it cannot be either increased or diminished. 10 10 2 Tim. 2:19; John 13:18
2023-05-2300 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 3: Of God's Decree - Paragraph 3Chapter 3: Of God's Decree PARAGRAPH 3 By the decree of God, for the manifestation of His glory, some men and angels are predestinated, or foreordained to eternal life through Jesus Christ,7 to the praise of His glorious grace;8 others being left to act in their sin to their just condemnation, to the praise of His glorious justice.9 7 1 Tim. 5:21; Matt. 25:348 Eph. 1:5–69 Rom. 9:22–23; Jude 4
2023-05-2200 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 3: Of God's Decree - Paragraph 2Chapter 3: Of God's Decree PARAGRAPH 2 Although God knoweth whatsoever may or can come to pass, upon all supposed conditions,5 yet hath He not decreed anything, because He foresaw it as future, or as that which would come to pass upon such conditions.6 5 Acts 15:186 Rom. 9:11,13,16,18
2023-05-1900 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 3: Of God's Decree - Paragraph 1Chapter 3: Of God's Decree PARAGRAPH 1 God hath decreed in himself, from all eternity, by the most wise and holy counsel of His own will, freely and unchangeably, all things, whatsoever comes to pass;1 yet so as thereby is God neither the author of sin nor hath fellowship with any therein;2 nor is violence offered to the will of the creature, nor yet is the liberty or contingency of second causes taken away, but rather established;3 in which appears His wisdom in disposing all things, and power and faithfulness in accomplishing His decree.4 1 Isa. 46:10; Eph...
2023-05-1800 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 2: Of God And Of The Holy Trinity - Paragraph 3Chapter 2: Of God And Of The Holy Trinity PARAGRAPH 3 In this divine and infinite Being there are three subsistences, the Father, the Word or Son, and Holy Spirit,27 of one substance, power, and eternity, each having the whole divine essence, yet the essence undivided:28 the Father is of none, neither begotten nor proceeding; the Son is eternally begotten of the Father;29 the Holy Spirit proceeding from the Father and the Son;30 all infinite, without beginning, therefore but one God, who is not to be divided in nature and being, but distinguished by several peculiar relative prop...
2023-05-1701 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 2: Of God And Of The Holy Trinity - Paragraph 2Chapter 2: Of God And Of The Holy Trinity PARAGRAPH 2 God, having all life,17 glory,18 goodness,19 blessedness, in and of Himself, is alone in and unto Himself all-sufficient, not standing in need of any creature which He hath made, nor deriving any glory from them,20 but only manifesting His own glory in, by, unto, and upon them; He is the alone fountain of all being, of whom, through whom, and to whom are all things,21 and He hath most sovereign dominion over all creatures, to do by them, for them, or upon them, whatsoever Himself pleases;22 in His...
2023-05-1601 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 2: Of God And Of The Holy Trinity - Paragraph 1Chapter 2: Of God And Of The Holy Trinity PARAGRAPH 1 The Lord our God is but one only living and true God;1 whose subsistence is in and of Himself,2 infinite in being and perfection; whose essence cannot be comprehended by any but Himself;3 a most pure spirit,4 invisible, without body, parts, or passions, who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto;5 who is immutable,6 immense,7 eternal,8 incomprehensible, almighty,9 every way infinite, most holy,10 most wise, most free, most absolute; working all things according to the counsel of His own immutable and most r...
2023-05-1501 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 10Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 10 The supreme judge, by which all controversies of religion are to be determined, and all decrees of councils, opinions of ancient writers, doctrines of men, and private spirits, are to be examined, and in whose sentence we are to rest, can be no other but the Holy Scripture delivered by the Spirit, into which Scripture so delivered, our faith is finally resolved.21 21 Matt. 22:29, 31, 32; Eph. 2:20; Acts 28:23
2023-05-1200 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 9Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 9 The infallible rule of interpretation of Scripture is the Scripture itself; and therefore when there is a question about the true and full sense of any Scripture (which are not many, but one), it must be searched by other places that speak more clearly.20 20 2 Pet. 1:20–21; Acts 15:15–16
2023-05-1100 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 8Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 8 The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old),14 and the New Testament in Greek (which at the time of the writing of it was most generally known to the nations), being immediately inspired by God, and by His singular care and providence kept pure in all ages, are therefore authentic; so as in all controversies of religion, the church is finally to appeal to them.15 But because these original tongues are not known to all the people of God, who ha...
2023-05-1001 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 7Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 7 All things in Scripture are not alike plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all;12 yet those things which are necessary to be known, believed and observed for salvation, are so clearly propounded and opened in some place of Scripture or other, that not only the learned, but the unlearned, in a due use of ordinary means, may attain to a sufficient understanding of them.13 12 2 Pet. 3:1613 Ps. 19:7; Psalm 119:130
2023-05-0900 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 6Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 6 The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for His own glory, man's salvation, faith and life, is either expressly set down or necessarily contained in the Holy Scripture: unto which nothing at any time is to be added, whether by new revelation of the Spirit, or traditions of men.9 Nevertheless, we acknowledge the inward illumination of the Spirit of God to be necessary for the saving understanding of such things as are revealed in the Word,10 and that there are some circumstances concerning the worship of God, an...
2023-05-0801 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 5Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 5 We may be moved and induced by the testimony of the church of God to a high and reverent esteem of the Holy Scriptures; and the heavenliness of the matter, the efficacy of the doctrine, and the majesty of the style, the consent of all the parts, the scope of the whole (which is to give all glory to God), the full discovery it makes of the only way of man's salvation, and many other incomparable excellencies, and entire perfections thereof, are arguments whereby it does abundantly evidence itself...
2023-05-0501 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 4Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 4 The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, depends not upon the testimony of any man or church, but wholly upon God (who is truth itself), the author thereof; therefore it is to be received because it is the Word of God.7 7 2 Pet. 1:19–21; 2 Tim. 3:16; 1 Thess. 2:13; 1 John 5:9
2023-05-0400 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 3Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 3 The books commonly called Apocrypha, not being of divine inspiration, are no part of the canon or rule of the Scripture, and, therefore, are of no authority to the church of God, nor to be any otherwise approved or made use of than other human writings.6 6 Luke 24:27,44; Rom. 3:2
2023-05-0300 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 2Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 2 Under the name of Holy Scripture, or the Word of God written, are now contained all the books of the Old and New Testaments, which are these: OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, The Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Matthew, Mark, Luke, John...
2023-05-0202 minThe 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric Kahure
The 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith; Read by Eric KahureThe 1689LBCF | Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures - Paragraph 1Chapter 1: Of The Holy Scriptures PARAGRAPH 1 The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience,1 although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God, as to leave men inexcusable; yet are they not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and His will which is necessary unto salvation.2 Therefore it pleased the Lord at sundry times and in diversified manners to reveal Himself, and to declare (that) His will unto His church;3 and...
2023-05-0101 minPastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 6: Lecture 5 - Corporate Worship | Albert N. MartinI. Directives for Ordering the Corporate Worship of God A. Introductory Perspectives – Explanation of terminology – In three of the four introductory perspectives the words “well-grounded conviction” are used. a. “Well-grounded” – that which rests upon a legitimate biblical foundation and is clearly grasped by the enlightened understanding. b. “Conviction” – that which has become a felt religious and moral persuasion. 1. You must have a well-grounded conviction concerning the divine institution of the corporate worship of the people of God James Bannerman, The Church of Christ, vol. 1, (Edmonton, AB: Still Waters Rev...
2022-07-291h 10Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 6: Lecture 4 - Biblical Tasks | Albert N. MartinSection 1: The Biblical Tasks Pertaining to the Life and Activity of the Church Introduction: The crucial importance of this subject A. The pivotal passage which demonstrates the crucial importance of the corporate life and activity of the church. 1 Tim. 3:14-15 1. The circumstances in which Paul wrote a. Sanctified desire b. Realistic qualification 2. The principal issue of concern Richard C. H. Lenski, The Interpretation of St. Paul’s Epistles to the Colossians, to the Thessalonians, to Timothy, to Titus and to Philemon, (Minneapolis, MN: Au...
2022-07-2951 minPastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 6: Lecture 3 - Dominant Dispositions | Albert N. Martin4. A disposition of self-giving love a. Christ Jn. 10:11-12, Jn. 15-18; Eph. 5:25 b. Paul 1 Thess. 2:7-8, 1 Thess. 11-12; 2 Cor. 12:14-15; Phil. 2:17; Col. 1:24 Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1968), pp. 117-118. c. APPLICATION: Gal. 5:22; 2 Cor. 3:18 5. A disposition of principled zeal for the honor and glory of God a. Christ Jn. 2:13-17 William Hendricksen, New Testament Commentary Exposition of the Gospel According to John, (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1972), p. 122. Jn. 12:27-28; Rev. 2-3
2022-07-291h 13Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 6: Lecture 2 - Prevailing Disposition | Albert N. MartinII. In Its Prevailing Disposition We will now address eight different aspects of the disposition of the task A. Introduction 1. A definition of disposition: “the normal or prevailing aspect of a man’s nature and the essential quality of his nature.” 2. An explanation of the selective principle employed a. The Lord Jesus Christ as the perfect pattern and exemplar of the disposition of effective oversight b. The apostle Paul and others in so far as they imitate those graces which are found in their perfection in our Lord J...
2022-07-281h 02Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 6: Lecture 1 - Introduction | Albert N. MartinA GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THIS UNIT First, in what I regard as a classic exposition of 1 Peter, John Brown, in his preliminary remarks to his exposition of chapter 5:1-4, asserts that the whole work of the eldership can be subsumed under two major categories: namely, teaching and ruling, or instructing and superintending. Second, in a similar way, (and perhaps John Brown was influenced by him), John Owen asserts that pastoral feeding of the flock of God involves “teaching or instruction and rule or discipline.” He then goes on to assert that under these two categories, all...
2022-07-2857 minPastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 13 - In Relationship to the Environment | Albert N. MartinThe Preacher in His Present Relationship to the Physical Environment of His Preaching Introduction We readily acknowledge that the Scriptures and Church history teach us that God can bless and has blessed the preaching of His word in very uncongenial circumstances.  However, what God can and may do in His absolute sovereignty, is not to be the standard by which we seek to provide as congenial an atmosphere as possible for the preaching of the Word of God. 1. We are not preaching to disembodied spirits or insensitive bodily creatures. Mk. 8:1-3
2022-07-2857 minPastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 12 - In Relationship to Written Material | Albert N. MartinThe Preacher and His Present Relationship to His Paper (Written material taken into the pulpit) Introduction It is crucial that we identify the precise issue under discussion in this lecture. 1. Negatively stated The issue is NOT how much written composition is done in the study, or how much written material is actually brought into the pulpit with the preacher. In the previous unit of pastoral theology, I address the moot question concerning how much writing should be done at the level of our preparation in the study. Consult those...
2022-07-2748 minPastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 11 - In Relationship to Hearers | Albert N. MartinHaving considered the: I. THE PREACHER AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO GOD AS HE PREACHES II. THE PREACHER AND HIS RELATIONSHIP TO HIMSELF AS HE PREACHES, …we now take up this third major category of concern, namely: III. The Preacher and His Relationship to His Hearers as He Preaches A FOUNDATIONAL PERSPECTIVE AS WE TAKE UP THIS SUBJECT Rev. James Stalker, The Preacher and His Models, (New York: A. C. Armstrong & Son, 1891), pp. 167-168. A. The fact and importance of mutual empathetic involvement between the preacher an...
2022-07-2752 minPastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 10 - Physical Action in Preaching | Albert N. MartinThe preacher’s physical action in preaching  NOTE: As we take up this subject, we will once again confront one of the central axioms of this entire course in Pastoral Theology. The axiom is that there is no conflict between nature and grace. Or, stated another way, what God has given to us in general and special revelation are perfectly compatible revelations of His mind and will for us.  Or to state it yet another way, there is to be no conflict between what we are as men, and what we are as preachers 1. The legi...
2022-07-271h 04Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 9 - Employment of Vocal Powers | Albert N. Martin3. An identification and description of the various vocal powers INTRODUCTION: MY WORKING THESIS IS TWO-FOLD: 1) Negatively stated: None of the God- given dimensions of our vocal powers should be omitted or poorly regulated in the act of preaching. 2) Positively stated: All of the God-given dimensions of our vocal powers ought to be wisely employed in the service of God’s truth. a) I am not about to identify all the parts of our physiology that are involved in the act of preaching. b) Different writers on this subject list a...
2022-07-261h 06Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 8 - Vocal Powers | Albert N. MartinC. The preacher’s vocal powers and their employment in the act of preaching 1. The relative importance of the vocal powers in preaching. a. In relationship to the vital, consistent, and growing Christian character of the preacher, the vocal powers are of secondary importance. 1) Explanation It is a well known truism that “What you are and what you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear a word that you say.” It is for this reason that the primary biblical requirements for the office of an elder are those that p...
2022-07-2655 minPastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 7 - Appropriate Expression of Emotions in Preaching | Albert N. MartinThe basis for the moral obligations in conjunction with our emotions THE FOUNDATIONAL THESIS: It is our duty to cultivate, control, and appropriately express our emotions in the act of preaching a. The Logical Proof 1) Self-control is a biblical duty. Prov. 16:32; Prov. 14:29; Gal. 5:23 2) Our emotions are a part of our God-given self. 3) Therefore, the control of our emotions is our duty. b. The Mathematical Proof 1) The whole includes all of its parts. 2) Our emotions are an integral part of our full...
2022-07-261h 08Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. Martin
Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 6 - Emotions in Oral Communication | Albert N. Martin3. The strategic place and function of the emotions in oral communication a. It is an indisputable fact that the emotions cause great physiological effects in general. 1) Fear make the adrenal glands pump out adrenaline, increasing the heart rate. 2) Anxiety can influence the flow of digestive juices causing heartburn. 3) Grief opens up the tear ducts and makes the whole frame crumble with sobbing. b. Furthermore, it is an equally indisputable fact that the emotions exert a powerful influence on all the factors and faculties involved in oral communication in particular.
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 5 - His Emotional Constitution and Activity | Albert N. MartinB. The preacher’s emotional constitution and activity 1. A working definition and description of the emotions Webster: “The state or capacity of having the feelings aroused to the point of awareness.” Baker’s Dictionary of Theology, (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1969), Definition of Emotion. Robert L. Dabney, Discussions of Robert Lewis Dabney, vol. 3, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1982), p. 2. 2. The origin and moral quality of the emotions a. It is abundantly clear that the emotional constitution of man is a created reality. In fact, it is a vital pa...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 4 - In Relation to Himself | Albert N. MartinII. The Preacher in Relationship to Himself in the Act of Preaching – Introduction 1.  An explanation concerning the approach to this subject Preaching involves the entirety of our redeemed humanity. 2.  The biblical foundation for this approach to this subject consists of two crucial issues a.  Edification 1 Cor. 14:26b, 32 b.  Self–control Gal. 5:23; 1 Cor. 9:25; 1 Cor. 12:1-2 Geoffrey B. Wilson, 1 Corinthians A Digest of Reformed Comment, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1978), p. 207. Joshua H. McIlvaine, Elocution: The Sources and Elements of Its Power...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 3 - In Relation to God | Albert N. MartinA BROAD OVERVIEW OF THIS ENTIRE UNIT OF PASTORAL THEOLOGY Introduction: 1. The fact of mystery in connection with all revealed truth. 2. An overview of the following material. I.  The preacher and his present relationship to God in the act of preaching The measure of a man’s true usefulness will generally be in direct proportion to how much of the truly religious element precedes his entrance into the pulpit, is carried with him into the pulpit, and is sustained and intensified during the act of preaching. II. The...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 2 - Formative Perspectives | Albert N. MartinThe Formative Perspectives Introduction a.  The necessity for addressing this issue: Sight is in the eye of the beholder. b.  The characteristics of these perspectives 1) Biblical Is. 8:20 2) Realistic 3) Proven/confirmed 1.  The necessity for examining this subject of the act of preaching as a distinct and vital subject. A sermon is either born or stillborn in the act of preaching. A sermon is conceived and gestates in the closet and study; but it is actually birthed in the pulpit. Mat. 7:28-29...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 5: Lecture 1 - Sermon Delivery Foundation | Albert N. MartinIntroduction: Preliminary Considerations A. A Succinct Overview of UNITS I-IV UNIT I-The call of the man of God to the pastoral Office UNIT II- The life of the man of God in the pastoral office UNIT III-The preaching ministry of the man of God – The Sermon-It’s content and form #1. UNIT IV- The preaching ministry of the Man of God – The Sermon-It’s content and form #2 B. The Foundational or Central Axiom: the ultimate end which all the elements of preaching must serve is the glory of God and the good...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 13 - Essential Disposition | Albert N. MartinIV. The disposition essential to the fulfilling of the duty and privilege A. The disposition of the evangelist in relationship to the message he conveys 1. A burning conviction as to the objective reality of truths conveyed 1 Jn. 1:1-3; Gal. 1:11, 12; 2 Tim. 1:13; 3:14-15; 1 Cor. 2:1; 2 Cor. 4:13 Benjamin B. Warfield, Faith and Life, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1990), pp. 240-242. 2. A present pressure of the truth upon our hearts as to the immediate and urgent relevance of the truths conveyed. 2 Cor. 5:20 – 6:2; Jn. 3:36 Gardiner Spring, The Power of the Pulpit, (Ed...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 12 - Doing the Work of an Evangelist | Albert N. MartinDoing the work of an evangelist in the midst of our pastoral preaching I. The duty and privilege established 2 Tim. 4:5 R. C. H. Lenski, The Interpretation of St. Paul’s Epistles to the Colossians, to the Thessalonians, to Timothy, to Titus and to Philemon, (Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Publishing House, 1961), pp. 856-857. II. The duty and privilege fulfilled Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry, (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967), p. 229. A. Seek to dispel ignorance or indifference concerning the law. 1. Its universal authority Rom. 3:19-20 ...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 11 - Conclusion Construction | Albert N. Martin3) Some practical directives concerning the construction of the conclusion a) Positive directives 1- Construct a conclusion that truly concludes the sermon. 2- Labor under the restraint of the discipline of exclusion. William G. T. Shedd, Homiletics & Pastoral Theology, (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965), p. 183. 3- Choose a method of conclusion which assumes a state of heightened emotion and passion. Robert L. Dabney, Sacred Rhetoric, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1979), pp. 176-177. b) Negative directives 1- Do not skimp on the labor connected with a w...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 10 - Constituent Elements - Conclusion | Albert N. Martinc. The conclusion or peroration of a sermon – Introduction a) The terminology used for the conclusion Austin Phelps, The Theory of Preaching, (New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1882), p. 454. b) The necessity for the conclusion Robert L. Dabney, Sacred Rhetoric, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1979), pp. 168-169. c) The crucial importance of the conclusion John W. Etter, The Preacher and His Sermon, (Dayton, OH: United Brethren Publishing House, 1888), pp. 365-367. 1) The goals or functions of the conclusion a) Riveting to the minds of...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 9 - Consecutive Expository pt 2 | Albert N. Martin2- Intermediate disciplines (a) Reduce the materials to their natural divisions. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Preaching and Preachers, (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1972), pp. 206-208. John W. Etter, The Preacher and His Sermon, (Dayton, OH: United Brethren Publishing House, 1883), p. 330. (b) Wisely arrange those divisions. (c) Carefully word the divisions. 1) Wise, simple and, if possible, brief wording. 2) Parallel grammatical, construction 3) Don’t become a slave of alliteration 3- Concluding disciplines (a) Work in the illustrations. (b) Work out the applications.
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 8 - Consecutive Expository Goals | Albert N. Martin3) For a consecutive expository sermon Introduction James W. Alexander, Thoughts on Preaching, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975), p. 242; James W. Alexander, Thoughts on Preaching, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975), p. 228. a) The goals envisioned in the discussion or argument of an expository sermon. 1- To explicate the passage which constitutes the text of the particular sermon 2- To demonstrate the passage’s connection with the whole argument, message, or emphasis of the larger context of the book that contains it. 3- To articulate the passage’s princi...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 7 - Textual Expository Goals | Albert N. Martin2) For a textual expository sermon a) The goals envisioned for the discussion of a textual expository sermon. 1- An explication of the setting of the text 2 Cor. 4:1-2; 2 Tim. 4:4 James W. Alexander, Thoughts on Preaching, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975), p. 238. (a) It should be characterized by accuracy, perspicuity, and brevity. (b) Let the extent of the explication be determined by the text. – The text may be treated accurately with very little reference to its context or setting. – The context may have been under...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 6 - Constituent Elements - Body | Albert N. Martinb. The body, argument, or discussion of a sermon 1) For a topical expository sermon a) The goals envisioned in the discussion or argument of a topical expository sermon 1- The presentation of an accurate and balanced view of your subject or biblical theme 2- The demonstration of the true biblical basis for this view of the given subject or theme 3- The application of the theme to the real world of your hearers b) The disciplines essential for the attainment of the goals of the topical expository...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 5 - Introduction Construction | Albert N. Martin3) Suggested materials for the introduction a) The weighty reasons for taking up the subject or text b) The setting of the text c) A judicious review of the previous substance of a series of sermons d) A judicious use of an arresting rhetorical device 4) Concluding exhortations concerning the construction of the introduction a) Do not skimp on the mental labors demanded for constructing your introductions. b) Do not get into a rut of sameness. Austin Phelps, The Theory of Preaching, (New York: Charles Sc...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 4 - Constituent Elements - Introduction | Albert N. Martin4. The constituent elements of each kind of sermon Introduction 1) Definition of the key words Constituent Elements 2) A description of the process leading to the position proposed and defended. Examples of the differing opinions concerning the “constituent elements” of a sermon. Robert L. Dabney, Sacred Rhetoric, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1979), pp. 138-140; William G. T. Shedd, Homiletics & Pastoral Theology, (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965), p. 156; John A. Broadus, On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), p. 266...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 3 – Texual & Consecutive Expository Sermons | Albert N. Martinb. The relative advantages and potential disadvantages of the textual expository sermon. 1) The relative advantages of the textual expository sermon a) To the hearers 1- It creates a climate of expectation. 2- It usually provides good footing for the memory. 3- It provides a good pattern for analyzing a specific text or individual portion of Scripture. b) To the preacher 1- It forces him to be honest with the words of Holy Scripture. 2- It forces him to be consistent with the proportionate...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 2 - Legitimacy, Pros & Cons | Albert N. Martin2. The legitimacy of the different kinds of sermons. William G. T. Shedd, Homiletics & Pastoral Theology, (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965), p. 128. Charles H. Spurgeon, “On the Choice of a Text,” in Lectures to My Students, Book I, (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications, 2008), pp. 105-106. a. All three kinds of sermons are legitimate means of conveying the truth of God if they meet the criteria of the seven axioms applicable to all sermons. William G. T. Shedd, Homiletics & Pastoral Theology, (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1965), p. 136. b. Pastoral sensitivity will ordinarily dema...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 4: Lecture 1 - Different Kinds of Sermons | Albert N. MartinIntroduction 1. A brief review of the ground covered thus far in these lectures. In Unit 3 of the course seven general axioms applicable to all kind of sermons were given. They are as follows: a. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths in the power of the Holy Spirit must constitute the heart and soul of all preaching. b. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths which are most needed by your regular hearers must constitute your constant goal. c. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 12 - Full Manuscript Cons | Albert N. Martinb. The strong arguments against detailed written composition 1) It hinders the free flow of mind and tongue. John A. Broadus, On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), p. 441. 2) It fosters a wrong source of dependence. 3) It encourages a florid rhetoric. James W. Alexander, Thoughts on Preaching, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975), p. 16.[/ref] 4) It makes one vulnerable to overly intricate outlines. 5) It can be deceptive as to real substance. John A. Broadus, On the Preparation and Delivery...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 11 - Full Manuscript Pros | Albert N. MartinB. Transitional concern: How much (if any) of the sermon should be committed to full manuscript form as a part of sermon preparation? Introduction 1. General scriptural principles a. The mandate of maximum edification 1 Cor. 14:12,26b Rom. 14:19 b. The mandate of maximum accuracy 2 Tim. 2:15; 4:9, 21 c. The mandate of manifest progress 1 Tim. 4:12-15 d. The mandate of spiritual freedom 1 Thess. 5:19 Summary Rev. Nicholas Murray, Preachers and Preaching, (New York: Harper & Brothers, 1860), p. 123. 2. A survey...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 10 - Appropriate Length of Time | Albert N. Martin7. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths for a reasonable and appropriate length of time must be our constant practice. Introduction 1) The reasonableness and appropriateness of the length of time is acknowledged to be conditioned by some of the dynamics of the pulpit. However, as a general rule the major factors which the regulate the length of time we preach are the disciplines of the study rather than the dynamics of the pulpit. 2) Conditioning factors a) There are no fixed time limits to all preachers in all circumstances.
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 9 - Earthiness | Albert N. Martin6. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths with earthiness, simplicity, and plainness of speech must constitute your continuous labor. a. An explanation of the key words: Earthiness Simplicity John C. Ryle, Christian Leaders of the 18th Century, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2002), pp. 24-25. Plainness Thomas Brooks, The Works of Thomas Brooks, vol. IV, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1980), pp. 144-145. b. A demonstration that this is the scriptural style of preaching 1) It is the way in which God spoke in giving the S...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 8 - Illuminating Devices | Albert N. Martin5. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths aided by legitimate and judicious illuminating devices must be our constant labor. Introduction – Explanation of the key words: Illuminating devices C. H. Spurgeon, “Illustrations in Preaching” in Lectures to My Students, Book III, (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications, 1990), pp. 5-6. Legitimate Judicious a. A demonstration of the desirability of these devices 1) A God-given law of learning William G. Blaikie, For the Work of the Ministry, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), pp. 59-60. William Arnot, P...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 7 - Cultivating Aptitude in Application | Albert N. Martinc. Some guidelines for cultivating aptitude in application 1) There must be continual engagement in the disciplines of personal piety. Prov. 4:23; 2 Tim. 3:16 with 2 Tim. 4:2; Jer. 15:16; Isa. 50:1ff Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1976), pp. 260-261; Thomas Murphy, Pastoral Theology, (Audubon, NJ: Old Paths Publications, 1996), pp. 79-80. 2) There must be continual engagement in pastoral intimacy. 1 Cor. 1:11; 1 Thess. 2:8-9; Ezek. 18 Thomas Murphy, Pastoral Theology, (Audubon, NJ: Old Paths Publications, 1996), pp. 199-200. 3) There must be continual engagement in intellectual industry. e...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 6 - Application in Preaching | Albert N. MartinApplication in Preaching
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 5 - Cultivate Perspicuity of Form & Structure | Albert N. Martind. What constitutes perspicuity of form and structure? Introduction: Qualifying principles a) There exists in preachers a legitimate diversity of organizational taste and inclination. John A. Broadus, On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), p. 15. b) There exist in preachers varying degrees of God-given organizational ability. 1) Order-independent identity issuing into sequential progression of thought Robert L. Dabney, Sacred Rhetoric, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1979), pp.131-133. 2) Unity John A. Broadus, On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, (B...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 4 - Importance of Perspicuity of Form & Structure | Albert N. Martin3. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths with perspicuity of form and structure must constitute our continuous conscious endeavor. a. Definition and explanation of terminology 1) Form and structure 2) Perspicuity 3) Continuous, conscious, endeavor 1 Tim. 5:17 b. Importance of perspicuity of form and structure John A. Broadus, On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, (Birmingham, AL: Solid Ground Christian Books, 2005), p. 258. Robert L. Dabney, Sacred Rhetoric, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1979), p. 130. 1) For the preacher himself a) It will impart discipline an...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 3 - Selection of Sermonic Materials | Albert N. Martin2. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truths which are most needed by your regular hearers must constitute your constant goal. Introduction: Explanation of the terms of the axiom a. The biblical basis of this axiom 1) The nature of preaching in relationship to the prophetic office of Christ. Mt. 18:20; Rev. 2, 3; 1 Cor. 14:37; Eph. 5:29 2) The implications of the pastoral office Acts 20:28; Ps. 23; Jn. 10; 1 Thess. 2:11; 1 Tim. 3:5; Heb. 13:7, 17; Eph. 4:11-12 3) The pattern of biblical preaching b. The fundamental principle operative in a wise selection of sermonic materials...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 2 - Predominantly Biblical | Albert N. Martin2) Sermons ought to be predominantly biblical in their overall substance. a) Explanation 2 Tim. 3:16 Thomas Murphy, Pastoral Theology, (Audubon, NJ: Old PathsPublications, 1996), pp. 156-157. Thomas Brooks, The Works of Thomas Brooks, vol. IV, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1980), p. 113 b) Which will be in marked contrast with: 1) Predominantly anecdotal preaching 2) Predominantly biographical preaching 3) Predominantly imaginative preaching 4) Predominantly literary preaching 5) Predominantly philosophical preaching c) Summary C. H. Spurgeon, “Sermons – Their Matter,” in Lectures To My Students, Book I, (Pasade...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 3: Lecture 1 - The Distinction Between Preparation and Delivery | Albert N. MartinINTRODUCTION: The Distinction Between Preparation and Delivery I The Content and Form of the Sermon A. General axioms applicable to all kinds of sermons 1. The proclamation, explanation, and application of scriptural truth in the power of the Holy Spirit must constitute the heart and soul of all our preaching. a. Its basis 1) The function of scriptural truth or special inscripturated revelation in the saving purpose  of God. Gardiner Spring, The Power of the Pulpit, (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1986), pp. 36-37. a) In the begetting of...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 13 - In Relationship to Time & Responsibilities | Albert N. MartinV. As a Man in Relation to the Management of His Time and Manifold Responsibilities Introduction Gal. 5:23 with Acts 24:25 and 2 Pet. 1:6; Phil. 2:12-13; Titus 1:8; 1 Cor. 9:25; 1 Cor. 7:9 A. You must acquire and maintain a clear understanding of and a religious commitment to your God-given ministerial duties. 1. Explanation 2. Christ alone has the right to dictate the duties of the office which He has conceived and instituted. Acts 20:28ff; Eph. 4:11-16; 1 Pet. 5:1-5; 1 Thess. 2; 1 & 2 Tim; Titus; 1 Cor. 7:23 3. Major categories of ministerial duty a. The disciplines essential...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 12 - In Relationship to Yourself | Albert N. MartinIII   As a Man in Relation to Yourself You must seek to gain and maintain an increasingly realistic understanding and acceptance of your own unique and present identity as a man and as a servant of God. A.   Explanation of this axiom 1.   “Gain and maintain” A measure of this accurate self-assessment is needed on the threshold of your ministry. However, with the passing of time you are changing with respect to what you are as a man and as a servant of God. 2.   “Increasingly realistic understanding of your unique identit...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 11 - In Relationship to His People pt 3 - Respect & Confidence | Albert N. MartinC.   You must earn and experience the increasing respect and confidence of your people. Introduction A word of justification Eph. 2:8-9; Mt. 25:26-29; Lk. 16:10-12 A word of qualification 1.   The biblical basis for this principle The nature of the biblical requirements for the office of an elder 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Tim. 4:12, 15; Titus 2:7, 15; 1 Pet. 5:3-5; 2 Cor. 4:1-2 James Stalker, The Preacher and His Models (New York: Hodder and Stoughton, 1891), pp. 167-168. John Brown, An Exposition of the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 10 - In Relationship to His People pt 2 - Boldness | Albert N. MartinB. You must experience an increasing liberation from the fear of men. Introduction You must grow in the grace of holy boldness. Gen. 2:18; Rom. 1:18; Rom. 8:7; Jn. 3:19; Jn. 15:18-27; Jer. 1:17-19; Jer. 19:14-20:2; Amos 5:10; 7:10-13; Gal. 4:16; Rom. 9:14ff 1. The biblical basis for the grace of holy boldness a. In the example of the Apostle Paul Gal. 1:10; 1 Thess. 2:1-6; Eph. 6:19; Acts 20:20, 26, 27 b. In the example of Elihu Job 32:17-22 c. In the example of our Lord Mk. 12:13ff R. C...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 9 - In Relationship to His People pt 1 - Love | Albert N. MartinII. The Life of the Man of God in Relationship to His People A. You must experience a growing measure of unfeigned love for your people. 1. Explanation of this principle. a. Definition of this love: Unfeigned love is that gracious and principled disposition of goodwill which desires and practically seeks the good of its object at personal cost. 1 Cor. 13; 1 Jn. 3:16 1) Gracious Gal. 5:22 2) Principled 3) Disposition 4) Desires and seeks the good of its object(s) Rom. 13:10 5) At personal cost
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 8 - In Relationship to God pt 7 - Strength | Albert N. Martin2. Explanation of the principle a. The first area of concern is that of attaining and maintaining an accurate understanding of who and what you are physically and emotionally. Ps. 139:13-16; Job 10:8-12; Rom. 12:3; 2 Cor. 4:16; 2 Sam. 21:5-17 b. The second area of concern has to do with a structure of activity and relationships which will maintain you at optimum physical and emotional strength. 2 Cor. 12:1ff; Ps. 102:23 c. The third area of concern focuses on the concept of your “redeemed humanity.” 1 Cor. 6:19-20 3. Practical implementation of the prin...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 7 - In Relationship to God pt 6 - Health | Albert N. MartinC. Physically and emotionally: You must seek to attain and maintain an accurate understanding of your present physical and emotional constitution and engage in a regular but flexible discipline aimed at keeping these two aspects of your redeemed humanity in optimum health and vigor. 1. The necessity for and inevitability of this concern for the pastor’s physical and emotional health and vigor. a. The biblical doctrine of man demands it. Gen. 2:7; Mt. 10:28; Lk. 16:19ff; Prov. 3:7-8; 4:20-23; 17:22; 18:14; Ps. 6, 32, 51; 1 Kings 19:2ff; Mt. 4:7; Mk. 6:31; Col. 2:20-23; 1 Tim. 4:1-5 C. H. Spurgeon, An All-Round Mi...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 6 - In Relationship to God pt 5 - Reading | Albert N. Martinb. You must establish and maintain a balanced reading program. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Preaching and Preachers (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1971), pp. 178-179; cf. also pages 174- 184; Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967) pp. 33-50. 1) Devotional literature D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Preaching and Preachers (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1971), pp. 174-175; James W. Alexander, Thoughts on Preaching (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975), p. 93 & 141. 2) Theological literature James W. Alexander, Thoughts on Preaching (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975), p. 168. 3) Biographical literature 4) Historic...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 5 - In Relationship to God pt 4 - Seasons | Albert N. Martind. Engaging in periodic seasons of intense self-examination and protracted seasons of prayer 1) The Scriptures record such seasons. Moses and his forty days with God Daniel setting himself to seek God by prayer and fasting The exhortation of the prophet Joel The example of our Lord Jesus The example of the Apostle Paul The assumption of our Lord’s words in Mt. 6:16ff 2) Christian biography underscores the benefit of such seasons. 3) The necessity for such seasons The frightening power of...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 4 - In Relationship to God pt 3 - Secret Prayer | Albert N. Martinb. Maintaining the habit and spirit of secret prayer Lk. 18:1; Ps. 5:1-3; Ps. 55:16-17; Mk. 1:35; Mt. 6:5-6; Dan 6:10; Eph. 6:18; Jude 20; Ps 119:10; Jer. 29:13 1) In which your personal communion with God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ is renewed and increased Phil. 3:10; Eph. 3:14-19; 2 Pet. 3:17-18 2) In which your perspective of reality is kept in focus 2 Cor. 4:18; Ps. 73 3) In which your own sins are seen in their true light Ps. 90:8; Is. 6:1ff 4) In which your pardon and acceptance are sealed afresh to your heart
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 3 - In Relationship to God pt 2 - Word | Albert N. Martin4. The specific identity of the means ordained by God for the cultivation of this acquaintance with God and His ways. a. The discipline of the devotional assimilation of the Word of God Josh. 1:8; Ps. 1:1-3; Ps. 119:9-11; Jn. 17:17; 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 Jn. 2:14b Thomas Murphy, Pastoral Theology (Audubon, NJ: Old Paths Publications, 1996), pp. 76-79 1) Which ought to be structured and consistent Ps. 1:2; Ps. 119:30; 47-48; 62; 97; 148; Col. 3:16 Andrew A. Bonar, Memoir and Remains of Robert Murray M’Cheyne (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1966), pp. 54-55. 2) Which ought to be system...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 2 - In Relationship to God pt 1 - Introduction | Albert N. MartinI. The Life of the Man of God in Relationship to God Introduction 2 Tim 2:15a; 2 Cor. 2:17; 1 Cor. 4:1-5 A. Spiritually: You must strive to maintain a real, expanding, varied, and original acquaintance with God and His ways. James Stalker, The Preacher and His Models (New York: Hodder and Stoughton, 1891), pp. 54-55. 1. The following headings exegete this statement. a. Strive to maintain 1 Cor. 9:24-27 b. Acquaintance with God and His ways Job 22:21; Ps. 139:3 c. Real Jn. 17:3; 1 Jn. 1:1-3; 1 K...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 2: Lecture 1 - A General Introduction To This Unit | Albert N. MartinA GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THIS UNIT First, in what I regard as a classic exposition of 1 Peter, John Brown, in his preliminary remarks to his exposition of chapter 5:1-4, asserts that the whole work of the eldership can be subsumed under two major categories: namely, teaching and ruling, or instructing and superintending. Second, in a similar way, (and perhaps John Brown was influenced by him), John Owen asserts that pastoral feeding of the flock of God involves “teaching or instruction and rule or discipline.” He then goes on to assert that under these two categories, all...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 13 – Elements of Biblical Call; Opportunity & Recognition | Albert N. MartinD. A providential opportunity and proper ecclesiastical recognition for the office and work of a specific pastoral charge 1. Principal axiom The crowning validation of a man’s call to the pastoral office is the recognition of a specific congregation judging and acting by the rule of Christ, leading to his formal ordination and installation in that office. 2. Proof of this axiom Acts 1:15-26; Acts 6:1-7; Acts 14:23; Acts 20:28; Titus 1:5 John Owen, The Church and the Bible, vol. 16 of The Works of John Owen Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967), pp. 54-55. ...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 12 – Elements of Biblical Call; Fitness pt 8 – External Confirmation | Albert N. MartinC. An adequate external confirmation of fitness for the work of the pastoral office 1. Principal axiom While sober self-assessment of our desires, graces, and gifts is a personal responsibility which no man can righteously evade, an external confirmation of that assessment by a cross-section of spiritually minded people is essential to a valid call to the pastoral office. 2. Proof of this axiom a. Necessity of a prayerful, sober self-assessment Romans 12:3; 1 Peter 4:10-11; 1 Jn. 2:27; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9 b. Self-assessment alone neither safe nor biblical 1) The...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 11 – Elements of Biblical Call; Fitness pt 7 – Leadership | Albert N. Martin3) Those gifts which come to expression in a proven ability to oversee, guide, and govern the people of God with sanctified leadership a) The biblical basis for asserting the necessity for such gifts of sanctified leadership i) The explicit testimony of the Word of God — The unequivocal requirement of 1 Tim. 3:4-5 — The unambiguous testimony that special gifts of rule and government are given to men Rom. 12:3 with vv. 6-8; 1 Cor. 12:28 John Owen, The Work of the Spirit, vol. 4 ofThe Works of John Owen(Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trus...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 10 – Elements of Biblical Call; Fitness pt 6 – Utterance | Albert N. Martin2) Those gifts which come to expression through the various faculties connected with the facility of sanctified utterance a) The biblical basis for asserting the necessity of such gifts of sanctified utterance i) The explicit testimony of the Word of God 1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:9; 2 Tim. 2:2; Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Pet. 4:10-11 ii) The implicit testimony of the Word of God — The apostolic model of pastoral labor Acts 20:20 & 35; Col. 1:28-29; 1 Thess. 2:11 — The apostolic injunctions concerning pastoral labor; a brief survey of the pastoral epistles yields a wealth of texts. 1 Tim...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 9 – Elements of Biblical Call; Fitness pt 5 – Mind | Albert N. Martinc. The identity of the specific gifts requisite for the pastoral office 1) Those gifts which find expression in the disposition, capabilities, and acquisitions of the mind - disposition - capabilities - acquisitions a) A mind which is reverently and lovingly submissive to the absolute authority of the Scriptures as the inerrant Word of God Titus 1:9; 1 Cor. 14:37; 1 Thess. 2:13; 1 Cor. 2:12-13; Jn. 17:8; Jer. 15:16; 2 Tim. 2:2; 1 Tim. 4:6, 11; 2 Tim. 4:2; Is. 66:2 b) A mind furnished with a grasp upon the basic contents of Scripture, i.e., a general familiarity with the substance of...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 8 – Elements of Biblical Call; Fitness pt 4 – Gifts | Albert N. Martin3. The presence of the gifts essential for fulfilling the purposes and functions of the pastoral office Introduction 1) 2) a. The necessity for and importance of the requisite gifts for the pastoral office 1) The clear demands of the most relevant texts 1 Tim. 3:2b; 1 Tim. 3:4-5; Titus 1:9; 2 Tim. 2:2 2) The inferred demands of the revealed tasks of the pastoral office Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:11ff; 1 Tim. 5:17; Heb 13:7 John Owen, The Work of the Spirit, vol. 4 of The Works of John Owen (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967), pp. 504-505.
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 7 – Elements of Biblical Call; Fitness pt 3 – Disposition & Faith | Albert N. Martin Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967), pp. 27-28. John Owen, The Church and the Bible, vol. 16 of The Works of John Owen (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967), pp. 85-86. James S. Stewart, Preaching (London: The English Universities Press, 1955), pp. 29-30. Samuel Miller, The Duty of the Church to Take Measures for Providing an Able and Faithful Ministry (Dallas: Presbyterian Heritage Publications, 1984), pp. 4-5. John Erskine, “On the Qualifications Necessary for Teachers of Christianity,” in The Christian Pastor’s Manual, ed. John Brown (Ligonier, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications, 1991), pp. 111-112. John Owen, The Church and the Bible...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 6 – Elements of Biblical Call; Fitness pt 2 – Experience | Albert N. Martin2. The clear indications of an enlarged, balanced, and tested Christian experience a. An explanation of the key words 1) The meaning of the term “Christian experience” 2) The meaning of the term “clear indications” 3) The meaning of the three descriptive words - enlarged - balanced - tested Heb. 5:12-14 Robert S. Candlish, A Commentary on 1 John (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1993), pp. 128-129. b. An identification of the major aspects of such Christian experience 1) A proven love for and devoted...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 5 – Elements of Biblical Call; Fitness pt 1 – Character | Albert N. MartinB. A proven fitness for the work of the pastoral office Introductory clarifications 1. The manifested graces indicative of genuine, matured, balanced, and proven Christian character a. An explanation of the key words 1) The focus of all the adjectives is the phrase, “Christian character.” 2) The meaning of “manifested graces” 3) The four words which can be grouped together genuine matured balanced or symmetrical proven b. An overview of the requirements of 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 as they relate to Christian character 1...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 4 – Elements of Biblical Call – Desire | Albert N. MartinIV. The four elements which comprise a biblical call to the pastoral office Introductory clarifications and qualifications A. An enlightened and sanctified desire for the work of the pastoral office Definition of: Enlightened Robert L. Dabney, “What is a Call to the Ministry?” in Discussions: Evangelical and Theological, vol. 2 (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1967), p. 34. Sanctified 1. The necessity and legitimacy of this desire a. The desire ordinarily precedes and attends the work. 1 Tim. 3:1 The desire is to be strong and prevailing, not weak...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 3 – Fundamental Errors | Albert N. MartinII. The fundamental errors with respect to what constitutes a call to the pastoral office A. Some historical perspectives The Collected Writings of James Henley Thornwell, vol. 4 (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1974), p. 15 & 23. B. Specific categories of erroneous thought 1. Ignorance or uninstructed zeal Rom. 10:1-2; Titus 1:9; 2 Tim. 2:15; 1 Tim. 3:5 with Acts 20:28 2. Fanaticism or mystical piety 3. Individualism or atomistic Christianity Rom. 12:3 in its context; Prov. 18:1; Acts 16:1-3 4. Pragmatism or rationalistic ecclesiology Acts 20:28; Eph. 4:11-12 III. Some common unbiblical and...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 2 – Introduction and Foundational Principles | Albert N. MartinIntroduction A. Explanation of the terms “Man of God” and “Pastoral Office” John Brown, Expository Discourses on 1 Peter, vol. 2 (Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975), pp. 429-430. B. The biblical warrant for addressing this subject 1. The clear responsibility of every individual man in the church Rom. 12:3-8 2. The sober warnings to anyone contemplating any public teaching office R. C. H. Lenski, The Interpretation of the Epistle to the Hebrews and the Epistle of James (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1966), pp. 599-600. Jas. 3:1; Heb. 13:17 3. The enco...
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Pastoral Theology: The Man of God - Albert N. MartinUnit 1: Lecture 1 – General Introduction to the Course | Albert N. MartinI. An explanation of the title of the course, “Pastoral Theology” A. Exegetical Theology B. Biblical Theology C. Historical Theology D. Systematic Theology Benjamin B. Warfield, “The Indispensableness of Systematic Theology to the Preacher,” in Selected Shorter Writings, vol. 2 (Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 1973), pp. 280-281. E. Pastoral Theology 2 Tim. 3:15, 16 Morton H. Smith, Systematic Theology, vol. 1 (Greenville, SC: Greenville Seminary Press, 1994), p. 18. Thomas Murphy, Pastoral Theology (Audubon, NJ: Old Paths Publications, 1996), pp. 22-23, 24. II. A description of the nature of the l...
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