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Religion & Spirituality Burnet Bible Church http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification https://vps.sermonaudio.com/resize_image/sources/podcast/1440/1440/generic.jpg https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/podcasts/148473/ en Sat, 09 May 2026 12:59:46 +0000 30 Stephen Hopkins no The newest sermons from Burnet Bible Church on SermonAudio. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/41261724487195 "It pleased God, in His eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, His only begotten Son, according to the covenant made between them both, to be the Mediator between God and man; the Prophet, Priest, and King; Head and Savior of the Church, the Heir of all things, and Judge of the world; unto whom He did from all eternity give a people to be His seed, and to be by Him in time redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/41261724487195 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:11:15 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/331261655461543 "Moreover, man having brought himself under the curse of the law by his fall, it pleased the Lord to make a covenant of grace, wherein he freely offereth unto sinners life and salvation by Jesus Christ, requiring of them faith in him, that they may be saved; and promising to give unto all those that are ordained unto eternal life, his Holy Spirit, to make them willing and able to believe." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/331261655461543 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:00 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/331261621556956 "The distance between God and the creature is so great, that although reasonable creatures do owe obedience unto him as their Creator, yet they could never have attained the reward of life but by some voluntary condescension on God's part, which he hath been pleased to express by way of covenant." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/331261621556956 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:23 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/330261612524451 "The corruption of nature, during this life, doth remain in those that are regenerated; and although it be through Christ pardoned and mortified, yet both itself, and the first motions thereof, are truly and properly sin." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/330261612524451 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:56 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/3292621218509 Here is **Chapter 6, Paragraph 4** of the *1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith* in its original wording: "From this original corruption, whereby we are utterly indisposed, disabled, and made opposite to all good, and wholly inclined to all evil, do proceed all actual transgressions" https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/3292621218509 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:22 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/328261648224527 "They being the root, and by God's appointment, standing in the room and stead of all mankind, the guilt of the sin was imputed, and corrupted nature conveyed, to all their posterity descending from them by ordinary generation, being now conceived in sin, and by nature children of wrath, the servants of sin, the subjects of death, and all other miseries, spiritual, temporal, and eternal, unless the Lord Jesus set them free." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/328261648224527 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:13 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/328261613296584 "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; yet he did not long abide in this honour; Satan using the subtlety of the serpent to subdue Eve, then by her seducing Adam, who without any compulsion, did willfully transgress the law of their creation, and the command given unto them, in eating the forbidden fruit, which God was pleased, according to his wise and holy counsel to permit, having purposed to order it to his own glory" https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/328261613296584 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:11:33 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/3626172744452 As the providence of God doth, in general, reach to all creatures; so, after a most special manner, it taketh care of his church, and disposeth of all things to the good thereof. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/3626172744452 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:07:52 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/13026217424204 "The most wise, righteous, and gracious God doth oftentimes 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." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/13026217424204 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:16:26 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/130261951344607 "The most wise, righteous, and gracious God doth oftentimes 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." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/130261951344607 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:10:33 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/13026191810619 "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; and that not by a bare permission, but such as hath joined with it a most wise and powerful bounding, and otherwise ordering and governing of them, in a manifold dispensation, to His own holy ends; yet so, as the sinfulness of their acts proceedeth only from the creatures, and not from God, who being most holy and righteous, neither is nor can be the author or approver of sin." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/13026191810619 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:10:36 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/13026175395039 "God, in His ordinary providence maketh use of means, yet is free to work without, above, and against them at His pleasure." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/13026175395039 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:11:09 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/130261720441564 "Although in relation to the foreknowledge and decree of God, the first cause, all things come to pass immutably and infallibly; so that there is not anything befalls any by chance, or without His providence; yet by the same providence He ordered them to fall out according to the nature of second causes, either necessarily, freely, or contingently." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/130261720441564 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:37 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/129261732267779 God, the good Creator of all things, in His infinite power and wisdom, does uphold, direct, dispose, and govern all creatures and things—from the greatest even to the least—by His most wise and holy providence, to the end for which they were created, according to 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. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/129261732267779 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:11:35 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/11526193523943 Besides the creation of all things, God provideth them by his Providence; whereby, according to his infallible foreknowledge, and the free and immutable counsel of his own will, he upholdeth, directeth, disposeth, and governeth all creatures and things, from the greatest even to the least, 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. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/11526193523943 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:05:35 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1213252125131165 In the beginning it pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the manifestation of the glory of His eternal power, 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. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1213252125131165 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:18 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1211251823365415 The doctrine of this 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; so shall this doctrine afford matter of praise, reverence, and admiration of God; and of humility, diligence, and abundant consolation to all that sincerely obey the gospel. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1211251823365415 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:24 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/121025216133199 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; wherefore they who are elected, being fallen in Adam, are redeemed by Christ, are effectually called unto faith in Christ by his Spirit working in due season; are justified, adopted, sanctified, and kept through faith by his power unto salvation; neither are any other redeemed by Christ, or effectually called, justified, adopted, sanctified, and saved, but the elect only https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/121025216133199 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:09:41 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/12102536123892 "Those of mankind that are predestinated unto 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; without any other thing in the creature as a condition or cause moving him thereunto." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/12102536123892 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:57 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/112025195613771 4. The Angels and Men, thus predestinated, and fore-ordained, are particularly, and unchangeably designed; and their Number so certain and definite, that it cannot be either increased, or diminished https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/112025195613771 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:06 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/111725214811812 3. By the decree of God, for the manifestation of his glory, some men and angels are predestinated unto everlasting life, and others foreordained to everlasting death https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/111725214811812 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:26 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/111425201917966 2.  Although God knoweth whatsoever may or can come to pass upon all supposed conditions; yet hath he not decreed anything because he foresaw it as future, or as that which would come to pass upon such conditions. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/111425201917966 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:09:14 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1114251955374087 Chapter 3: Of God's Decree     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; yet so as thereby is God neither the author of sin nor hath fellowship with any therein; 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; in which appears his wisdom in disposing all things, and power and faithfulness in accomplishing his decree. Isaiah 46:10 Ephesians 1:11 Hebrews 6:16 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1114251955374087 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:25:07 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/9225135850835 1689 LBCF – Chapter 2, Paragraph 2 "God, having all life, glory, goodness, 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, 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, and hath most sovereign dominion over all creatures, to do by them, for them, or upon them, whatsoever himself pleaseth; in his sight all things are open and manifest, his knowledge is infinite, infallible, and independent upon the creature, so as nothing is to him contingent, or uncertain; he is most holy in all his counsels, in all his works, and in all his commands; to him is due from angels and men, whatsoever worship, service, or obedience, as creatures they owe unto the Creator, and whatever he is further pleased to require of them." Supporting Scriptures Self-sufficiency of God: John 5:26 – "For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself." Acts 7:2 – "The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham…" Psalm 119:68 – "Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes." 1 Timothy 6:15 – "Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords." Not needing creation, but glorified in it: Job 22:2–3 – "Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable unto himself? Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?" Romans 11:36 – "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/9225135850835 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:16:31 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/82125140366538 1689 LBCF – Chapter 2: Of God and of the Holy Trinity Paragraph 1 The Lord our God is but one only living and true God; whose subsistence is in and of himself, infinite in being and perfection; whose essence cannot be comprehended by any but himself; a most pure spirit, invisible, without body, parts, or passions, who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; who is immutable, immense, eternal, incomprehensible, almighty, every way infinite, most holy, most wise, most free, most absolute; working all things according to the counsel of his own immutable and most righteous will, for his own glory; most loving, gracious, merciful, long-suffering, abundant in goodness and truth, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin; the rewarder of them that diligently seek him, and withal most just and terrible in his judgments, hating all sin, and who will by no means clear the guilty. Scripture References 1 Corinthians 8:4, 6 – "There is none other God but one… but to us there is but one God, the Father… and one Lord Jesus Christ…" Deuteronomy 6:4 – "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord." Jeremiah 10:10 – "But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting king…" Isaiah 48:12 – "I am he; I am the first, I also am the last." Exodus 3:14 – "And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM…" John 4:24 – "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." 1 Timothy 1:17 – "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory…" Deuteronomy 4:15–16 – forbidding images because God has no body. Malachi 3:6 – "For I am the Lord, I change not." 1 Kings 8:27 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/82125140366538 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:20:05 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/811252051406655 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 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. Supporting Scriptures: Matthew 22:29, 31–32 Ephesians 2:20 Acts 28:23 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/811252051406655 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:11:26 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/86251557555778 1689 LBCF – Chapter 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 is not manifold, but one), it must be searched by other places that speak more clearly." 2 Peter 1:20–21 "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." Acts 15:15 "And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written..." Acts 15:16–18 "After this I will return, and will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen down... Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world." Luke 24:27 "And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself." Luke 24:44–45 "These are the words which I spake unto you... that all things must be fulfilled... Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures." 1 Corinthians 2:13 "Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/86251557555778 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:28 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/8425223182501 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scriptures Paragraph 8: The Old Testament in Hebrew (which was the native language of the people of God of old), 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. But because these original tongues are not known to all the people of God, who have a right unto, and interest in the Scriptures, and are commanded in the fear of God to read and search them, therefore they are to be translated into the vulgar language of every nation unto which they come, that the Word of God dwelling plentifully in all, they may worship Him in an acceptable manner, and, through patience and comfort of the Scriptures, may have hope. Supporting Scripture References: Matthew 5:18 – For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Isaiah 8:20 – To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn. Acts 15:15 – And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written… John 5:39 – You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me. 1 Corinthians 14:6, 9, 11–12, 24, 28 – (These verses emphasize the importance of understanding language in worship and edification.) Romans 15:4 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/8425223182501 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:17:58 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/72925156534832 Chapter 1, Paragraph 7 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: "All things in Scripture are not alike plain in themselves, nor alike clear unto all; 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." Psalm 119:105 Deuteronomy 29:29 2 Peter 3:16 2 Timothy 3:15 Psalm 19:7 John 5:39 Acts 17:11 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/72925156534832 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:09:01 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/71125225111196 1689 LBCF – Chapter 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. 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, and that there are some circumstances concerning the worship of God and government of the church—common to human actions and societies—which are to be ordered by the light of nature and Christian prudence, according to the general rules of the Word, which are always to be observed. Scripture References: First part: "The whole counsel of God… is either expressly set down or necessarily contained in the Holy Scripture…" ➤ 2 Timothy 3:15–17 ➤ Galatians 1:8–9 ➤ Acts 20:27 "…unto which nothing at any time is to be added…" ➤ 2 Thessalonians 2:2 ➤ Revelation 22:18–19 ➤ Proverbs 30:6 Second part: "We acknowledge the inward illumination of the Spirit of God…" ➤ 1 Corinthians 2:9–12 ➤ John 6:45 ➤ John 16:13–14 Third part: "Some circumstances concerning the worship of God… to be ordered by… Christian prudence…" ➤ 1 Corinthians 11:13–14 ➤ 1 Corinthians 14:26, 40 ➤ Luke 1:1–4 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/71125225111196 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:17:00 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/77251622147739 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 1 — Of the Holy Scriptures Paragraph 5 We may be moved and induced by the testimony of the Church of God to an high and reverent esteem of the Holy Scriptures; and the heav'nliness 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 doth abundantly evidence itself to be the Word of God; yet notwithstanding, our full persuasion and assurance of the infallible truth, and divine authority thereof, is from the inward work of the Holy Spirit bearing witness by and with the Word in our hearts. We may be moved and induced by the testimony of the Church of God to an high and reverent esteem of the Holy Scriptures: 1 Timothy 3:15 — "The church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth." Also: 1 Thessalonians 2:13 And the heav'nliness of the matter: John 6:63 — "The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." Also: Hebrews 1:1–2 The efficacy of the doctrine: Hebrews 4:12 — "For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword…" And the majesty of the style: Psalm 119:129 — "Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them." Also: Isaiah 55:11 The consent of all the parts: Acts 10:43 — "To him give all the prophets witness…" Also: Luke 24:27 The scope of the whole (which is to give all glory to God): John 5:39 — "Search the scriptures; for… they are they which testify of me." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/77251622147739 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:18:01 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/625251457224553 1689 LBCF – Chapter 1: Of the Holy Scriptures Paragraph 4: The authority of the Holy Scripture, for which it ought to be believed, dependeth 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. Supporting Scripture References: 2 Peter 1:19–21 – "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation... but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." 2 Timothy 3:16 – "All scripture is given by inspiration of God…" 1 Thessalonians 2:13 – "...when ye received the word of God... ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God…" Galatians 1:11–12 – "...the gospel which was preached of me is not after man... but by the revelation of Jesus Christ." Isaiah 8:20 – "To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/625251457224553 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:18:06 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/61825141575710 Chapter 1 – Of the Holy Scriptures Paragraph 3: The books commonly called Apocrypha, not being of divine inspiration, are no part of the canon 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. Supporting Scripture References: Luke 24:27, 44 – Jesus confirms the Hebrew canon (Law, Prophets, Psalms). Romans 3:2 – "Unto them were committed the oracles of God" (speaking of the Jews). 2 Peter 1:21 – "Holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." Revelation 22:18–19 – Warning against adding to or taking away from Scripture. Proverbs 30:5–6 – "Every word of God is pure... Add thou not unto his words." Mark 7:7–9 – Rebuke for teaching as doctrine the commandments of men. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/61825141575710 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:33 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/611251534414703 Chapter 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 Testament, 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, The Acts of the Apostles, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude, Revelation. All which are given by the inspiration of God, to be the rule of faith and life. Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3:16–17 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Peter 1:19–21 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed... For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. Luke 24:27 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/611251534414703 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:15:14 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/53025174422222 Chapter 1, Paragraph 1 of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (SLBCF): 1. The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience, 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 they are not sufficient to give that knowledge of God and His will which is necessary unto salvation. Therefore it pleased the Lord at sundry times and in divers manners to reveal Himself, and to declare that His will unto His church; and afterward for the better preserving and propagating of the truth, and for the more sure establishment and comfort of the church against the corruption of the flesh, and the malice of Satan and of the world, to commit the same wholly unto writing; which maketh the Holy Scriptures to be most necessary, those former ways of God's revealing His will unto His people being now ceased. "The Holy Scripture is the only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience..." 2 Timothy 3:15–17 "...and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus." References: Isaiah 8:20 Luke 16:29, 31 "…although the light of nature, and the works of creation and providence do so far manifest the goodness, wisdom, and power of God..." Romans 1:19–21 "For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them." References: Psalm 19:1–3 Romans 2:14–15 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/53025174422222 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:22:37 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/528251840424940 1689 LBCF – Chapter 32: Of the Last Judgment Paragraph 3: As Christ would have us to be certainly persuaded that there shall be a day of judgment, both to deter all men from sin and for the greater consolation of the godly in their adversity, so will he have that day unknown to men, that they may shake off all carnal security, and be always watchful, because they know not at what hour the Lord will come, and may ever be prepared to say, Come Lord Jesus, come quickly. Amen. Bible Verses Supporting Paragraph 3 "As Christ would have us to be certainly persuaded that there shall be a day of judgment..." Acts 17:31 "Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained…" Hebrews 9:27 "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment…" 2 Corinthians 5:10 "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ…" "…both to deter all men from sin…" 2 Corinthians 5:10–11 "Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men…" Ecclesiastes 12:14 "For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil." "…and for the greater consolation of the godly in their adversity…" 2 Thessalonians 1:5–7 "…that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God… and to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven…" Revelation 14:13 "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord… that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/528251840424940 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:18:09 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/64251944291267 Chapter 32, Paragraph 2 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith (LBCF): The bodies of the unjust shall, by the power of Christ, be raised to dishonour; the bodies of the just, by his Spirit, unto honour, and be made conformable to his own glorious body. John 5:28–29 Acts 24:15 Daniel 12:2 Romans 8:11 1 Corinthians 15:42–43 Philippians 3:20–21 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/64251944291267 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Michael Tutor 0:13:59 no Michael Tutor - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/514252110465716 Chapter 32, Paragraph 1 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith : Chapter 32 – Of the Last Judgment Paragraph 1: God hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in righteousness, by Jesus Christ; to whom all power and judgment is given of the Father; in which day, not only the apostate angels shall be judged, but likewise all persons that have lived upon the earth shall appear before the tribunal of Christ, to give an account of their thoughts, words, and deeds, and to receive according to what they have done in the body, whether good or evil. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/514252110465716 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:09:39 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/4182515802495 Chapter 31, Paragraph 3 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: Chapter 31 – Of the State of Man after Death, and of the Resurrection of the Dead Paragraph 3: The bodies of the unjust shall, by the power of Christ, be raised to dishonour; the bodies of the just, by his Spirit, unto honour, and be made conformable to his own glorious body. Unjust raised to dishonour: John 5:28–29 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. Acts 24:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. Daniel 12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. Just raised to honour, conformed to Christ's body: 1 Corinthians 15:42–44 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. Philippians 3:20–21 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Romans 8:11 https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/4182515802495 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:28 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/47252144477773 Chapter 31, Paragraph 2 of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689): "This perseverance of the saints depends not upon their own free will, but upon the immutability of the decree of election, flowing from the free and unchangeable love of God the Father; upon the efficacy of the merit and intercession of Jesus Christ and union with him; the oath of God; the abiding of his Spirit and the seed of God within them; and the nature of the covenant of grace: from all which ariseth also the certainty and infallibility thereof." 1. Not dependent on their own free will Philippians 2:13 — "For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure." Romans 9:16 — "So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy." 2. Immutability of the decree of election / Unchangeable love of God 2 Timothy 2:19 — "Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his." Jeremiah 31:3 — "Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee." Romans 8:30 — "Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called... justified... glorified." 3. Merit and intercession of Jesus Christ / Union with Him Hebrews 10:14 — "For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified." Hebrews 7:25 — "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost... seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Romans 8:34–39 — Nothing shall separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/47252144477773 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:33 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/42251631427545 Chapter 31, Paragraph 1 of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith: Chapter 31: Of the State of Man after Death, and of the Resurrection Paragraph 1: The bodies of men after death return to dust, and see corruption; but their souls, which neither die nor sleep, having an immortal subsistence, immediately return to God who gave them. The souls of the righteous, being then made perfect in holiness, are received into paradise, where they are with Christ, and behold the face of God in light and glory, waiting for the full redemption of their bodies. And the souls of the wicked are cast into hell, where they remain in torment and utter darkness, reserved to the judgment of the great day. Besides these two places for souls separated from their bodies, the Scripture acknowledgeth none. Scripture References: Genesis 3:19 – "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return." Ecclesiastes 12:7 – "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it." Luke 23:43 – "And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise." 2 Corinthians 5:1,6,8 – (v1) "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." (v6) "Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/42251631427545 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:29:23 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/326251616151076 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 30 – Of the Lord's Supper Paragraph 8 All ignorant and ungodly persons, as they are unfit to enjoy communion with Christ, so are they unworthy of the Lord's table; and while they remain such, they cannot, without great sin against Him, partake of these holy mysteries, or be admitted thereunto: yea, whosoever shall receive unworthily, are guilty of the body and blood of the Lord, eating and drinking judgment to themselves. (1 Corinthians 11:29; Matthew 7:6) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/326251616151076 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:17:26 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/31825171333433 Chapter 30, Paragraph 7 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: "Worthy receivers, outwardly partaking of the visible elements in this ordinance, do then also inwardly by faith, really and indeed, yet not carnally and corporally but spiritually, receive, and feed upon, Christ crucified and all the benefits of His death: the body and blood of Christ being then not corporally or carnally but spiritually present to the faith of believers in that ordinance, as the elements themselves are to their outward senses." John 6:56 (KJV) "He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him."1 Corinthians 10:16 – "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?" 1 Corinthians 11:29 – "For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body." John 6:63 – "It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/31825171333433 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:20:39 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/310251711525507 The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, Chapter 30, Paragraph 6: That doctrine which maintains a change of the substance of bread and wine into the substance of Christ's body and blood (commonly called transubstantiation) by consecration of a priest, or by any other way, is repugnant not to Scripture alone, but even to common sense and reason. It overthroweth the nature of the ordinance, and hath been, and is, the cause of manifold superstitions, yea, of gross idolatries. Luke 22:19-20 – And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/310251711525507 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Colton Neifert 0:10:24 no Colton Neifert - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/3625208566969 Chapter 30, Paragraph 5 of the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith: "The outward elements in this ordinance, duly set apart to the use ordained by Christ, have such relation to him crucified, as that truly, although in terms used figuratively, they are sometimes called by the names of the things they represent, to wit, the body and blood of Christ; albeit, in substance and nature, they still remain truly and only bread and wine, as they were before." Matthew 26:26-28 (KJV) – And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Jesus speaks figuratively, as the bread and wine remain unchanged in substance. 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 (KJV) – And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (KJV) – The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? For we being many are one bread, and one body: for we are all partakers of that one bread. (Paul refers to the bread as "bread" even after it has been set apart for use in the Lord's Supper.) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/3625208566969 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:17:22 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/227251747531757 Chapter 30: Of the Lord's Supper Paragraph 1 The supper of the Lord Jesus was instituted by him the same night wherein he was betrayed, to be observed in his churches unto the end of the world, for the perpetual remembrance, and shewing forth the sacrifice of himself in his death, the confirmation of the faith of believers in all the benefits thereof, their spiritual nourishment and growth in him, their further engagement in, and to all duties which they owe unto him; and to be a bond and pledge of their communion with him, and with each other. Paragraph 2 In this ordinance Christ is not offered up to his Father, nor any real sacrifice made at all, for remission of sin of the quick or dead, but only a memorial of that one offering up of himself, by himself, upon the cross, once for all; and a spiritual oblation of all possible praise unto God for the same; so that the popish sacrifice of the mass, as they call it, is most abominable, and injurious to Christ's own only sacrifice, the alone propitiation for all the sins of the elect. Paragraph 3 The Lord Jesus hath, in this ordinance, appointed his ministers to pray, and bless the elements of bread and wine, and thereby to set them apart from a common to a holy use, and to take and break the bread, to take the cup, and they communicating also themselves, to give both to the communicants. Paragraph 4 The denial of the cup to the people, worshipping the elements, the lifting them up, or carrying them about for adoration, and the reserving them for any pretended religious use; are all contrary to the nature of this ordinance, and to the institution of Christ. Paragraph 5 The outward elements in this ordinance, duly set apa https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/227251747531757 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:07 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/228252048556461 Chapter 30, Paragraph 3 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: "The Lord Jesus hath, in this ordinance, appointed his ministers to pray, and bless the elements of bread and wine, and thereby to set them apart from a common to a holy use, and to take and break the bread, and to take the cup, and give both to the communicants; but to none who are not then present in the congregation." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/228252048556461 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:50 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/210251732227648 Chapter 30, Paragraph 2 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: "In this ordinance, Christ is not offered up to His Father, nor is there any real sacrifice made at all for remission of sin of the living or the dead, but only a memorial of that one offering up of Himself by Himself upon the cross, once for all, and a spiritual oblation of all possible praise unto God for the same. So that the popish sacrifice of the mass, as they call it, is most abominable, injurious to Christ's own only sacrifice, the alone propitiation for all the sins of the elect." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/210251732227648 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Colton Neifert 0:12:18 no Colton Neifert - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/128251752253402 Chapter 30, Paragraph 1 from the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689), regarding the Lord's Supper: Paragraph 1: The supper of the Lord Jesus was instituted by him the same night wherein he was betrayed, to be observed in his churches unto the end of the world, for the perpetual remembrance and showing forth the sacrifice of himself in his death, the confirmation of the faith of believers in all the benefits thereof, their spiritual nourishment and growth in him, their further engagement in and to all duties which they owe unto him; and to be a bond and pledge of their communion with him, and with each other. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/128251752253402 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:20:10 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/124252240144330 Chapter 29: Of Baptism Baptism is an ordinance of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus Christ, to be unto the party baptized a sign of his fellowship with Him in His death and resurrection; of his being engrafted into Him; of remission of sins; and of his giving up unto God through Jesus Christ, to live and walk in newness of life. ( Romans 6:3–5; Colossians 2:12; Galatians 3:27 ) Those who do actually profess repentance towards God, faith in, and obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ, are the only proper subjects of this ordinance. ( Mark 16:16; Acts 8:36,37; Acts 2:41; Acts 8:12; Acts 10:47,48 ) The outward element to be used in this ordinance is water, wherein the party is to be baptized, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. ( Matthew 28:19,20; Acts 8:38 ) Immersion, or dipping of the person in water, is necessary to the due administration of this ordinance. ( Matthew 3:16; John 3:23 ) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/124252240144330 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Nate Wikman 0:29:19 no Nate Wikman - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/116251926465811 London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689): Chapter 29: Of Baptism Paragraph 3: The outward element to be used in this ordinance is water, wherein the party is to be baptized, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/116251926465811 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:06 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/114251727114915 Chapter 28: Of Baptism and the Lord's Supper 1. The ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper Baptism and the Lord's Supper are ordinances of positive and sovereign institution, appointed by the Lord Jesus, the only lawgiver, to be continued in His church to the end of the world. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/114251727114915 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:40 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/121924164947423 Chapter 27, Paragraph 2 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Saints by profession are bound to maintain a holy fellowship and communion in the worship of God and in performing such other spiritual services as tend to their mutual edification; as also in relieving each other in outward things according to their several abilities and necessities. Which communion, according to the rule of the gospel, though especially to be exercised by them in the relation wherein they stand, whether in families or churches, yet, as God offers opportunity, is to be extended to all the household of faith, even all those who in every place call upon the name of the Lord Jesus. Nevertheless, their communion one with another as saints does not take away or infringe the title or propriety which each man has in his goods and possessions. (Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 2:42, 46; Isaiah 2:3; 1 Corinthians 12:14-27; Acts 11:29-30; Ephesians 6:4; 1 Corinthians 5:12; Galatians 6:10; Acts 5:4; Ephesians 4:28) https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/121924164947423 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:18:18 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1210242213131154 Chapter 27, Paragraph 1 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, which discusses the topic of communion among saints: All saints that are united to Jesus Christ their head, by his Spirit and faith, although they are not made thereby one person with him, have fellowship in his graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory; and, being united to one another in love, they have communion in each other's gifts and graces, and are obliged to the performance of such duties, public and private, as conduce to their mutual good, both in the inward and outward man. Galatians 6:2 Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1210242213131154 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:20:10 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/124242026166102 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith Chapter 26, Para-15 : 15. In cases of difficulties or differences, either in matters of doctrine or administration, wherein churches in general are concerned, or any one church in their peace, union, and edification; or wherein any member or members of any church are injured, in or by any proceedings in censures not agreeable to truth and order; it is according to the mind of Christ that many churches holding communion together do, by their messengers, meet to consider, and give their advice in or about that matter in difference, to be reported to all the churches concerned; howbeit these messengers assembled are not intrusted with any church-power properly so called, or with any jurisdiction over the churches themselves, to exercise any censure either over any churches or persons, or to impose their determination on the churches or officers. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/124242026166102 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:11:01 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1122241615523267 Chapter 26, Paragraph 14 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: Paragraph 14 "As each church, and all the members of it, are bound to pray continually for the good and prosperity of all the churches of Christ, in all places, and upon all occasions to further it every one within the bounds of their places and callings, in the exercise of their gifts and graces, so the churches, when planted by the providence of God, so as they may enjoy opportunity and advantage for it, ought to hold communion among themselves for their peace, increase of love, and mutual edification." Psalm 133:1: "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!" John 17:21: "That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me." Ephesians 4:3-6: "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all." Acts 15:41: "And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches." Romans 16:1-2: "I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1122241615523267 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:17:55 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1114241543275187 Here is Chapter 26, Paragraph 13 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, concerning the church: "No church members, upon any offense taken by them, having performed their duty required of them towards the person they are offended at, ought to disturb any church order, or absent themselves from the assemblies of the church, or administration of any ordinances, upon the account of such offense at any of their fellow members; but to wait upon Christ, in the further proceeding of the church." This paragraph emphasizes that members of the church should not abandon or disrupt church activities or gatherings due to personal offenses or disagreements with others in the church. Instead, it encourages patience and a commitment to the church's unity, trusting Christ to guide the church's processes in resolving the issue. Colossians 3:13-14 "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." Matthew 18:15-17 "If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that 'every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.'" Romans 12:18 "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1114241543275187 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:16:04 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/117241514576347 Chapter 26, Paragraph 12 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith reads: "All believers are bound to join themselves to particular churches, when and where they have opportunity so to do; that they may walk in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless. So that they who refuse to walk in church fellowship, offend in that they disobey the order of Christ." This paragraph emphasizes the importance of local church membership and active fellowship, stressing that believers have a duty to unite with a church where possible. It suggests that failing to join with a church community disregards Christ's design for His followers. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/117241514576347 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:47 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/11524151918041 Chapter 26, Paragraph 11 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: "Although it be incumbent on the bishops or pastors of the churches to be instant in preaching the Word, by way of office; yet the work of preaching the Word is not so peculiarly confined to them but that others also gifted and fitted by the Holy Spirit for it, and approved and called by the church, may and ought to perform it." This paragraph emphasizes that, while pastors or bishops hold the primary responsibility to preach the Word, preaching is not limited exclusively to them. Other individuals who are spiritually gifted and called by the church may also be permitted and encouraged to preach. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/11524151918041 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:59 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/102824203137580 Chapter 26 Paragraph 9, from the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith: "The way appointed by Christ for the calling of any person, fitted and gifted by the Holy Spirit, unto the office of bishop or elder in a church, is that he be chosen thereunto by the common suffrage of the church itself; and solemnly set apart by fasting and prayer, with imposition of hands of the eldership of the church, if there be any before constituted therein; and of a deacon that he be chosen by the like suffrage, and set apart by prayer, and the like imposition of hands." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/102824203137580 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:16:53 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/101724224568056 Chapter 26, Paragraph 8 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession "A particular church, gathered and completely organized according to the mind of Christ, consists of officers and members; and the officers appointed by Christ to be chosen and set apart by the church (so called and gathered), for the peculiar administration of ordinances, and execution of power or duty which He entrusts them with, or calls them to, to be continued to the end of the world, are bishops or elders and deacons." https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/101724224568056 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:09 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/10124154915334 The 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, Chapter 23, Paragraph 3, addresses the issue of lawful oaths and vows. It reflects the Reformed Baptist view on how oaths should be taken only in specific contexts and with great care. Here is the text of Chapter 23, Paragraph 3: "Whosoever taketh an oath warranted by the Word of God, ought duly to consider the weightiness of so solemn an act, and therein to avouch nothing but what he knoweth to be truth; for that by rash, false, and vain oaths, the Lord is provoked, and for them this land mourns. An oath is to be taken in the plain and common sense of the words, without equivocation or mental reservation." This paragraph emphasizes that: Oaths should only be taken when they are warranted by the Word of God. The seriousness of an oath should be recognized. Only truth should be declared when taking an oath. False, rash, or frivolous oaths provoke God's anger and bring mourning to the land. Oaths should be taken with clear language, without any hidden or deceptive meanings. This reflects a cautious and reverent approach to oaths, stressing truthfulness and the importance of honoring commitments made before God. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/10124154915334 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:23 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/96241852243742 Chapter 23: Of Lawful Oaths and Vows from the London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689): A lawful oath is a part of religious worship, wherein the person swearing in truth, righteousness, and judgment solemnly calls God to witness what he swears, and to judge him according to the truth or falseness of what he swears. The name of God only is that by which men ought to swear, and therein it is to be used with all holy fear and reverence. Therefore, to swear vainly or rashly by that glorious and dreadful name, or to swear at all by any other thing, is sinful and to be abhorred. Yet, as in matters of weight and moment, an oath is warranted by the Word of God under the New Testament as well as under the Old; so a lawful oath, being imposed by lawful authority in such matters, ought to be taken. Whosoever takes an oath warranted by the Word of God ought duly to consider the weightiness of so solemn an act and therein to avouch nothing but what he knows to be truth. For that by rash, false, and vain oaths the Lord is provoked, and for them, this land mourns. An oath is to be taken in the plain and common sense of the words, without equivocation or mental reservation. A vow, which is not to be made to any creature but to God alone, is to be made and performed with all religious care and faithfulness. But popish monastical vows of perpetual single life, professed poverty, and regular obedience are so far from being degrees of higher perfection that they are superstitious and sinful snares, in which no Christian may entangle himself. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/96241852243742 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:17:05 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/66242227346499 PARAGRAPH 1 A lawful oath is a part of religious worship, wherein the person swearing in truth, righteousness, and judgment, solemnly calls God to witness what he swears,1 and to judge him according to the truth or falseness thereof. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/66242227346499 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:13:08 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/7124223555753 1689 London Baptist Confession Of Faith PARAGRAPH 8 The sabbath is then kept holy unto the Lord, when men, after a due preparing of their hearts, and ordering their common affairs aforehand, do not only observe a holy rest all day, from their own works, words and thoughts, about their worldly employment and recreations, but are also taken up the whole time in the public and private exercises of his worship, and in the duties of necessity and mercy. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/7124223555753 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Levi Hopkins 0:17:31 no Levi Hopkins - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/815241925151399 Chapter 22 of the London Baptist Confession of Faith (1689) is titled "Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day." Paragraph 7 discusses the observance of the Sabbath. Here is what it states: Chapter 22: Of Religious Worship and the Sabbath Day Paragraph 7: As it is of the law of nature that, in general, a proportion of time, by God's appointment, be set apart for the worship of God; so by his Word, in a positive, moral, and perpetual commandment, binding all men in all ages, he hath particularly appointed one day in seven for a Sabbath to be kept holy unto him, which, from the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, was the last day of the week; and, from the resurrection of Christ, was changed into the first day of the week, which is called the Lord's Day: and is to be continued to the end of the world as the Christian Sabbath, the observation of the last day of the week being abolished. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/815241925151399 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 05 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:30:19 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/4324233551616 Moreover, the promise of the gospel is that whoever believes in Christ shall be saved, and not only for those who were given the law, but also for those who are afar off, upon whom the Lord shall call. This promise, without distinction, is offered to all people in all times, both Jews and Gentiles, for the Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. Therefore, it is required of those who hear the gospel to repent and believe, acknowledging the mercy of God in offering salvation through Christ and leaving their former ways to embrace this precious promise. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/4324233551616 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Michael Tutor 0:16:41 no Michael Tutor - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/22124233467267 Although the Gospel is offered freely to all, not all accept it due to their being dead in sins and trespasses, until they are made alive and enabled by the Holy Spirit to answer this call. This quickening of the spirit is necessary for the sinner to truly come to Christ and be saved. Thus, the saving grace of the Gospel is not owing to the power of man to accept the call on his own but is entirely the work of the Holy Spirit, who makes the call effectual to those whom God has elected unto life. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/22124233467267 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:08:15 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/21324238182699 The revelation of the Gospel unto sinners, made in diverse times and by sundry means, is of the sovereign will and appointment of God; not by the power or will of man, but by His grace alone. Therefore, in all ages, the preaching of the Gospel has been granted unto persons and nations, both Jews and Gentiles, as God was pleased to bestow His grace. The obligation to preach the Gospel to all nations remains an imperative duty for all to whom it is given, for the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes, firstly to the Jew, and also to the Greek. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/21324238182699 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:20:07 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/2132431767087 Moreover, the promise of the gospel is that whoever believes in Christ shall be saved, and not only for those who were given the law, but also for those who are afar off, upon whom the Lord shall call. This promise, without distinction, is offered to all people in all times, both Jews and Gentiles, for the Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. Therefore, it is required of those who hear the gospel to repent and believe, acknowledging the mercy of God in offering salvation through Christ and leaving their former ways to embrace this precious promise. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/2132431767087 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:09:01 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/2212436211811 The covenant of works being broken by sin, and made unprofitable unto life, God was pleased to give forth the promise of Christ, the seed of the woman, as the means of calling the elect, and begetting in them faith and repentance. In this promise, the gospel, as to the substance of it, was revealed, and is therein effectual for the conversion and salvation of sinners. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/2212436211811 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:09:55 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/2212436294630 Neither are the forementioned uses of the law contrary to the grace of the Gospel, but do sweetly comply with it; the Spirit of Christ subduing and enabling the will of man to do that freely and cheerfully which the will of God, revealed in the law, requireth to be done. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/2212436294630 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:10:55 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1226232137425633 To them also, as a body politic, He gave sundry judicial laws, which expired together with the State of that people; not obliging any other now, further than the general equity thereof may require. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1226232137425633 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:10:59 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1219231521384908 Besides this law, commonly called moral, God was pleased to give to the people of Israel ceremonial laws, containing several typical ordinances, partly of worship, prefiguring Christ, his graces, actions, sufferings, and benefits; and partly holding forth divers instructions of moral duties, all which ceremonial laws being appointed only to the time of reformation, are, by Jesus Christ the true Messiah and only law-giver, who was furnished with power from the Father for that end abrogated and taken away. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1219231521384908 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:15:55 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/121923152139722 The same law that was first written in the heart of man continued to be a perfect rule of righteousness after the fall, and was delivered by God upon Mount Sinai, in ten commandments, and written in two tables, the four first containing our duty towards God, and the other six, our duty to man. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/121923152139722 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:36 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1219231934453230 This infallible assurance does not so belong to the essence of faith but that a true believer may wait long and conflict with many difficulties before he be partaker of it; yet, being enabled by the Spirit to know the things freely given him of God, he may, without extraordinary revelation, in the right use of ordinary means, attain thereunto. And therefore it is the duty of every one to give all diligence to make his calling and election sure, that thereby his heart may be enlarged in peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, in love and thankfulness to God, and in strength and cheerfulness in the duties of obedience, the proper fruits of this assurance; so far is it from inclining men to looseness. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1219231934453230 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:24:09 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1219231934461171 This certainty is not a bare conjectural and probable persuasion grounded upon a fallible hope, but an infallible assurance of faith founded upon the divine truth of the promises of salvation, the inward evidence of those graces unto which these promises are made, the testimony of the Spirit of adoption witnessing with our spirits that we are the children of God; which Spirit is the earnest of our inheritance, whereby we are sealed to the day of redemption. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1219231934461171 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 12 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:16:49 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/111423325405802 Nevertheless, they may, through the temptations of Satan and of the world, the prevalency of corruption remaining in them, and the neglect of means of their preservation, fall into grievous sins; and for a time continue therein, whereby they incur God's displeasure and grieve His Holy Spirit, come to have their graces and comforts impaired, have their hearts hardened, and their consciences wounded, hurt and scandalize others, and bring temporal judgments upon themselves. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/111423325405802 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Michael Tutor 0:10:43 no Michael Tutor - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/102423218242844 This perseverance of the saints depends not upon their own free will, but upon the immutability of the decree of election, flowing from the free and unchangeable love of God the Father, upon the efficacy of the merit and intercession of Jesus Christ and union with Him, the oath of God, the abiding of His Spirit, and the seed of God within them, and the nature of the covenant of grace; from all which ariseth also the certainty and infallibility thereof. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/102423218242844 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:22:12 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1017231443234060 Those whom God hath accepted in the beloved, effectually called and sanctified by his Spirit, and given the precious faith of his elect unto, can neither totally nor finally fall from the state of grace, but shall certainly persevere therein to the end, and be eternally saved, seeing the gifts and callings of God are without repentance, whence he still begets and nourisheth in them faith, repentance, love, joy, hope, and all the graces of the Spirit unto immortality; and though many storms and floods arise and beat against them, yet they shall never be able to take them off that foundation and rock which by faith they are fastened upon; notwithstanding, through unbelief and the temptations of Satan, the sensible sight of the light and love of God may for a time be clouded and obscured from them, yet he is still the same, and they shall be sure to be kept by the power of God unto salvation, where they shall enjoy their purchased possession, they being engraved upon the palm of his hands, and their names having been written in the book of life from all eternity. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1017231443234060 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:19:52 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1010231855456617 Works done by unregenerate men, although for the matter of them they may be things which God commands, and of good use both to themselves and others; yet because they proceed not from a heart purified by faith, nor are done in a right manner according to the Word, nor to a right end, the glory of God, they are therefore sinful, and cannot please God, nor make a man meet to receive grace from God, and yet their neglect of them is more sinful and displeasing to God. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/1010231855456617 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:53 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/10323232316270 Yet notwithstanding, the persons of believers being accepted through Christ, their good works also are accepted in him; not as though they were in this life wholly unblamable and unreprovable in God's sight, but that he, looking upon them in his Son, is pleased to accept and reward that which is sincere, although accompanied with many weaknesses and imperfections. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/10323232316270 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:40 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/103231549581297 We cannot, by our best works, merit pardon of sin or eternal life at the hand of God because of the great disproportion that is between them and the glory to come, and the infinite distance that is between us and God, whom by them we can neither profit nor satisfy for the debt of our former sins. But when we have done all we can, we have done but our duty and are unprofitable servants; and because they are good, they proceed from His Spirit; and as they are wrought by us, they are defiled and mixed with so much weakness and imperfection, that they cannot endure the severity of God's punishment. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/103231549581297 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:20:33 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/91923223457074 They who in their obedience attain to the greatest height which is possible in this life, are so far from being able to supererogate, and to do more than God requires, as that they fall short of much which in duty they are bound to do. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/91923223457074 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 17 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:19:38 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/91923223462197 Their ability to do good works is not at all of themselves, but wholly from the Spirit of Christ; and that they may be enabled thereunto, besides the graces they have already received, there is necessary an actual influence of the same Holy Spirit, to work in them to will and to do of His good pleasure; yet they are not hereupon to grow negligent, as if they were not bound to perform any duty, unless upon a special motion of the Spirit, but they ought to be diligent in stirring up the grace of God that is in them. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/91923223462197 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:47 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/9823201639867 These good works, done in obedience to God's commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith; and by them believers manifest their thankfulness, strengthen their assurance, edify their brethren, adorn the profession of the gospel, stop the mouths of the adversaries, and glorify God. Good works done by believers are fully rewarded in this life and the life which is to come, though they cannot by them merit pardon of sin or eternal life, which is a gift of grace. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/9823201639867 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:27:39 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/8292321638234 Good works are only such as God hath commanded in His Holy Word, and not such as without the warrant thereof are devised by men out of blind zeal, or upon any pretence of good intentions. These good works, done in obedience to God's commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith; and by them believers manifest their thankfulness, strengthen their assurance, edify their brethren, adorn the profession of the gospel, stop the mouths of the adversaries, and glorify God, whose workmanship they are, created in Christ Jesus thereunto, that having their fruit unto holiness they may have the end eternal life. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/8292321638234 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:11:12 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/815231625224703 Such is the provision which God hath made through Christ in the covenant of grace for the preservation of believers unto salvation, that although there is no sin so small but it deserves damnation; yet there is no sin so great that it shall bring damnation upon them who truly repent; which makes the constant preaching of repentance necessary. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/815231625224703 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:03 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/815231625216148 As repentance is to be continued through the whole course of our lives, upon the account of the body of death, and the motions thereof, so it is every man's duty to repent of his particular known sins particularly. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/815231625216148 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:10:29 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/87231815356224 This saving repentance is an evangelical grace, whereby a person, being by the Holy Spirit made sensible of the manifold evils of his sin, doth, by faith in Christ, humble himself for it with godly sorrow, detestation of it, and self-abhorrency, praying for pardon and strength of grace, with a purpose and endeavor, by supplies of the Spirit, to walk before God unto all well-pleasing in all things. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/87231815356224 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:21:52 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/83231825191668 Whereas there is none that doth good and sinneth not, and the best of men may, through the power and deceitfulness of their corruption dwelling in them, with the prevalence of temptation, fall into great sins and provocations; God hath, in the covenant of grace, mercifully provided that believers so sinning and falling be renewed through repentance unto salvation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/83231825191668 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Colton Neifert 0:06:19 no Colton Neifert - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/71123234821986 Repentance unto life and salvation is a saving grace, worked in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit and Word of God. It is an evangelical grace, accompanied by a true sense of one's sin and an apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ. It leads to a sincere turning away from sin, with full purpose of and endeavor after new obedience. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/71123234821986 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:12:20 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/772303547613 This faith, although it is different in degrees, and may be weak or strong, yet it is in the least degree of it different in the kind or nature of it, as is all other saving grace, from the faith and common grace of temporary believers; and therefore, though it may be many times assailed and weakened, yet it gets the victory, growing up in many to the attainment of a full assurance through Christ, who is both the author and finisher of our faith. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/772303547613 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:27:16 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/619231752173915 The grace of faith, whereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts, and is ordinarily wrought by the ministry of the Word, by which also, and by the administration of baptism and the Lord's Supper, prayer, and other means appointed of God, it is increased and strengthened. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/619231752173915 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:25:08 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/616231657336209 In this war, although the remaining corruption for a time may much prevail, yet through the continual supply of strength from the sanctifying Spirit of Christ, the regenerate part does overcome; and so the saints grow in grace, perfecting holiness in the fear of God, pressing after a heavenly life, in evangelical obedience to all the commands which Christ as Head and King in His Word has prescribed to them. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/616231657336209 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:52 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/662323354136 This sanctification is throughout, in the whole man; yet imperfect in this life, there abiding still some remnants of corruption in every part; whence arises a continual and irreconcilable war, the flesh lusting against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/662323354136 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:14:07 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/53023145335498 They who are united to Christ, effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart and a new spirit created in them through the virtue of Christ's death and resurrection, are also further sanctified, really and personally, through the same virtue, by His Word and Spirit dwelling in them; the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified, and they more and more quickened and strengthened in all saving graces, to the practice of all true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/53023145335498 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:22:28 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/530231350471103 All those that are justified, God vouchsafes, in and for His only Son Jesus Christ, to make partakers of the grace of adoption, by which they are taken into the number, and enjoy the liberties and privileges of the children of God; have His name put upon them, receive the Spirit of adoption, have access to the throne of grace with boldness, are enabled to cry, Abba, Father, are pitied, protected, provided for, and chastened by Him, as by a Father, yet never cast off, but sealed to the day of redemption, and inherit the promises, as heirs of everlasting salvation. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/530231350471103 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 21 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Nate Wikman 0:11:01 no Nate Wikman - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/524232032543959 The justification of believers under the Old Testament was, in all these respects, one and the same with the justification of believers under the New Testament. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/524232032543959 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Eric Bechler 0:08:16 no Eric Bechler - 1689London Baptist Confession https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/59231847532522 God continues to forgive the sins of those that are justified, and although they can never fall from the state of justification, yet they may, by their sins, fall under God's fatherly displeasure; and in that condition they usually do not have the light of his countenance restored to them, until they humble themselves, beg pardon, and renew their faith and repentance. https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/burnetbiblechurch/sermons/59231847532522 Religion & Spirituality Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 Levi Hopkins 0:05:44 no Levi Hopkins - 1689London Baptist Confession