Best Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary Podcasts (2025)

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Connecting with Dr. Thurman Williams, Director of Homiletics at Covenant Theological Seminary 37:21

3d ago37:21

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Brian is joined remotely by Dr. Thurman Williams to discuss the importance of sound preaching and some of their favorite pastoral influences. Dr. Williams is the director of homiletics at Covenant Theological Seminary and is the pastor at New City Fellowship - West End in St. Louis, Missouri. LMPC looks forward to hosting Dr. Williams for the 2025 …

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The Grace of Law-Keeping by the Spirit | WCF 19.6-7 20:19

10d ago20:19

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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What Might Faith-Driven Business & Investment Look Like? 41:31

17d ago41:31

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On Pillar & Ground's 200th episode, Brian is joined by remote guest and longtime friend, Stephen Phelan. Stephen is the chief pastoral officer at Movement Mortgage and joins to discuss faith-driven models in business, how Christians can think about investing, and how God can be seen at work in the marketplace. Movement Mortgage Sovereign's Capital …

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How Can I Develop the Spiritual Discipline of Generosity? 42:34

24d ago42:34

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Host Brian Salter is joined in today's episode by LMPC member, Dustin Hayes. Dustin is the generosity specialist at the Chalmers Center and shares some guidelines and helpful ways to think about generosity and giving as spiritual exercises and acts of obedience to God. FaithFi App (for Android or iOS) Generous Giving The "Helping Without Hurting in…

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Connecting with Pastor Anthony Williams & Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 23:57

29d ago23:57

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Host Brian Salter is joined on today's episode by Pastor Anthony Williams of Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. The two discuss the unique relationship they share and the ways in with our churches are united in community and mission. Pastor Williams also shares an invitation to an upcoming two-night worship event which will be held at Gr…

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The Three Uses of the Law | WCF 19.6 25:58

1M ago25:58

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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How do the Psalms Point to Jesus? 36:25

1M ago36:25

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In the second part of their discussion of the Psalms, Brian and Scott look at the ways in which the Psalms point directly to Jesus and the impact they had on early Christians as well as on us today. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Dr. Scott Jones Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To …

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Why Should I Study the Psalms? 49:14

1M ago49:14

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As the LMPC pastoral staff prepares to begin a Summer series in the Psalms, Dr. Scott Jones once again joins Brian Salter to discuss the importance of the Psalms, their historical context, and how they can still apply to our lives in 2025. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Dr. Scott Jones Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and perf…

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The Binding Moral Law | WCF 19.5 27:03

2M ago27:03

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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Connecting with our Children's Ministry in 2025 38:25

2M ago38:25

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Chad Middlebrooks hosts a round-table conversation about the children's ministry at LMPC, including opportunities to volunteer, an overview of the new curriculum that's being taught this semester and changes to the schedule that are upcoming in the Fall. Host: Chad Middlebrooks Special Guests: Brennan Griffin, James Stevens, and Chris Horne Produce…

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Bonus: How Can We Prepare for Holy Week at LMPC? 12:34

2M ago12:34

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On today's bonus episode, Brian and Wil discuss the unique way LMPC observes Holy Week and share LMPC's schedule of Holy Week services. For the LMPC schedule of services and events, click here. Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Gr…

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The Ceremonial & Civil Law | WCF 19.3-4 22:16

2M ago22:16

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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Connecting with Greg Baney, Pastor at Woodlands Gathering 25:49

2M ago25:49

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In today's episode of Pillar & Ground, pastor Greg Baney joins Wil to share the exciting ways God is at work at Woodlands Gathering, a church plant in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee. Woodlands Gathering is focused on multi-cultural ministry, particularly to the Native American community in the tri-county area. Woodlands Gathering For learn more about or do…

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The Gift & Covenant of God's Law | WCF 19.1-2 24:06

2M ago24:06

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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Connecting with Davis Mooney, RUF Campus Minister at UTC 30:27

3M ago30:27

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Born and raised on the mountain, LMPC's own Davis Mooney joins Wil to discuss his path to vocational ministry and the unique opportunities that come with his current call as the RUF campus minister at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). RUF @ UTC Reformed University Fellowship (PCA) Host: Wil Nettleton Special Guest: Davis Mooney Prod…

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Attaining Assurance & Enduring When It Is Shaken | WCF 18.3-4 25:28

3M ago25:28

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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The Basis of Our Assurance | WCF 18.2 16:28

3M ago16:28

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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Connecting with Josh Brower as He Prepares for the Youth Group's Upcoming Trip to Mexico 32:41

3M ago32:41

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Josh Brower, LMPC's co-director of high school ministry, joins the podcast to talk about a trip he will be leading with our high school students to Acapulco, Mexico in June. Hear all about how the idea for the trip came about, some of the exciting opportunities they will be faced with, and how you can pray for the details of their trip. Host: Brian…

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False Assurance & the Certainty of God's Grace | WCF 18.1 21:31

4M ago21:31

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Brian Salter and Wil Nettleton resume our study of the Westminster Confession of Faith. In this first Confessions episode of 2025, we begin chapter 18, "The Assurance of Grace and Salvation." Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil …

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Connecting with Covenant Theological Seminary 37:43

4M ago37:43

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In today's episode, Brian Salter is joined by James Dickson, vice president of advancement at Covenant Theological Seminary. The two discuss the connection between LMPC and the seminary, what makes Covenant Theological Seminary unique, the modern challenges faced when training the next generation of pastors, and causes for hope and excitement looki…

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Bonus: An Invitation to the 2025 World Missions Conference 12:43

4M ago12:43

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In today's bonus episode, Brian reflects on the upcoming World Missions Conference and reads a letter from one of our partners in Central Asia. Click here to view the conference schedule. Host: Brian Salter Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a que…

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ANNOUNCEMENT: We're Moving to the Covenant Podcast RSS Feed! 1:55

5M ago1:55

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After nearly 1,000,000 downloads (around 1.5 million, including all channels and video streams), the Man of God Network will undergo significant changes in 2025. In an effort to streamline and improve our podcasting ministries, the Man of God Network, which consists of seven distinct shows, will be consolidated into a single show: The Covenant Podc…

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Strict Baptist Chapels | Particular Pilgrims 11:58

6M ago11:58

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Hyper-Calvinism in English Baptist circles in the 19th century grew and changed in significant ways. But rather than continue on into the 19th century too far, I want to take another approach to complete, for now, our look at hyper-Calvinism in Baptist circles. Let me point you to a 5 volume study entitled “The Strict Baptist Chapels of England.” F…

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Looking Back: A Recap of Westminster Confession of Faith 15-17 32:29

6M ago32:29

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In the final episode of our 2024 season, Brian and Wil spend some time recapping the past three chapters in the Confession. Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and pe…

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William Gadsby Pt.3 | Particular Pilgrims 11:09

6M ago11:09

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William Gadsby was much more than a preacher to his Manchester congregation. He also wrote for them, which is surprising, given his poor education. He produced hymns for their worship, tracts for the controversies of the day, a magazine to edify them during the month, a catechism for their children, and sermons to read. For more information…

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Should we tithe from an inheritance? | Pastor's Inbox 21:10

6M ago21:10

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What is your basic thinking on the subject of tithing from inheritance? In conjunction with the thought of tithing on the inheritance of money, what are your thoughts regarding tithing upon things such as life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and the equity from the sale of a home? For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org…

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Connecting with Our Mountaintop Neighbor, Covenant College 48:19

6M ago48:19

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In the penultimate episode of our 2024 season, host Brian Salter is joined by Brad Voyles, President of Covenant College, and Ralph Kelley, Covenant's Director of Constituent Relations. They discuss the history of Covenant, its impact on the mountain community, and the deep-rooted relationship between Covenant and LMPC. Host: Brian Salter Special G…

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William Gadsby Pt.2 | Particular Pilgrims 11:32

6M ago11:32

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Gadsby's errors in teaching are not unimportant, but they do remind us that the sovereign God is not bound to only work salvation through men with perfect doctrine. As the medieval saying goes, “God uses crooked sticks to draw straight lines.” For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

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Is tithing a New Testament Practice? | Pastor's Inbox 21:30

6M ago21:30

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This episode is a re-run, in preparation for an additional episode on tithing that will release next week. For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

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The Grounds & Nature of Our Perseverance | WCF 17.2-3 26:23

6M ago26:23

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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William Gadsby | Particular Pilgrims 10:41

6M ago10:41

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"Just over a year after John Gill’s death, another man was born who called himself a Strict and Particular Baptist. He stood in the line of those often called hyper-Calvinists. His name was William Gadsby and while he shared the strong Calvinism of Gill, his life circumstances and ministry were considerably different in some ways. If you have heard…

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What should we do when a wife is unsettled about moving for a new ministry opportunity? | Pastor's Inbox 21:34

6M ago21:34

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What should we do when a wife is not convinced that she and her husband should take a call at a particular church, which would require them to move? For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

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Connecting with RENEW in November 2024 33:49

6M ago33:49

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Host Brian Salter is joined by John Stroud and Stuart Bickley to recap some of the recently-completed work on our campus and look ahead at the next steps in the RENEW campaign. Host: Brian Salter Special Guests: John Stroud & Stuart Bickley Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz.…

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B.B. Warfield: Led By the Holy Spirit | Narrated Puritan 45:17

7M ago45:17

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B.B. Warfield: Led By the Holy Spirit | Narrated Puritan For more information about CBTS, visit CBTSeminary.org

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1689 19:4 The Present Status of the Judicial Law | Confessing the Faith 3:31

7M ago3:31

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1689 19:4 The Present Status of the Judicial Law | Confessing the Faith "This paragraph is clearly based on Calvin’s treatment of the judicial law in the Institutes. This treatment is very relevant in light of the idea of the abiding validity of the judicial law being espoused in our day." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org…

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Shepherding Widows and Widowers through the Preached Word | Pastor's Inbox 21:34

7M ago21:34

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Brethren, I know we’ve had one previous conversation on Shepherding the Afflicted through the preached word, but I’d like for us to narrow in our this specific situation of affliction. What doctrines or passages should we preached to minister to widows and widowers? What passages does the congregation need to hear for them to effectively minister t…

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The Perseverance of the Saints | WCF 17.1 19:51

7M ago19:51

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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John Gill Pt.5: Hyper-Calvinism | Particular Pilgrims 12:18

7M ago12:18

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"The question some of you may have been waiting to hear addressed is the relationship between John Gill and hyper-Calvinism. Does Gill qualify as such? For some historians and theological writers, to ask the question is to answer it: of course he was. For them, Gill is the arch hyper-Calvinist who espoused damaging errors and practices. Others clai…

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Jonathan Edwards: The Best Means of Awakening Sinners | Narrated Puritan 26:26

7M ago26:26

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Jonathan Edwards: The Best Means of Awakening Sinners | Narrated Puritan For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

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1689 19:3-4 The Threefold Division of the Law | Confessing the Faith 5:20

7M ago5:20

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1689 19:3-4 The Threefold Division of the Law | Confessing the Faith "The Confession in these paragraphs distinguishes three types of laws in the law of Moses: the moral, the ceremonial, and judicial and asserts that the ceremonial and judicial have been fulfilled and abolished, but that the moral law continues to bind all men." For more informatio…

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Shepherding the Ministerial Aspirant through the Preached Word | Pastor's Inbox 21:34

7M ago21:34

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How may we shepherd ministerial aspirants under our ministry through the preached word? What aspects of Christ’s person and work do aspiring ministers need to hear? For more information visit CBTSeminary.org

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The Difference in Good Works by Believers and by Non-Believers | WCF 16.6-7 24:42

7M ago24:42

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Westminster Confession of Faith Confessing the Faith - A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith by Chad Van Dixhoorn Hosts: Brian Salter & Wil Nettleton Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and performed by David Henry and Hannah Lutz. To contact Pillar & Ground or to submit a question that you would like to hear addre…

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John Murray: The Fear of God | Narrated Puritan 37:16

7M ago37:16

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John Murray: The Fear of God For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

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1689 19:2 The Ten Commandments | Confessing the Faith 4:22

7M ago4:22

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1689 19:2 The Ten Commandments | Confessing the Faith "Here the Confession teaches the substantial equivalence of the requirements of the law written on Adam’s heart with the Ten Commandments." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org

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Shepherding the Christian Who Wrestles with Assurance through the Preached Word | Pastor's Inbox 22:39

7M ago22:39

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What doctrines or passages should we preach to minister to the souls of believers who wrest with assurance? What aspects of Christ’s person and work do doubting believers need to hear? For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

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Connecting with Allen Levi at LMPC's Staff Development Day 47:11

7M ago47:11

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In today's episode, recorded live at LMPC's annual Staff Development Day, Allen Levi spends time with the LMPC staff to give more insight into his writing process for Theo of Golden, and to share stories and observations about living lives of faith. Host: Brian Salter Special Guest: Allen Levi Producer: Ben Wingard Music arranged by David Henry and…

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John Gill Pt. 4: His Ministry | Particular Pilgrims 10:44

7M ago10:44

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Today, John Gill is predominantly known for his writings. These amounted to over 10,000 folio pages. A folio was the full sheet of paper, 19 by 24 inches, then used by printers. With this quantity of output, no wonder one man gave Gill the nickname, “Dr. Voluminous”. I’ll describe many of his writings in the next few minutes, but what is not usuall…

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Charles Spurgeon: A Chat about Commentaries | Narrated Puritan 30:10

7M ago30:10

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Charles Spurgeon: A Chat about Commentaries | Narrated Puritan For more information, visit CBTSeminary.org

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1689 19:2 The Law Written in the Heart of Adam | Confessing the Faith 6:16

7M ago6:16

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1689 19:2 The Law Written in the Heart of Adam | Confessing the Faith "John Murray remarks, ‘The law of God confronts them and registers itself in their consciousness by reason of what they natively and constitutionally are’." For more information visit: https://cbtseminary.org