Antioch Reformed Baptist Church

An exposition of chapter 13 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, concerning the sanctification of the elect by God. Sanctification being a fruit of justification and the further conforming of the believer to the image of Christ in Him.

Christ's Word is the scepter by which He rules His people, teaching us the New Covenant blessings of life as citizens of His glorious Kingdom.

When we drink deeply from the wells of salvation, our souls are refreshed, our fellowship sweetened, our worship invigorated, and our God is exalted.

The believer's glorious hope is the Lord's Messiah, who rules with wisdom, righteousness, and strength, and whose everlasting kingdom is characterized by restoration, righteousness, rest, and rejoicing.

No matter the circumstances, the believer should have confidence that the Lord is both Sovereign and righteous, and that all things are done according to His will.

During the 11th Century, Christendom was torn in two as Constantinople and Rome finally parted ecclesiastical ways. There were many factors involved, but the one that lay at the theological heart of the matter was the question of the inner Trinitarian relationship of the Spirit to the Father and the Son, otherwise known as the controversy over the Filioque Clause.

Before we can understand what God has said, sometimes we need to understand how God has said. Different genres of Biblical literature require different understandings. How should we read the Prophets? Who are the Prophets? How do they communicate God's Word? Are they mainly concerned with future events? Or do they speak to the people of their day, and to us today?

The Government of Immanuel will be a new creation, marked by liberty and blessings for His people, brought about by His divine wisdom and strength, and maintained by His never ending Fatherly care, and Princely administration of Peace.

An exposition of chapter 12 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, concerning the adoption of the elect by God, a grace attended by the rights and privileges of children in this life, and the promise of the inheritance of everlasting salvation.

The defining mark of God's faithful people is our love for, and obedience to, God's Word.

The promise of Immanuel, God with us, is a sign of our desperate need. He shares in our weakness, partakes of our poverty, and delivers us from our distress.

During the 10th Century, Christendom was marked by corruption as church and state vied for power and wealth. But there were bright sparks of hope in both the East and West as movements arose to reform the church and clergy to biblical standards of morality and holiness.

A table talk discussion concerning the church as the Israel of God, comparison of Covenant Theology to Dispensationalism in regard to national Israel, the promises, the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants, and how American Christians ought to regard and relate to the modern day nation of Israel.

Before we can understand what God has said, sometimes we need to understand how God has said. Different genres of Biblical literature require different understandings. How should we read Wisdom Literature? What do we need to understand about how Proverbs works? Is there a literary context to be considered? Or should every Proverb be taken as an individual nugget of wisdom?

Apart from Christ, the true vine, we can bear no fruit of righteousness, but only the corrupt, rotten, stink-fruit of sinful self-indulgence.

An exposition of chapter 11, paragraphs 4-6, of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, concerning the justification of the elect, the decree, accomplishment, and application of justification in time, the ongoing fruit of justification, and the working of justification in history.

The Lord's Messiah will sanctify His elect, lead them to everlasting life in a new Exodus, dwell with them in love as a Bridegroom with His bride, becoming their every good treasure, hope, and defense.

The Lord will judge His people, but with the redemptive purpose of purifying His church and preparing it for glory.

On the Day of Judgment, the only safety from the terror and glory of the Lord will be found in Christ, our Rock and Redeemer.

A Table Talk discussion with the congregation of Antioch Reformed Baptist Church on the practice of the Lord's Supper, it's association with a full mean known as the Love Feast. We examine what the Scriptures say on the subject, what church history teaches us, and discuss the implications for our own practice, and possible advantages and disadvantages of united the Ordinance with a full meal.

God's people are called to walk in holiness in anticipation of dwelling together with Him in the coming kingdom of His glory.

During the 9th Century, Christendom was marked by increased theological division as well as political division. Society was reorganized into the feudal system, while the church debated predestination, the nature of the Lord's Supper, and the relations of the Trinity.

Before we can understand what God has said, sometimes we need to understand how God has said. Different genres of Biblical literature require different understandings. How should we read the Psalms? What do we need to understand about how poetry works? Is there a literary context to be considered? Or should every Psalm be taken as an individual expression of spirituality?

God will purify His church, cleanse it, and present it to Himself a glorious church, holy and without blemish.

An exposition of chapter 11 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, concerning the justification of the elect, the nature of justification, the means of justification, the relationship of faith and works, and the basis of justification in the finished work of Christ.

The promised Messiah is both King, Servant, and Conqueror, who will reconcile a sinful people to the holy God, and establish an everlasting kingdom of peace and righteousness.

Elders are under-shepherds of Christ, serving Christ's Word, to Christ's people, in Christ's church, for the spiritual nourishment of their souls, in constant reliance upon the work of the Good Shepherd.

During the 8th Century the Western Roman Empire was rebirthed by Charlemagne and Pope Leo III, giving rise to the Holy Roman Empire, which we look back on as Christendom, the union of church and state in one single kingdom on earth. Why and how did it happen? And what can we learn from it?

Church membership is biblical, a matter of obedience to Christ, a grave duty, and a great privilege. Christ loves and died for the church. We should count it our greatest privilege to serve the King of kings, by serving His body and bride.

Before we can understand what God has said, sometimes we need to understand how God has said. Different genres of Biblical literature require different understandings. How should we read historical narratives? Are they just history? Are they morality stories? How do they connect to the larger story of our redemption in Christ? And are they normative for our church life today?

An exposition of chapter 10 of the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, concerning the effectual calling of the elect. The outward call in the preaching of the Gospel, and the inward call of the Holy Spirit renewing the mind, heart, and will, are both necessary for the salvation of sinners.