Rooted & Unwithered
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On the Septuagint
April 13, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.3 MBWhat is the Septuagint, and why is Greek translation of the Old Testament important to us today? Those are the questions before us in this episode. In Relatione (relevant links) The Lexham English Septuagint A New English Translation of the Septuagint Septuaginta: Reader's Edition Gwendolyn's recommendation: The Man Who Preached Outside (George Whitefield) Ex Interrete (a hodgepodge of Internet items that I found interesting) What Can You Learn from Greek? Peter Williams gives a numbe...
Gospel Freedom & Identity
April 10, 2024 11:51 - 34 minutes - 29.1 MBThat is who we are in Christ, as we share in His identity. We are blessed, chosen, holy, blameless, predestined, adopted, redeemed, forgiven, enlightened, and sealed. Or as Gordon says, “I am satisfied in God’s love as his adopted child; I am to think of myself as purchased, accepted, valued, and protected.”
Temptation & Sinful Desires
March 27, 2024 11:45 - 43 minutes - 30.7 MBSin is fundamentally not a behavioral issue; it is a being issue. We are not righteous people who occasionally sin. We sin because we are sinners. Our heart is corrupt, and since the heart is the core of our being, there is no aspect of ourselves that escapes corruption, behavior included. This problem of defilement, therefore, requires a solution far greater than behavior modification. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Adultery, Divorce, & Same-Sex Marriage
March 14, 2024 11:29 - 45 minutes - 31.8 MBWe focus upon three challenges to God's design for marriage. Of course, any married person can attest to there being far more challenges to marriage than these three things, but we will focus upon these because they challenge the very institution of marriage. An argument over finances may threaten a particular marriage, but money and finances do not inherently oppose God's good design for marriage as a creation ordinance. Adultery, divorce, and homosexuality do oppose His design. For more r...
The Origin and Purpose of Marriage
February 28, 2024 11:48 - 43 minutes - 44 MBBecause marriage and the family are the smallest and most basic units of society, they are the building blocks for everything else. Again, because our world is marred by sin, some of those blocks will inevitably be warped and broken, but if the majority are healthy, society will still be healthy overall. Yet, as we see today, marital and familial dysfunction is now the norm, and the broader society cannot help reflecting that dysfunction everywhere else. That is why the hard work of “fixing”...
Can We Distinguish Between Sex and Gender?
February 21, 2024 11:44 - 43 minutes - 37.3 MBThe point of all of this that the introduction of gender as a separate category from sex is not harmless but is the promotion of a satanic and destructive worldview.
What If All the Conspiracies Are True?
February 18, 2024 12:46 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBIf demonic powers can be pulling the strings behind earthly rulers, perhaps the most plausible conspiracy is that the spiritual forces of darkness are using all of the different conspiracies and fearful news headlines to distract us from wielding the sword of the Spirit. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
A Signet Ring | Haggai 2:20-23
February 18, 2024 11:00 - 53 minutes - 26 MBThis sermon was preached February 16, 2020. Read the manuscript here. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Question 35: Since We Are Redeemed by Grace Alone, Through Faith Alone, Where Does This Faith Come From?
February 16, 2024 12:47 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBWe are capable of faith but not saving faith. Saving faith, like the grace itself, is a gift of God. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Imago Dei, Male and Female
February 14, 2024 13:25 - 33 minutes - 23.6 MBWhile we are speaking of man, we should remember that we are referring to mankind or humanity. Genesis 2 will describe to us the particular process by which God created man, both the first man and the first woman, but here in chapter 1 the Bible is speaking of mankind generally, both male and female. This is crucial to understand because it reveals that mankind can only properly image God through the two sexes that God designed for us: male and female. For more resources for knowing and lov...
I Will Bless You | Haggai 2:10-19
February 11, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes - 22.7 MBThis sermon was preached February 9, 2020. Read the manuscript here. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
On Reenchanting Humanity
February 10, 2024 15:34 - 24 minutes - 21.9 MBBiblical anthropology (the doctrine of humanity) is the predominate theological battleground of our day. Owen Strachen’s book is a great study on what Scripture has to say about mankind. In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn’s Recommendation: The Parables of Jesus (see also: Little Pilgrim’s Big Journey & The Kingdom of God Bible Storybook) Reenchanting Humanity Ex Interrete (a hodgepodge of Internet items that I enjoyed) You’ll notice that both links below have to do with Biblical Heb...
The Comfort of Conforming to Christ
February 07, 2024 11:48 - 42 minutes - 44.1 MBAlthough we think of our good in terms of being safe, comfortable, and happy, God, who defines goodness in Himself, calls being made like Him good. Indeed, Hebrews 12:10 expresses the same reality as the catechism: "For [our earthly father] disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but [God] disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness." Our good is the sharing of His holiness. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
I Will Shake All Nations | Haggai 2:1-9
February 04, 2024 13:15 - 45 minutes - 22.1 MBThis sermon was preached February 2, 2020. Read the manuscript here. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
On Reading for Preaching
February 03, 2024 12:24 - 26 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat are some reading habits for growing in preaching? Here's a few suggestions. In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn’s Recommendation: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (consider also the BBC Radio Dramas) ESV Reader's Bible ( which also comes in a six-volume version) I'll do future episodes sharing resources for learning the original language (and there are many!), but for now, John Dobson's books on Greek and Hebrew have both been excellent. ESV Expository Commentary | this is an exce...
Fighting the Sexual Revolution with Catechisms
January 31, 2024 11:49 - 39 minutes - 33.5 MBThis is the introduction to my teaching through Christopher Gordon's New Reformation Catechism on Human Sexuality. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
I Have Stored Up Your Word | Psalm 119:11
January 29, 2024 12:44 - 3 minutes - 3.72 MBIn Luke 12, Jesus told a parable of a rich man who stored grain for himself yet died before he was able to live off of his storehouse. God’s Word, however, is not like grain or earthly treasure; storing the Bible within our hearts is an investment of eternal consequence. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
I Am with You | Haggai 1:12-15
January 28, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes - 19.4 MBPreached January 26, 2020 To read this sermon and other resources, visit bcnewton.co
On Reading Calvin's Institutes
January 27, 2024 11:47 - 29 minutes - 25.9 MBHave you ever considered reading John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion but don't know where to start? Today's episode is a guide to help you begin that journey. In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn’s Recommendation: The Magician's Nephew (consider also the BBC Radio Dramas) Battle's translation | the current standard English translation Knowing God and Ourselves: Reading Calvin's Institutes Devotionally | a devotional guide by David Calhoun 1541 Banner of Truth Edition | sm...
Question 33: Should Those Who Have Faith in Christ Seek Salvation Through Their Own Works, or Anywhere Else?
January 26, 2024 12:20 - 6 minutes - 5.52 MBChrist alone is able to save. He is the founder and perfecter of our faith. All we need is found in Him. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Chapter 14 (Mortification of Sin)
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.9 MBA discussion of chapter 14 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Let Me Not Wander | Psalm 119:10
January 22, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBThis is a glorious image of our present walk of sanctification. We commit our whole heart to seek God, yet we place no confidence in ourselves, only in God’s faithfulness in keeping us. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Consider Your Ways | Haggai 1:2-11
January 21, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes - 22.3 MBPreached January 19, 2020 To read this sermon and other resources, visit bcnewton.co
On Providence
January 20, 2024 12:19 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBToday we are discussing John Piper's massive and greatly beneficial book Providence. In Relatione (relevant links) Eowyn's Recommendation: Katie and the Mona Lisa & Katie in London You can find the whole Katie series here. Providence by John Piper John Piper on the Prosperity Gospel Ex Interrete (a hodgepodge of Internet items that I enjoyed) Leading a Church Out of Casual Culture John Piper made a splash a while back with a tweet about drinking coffee during the Lord's Day gat...
Question 32: What Do Justification and Sanctification Mean?
January 19, 2024 12:55 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBAlthough this question may appear to be nothing more than defining two dry terms of theology, understanding the meaning and distinctions of justification and sanctification is crucial for properly understanding how our salvation in Christ works. Particularly, justification and sanctification are the keys for understanding what role doing good works plays in our salvation, which will be the subject of the following two questions. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bc...
Chapter 13 (Mortification of Sin)
January 17, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.9 MBA discussion of chapter 13 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
How Can a Young Man Keep His Way Pure? | Psalm 119:9
January 15, 2024 14:20 - 3 minutes - 4.48 MBThe more we know Jesus, the more we will love Jesus. The more we love Jesus, the more we will naturally want to be like Him. When we look more like Christ and less like our sin, the result is purity. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Prologue to Haggai | Haggai 1:1
January 14, 2024 11:00 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBPreached January 12, 2020 To read this sermon and other resources, visit bcnewton.co
On First Clement
January 13, 2024 11:27 - 28 minutes - 34.6 MBThe First Epistle of Clement to the Corinthians is one of the earliest Christian writings outside of the New Testament. Let's discuss what it says! Eowyn's Recommendation: A Child's Introduction to Ballet (Revised and Updated): The Stories, Music, and Magic of Classical Dance Here is the edition that I read: The Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume 1, but I would suggest that you grab the full, massive set on Kindle for only $2.99. This new translation from Lexham also looks promising. In Rela...
Question 31: What Do We Believe by True Faith?
January 12, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes - 8.69 MBIt is fitting that the Apostles’ Creed traditionally ends with Amen because those who believe these things can scarcely say anything else. The reminder of this good news should elicit a joyous declaration of “May it be so!” from our lips! These must be living truths within our breasts, not dead pieces of knowledge or trivia. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Chapter 12 (Mortification of Sin)
January 10, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.7 MBA discussion of chapter 12 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice | 1 Samuel 15:22
January 08, 2024 11:38 - 5 minutes - 6.22 MBLike Saul, it is all too easy to attempt covering up our disobedience with sacrifice. We disobey in some manner and then resolve to do something else for God. We then feel better because we have done something tangible to make up for our sin. Unfortunately, that impulse runs contrary to the gospel. In fact, it is anti-gospel. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Not of This World | John 18:28-19:16
January 07, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBPreached on January 5, 2020 To read this sermon and other resources for knowing and applying the Bible, visit bcnewton.co
On Daily Worship
January 06, 2024 17:07 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this inaugural episode of Ex Libris Ad Cor, Eowyn talks about Swan Lake, and I discuss Jonathan Gibson's book Be Thou My Vision and the broader subject of daily worship/devotionals/quiet-time. Listen to the end for a bonus discussion! In Relatione (relevant links) The Story Orchestra: Swan Lake Be Thou My Vision (my review) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (my review) O Sacred Head Now Wounded Creeds, Catechisms, and Confessions: A Reader's Edition The Very Hungry Caterpillar You can a...
Question 30: What Is Faith in Jesus Christ?
January 05, 2024 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.47 MBThis is the essence of what faith is. Faith is trusting in something that cannot be seen, as Hebrews 11:1 makes clear. Faith is not a means of manipulating or forcing God's hand; rather, faith is placing one's trust and confidence in God rather than in ourselves. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Chapter 11 (Mortification of Sin)
January 03, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 17.5 MBA discussion of chapter 11 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Boiling a Young Goat in Its Mother's Milk | Deuteronomy 14:21
January 01, 2024 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.83 MBSo, how does this command still apply? I believe that the underlying principle is against using instruments of life as a means of death. Mother’s milk is life-giving. Perhaps the only substance more life-giving is blood, which was forbidden for that every reason from consumption under the law. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Chapter 10 (Mortification of Sin)
December 28, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 18.4 MBA discussion of chapter 10 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Question 29: How Can We Be Saved?
December 26, 2023 11:30 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBThe penalty of our sins is paid by Christ, yet notice too that Christ’s own righteousness is imputed to us. The Scriptures frequently use the imagery of having our old, stained clothing removed and then given unstained, perfectly clean clothing instead. That is what Christ has done for us. He died the death we deserved to die and lived the life that we were designed to live. By His death, He took our judgment upon Himself and has placed His own righteousness upon us, so that we may now have...
Prince of Peace
December 23, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MBAs we celebrate the birth of our Lord, His entering into our world as a lowly infant, let us give thanks that He came to bring us peace, both with God and man, now and forevermore. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Chapter 9 (Mortification of Sin)
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 17.1 MBA discussion of chapter 9 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Question 28: What Happens After Death to Those Not United to Christ by Faith?
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBEternal punishment is just whenever we properly consider not simply what sins we have committed but who we have sinned against. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Everlasting Father
December 17, 2023 11:58 - 3 minutes - 2.96 MBJesus was before all things with His Father, and His reign over us will be as a father for all eternity to come. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Chapter 8 (Mortification of Sin)
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MBA discussion of chapter 8 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Question 27: Are All People, Just as They Were Lost Through Adam, Saved Through Christ?
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBMany Christians today bristle at the doctrine of election, but the Scriptures do not. Both Jesus and the Apostles blatantly call God’s people the elect or chosen, not to mention God's choosing of Israel from among the nations in the Old Testament. Ephesians 1:4 specifies that God made this choice “before the foundation of the world.” As Romans 9 displays, such a teaching is an undoubtedly bitter pill for our finite and worldly minds to swallow, but as Ephesians 1-3 displays, once accepted i...
A Savior Has Come | Joseph Alleine
December 10, 2023 11:11 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBWhen this news came that there was a Savior born, one would have thought that all the world would have received Him with triumph. But there was no room for Him in all the world, but He was thrust out into the manger. Let it not be so with you. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
A Savior Has Come | A Sermon by Joseph Alleine
December 10, 2023 11:11 - 30 minutes - 26.6 MBWhen this news came that there was a Savior born, one would have thought that all the world would have received Him with triumph. But there was no room for Him in all the world, but He was thrust out into the manger. Let it not be so with you. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Mighty God
December 09, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBHe conquered the unconquerable foe of man: death itself. And now He sits, alive, at His Father’s throne ruling over all creation, and we wait with great longing for the soon-coming return of Christ, our Mighty God. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Chapter 7 (Mortification of Sin)
December 07, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 18 MBA discussion of chapter 7 from my 2021 series reading through John Owen's Mortification of Sin together. For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co
Question 26: What Else Does Christ's Death Redeem?
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBAs we rightly sing, “He comes to make His blessings flow, far as the curse is found!” Every part of fallen creation shall be restored through Christ. Amen and amen! For more resources for knowing and loving God's Word, visit bcnewton.co