The Whole Counsel

Blog Post: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/union-with-christ-ii-the-nature-of-our-union

Martyn Lloyd-Jones on Romans 6: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/sermons-and-expositions/romans-6/

Scriptures mentioned:

Deuteronomy 21:22-23

Psalm 22:6-8

Psalm 22:12-21

Isaiah 53:1-3

Isaiah 53:4-6

Isaiah 53:7-9

Isaiah 53:10-12

Mark 10:37-38

Galatians 3:13-14

Romans 6:3-4

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Union with Christ III: The Origin of Our Union May 16, 2024

Union with Christ doesn’t begin after we have reached a certain point of spiritual maturity. Jesus doesn’t wait until we know Him “well enough” to unite Himself with us. Our union with Him was decreed by the Father in eternity past and is experienced by every Christian from the moment of conversion, through every scene of life, upon death, and into our eternal rest.

Focusing on Ephesians 1:3-4, Dr. John Snyder and Acey Floyd put on their thinking caps (make sure to check out the YouTube channel!) to discuss this glorious mystery. Whether you want to use the word foreknowledge, predestination, or election, the reality the duo discusses this week is like a mountain whose peaks are obscured by clouds too high for us to see clearly. We cannot understand every aspect of it. However, God has revealed enough for us to know His choosing is sourced solely in Himself.

This gracious choosing of the Father should drive us to worship Him and tell every person united to Adam to turn to Christ as their only hope.

Show Notes:

Blog Post: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/union-with-christ-iii-the-origin-of-our-union

Scripture to meditate on after this podcast:

Luke 22:22

Acts 2:23

Acts 4:27-28

1 Peter 1:2

Ephesians 2:8-10

2 Timothy 1:9

John 6:37

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Union with Christ II: The Nature of Our Union May 09, 2024

The Scriptures are filled with metaphors and descriptions of the Christian’s union with Christ. Each of them expresses a different reality of that union. But even with all the words dedicated to explaining and describing that union, it still holds a mystery that escapes even the best theologians.

But the existence of the mystery should not stop us from taking our time to study, examine, and meditate on our union with Christ. In fact, it should motivate us. So this week, Dr. John Snyder and Acey Floyd spent time doing exactly that, discussing what we can know of our union with the second Person of the Trinity.

We pray this episode will lead you to a time of sweet worship and communion with our Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

Show Notes:

Blog Post: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/union-with-christ-ii-the-nature-of-our-union

Union with Christ I: The Most Important Word May 02, 2024

Dr. John Snyder is joined this week by Acey Floyd, co-elder of Christ Church New Albany and Media Gratiae’s Office Manager, to start a new series discussing the Christian’s union with Christ. This doctrine is central to the letters of Paul in the New Testament and should therefore be central in our lives.

Union with Christ can be seen as the central hub of the wheel that is the Christian life. If we put that hub as anything else, the wheel will become warped and our progress will be slowed.

For this first episode, John and Acey focus on the Who we are united to. We are united to the only Being in history to have two distinct natures. Jesus Christ is truly the Godman. If He is not God, as some have claimed, our union with Him would be worthless. If He is not human, as others have claimed, our union with Him would be impossible.

Show Notes:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-hope-project-care-for-vulnerable-children

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The Hope Project with Jeremy Walker Apr 25, 2024

Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England (a town just south of London) is a long-time friend of Media Gratiae. We turn to him when we have difficult questions and value his wisdom and godliness.

Several months ago, while Jeremy was preaching in Lusaka, Zambia, he was approached by a man who was burdened for the orphans on the streets of Lusaka. This man had been seeking a way to help educate, evangelize, and disciple these children. After a short conversation, Jeremy understood the need and decided he had to become involved in the ministry himself.

Currently, The Hope Project is seeking to provide education so the children can learn to read Scripture for themselves. While meeting their spiritual needs, the team behind The Hope Project is also working to meet their physical needs.

We pray this special episode of our podcast will pique your interest, and you will begin praying for The Hope Project. If the Lord enables you to financially support the ministry, a link to where you can do that is provided below.

Show Notes:

Project Hope

Go Fund Me - Help the Hope Project Care for Vulnerable Children

Learn more about The Hope Project here:

https://hopeprojectzambia.org/the-great-commission/

See more from Jeremy Walker here:

From the Heart of Spurgeon: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon

A Word in Season: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/a-word-in-season

Through the Eyes of Spurgeon: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/products/through-the-eyes-of-spurgeon-feature-edition-dvd-package

The Power of a Consistent Life III: The Oxymoronic Nature of Christianity Apr 18, 2024

This week, Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James will wrap up our series on a talk given by Hudson Taylor to several missionaries in the late 19th century. His main emphasis throughout the talk was the significance of the missionaries living a life that aligns with their teaching.

While we are focused on living consistent lives, we also have to be aware of the contradictory nature of the Christian life. But the contradictions aren’t between teaching and life. They are between what is happening to us and how we respond.

As Paul says in 2 Corinthians 6:8-10, “We are treated as impostors, and yet are true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as punished, and yet not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.”

So, as we strive for consistency in our lives, let us also embrace those contradictions the Lord brings for the glory of His name and the growth of His kingdom on earth.

And if you haven’t taken the time to read Hudson Taylor’s short talk to his missionaries, let us encourage you to do so at the link below. We pray you will find it beneficial.

Show Notes:

Days of Blessing in Inland China: Being an Account of Meetings Held in the Province of Shan-Si

Digital: https://www.brethrenarchive.org/bookshelf/missionary/china/days-of-blessing-in-inland-china/

sPhysical: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Blessings-Inland-China-Meetings-ebook/dp/B00MW7YMRG

Hudson Taylor Biography

https://www.davidsonpublishing.org/hudson-taylor.html

Poor Richard

https://issuu.com/omf_international/docs/poor_richard_gospel_tract#google_vignette

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The Power of a Consistent Life II: We Commend Ourselves Apr 11, 2024

This week we continue discussing a talk Hudson Taylor gave to a group of missionaries in the late 1800s. His talk was grounded in 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 and focused on the importance of leading a life consistent with the teachings of Christ.

There is so much to highlight, Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James couldn’t fit it all into one episode (or even two). So today they take a deep look at what it means to commend oneself to the world. We do not do so to bring glory to ourselves, but to show the world our message is true and can be lived upon.

There are other fruits beyond evangelism. By living in the power of Christianity before those we love, we protect them from false teachers. Heresies are not powerful enough to live upon. Only the gospel is. So if we want to teach others the true gospel and give them answers to the false teachings, we must lead holy lives.

Show Notes:

Days of Blessing in Inland China: Being an Account of Meetings Held in the Province of Shan-Si

Digtal: https://www.brethrenarchive.org/bookshelf/missionary/china/days-of-blessing-in-inland-china/

Physical: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Blessings-Inland-China-Meetings-ebook/dp/B00MW7YMRG

Hudson Taylor Biography

https://www.davidsonpublishing.org/hudson-taylor.html

Poor Richard

https://issuu.com/omf_international/docs/poor_richard_gospel_tract#google_vignette

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The Power of a Consistent Life, pt 1 Apr 04, 2024

Hudson Taylor is no stranger to anyone who has been through a Media Gratiae study. He was a pioneer missionary to inland China and founded the Inland China Mission. There is a great deal we could say about his life and ministry, but Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James wanted to spend the next two weeks walking through a particular talk Taylor gave to his missionaries in the 1880s.

The talk is recorded in “Days of Blessing in Inland China” and the story of its creation is worth noting, as John does in the podcast. But the heart of his focus is 2 Corinthians 4:1-2 where Paul is teaching that Christians do not have to rely on the same tools and deceitful approaches of the world for success. We do not have to alter the truth of the gospel to affect change. We use His means and trust His hand.

While Taylor’s talk is aimed at missionaries, his applications speak to the pastor, the Sunday school teacher, the parent, or the Christian friend witnessing to a lost soul. Because we wanted to give a brief biography of Taylor in this episode, we only get through the first major point of his talk. We will finish it next week. If you would like to read it for yourself, find the link below.

Show Notes:

Days of Blessing in Inland China: Being an Account of Meetings Held in the Province of Shan-Si

Digtal: https://www.brethrenarchive.org/bookshelf/missionary/china/days-of-blessing-in-inland-china/

Physical: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Blessings-Inland-China-Meetings-ebook/dp/B00MW7YMRG

Hudson Taylor Biography

https://www.davidsonpublishing.org/hudson-taylor.html

Poor Richard

https://issuu.com/omf_international/docs/poor_richard_gospel_tract#google_vignette

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Trusted with God’s Words VII: Our Great Example, pt 2 Mar 28, 2024

his is the final episode of our series focusing on Christians fulfilling our responsibility to speak God’s words carefully, accurately, and timely.

We started last week looking at our ultimate example in our Lord Jesus Christ. He perfectly spoke the words the Father gave Him to speak. He spoke comforting words to the hurting, convicting words to the lost, and glorifying words to the Father. We are called to do the same.

But how was He able to do that? This week Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James look at the tools Jesus used to learn how to glorify God in His life. How did He know what would please His Father? How did He know the words to say, the path to walk? It wasn’t a mystical, magical power. He didn’t have a secret antenna through which He heard the Father speak. He had the same Scriptures, the same prayer, and the same indwelling Holy Spirit available to us. Now, He was able to study with an uncorrupted mind and heart. But He had a fully human mind and heart, the same as us. How can we know those things will be enough for us? Because God promises they will be.

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Trusted with God’s Words VI: Our Great Example, pt 1 Mar 21, 2024

In what was supposed to be our final episode of the current series, John and Teddy are in the studio again discussing the type of person who can be trusted with God’s words.

The conversation begins by asking how we should view conversations on the Internet. Are we commanded as Christians to answer every question we see on social media? Are we to respond to every criticism of Christianity? Or are we merely adding to the noise by doing so?

After this, John and Teddy move to the central point of the episode: following the pattern of Christ in being a person entrusted with God’s words. Jesus had the perfect word for every situation. He knew how to apply the Scriptures to every circumstance. And He spoke experientially, not from secondhand knowledge. This is an important distinction.

But is His path one that a redeemed sinner can walk? Can a believer in today’s world have such wisdom and speak such words? The answer is yes. We will not do it perfectly, but we can do it faithfully.

Though we hoped to make this the final episode, there was too much to say for a 30-minute conversation, so we decided to add one more. Next week, we will conclude the series by diving deeper into Jesus's path and how we are to follow in His footsteps.

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Trusted with God’s Words V: Two Vital Questions Mar 14, 2024

See the new study here: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/christ-our-treasure

We have spent the last four episodes dealing with the types of people God will and will not entrust with His words. But how can we, a fallen, weak, and sinful people know that we are capable of accomplishing the tasks or delivering the messages God has entrusted to us?

God leads His children to difficult, and even impossible, situations every day. This is nothing new. In this week’s episode, Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James come together again to share three such examples from Scripture.

God led Moses, a man of slow speech, to deliver the Israelites out of Egypt. He chose David, the leader of a weak nation, to devote materials for the building of the Temple. He chose Paul, a blasphemer and murderer, to become an Apostle and missionary to the Gentiles.

Each of these men had to ask two vital questions: Who am I? and Who is sending me to accomplish this task?

Those are the questions every Christian must ask throughout the day-to-day tasks of life. Whether we are in the midst of the mundane or overwhelmed by the impossible, we must keep in mind Who it is that sends us, and who it is we are in Him.

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Trusted with God’s Words IV: Do Not Remove Your Word Mar 07, 2024

We have been discussing the type of person God has and will entrust His Word and His messages to. These are those who do not turn a blind ear to the truths of God, those who find application to HIs Word in their lives, those who repent when truth shines light on sins. We have also discussed those who God will not trust with His words. Those who harbor idols, those who have the form of religion without the power.

This week we take a look at a strange passage of Scripture, Psalm 119: 43, “And do not take the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for I wait for Your Ordinances.”

It is as though you have had the words of God on the tip of your tongue, but now they escape you. You know the best words that are right for the person in front of you, or even for your own soul, but now you can’t find them. We can find this happening in our praise, in our prayer, in our evangelism, and more.

So how do we turn this request from the Psalmist into our own prayer, and what do we do if we have found the Lord has removed His word from our mouths? Dr. John Snyder and Teddy discuss these realities in this week’s episode.

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Trusted with God’s Words III: When God Won’t Speak Feb 29, 2024

This week Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James are continuing our series on looking at the people God entrusts with His words. Though we spent the last two episodes examining the type of people God does entrust with His words, this week we examine the negative example. In Ezekiel 14, and 33, we see a scene where idolators are coming to the prophet to hear a word from the Lord and God refuses to speak to them because they have idols in their hearts.

A natural question that arises from this passage is what an idol actually is and how can we identify idols in our lives?

The duo follow these Old Testament examples with Paul’s letter to the Colossians where Paul tells the saints there to let the Word of God dwell richly in them. God will trust His Word to people who will not limit its access into their lives.

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Trusted with God’s Words II: Leave No Ground Unplowed Feb 22, 2024

very Christian wants have the right words to deliver to their family, friends, children, coworkers, and fellow church members. We want to speak timely truths in love. But some things can hinder this and make our words weightless.

Last week Dr. John Snyder introduced us to our new series and this week he is joined by Teddy James, the guy who belongs behind the camera. They discuss the reality that if we want to be a people who are listened to by those we love, we must be a people who listen well. That means primarily two things:

First, we must be active listeners to God. Whether it is reading Scripture, participating in a sermon on Sunday morning, or having a spiritual conversation with others we must win the battle of actively listening, rather than being passive and lazy.

Second, we must do the hard work of plowing up our lives to make room for the truths of Scripture. How much of the sermon you heard on Sunday has found application in your life? How are you living on and applying what God showed you in your morning devotion? Do not leave truth unapplied in your life.

For reading and meditation:

Psalm 111:10

Matthew 25:14-30

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Trusted with God’s Words I: Who Does God Speak To and Through? Feb 15, 2024

This week we begin a new series discussing the weight of our words. We will focus particularly on speaking weighty words. We have the words of Scripture, which are the most important words to read and speak. But we’ve all had the experience of listening to someone teach or preach Scripture and we feel as though listening to them is optional. Their words are weightless.

So what gives weight to a person’s words? It is the fact they have been entrusted by God. In this series, John Snyder will be joined by Teddy James to discuss what makes a person trustworthy with God’s messages. This is something special that goes beyond hermeneutics. It is a particular help that only comes after we have done the hard work of studying and applying Scripture to our lives.

Can your family, your church, your community afford to have you speak good and true things but without the weight and effectiveness that only God can give? The simple answer is no. But how do we pursue that gifting from God?

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The Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust II: Interview with Greg Jones Feb 08, 2024

Last week we teased an interview Teddy had with Greg Jones, president of the Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust. This week we can deliver it to you.

During the discussion, Greg and Teddy discuss the purpose and mission of the MLJ Trust, where Greg would recommend people begin with Dr. Lloyd-Jones’ sermons, and how you can pray for the team behind the trust and the work they do.

We pray the episode is a particular blessing to you. Make sure to check out their website, apps, youtube channel, and more.

The MLJ Trust website: https://www.mljtrust.org

The MLJ Trust App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mljsermons.mljsermonsappnew&pli=1

The MLJ Trust App (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mlj-sermons-christian-audio/id819555751

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MLJTrust

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4x1iiTSZyRxNu4SeaJihBa

Support: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/mljtrust

Martyn Lloyd-Jones Two-Volume Biography: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/d-martyn-lloyd-jones-3/

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The Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust I: An Introduction Feb 01, 2024

Sometimes we make plans for a podcast and then have to change them after we finish recording. Such was the case this week.

Earlier last week, Teddy filmed an interview with Greg Jones, president of the Martyn Lloyd-Jones Trust. Because we wanted to properly introduce the MLJ Trust to you John jumped into the studio for a “10-minute introduction” that lasted over 30 minutes.

We thought the discussion was so good and hopefully would whet your appetite for more, we decided to split everything into two episodes. So this week, we present to you Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James discussing the MLJ Trust and the impact Dr. Lloyd-Jones has had on the two of them. Next week we will present the interview with Greg Jones.

In case you don’t want to wait until next week for all the pertinent links teased in the episode:

The MLJ Trust website: https://www.mljtrust.org

The MLJ Trust App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mljsermons.mljsermonsappnew&pli=1

The MLJ Trust App (iOS): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mlj-sermons-christian-audio/id819555751

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MLJTrust

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4x1iiTSZyRxNu4SeaJihBa

Support: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/mljtrust

Martyn Lloyd-Jones Two-Volume Biography: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/d-martyn-lloyd-jones-3/

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When Theology and Experience Collide with Ian Hamilton Jan 25, 2024

Earlier this month Ian Hamilton came to the office of Media Gratiae to begin production on a new study focusing on genuine discipleship. While he was in town, we asked him to preach at Christ Church New Albany.

His chosen text was Psalm 44 and he focused on the seasons of life when our theology and life experience seem to be at odds with one another. How should we pray when overwhelemed by life’s problems? How should we worship when all seems hopeless?

We as a team and as a church found his sermon warm, encouraging, convicting, and most importantly, Christ exalting. We share it with you praying it will be a blessing to your soul.

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When All Means All Jan 18, 2024

Last week John took a look at John the Baptist bringing doubts to Jesus Christ. It was the result of John’s study of Scripture not matching up with what he was seeing and expecting. So he brought doubts to Jesus.

This week, John Snyder is taking another look at Christ in a way that will, prayerfully, help us as we enter 2024. The central thought comes from Matthew 11, with Jesus saying, “Come to Me all who are weary and heavy-laden.” The problem with golden passages like this is that we are so familiar with them that we think we have mastered all the meanings and applications of the passage, but we certainly have not. So John seeks to add weight to the passage by examining it closer, particularly focusing on the little word “all.”

This word is incredibly important, weighty, and precious to those who have come to Christ. And it should be terrifying those who are independent and rebellious against the Savior who has stooped to offer salvation to them.

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Are You the One? The Faithfulness of Christ Jan 11, 2024

In Matthew 11, we see this incredible scene of John the Baptist questioning whether or not Jesus is the promised Messiah. This is the man who had prepared the way for Christ. He was the final Old Covenant prophet. He had stood before kings and refused to turn from the truth. That’s why he was in prison.

But this strong, faithful man had questions and doubts. The fact he had doubts isn’t the only important detail of this passage, we also need to see what he did with those doubts. He took them to Jesus Christ. He asked Jesus directly the questions that burdened his soul.

And Jesus chose to answer John in an interesting way. It wasn’t simply, “Yes.” It was pointing John to the Old Testament passages he already knew so well, but shifting his perspective on them.

In this week’s episode of The Whole Counsel, Dr. John Snyder, author of the Behold Your God series and an elder of Christ Church New Albany, teaches us how we are to apply this scene of Scripture to our lives. What do we do when we have questions? What dangers are there when we are facing difficult questions in our souls? And what do we do when we receive an answer we weren’t expecting?

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10 Years of Beholding God | Paul Washer, pt 3 Jan 04, 2024

This week we end our special episodes publishing the interviews from Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. We chose to end these with Paul Washer. In the concluding part of his interview, Paul points out the necessity of making the realities of God more than mere head knowledge. The truths of God and the Christian life must be applied. It is dangerous to have the head knowledge of Jonathan Edwards without also having his heart.

We pray these special episodes have been a blessing to you. If you want to see the study they came from, you can view that at the link below. If you have already gone through the study, we pray and hope these interviews have reminded you of the truths you wrestled with during those 12 weeks.

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10 Years of Beholding God | Richard Owen Robert, pt 3 Dec 28, 2023

Continuing with our final series of interviews from Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically, we present to you the final installment of our interview with Richard Owen Roberts. Roberts has dedicated his life to studying, teaching, and writing about the reality of revival. He is a well-known itinerant preacher and he was very instrumental in the spiritual development of Dr. John Snyder.

We pray this interview warms your heart to the joys of Christ and encourages you to pursue holiness with clean and intentional hands.

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10 Years of Beholding God | Jordan Thomas Dec 21, 2023

We will be spending the next three weeks publishing the rest of our complete interviews conducted for Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. We pray you have benefited from these interviews as much as we have. It has been an indescribable joy to go back through this old material with the knowledge of how the Lord has been pleased to use it over the last decade.

This week we are releasing the interview with Jordan Thomas. Jordan is a pastor in Memphis, Tenessee, and was discipled by Clyde Cranford, the same man who discipled John Snyder.

As you watch or listen to this week’s episode, let us ask that you pray for Jordan and the Media Gratiae team as we put the finishing touches on his study on treasuring Christ.

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2023 Book Recommendations Dec 14, 2023

One of our favorite episodes to create every year is our book recommendation episode. Each year, close to Christmas (sorry if it’s too close to Christmas for you this year) we record an episode recommending some of our favorite books we have read over the last year. If you want to see previous years’ book recommendations, we have an entire playlist on our YouTube channel.

We’ve provided links to all the book recommendations below, and for those that are out of print, we have the digital versions.

Books:

Mercy Revealed by Gerald Bilkes

https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/mercy-revealed-a-cross-centered-look-at-christs-miracles-bilkes.html

Daniel Rowland by Effion Evans

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/history-biography/daniel-rowland/

Proverbs by Charles Bridges

(Digital) https://www.monergism.com/exposition-book-proverbs-ebook

(Kindle) https://www.amazon.com/Proverbs-Charles-Bridges-ebook/dp/B07JMY75KL

(Out of Stock) https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/commentaries/proverbs/

Revelation by Joel Beeke

https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/revelation-the-lectio-continua-expository-commentary-on-the-new-testament-beeke.html

All that Jesus Commanded by John Piper

https://www.amazon.com/All-That-Jesus-Commanded-Christian/dp/1433585057

(Free Digital) https://www.desiringgod.org/books/all-that-jesus-commanded

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-rare-jewel-of-christian-contentment/

(Box Set) https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/puritan-classics-box-set/

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Fall 2023 Supporter Update Dec 13, 2023

Media Gratiae is an independent, donor-funded publisher. We both create and distribute material focusing on the experiential Christian life. Throughout 2023, we have been blessed to produce materials such as Behold Your God: Seeking Him Early, and distribute the film Welsh Awakening.

In addition to creating study resources for churches, families, and small groups, we also produce several podcasts such as The Whole Counsel, From the Heart of Spurgeon, A Word in Season, and Hymn Stories.

Every year we publish a ministry report to let those who support us know how their money was used. We are very grateful to those who helped us produce this content. But we also produce the ministry report so everyone who follows us can know how to pray for us in the upcoming year. We do not ask for donations, funds, or support. But we will ask you to pray for us. Pray that we would live lives pleasing to our King. Pray that we will produce material that honors Him. Pray that we would have hearts in line with His will.

You can read our ministry report here: https://report.mediagratiae.org

Lex Rex | Navigating the Classics Dec 08, 2023

If you have listened to The Whole Counsel for any length of time or gone through the Behold Your God studies, you know that Dr. John Snyder has great appreciation and affection for Samuel Rutherford. But he doesn’t appreciate of Rutherford’s work equally. In fact, there is one book that he calls, “My least favorite book from my favorite Puritan.” That work is Lex Rex.

Lex Rex: The Law and the Prince, though John’s least favorite, is an incredibly important work by the Scottish minister. It was influential not just in his own day (published in 1644) but also in today’s legal realm. Many lawyers and legal practictioners have found the content to be incredibly helpful in defining, description, and developing the proper boundaries for government and individual liberty.

With John not being well versed in this book, we have called into two men who have both read, benefited, and used this work in their professions. Those who have followed The Whole Counsel have already met Steve Crampton. Steve is a lawyer who has argued cases before the Supreme Court. He specializes in religious liberty litigation and has worked with several organizations across his storied career.

But new to our listeners this week is Chris Green. Chris is a Professor of Law and Jame L. Whitten Char in Law and Government at the University of Mississippi. He was educated at Notre Dame, Yale, and Princeton. He is the author of several books focuses on constitutional law.

In this episode of Navigating the Classics, the trio walk through the historical setting of Lex Rex, the biblical philosophis that undergird the work, and lastly they bring this 500-year-old work into current events helping us see how we as contemporary Christians are to both submit to and, when necessary, stand against governing powers.

If you want to step into reading Samuel Rutherford, but aren’t quite ready to the giant work that is Lex Rex, we recommend “The Loveliness of Christ:” https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotionalsdaily-readings/the-loveliness-of-christ/

If you would like to read through Lex Rex:

Physical and ebook: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHKNF88/ref=x_gr_bb_kindle?caller=Goodreads&tag=x_gr_bb_kindle-20

Free ebook: https://www.monergism.com/lex-rex-ebook

The Autumn of Life VI: Intentionality Before the Edge of the Grave Dec 07, 2023

This is our final look at the five letters of Archibald Alexander written to those in the Autumn of Life. In this last letter, Alexander wants to teach his readers how to prepare to end their lives well and it perhaps the most applicable letter to those who are far from the grave.

Alexander starts the letter by saying we can be best prepared for death by living intentionally, walking closely to our Savior while we still have the vigor of health. He gives us some great help in how we walk the path Christ has set before us in confidence and holiness.

But there is another important point Alexander makes. When we know our end is coming near, it is easy to lose assurance that we are Christ’s and Christ is ours. Alexander points out that it isn’t assurance we should seek, but the face of Christ Himself. If we do that, not only will we gain assurance, we will obtain much more. A good test for our souls to see whether we are seeking assurance or Christ Himself is to note if we slacken our pace when we are certain, or if we press on.

While we had hoped to give away a biography of Archibald, it is currently unavailable. In its stead, we are giving away five pamphlets of the letters published by Log College Press: https://www.logcollegepress.com/shop/aging-in-grace-letters-to-those-in-the-autumn-of-life. You can sign up for the giveaway here https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway

You can read his “Letters to the Aged” online here: https://gracegems.org/26/letters_to_the_aged.htm

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The Autumn of Life V: More Bitter than Death Nov 30, 2023

Death is always a difficult topic for conversation. But Archibald Alexander focuses on the reality of death in this week’s letter to those in the autumn of life. John Snyder, using Alexander’s letters helps us see what can make death particularly bitter and how to seek comfort in times of intense distress.

Alexander also shares his pastoral wisdom with us regarding improper ways of dealing with those who have died in an unknown spiritual state. There are times we are not to pronounce them sainted or damned. We must trust the judgment of Christ and be careful with our wording. But he goes further to address the reality of deathbed conversions and how we are to think of them.

Lastly, Alexander points us to the One who is our only comfort in life and death. We can hold up the torch of Scripture on our path to the grave and be confident in our steps leading to our eternity with our Savior.

While we had hoped to give away a biography of Archibald, it is currently unavailable. In its stead, we are giving away five pamphlets of the letters published by Log College Press: https://www.logcollegepress.com/shop/aging-in-grace-letters-to-those-in-the-autumn-of-life. You can sign up for the giveaway here https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway

You can read his “Letters to the Aged” online here: https://gracegems.org/26/letters_to_the_aged.htm

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The Autumn of Life IV: Duties Incumbent to the Aged Nov 23, 2023

It is a common refrain, “That’s a young man’s work.” But the opposite is true in God’s economy. There is some work reserved for those who have had the Book of Providence (Letter One) opened to them. In this week’s episode, John Snyder is discussing Archibald Alexander’s third letter to elderly Christians focusing on the work God has laid before them.

Alexander says that time seems to be going by faster and faster. And while we see the signs of aging in the mirror, our minds want to believe we are still young and full of physical ability. We aren’t. We simply can’t do what we once could. While that could be a source of discomfort and even jealousy, to allow our souls to wallow in would be to miss the opportunity God has given for this specific time of life.

The elderly Christian has the opportunity to please God in obedience and prayer. While Christians today can often overlook these two simple offerings to God, Alexander says they are great gifts God is pleased to accept. He gives us specific things we can be doing and praying to be a blessing our families, our churches, and our world.

While we had hoped to give away a biography of Archibald, it is currently unavailable. In its stead, we are giving away five pamphlets of the letters published by Log College Press: https://www.logcollegepress.com/shop/aging-in-grace-letters-to-those-in-the-autumn-of-life. You can sign up for the giveaway here https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway

You can read his “Letters to the Aged” online here: https://gracegems.org/26/letters_to_the_aged.htm

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The Autumn of Life III: God’s Advantages to Older Believers Nov 16, 2023

As we age, the body becomes weaker and our sense of usefulness can wane. But this is a lie of the enemy. God has given older believers a gift not available to those young in years. The Book of Providence, as Archibald Alexander coins it, is the ability to look back over years of your life and see God’s hand moving you to where you are, even before you were a Christian.

In this week’s episode, John Snyder discusses Archibald Alexander’s second letter to those in the autumn of life. Archibald’s wisdom is not just for those who are in the twilight years of life. His words carry much practical application for the young as well. We pray it is a blessing to you.

While we had hoped to give away a biography of Archibald, it is currently unavailable. In its stead, we are giving away five pamphlets of the letters published by Log College Press: https://www.logcollegepress.com/shop/aging-in-grace-letters-to-those-in-the-autumn-of-life. You can sign up for the giveaway here https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway

You can read his “Letters to the Aged” online here: https://gracegems.org/26/letters_to_the_aged.htm

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The Autumn of Life II: Your Pursuit Isn’t Over Nov 09, 2023

This week we begin looking at the letters of Archibald Alexander to those in the autumn of their lives. We have an enemy who whispers many lies that can be effective in slowing down the Christian’s pace or cause us to turn our eyes away from Christ.

One such lie is that when the body becomes frail and weak, we have nothing we can offer the local church. Nothing could be further from the truth. Those in the later years have a great deal to offer their local congregations and Alexander gives us some examples to look for.

Another lie leads to ungodly introspectiveness and false repentance. We can somberly look back at our lives, at the time wasted or sins committed and feel regret. But there is hope even in those circumstances. Christ can redeem even that. Alexander, in a very pastoral way, puts our gaze upon our only Hope, Christ Jesus.

We are giving a copy of Archibald Alexander’s book away at the end of this podcast series. Make sure you are signed up to win the giveaway by clicking here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway

If you want to get a copy of book before the series is over, check it out here from The Banner of Truth: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/thoughts-on-religious-experience/

You can read his “Letters to the Aged” online here: https://gracegems.org/26/letters_to_the_aged.htm

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The Autumn of Life I: Archibald Alexander Nov 02, 2023

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Archibald Alexander was a pastor, theologian, and president of Princeton Seminary in the early-mid 1800s. He was deeply effected by the Great Awakening and was careful in his understanding and teaching of the theology of revival during his day.

While there are a great many of his writings we could spend time discussing, we want to begin a new series this week honing in on five letters he wrote while ministering to those “in the autumn of life.”

But before we get into the content of his letters, we want to introduce you to Archibald himself. He was a rare mixture of intellect and heart. That reality comes through in his writing and ministry.

For this series we will be doing two giveaways. The first will be this week where we are giving away one copy of Revival and Revivalism by Ian Murray. We have spoken of this book before. If you don’t have a copy, sign up to enter to win this one. If you already have a copy, sign up to win this one just to give it away to a friend. It is a very helpful work to explain the development of our current religious culture.

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Revival Documentaries with Dan Pugh Oct 26, 2023

Dan Pugh has been a friend to Media Gratiae almost from our beginning. He is an independent director and filmmaker based out of Wales in the United Kingdom. Over the last few years, Dan has produced two feature-length documentaries focusing on the theme of revival. The first, Revival: The Work of God (https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/revival-documentary-dvd-streaming.html) was made in partnership with Reformation Heritage Books and covers the history and theology of revival. The second project, Welsh Awakenings: The Story of God’s Work in Wales (https://shop.mediagratiae.org/products/welsh-awakenings-the-story-of-gods-work-in-wales?_pos=4&_sid=4bde9523e&_ss=r), was funded by donors and tells the story of the revivals in Wales. The tiny nation is well-known for its numerous revivals throughout the centuries. So if you have ever wanted to learn more about the theme of revival, or be exposed to what God did in Wales over the last few centuries in revival, we believe these two resources are a great place to start.

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How to Begin with Puritans: An Interview with Dr. Stephen Yuille Oct 19, 2023

Last year Dr. John Snyder spent a great deal of time in his personal study on Psalm 119. In looking for helpful resources in studying this psalm, he came across a modern book called Great Spoil by a writer he was unfamiliar with, Stephen Yuille. After reading Great Spoil and finding it particularly warm, helpful, and devotional, John decided to check out more of Dr. Yuille's work and was continually helped by his writings. We wanted to take an episode and introduce you to Dr. Yuille's writing, ministry, and the Puritans he has been most influenced by.

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Fall 2023 Supporter Update Oct 13, 2023

We are grateful for the Lord's provision throughout 2023. We have been blessed with very encouraging supporters and we have been able to invest in creating materials we pray God will be pleased to use in churches and families.

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Knowing Scripture VI: Rightly Using the Best Tools Oct 12, 2023

This week’s giveaway is a Schuyler Bible. We will be emailing the winner chosen at random to ask them their preferred translation before we order the Bible and have it shipped to them. If you would like to see Schuyler Bibles, click here: https://evangelicalbible.com

Get 15% off all single Welwyn volumes by using the code WelwynMG15 at

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*Discount unavailable on bundles

This is our final week in R. C. Sproul’s work Knowing Scripture. In this final chapter, Sproul walks us through some of the best tools available to us for studying, understanding, and applying the Bible to our lives.

Dr. John Snyder is by himself this week as he wants to share not just the available tools, but how he uses them in both daily devotion and sermon preparation. He also shares the strengths and the weaknesses of tools such as Study Bibles, paraphrases, and the different types of commentaries available to you.

Get your copy of Knowing Scripture:

https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Scripture-R-C-Sproul/dp/0830844686/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TPV8B2FP8KHN&keywords=knowing+scripture+by+r.c.+sproul&qid=1694013462&sprefix=knowing+Scripture%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1

All items in the giveaway:

Expository Thoughts on the Gospels by J. C. Ryle

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-16/

Matthew Henry in One Volume

https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Henrys-Commentary-One-Henry/dp/0310260108/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MUSNG4WTVG3C&keywords=matthew+henry+commentary+in+one+volume&qid=1693281109&sprefix=matthew+henry+commentary+in+one+volume%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1

New Testament Commentaries 2 Volume Set by Geoffrey B. Wilson

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/commentaries/new-testament-commentaries-set/

Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible

https://www.heritagebooks.org/kjvstudybible/hardcover

Schuyler Bible

https://us.10ofthose.com/series/welwyn-commentary-series/

Welwyn Commentary Set

Get 15% off* commentaries using the code: WelwynMG15

*Discount unavailable on bundles

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Knowing Scripture V: Bridging the Cultural Divide Oct 05, 2023

This week’s giveaway is J. C. Ryle’s Expository Thoughts on the Gospels. Check out the end of the podcast to see how these devotional commentaries have been so beneficial in John Snyder’s life and ministry. We want to thank Banner of Truth for donating this copy. You can see the set here: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-16/

Get 15% off all single Welwyn volumes by using the code WelwynMG15 at

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While the Bible is a timeless work that will be read, studied, and applied until the end of the world, we must keep in mind that it is a product of its geography, time, and culture. Not only that, but each reader who opens the Bible is a products or his or her own geography, time, and culture.

Why does it matter that we understand this? Because if we are going to be careful students of Scripture, we must keep the cultural aspects of the Biblical literature in our minds. To help discuss this reality, Zach Anderson joins Dr. John Snyder to discuss chapter five of Knowing Scripture, Culture and the Bible.

Get your copy of Knowing Scripture:

https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Scripture-R-C-Sproul/dp/0830844686/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TPV8B2FP8KHN&keywords=knowing+scripture+by+r.c.+sproul&qid=1694013462&sprefix=knowing+Scripture%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1

All items in the giveaway:

Expository Thoughts on the Gospels by J. C. Ryle

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-16/

Matthew Henry in One Volume

https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Henrys-Commentary-One-Henry/dp/0310260108/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MUSNG4WTVG3C&keywords=matthew+henry+commentary+in+one+volume&qid=1693281109&sprefix=matthew+henry+commentary+in+one+volume%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1

New Testament Commentaries 2 Volume Set by Geoffrey B. Wilson

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/commentaries/new-testament-commentaries-set/

Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible

https://www.heritagebooks.org/kjvstudybible/hardcover

Schuyler Bible

https://us.10ofthose.com/series/welwyn-commentary-series/

Welwyn Commentary Set

Get 15% off* commentaries using the code: WelwynMG15

*Discount unavailable on bundles

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1,000 Sermons From the Heart of Spurgeon Sep 28, 2023

There are questions that take only seconds to ask but years to answer. That was the case when someone on X (formerly Twitter) asked Jeremy Walker, “How long would it take to read the published sermons of Charles Spurgeon if you read at a rate of one sermon per day?” After doing the math, Jeremy concluded it would take around 10 and 1/2 years. And the decision was quickly made to begin the reading scheme.

Shortly after making his intention to read a sermon a day public, Media Gratiae talked with Jeremy about turning the journey into a podcast, and From the Heart of Spurgeon was born.

We are having Jeremy on The Whole Counsel to highlight his podcast and commemorate that this week those following the Spurgeon Reach Plan will read sermon 1,000. That is quite a feat.

To celebrate with his audience, Jeremy is releasing a lively reading of Sermon 1000, and publishing a collection of eight sermons from the Prince of Preachers. Jeremy and Dr. John Snyder discuss why Spurgeon is so helpful to modern Christians and ministers today, where to get started with Spurgeon, and more in this week's episode.

To check out From the Heart of Spurgeon, click here: www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

You can see the book From the Heart of Spurgeon: Volume 1 here: https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Spurgeon-Preachers-selected-introduced/dp/B0BYGQNPZQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3N4XODRLPHO7X&keywords=from+the+heart+of+spurgeon&qid=1695674418&sprefix=from+the+heart+of+spurgeon%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1

Watch the feature-length documentary Through the Eyes of Spurgeon for free here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a6R96XhPaA

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Knowing Scripture IV: Rules for Interpreting Scripture Sep 21, 2023

This week’s giveaway is a sampling of Welwyn Commentaries. You can see the volumes and sign up for the giveaway here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway

Get 15% off all single Welwyn volumes by using the code WelwynMG15 at

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Any piece of literature has rules around reading and interpreting it. We intuitively know that reading Lord of the Rings is different from reading a biography of John G. Patton. In the same vein, reading a scientific journal requires a different approach than reading Beowulf. But we tend to drop that understanding when it comes to reading different books in the library of Scripture.

The Bible is filled with different types of literature. There are historical narratives, poetry, letters, and apocalyptic literature, sometimes several genres are included in one book! So we must be aware of the rules involved in properly reading, interpreting, and applying the different types of writing.

Acey Floyd, an elder of Christ Church New Albany and office manager of Media Gratiae, joins John Snyder this week to discuss chapter four of Knowing Scripture: Practical Rules for Biblical Interpretation. In this chapter, John and Acey discuss important rules to a general and specific reading of Scripture to make sure we get the most out of it.

Get your copy of Knowing Scripture:

https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Scripture-R-C-Sproul/dp/0830844686/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TPV8B2FP8KHN&keywords=knowing+scripture+by+r.c.+sproul&qid=1694013462&sprefix=knowing+Scripture%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1

All items in the giveaway:

Expository Thoughts on the Gospels by J. C. Ryle

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-16/

Matthew Henry in One Volume

https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Henrys-Commentary-One-Henry/dp/0310260108/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MUSNG4WTVG3C&keywords=matthew+henry+commentary+in+one+volume&qid=1693281109&sprefix=matthew+henry+commentary+in+one+volume%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1

New Testament Commentaries 2 Volume Set by Geoffrey B. Wilson

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/commentaries/new-testament-commentaries-set/

Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible

https://www.heritagebooks.org/kjvstudybible/hardcover

Schuyler Bible

https://us.10ofthose.com/series/welwyn-commentary-series/

Welwyn Commentary Set

Get 15% off* commentaries using the code: WelwynMG15

*Discount unavailable on bundles

Want to listen to The Whole Counsel on the go? Subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcast app: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

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Knowing Scripture III: The Science of Interpretation Sep 14, 2023

This week’s giveaway is the Matthew Henry Commentary in one volume. Sign up here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/the-whole-counsel-giveaway

Ron Franks joins Dr. John Snyder to discuss chapter 3 of Knowing Scripture this week. In the chapter, R. C. Sproul focuses on the practice of hermeneutics, a big word refering to the practice of interpreting the Bible.

In the conversation, Ron and John discuss the analogy of faith, the problems of methaphor, source criticism and more.

Get your copy of Knowing Scripture:

https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Scripture-R-C-Sproul/dp/0830844686/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TPV8B2FP8KHN&keywords=knowing+scripture+by+r.c.+sproul&qid=1694013462&sprefix=knowing+Scripture%2Caps%2C216&sr=8-1

All items in the giveaway:

Expository Thoughts on the Gospels by J. C. Ryle

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/expository-thoughts-on-the-gospels-16/

Matthew Henry in One Volume

https://www.amazon.com/Matthew-Henrys-Commentary-One-Henry/dp/0310260108/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MUSNG4WTVG3C&keywords=matthew+henry+commentary+in+one+volume&qid=1693281109&sprefix=matthew+henry+commentary+in+one+volume%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1

New Testament Commentaries 2 Volume Set by Geoffrey B. Wilson

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/commentaries/new-testament-commentaries-set/

Reformation Heritage KJV Study Bible

https://www.heritagebooks.org/kjvstudybible/hardcover

Schuyler Bible

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Knowing Scripture II: Rules for Private Interpretation Sep 07, 2023

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Christians have the privilege and responsibility of reading Scripture for communion with God. But that responsibility is not just for the act of reading. We must also study, understand, and apply it. But who are we, the average Christian, to say we have a proper understanding of Scripture when we are reading it privately?

That was one of the largest criticisms from the Catholic church toward the Protestant Reformation. Their argument was that if every individual had the ability to read and interpret Scripture by themselves, there would be no end to the heresies that would develop.

R. C. Sproul offers us some wonderful help in this regard by explaining some of the rules we must adhere to when individually reading and interpreting Scripture. In chapter two of Knowing Scripture, John Snyder sits down with Christ Church New Albany member Will Boyette to discuss what Sproul teaches us about the difference between objectivity and subjectivity and the importance of listening to the right teachers. Get your copy of Knowing Scripture here:

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Knowing Scripture I: Where We Meet With God Aug 31, 2023

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Most Christians with any long-term experience in walking with Christ can sympathize with the sentiment that reading the Bible can be difficult. There are times where we open Scripture and the pages become alive and we meet with God. Other times it can feel—as sad as it is to say—boring. How do we overcome the challenges to the life-long discipline of studying the Bible?

The best way to overcome any obstacle in understanding Scripture is to realize why it was written. The Bible is perfectly worded, constructed, and delivered to reveal the character of God to us. If we believe the Bible is the means that God has given us to get to know Him, it will become our most treasured possession and an object of pure delight.

To that end, we are beginning a new series of episode this week walking through R. C. Sproul’s book, Knowing Scripture. Unlike series we have done before, we won’t walk through this book with Dr. John Snyder and one guest. Instead, we are pulling different members of Christ Church New Albany because they each bring an interesting perspective and life experience to the chapters they will be discussing. For this first chapter, we have Lindsey Williams, who has been a member of Christ Church New Albany for 10 years.

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The Weight of Majesty | God’s Immutability Aug 24, 2023

We have been commemorating the 10th anniversary of our initial study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. But many are unaware of its followup study, Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty. We wanted to take two special episodes to highlight the interviews we conducted during the production of that study.

In this week’s special episode, we ask Andrew Davies, Sinclair Ferguson, and Jordan Thomas questions about God’s immutability.

Next week we will begin a new series of episodes with an emphasis on studying Scripture and the discipline of hermeneutics.

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The Weight of Majesty | God’s Glorious Holiness Aug 17, 2023

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of our first study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically, we have spent several weeks this year releasing the complete interviews from that study. We hope those have been helpful to you.

But many people are unaware of the follow-up study, Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty. Rather than releasing the full interviews, as we did with the first study, we want to take a few special episodes and present to you all the answers to a given question and topic. In this week’s episode, we are asking Andrew Davies, Jeremy Walker, and Dr. Joel Beeke about God’s holiness.

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Special Episode: Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty, Session One Aug 10, 2023

If you have been following the podcast, you know we have been releasing complete interviews from our first study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. For the next two weeks, we want to release some of the content from the followup study Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty. While we get those ready for you, we wanted to present to you session one of Weight of Majesty. It’s focus is on the incomprehensibility of God.

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10 Years of Beholding God: Richard Owen Roberts, pt 3 Aug 03, 2023

Of all the men who contributed to Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically, Mr. Richard Owen Roberts was the one who had the most influence. This was not because he was directly involved with the writing, or production of the study. It was because of his influence on Dr. John Snyder early in his life and ministry.

Mr. Roberts has been a close friend and mentor of John Snyder for decades and that is why John desired to have Mr. Roberts contribute to the study. We pray you will also be blessed by this third installment of his interview. There is one more segment of his interview left. We will release it before the end of the year.

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10 Years of Beholding God: Conrad Mbewe, pt 2 Jul 27, 2023

It has been 10 years since we released our first study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. During the production of the study, each man was chosen by Dr. John Snyder to contribute to interview sections that conclude each video session. Of all the men chosen, Conrad Mbewe was the only one Dr. Snyder had not met previously.

But we are glad Conrad was included in the study. His unique perspective and insight has proven invaluable over the years. We pray seeing his full answers to the questions we posed to him will be beneficial to you.

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10 Years of Beholding God: Paul Washer, pt 2 Jul 20, 2023

10 years ago we released our first large study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. In that study, we interviewed men such as Paul Washer, Conrad Mbewe, Andrew Davies, and more. With any project of this size, a great deal of interview material is left out due to time constraints. We wanted to take a few podcast episodes and let you see their complete answers to our questions.

This week we are showing part 2 of Paul Washer’s interview. In it, we ask him about personal holiness, idolatry in churches, and more. We pray it is a blessing to you.

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Following the Follower X: A Life Worth Commending Jul 13, 2023

This week we conclude our series on 2 Corinthians 2:12-6:10. As we have mentioned before, this passage is the longest autobiographical writing we have of Paul. He concludes this small autobiography by commending himself to the Christians of Corinth. Why?

One simple answer is from the context. Paul was under attack from enemies of Christ who had infiltrated the church. His defense was not focused on himself but on Jesus Christ and the gospel. False teachers had their aim on Paul, but their target was the gospel. Paul uses the opportunity to showcase and call the Corinthian Christians, and us as well, to pursue lives of holiness no matter the cost, the hardship, or the apparent defeats. Paul entrusted himself to Christ and became the example to us that we can entrust our lives to this worthy King as well.

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Following the Follower IX: A Proper Ambition Jul 06, 2023

Moving along in our series, we come to 2 Corinthians 5. In this passage, Paul describes the thoughts and ambitions that fill his soul.

We often think of ambition as a negative thing, and it easily can be if it is motivated by self. But there is a holy ambition the Christian should strive for. In this week’s episode, John Snyder and Chuck Baggett discuss what this proper ambition is and how to pursue it.

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Following the Follower VIII: Treasure in Jars of Clay Jun 29, 2023

In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul presents several parallels in the his life: Afflicted, but not crushed; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.

Today, John Snyder is once again joined in the studio by Chuck Baggett as they pick up with 2 Corinthians 4:7 to explore the topic of how these parallels are applicable to every Christian.

Modern Christians may not be called to suffer in the same ways Paul did, but God still intends to use our weakness as an indisputable billboard for His power.

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Following the Follower VII: Two Key Temptations to Battle Jun 22, 2023

The Christian has been entrusted with the most important message in the history of mankind: How can man be made right with God? This question has one answer and it is a person: Jesus Christ. But Christian face a world that hates the question and the answer. Because of this reality there is constant temptation to soften the question, alter the answer, or adulterate the message in some form.

The book of 2 Corinthians is a wonderful help in this temptation because we get a glimpse into the mind of Paul who was constantly faced with this temptation amid indescribable trials. Much of his trouble would disappear if he only compromised a little. But through the grace of the Holy Spirit, he refused and remained faithful. It is that faithful we get to read about in the passage we have been walking through the last several weeks.

In this week’s episode, John Snyder is by himself because Chuck Baggett is on vacation. But John focuses on two fronts we can find temptation. The first front is when we present the gospel over and over to a loved one only to see them reject Jesus again and again. We can despair and listen to the lie of the enemy that there is no hope in this battle.

The second temptation deals with our own weaknesses. We can see the trials we face, our perceived defeats, and feel there is no hope for us.

But the glorious reality is that God is sufficient enough, the gospel is sufficient enough to change the lives of those around us and sustain us even in our weakest moments. We pray this week’s episode is an encouraging balm to your soul.

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Following the Follower VI: How to Handle Losing Heart Jun 15, 2023

We’ve all experienced dark nights of the soul. We know what it feels like to swim in the waters and despair and want to give up on evangelizing a child, leading a ministry, or even progressing in the Christian life. Paul was no stranger to this reality.

So what do we do when we feel the sense of losing heart creeping upon us? We can take the same path Paul took in holding firm to the glorious descriptions of Jesus found in Scripture. We realize that our lives are lived out before two audiences. First, we live in front of God our Father and Sustainer. Second, our lives are lived in front of the people around us.

Chuck Baggett and John Snyder focus on 2 Corinthians 4 in this week’s episode and seek to show how God helps His children who are despairing in all situations.

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Augustine’s Confessions | Navigating the Classics Jun 09, 2023

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Augustine is one of the most prolific writers of early Christianity. He is considered one of the most non-canonical theologians in history. His writings and theology are still creating ripples today.

In this episode of Navigating the Classics, Dr. John Snyder and his son Andrew Snyder, walk through Augustine’s seminal work, Confessions. Andrew first read the book in high school, but he has recently read through it as part of his seminary coursework. John has read and been a fan of the book for years.

But for many Christians, Confessions is intimidating. It is long, sometimes dry, and can be easily confusing. Our aim in this prolonged discussion is to remove the mystique surrounding the book and make it as approachable as possible. Our prayer is that this episode will encourage you to check the book out for yourself for the first time or read it again with better preparation.

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Following the Follower V: Key Lessons from Paul’s Example Jun 08, 2023

Podcasts are a wonderful vehicle to convey ideas and information. But they are not perfect. Due to the limited time frame of our podcasts, we have a tendency to hit the highlights of a Scriptural passage, book, or idea and then move on. Because of this reality, we wanted to take one episode to reemphasize some key truths before we continue moving forward in our study of 2 Corinthians.

The first truth we want to emphasize is that Christ is spread from life to life, not library to library or even podcast to podcast. It takes us living the life of holiness before those God brings into our paths. Our lives must affirm and confirm that gospel truths we speak of Scripture.

Another truth we want to reemphasize and focus on is that we must look to the boasts of Christ when life become difficult. When the storms of life roll in, when the waves of despair begin crashing against us again and again, we can easily lose hope. Paul was tempted to despair, just as we are. But it was the glories of Christ that sustained Him. He refused to back down from the Holy Spirit’s boasts of Jesus and he daily chose to walk forward as though they are true. We must walk this same path.

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Following the Follower IV: Glorious Confidence in the New Covenant Jun 01, 2023

During one of the most difficult seasons of Paul’s life and ministry he had many opportunities to despair. He had multiple chances to switch his tactics and pursue something more pragmatic. Each time he refused. We began talking about the foundation of his confidence last week, and we continue doing so this week, but with an emphasis is on the glory of the New Covenant.

Whether Paul experienced encouragement and perceived success during his missionary trials, or whether he was chained in a Roman prison, he had one confidence, one thing to boast in: Jesus Christ. And his boasting in Christ and the glory of the New Covenant did not diminish when it would have been so easy to believe the church was failing and would be destroyed by the power of Rome.

Of course, we know the church wasn’t destroyed by Rome. Paul wasn’t able to see the things we see, but he never wavered from the fact that Jesus is faithful and will accomplish His good purpose.

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Following the Follower III: The Foundation of Our Confidence May 25, 2023

Paul tells the church of Corinth to follow him as he follows Christ. That would be an impossible task for us if Paul had been given special tools, a special skillset, a secret knowledge that only he could possess. Instead, he had the same Scripture, the same Holy Spirit, the same means of grace as us. As a result, when Paul commands us to follow him, we really can obey. We have the same Bible, as it were. We can pray to the same God. We can commune with God. So why don’t we find more success in following the pattern he laid out for us?

In this week’s episode, John Snyder and Chuck Bagget explore the topic of how Paul could have such confidence in the work he was doing. It wasn’t because he was so strong, smart, or faithful. It was because he knew the God he was serving. He trusted Christ with the fruit. That is a pattern we can and must follow.

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Following the Follower II: Staying Steady in Hard Times May 18, 2023

The largest biographical passage we have the Apostle Paul is found in 2 Corinthians. We are spending several weeks discussing this extended passage in our newest series, Following the Follower. Today we hone in on 2 Corinthians 2:12-13.

In these short verses, John and Chuck discuss some pictures of reality that held Paul steady in times of great trial and distress. The first is the great procession with Christ at the head. The second is the aroma God is spreading throughout the world. Third is the reaction from the world we can expect and prepare for. And lastly, there is a picture of a man doing gospel work as unto the Lord and not for worldly gain.

We pray these realities would be so present in our lives that at moments of deep distress, pain, confusion, and angst, we can see Christ and press on holiness in Him.

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Following the Follower I: Meeting Our Example May 11, 2023

When it comes to walking the Christian life, we can find few better examples of how close a saved sinner can walk with God than the Apostle Paul. Unlike the other Apostles, Paul did not spend years as an eyewitness to the earthly ministry of Jesus. He learned about Jesus through the Old Testament. He studied, applied, repented, and lived the gospel.

This week we begin a new series of episodes focusing on the most biographical section of Paul’s writings, 2 Corinthians 2:12-6:10. These show us not just what Paul did, but what realities drove his decisions and actions.

Jesus gives us the command to “Follow Me,” but how do we know what that looks like. Paul is a wonderful example and he provides a pattern for us. To that end, we seek to follow the follower to walking in the footsteps of Jesus.

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Special Episode - Living with the True God: Lessons from Judges, Session 1 May 04, 2023

We are taking a few weeks to let you know about some of the teaching material Media Gratiae has produced outside our podcasts. In previous special episodes we have highlighted Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically, and Church: Pillar and Ground of the Truth.

This is our final episode highlighting these studies and we chose to end it with our latest study, Living with the True God: Lessons from Judges. This is a seven-session study walking through a book many find confusing, discouraging, and alarming. But this is a book filled with applicable truths to the Christian life.

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Special Episode - The Church, Session 1: The Marks of the Church Apr 27, 2023

We are taking a few weeks to let you know about some of the teaching material Media Gratiae has produced outside our podcasts. In previous special episodes we have highlighted Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty and Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically.

This week we want to present you with a unique production for us. In Church: Pillar and Ground of the Truth, we created both a feature-length documentary and a 12-session study walking through church history and careful ecclesiology. If you would like more information after watching the first session of the study, follow this link: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/the-whole-counsel-specials

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Special Episode - Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty, Session 1 Apr 20, 2023

Last week we highlighted the first study Media Gratiae produced, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. This week we are previewing for you the sequel to that study, Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty.

In this study, John Snyder spends 12 weeks teaching about the attributes of God and how we are to live upon Him. If you have been through this study before, we pray it reminds you of the greatness of our God. If you haven’t been through this study before, you can get 15% off the normal price this week here:

Special Episode - Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically, Session 1 Apr 13, 2023

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Over the years more and more people are discovering Media Gratiae through our various podcasts. We praise the Lord for this reality. But our podcasts are only a fraction of the work we do.

Media Gratiae started over a decade ago with our flagship study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. This 12-week multimedia Bible study seeks to challenge the low views of God that are very prevalent in our man-centered culture and reintroduce Christians, churches, and families to the God of the Bible.

Over the last 10 years, God has seemed to truly bless the efforts that went into the study. It has been translated into Dutch, Russian, and Spanish. A new translation effort is currently beginning to make the study available to German speakers.

This week we want to present you with the first session of the study. In the beginning is an introduction to A. W. Tozer, a man with a very high view of God. Then John Snyder presents a sermon on the fact that God is the great attraction to the adventure that is Christianity. Lastly, we have interviews with men such as Conrad Mbewe, Paul Washer, Anthony Mathenia, and others who discuss why we must have a high view of God.

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Resources on the 1689 Confession of Faith Apr 06, 2023

It is one thing for the Christian to say I believe, my family believes, my church believes what the Bible says. That is a right and essential to the Christian life. But it is another thing to say, “I believe the Bible teaches…” And it is that second statement we want to focus on in this week’s episode.

For those unaware, Media Gratiae is rooted in Reformed Baptist theology. To that end, we believe that the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession is a very helpful, systematic summarization of what we understand the Bible to teach. And so we want to introduce you to two men and their efforts to help us digest the truths in this baptist confession.

The first man we want to introduce you to is Tom Ascol. He is the founder and president of Founders Ministries, president of the Institute on Public Theology, and pastors in Cape Coral Florida.

The second man is Rob Ventura. A long-time friend of John, Rob is a pastor in Rhode Island and has written several books. His latest venture is being the editor of a commentary on the 1689 Baptist confession. Contributors to this work include Jeremy Walker, Sam Waldron, and others. John Snyder has even endorsed the book and we believe it will be a benefit to you.

Resources:

Founders Ministries: https://founders.org

Grace and Truth (Book 1): https://press.founders.org/shop/truth-and-grace-tag-memory-books-book-1/

Grace and Truth (Book 2): https://press.founders.org/shop/truth-and-grace-tag-memory-books-book-2/

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1689 in Modern English: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-1689-baptist-confession-of-faith-in-modern-english/1689

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To the Judicious and Impartial Reader: https://press.founders.org/shop/to-the-judicious-and-impartial-reader-baptist-symbolics-volume-2-ebook2/

Institute on Public Theology: https://www.instituteofpublictheology.org

A New Exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/a-new-exposition-of-the-london-baptist-confession-of-faith-of-1689-ventura.html

Expository Outlines and Observations on Romans: Hints and Helps for Preachers and Teachers (Preorder): https://www.amazon.com/Expository-Outlines-Observations-Romans-Preachers/dp/1527110125/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1QL1Z139GYZQ5&keywords=rob+ventura&qid=1680617216&sprefix=rob+ventura%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-2

A Portrait of Paul: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/a-portrait-of-paul-identifying-a-true-minister-of-christ-ventura-walker.html

Realities of Revival VI: Sermon from Daniel Rowland - Hebrews 1:9 Mar 30, 2023

This week is our final episode on the realities of revival and we wanted to present to you another sermon used by God during a great time of revival. The sermon is from Hebrews 1:9. The preacher is Daniel Rowland. We chose this sermon specifically because so few people are aware of Daniel Rowland. George Whitefield went to hear Rowland and said it was like listening to the Apostle Paul teach. Rowland has been called the greatest preacher Wales has ever seen.

As in the last sermon episode we were able to present to you, this one is read by Andrew Davies, a retired minister living in Wales today. If you have gone through the first Behold Your God study, you may remember Mr. Davies.

We pray this sermon is a blessing to you and that you take time to wrestle with its content, making room in your life to apply its message.

A recent article by Jeremy Walker on revival: https://banneroftruth.org/uk/resources/articles/2023/holy-fomo/

Books we found helpful in this series:

The Fulfilling of the Scripture by Robert Flemming Physical Copy: https://www.amazon.com/fulfilling-scripture-discovery-accomplishment-corrected/dp/1171131968

Revival by Richard Owen Roberts https://www.amazon.com/dp/0842355758?tag=heartcrymissi-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0842355758&adid=1MA5N1HT46X3WABGS4EM

Revival: A People Saturated with God by Brian Edwards https://www.amazon.com/Revival-people-saturated-Brian-Edwards/dp/1846256437

Revival of Religion https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Religion-Addresses-Evangelical-Delivered/dp/0851514359

Lectures on Revival by William Sprague

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/lectures-on-revivals/

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Realities of Revival V: Seeking Revival Mar 23, 2023

We have spent several weeks discussing the realities of revival. We have sought to share, using helps listed below, the fruits of revival, the means of revival, and more. This week John makes some concluding comments on revival. Many of his thoughts are found in the book Revival of Religion, a collection of essays from Scottish pastors serving during a time of revival. They point to three areas they saw greatly impacted by revival. These impacts begin in the church and then spread out. It starts with the fallow ground in the souls of Christians being plowed up and they begin producing fruit.

After that, those who have been religious hypocrites for years have their masks removed and they come to faith in repentance. Lastly, those outside the church are impacted. Not all are saved, but all are aware of the realities of God.

Then John moves on to recognizing true revival and that we shouldn’t be quick to judge too quickly whether or not revival is happening somewhere.

Lastly, John ends the series with a simple question: How do we seek God when we feel that we are in a particularly needy time of His nearness?

Next week we will have another sermon presented by Andrew Davies reading a sermon from Daniel Rowland. We hope it will be a blessing to you.

A recent article by Jeremy Walker on revival: https://banneroftruth.org/uk/resources/articles/2023/holy-fomo/

Books we found helpful in this series:

The Fulfilling of the Scripture by Robert Flemming Physical Copy: https://www.amazon.com/fulfilling-scripture-discovery-accomplishment-corrected/dp/1171131968

Revival by Richard Owen Roberts https://www.amazon.com/dp/0842355758?tag=heartcrymissi-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0842355758&adid=1MA5N1HT46X3WABGS4EM

Revival: A People Saturated with God by Brian Edwards https://www.amazon.com/Revival-people-saturated-Brian-Edwards/dp/1846256437

Revival of Religion https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Religion-Addresses-Evangelical-Delivered/dp/0851514359

Lectures on Revival by William Sprague

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/lectures-on-revivals/

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Realities of Revival IV: Sermon from George Whitefield - The Method of Grace Mar 16, 2023

Due to a sickness in the team, we were unable to film an episode for this week’s podcast. But this led us to a wonderful opportunity. Years ago Andrew Davies visited Christ Church New Albany. While he was here, we recorded him presenting five great sermons used during times of revival in America and England.

Since we highlighted the sermons of George Whitefield, a preacher God used mightily during the Great Awakening, in earlier episodes of this series, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to present to you one of his sermons read by Andrew Davies so many years ago.

The sermon is titled “The Method of Grace.” We have found it helpful to our souls in the past and we pray it is a blessing to you. Next week we will be back with our normal production.

If you would like the text of the sermon, you can read it here: https://www.monergism.com/method-grace

A recent article by Jeremy Walker on revival: https://banneroftruth.org/uk/resources/articles/2023/holy-fomo/

Books we found helpful in this series:

The Fulfilling of the Scripture by Robert Flemming Physical Copy: https://www.amazon.com/fulfilling-scripture-discovery-accomplishment-corrected/dp/1171131968

Revival by Richard Owen Roberts https://www.amazon.com/dp/0842355758?tag=heartcrymissi-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0842355758&adid=1MA5N1HT46X3WABGS4EM

Revival: A People Saturated with God by Brian Edwards https://www.amazon.com/Revival-people-saturated-Brian-Edwards/dp/1846256437

Revival of Religion https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Religion-Addresses-Evangelical-Delivered/dp/0851514359

Lectures on Revival by William Sprague

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/lectures-on-revivals/

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Realities of Revival III: Ordinary Means, Extraordinary Fruit Mar 09, 2023

The idea that revival requires special means, special speakers, and special meetings, is often sourced in good intentions, but it comes from a fundamental misunderstanding of God’s work. When God chooses to draw close in revival, He uses the ordinary means of grace. But He seems to give an incredible and extraordinary fruit to that ordinary means.

Does this mean special meetings and extra time set aside for prayer are bad or dishonoring the Christ? Absolutely not. Those may be called for. But we must understand those things will not obligate God to bring revival, far from it. However, they may be a result of God giving a special desire to see Him draw near or after He reveals a particular need we need to cry out for.

A recent article by Jeremy Walker on revival: https://banneroftruth.org/uk/resources/articles/2023/holy-fomo/

Books we found helpful in this series:

The Fulfilling of the Scripture by Robert Flemming Physical Copy: https://www.amazon.com/fulfilling-scripture-discovery-accomplishment-corrected/dp/1171131968

Revival by Richard Owen Roberts https://www.amazon.com/dp/0842355758?tag=heartcrymissi-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0842355758&adid=1MA5N1HT46X3WABGS4EM

Revival: A People Saturated with God by Brian Edwards https://www.amazon.com/Revival-people-saturated-Brian-Edwards/dp/1846256437

Revival of Religion https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Religion-Addresses-Evangelical-Delivered/dp/0851514359

Lectures on Revival by William Sprague

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/lectures-on-revivals/

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Realities of Revival II: The Means of Revival Mar 02, 2023

After introducing our new series last week, John and Teddy are diving deeper into the topic of revival. This week they focus on a biblical understanding of revival. Attached to a historical understanding of revival, we also must seek to study the means and results of revival.

One helpful definition comes to us from Richard Owen Roberts. He defines revival as, “...an unusual manifestation of the power of the grace of God in convincing and converting careless sinners, and in quickening and increasing the faith and piety of believers.”

In the most succinct summary of this episode, we can say that revival is God drawing near, through the ordinary means of grace, in an unusual way. The means are not unusual. But the nearness of God is. And it is His nearness that both makes revival possible and makes us desire it.

A recent article by Jeremy Walker on revival: https://banneroftruth.org/uk/resources/articles/2023/holy-fomo/

Helpful books we found for this series:

The Fulfilling of the Scripture by Robert Flemming Physical Copy: https://www.amazon.com/fulfilling-scripture-discovery-accomplishment-corrected/dp/1171131968

Revival by Richard Owen Roberts https://www.amazon.com/dp/0842355758?tag=heartcrymissi-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0842355758&adid=1MA5N1HT46X3WABGS4EM

Revival: A People Saturated with God by Brian Edwards https://www.amazon.com/Revival-people-saturated-Brian-Edwards/dp/1846256437

Revival of Religion https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Religion-Addresses-Evangelical-Delivered/dp/0851514359

Lectures on Revival by William Sprague

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/lectures-on-revivals/

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Realities of Revival I: A Theological Understanding Feb 23, 2023

There was a time when revival was the study and focus of careful theologians. Sadly that changed around the middle of the 19th century. Since then, careful writers have allowed the theological ground of revival to become fallow. In recent years, the study of this mysterious reality has become a more common focus of reading and request of prayer.

Because of this growing desire for revival, we are going to spend the next several episodes discussing the biblical signs and fruits of revival, along with how we are to respond when we hear reports of God visiting a particular place with revival.

In this initial conversation, John Snyder and Teddy James share some helpful works from the past and what we can do now to prepare our souls for the manifest presence of God in our midst.

Books mentioned in the episode (in order of appearance):

The Fulfilling of the Scripture by Robert Flemming Physical Copy: https://www.amazon.com/fulfilling-scripture-discovery-accomplishment-corrected/dp/1171131968

Revival by Richard Owen Roberts https://www.amazon.com/dp/0842355758?tag=heartcrymissi-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=0842355758&adid=1MA5N1HT46X3WABGS4EM

Revival: A People Saturated with God by Brian Edwards https://www.amazon.com/Revival-people-saturated-Brian-Edwards/dp/1846256437

Revival of Religion https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Religion-Addresses-Evangelical-Delivered/dp/0851514359

Lectures on Revival by William Sprague

https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/lectures-on-revivals/

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10 Years of Beholding God: Richard Owen Roberts, pt. 2 Feb 16, 2023

At this time 10 years ago we had just released our flagship study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. To celebrate a decade of the Lord’s blessing on this study, we are releasing the complete interviews from the project. Some men sat down with us for slightly over 30 minutes. Richard Owen Roberts gave us nearly two hours of his time.

Because we have such a wealth of answers from him, we are presenting to you part two of our interview with him. During this segment, we ask him questions regarding the use of Scripture to gain a clear understanding of Christ and our holiness, and how we can pursue holiness in our day.

To see previous installments of 10 Years of Rethinking God Biblically:

Anthony Mathenia, Pt 1: https://youtu.be/vRtl2F9pWJs Anthony Mathenia, Pt 2: https://youtu.be/kiE_RCBmKiE

Effion Evans: https://youtu.be/1xo0MsKkncY

Andrew Davies: https://youtu.be/FWygnPMbvcY

Richard Owen Roberts, pt 1: https://youtu.be/5a6KJyo_TRo

Paul Washer, pt. 1: https://youtu.be/ZPEESWW3cHc

Conrad Mbewe, pt. 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnrBAXxpvZQ

10 Years of Beholding God: Conrad Mbewe, pt 1 Feb 09, 2023

This week we are continuing our celebration of 10 years of Rethinking God Biblically. Ten years ago now we had just released our flagship study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. John had personally met with and been encouraged by the ministries of every contributor to the study, except one. Conrad Mbewe had been recommended to John. After investigating his ministry, John was grateful that Anthony Mathenia had pointed him in Conrad’s direction.

If you are unfamiliar with Conrad Mbewe, we highly suggest you look into his ministry. Several have called him the Charles Spurgeon of Africa, and we believe that to be an apt description. Conrad pastors a church, writes for numerous papers and magazines, and leads a seminary. You can keep up with his ministry efforts here: http://www.conradmbewe.com.

To see previous installments of 10 Years of Rethinking God Biblically:

Anthony Mathenia, Pt 1: https://youtu.be/vRtl2F9pWJs Anthony Mathenia, Pt 2: https://youtu.be/kiE_RCBmKiE

Effion Evans: https://youtu.be/1xo0MsKkncY

Andrew Davies: https://youtu.be/FWygnPMbvcY

Richard Owen Roberts, pt 1: https://youtu.be/5a6KJyo_TRo

Paul Washer, pt. 1: https://youtu.be/ZPEESWW3cHc

10 Years of Beholding God: Paul Washer, pt 1 Feb 02, 2023

Our flagship study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically has been released for over a decade. In that time, we have been indescribably happy to see the Lord choose to use this study in so many ways across so many lands. We never could have imagined it going as far as it has.

One reason we thought it would be a small study was because so few of our contributors had recognizable names. The only person with any considerable following was Paul Washer. Paul had been a friend to us for many years before we made this study, but when the opportunity came we knew we could trust him to speak truthfully and boldly. We are grateful he took time out of his schedule to speak with us.

As with other interviews, Paul’s is longer than our typical podcast length. So we will release part two and part three of his interview in the coming months.

To see previous installments of 10 Years of Rethinking God Biblically:

Anthony Mathenia, Pt 1: https://youtu.be/vRtl2F9pWJs Anthony Mathenia, Pt 2: https://youtu.be/kiE_RCBmKiE

Effion Evans: https://youtu.be/1xo0MsKkncY

Andrew Davies: https://youtu.be/FWygnPMbvcY

Richard Owen Roberts, pt 1: https://youtu.be/5a6KJyo_TRo

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New Resources for 2023 Jan 26, 2023

We have spent the last few weeks walking through principles to help us in how we can get the most out of our reading. In this episode, we share discussions we have had with friends of ours across the Christian publishing industry.

In the first section, we are with David Woolin, CEO of Reformation Heritage Books. While they publish several books we highly appreciate, David points us to some works recently published and books that will soon be released.

Second, we talk with Scott Brown, president of Church and Family Life. He recently wrote a book to help parents guide their children in worshipping God.

Lastly, we have a zoom call with Jeff Johnson, pastor of Grace Bible Church, founder of Grace Bible Theological Seminary, and president of Free Grace Press. We have found his latest book on the Sovereignty of God to be of particular help and he joined us on the show on the show to talk about it.

Reformation Heritage Books: https://heritagebooks.org

The Works of William Perkins - https://heritagebooks.org/Search.html#/Search.html?search=William+perkins

The Christian’s Reasonable Service by Wilhelmus A Brakel - https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/the-christians-reasonable-service-4-volumes-brakel.html?_ga=2.226146527.439500687.1674682252-1007712609.1674682252

Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible - https://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries/matthew-henry-complete/

Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ by John Bunyan - https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/come-and-welcome-to-jesus-christ-puritan-paperbacks-bunyan.html

War and Grace by Don Stephens - https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/war-and-grace-short-stories-from-the-world-wars-stephens.html

Church and Family Life: https://churchandfamilylife.com

The Family at Church: How Parents are Tour Guides for Joy by Scott Brown - https://churchandfamilylife.com/products/60d2164f47738a0534abf64b

Free Grace Press: https://freegracepress.com

The Sovereignty of God by Jeffrey Johnson - https://freegracepress.com/products/the-sovereignty-of-god?_pos=1&_sid=9b8aba062&_ss=r

A Choice Drop of Honey from the Rock of Christ by Thomas Wilcox - https://freegracepress.com/products/a-choice-drop-of-honey-from-the-rock-of-christ?_pos=1&_sid=181ac8b44&_ss=r

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Navigating the Classics: On the Incarnation of Christ by Athanasius Jan 24, 2023

Today we are releasing a new podcast that will be published every quarter. We named this new series Navigating the Classics because we want to spend time focusing on those classic works of Christianity that many find intimidating or antiquated.

For our inaugural episode, John Snyder is joined by Whole Counsel regular guest Steve Crampton and his son Jamie to discuss Athanasius' On the Incarnation of Christ.

To read the book and C. S. Lewis' introduction online: http://www.onthewing.org/user/Athanasius%20-%20On%20the%20Incarnation.pdf

To purchase the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/673655.On_the_Incarnation

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Reading Well II: Final Principle and Our Book Lists (Originally published 12.2.21) Jan 19, 2023

Last week we republished a discussion between John Snyder and Jeremy Walker on the first five of six principles to keep in mind if you want to get the most benefit of reading careful books this year.

In this week’s episode, John and Jeremy both select six books that exemplify their approach to a balanced reading diet.

Check out Jeremy's podcasts:

The Heart of Spurgeon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon/id1546109129

A Word in Season:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0xuCgknPDN2f0LSE4JiVmtrZtB6zsib

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-word-in-season-with-jeremy-walker/id1511364782

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Reading Well I: Principles (Originally published 11.25.21) Jan 12, 2023

With the start of the new year, we wanted to revisit John Snyder's conversation with Jeremy Walker back in 2021 about six principles to reading well. We make through five of the principles in this episode. Next week we’ll return to give our final principle and a list of books to help get you started in this year’s reading.

Check out Jeremy's podcasts:

The Heart of Spurgeon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon/id1546109129

A Word in Season:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0xuCgknPDN2f0LSE4JiVmtrZtB6zsib

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-word-in-season-with-jeremy-walker/id1511364782

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The Coming Messiah VI: The Davidic Line of Immanuel Jan 05, 2023

Last week we talked about the issue of biblical covenants. God reveals Himself progressively, meaning that He has revealed more of Himself and His plan of redemption by the book of 1 and 2 Samuel than He did in Exodus. The seeds are certainly contained in Exodus, and even in Genesis, but they are more developed through later passages.

In 2 Samuel 7, God lays out His covenant with King David. God lays out what He obligates Himself to do. But He also describes what is expected of the Davidic line. Basically, it is obedience.

In this final episode of our series focusing on the descriptions of Immanuel, John Snyder connects the dots for us, showing how Jesus Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of all the promises God made in the Davidic Covenant.

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The Coming Messiah V: The Connection between David and Immanuel Dec 29, 2022

This week, we continue our look at Isaiah’s descriptions of Immanuel.

John Snyder focuses on the connection between King David of the Old Testament and the coming Messiah. Scripture offers an illustration that the Immanuel will come from the root of Jesse. But why is this important to us today?

To understand this picture, we must consider the covenants God made with particular people, including Abraham, Moses, David, and, ultimately, Christ. Meditating on these promises will help deepen our understanding of God, His faithfulness, and His zeal in redeeming a people for His glory.

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Reflection & Gratitude for 2022: Celebrating a decade of God’s faithfulness Dec 28, 2022

We are grateful to God for His kindness toward us over the last decade. To see a glimpse of what He has done through the work of Media Gratiae over the last 10 years, visit here and read our end-of-year ministry report:

https://report.mediagratiae.org

The Coming Messiah IV: God’s Description of Immanuel Dec 22, 2022

There are many passages of Scripture where God describes Himself to us. This week we are focusing on four such descriptions of God describing the coming Immanuel in Isaiah 9. Some 700 years before the incarnation of Christ, God chooses to give royal titles to the One who would be born a King. He would be Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Have you ever stopped to consider what these titles mean, and how much they can tell us about how we are to relate to our Redeemer? God made a promise not just the Immanuel would come to rescue His people, but that He would come in such a way that He would be known by these realities. Now, over 2,700 years removed from the making of this promise and 2,000 years removed from its fulfillment, what are you doing with these words?

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The Coming Messiah III: A Glimmer of Hope Dec 15, 2022

Last week’s episode ended on gloom and judgment. Ahaz has rejected the opportunity of God to ask for any sign of His faithfulness. Rather than obeying God in requesting that sign, Ahaz chooses to put his faith in his own plan and strategy. God’s astounding response is to give him a sign anyway, the coming of Immanuel. He also pronounces judgment on Ahaz and his kingdom in the form of Assyria.

This week we move from the gloom and destruction promised in Isaiah 8 to the hope and promise of Isaiah 9. No more will Zebulun and Naphtali be seen as an area that God has abandoned. They will, with the coming of Christ be seen as glorious because of Christ dwelling there.

Here is the question for us, removed some 2,700 years from God’s deliverance of the promise and 2,000 years from His fulfillment of that promise: How do we apply this? How should these truths live in our life? John gives us some application of this passage in this week’s episode.

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The Coming Messiah II: The Shame of Having a Plan B Dec 08, 2022

This week we continue looking at descriptions of the coming Messiah in Isaiah 8. Last week we discussed how God mercifully gave the wicked King Ahaz an opportunity to ask for any sign to prove His faithfulness. Ahaz refused but God gave a sign anyway.

In today’s passage, God speaks through Isaiah and pronounces the coming judgment on the people of Israel.

Some of the Israelites respond to this news with despair, others respond in pride, relying on their own cleverness rather than God, while others look for the hand of God in the events of their day. Which group would you belong to?

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The Coming Messiah I: What will You do with the Descriptions of Christ? Dec 01, 2022

This week we begin a new series in which we examine God’s descriptions of the forthcoming Messiah in the book of Isaiah. In this inaugural episode, we are examining Isaiah 8. When we slow down and really consider what is happening, the story is shocking. A wicked king is given an opportunity by God to receive any sign or wonder, as high as heaven or low as hell. He is the only person in Scripture given this opportunity. And he refuses.

But that isn’t the most shocking part; God mercifully gave him a sign anyway, and it was a wonderful sign. God described the Messiah He would send to rescue His people from the slavery of sin. Isaiah 8 is not a Christmas passage, though it is often read during this season. But let us take time to slow down, consider what God is speaking to us, and refuse to be like Ahaz who heard the words and left unchanged. Let us meditate on God’s words and consider how we can live on the realities of Immanuel.

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10 Years of Beholding God: Richard Owen Roberts, pt 1 Nov 24, 2022

We have previously introduced you to our friend, Mr. Richard Owen Roberts. We walked through the book he assembled, Salvation in Full Color, we’ve had him on the podcast to discuss his upcoming conference (link below). But Mr. Roberts has been a part of our ministry much longer than we have been producing our podcast.

When we were discussing who we would interview for our inaugural study in the early days of Media Gratiae, Mr. Roberts was a must. We knew we wanted his wisdom and insight on the topic of rethinking God biblically. And he certainly did not disappoint. In fact, his interview is over two and a half hours long. Sadly, we had to cut the vast majority of his words in the study. But today we want to present you with some of his responses to our questions in their entirety.

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2023 Book Recommendation Nov 17, 2022

In years past we have given you long lists of books we recommend to fill your next year’s reading plan. This year, our list is short. The reading, however, is not. The list is only two books and they have been available previously. However, they have recently be republished and we believe they are done so well they are worth discussing. If you already have a copy of these on your shelves, you might want to look at getting an updated copy. If you don’t already own these titles, we believe they will be a great help in the coming year.

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Fall Supporter Update Nov 16, 2022

Every quarter we give our supporters an update on what we are working on behind the scenes.

Correction: This is not an end-of-the-year update. That will come later in December.

In this update, we let you know about where we are in our next study, the growth of our social media platforms, Behold Your God being translated in multiple languages, the Behold Your God: Seeking Him Early resource, and much more.

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Fighting and Killing Sin V: Applying Mortification Nov 10, 2022

In a way that only he can, John Owen ends his helpful work on the mortification of sin with two conclusions. The first contains eight preparatory points for consideration. Once considered, he gives two applications to help us make progress in mortifying our sin to the glory of Christ.

This week’s episode of The Whole Counsel is bittersweet because it is the last one with Jeremy Walker. But focusing on John Owen’s final points is a very sweet way to end the series. If you haven’t picked up a copy of these books for yourself, make sure you click the link below and read through the book. We trust it will be beneficial to your soul.

Check out Jeremy’s podcasts From the Heart of Spurgeon and A Word in Season here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

Temptation Resisted and repulsed by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/temptation/

The Mortification of Sin by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-mortification-of-sin/

Volume 6 of the Works of John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-john-owen-6/

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Fighting and Killing Sin IV: Mortifying Sin Nov 03, 2022

The battle to mortify sin can seem exhausting, discouraging, and overwhelming. But it is a battle that we as Christians will fight and, ultimately, we will win. We have promises throughout Scripture making it clear that we will shed this fallen nature. We will see God without the barrier of sin between us. Christ will conquer all the sin in our lives.

But while we live and breathe and walk in this life, that battle is not over. And we can never seek a respite from the battle. We must move forward in the battle. In this week’s episode, John Snyder and Jeremy Walker tackle more of John Owen’s helpful thoughts on mortifying our sins. They discuss what it means to put sin to death, what mortifying sin does not mean, and more.

Check out Jeremy’s podcasts From the Heart of Spurgeon and A Word in Season here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

Temptation Resisted and repulsed by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/temptation/

The Mortification of Sin by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-mortification-of-sin/

Volume 6 of the Works of John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-john-owen-6/

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Fighting and Killing Sin III: Be More Enamored with God than Sin Oct 27, 2022

Having discussed the necessity of mortifying sin and the flesh, watching and praying through Christ, John Snyder and Jeremy Walker move to discuss the practical helps God provides for us in fighting sin, repenting when we fall, and seeing restoration in our communion with God.

We often look for a silver bullet when it comes to difficulties of the Christian life. We want an easier way to kill sin. But Owen is too wise to offer an easy and cheap solution. He gives us the tools God has given us. They aren’t easy; they do require effort. But He provides the energy, the will, and the desire to master them.

Check out Jeremy’s podcasts From the Heart of Spurgeon and A Word in Season here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

Temptation Resisted and repulsed by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/temptation/

The Mortification of Sin by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-mortification-of-sin/

Volume 6 of the Works of John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-john-owen-6/

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Special Episode: Turn Conference with Richard Owen Roberts Oct 21, 2022

Richard Owen Roberts is a long-term friend of Media Gratiae. Even before Media Gratiae existed, Mr. Roberts played an important role in John Snyder's life. In this special episode, we want to introduce Mr. Roberts and International Awakening Ministries to those of you who may be unfamiliar with them. We also want to let everyone know of an upcoming conference IAM is presenting on November 27-30 at Norwood Baptist Church. The conference is called "Turn" and its foundation will be Acts 3:19.

For more information about the conference, please see https://www.nbcknox.org/turn

Fighting and Killing Sin II: Watch and Pray Oct 20, 2022

Robert Murray M’Cheyne described the human heart as gunpowder and temptation as a spark that will ignite the heart in sin. The most careful practice we can have is to keep our hearts damp by gazing upon Christ.

In this week’s episode, John Snyder and Jeremy Walker share how Owen encourages us to keep our hearts damp by the dual command to watch and pray. What must we watch for? How must we pray? John and Jeremy share some of the most practical help from Owen in this week’s episode.

Check out Jeremy’s podcasts From the Heart of Spurgeon and A Word in Season here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

Temptation Resisted and repulsed by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/temptation/

The Mortification of Sin by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-mortification-of-sin/

Volume 6 of the Works of John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-john-owen-6/

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Fighting and Killing Sin I: Temptation and Testing Oct 13, 2022

We at The Whole Counsel love Puritans. We have benefited so much from their sermons, prayers, and books, it is our delight to discuss them and hopefully whet your appetite to read their words. In this new series of podcasts, Dr. John Snyder is going to walk through two books from the Puritan, John Owen, with our longtime friend Jeremy Walker.

In this first episode, Jeremy and John are discussing Owen’s, “On Temptation” and they discuss how to define, identify, and deal with temptation and testing. What are the differences and how should we approach them differently?

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Temptation Resisted and repulsed by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/temptation/

The Mortification of Sin by John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-mortification-of-sin/

Volume 6 of the Works of John Owen: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-john-owen-6/

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Grace and Law XVI: The Right and Wrong Use of the Law Oct 06, 2022

We have had 15 discussions of the Christian’s relationship to the God’s moral law in this series. If anything, we hope we have shown you this topic is important and worth a great deal of meditation. In the final conversation of this series, John Snyder and Steve Crampton ask what are the right and wrong ways of using the law.

We’ve already answered the lies of antinomianism, the belief we shouldn’t use the law at all. But now we discuss how how to properly use the law in our life, and inappropriate uses we as humans are tempted to pursue.

If you haven’t gotten your copy of Ernie Reisinger’s book “The Law and the Gospel,” we highly recommend it to you. Get your copy of it book here: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law XV: The Dominion of the Law and Sin Sep 29, 2022

Next week we will finish our series on The Law and the Gospel. In this series we have sought to study the New Testament Christian’s relationship to God’s moral law. Before salvation, the Law could only offer condemnation. It pointed out our flaws but could provide no cure for our sin-sickness. But now, because the Christian belongs to the Kingdom of Grace, God’s moral law has become the path we walk to please our King.

This is part of what Paul’s point in Romans 6. We are no longer slaves to sin. We are slaves to righteousness. Even though we still wrestle with sin and hear the whispers of our old master. telling us the law will condemn us, we are assured by the faithfulness of Christ that His grace is sufficient.

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Grace and Law XIV: Is the Law Fulfilled? Sep 22, 2022

This week we return to our ongoing discussion of the Christian’s relationship to both God’s Law and His grace. The emphasis this week is simply to explain what Jesus meant when He said He came to “fulfill the law.”

We can understand this fulfillment in a few different ways, but Ernie Reisinger’s book offers us a great deal of help. Dr. John Snyder and Steve Crampton discuss not just how we can find rest and hope in Jesus’ fulfillment of the law, but also how we can follow His example to draw near the Father.

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10 Years of Beholding God: Andrew Davies Sep 15, 2022

Regular listeners will know we have been releasing complete interviews from our production of Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. This is to commemorate and celebrate the Lord’s kindness over the last 10 years.

This week we highlight the interview with Andrew Davies, a Welsh minister who met Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and J.I Packer as a child. He also served as a pastor in New Zealand for a time. Going back over Davies’ words was a genuine blessing for us and we pray they will warm your heart to Christ today.

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10 Years of Rethinking God Biblically: Eifion Evans Sep 08, 2022

At this time 10 years ago we were putting the final touches and beginning the process of manufacturing Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. This study has gone much further in the last decade than we ever thought possible. But the Lord has seen fit to use it around America and outside her borders in places such as Russia, The Netherlands, South Africa, Canada, and more.

Each video session of Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically ends with interviews from men such as Paul Washer, Conrad Mbewe, Anthony Mathenia, and Eifion Evans. We sat down with these men for a long time. Some interviews were as short as 40 minutes. However, their total time in the study averaged 20 minutes. Because of that, the majority of their words have never been heard publicly. So to commemorate a decade of the Lord using this study, we want to present to you the complete interviews of our contributors.

This week we present to you the Welsh historian Eifion Evans. His interview is unique in that he is not asked questions. His heart was overflowing with the things he felt important to say we simply turned the cameras on and let him speak. We have been blessed by his words and pray you are as well.

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Grace and Law XIII: Is God’s Law Fair? Sep 01, 2022

If you have gone through the Media Gratiae study Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty, you will know that God’s attributes include being just, good, and kind. So how can a just, good, and kind God require the adherence to a law that people may not understand or be able to follow?

That is the topic of discussion this week for Dr. John Snyder and Steve Crampton. They are sharing their notes from chapter nine of Ernie Reisinger’s book, The Law and the Gospel. In this chapter, Reisinger looks to David Brainerd, the son-in-law of Jonathan Edwards, for help. In his journals, Brainerd discusses the hatred and contempt he felt towards God’s law when he was unconverted. He then details how his renewed understanding of God’s law led to his conversion.

His journey is one that we believe can be very helpful to discuss the fairness of God’s law to unconverted people today. It is so helpful, in fact, that we allowed the discussion to go a bit longer than normal. If you haven’t picked up a copy of this book, we highly encourage you to do so and make sure to carefully read through chapter nine: Does Human Inability make God Unjust?

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Grace and Law XII: 20 Errors of Antinomianism Aug 25, 2022

Throughout this podcast series, we have been following the flow of thought in Ernie Reisinger’s book The Law and the Gospel. In his discussion on antinomianism, Reisigner gives 20 errors connected to this heretical understanding of God’s law in the Christian life.

This week, we share most of those 20 ideas and stop to discuss a few of them. To help you better keep up with the flow of ideas, we wanted to write out the list here for you:

The law is made void by grace. Justification by faith alone renders good works unnecessary.
Since good works are unnecessary, obedience to the law is not required of justified persons.
God sees no sin in the justified, who are no longer bound by the law, and is not displeased with them if they sin.
God therefore does not chastise justified persons for sin.
Nor can sin in any way injure the justified.
Since no duties or obligations are admitted in the gospel, faith and repentance are not commanded.
The Christian need not repent in order to receive par-don of sin.
Nor need he mortify sin; Christ has mortified sin for him.
Nor ought he be distressed in conscience upon back-sliding, but he should hold fast to a full assurance of his salvation in the midst of the vilest sins.
Justifying faith is the assurance that one is already justified.
The elect are actually justified before they believe, even from all eternity.
Therefore they were never children of wrath or under condemnation.
Their sin, as to its very being, was imputed to Christ so as not to be theirs, and His holiness is imputed to them as their sanctification.
Sanctification is no evidence of justification, for assurance is the fruit of an immediate revelation that one is an elect person.
No conviction by the law precedes the sinner's closing with Christ, inasmuch as Christ is freely offered to sinners as sinners.
Repentance is produced not by the law, but by the gospel only.
The secret counsel of God is the rule of man's conduct.
God is the author and approver of sin, for sin is the accomplishment of His will.
Unless the Spirit works holiness in the soul, there is no obligation to be holy or to strive toward that end.
All externals are useless or indifferent, since the Spirit alone gives life.

Ernest Kevin’s book The Law and the Gospel- https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

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Grace and Law XI: Rejecting the Lies of Antinomianism Aug 18, 2022

It’s been a few weeks since John Snyder and Steve Crampton came together to discuss Ernie Reisinger’s The Law and the Gospel. But this week they are back and they are tackling the topic of antinomianism.

This term, which we believe to be coined by Martin Luther, describes a doctrine in which God’s Law has no place in the Christian life. Paul himself was accused of being an antinomian, as was Martyn Lloyd-Jones, because they preached a full picture of the gospel.

But at the heart of the accusation is a misunderstanding of God’s Law and its role in the New Testament Christian life. It is not a heavy burden by which we achieve justification with God. It is a path we are permitted to walk to be near our King.

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How to Respond to ”Gay Christianity” Aug 11, 2022

While we don’t typically focus on contemporary issues on the Whole Counsel, we wanted to take one episode to introduce you to an author that we trust on a topic that has become the source of unexpected confusion in many churches.

Michael David Perkins, in his recently released book Dangerous Affirmations, provides a clear perspective on the recent trend of affirming “gay Christianity.” In a careful, thorough, and Christ-honoring way, Michael leads the reader through the fundamental beliefs behind this trend, as well as the Biblical reason for rejecting these beliefs.

Michael Perkins and John Snyder discuss the various misconceptions in many churches that have arisen from the misdiagnosis of homosexuality and the misdirected expression of compassion that has surfaced in many churches. While guiding us to a more Biblical and loving approach to those who have embraced this lifestyle, Michael and John also speak of the need for the believers to consider the “respectable sins” they themselves may be embracing. Perhaps you will find Michael’s book helpful in answering the question: How do we share the truths of our King, Jesus, with humility and reverence, in a world that craves affirmation for its newest expressions of self-rule?

For more information regarding the new book Dangerous Affirmations, visit www.dangerousaffirmations.net.

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10 Years of Beholding God | Anthony Mathenia, Pt 2 Aug 04, 2022

Ten years ago we were working hard on creating the study that became Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. Part of that work included conducting interviews that would come at the end of each video session.

Those interviews often went on for more than an hour, but due to the time constraints of the study, only about 20 minutes of each interview has ever been seen. As a way of celebrating the upcoming 10-year anniversary of Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically, we are releasing complete interviews from each contributor.

Because the interviews are so long, we are releasing them in podcast-length segments. This week is part two of our interview with Anthony Mathenia and this episode, Anthony answers the questions:

The western church seems unsure that personal holiness is essential or even helpful in reaching the lost. How do you see a biblical rethinking of God's character influencing personal holiness?

How do you promote the highest views of God in your teaching? And what do you see in modern religious practice which you feel dangerously distracts from focusing on God in the corporate setting?

What can those who are not in leadership positions do to promote a biblical rethinking of God in their church and in their home?

How do you see a biblical rethinking of God as necessary in ministering to the entire body of Christ?

How do you see idolatry manifested in congregations who believe themselves to be careful, healthy, Bible-believing churches? And can you mention specific areas where people are embracing an idolatrously low view of God and church?

When a people worship an idol in God's name, God rejects it. Is there evidence of this reality in modern churches? Can you speak to earnest worship that is rejected by God today?

Respond to the pragmatist who has heard everything in this study but now says, “But what we are doing is working. People are coming in the door. How could this not be pleasing to God?”

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10 Years of Beholding God | Anthony Mathenia, Pt 1 Jul 28, 2022

Ten years ago we were working hard on creating the study that became Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. Part of that work included conducting interviews that would come at the end of each video session.

Those interviews often went on for more than an hour, but due to the time constraints of the study, only about 20 minutes of each interview has ever been seen. As a way of celebrating the upcoming 10-year anniversary of Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically, we are releasing complete interviews from each contributor.

Because the interviews are so long, we are releasing them in podcast-length segments. This week is part of our interview with Anthony Mathenia.

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Grace and Law X: A Law Divided? Jul 21, 2022

Is it necessary for the New Testament Christian to observe and obey the totality of God’s Law? In one sense, the answer is clearly “YES!” But upon closer inspection, the answer requires more nuance.

To answer the question, we must first define what we mean by law. Throughout Scripture, the word is used to describe the entire Old Testament, the Torah, the rules laid out by God, or the 10 Commandments. But we must be more specific than this; there is a division within the law between the civil, ceremonial, and moral law of God.

In this week’s episode, John Snyder and Steve Crampton discuss the three division of God’s law and how the New Testament Christian relates to each.

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law IX: Approaching the Second Table Jul 14, 2022

Last week John Snyder and Steve Crampton began discussing how a New Testament Christian should approach God’s moral law (the 10 Commandments). For help, they are using Ernie Reisinger’s book The Law and the Gospel. In his book, Reisinger gives us seven principles. John and Steve added a few of their own to make it an even 10.

These principles are not laws in themselves. We are not adding to God’s moral law. However, we are working to understand how we are to appreciate, approach, and apply these laws now that we are under grace. We pray these principles will help you walk closer with our King.

Principle 1: Context is king!

Principle 2: Progressive revelation.

Principles 3: These commands demand outward and inward obedience.

Principle 4: These commands are summaries of God’s moral demands on humanity.

Principle 5: Where a sin is forbidden, and by implication a positive act of obedience is commanded, then those things which lead to that sin are also forbidden.

Principle 6: Whatever is forbidden or commanded of us, we are bound, according to our position and opportunity, to discourage and encourage others.

Principle 7: There is a priority that is revealed in the order.

Principle 8: These laws are for your good.

Principle 9: What is forbidden is never to be done; what is implied or required is to be done as your have opportunity.

Principle 10: The sum of all the law is LOVE (Romans 13:13).

The Ten Commandments by Thomas Watson: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/theology-books/the-ten-commandments/

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law VIII: Approaching the First Table Jul 07, 2022

It has taken us some time, but our discussion of the Gospel and the Law has finally gotten around to discussing the Law. This week, Dr. John Snyder and Steve Crampton take a look at the first table of the 10 Commandments. They also take a look at a historic, Baptist catechism and John’s initial hesitation to recommending it to the church he and Steve shepherd.

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law VII: Help from John Calvin Jun 30, 2022

This week John Snyder and Steve Crampton continue gaining help from John Calvin through his writings on the law. Just a reminder, we are not spending two episodes highlighting Calvin’s quotes because we idolize his words. We do, however agree with Ernie Reisinger that these particular quotes, along with much of Calvin’s writings, are clear and very helpful.

The quotes we are focusing on this week are:

The peculiar office of the Law [is] to summon con- sciences to the judgment-seat of God. John II:140

[On Heb. 10:1] Under the Law was shadowed forth only in rude and imperfect lines what is under the Gospel set forth in living colours and graphically distinct. To

both the same Christ is exhibited, the same righteous- ness, sanctification, and salvation; and the difference only is in the manner of painting or setting them forth. Heb. 222.

When Christ or the Apostles are treating of a perfect life, they always refer believers to the Law. Four Last Books of Moses III:69.

He who is the foundation of the covenant of grace, held also the highest rank in the giving of the Law. Gal. 102.

The law was the grammar of theology, which, after carrying its scholars a short way, handed them over to faith. Gal. 108.

If the Law be separated from Christ, it is a dead letter; Christ alone gives it life. Ezek. II:176, 177.

In all the ceremonies of the Law [faith] beholds the salvation which has been manifested in Christ. John ll :241.

Moses had no other intention than to invite all men to go straight to Christ.

John I:217

What Calvin is illustrating in each of these quotes is that God’s law is truly a treasure to the believer. It shows us how to live a pleasing life to the God Who rescued us. It teaches us what a happy life is. It leads us to repentance. It reveals Christ to us. It makes us lean more heavily upon Christ.

Keache’s Catechism: https://founders.org/library/the-baptist-catechism/

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law VI: The harmony between Moses and Jesus Jun 23, 2022

Scripture often draws a sharp contrast between the ministry of Moses in the Old Covenant and Christ in the New Covenant. Hebrews says the New Covenant in Christ is so glorious the Old Covenant has no glory in comparison. John, in his gospel, says truth and grace are realized and embodied in Jesus Christ. Reading these without careful attention can lead one to believe the Old and New Covenants in opposition to one another, at war even.

But in reality we have one Bible, one gospel, one God, one salvation. Rather than conflict, there is a wonderful harmony between Christ and Moses, law and grace. A good illustration of that harmony is to think of the law as the root and the New Covenant as fruit. There is a living connection between the two and one would be incomplete without the other.

In the book John Snyder and Steve Crampton are using for this podcast series, The Law and Grace by Ernie Reisinger, there are several quotes from John Calvin we have found incredibly helpful. Due to time, we will only get to half the quotes in this episode. We will discuss the rest of them next week.

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law V: Is the Law Enemy of Friend? Jun 16, 2022

The way we approach an object reveals what we think of it. Consider a child approaching a plate at dinner filled with broccoli versus that same child approaching a plate with dessert on it. So how do we approach the law of God? Or, to ask a more important question: how does God want us to approach His law?

The first step to answering that question is to realize that the moral law is a reflection of God’s moral perfection. It gives us an expression of God’s character applied to our human experience. Consider that it also expresses God’s authority as Law-Giver.

As we consider our approach the the law, we have to be aware of some ditches we can fall into. For example, we can fall into the ditch of divorcing the law and the gospel. We are tempted to put a deep division between the two. But we must realize it was God the Father, as much as God the Son and the Holy Spirit, who delivered the 10 Commandments to Moses. The law and the gospel are not opposed, though they do have different roles in redemption.

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law IV: The Law for All Times Jun 09, 2022

In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve were given one rule to follow. Between their exile from Eden and the days of Moses, what law did they have to obey? Careful readings of Scripture reveal they had the same moral law of God that was codified in the 10 Commandments.

John Snyder and Steve Crampton spent some time on this reality last week. This week builds upon that reality by focusing on the fact that God rightfully commanded obedience to His moral law from all people at all times. This include us under the New Covenant.

This does not denigrate the freedom and liberty Jesus Christ purchased through His obedient life and death. Quite the opposite. By understanding Jesus’ relationship to the law, we know how to walk close with and have true intimacy with God. This understanding helps us see the moral law as indispensably beautiful and a treasure of indescribable glory.

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law III: Was there Law before Mt. Sinai Jun 02, 2022

Without a biblical grasp of the law and the gospel, we cannot understand the true magnitude of what Jesus Christ has done for us on the cross. By minimizing the law, we minimize the grace and mercy that must be poured upon sinners to reconcile us to God.

With that in mind, Dr. John Snyder and Steve Crampton spend this episode discussing the nature of the law before the giving of the 10 commandments. God condemned Cain for murdering his brother, but the command to not murder had not been given yet. However, Cain did not rebuke God for his condemnation, he asked for mercy. He knew it was wrong. There are many more examples.

But what does all this mean for us? It helps us to understand that we serve a righteous Being who has distinguished us from all other created beings, and why we have a conscience that speaks against us and for the righteousness of God.

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law II: 3 Responses to Our Portion May 26, 2022

This week, John continues to use Psalm 119:57-61 to lay the foundation for a discussion of the Christian’s relationship to the law.

We heard last week about the foundational importance of having God as our portion. Today, we discuss 3 responses fueled by God as our portion:

Love and gratitude that lead to obedience
Dependence on God
Determination to apply all that we find in His Word

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/CharlesBridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

The Law and the Gospel by Ernie Reisinger: https://press.founders.org/shop/the-law-and-the-gospel/

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Grace and Law I: Our One Portion May 19, 2022

In the coming weeks, we will be exploring the topic of the Christian’s relationship to the law. For the next two weeks, John will be visiting Psalm 119:57-61 to help us get a right approach to this question.

The primary question for the believer is to ask if Christ is my only portion? Do I look to other things for fulfillment, for security, for peace? Or do I look to Christ alone? Charles Bridges, in his commentary on Psalm 119, says, “He that chooses God in Christ for his delight and portion, may conclude confidently, that God has chosen him to enjoy Him, and be happy in Him forever.”

After John lays the foundation for this topic from Psalm 119, he will be joined by Steve Crampton for the remainder of the series. You may remember Steve from a previous series on revival.

Steve is a constitutional lawyer and has spent much of his life defending religious liberty in America. His life experience and knowledge will be a great asset as he and John Snyder discuss the relationship between God’s Law and God’s Grace in the life of a believer. This topic has caused much confusion and controversy over the years.

For now, may we pursue Christ as our only portion as we lay a biblical foundation for our discussion of the Christian’s relationship to the law.

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/CharlesBridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

The Grace of Law: A Study of Puritan Theology: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Law-Puritan-Theology-Puritanism/dp/1877611638

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Servants of Righteousness II May 12, 2022

Since the beginning of this podcast, we have often pointed you to the Banner of Truth Trust for very careful, helpful books. That book publisher was started by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, a pastor in London in early-mid 1900s.

While we have pointed you to Lloyd-Jones, we have never truly shared one of his sermons. This week in our conclusion of his sermon from Romans 6:18 titled “Servants of Righteousness.” We pray it is a blessing to you.

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Servants of Rightousness I May 05, 2022

Since the beginning of this podcast, we have often pointed you to the Banner of Truth Trust for very careful, helpful books. That book publisher was started by Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, a pastor in London in early-mid 1900s. While we have pointed you to Lloyd-Jones, we have never shared one of his sermons.

So for the next two episodes, we want to share one of John’s favorite sermons from Lloyd-Jones. It is from Romans 6:18 and is titled “Servants of Righteousness.”

You can learn more about the life, legacy, and teachings of Martyn Lloyd-Jones in Logic on Fire: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/products/logic-on-fire?variant=39481137332358

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https://www.mljtrust.org/sermons-online/romans-6-18/servants-of-righteousness/

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Psalm 119 VIII: Six Pictures of Real Liberty Apr 28, 2022

This is our final episode focusing on Psalm 119. This week, John hones in on Psalm 119:44-45 with an emphasis on the liberty presented in these two verses. Liberty is a word Americans love to consider, but the cultural definition of that word is often not influenced by Scripture. John gives us six pictures of biblical liberty this week.

For us to be truly free, truly at liberty, we must have safety, provision, inner peace, clarity, freedom to fulfill a purpose, and the ability to do what we most desire to do.

Show notes:

https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/psalm-119-viii-six-pictures-of-real-liberty

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon: (PDF) https://www.spurgeongems.org/chs_golden-alphabet.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Alphabet-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/1683072804

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles Bridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

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Psalm 119 VII: The Meaning of True Liberty Apr 21, 2022

Freedom is a precious thing. Throughout history, cultures have valued it and gone to war over it, while many individuals have sacrificed their lives for it. But there is a freedom that is more precious.

In today’s episode of The Whole Counsel, John Snyder discusses the meaning of the true spiritual freedom that is given to believers through Christ.

Psalm 119:44-45

So I will keep Your law continually, Forever and ever. And I will walk at liberty, For I seek Your precepts.

Show Notes:

https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/psalm-119-vii-the-meaning-of-true-freedom

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon: (PDF) https://www.spurgeongems.org/chs_golden-alphabet.pdf Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Alphabet-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/1683072804

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles Bridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

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Psalm 119 VI: A Prayer for Dark Seasons Apr 14, 2022

We don’t know when Psalm 119 was written, but we do know it was written after man’s fall. This means the writer knew what it was to experience different seasons of the soul. He knew the warm joy of springtime, and the dreary darkness of winter. The prolonged dark seasons are particularly dangerous for the Christian. But God has given us all that we need in His Word to walk near to Him, even in the darkest of days.

In this week’s episode, John Snyder focuses on Psalm 119:41-42 and discusses how we can pray Scripture in these dark nights of the soul.

May Your lovingkindnesses also come to me, O Lord,

Your salvation according to Your word;

So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me,

For I trust in Your word.

Psalm 119:41-42

Show Notes:

mediagratiae.org/blog/psalm-119-vi-a-prayer-for-dark-seasons

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon: (PDF) https://www.spurgeongems.org/chs_golden-alphabet.pdf Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Alphabet-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/1683072804

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles Bridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

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Psalm 119 V: The Peril of Half-heartedness Apr 07, 2022

The Christian life must be one of balance. In this particular verse of Psalm 119, we see that balance exemplified between heart and will; between the weight of our desires and emotions versus our duties as children of a King.

This protects us from sentimentalism and legalism. in other words, there is the head aspect of Christianity and the heart aspect. As John Flavel says, the distance between the head and the heart is great, but the distance between the heart and action is short. Psalm 119:10 gives us fuel for prayer to shorten that distance between the head, the heart, and the life.

With all my heart I have sought You;

Do not let me wander from Your commandments.

Psalm 119:10

Show Notes:

https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/psalm-119-v-the-peril-of-half-heartedness

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon: (PDF) https://www.spurgeongems.org/chs_golden-alphabet.pdf Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Alphabet-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/1683072804

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles Bridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

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Psalm 119 IV: The Practical Balance of Dependence and Duty Mar 31, 2022

We often speak of balance in the Christian life on our podcast. That is especially true this week as we discuss the balance of dependence and action, heart and will. We are called to live holy lives, but we can only do that by leaning wholly on Christ. But there is danger in this reality because the enemy is always present with a lie. He whispers that we shouldn’t pursue holiness because it is impossible for us to do anything that pleases God. But to answer this question, and to pray that God will establish our way, we must look to Scripture alone.

Oh that my ways may be established

To keep Your statutes!

Psalm 119:5

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon: (PDF) https://www.spurgeongems.org/chs_golden-alphabet.pdf Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Alphabet-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/1683072804

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles Bridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

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Psalm 119 III: Into the Psalmist’s Prayer Closet Mar 24, 2022

Today on the Whole Counsel Podcast, John turns from the introductory observations in the early verses of Psalm 119 to the Godward cries of the Psalmist’s heart that begin in Psalm 119:4-5. Beginning in these verses, we get the chance to follow the Psalmist into his prayer closet; verses 4-5 show us how the Psalmist cries out to God in light of the truths He observed in the opening verses, and they provide a spiritual thermometer for how we ourselves are responding to God.

You have ordained Your precepts, That we are to keep them diligently. Oh that my ways may be established To keep your statutes!

Psalm 119:4-5

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/psalm-119-iii-into-the-psalmists-prayer-closet

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon: (PDF) https://www.spurgeongems.org/chs_golden-alphabet.pdf Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Alphabet-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/1683072804

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles Bridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

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Psalm 119 II: The Happiest Life Mar 17, 2022

What does an appropriate balance between heart, mind, and life look like for the Christian? What role does the law play in the Christian’s life? How should we approach Psalm 119? In today’s episode of the Whole Counsel, John discusses these topics and addresses an important issue that is foundational to understanding this Psalm as we continue our new series with a look at Psalm 119:1-4.

How blessed are those whose way is blameless,

Who walk in the law of the Lord.

How blessed are those who observe His testimonies,

Who seek Him with all their **heart.

They also do no unrighteousness;

They walk in His ways.

You have ordained Your precepts,

That we should keep them diligently (Psalm 119:1-4).

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon: (PDF) https://www.spurgeongems.org/chs_golden-alphabet.pdf Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Alphabet-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/1683072804

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles Bridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

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Psalm 119 | Introduction Mar 10, 2022

We bring our short series on Christian liberty to an early close this week to begin a series on Psalm 119. As individuals, a team, and a body at Christ Church New Albany, we have been studying Psalm 119 and found truths that have greatly encouraged us and benefitted our souls. Now, we want to share those truths with you.

As John explains in this introductory episode, these episodes are going to be shorter than our typical length. That is intentional. We want these to be very focused episodes you can listen to and carry the truths contained in them with you throughout the day. But more importantly, our prayer is that these episodes will lead you to meditate on, be encouraged by, and apply the treasure trove of truths found in Psalm 119.

The Golden Alphabet by Charles Spurgeon: (PDF) https://www.spurgeongems.org/chs_golden-alphabet.pdf Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Alphabet-Charles-H-Spurgeon/dp/1683072804

Exposition of Psalm 119 by Charles Bridges:

https://www.grace-ebooks.com/library/Charles Bridges/CBr_Exposition of Psalm 119.pdf

Physical Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exposition-Psalms-119-Charles-Bridges/dp/1479242381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=HOP2QYZBFYUD&keywords=exposition+of+psalm+119&qid=1646843189&s=books&sprefix=exposition+of+psalm+119%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1

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Six Roadsigns for Christian Liberty Mar 03, 2022

This week’s episode is a bit different from our usual setup. To begin, we are back in John’s office, but not like we have ever been before. This week you get to John’s office as it usually is, piled with books. But there is a method to our madness: we want to highlight some of the messy edges of the Christian life, particularly in the area of Christian liberty.

This week, we will be considering the question: when believers disagree, how do we know if activities or hobbies are part of our Christian liberty or if they are sinful? God does not have grey areas, so why is it okay for some people to enjoy certain things while others feel as though they can’t? In answer to this question, John Snyder presents six roadsigns, or principles, for us to consider in the realm of Christian liberty.

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Session 1 from our new study: Living with the True God: Lessons from Judges Feb 24, 2022

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This is the final episode of highlighting materials Media Gratiae has produced outside our podcast network. Up to this point, we have presented you with previously released studies. But this week, we are pleased to present to you the first session of a brand new study walking through the book of Judges and taught by Dr. John Snyder.

The study is “Living with the True God: Lessons from Judges.” Through these seven weeks, Dr. Snyder examines many of the important realities found in this strange book that have countless implications and application to our modern lives, families, and churches.

“Living with the True God: Lessons from Judges” is available for digital access right now! We will have physical DVDs and workbooks available in the coming months. Covid has slowed our production down. Make sure you are subscribed to our emails list and connected with us through social media so you will be alerted when physical studies have been manufactured.

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Special Episode IV: A Practical Guide to Family Worship Feb 17, 2022

Special Episode: Family Worship

For this week’s special episode, we present a study written and taught by Dr. Ryan Bush on the discipline of family worship. The ancient practice is largely lost in our modern Christian communities. But it is slowly being rediscovered by families across the globe. However, many need help to understand its importance and build it into the rhythm of their home.

In this 8-week study, Dr. Bush teaches that Scripture is filled with an assumption that family worship would be conducted regularly in the context of everyday life. Each session ends with a discussion where Dr. Bush answers challenging questions about how to start and maintain family worship.

As with previous studies, we are discounting A Practical Guide to Family Worship on our website. Just visit https://shop.mediagratiae.org/products/family-worship-study-guide-bundle to get your copy.

Next week, we will not present to you a previously published study, but something brand new!

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Special Episode III: The Church Feb 10, 2022

Having spent two episodes introducing you to our first two studies, we now take a look at our latest documentary and film combination we made with Dr. Jeff Johnson.
In The Church Bible Study Set, we seek to present the story of God's faithfulness as seen in 2,000 years of New Testament history. Over the course of this 12-week study, we take you to Carthage, Rome, Switzerland, Geneva, England, and more.

This week's episode is one of the 12 sessions from The Church. Shot in front of Canterbury Cathedral in England, Dr. Johnson teaches about the marks of a true church. For this week, we have knocked the price of The Church Bible Study Set down.

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Special Episode II: The Weight of Majesty Feb 03, 2022

Many of you know Media Gratiae through our podcast network, but we do much more. We have also produced documentary films and multimedia Bible studies.

Every year we take a few weeks to present you with some of the teachings we have produced over the years. This week we want to highlight our second study, Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty.

This is session one: Knowing the God Who is Incomprehensible. In this session, Dr. John Snyder teaches that there are truths about God that we will never fully understand. But, far from allowing that to be a discouragement to us, it should be a fuel that drives us to an even deeper study of our King.

Because we are highlighting this study on The Whole Counsel, we are discounting it 20% off its normal price. The sale will end when next week’s episode is published.

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Special Episode I: Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically Jan 27, 2022

Many of you know Media Gratiae through our podcast network, but we do much more. We have also produced documentary films and multimedia Bible studies.

Every year we take a few weeks to present you with some of the teachings we have produced over the years. This week we want to highlight our first 12-week study, Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically.

This is session one: Beholding God: The Great Attraction. In this session, John is in Chicago, Illinois to introduce A. W. Tozer. If you have been through this study, we pray it is a reminder of the things God taught you through this 12 weeks. If you have never been through the study, may it whet your appetite for more.

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Consider Revival V: Seeking Revival Practically Jan 20, 2022

This is the fifth and final episode of John Snyder and Steve Crampton discussing revival. Last week they introduced a little book called The Causes of the Lord’s Wrath against Scotland Manifested in His Sad, Late Dispensations. In that book, Presbyterian pastors across Scotland joined together to discuss why God’s wrath was being poured out on Scotland. They didn’t point to the rebellious culture, but to themselves and their own sins.

To aid in their repentance, they pointed out particular sins they were guilty of and then joined together in congregational repentance. In this episode, John and Steve pick some of the confessions they find most applicable to our day and time.

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/consider-revival-v

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Consider Revival IV: Repenting Leaders Jan 13, 2022

After three weeks of looking at Old Testament accounts of God’s nearness—what we would call “revival” today—John Snyder and Steve Crampton begin this week to examine a historical revival mentioned earlier in the series.

This revival took place in Scotland in the 17th century. Before it began, a group of Scottish Presbyterians ministers came together for their annual session. They saw the need for revival in their land, so they assigned men to preach. However, the focus of their sermons was not to be the evil of the land or the rebellion of that nation against God: they were to lead this group of ministers in repentance for their own sins.

In this episode, John and Steve discuss the importance of being a repenter who preaches repentance. And this need isn’t just for pastors—it is for every person whom God has entrusted with spiritual influence over others. You may be a Sunday school teacher, a parent, or a Christian with a little brother or sister. If you are a Christian and a leader, pay close attention to the example of these ministers and lead the way of repentance.

The Fulfilling of Scripture by Robert Fleming: https://www.amazon.com/Fulfilling-Scripture-Robert-Fleming/dp/1362156655

The Works of Jonathan Edwards: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/collected-workssets/the-works-of-jonathan-edwards/

Causes of the Lord’s Wrath Against Scotland: https://www.covenanter.org/reformed/2016/5/13/causes-of-the-lords-wrath-against-scotland

Words to Winners of Souls: https://prpbooks.com/book/words-to-winners-of-souls

Consider Revival III: Consider Revival 3: God’s Response to the Enemy’s Lies Jan 06, 2022

*The audio this week is a little “off.” Due to a technical difficulty, we had to use our secondary audio. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Hezekiah, as John and Steve discussed last week, was not a perfect king. But he was faithful. He trusted in the Lord and His hand. He destroyed the idols and returned the people of Israel to worshiping God as He prescribed.

But in the midst of this revival, Sennacherib began attacking Hezekiah’s kingdom. He threatened to destroy the land, the people, and even the God of the people. We can only imagine the fear and trepidation Hezekiah and his people must have felt. But they turned the lies of their enemy into prayer to the Lord and He answered in a miraculous way.

In the end, Sennacherib was shown to be a liar and God was proved faithful again. So it is the Christian life.

Consider Revival II: Hezekiah’s Repentance Dec 30, 2021

The story of Hezekiah is one of God's faithfulness. The king came from a line of wicked fathers who abandoned God. But Hezekiah's heart was turned toward God and He drew near to His people. We would call that a revival. In this episode, John and Steve Crampton discuss this Old Testament revival and how we can prepare for revival but never obligate God to it.

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/consider-revival-ii

Revival: A People Saturated with God: https://www.christianbook.com/revival-a-people-saturated-with-god/brian-edwards/9781846256431/pd/256433

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Considering Revival I: Nineveh Dec 23, 2021

We are all aware of the story of Nineveh, but how many of us every looked to this story to learn how we should pray for revival? John is joined by Steve Crampton, a member of Christ Church New Albany, to see what we can learn from Jonah and the pagans of Nineveh.

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/consider-revival-nineveh

Link to Lord I Agree:

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Bonus Episode: Sustained by the Gospel Dec 17, 2021

When Jordan came into the studio to record a few episodes, he and John recorded a bonus episode. They begin discussing the founding of Jordan's church in Memphis, TN. The duo also discuss some encouraging practices that have come from a resurgence of reformed doctrine, but also some dangers associated with that.

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God‘s kindness to one sinner Dec 16, 2021

We spent three weeks skipping along the surface of Hebrews. There is so much more we would love to say. But we take a turn in this episode to see how God applied the priestly work of Jesus to the life of one sinner: Jordan Thomas. Like so many in our evangelical culture, Jordan prayed a prayer as a child and thought he was a Christian. But the Lord, in His kindness, showed Jordan the depth of his sin and used genuine Christ-followers to lead him to repentance. Jordan and John also benefited from the wonderful discipleship of a mutual friend.

Because We Love Him: https://www.amazon.com/Because-We-Love-Him-Embracing/dp/1576738655

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/gods-kindness-to-one-sinner

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Hebrews III: The Offering of the Body of Jesus Dec 09, 2021

This week we return to our series on Hebrews with Jordan Thomas. We spent the first episode on the first chapter of the epistle and the second contemplating the command to look upon Jesus. In this episode, John and Jordan take a look at Hebrews 10 and Jesus' bloody, complete, and perfect sacrifice.

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/the-offering-of-the-body-of-jesus

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Recommended Reading for 2022 Dec 02, 2021

Last week we talked with Jeremy Walker about the first five of six principles in having a balanced reading diet in 2022. This week we pick up with the sixth principle and then get to our annual recommended books list.

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/recommended-reading-for-2022

Check out Jeremy's podcasts:

The Heart of Spurgeon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon/id1546109129

A Word in Season:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0xuCgknPDN2f0LSE4JiVmtrZtB6zsib

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-word-in-season-with-jeremy-walker/id1511364782

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How to read as a Christian Nov 25, 2021

We love books. That is no secret to anyone who has been watched or listened to Media Gratiae over the years. And for long-time viewers, you know we take one or two episodes every year to share some book recommendations for the upcoming year.

This year we called on Jeremy Walker to join us in our book recommendation episodes. We will get to specific books next week, but we wanted to spend this week discussing the first five of six principles to keep in mind when reading books. There is a way to read books that will bring benefit to your soul, and there is a way to waste your opportunity of reading. We want to encourage good principles and warn of dangerous ones.

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The Heart of Spurgeon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon/id1546109129

A Word in Season:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW0xuCgknPDN2f0LSE4JiVmtrZtB6zsib

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-word-in-season-with-jeremy-walker/id1511364782

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Hebrews II: Look Unto Jesus Nov 18, 2021

John continues discussing the book of Hebrews with Jordan Thomas this week. Taking their cues from Hebrews 12, John and Jordan discuss how we are to live our lives looking unto Jesus.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him (Hebrews 12:1-3a).

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/looking-unto-jesus

Theodore Monod pamphlet: https://bibletruthpublishers.com/looking-unto-jesus/t-monod/lbd23749

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https://www.gracechurchmemphis.com/sermons/category/Looking+Unto+Jesus

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Hebrews I: The Jaw-Dropping Beauty of Jesus Nov 11, 2021

This week John is joined by long-time friend and fellow minister Jordan Thomas. You may recognize Jordan as a contributor to the studies Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically and Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty.

John and Jordan are going to spend the next few weeks discussing the descriptions of Jesus found in the book of Hebrews. This week's discussion focuses on Hebrews 1 and the 32 (at least) descriptions of Jesus in those 14 verses.

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/the-jar-dropping-beauty-of-Jesus

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Final Warning (Asahel Nettleton) Nov 04, 2021

This week, John and Chuck are back with the series on Salvation in Full Color, looking at the last sermon of Salvation in Full Color called “Final Warning” by Asahel Nettleton.

You can watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/Go1D_F57P1Y

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/final-warning

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Divine Retribution (Jonathan Edwards) Oct 28, 2021

This week, John and Chuck are back with the series on Salvation in Full Color, looking at a sermon on divine retribution by Jonathan Edwards. It’s an extraordinary kindness that, if all of humanity is heading into judgment, we are given a warning in time to turn away from this end! The One who gives us (His enemies) the warning is the only Being who fully understands what is coming and has provided a way of rescue.

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Sanctification (Isaac Chanler) Oct 21, 2021

This week John and Chuck discuss the only sermon in Salvation in Full Color preached by a Baptist pastor. We don't know much about Isaac Chanler, but what we do know is very encouraging. At the heart of the very practical sermon, Chanler encourages believers simple to cling to Christ. This is the heart of sanctification and sanctification is the heart of this sermon.

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Perseverance of the Saint (William Tennent Jr.) Oct 14, 2021

William Tennent, Jr. (1705-1777) was the son of William Tennent I, a 17th-century pastor in America and founder of the Log College. Early in life, William Tennent, Jr. was deeply impressed with a sense of divine things and soon determined to devote his life to the ministry of the gospel.

He served as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Freehold. For love of Christ, we persevere, walk in the way He first walked. Perseverance is more than just doing our duty. There ought to be an earnestness in our following Christ. Every other pursuit in life should pale in comparison with our seeking Christ. Ask yourself if you have grown in your Christian walk in the last six months. If you are discouraged, do not give up. But rather, look to Christ, repent, and devote yourself again to Him. Seek to honor Christ with your life. Remember that you are presenting Him to the world around you. Make sure Scripture is your guide. Every Christian will reach the finish line. It won’t be easy, but it will happen. If you want to run the race well, love Christ more. Show Notes for the full episode: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/perseverance_of_the_saints

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Family Worship (Originally published 6.17.21) Oct 07, 2021

Our producer is taking some time off to be with his newborn daughter this week. Because we have family on our minds and hearts, we wanted to present to you again the episode John recorded with Ryan Bush on Family Worship.

You can find the Family Worship study here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/family-worship-study-guide

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Love to God (Joseph Sewall) Sep 30, 2021

Sewall defines love to God as “a grace of the Spirit whereby we esteem and desire God above all and cleave to Him as to our chief good with holy delight from a spiritual sight of His most amiable perfections, as manifested in His word and works, and in the perfection of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

We don’t, by nature, love God or find Him desirable. It is only by a work of the Spirit who changes us to see God as desirable that we can love Him.

Let the children of God abound more and more in their love to Him. There is no danger of exceeding where the object is infinitely excellent and gloriously superior. To make the fire burn, oh, remember God has loved you with an everlasting love and with loving-kindness he has drawn you to Himself. It is this love of God to us, that precedes any love we have to Him, that makes us love Him back.

Show Notes for the full episode: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/love-to-God

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Conversion (John Blair) Sep 23, 2021

What happens when God gives spiritual life to a rebellious sinner? What do we mean by the word conversion? John Blair helps us answer these questions, and gives us many more questions to ask regarding the rescuing of fallen people in this week's sermon.

Show Notes for the full episode: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/conversion

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Adoption (John Tennent) Sep 22, 2021

God adopting fallen, rebellious humans is one of the most powerful displays of His love. In this very detailed sermon by John Tennent, John and Chuck discuss how human adoption differs from God's adoption and how it applies to every crevice of our lives.

Show Notes for the full episode: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/adoption

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Servant Songs VI: Isaiah 53 Sep 09, 2021

In this final servant song, God gives us a shocking description of His perfect servant. He tells us, through the prophet Isaiah, that although His servant is of infinite worth and glory will be esteemed by worthless men as worthless. He will be rejected by man, but His sacrifice will be accepted by the Father.

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Servant Songs V: Isaiah 50 Sep 02, 2021

If you were describe the coming Messiah, where would you begin? Isaiah begins in a strange place. He starts with the effective ministry of Jesus. He compares the perfect Servant of God with the failing servant in Israel. He contrasts the suffering of Israel due to their sinfulness and Jesus' suffering due to His obedience. There is a great deal to consider in this week episode of The Whole Counsel.

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Servant Songs IV: Isaiah 49 Aug 26, 2021

This week we are continuing our series through the Servant Songs of Isaiah. The song in Isaiah 49 is unique because in it we get a glimpse of the internal thoughts of Jesus Christ, His prayers to the Father, and the Father's response to Him. There is great deal we can learn about how to pray, how to respond to God in faith, and how to walk the path Jesus walked during His earthly life.

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Servant Songs III: Isaiah 42 Aug 19, 2021

Having gone through the backdrop and context of the Servant Songs, this week John begins discussing the first of the songs in Isaiah 42. As John says, this song is like a slowly brightening sunrise.

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/servant-songs-iii

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Servant Songs II: Context and Backdrop Aug 12, 2021

John is continuing his small detour from Salvation in Full Color to discuss the four Servant Songs from Isaiah. But before we dive into the texts themselves, there is still a bit of foundational work we need to do.

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Servant Song I: Context and Backdrop Aug 05, 2021

Chuck is still on vacation and rather than moving forward with Salvation in Full Color without him, we decided to start a short series walking through the Servant Songs of Isaiah. This week John gives important information that we need to have before going into the specific chapters.

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Special Episode: Chapel Hill Library Jul 29, 2021

This week Chuck is on vacation with his family. John wanted to take the opportunity and present you with a trustworthy ministry that has been a blessing to him for decades. That ministry is Chapel Library, a ministry of Mount Zion Bible Church.

Listen to this week's episode to learn about how Chapel Library will send you solid, trustworthy resources with a very unique payment method.

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Learn more by checking out our show notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/chapel-library

Justification by Faith (Samuel Blair) Jul 22, 2021

Samuel Blair was a godly minister and used by the Lord in the Second Great Awakening. He was also a teacher. Blair was much heavier on the doctrine than the application.

Blair’s sermon is entitled “The Gospel-Method of Salvation” and his text is Romans 10:4: “For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes.”

The nature of true faith in Christ.
The necessity of faith in Christ for justification.
The glory and excellency of God’s method of justification.

Is faith a work? It’s essential, yes. But it is not meritorious. Our faith does not earn us anything. But faith unites us to a Person, to Christ. Faith is a gift from the Lord, but a gift we must exercise.

You can purchase your copy of Salvation in Full Color here: http://www.rorbooks.com/index.php/product/salvation-in-full-color-twenty-sermons-by-great-awakening-preachers/

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/justification-by-faith

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Repentance (Samuel Davies) Jul 15, 2021

“Repent, you must either in time or eternity, upon earth, or in hell. You cannot possibly avoid it. The question is not, Shall I repent? for that is beyond a doubt. But the question is, “Shall I repent now when it may reform and save me; or shall I put it off to the eternal world, when my repentance will be my punishment, and can answer no end but to torment me?” And is this a hard question? Does not common sense determine it in favour of the present time? Therefore, let the duty be as extensively observed as it is commanded: Let all men everywhere repent.”

— SAMUEL DAVIES

This week Chuck and John are back in the studio to discuss the sermon The Nature and Necessity of True Repentance by Samuel Davies, in which we are presented with five realities of repentance.

You can purchase your copy of Salvation in Full Color here: http://www.rorbooks.com/index.php/product/salvation-in-full-color-twenty-sermons-by-great-awakening-preachers/

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/repentance

For more Christian podcasts like this, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

Salvation in Full Color (Ep. 1 Rebroadcast) Jul 08, 2021

John and Chuck are taking a much-needed week off. We thought the time would be best used to reintroduce new listeners to the book we are taking a long soak in on The Whole Counsel, titled Salvation in Full Color.

In this inaugural episode of The Whole Counsel (previously The Behold Your God Podcast) John introduces several of the changes to the podcast. We are in a new location, we have a new cohost (welcome Chuck Baggett) and we have a new sound.

Get your copy of Salvation in Full Color here: http://www.rorbooks.com/index.php/product/salvation-in-full-color-twenty-sermons-by-great-awakening-preachers/

For more content like this, including other great podcasts, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

Seeking the Lord (Devereux Jarratt) Jul 01, 2021

John and Chuck have mentioned a few times the importance of the order of the sermons presented in Salvation in Full Color. This week bears the fruit of that importance as it is the first sermon describing the sinner's response to God's rights, our need of regeneration, and the hope of the work of the Spirit.

In Seeking the Lord, Devereux Jarratt explains that having a right grasp of God's sovereignty and power will lead to a seeking of Him. Beat against the doors of heaven, in faith, until God answers.

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blogs/seeking-the-lord

Get your copy of Salvation in Full Color here: http://www.rorbooks.com/index.php/product/salvation-in-full-color-twenty-sermons-by-great-awakening-preachers/

Want to watch John and Chuck record the podcast? Check out the Media Gratiae YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/mediagratiae.

For more Christian podcasts like this, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts.

Hymn Stories (Ryan Bush) Jun 24, 2021

We have mentioned the beauty and importance of hymns before, but in this special episode, John is joined by Ryan Bush, host of the podcast Hymn Stories, a weekly podcast that gives a glimpse into the lives and stories behind our favorite hymns. During their conversation, John and Ryan discuss why they use hymns in their corporate, family, and private worship over praise choruses and other Christian music. They also discuss how to overcome the difficulties of archaic language and unfamiliar melodies.

Subscribe to Hymn Stories with Ryan Bush on your favorite podcast app. For links to several podcast platforms, check out: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/hymn-stories

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Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/hymn-stories

Family Worship (Ryan Bush) Jun 17, 2021

This week John sits down with Ryan Bush, editor of the Guide to Family Worship and teacher of the Practical Guide to Family Worship Bible Study Set. The duo discuss their experiences and obstacles to leading their families in worship and give practical tips you can apply right now to leading your family in the worship of the living God.

International Church Planters: http://intlchurchplanters.squarespace.com

Hymn Stories: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/hymn-stories

Practical Guide to Family Worship Bible Study Set: https://www.mediagratiae.org/family-worship-study-guide

Guide to Family Worship: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/all-products/products/a-guide-to-family-worship?variant=31479935402118

The Work of the Holy Spirit (George Whitefield) Jun 10, 2021

Who is the Holy Spirit and what is His role in turning someone from a person who hates the law of God to someone who loves to meditate on it night and day? George Whitefield explains that while spending a great deal of his time pleading with sinners to cry out to the Holy Spirit to do the work that only He can do.

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blogs/the-work-of-the-holy-spirit

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Effectual Calling (Ebenezer Pemberton) Jun 03, 2021

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What is the effectual calling of the Lord to a rebellious soul? What makes it different than the normal conviction someone feels when listening to a sermon or reading Scripture? While the term may be unfamiliar in today's culture, its reality has been experienced by every true Christian.

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Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blogs/effectual-calling

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Elders and Deacons, Part II May 27, 2021

Chuck and Teddy conclude their discussion on the qualifications of elders and deacons in this week's episode. While there are specifics edicts, the principle behind each of them is that an elder and deacons must be a man "above reproach."

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/elders-and-deacons-part-ii

Chuck's Sermons: https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?sortby=added&sourceonly=true&currSection=sermonssource&keyword=ccna&subsetcat=series&subsetitem=The+Church

Al Martin's Pastoral Theology: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/pastoral-theology-the-man-of-god-three-volume-set-martin.html

Elders and Deacons, Part I May 20, 2021

This week Chuck is joined by Teddy James to discuss the importance of an elder's character. Chuck has been preaching through the qualifications of elders and deacons for several weeks at Christ Church New Albany.

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/elders-and-deacons

Al Martin's three-volume set: https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/pastoral-theology-the-man-of-god-three-volume-set-martin.html

Regeneration (Jonathan Dickinson) May 13, 2021

Richard Owen Roberts says regeneration is one of the most important doctrines American Evangelicalism must reexamine. That is a bold statement, but it bears much truth. This week's sermon by Jonathan Dickinson, "The Nature and Necessity of Regeneration" is a prime example of how much understanding we lack when it comes to this doctrine.

For show notes, visit https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/ten-shekels-ii

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Ten Shekels and a Shirt II (Paris Reidhead) May 06, 2021

In this concluding episode of 10 Shekels and a Shirt, Paris Reidhead takes a deep dive into what is wrong with a man-centered gospel. John also shares his first exposure to this sermon and how God used it in the early life of Christ Church New Albany.

For the text of the sermon and show notes, visit https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/ten-shekels-ii.

Ten Shekels and a Shirt (Paris Reidhead) Part I Apr 29, 2021

For the next two weeks, we want to present you with one of the most beneficial sermons John has ever heard. Preached by Paris Reidhead in 1965, the sermon's title is 10 Shekels and a Shirt. In the sermon, Reidhead tackles some very big issues and points us to Christ.

Show Notes: mediagratiae.org/blog/ten-sheckels

For more Christian podcasts like this, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts.

The Atonement (Solomon Stoddard) Apr 22, 2021

When it comes to the atonement of Christ's death, we are again presented with the importance of grasping the bigness of God, our sin, and His love. But what is the atonement and how can the death of one man atone for all the sins of every Christian in history? These are weighty questions deserving of a weighty conversation. For help in this, John and Chuck are looking to a sermon from Solomon Stoddard in the book Salvation in Full Color.

Watch John and Chuck record the podcast here: https://youtu.be/spdXy8iPxk8

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Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/the-atonement

For more Christian podcasts: www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

Finishing Well (Joel Tiegreen) Apr 15, 2021

A few months ago we recorded a special episode with our friend Joel Tiegreen. Joel served as a missionary to the country of Turkey for five years. While there he was diagnosed with cancer. In the discussion, we asked how we could pray for Joel and he asked that we pray he would finish his race well.

On Tuesday, April 13, Joel finished his race well. We wanted to present this discussion to you again to hear again Joel's descriptions of the faithfulness of our Lord and the kindness He poured out upon Joel in the midst of great pain and suffering.

Continue praying for Joel's wife, Emily, and their family as they grieve and mourn a tremendous loss. If you would like to help in concrete ways, visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/joel-tiegreen-cancer-support/.

Divine Love (John Witherspoon) Apr 08, 2021

"God loves you." That statement, divorced of the knowledge of the character of God or depth of man's depravity, is empty. But after spending time learning who God is and seeing Him as He presents Himself in Scripture, and contrasting His pure holiness to our rebellion and wickedness, it has an indescribably deep beauty. Why does God love us? For how long will God love us? What can make God stop loving us? All of these are discussed in this week's sermon by John Witherspoon.

Show notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/divine-love

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Benefits and Dangers of Reading Old Writers (With Jeremy Walker) Apr 01, 2021

Anyone who has been around The Whole Counsel long enough will know we love reading from the old writers and preachers. We believe there are incredible benefits to reading from men and women who were particularly gifted by God to speak truth into their times.

But as much as we love reading them, we are aware there are ditches we can easily fall into. To help discuss these benefits and dangers, Jeremy Walker, host of A Word in Season and From the Heart of Spurgeon podcasts, joins John via video call.

For more episodes, and to see Jeremy's podcasts, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts.

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/benefits-and-dangers-of-reading-old-writers

Dead Works (Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen) Mar 25, 2021

Salvation is no easy feat for man. In fact, it is impossible for man to save himself. It is a work only God can do. But that begs the question, why. Why is it so hard for man to be saved? Why is it impossible for man to save himself? John and Chuck dissect the sermon The Righteous are Scarcely Saved by Theodorus Jacobus Frelinghuysen in this week's The Whole Counsel Podcast.

You can find the text of the sermon, more episodes, and likeminded podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts.

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The Heinousness of Sin (Joseph Bellamy) Mar 18, 2021

Why does sin bother the Christian? It is because God gives His children an understanding of the ugliness of sin that an unbeliever simply cannot grasp. David's prayer, "Against you and you only have I sinned." is incomprehensible to one who does not understand sin. Presenting a biblical picture of sin is the point of Joseph Bellamy's sermon that John and Chuck are discussing in this week's podcast episode.

To purchase a copy of Salvation in Full Color and to see show notes, visit www.mediagratiae.org/blog/the-heinousness-of-sin.

For other episodes and like-minded podcasts, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts.

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Total Depravity (Gilbert Tennent) Mar 11, 2021

Few doctrines have been so misunderstood and abused than that of total depravity. However, it is an important truth we must wrestle with in our pursuit of seeing salvation in full color. In this week's episode, John Snyder and Chuck Baggett highlight a sermon preached by Gilbert Tennent titled "The Wretched State of the Unconverted."

For show notes, visit www.mediagratiae.org/blog/total-depravity

For more episodes and likeminded podcasts, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

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The Law of God (Samuel Hopkins) Mar 04, 2021

In this week's episode, John and Chuck discuss a sermon preached by Samuel Hopkins on the Law of God. The Law of God is an expression of God's character. It is perfect, infinite, authoritative, and beautiful to the believer. It is hated, despised, and ugly to the unbeliever. Hopkins give help to how we should understand and apply God's law to our New Testament stance with God and seven questions we should ask ourselves to see if we are right with God or if we simply have religion.

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/the-law-of-god

For more episodes and likeminded podcasts, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

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The Character of God (Timothy Dwight) Feb 25, 2021

John and Chuck are beginning their slow walk through the book Salvation in Full Color. This week the discuss a sermon by Timothy Dwight on the character of God. John and Chuck share why this is the most important place for us to begin.

For more episodes and like minded podcasts, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts.

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Salvation in Full Color Introduction Feb 18, 2021

In this inaugural episode of The Whole Counsel (previously The Behold Your God Podcast) John introduces several of the changes to the podcast. We are in a new location, we have a new cohost (welcome Chuck Baggett) and we have a new sound. But lots of things are staying the same. We are still discussing the same eternal truths and we are still looking to writers and pastors of the past for help.

This week John and Chuck introduce the source material we will be using over the next several weeks. This book is Salvation in Full Color. Links to where you can find are at www.mediagratiae.org.

For more content like this, including other great podcasts, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

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Introducing: A Practical Guide to Family Worship Feb 11, 2021

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In this episode of the Behold Your God Podcast, Ryan Bush leads us through the first session of the new project by Media Gratiae: A Practical Guide to Family Worship.

Also a special note: This will be the final episode of the Behold Your God Podcast. Don't worry, we will still produce new episodes, but it will be under a new name with John and a new cohost. Check back here next week for the first episode of the new podcast.

Revisiting Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God Feb 04, 2021

We are taking a few weeks to present to you the teachings Media Gratiae has produced over the years. This week's special episode is from Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God's small group teachings.

This session is taught by John Snyder and focuses on the Puritan teachings on Revival and Awakening.

Learn more about Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God here: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/originals/products/puritan-deluxe

Revisiting The Church Jan 28, 2021

We are taking a few weeks off to present to you past teachings from Media Gratiae. This week's special episode from our latest project: The Church.

Learn more about The Church here: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/originals/products/the-church

Revisiting Rethinking God Biblically: The Weight of Majesty Jan 21, 2021

We are taking a few weeks to highlight the teaching Media Gratiae has produced through our studies. This week's special episode comes from our second major study, Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty.

This particular session is Week One: Knowing the God Who is Incomprehensible.

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Revisiting I Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically Jan 14, 2021

We wanted to take a few weeks to present a series of special episodes highlighting the teaching from various products produced by Media Gratiae.

For this week’s special episode, we present to you the first session of Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically. In it, John introduces A.W. Tozer, and discusses how Jesus Christ is the great attraction to the Christian life.

Learn more about Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically at bit.ly/BYGRethinkingGodBiblically

Studying Deeply in 2021 Jan 07, 2021

As we begin a new year, we wanted to present some thoughts on deep reading in 2021. John highlights resources for taking a long soak in one book of Scripture, the strengths and weaknesses of reading all the works of one Christian author, and much more. You can find links to everything mentioned at www.mediagratiae.org.

Jesus Did Not Come to Improve Old Religion Dec 31, 2020

As we did last week, we want to present you to a sermon Dr. John Snyder preached at Christ Church New Albany. These two messages are specifically given to draw out hearts to Christ and to see anew how He makes reconciliation with God the Father possible for us.

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Media Gratiae: www.mediagratiae.org

He Made Room for Us Dec 24, 2020

For the next two weeks are presenting two sermon John preached at Christ Church New Albany. We feel these sermons are timely and will serve you better than turning them into podcast episodes. We hope you benefit from them as much as we have. Subscribe to the Christ Church New Albany YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRId3R2ruI4jqMKeP6oo1ow

Media Gratiae: www.mediagratiae.org

God's Faithfulness in Our Suffering Dec 17, 2020

John speaks this week to Joel Tiegreen. Joel served as a missionary to Turkey for several years until he received a terminal diagnosis of cancer. John talks to Joel about his suffering and the Lord's kindness in it. Joel served for five years as a missionary to Turkey. He fully expected to die in that foreign land presenting people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

But following a devastating diagnosis of terminal cancer, he came back to America for treatment. In this season, God has not abandoned Joel, his wife, or their five children. God has proved faithful and true through it all.

2020 Christmas Book Recommendations Dec 10, 2020

This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! This week we present to you our 2020 book Recommendations. For help this year, John has brought in Chuck Bagget and Acey Floyd. For a full list of the books, and links to where you can purchase them, visit https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/2020-book-recommendations

Fighting Discouragement Dec 03, 2020

John is in Radford, Virginia this week for the HeartCry Missionary Society board meeting. While there, he recorded a podcast with Anthony Mathenia. Anthony is pastor of Christ Church Radford and a contributor to many Media Gratiae studies.

Subscribe to HeartCry's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/Heartcrymedia

Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically

https://www.mediagratiae.org/behold-your-god-rethinking-god-biblically

Compel Them to Come in III Nov 26, 2020

Teddy and Jeremy finish their conversation about the Charles Spurgeon sermon "Compel them to come in." The emphasis of this discussion is the progression of argument Spurgeon makes in his pleading sinners to come to Christ.

Jeremy's lively reading of "Compel Them to Come In:" https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=11920648192064

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog

Through the Eyes of Spurgeon Feature Edition: bit.ly/Feat3Pack

Through the Eyes of Spurgeon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a6R96XhPaA

Compel Them to Come In II Nov 19, 2020

Teddy continues talking with Jeremy Walker this week about Charles Spurgeon's sermon "Compel Them to Come In."

Listen to a lively recording of the sermon here: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=11920648192064

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog

Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God: https://www.mediagratiae.org/puritan

Compel Them to Come In I Nov 12, 2020

As we look toward the holiday season, many believers will be having meals with unbelieving loved ones. How do we approach them with the gospel? This week begins a new series where Teddy talks with Jeremy Walker through a sermon by Charles Spurgeon where obeys the command to compel strangers to the gospel to come to Christ.

Through the Eyes of Spurgeon: bit.ly/Feat3Pack

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The Church II: More than a Story Nov 05, 2020

This week Teddy is back with Dr. Jeffrey Johnson. Last week the two shared stories from making The Church Project. This week they discuss the importance of understanding the history of the Church.

Show Notes - https://mediagratiae.org

The Church: Pillar and Ground of the Truth - https://bit.ly/church-study-set

The Church I: More than a Project Oct 29, 2020

This week Teddy is outside of John's office again. This time he is talking to Dr. Jeff Johnson, author and host of Media Gratiae's The Church project.

Family Worship II: Still Waters Oct 22, 2020

This week Teddy continues a conversation with Ryan Bush about family worship.

Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically: bit.ly/BYGRethinkingGodBiblically

Guide to Family Worship: https://shop.mediagratiae.org/collections/originals/products/a-guide-to-family-worship?variant=31479935402118

Family Worship I: Soul Care Oct 15, 2020

This week, we’re beginning a new series on family worship with Ryan Bush. Ryan is the editor of A Guide to Family Worship and the President of International Church Planters | Didache Institutes.

International Church Planters: http://intlchurchplanters.squarespace.com

Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God: bit.ly/PURITANDeluxe

Presenting the Gospel to Children V Oct 08, 2020

This week we finish our series on presenting the gospel to our children. We have discussed how to speak the whole counsel of truth on a child's level, but now we focus on on how to cope with and respond to children who reject the gospel.

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Presenting the Gospel to Children IV Oct 01, 2020

This week we continue our series-within-a-series in discussion how we can present the gospel to our children. For help in this episode we are looking to Philip Doddridge's and his writing, "Teaching Children about God."

The Church: Pillar and Ground of the Truth bit.ly/church-preorder

Presenting the Gospel to Kids III Sep 24, 2020

Scripture says Jesus was grieved when the disciples prevented children from coming to Jesus. In this week's episode, John and Teddy discuss a sermon by Edward Payson where he details several ways parents can intentionally and unintentionally prevent their children from coming to Christ.

Show Notes: https://mediagratiae.org

Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God - bit.ly/PURITANDeluxe

Presenting the Gospel to Children II Sep 17, 2020

John and Teddy continue their series-within-a-series this week. After spending several episodes diving deep into the realities of regeneration, they felt it necessary to take a step back and examine how to present the gospel to children. For help this week they are looking to a sermon preached by Robert Murray M'Cheyne.

For show notes and the full sermon, visit mediagratiae.org.

For more information about The Church: Pillar and Ground of the Truth - bit.ly/church-preorder

Presenting Gospel to Children I Sep 10, 2020

After spending several weeks in conversation about the details of God's work in regeneration, John and Teddy felt it necessary to take a few episodes and focus on how we can bring these deep, beautiful realities to children. For help this week we are looking at a pamphlet published by Robert Murray M'Cheyne.

Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org.

Puritans and Revival X: Divine Initative Sep 03, 2020

As we continue our series on the influence of the Puritans on the Great Awakening (US) and the Evangelical Revival (UK), we’re looking at God’s work in regeneration.

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/puritans-revival-divine-initiative

Puritans and Revival IX: Puritans and Revival IX: God's Work in Regeneration Aug 27, 2020

As we continue our series on the influence of the Puritans on the Great Awakening (US) and the Evangelical Revival (UK), we’re looking more closely at the doctrine of regeneration.

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/puritans-revival-gods-work-in-regeneration

Puritans and Revival VIII: Defining Regeneration Aug 20, 2020

As we continue our series on the influence of the Puritans on the Great Awakening (US) and the Evangelical Revival (UK), we’re focusing on the importance of regeneration. This week, we’re looking at its definition.

Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog/puritans-revival-defining-regeneration

Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God bit.ly/PURITANDeluxe

Puritans and Revival VII: Pattern of Regeneration Aug 13, 2020

Both the Puritans and leaders of the Great Awakening spent a great deal of time surveying Scripture for and meditating on God's work in regeneration. Their experiences led them to observe and acknowledge some patterns God typically used in bringing sinner to faith and repentance. This week John and Teddy begin discussing these observable patterns.

The Church: Pillar and Ground of the Truth - bit.ly/church-preorder

Show Notes - www.mediagratiae.org

Puritans and Revival VI: Rethinking Regeneration Aug 06, 2020

With John and Teddy have completed their focus on the correct type of knowledge, the move on to how God uses the proper knowledge of Himself in a sinner, regeneration.

Show Notes: mediagratiae.org

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Puritan and Revival V: Knowing and Loving Jul 30, 2020

John and Teddy continue walking through the Puritan influence on the Great Awakening and Evangelical Revival of the 18th century. This week is actually a continuation of last week's conversation as they ran out of time.

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Puritans and Revival IV: Understanding Knowledge Jul 23, 2020

John and Teddy continue their conversation about the influence of Puritans on the Great Awakening and Evangelical Revival, this week focusing on how the leaders of these movements differentiated between types of knowledge.

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Puritans and Revival I: Defining Puritans Jul 16, 2020

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After taking a break for several weeks, John and Teddy are getting back to talking about the influence on Puritans on the Great Awakening. But before we pick up where we left off, we wanted to give you a refresher of how we started this series. So this week we are reairing the first episode of this series. Next week we will pick up with new discussions.

Fear of the Lord VI: Our Growth Jul 09, 2020

This week John and Chuck finalize the Fear of the Lord series. If you haven't seen previous episodes, let us encourage you to go back and listen to the discuss from the beginning. In this final episode, John and Chuck focus on how believers and unbelievers should cry out to God for the gift of the fear of the Lord.

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Show Notes: mediagratiae.org

Fear of the Lord V: Our Good Jul 02, 2020

How is fearing God for our termporal and eternal good? John and Chuck discuss this biblical idea in this week's episode of the Behold Your God Podcast.

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Show Notes: mediagratiae.org

Fear God IV: Fear as Our Refuge Jun 25, 2020

Scripture commands the fearing of God in multiple places. It is the beginning of wisdom. It is for our good. It is also our refuge. John and Chuck continue their discussion on fearing God in this week's episode.

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Fear of the Lord III: Grip the Right Fear Jun 18, 2020

Fear of the Lord II: Daily Life Jun 11, 2020

Fear of the Lord I: Servile and Filial Fear Jun 04, 2020

This week John is joined by his fellow elder at Christ Church New Albany, Chuck Bagget. During the Coronavirus isolation when many churches were not meeting together, including Christ Church New Albany, Chuck preached a series of sermons on fearing God. We thought they were so helpful we wanted to get him on the podcast to talk about the content.

Show Notes - mediagratiae.org/blog

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A Greater Sickness X: Proofs of the Cure May 28, 2020

John and Teddy conclude their series focusing on man's greatest plague. If you missed any of the previous episodes, let us encourage you to go back and listen. Or even better, go buy a copy of The Sinfulness of Sin and read through it in light of the Coronavirus epidemic today.

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Show Notes: https://www.mediagratiae.org/blog

A Greater Sickness IX: Evidences of the Cure May 21, 2020

This week John and Teddy begin wrapping up this series on the greatest plague of mankind by focusing on evidences of the church.

Show Notes: mediagrati.ae/blog

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A Greater Sickness VIII: Christ's Work for You May 14, 2020

Last week's podcast focused on the fact that the only cure for man's greatest plague is not a plan or a path but a Person. And that person is Jesus Christ. This week they discuss how Christ's perfect righteousness is applied to the souls of sinners.

Show notes: https://mediagrati.ae/blog

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A Word in Season: Feeding and Resting (Ezekiel 34:15) May 10, 2020

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For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Ezekiel 34:10.

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A Word in Season: Confidence in God's Love (Romans 8:32) May 09, 2020

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For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Ezekiel 34:10.

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A Word in Season: Where He Is (John 17:24) May 08, 2020

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For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from John 17:24.

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A Greater Sickness VII: The Cure is a Person May 07, 2020

We have spent several weeks discussing man's greatest plague. This week we begin several episodes detailing the cure. To begin, our cure is not a plan or a path (things we are both in control of). Our cure is a person, the Lord Jesus Christ.

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A Word in Season: Living Hope (1 Peter 1:3) May 07, 2020

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For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from 1 Peter 1:3.

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A Word in Season: Weighing the Hearts (Proverbs 21:2) May 06, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Proverbs 21:2.

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A Word in Season: The Tongue of the Learned (Isaiah 50:4) May 05, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Isaiah 50:4.

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To see Media Gratiae projects and studies Jeremy Walker contributed to, check out www.MediaGratiae.org.

A Word in Season: Imitating Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1) May 04, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from 1 Corinthians 11:1.

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A Word in Season: Looking to the Lord (Psalm 123) May 03, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Psalm 123.

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A Word in Season: Praying for Authorities (1 Timothy 2:1-2) May 02, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from 1 Timothy 2:1-2.

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To see Media Gratiae projects and studies Jeremy Walker contributed to, check out www.MediaGratiae.org.

A Word in Season: Your Kingdom Come (Matthew 6:10) May 01, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Matthew 6:10.

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To see Media Gratiae projects and studies Jeremy Walker contributed to, check out www.MediaGratiae.org.

A Greater Sickness VI: Against Your Soul Apr 30, 2020

John and Teddy have spent the last few discussing all the things sin is against. This week they discuss how sin is against your very soul.

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A Word in Season: Called to Christ (1 Corinthians 1:9) Apr 30, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from 1 Corinthians 1:9.

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A Word in Season: God's Goodness (Psalm 119:68) Apr 29, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Psalm 119:68.

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A Word in Season: The Just Justifier (Romans 3:26) Apr 28, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Romans 3:26.

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A Word in Season: Against God (Psalm 51:4) Apr 27, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from 1 Timothy 1:15.

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A Word in Season: A Lord's Day in Troas (Acts 20:7) Apr 26, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Acts 20:7.

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A Word in Season: Suffering Once for Sins (1 Peter 3:18) Apr 25, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Ephesians 1:19-20.

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A Word in Season: God's Power Towards Us (Ephesians 1:19-20) Apr 24, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Ephesians 1:19-20.

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Puritan: All of Life to the Glory of God

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A Greater Sickness V: Against Your Body Apr 23, 2020

Imagine you had a disease that took away your sense of taste and made you believe what was good was poison and that poison was good. Imagine it impacted your eyes to what you thought was beautiful was actually vile and what is vile you saw as beautiful. Sin is not just against God, as John and Teddy discussed last week. It is also against you. Specifically, it is against your body. Sin turns every part of you against God.

Show Notes.

A Word in Season: Wise for Salvation (2 Timothy 3:15) Apr 23, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from 1 Timothy 1:15.

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A Word in Season: Sinner to Save (1 Timothy 1:15) Apr 22, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from 1 Timothy 1:15.

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A Word in Season: Back to God's Way (Psalm 119:59) Apr 21, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Psalm 119:59.

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A Word in Season: Asking for Wisdom (James 1:5) Apr 20, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Hebrews 1.

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A Word in Season: In the Sanctuary (Psalm 73:17) Apr 19, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Psalm 73:17.

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A Word in Season: No Other Rock (Isaiah 44:8) Apr 18, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Isaiah 44:8.

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A Word in Season: The Pure Milk of the Word (1 Peter 2:2) Apr 17, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from 1 Peter 2.

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A Word in Season: God's Great Revelation (Hebrews 1:3) Apr 16, 2020

For this special season of uncertainty, Jeremy Walker, pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, began making short devotions to warm our hearts to Christ and remind of the certainty of the sovereignty of God. Today's devotion is from Hebrews 1.

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