Covenant Primitive Baptist Church

Remembering that the resurrection of Christ is proof that our sins are forgiven is a glorious reality. May the Lord bless us to reflect on this glorious truth daily in anticipation of the resurrection of the just.

Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast deals with the topic of a child of grace being an overcomer as seen in the books of I John and Revelation.

Our prayers should continually be filled with thanksgiving for God making us meet or fit to be partakers of the saints in light, as well as, delivering us from the power or authority of darkness.

The Christian's walk -lifestyle- is not only to be in harmony with that of a believer, but it is to be worthy of Christ. Jesus always did that which please His Heavenly Father and we are to live in such a way that always pleases Christ.

Paul's prayers were not merely general prayers without substance- he prayed for specifics. His prayers were for the saints to be filled with the knowledge of the will of God and other spiritual blessings.

The Scriptures clearly testify to the fact that the gospel is effectual- it is either a savor of life unto life or death unto death. When the truth of the gospel is preached and believed it brings forth fruit.

Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast continues the discussion of the inwards holiness of the heart and spirit together with the superiority of the New Covenant.

Paul was thankful for the Colossians for their life of faith, love to all the saints, and the hope laid up for them in heaven. The gospel is effectual by the work of God in the life of the regenerate.

Many people miss an important part of sanctification by omitting or failing to understand that it began in eternity when God set apart the elect for salvation. Furthermore, they are sanctified in the finished work of Christ and manifest as life of sanctification after their regeneration by living a life of an overcomer. Paul was thankful for the Christian life reflected in the life of the Colossians.

The historical setting in the life of Paul included being raised in a city of academia. Additionally, the will of God was displayed in the apostleship of Paul began in eternity and manifested in his very life and calling. The enlisting of Timothy to labor with Paul displayed that Paul considered himself separated to the gospel and not elevated to a superior office or position.

It has been stated that the book of Colossians presents the doctrine of the Person of Christ with greater precision and fullness than in any other of the epistles of Paul. It seems that two elements are addressed at Colosse- -1- the heresy of the Essenes- and, -2- the Gnostic heresy. The providential workings of God in the heritage and life of Paul greatly displays the power and majesty of God.

Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast discusses somewhat the inwards holiness of the heart and spirit.

While the believer has knowledge that the world does not know, the epistle closes with the injunction to avoid idolatry.

As the entire epistle of I John emphasizes knowledge, the epistle closes by reminding the believer of the things that he knows.

It is essential to know that the sin unto death issue is connected with a believer and a brother in Christ. Since it is not about an unbeliever or someone consigned to the lake of fire, the death is physical or by application, broken fellowship with God.

It is essential to know that the sin unto death issue is connected with a believer and a brother in Christ. Since the natural man does not understand spiritual things, the any man must be a believer because an unbeliever cannot discern if a sin is unto death or not.

Today we continue studying the experimental aspect of sanctification in the life of the believer as he lives on earth. Today's podcast discusses the individual growth of the Christian and that the life of sanctification was included in the salvation ordained before the creation of the world.

God desires that His sheep have confidence in prayer as they ask according to the will of God. Prayer does not have to be a shot in the dark wondering if one has hit the mark or not.

Contrary to modern opinion, John wrote I John, as well as his gospel, to believers to encourage them to continue in the faith and that they might know that they have eternal life, which is knowing the true God and Jesus Christ Whom the Father sent to die for the elect.

Contrary to modern opinion, John wrote I John, as well as his gospel, to believers and not for the purpose of getting unregenerate people to believe.