Summary
Pastor Tom and Graham Gundon delve into Chapter 14 of the Second London Baptist Confession, focusing on the doctrine of saving faith. They emphasize that saving faith is a gift from God that unites believers to Christ, distinguishing it from mere historical or common faith, which does not lead to salvation. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding that faith is not a work that individuals conjure up but rather a divine grace that enables the elect to believe.
The conversation also addresses the relationship between faith and the Word of God, asserting that faith is ordinarily produced through the preaching of Scripture. They stress the necessity of engaging with the Word and participating in the sacraments, prayer, and fellowship to strengthen faith. The hosts caution against the modern church's tendency to downplay these fundamental means of grace in favor of flashy programs, which can lead to a weakened evangelical community.
Additionally, they explore the varying degrees of faith, noting that both strong and weak faith can be saving faith, as long as it is directed toward Christ. The hosts encourage believers to trust in God's promises, especially during trials, and to embrace the simplicity of faith in Christ for salvation. They conclude by urging listeners to seek assurance in their faith and to utilize the means of grace provided by God to grow in their spiritual journey.
Show Notes
Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden continue in their series of walking through the 1689 Second London Baptist Confession of Faith. They address Chapter 14 on Saving Faith and discuss the personal and pastoral encouragement that we should take from this chapter of the confession. Show Notes:Ready to plan your next event? Contact Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center: https://LYBCC.com Register for the 2027 National Founders Conference - The Law & The Gospel: https://founders.org/conference Ready to start your own podcast or just need help with production? Email [email protected] to get connected with Yonderchild. Check out the Founders Study Center: https://study.founders.org/ Preorder "From Nicea to Now": https://founderspress.org/products/from-nicea-to-now Founders Ministries: https://founders.org Support the Work of Founders: https://founders.org/give https://www.facebook.com/FoundersMin/https://twitter.com/FoundersMinhttps://www.instagram.com/foundersministries/ All Founders Ministries resources are copyrighted and any use and distribution must be approved by Founders Ministries.
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