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Dispensations Of God’s Grace
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8 • Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:3-32 • Showing the structure for each of the ten tables of descendants • Affirming the biblical term and concept of “dispensation” • Explaining how every member of the human race is a dispensation of God’s grace • Distinguishing between the unregenerate, who are dispensations of God’s common grace unto creation, under the authority of the covenant of works; and the regenerate, who are dispensations of God’s special grace unto salvation, under the authority of the covenant of grace • Closing with a challenge based on the teachings of James 4, Ephesians 5 and Psalm 90
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From Grace To Glory
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:3-20 • Highlighting the two great doctrines which stand out from the text—regeneration and glorification • Explaining the link between election, redemption, regeneration and glorification, according to the framework of sovereign grace • Explaining the meaning of regeneration, according to John 15 and Ephesians 4 • Explaining the meaning of glorification, according to 1 Corinthians 15 • Affirming the link between grace and glory by comparing the framework of sovereign grace with Romans 9, Romans 8, Romans 5, 1 Peter 5 and Psalm 84 • Highlighting the similarities and differences between regeneration and glorification
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Your Living Heritage (3)
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • The living heritage of the early Patriarchs was their “sons and daughters” • Highlighting four limitations of parental oversight • First, you cannot control your adult children, but you can train them when they are young • Second, you cannot determine the outcome, but you can manage the process • Third, you cannot demand respect based merely on position, you must earn it by faithfully discharging your parental responsibilities • Fourth, you cannot regenerate your children, but you can teach them the framework of sovereign grace
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Your Living Heritage (2)
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • The living heritage of the early Patriarchs was their “sons and daughters” • Explaining how parents are neglecting their children, by abdicating their authority and delegating their covenant responsibilities to others • Highlighting four characteristics of a faithful father • Explaining why motherhood is a legitimate and honorable career path • Highlighting four characteristics of a faithful mother
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Your Living Heritage (1)
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the main structure of Genesis 5:3-20 • The living heritage of the early Patriarchs was their “sons and daughters” • Explaining how children’s children are a crown of old men, and the glory of children are their fathers • Explaining how a father is able to wear a crown of glory • Explaining how the sun, moon and stars represent the family unit • Explaining the significance of a covenant with reference to the family unit • Highlighting the covenant obligations children have towards their parents • Highlighting the covenant obligations parents have towards their children
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The Benefits Of Long Life
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the main structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8 • Reviewing the main structure of Genesis 5:3-32 • Showing the main structure of Genesis 5:3-20 • Showing how it was possible for the early patriarchs to live so long (an average of 900 years) • Highlighting three main reasons God extended the lifespan of the early patriarchs • First, it was God’s design to quickly populate the earth • Second, it was God’s design to endure with much long-suffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction • Distinguishing between God’s purpose for the elect, and His purpose for the non-elect • Third, it was God’s design to bless society with gospel witnesses • Explaining how a gospel witness…
