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Death And Translation
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the main structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8 • Showing the main structure of Genesis 5:3-32 • Showing how eight of the ten tables of descendants end with a record of death, whereas two of the tables end with a record of life • Showing the relationship between Enoch and Noah, both of which end with a record of life, but where Enoch was translated that he should not see death, Noah stands as the representative of new life in a new world • Showing how death and translation are not only fundamental doctrines of the faith, but also among the most practical and relevant considerations of one’s life • Using the framework of sovereign grace as…
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The Federal Headship Of The Two Adams
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Showing the link between Genesis 5:1b,2 and 6:1-8, which underscores the federal headship of Adam and Christ • Explaining the meaning of the terms “federal” and “headship” • Considering whether the Lord Jesus Christ should be called the “last Adam” or the “second Adam”, in light of 1 Corinthians 15:45 • Explaining the federal headship of Adam, according to the framework of sovereign grace • Showing how Adam was appointed the federal head of the human race, under the authority of the covenant of works • Explaining the federal headship of Christ, according to the framework of sovereign grace • Showing how Christ was appointed the federal head for His elect people, under the authority of…
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If The Foundations Be Destroyed
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Linking the statement of Genesis 5:1b,2 with Genesis 1:26-28, both of which record the sixth day of creation • Highlighting the similarities and differences between the two records • Considering whether one of the statements is a redundant repetition • Asserting the irreplaceable value of Genesis 5:1b,2 • Showing the structural value of Genesis 5:1b,2 • Showing the doctrinal value of Genesis 5:1b,2 • Showing the atmospheric (or cultural) value of Genesis 5:1b,2
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The Gospel Law
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8 • The error of subverting God’s sanctification by the gospel law • Explaining the difference between the relationship Adam had with God before the fall, and the relationship regenerate sinners have with God after the fall • Showing the necessity and nature of the new birth • Showing how the regenerate sinner is zealous unto good works and affirming that God has ordained that His elect people should walk in them • Explaining the error of those who believe the heart law is given by God as the rule of conduct for a regenerate sinner’s sanctification • Explaining the error of those who believe the ten commandments are given by…
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God’s Grace And His Gospel
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8 • The error of cheapening God’s grace unto salvation • Describing and affirming the common grace of God unto creation • Showing how the common grace of God unto creation extends to the righteous and the wicked • Describing and affirming the special grace of God unto salvation • Showing how the special grace of God unto salvation extends only to the elect • Showing the error of mixing the common grace of God unto creation with the special grace of God unto salvation • Five reasons why it is wrong to view the atonement of Christ as “sufficient for the salvation of the whole world, but efficient to save…
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God’s Sovereignty And Appraisal
Some of the points covered in this sermon: • Reviewing the structure of Genesis 5:1-6:8 • The error of undermining God’s sovereign decree • Explaining how/why God has only one plan for the ages • Showing the doctrinal importance of God’s eternal decree, as it relates to the gospel • Showing the practical value of God’s eternal decree, as it relates to trials and afflictions • Emphasizing the significance of viewing one’s self as a dispensation of God’s grace • The error of sidelining God’s appraisal of the human race • Showing why it is wrong to label a whole nation or family as “Christian” • Showing how God’s appraisal of the human race remains an accurate appraisal of the child of God, within the…
