The Whole Counsel

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 For more Christian podcasts like this, visit www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts

“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  

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 

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.

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 For more information about International Church Planters/Didache Institutes: http://intlchurchplanters.squarespace.com Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blog/hymn-stories 

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

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 Pick up your copy of Salvation in Full Color: http://www.rorbooks.com/index.php/product/salvation-in-full-color-twenty-sermons-by-great-awakening-preachers/ Rather watch instead of listen? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mediagratiae Get the podcast a day early and keep up with all Media Gratiae news on our app: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

*There was a problem uploading the audio file. Please refresh your cache to get the corrected episode.* 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. Purchase your copy of Salvation in Full Color: http://www.rorbooks.com/index.php/product/salvation-in-full-color-twenty-sermons-by-great-awakening-preachers/ Show Notes: www.mediagratiae.org/blogs/effectual-calling Rather watch instead of listen? https://youtu.be/w_AUMJwd_x8  Get the podcast a day early and keep up with all Media Gratiae news on our app: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

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 

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