The Origin of All Your Sin [Children's Catechism 36 Simply Explained]

Pastor walks his children through Children's Catechism question 36—especially explaining how our sin in Adam is both our first sin and the origin of all of our other sins.

Q36. What is that sinful nature which we inherit from Adam called? Original sin. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson) The lesson centers on the doctrine of original sin, emphasizing that humanity’s sinfulness, contracted in Adam, is not merely a pattern of behavior but our very nature, which is inherently corrupt and deserving of divine judgment. The teaching challenges the notion that mere desires or inclinations are innocent, affirming instead that even the inclination to sin is sinful and requires forgiveness. The remedy is found in being transferred from the first Adam into the second Adam—Jesus Christ—Whose righteousness is both imputed to our account and imparted to our character.

Ears to Hear and Hearts to Understand [2024.12.08 Morning Sermon in Matthew 13:9–17]

We must be given a new nature in order to know and trust in Jesus.

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Saved from What Is in Us by What Is in God [Family Worship lesson in Ephesians 2:1–7]

How does grace prepare the “faith” part of our salvation? Ephesians 2:1–7 helps us prepare to hear 2:1–5 proclaimed in the morning public worship on the coming Lord’s Day. In these seven verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that there is a resurrection that must come before faith. (click here to DOWNLOAD mp3/pdf files of this lesson)

God's Glory in Grace to Sinners [2024.08.25 Evening Sermon in Numbers 20:1–13]

Every generation needs salvation by God's sovereign grace.

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