North Avenue Church Podcast

The Doctrine of Regeneration: What is the New Birth? | John 3

Jerry, Mark and Papa Fred walk through Ezekiel 36-37 and John 2:23-3:21 in an effort to better understand and describe the new birth biblically.

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Guard the Gospel as a Good Soldier of Christ | 2 Timothy 1:12-2:9

A summary of the passage shows us Paul commanding Timothy: By God's grace, guard the gospel you've been entrusted with and boldly give it to others no matter the cost because it will all be abundantly worth it in the end!

 

We all must: 1) Get the Gospel (this point is implied in 1:13); 2) Guard the Gospel (1:13-14, with positive/negative examples: 1:15-18); 3) Give the Gospel (2:1-2, as we are strengthened by grace)

This will involve: 1) Costly single-minded focus (soldier: 2:3-4); 2) Costly discipline (athlete: 2:5); 3) Costly hard work (farmer: 2:6) including deep thinking as God gives understanding (2:7)

This will be worth it because: 1) We will please God (soldier: 2:3-4); 2) We will receive an imperishable crown (athlete: 2:5; also 4:8); 3) We will reap fruitfulness (farmer: 2:6) as we play a real part in the salvation of the elect (2:8-10)

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When Christians Disagree | Acts 15:36-41

Surprisingly Paul and Barnabas undergo a "sharp disagreement" and part ways as they are about to begin their second official missionary journey. We discuss their united past, their divided present and their reconciled future.

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The Doctrine of God's Sovereign, Saving, Effective Call | Sunday School

Mark, Greg and Scott talk about the doctrine of God's sovereign call in salvation focussing especially on 1 Corinthians 1, John 6, and 2 Peter 1.

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Unashamed of the Gospel | 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Mark, Greg and Scott began our five-week journey through Paul's last letter before his martyrdom.

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The Gentiles are Included in Christ | Acts 15:13-35

Greg Rentz preached on an important passage in Acts 15 where James, the Lord's brother, quotes from Amos 9.

The Gentiles are included in Christ: 1) They are affirmed by the Apostles; 2) They are fulfilling Prophecy. Because of this: 3) They're welcomed at the Jewish table; 4) They're welcomed permanently.

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The Doctrine of Election | Sunday School

Jerry, Greg, Mark and Papa Fred discuss the doctrine of election from Scripture.

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Leviticus, Sexual Morality, Homosexuality & the New Testament

Leviticus is often misunderstood regarding the issue of human sexuality today. Do Christians simply pick and choose which prohibitions that follow and which ones they don't today? How does Paul use the language of Leviticus in his later discussion of human sexuality in 1 Corinthians 6 and 1 Timothy 1? Are people "born this way"?

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The Battle for the Gospel at the Jerusalem Council | Acts 15:1-12

This message could be summarized simply "Why your goodness cannot save you."

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The Doctrine of Common Grace | Sunday School

Jerry, Mark, Greg and Papa Fred discuss God's common grace which He gives in His goodness to unbeliever and believer alike.

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LGBTQ+, Homosexuality and the Bible

During the previous message on LGTBQ+ issues we traced the development of thought that has led to homosexuality and transgenderism making sense intuitively to so many today. This week we look away from the cultural narrative to the biblical narrative regarding human sexuality.

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The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ | Sunday School

Jerry, Mark, Scott, and Papa Fred discuss the wonderful truths of Jesus's bodily resurrection and ascension to the right hand of the Father.

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Confronting Pagan Idolatry with the Living God | Acts 14:8-28

Paul teaches us how to present the gospel in a pagan environment where nothing about the Bible is known.

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Understanding LGBTQ+, the Sexual Revolution, and the Rise of the Modern Self

This message is based largely on Carl Trueman's excellent book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self.

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The Doctrine of the Atonement | Sunday School

During Sunday school we discussed the central doctrine of our faith and perhaps the most moving aspect of all the Bible. Jesus willingly died for us and atoned for our sins.

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