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A Portrait of Faith - Part 3
The sermon "A Portrait of Faith" (Romans 4:17-22) addresses common misconceptions about faith, highlighting how a flawed understanding, like Andrew Murray's mystical approach, can lead to tragic disillusionment. Pastor Tom Pennington explains that Abraham's example in Romans 4 reveals true biblical faith, building on prior points that faith is biblical, rooted in God's character, a certain hope, and contrary to human expectations. Two more vital qualities are discussed. Firstly, saving faith is a gift of God's grace, divinely enabling belief as seen in Lydia's conversion or Ephesians 2:8-9. This divine gift doesn't remove human responsibility but empowers belief for God's purposes, including reaching others. Secondly, and most crucially, saving faith is founded exclusively on God's Word. It is not based on visions, feelings, subjective revelations, or personal interpretations that override Scripture. Abraham's faith rested on God's "bare Word" or spoken promises in Genesis 15. For believers today, faith must be grounded solely in the written Word of God. Abraham comprehended and believed the spiritual aspects of God's covenant: his sinfulness, justification by faith alone, and the promise of a Redeemer.
Old Testament: The Pentateuch - Part 3
This sermon, part of an Old Testament overview, explores God's overarching theme of redeeming a people through His Son, with the Old Testament revealing the need for and foreshadowing the Redeemer's arrival. Focusing on the Exodus and wilderness wanderings, the sermon highlights Moses's choice of God's people over Egyptian power, anticipating the Messiah. The ten plagues served an evangelistic purpose, demonstrating God's supremacy over false deities. At Sinai, God covenanted with Israel to be a "kingdom of priests," a witness nation, a mission now shared by the church. The Tabernacle symbolized God's presence and prefigured Christ "tabernacling" among humanity. Crucially, Sinai established two systems: the sacrificial system and the Mosaic Law. The sacrificial system's core truth is that sinful humanity approaches a holy God solely through sacrifice. These sacrifices, commanded for all and demanding a sincere heart, were substitutionary but never the ultimate basis for forgiveness, instead picturing Christ's coming human sacrifice. Priests also taught God's Word. The Mosaic Law, comprising moral (Ten Commandments), civil, and ceremonial aspects, reflects God's character. The moral law, written on consciences and affirmed by Christ, guides believers and exposes unbelievers, demanding both internal and external obedience, summarized by loving God and neighbor.
A Portrait of Faith - Part 2
This sermon outlines key qualities of justifying faith, stressing that "without faith it is impossible to please Him." True faith believes in the one true God and His trustworthiness; to disbelieve is to call Him a liar. Expanding on prior teaching that saving faith involves knowledge, assent, and trust, this sermon outlines further qualities. First, faith is profoundly reasonable, rooted in God's character. Abraham believed because God "gives life to the dead" (physically, spiritually, and raised Christ) and "calls into being that which does not exist" (creation, and calling future believers His own). God's power makes His promises completely reliable, as nothing is impossible for Him. Faith strengthens through knowing God better via Scripture. Second, saving faith entails a certain hope in God's promise. Unlike a mere wish, biblical hope is a joyful, confident expectation of what is absolutely certain but not yet realized. Abraham exemplified this by embracing his new name as "father of many nations" before Isaac's birth; believers likewise hope for future glorification. Finally, saving faith believes God's "bare word" even when contrary to flawed human expectations and logic, such as the justification of the ungodly.
Old Testament: The Pentateuch - Part 2
Tom Pennington's sermon offers an aerial overview of the Old Testament Pentateuch, focusing on the Bible's central theme: God is redeeming a people by His Son, for His Son, to His glory. The Old Testament consistently points to the Redeemer's coming. Genesis recounts humanity's inherent wickedness from universal dealings (Creation, Fall, Flood, Nations), leading to God's gracious initiation of the patriarchal period (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph). Through Abraham, God chose a family to uniquely display Himself and bring forth the promised "seed"�the Messiah�who would spiritually bless all nations. Moses, by faith, foresaw Christ, choosing God's enslaved people over Egyptian prestige. Israel's strategic location in Canaan facilitated their role as a witness nation, and their 400-year bondage in Egypt demonstrated God's patience, awaiting the Amorites' complete iniquity. Genesis also prophesies the Redeemer's lineage: from a woman, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and specifically the tribe of Judah. Exodus further illuminates God's redeeming character. Its central message is that Yahweh is a covenant-keeping, redeeming God, symbolized by the Passover. The Ten Plagues, rather than mere punishment, were direct attacks on Egypt's false gods, serving an evangelistic purpose.
A Portrait of Faith - Part 1
Based on Romans 4:17-22, Pastor Tom Pennington examines the "portrait of faith" exemplified by Abraham to define true, saving faith. Pennington argues that Paul uses Abraham�s life to illustrate that justification is solely by God�s grace through faith, rather than by law or works. The sermon distinguishes genuine biblical faith from non-saving varieties, such as natural probability, historical acceptance of facts, or temporary emotional responses. Instead, Pennington identifies three essential elements required for saving faith. The first is **knowledge** (*notitia*), understanding the specific truths of the Gospel and Christ�s nature. The second is **assent** (*ascensus*), the intellectual conviction that these claims are true; however, Pennington notes that even demons possess this level of belief. Therefore, the defining element of saving faith is **trust** (*fiducia*). This involves a volitional surrender to Christ�s lordship, moving beyond mere intellectual agreement to total personal commitment. Pennington likens this to marriage: knowing about someone and agreeing they are trustworthy is insufficient without the "I do" of lifelong commitment. True justification requires this complete reliance on Christ, resulting in a life of obedience similar to Abraham�s.
Give Thanks & Sing!
The sermon connects the American Thanksgiving tradition, tracing its roots to the Pilgrims, back to biblical revelation, particularly Psalm 92:1-4. The pastor asserts that giving thanks and singing praises to God is "good" because it glorifies Him, fulfills His commands, edifies other believers, and enriches our souls. True thanksgiving involves verbally expressing gratitude directly to Yahweh, the one true God, and singing His praises, individually and corporately. Ingratitude is presented as a severe sin, with unbelievers often failing to acknowledge God as the source of blessings. Our thanksgiving should primarily focus on two aspects of God�s character: His "lovingkindness" (hesed), which signifies His profound, steadfast, redeeming love that sovereignly transforms and transplants believers, and His "faithfulness," meaning His unwavering reliability in keeping His promises. This gratitude should be constant, day and night, reflecting an intentional, Spirit-filled life. These core truths of God's eternal love and faithfulness are supremely celebrated in Christ at the Lord's Table.
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