Understanding Christianity

Dr. Sean Cole continues the summer series on the 400th anniversary of the Canons of Dort. The fourth main article of doctrine addresses the Holy Spirit's role in sovereign regeneration. Is the Spirit's work a deep, supernatural miracle whereby He penetrates the heart, mind, and soul to overcome spiritual deadness and grant new life and saving faith? Or is this grace merely an assisting grace that can be resisted? Is the bare gospel presentation all that's needed to enable a sinner to respond in faith (The SBC Traditionalist/Provisionist view)? Listen and find out how Dort addresses these questions. www.seancole.net

What constitutes stealing? Pastor Sean explores 1 Kings (Ahab and Naboth's vineyard), Joshua 7 (Achan's theft), and Acts 5 (Ananias and Sapphira) to illustrate the 8th commandment. He also shows how we can rob God in our tithes and offerings. Fundamentally, the polar opposite of not stealing is being content and trusting In God alone to provide for your needs.

What does the Bible say about sexual purity? Is committing adultery more than the physical act? Does it include the thoughts and intentions of the heart? How does the cross of Christ give hope to those who have sinned sexually? How does the gospel empower obedience in the areas of sexual ethics? Pastor Sean addresses these topics in this latest sermon through the Ten Commandments. www.seancole.net

Dr. Sean Cole continues his series on the 400th anniversary of the Canons of Dort by exploring the Second Main Point of Doctrine--Limited Atonement or Particular Redemption. For whom did Christ die? What was Christ's intention in the atonement? Did Christ's death merely make salvation possible for all people who would use their free will to respond in faith? Or did Jesus infallbley secure the redemption of His particular people by dying in their place alone? We explore this controversial issue and more on this podcast. Check out Sean's new book: Your Identity in the Trinity at Amazon:

Dr. Sean Cole continues his focus on the 400th anniversary of the Canons of Dort. In this episode, he focuses on the doctrine of reprobation and the confusion surrounding this teaching. He also distinguishes between predestination and conversion and gives counsel to those who wonder if they are elect. Listen and enjoy! Also check out Sean's new book "Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God's Grace in the Gospel" at amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Identity-Trinity-Discovering-Gospel-ebook/dp/B07RWTJK9K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1564506612&sr=8-1

What does it mean to honor your father and mother? What is the blessing for children's obedience to their parents? What does the Bible say about the spiritual condition of children? How does the Fifth Commandment apply to all of us as we related to those God-ordained authorities in our lives such as the government, our employers, and church elders? Listen and find out. Check out Sean's new book "Your Identity in the Trinity" on Amazon:

What is the importance of the Sabbath? Are we required to keep it today? How does Jesus transform the Sabbath into the Lord's Day? How do we faithfully keep the Lord's Day in our hectic fast-paced world that does not value Sunday worship? Check out Pastor Sean's new book "Your Identity in the Trinity" at amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Identity-Trinity-Discovering-Gospel-ebook/dp/B07RWTJK9K/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1562596733&sr=8-1

In honor of the 400th anniversary of the Synod of Dort, Dr. Sean Cole begins a new summer series exploring the history and theology behind the Canons of Dort (otherwise known as the Five Points of Calvinism). In this introductory podcast, he gives an overview of the history of the Dutch Reformed church and the controversy between the Arminian Remonstrants and the Calvninists. He then proceeds to delve into the first articles of Section One: Predestination. Check out Sean's new book "Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God's Grace in the Gospel" at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Identity-Trinity-Discovering-Gospel/dp/153267385X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CSYQ85L0M84X&keywords=sean+cole+trinity&qid=1561998526&s=gateway&sprefix=Sean+Cole+%2Caps%2C266&sr=8-1

What does it mean to take the Lord's NAME in vain? What is the punishment for this offense? What are some contemporary practical applications and implications of the Third Commandment for us today? www.seancole.net

Why is not breaking the Second Commandment so important? What are the implications of breaking the Second Commandment? In this sermon, Pastor Sean addresses these issues and more. www.seancole.net

Pastor Sean addresses the importance of the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3. What does it mean to have no other gods before God? How do you not break the First Commandment? How does idolatry manifest itself in our hearts? He answers these questions in this sermon. www.seancole.net

Sean Cole invited Tyler Vela and Chris Date to join him in discussing what they believe are problems with Provisionism (aka SBC Traditionalism). Tyler Vela hosts the Freed Thinker Podcast (http://freedthinkerpodcast.blogspot.com) and Chris Date is one of the leaders at Rethinking Hell (http://rethinkinghell.com/). FYI: While Sean and Tyler agree with Chris on Reformed Theology, we do disagree with his views of annihilationism. The three men interact with the views of Leighton Flowers who is representative of the SBC Traditionalism/Provisionism theology. The primary three issues of concern relate to: (1) Divine determinism and human responsibility, (2) Total inability and the gospel appeal, and (3) the analogy of faith and other hermeneutical issues. Enjoy as these three men cordially address Reformed theology's answer to the problems of Provisionism. www.seancole.net.

Pastor Sean concludes the study of 1st Peter by focusing on practical ways we can live as strangers in a strange land and also how God will sustain us to the end through HIs grace. www.seancole.net

In this introductory sermon, Pastor Sean discusses why we should study the Ten Commandments.

How do we approach the living God who is absolutely holy? Only through a Mediator and a cleansing that comes from regeneration. As Israel prepares to meet the LORD on Mount Sinai, He comes in fire, thunder, and smoke which is one of the most terrifying scenes in the Old Testament. www.seancole.net

In Exodus 19:1-6, Moses preaches a sermon to the Israelites that will prepare them to receive the Ten Commandments. Here's the main point: The LORD has saved us by grace to become distinctly different from the world around us. www.seancole.net

In Exodus 18:1-12, Moses shares the gospel with his father-in-law Jethro. We see God do a work of grace in this "pagan" priest of Midian who embraces the one true God of Israel--YHWH. This message illustrates how God can use your declaring of the gospel to bring a non-believer to faith in Christ--especially a close family member. www,seancole.net

This passage in 1 Peter is one of the most difficult and controversial portions of the epistle. Martin Luther said he had no idea what it really means. Pastor Sean addresses three key topics in this passage: (1) Did Jesus in fact descend into hell between his death on the cross and His resurrection? (2) Does baptism actually save you? (3) How do you fight the good fight of faith against sin in your life? www.seancole.net

In this passage, Pastor Sean addresses three key topics: (1) How do husbands and wives relate to one another in marriage? (2) How do we as Christians relate to one another and to those who oppose us? (3) How do we share our faith with boldness and yet respectfully? www.seancole.net

In Exodus 17:8-16, we see a picture of fervent prayer in times of spiritual warfare. What is spiritual warfare? What role does prayer play? What does it mean when Moses calls God the LORD is my Banner? Listen and find out! www.seancole.net