The Law/Gospel Distinction 1 - Monty Lloyd Collier.

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On August 9, 2009, Mr. Collier began a sermon series on the Law/Gospel Distinction.
In this first sermon, the subject is introduced, definitions are given, and a demonstration of the Law/Gospel Distinction is made. If you have not studied Law/Gospel Distinction, then you have probably never studied Calvinism.

The Law Gospel Distinction 2 - Monty Lloyd Collier.

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Here is the second sermon in Mr. Collier's series on The Law \ Gospel Distinction.
Mr. Collier examines how the Law and the Gospel identify, then Mr. Collier shows how they differ.

The Law / Gospel Distinction - Monty Lloyd Collier.

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One insidious method of denying Justification By Faith Alone is to simply deny the Covenant of Works.
Some of the individuals who are guilty of mixing the Law and the Gospel in this manner actually profess to be Reformed in their theology. For example, those who follow John Murray (Presbyterian), John Piper (Baptist), and those that follow Douglas Wilson (Federal Vision) deny the Covenant of Works and contradict the Bible, while actually professing to be Reformed.

In this sermon, Mr. Collier demonstrates the Covenant of Works from Scripture Alone. In the next sermon, we will see how a denial of the Covenant of Works necessarily leads to mixing the Law and the Gospel and denying Justification By Faith Alone.

The Law / Gospel Distinction 6 - Monty Lloyd Collier.

In this sermon, Mr. Collier shows how a denial of the Covenant of Works necessarily mixes the Law and the Gospel together--destroying Justification By Faith Alone. Popular men today, such as Daniel P. Fuller, John Piper, Douglas Wilson, and Norman Shepherd have denied the Covenant of Works, then went on to teach Justification by faith and works. Don't fall for this nonsense.

Law / Gospel Distinction (7) - Monty Lloyd Collier

In this sermon, Mr. Collier demonstrates how a denial of The Preservation Of The Saints necessarily leads to a mixing of Law and Gospel. Those who deny The Preservation Of The Saints assert that God places believers on probation to see if they will continue in good works or forfeit their justification by committing some mortal sin. This is simply the old Roman Catholic heresy of double justification. The Bible rejects this Catholic nonsense, for it plainly teaches that the justified are not placed on probation when they come to faith, they are not placed back under the Covenant of Works, but they are justified and preserved forever by grace alone!

Law / Gospel Distinction (8) - Monty Lloyd Collier

This is the final part in an 8 part series on the Law/Gospel Distinction.

In this sermon preached to Geneva Dutch Calvinist Church, Mr. Collier explains how those who properly teach Law / Gospel Distinction establish the Law and avoid antinomianism. After a definition of antinomianism is given, Mr. Collier explains that if you reject Justification By Faith Alone, then you necessarily embrace antinomianism.

The Law is established as a Covenant of Works before one is justified, then it is established as a rule of life after one has been perfectly justified. While the Law directs Christians on how they should love God and their neighbor--it is only the Gospel (and the promises annexed to it) that motivate the Christian to obey the Ten Commandments.

Christians do not strive to keep the Law in order to merit salvation, but they strive to keep the Law to show their deep gratitude to God for so great a deliverance in Christ Jesus our Lord. Although our good works are not necessary for our salvation, although our good works do not merit our justification in part or in full, Mr. Collier explains several reasons why good works are necessary for the Christian life. For example, Good works show our gratitude to God for our justification, which is only by the imputed righteousness of Christ received by faith alone. Good works allow others to see them and glorify God. Good works are how we demonstrate to others that we believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And, good works are good for our neighbor.

So in all of this, the Christian's good works are necessary--even though they are NOT necessary for our justification before God. It is ONLY the active and passive obedience of Jesus Christ imputed to us that is necessary for our justification before God!

Justification: How Can Man Be Just With God?

Can you answer this question correctly?

God's Plan for Salvation - Part One.

http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw2WJInhMP8

This is the first part of a basic description of God's plan for the salvation of the human soul. In this part one, I take a look at the difference between the saving Gospel mentioned in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, and I start to explore the harmony of this Gospel with the New Birth mentioned by Jesus in John 3:3.

There are many people who do not understand the simple truth that the human soul is born dead in trespasses and sins (Ephesians 2:1) and is incapable of seeking God in any way. We are totally UNABLE to hear the Gospel until such time as the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus said He would send after He had ascended into Heaven. has quickened us to life through the washing of the regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, spoken of in Titus 3:5.

It is my prayer that those whom God has given ears to hear His truth will be comforted by this word and that it will help you to understand why the saving work of the Godhead (Father Elects, the Son saves and the Holy Spirit effects Christ salvation through the New Birth), can NEVER be thwarted and why our salvation is utterly IRREVOCABLE!

By the way, all you unbelievers who watch this video - refute me with SCRIPTURE please, or be quiet.