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Doug Wilson, Credenda/Agenda Magazine, the new Auburn Avenue Theology and Federal Vision Heresies (by Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel, John Barach and Doug Wilson - the Auburn Four), N.T. Wright (the New Perspective on Paul), John Frame, Richard Gaffin, Norman Shepherd, the Cave of Adullam, etc., Refuted. With Free Online MP3 and Text Resources Related To The Present Justification Controversy.


Where the Federal Vision heresies lead ...

Quotes below are from the blog "On How The Federal Vision Made Me Catholic" (August 27, 2007) at http://wishfullthoughts.blogspot.com/2007/08/on-how-federal-vision-made-me-catholic.html.

FV = Federal Vision.

"... the ideas of the preachers of the FV movement were largely the ideas that lead me to be accepted into the Catholic Church ... I was, by various circumstances after leaving Moscow (and Doug Wilson's Church-ed.), exposed to the Catholic faith. The Catholic faith provided exactly what I was looking for, dare I say had been primed to look for ... I had been taught for so long to lean on the reality of the sacraments in the FV community ... In the Catholic Church I found the flesh and blood, no pun intended, to the ghost of the truth I had been shown in the FV community ... Some FV communities even go so far as to employ sacramentals like the sign of the Cross and observe the Church calendar to a certain degree ..."

"It is with great comfort that I now rest in the bosom of the true Jerusalem Above, the Mother of us all, the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, and it with a great sense of gratitude to the FV communities, Christ Church and Rev. Wilson in particular for showing me the road of the sacramental life that eventually lead me there."

"And make no mistake in thinking I am a rouge convert, twisting the teachings of the FV to get where I've arrived. The ranks of Catholics from FV origins is growing by the day. Someone recently supposed on Rev. Wilson's blog that the natural destination of the FV was either to complete fragmentation or to Eastern Orthodoxy, but I maintain that, not by a natural progression in their presbyteries but by a grassroots movement among those of my and following generations, will be to the Catholic Church. FV protestants are too hardline to accept the national, transitory character of the Orthodox church. The true home of all Christians and the natural home of FV Christians, both because of their Western nature and their commitment to real truth is the Catholic Church."

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FREE REFORMATION RESOURCES (Books, Articles and Debates)

Refuting Doug Wilson, Credenda Agenda Magazine, John Frame, the new "Auburn Theology," (by Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel, John Barach and Doug Wilson - the Auburn Four), N.T. Wright (the New Perspective on Paul), Richard Gaffin, Norman Sheperd, etc.

Note (Doug) Wilson's absurd comments: "I want to begin by saying that when we first start talking about the objectivity of the covenant and it starts to sink in what we are saying. You mean that you are saying that lesbian Eskimo bishop lady is a Christian? She is not a Buddhist, she is not a Muslim, yes, in the New Testament sense, she is a New Testament Christian" (Doug Wilson, "The Curses of the New Covenant," tape 7, as excerpted from Brian Schwertley's " A Defense of Reformed Orthodoxy Against the Romanizing Doctrines of the New Auburn Theology" below, footnote 24, emphases added).

SCRIPTURE ON WORKS AND GRACE

Rom. 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?

Rom. 4:2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

Rom. 4:3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

Rom. 4:4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

Rom. 4:5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Rom. 4:6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

Rom. 4:7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.


The "Auburn Four" consist of Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel, John Barach and Doug Wilson. The heretical teachings these men now promote attack foundational truths found in Scripture regarding justification, worship, etc. Their heresies not only repudiate many great biblical truths bought back to light by the Holy Spirit during past Reformations, but their false teaching leads directly back to Rome and the Papacy (Antichrist, see http://www.swrb.com/newslett/FREEBOOK/eschatol.htm ). Listen for yourself and warn your friends about the dangerous errors that are exposed in the FREE MP3s and etext above and below.

Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine); and, for Classical Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation by Reg Barrow
Doug Wilson and others at Credenda/Agenda
used their magazine to publicly attack and slander Reg Barrow (President of Still Waters Revival Books) in a column that they call the "Cave of Adullam." This invective was Credenda's response to Barrow's comments on Knox Ring (where Barrow noted that John Calvin would have excommunicated John Frame for the apostasy that he manifests in his new book on worship). Numerous private attempts were unsuccessfully made (by Barrow and others) to call Wilson to repentance for this slander. Ultimately, charges for violation of the ninth commandment were brought (in accord with Matt. 18:15-17) against Wilson by Barrow. This book recounts the salient points of the controversy (and the Matthew 18 proceedings) between Wilson and Barrow -- in their actual email debates! Also included is Barrow's demonstration of why Calvin would have excommunicated Frame and Greg Price's Testimony Against The Unfounded Charges of Anabaptism. These debates are a classic example of the differences that exist today between paleopresbyterians (Barrow) and neopresbyterians (Wilson). Wilson's charges against Barrow, of Anabaptism, separatism, etc. are all refuted under a mountain of quotations from Reformation source documents. Barrow's refutations of Wilson's spurious charges bring to light many aspects of Reformation thought that have been lost or forgotten in our day. Besides the initial controversy (over Frame and worship) and the restoration process (set forth in Matthew 18:15-17), this book should be of special interest to all of those who love the "old paths" of truth -- trod by our forefathers in the Reformed faith -- for some of the most pressing issues of our day (regarding the individual, church and state) are addressed herein. Classic statements, cited by Barrow, not only exhibit the wisdom which God granted the best Reformers of both the first and second Reformations, but also specifically demonstrate how Wilson and many other modern Protestants actually reject the Reformation at many points (all their protests not withstanding). "And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in" (Isa. 58:12). This item is also available as a bound photocopy for $3.98 (US funds).

FREE PDF FILE:
Saul in the Cave: A Debate between Doug Wilson and Reg Barrow on Worship, Church Government, etc.

A Defense of Reformed Orthodoxy Against the Romanizing Doctrines of the New Auburn Theology by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
"At the 2002 Auburn Avenue Pastor's Conference four speakers--John Barach, Doug Wilson
, Steve Schlissel and Steve Wilkins -- articulated what they themselves called a new paradigm in theology. These men set forth this new paradigm as an answer to their own perceived problems within Reformed theology as well as the inadequate manner in which they believe Reformed interpreters and theologians have dealt with "problem" passages in Scripture. The main theme of the conference centered on a new way to view the covenant which they referred to as "the objectivity of the covenant." In their lectures a number of traditional, confessional Reformed doctrines were rejected and replaced by the novel ideas of the speakers. Some of the standard Reformed doctrines that were rejected or redefined were: the covenant of works, the distinction between the visible and invisible church, the nature of baptism (especially relating to efficacy), the doctrine of perseverance (we are repeatedly told that real believers can fall away), the doctrine of the atonement (the speakers repeatedly separate the ground of salvation from its application in an Arminian manner), justification (sometimes faith is defined in a Romish manner as an obedient or working faith [the Norman Shepherd heresy], at other times perseverance is defined in a manner that makes it either a partial ground of salvation or co-instrument in justification), and assurance (The main answer to problems of assurance [we are told] is baptismal regeneration: "Look to your baptism because you were really saved and united to Christ in your baptism.") Because the new paradigm set forth by the Auburn theologians is a radical departure from the Reformed faith and is heretical in many areas, we will briefly examine some of the most perverse areas of their teaching. Not every area will be considered, for that would require a book-length response. Further, some areas such as justification have already been discussed at length. (For example, many excellent articles have been written refuting Norman Shepherd's heretical view of justification. As far as this author can tell the Auburn doctrine of justification is essentially the same as Shepherd's. In fact, Shepherd was originally scheduled to speak at the Auburn conference but was replaced by John Barach because he could not attend.) Therefore, this author will not spend time analyzing their view of this topic. One area that will receive a great deal of attention is the Reformed doctrine of the atonement. The Auburn teaching is a repudiation of the classic Reformed formulation of this doctrine. It is our hope and prayer that this brief analysis of their perverse doctrines will inoculate Reformed believers against the Romanizing paradigm of the Auburn four… Reformed believers need to be made aware that the Auburn paradigm is a radical departure from the Reformed faith. It is not a refining of Reformed doctrine but rather a rejection of confessional orthodoxy in favor of sacramentalist, Arminian and Romanizing concepts. It is heretical because it strikes at the very heart of Reformed theology--the doctrines of the atonement and justification by faith alone. May God protect his precious church from this vile theological poison," writes Brian Schwertley.

BOOK REVIEW: "Reformed" is Not Enough by Douglas Wilson reviewed by Drs. Matthew McMahon at "A Puritan's Mind."
This extensive book review contains much more proof that Doug Wilson is not only not Reformed
(using the confessional and historic meaning of the word), but that he is also ignorant of many classic Reformation doctrines. Drs. McMahon writes,

Innovation and originality in theology are the parents of all heresy. Douglas Wilson in his book, "Reformed" is Not Enough demonstrates this subtly but effectively. To the untrained eye his arguments may sound cohesive, helpful and clarifying. To the trained eye his arguments are heretical, and his work demonstrates his theological and historical ignorance.

It is this writer's opinion that Wilson has crossed the line from error to heresy based on conceptions propagated at the 2002 Auburn Avenue Pastor's Conference with three others--John Barach, Steve Schlissel and Steve Wilkins, as well as clarifying marks made here in his new book. These four men have been "labeled" the Auburn Four as a result of that conference. Wilson admits in his foreword that he began writing this book before the accusations to him and his colleagues came about by the Covenant Presbytery of the RPCUS in June of 2002 (cf. http://www.rpcus.com/Resolutions.pdf -- RB). So he has included thoughts about the clarification of his opinion in later chapter (which happen to be some of the most blatant denials of orthodox doctrine in the book.) rather than earlier ones.

This review is must reading, as it exposes much false teaching -- and is free online at:
http://www.apuritansmind.com/BookReviews/Sourpuss/WilsonDouglasReformedNotEnough.htm (OFFSITE)

A Defense of the "Active Obedienc" of Jesus Christ In The Justification of Sinners: A Biblical Refutation of Norman Shepherd on the Preceptive Obedience of the Savior by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://www.reformedonline.com/view/reformedonline/Active%20Obedience.htm

The Active and Passive Obedience of Jesus Christ by Dr. C. Matthew McMahon (OFFSITE)
http://www.apuritansmind.com/Justification/McMahonActivePassiveObedienceJesus.htm

The Gospel Crisis in the OPC and PCA by Brian Schwertley (OFFSITE)
http://tinyurl.com/ybv63x or http://www.reformedonline.com/view/reformedonline/The Current Crisis in the OPC and PCA.htm

Norman Shepherd and the Faith that Justifies by E. Calvin Beisner (OFFSITE)
http://www.knoxseminary.org/Prospective/Faculty/KnoxPulpit/cbeisner_faith.html

 

 

"Justification by Faith Alone" by Norman Shepherd, A Review by David H. Linden (OFFSITE)
Reformation & Revival Journal Vol. 11, Number 2, Spring 2002

"We need to see that his doctrine is not that of the Reformation, the Westminster Standards, or the Bible. We must guard our pulpits from such teaching. Those ministers who stand in them should be very frank and open about their views on these things. I say this because Mr. Shepherd has lately had a growing influence among ministers in conservative reformed circles. I say again that his inclusion of our obedience as necessary for our justification is heresy. Let us beware."
http://www.grebeweb.com/linden/shepherd_review.htm

 


FREE MP3s REFUTING DOUG WILSON, the "FEDERAL VISION," and the various AUBURN AVENUE ERRORS and HERESIES

All the best Reformation books on Justification are on Reformation Bookshelf CD #20 at: http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm


How To Be Right With God (Justification by Faith Alone) (OFFSITE)
Greg Price
- 59 min (Romans 4)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=92805144851

The Doctrine of Justification (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins
- The Justification Controversy - 68 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594943
An important and well done lecture on justification. One drawback is a short section related to some of Mr. Robbins' peculiar views regarding the definition of faith. Otherwise, this is a "must-listen" on the classic (Reformation/Westminster Satandards) position on justification.

The Federal Vision's Rejection of Historic Calvinism
, Part 1 (OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 58 min (Hebrews 6:4-12)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=32606183152

The Federal Vision's Rejection of Calvinism, Part 2
 (OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 61 min (Hebrews 6:4-8)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4206183537

Federal Vision and Baptismal Regeneration
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 59 min (Acts 8:9-24)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31906201317

The Federal Vision's Denial of the Atonement
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 63 min (Ephesians 1:2-3)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31206205357

Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 1
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 60 min (Romans 3:20-24)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=82204215114

Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 2
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 60 min (Romans 3:20-24)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9604154625

Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 3
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 60 min (Romans 3:20-24)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9150493512

Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 4
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 60 min (Romans 3:20-24)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9280410426

Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 5
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 60 min (Romans 3:20-24)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=7503225849

Auburn Avenue Theology Refutation, Part 6
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 60 min (Romans 3:20-24)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=104042196

The Federal Vision and the Doctrine of the Church
(OFFSITE)
Brian Schwertley
 - 53 min (Romans 9:6)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4906173851

Galatians: What Paul Really Said in Galatians
(OFFSITE)
Joe Morecraft III
Free MP3 at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=3104225951

You've heard of N.T. Wright's book, now hear the sermon, "What Paul Really Said in Galatians," in which Joe Morecraft exposits the biblical perspective on Paul. Here Morecraft refutes some of the heresies of N.T. Wright and the "New Perspective on Paul" movement. In so doing he also exposes some of the major errors of the Auburn Four (Doug Wilson, Steve Wilkins, Steve Schlissel and John Barach) on justification, and the teaching and other teachers of what has come to be known as the Federal Vision and/or Auburn Avenue Theology. This sermon also contains some very useful practical aspects of the biblical teaching of justification by faith alone, through grace alone, by Christ alone. The only drawbacks in this sermon are the quotes from the man-made hymns of Charles Wesley (an Arminian) and Isaac Watts (a Unitarian, see the free text at http://www.covenanter.org/McMaster/Psalmody/psalmapdx.htm#1 and the MP3 series beginning at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=860531825, as there are certainly many faithful men that could have been quoted to make the same point regarding the imputation of Christ's righteousness to the elect through faith alone.

The Theology of Richard Gaffin and Norman Shepherd
(OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins
- The Justification Controversy- 70 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11210516124

This free MP3 exposes some of the poisonous teaching coming out of Westminster Seminary (East) and provides some pertinent and interesting history leading up to the somewhat widespread adoption of the Auburn or Federal Vision heresies among previously conservative Presbyterian and Reformed churches, seminary professors and other teachers. It also deals with the dangers of "Biblical Theology," especially as it seeks to displace systematic theology.

Thomas M Sullivan (12/30/2005) writes: Excellent Material as well as a Warning ˜ Whether one agrees with the premise that the Auburn Theology had at its foundation the teachings of Cornelius Van Til - I am not sure I am convinced of this - this material is still excellent and important. As one pastor stated of Robbins' having the Auburn Pastors in his cross hairs, "he is barking up the right tree." The ramifications of their teaching is seen in such fruits as a new definition for justification... it is sacramentalism rearing its head in a new form.

Analysis of Norman Shepherd (OFFSITE)
Dr. Venema - Justification Redefined? - 51 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=42705192726

In the background of the Reformed faith of the late 20th century lies the subtle, yet growing influence of Norman Shepherd. Learn the subtle, yet profound differences that lie at the heart of "covenant obedience" and the new paradigm in covenant thinking.

Justification: 'We Must All Appear Before The Judgement Seat of Christ' 14 of 14 by Jeff Pollard
Justification Series - 65 min - 2 Cor. 5:10
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=8206115350

The Theology of N. T. Wright
(OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins
- The Justification Controversy- 75 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594619

Review & Critique of the Federal Vision / Auburn Avenue Theology
Guy Prentiss Waters
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=62905235459
A soft overview and refutation of major Federal Vision / Auburn Avenue Theology errors.

The New Perspective on Justification by Dr. James White (Three Audio Lectures)

Session No. 1 - "An Introduction to the New Perspective on Paul" (OFFSITE)
http://www.dayspringsermons.org/092003-1.ram

Session No. 2 - "The New Perspective and the Imputation of Christ's Righteousness" (OFFSITE)
http://www.dayspringsermons.org/092003-2.ram

Session No. 3 - "A Reformed Response to the New Perspective" (OFFSITE)
http://www.dayspringsermons.org/092003-3.ram

Mark Dever Interviews Ligon Duncan on Justification & the New Perspective (OFFSITE)
Lots of resources noted in this hour long discussion (audio) (MP3)
http://resources.christianity.com/9marksinterviews/talkInfo.jhtml?id=46901&JServSessionIdroot=nej06ekul1

Studies on Saving Faith and Assurance 1 of 10 (OFFSITE)
A. W. Pink
· 45 minutes (Mark 16:16)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sid=42806132213

Perseverance of the Saints
(OFFSITE)
Greg Price
- 50 min (Luke 22:31-34)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=101005131743

Perseverance of the Just

Greg Price
- 50 min (Proverbs 24:16) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=980514502

What Does Baptism Accomplish?
(OFFSITE)
Greg Price
- 54 min (1 Peter 3:19-21)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=91405125359

Auburn Avenue Theology
(OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins
- The Justification Controversy - 94 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11210516936

Much good is found in this lecture, however, regarding separation from corrupt churches (and this would include any church that holds to the "Auburn Theology" or any church that refuses to discipline teachers of these heresies), we believe that the most faithful course of action after separation from a church which lacks "well being" is to join with a church that possesses "well being." In this case that would entail joining with the Reformed Presbytery in North America (RPNA). For information on the RPNA please see http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/ . In this lecture Robbins also makes an error regarding Rome's baptism (an error which Thornwell also made) which we believe stems from a lack of knowledge related to classic Reformation ecclesiology, specifically the Reformers distinction between the "being" and the "well being" of the visible church. For an extensive explanation of this truth (along will numerous pertinent quotations from some of the best Reformers) please see chapter two in Greg Barrow's The Covenanted Reformation Defended. This book is free online at http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/covrefdf/covrefdf.htm#mis2 or at http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/index.html . The complete, free online edition of The Covenanted Reformation Defended is also at http://www.reformedpresbytery.org/books/covrefdf/covrefdf.htm or at http://www.swrb.com/newslett/freebook/gbarrow.htm . Barrow's Covenanted Reformation Defended in book format, as well as free MP3s from this book, are listed under "BARROW, GREG" at http://www.swrb.com/catalog/b.htm . This lecture also includes some of Mr. Robbins peculiar views regarding the nature of faith, which are addressed by one questioner in the question period near the end of this MP3.

Federal Vision Critique 1 (OFFSITE)
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=6300622337

What is Federal Vision all about? How does its doctrine of God and Covenant impact justification by faith alone? After serious study, Professor Alan Strange presents his answer. Shows how the Federal Vision is not only contrary to Reformation thought, but also contrary to some earlier thought on covenant theology among earlier church fathers (including Augustine). Defends Van Til against Federal Vision misrepresentations of Van Til's thought. Also exposes liberal tendencies in Auburn Avenue / Federal Vision teaching.

Federal Vision Critique 2 (OFFSITE)
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=7106162435

Deals with the covenant of works, the law and the gospel, faith, justification, sanctification, Christ's active obedience and the shortcomings of various proponents of the Auburn Theology / Federal Vision on these points. What the Federal Vision teaches about covenant changes their entire approach to the Bible. Find out how it affects the doctrine of man and Christ in this engaging summary. Also includes more about the tendency toward liberalism among some Auburn Theology / Federal Vision teachers.

Federal Vision Critique 3 (OFFSITE)
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=72062739

Federal Vision not only redefines covenant and the work of Christ, it also changes justification by faith alone, the meaning of faith itself and what perseverance of the saints entails!

Federal Vision Critique 4 (OFFSITE)
Alan Strange
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?sermonID=7306163741

Demonstrates how some in the Federal Vision / Auburn Avenue camp oppose classic Reformed theology and the Westminster Standards in their erroneous views related to baptism, even how some Federal Vision proponents (Doug Wilson included) are falling into Rome-like confusion regarding baptism.

New Perspectives in Paul 1 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Venema
- Justification Redefined? - 66 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4260512165

Is justification by faith alone obsolete? This question is quite real as some in the Evangelical and Reformed camps become attracted to these new teachings. Dr. Venema sheds light on this subtle yet growing approach of NT Wright and others.

New Perspectives in Paul 2 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Venema
- Justification Redefined? - 61 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=4260518221

More on the confusion of NT Wright

Sinclair Ferguson on the New Perspective(s) (OFFSITE)

http://bethelchurchpca.org/sermons/Sinclair_Ferguson-New_Perspective_on_Paul_26Aug2005.mp3

Sinclair Ferguson's recent lecture on the so-called New Perspective(s) on Paul, and in particular the version of the NPP promoted by Bishop N.T. Wright.

How Do I Know That I Know Christ (1 John Series 5/27) (OFFSITE)
Greg Price
- 66 min (1 John 2:3-6)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=71105172315

Justification for the Ungodly by Faith Alone - 23
 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke
64 min (Romans 3:28)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=111205215633

Justification by Faith Alone - 23
 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke
- 52 min (Romans 5:19)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=830313643

Justification: What are the Basics? - 1
 (OFFSITE)
Dr. Joel Beeke
- 57 min (Romans 3:23-28)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonsspeaker&sermonID=1250413726

Justification By Faith Alone Through Grace Alone By Christ Alone and Peace With God 1 of 2

C. H. Spurgeon
- 40 min (Romans 5:1; Romans 1:17) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=15040458

Justification By Faith Alone Through Grace Alone By Christ Alone and Peace With God 2 of 2

C. H. Spurgeon
 47 min (Genesis 15:6; Galatians 3:11) (OFFSITE)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=9140317135

I Will Never Leave Thee, Nor Forsake Thee
(OFFSITE)
C. H. Spurgeon
- 41 min (Hebrews 13:3)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=71105172315

The Atonement 1 of 16
(OFFSITE)
A. W. Pink
- 48 min (Romans 5:11)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=31706134317

Spring In the Heart (A Look At God's Work of Salvation and Sanctification In the Heart of Man)
(OFFSITE)
C. H. Spurgeon
- 36 min (Psalm 65:10)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=7120515546

Biblical Church Membership
(OFFSITE)
Greg Price
- 85 min (Acts 2:41)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=82605151218

Baptism as New Testament Circumcision
(OFFSITE)
Greg Price
- 71 min (Colossians 2:11-12)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=91405143636

Why Do Heresies Arise in the Church?
(OFFSITE)
Greg Price
- 61 min (1 John 4:4-6)
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=sermonssource&sermonID=101905104443



The Doctrine of Revelation (OFFSITE)
John W. Robbins
- The Justification Controversy - 69 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?currSection=&sermonID=11220594849

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(The Doctrine of Revelation):

Covenanter Terms of Communion 1 of 19: The Word of God 1/2 by Greg Price
Free MP3 at
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1210510584

Explains and defends the first term of communion, which is 'An acknowledgement of the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God, and the alone infallible rule of faith and practice.'

Covers the attributes of Scripture, including the necessity, inspiration, authority, sufficiency, perspicuity, perpetuity, etc. of the Word of God. Also deals with principles of interpretation (hermeneutics) and how we know that God's Word is His Word, and thus can be trusted as the absolute, inerrant, infallible and inspired truth.

Touches on higher criticism and the debate over bible versions, upholding the Textus Receptus (i.e. the ecclesiastical or received text) and the King James Version.

A fine defense of Sola Scriptura which also touches on how 'extra-biblical' terms of communion are not only required by Scripture itself, but are an inescapable necessity.

Price is careful to point out the difference between the primary, infallible standard of Scripture and those uninspired subordinate standards, which nevertheless bind the conscience whenever they say the same thing as Scripture.

A great introduction to God's Word that comes with our highest recommendation.

+ Covenanter Terms of Communion 2 of 19: The Word of God 2/2 by Greg Price Free MP3 at http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=12105141916

+ The Biblical and Logical Necessity of Uninspired Creeds by Larry Birger, Jr. (A humorous and instructive dialogue between Hans [a paleopresbyterian] and Franz [a neopresbyterian], demonstrating the absolute necessity of uninspired creeds. Hans shows Franz that Franz's rejection of uninspired creeds is itself an uninspired creed.)
Free etext article at